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Alice Chapman
1848 173 Haswell, Co. Durham 4 November 1887 133 39 Broompark, Co. Durham July 10, 2004 - 12:20:24 p.m. F YES YES R
Anne Chapman
Father: John Chapman
Mother: Bridgett Blackett
1 March 2, 2014 - 11:45:05 a.m. F YES YES
Annette Bruce Edna Chapman
1918 103 0 September 8, 1966 54 48 Haberfield, New South Wales, Australia August 7, 2010 - 2:43:48 p.m. F YES Y100 R
1 May 22, 2013 - 12:39:15 a.m. F YES YES R
Aubrey Trevelyan Chapman
Father: Walter William Thomas Chapman
Mother: Florence Emmeline Trevelyan
March 1, 1901 119 Rock-Ferry, Chesh. 0 September 11, 1978 42 77 Claygate, Surrey June 27, 2020 - 4:57:01 p.m. M YES Y100
Audrey Lesley Chapman
March 19, 1935 85 Sheffield, Yorks. 0 2007 14 71 Sheffield, Yorks. August 17, 2010 - 3:53:54 p.m. F Y100 Y100 R
Bessie Verran Chapman
Father: Richard Chapman
Mother: Emily …
before October 7, 1883 137 Bodmin, Cornwall 2 October 15, 2020 - 5:02:21 p.m. F YES YES
Bridget Chapman
before March 5, 1649 371 Bishopley, Frosterley, Co. Durham 8 May 1732 288 83 Stanhope, Co. Durham March 2, 2014 - 12:06:19 p.m. F YES YES
Carl Chapman
Father: Raymond Chapman
Mother: Paula Jeanette Moore
0 M Y100 N L
Caroline Margaret Chapman
Father: William Chapman
Mother: Martha Louisa Vansittart
0 December 8, 1919 101 Queenstown, Co. Cork, Ireland December 31, 2020 - 2:44:52 p.m. F YES YES
Charlotte Chapman
1858 163 Lincoln, Lincs. 1 December 1909 111 51 Woking, Surrey November 3, 2020 - 12:40:22 p.m. F YES YES R
Charlotte Ethel Chapman
Mother: Mary Stroud
1896 125 Woolwich district, Kent 1 May 15, 1967 53 71 Greenwich, London September 13, 2020 - 12:02:16 p.m. F YES Y100
Christopher Chapman
before October 15, 1648 372 Stanhope, Co. Durham 0 August 1708 312 59 Frosterley, Co. Durham March 3, 2014 - 3:55:41 p.m. M YES YES
Elisabeth Chapman
7 March 24, 2007 - 1:07:35 p.m. F YES YES R
Elizabeth Chapman
Mother: Elizabeth …
March 24, 1814 206 South Side, Copley Bent, Co. Durham 9 January 1875 146 60 Woodlands, Cockfield, Co. Durham December 16, 2020 - 1:08:38 p.m. F YES YES
Father: Thomas Chapman
before March 4, 1673 347 Hamsterley, Co. Durham 3 October 1745 275 72 Hamsterley, Co. Durham October 6, 2017 - 4:34:36 p.m. F YES YES
before March 20, 1645 375 Frosterley, Co. Durham 0 August 1708 312 63 Frosterley, Co. Durham August 14, 2016 - 5:10:54 p.m. F YES YES
Emily J. Chapman
1877 144 0 1947 74 70 Durham Central district March 12, 2013 - 1:33:49 p.m. F YES Y100 R
Eva Jane Louisa Chapman
Father: Sir Thomas Robert Tighe Chapman
Mother: Edith Sarah Hamilton Rochfort-Boyd …
July 24, 1874 146 Dublin, Ireland 0 April 23, 1947 73 72 Co. Westmeath, Ireland January 2, 2021 - 1:09:18 p.m. F YES Y100
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February 5, 1880 140 Dublin, Ireland 0 August 5, 2010 - 1:53:41 p.m. F YES YES
Frances Chapman
before March 5, 1649 371 Bishopley, Frosterley, Co. Durham 0 February 1709 311 59 Frosterley, Co. Durham August 14, 2016 - 5:11:31 p.m. F YES YES
Francis Vansittart Chapman
September 9, 1850 170 Co. Westmeath, Ireland 0 May 9, 1915 105 64 Delvin, Co. Westmeath, Ireland December 31, 2020 - 11:54:23 a.m. M YES YES
Frank Gordon Chapman
1900 121 0 1985 36 85 Dromana district, Victoria, Australia December 21, 2017 - 3:33:58 p.m. M YES Y100 R
George Chapman
before June 27, 1653 367 Capplesgarth, Frosterley, Co. Durham 0 March 2, 2014 - 12:40:58 p.m. M YES YES
2 May 9, 2004 - 2:02:32 p.m. M YES YES R
Gioja Vivienne Kathleen Chapman
April 18, 1906 114 Chester, Chesh. 1 July 6, 1978 42 72 Taunton, Soms. June 27, 2020 - 5:06:51 p.m. F YES Y100
Hannah Chapman
Father: George Chapman
Mother: Martha Race
1834 187 Lynesack and Softly, Co. Durham 13 January 15, 1902 119 68 Lynesack, Co. Durham June 1, 2004 - 8:41:19 p.m. F YES YES
Helene Adeline Blanche Chapman
1873 148 1 September 2, 1957 63 84 September 2, 2016 - 7:38:05 p.m. F YES Y100 R
James Chapman
0 M Y100 N R
James L. Chapman
January 20, 1810 210 Tunbridge, Orange, Vermont, USA 0 November 27, 1891 129 81 Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA December 16, 2017 - 1:28:33 p.m. M YES YES R
James Spartan Chapman
July 6, 1868 152 Hampstead, London 1 1938 83 69 Battersea district, London June 12, 2020 - 1:37:18 p.m. M YES Y100 R
Jane Chapman
about 1880 141 0 1903 118 23 Guisborough, Yorks. December 22, 2020 - 4:16:18 p.m. F YES YES R
1839 182 West Hartlepool, Co. Durham 1 April 6, 2019 - 11:57:55 a.m. F YES YES R
Father: Robert Chapman
Mother: Katherine Browen
before November 30, 1618 402 Stanhope, Co. Durham 6 November 1665 (see note) 355 46 Frosterley, Co. Durham March 2, 2014 - 12:39:17 p.m. M YES YES
Lizzie Jane Chapman
1876 145 Eldon, Co. Durham 1 September 3, 2009 - 3:17:54 p.m. F YES YES R
Mabel Cecile Chapman
1881 140 Westmeath, Ireland 0 August 18, 1948 72 67 Dublin, Ireland January 2, 2021 - 1:10:10 p.m. F YES Y100
Margaret Chapman
Father: Nicholas Chapman
Mother: Abigail Rumney
before June 8, 1817 203 Wolsingham, Co. Durham 7 1905 116 87 Teesdale district, Co. Durham February 19, 2010 - 12:56:42 a.m. F YES YES
Martha Chapman
1836 185 Lynesack and Softly, Co. Durham 1 August 8, 1888 132 52 Lynesack, Co. Durham June 22, 2011 - 8:56:32 a.m. F YES YES
Mary Ann Chapman
1 January 25, 2011 - 5:55:39 p.m. F YES YES R
Mary Anne Chapman
1831 190 Stafford, Staffs. 1 December 8, 1873 147 42 Lincoln, Ontario, Canada February 5, 2018 - 3:44:06 p.m. F YES YES R
Mary Elizabeth Chapman
March 1, 1856 164 Gretton, Rutland 1 1942 79 85 Bunkers Hill Farm, Broughton, Northants. December 23, 2016 - 6:19:20 p.m. F YES Y100 R
Mary Polly Chapman
about 1805 216 New Jersey, USA 1 November 10, 1883 137 78 Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA October 21, 2017 - 2:43:32 p.m. F YES YES R
Michelle Chapman
0 F Y100 N L
Miriam Chapman
1886 135 Sunderland, Co. Durham 0 December 9, 2014 - 4:00:35 p.m. F YES YES R
Nicholas Chapman
before February 3, 1788 232 Wolsingham, Co. Durham 1 February 19, 2010 - 12:19:16 a.m. M YES YES R
Raymond Chapman
Richard Chapman
1 October 14, 2020 - 6:29:38 p.m. M YES YES R
Robert Chapman
2 March 2, 2014 - 11:25:22 a.m. M YES YES R
Ronald Chapman
Rose Isabel Chapman
October 21, 1878 142 Dublin, Ireland 0 May 24, 1962 58 83 Dublin, Ireland January 2, 2021 - 1:09:38 p.m. F YES Y100
Shannon Chapman
Sir Benjamin James Chapman
Father: Sir Thomas Chapman
Mother: Margaret Anne Fetherstonhaugh
February 9, 1810 210 Killua, Co. Westmeath, Ireland 1 November 3, 1888 132 78 Dublin, Ireland December 31, 2020 - 2:46:35 p.m. M YES YES
Sir Montagu Richard Chapman
Father: Sir Benjamin James Chapman
Mother: Maria Sarah Fetherstonhaugh
February 22, 1853 167 Dublin, ireland 0 January 22, 1907 113 53 May 10, 2010 - 3:49:38 p.m. M YES YES
Sir Thomas Chapman
October 20, 1756 264 2 December 23, 1837 183 81 Co. Westmeath, Ireland December 31, 2020 - 11:55:09 a.m. M YES YES R
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November 6, 1846 174 Westmeath, Ireland 9 April 8, 1919 101 72 Oxford, Oxon. December 31, 2020 - 12:12:03 p.m. M YES YES
Stanley James Chapman
Father: James Spartan Chapman
Mother: Florence Mary Perring
November 26, 1893 127 Islington, London 0 1947 74 53 Edmonton district, Middx. June 12, 2020 - 1:28:15 p.m. M YES Y100
before February 18, 1610 410 Witton le Wear, Co. Durham 0 March 2, 2014 - 11:29:09 a.m. M YES YES
1 March 2, 2014 - 2:16:26 p.m. M YES YES R
Walter William Thomas Chapman
1864 157 Ireland 2 September 3, 1949 71 85 Bampton, Devon August 6, 2016 - 2:24:45 p.m. M YES Y100 R
November 4, 1811 209 Killua, Co. Westmeath, Ireland 4 January 25, 1889 131 77 Delvin, Co. Westmeath, Ireland December 31, 2020 - 11:54:49 a.m. M YES YES
1 February 9, 2005 - 11:37:13 a.m. M YES YES R
1860 161 Minehead, Soms. 1 September 13, 2020 - 12:06:05 p.m. M YES YES R
William Eden Chapman
August 4, 1844 176 0 May 6, 1870 150 25 May 10, 2010 - 4:30:06 p.m. M YES YES


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At present, India has only one aircraft carrier -- INS Vikramaditya which is a Russian origin platform. Indigenously built aircraft carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant is expected to be fully operational by 2022.
The people cited above said discussions on various aspects of the third aircraft carrier were on and that its overall displacement may be brought down from the proposed 65,000 tonnes to bring down cost and time for its construction.
''We are looking at various aspects of the project. It will be designed to accommodate both fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles,'' said a source.
At a press conference, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh last year said that a third aircraft carrier for India is ''absolutely necessary'' to further expand its maritime prowess.
The people cited above said the third aircraft carrier project is set to be included in the modified 15-year Maritime Capability Perspective Plan (MCPP) of the Indian Navy. The Navy is modifying the MCPP in view of time overrun in certain projects as well as to align it with the 10-year Integrated Capability Development Plan (ICDP) being worked out by the Department of Military Affairs to ensure a tri-services approach in meeting future security challenges.
Asked about the third aircraft carrier, Vice Admiral Satish Namdeo Ghormade, the Vice Chief of Naval Staff, said the requirement of the third aircraft carrier will be factored in when the plan is made.
''All these, the aircraft carrier (third), the submarines and maritime patrol aircraft, will have a definite role. To make a balanced force, all these are required for the capability of the country,'' he told reporters at an event. The IAC Vikrant has been built at a cost of around Rs 23,000 crore.
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Gen Rawat had said that cost could be a major factor in deciding on the issue as aircraft carriers are ''very expensive''.
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History seems to show again and again inventions, born purely of good intent, can become victims of ignorance and superstition. Such is the case of Benjamin Franklin's armonica; otherwise known as the glass harmonica. Already famous as a scientist, in 1757, Franklin traveled to London with the design to lobby parliament for the Pennsylvania Colonial Legislature. Franklin was also an accomplished musician, able to play several instruments and compose as well. An avid concert goer, he was inspired one night after hearing a colleague from the Royal Society perform on the musical glasses. The basic principle of this instrument was to collect a set of fine glasses, tune them by adding or subtracting water and play them by applying one's fingers in a circular motion around the rims producing a soft resonant tone. Franklin set out to refine this idea. In a letter to Giambatista Beccania of Italy, Franklin explained, "I wish only to see the glasses disposed in a more convenient form, and brought together in a narrower compass, so as to admit of a greater number of tunes, and all within the reach of hand to a person sitting before the instrument."
Franklin enlisted the help of a London glass blower named Charles James. Glass was blown in a hemispherical shape in varying sizes from small to large. Thirty-seven bowls were made in total, enough to facilitate a three octave range. Each bowl had an open neck. This allowed them to be stacked, one partially inside the other, supported by an iron rod running through the center like a spindle. The spindle was then placed horizontally in a wooden case and one end attached to a disk, shank and floor pedal, to cause the bowls to turn like a spinning wheel. Franklin painted the inside rim of each bowl a different color to identify the notes: dark blue for A, purple for B, C was red, D orange, E yellow, F green and G blue. He then painted the bowls designated for sharps and flats white. The instrument was played by the performer placing his/her clean, slightly wet, finders across the rims of the revolving bowls, thus producing sound.
Initial reaction among his contemporaries was ecstatic. Comments were continually made about the armonica being a celestial, angelic, or heavenly sounding instrument. Franklin once remarked in a letter that it's tones were, "incomparably sweet beyond those of any other." Franklin took his instrument around where ever he went and for the next two decades its popularity flourished, especially throughout Europe. Classical composers began publishing works written specifically for the armonica. Among the most famous were Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig Van Beethoven. Indeed Franklin's creation seemed destined to become the next great instrument of music history, once again boosting his already genius status as a statesman and scientist, but it was not to be.
Over the course of time strange events began to take shape surrounding armonica performances. Many known players and enthusiasts began complaining of unexplained maladies such as dizziness, nervousness, spasms, swelling of the joints, etc. Superstitions started to abound that listening to the armonica invoked spirits from the dead, drove people mad and possessed supernatural powers. It's interesting to note that Viennese psychiatrist Franz Mesmer, known for his theory of "Animal Magnetism" and now considered one of the pioneers of hypnotism, used the armonica as a key element in his hypno-magnetic séances. A Belgian physicist named Ftienne-Gaspard Robertson later incorporated the sounds of the armonica in a series of frightening demonstrations exhibiting a devise called the "Magic Lantern" from which modern slide and movie projectors where derived. There is at least one documented instance, in Germany, where a child died during an armonica concert. Franklin himself never experienced any adverse symptoms and generally ignored the controversies respecting his beloved instrument.
Franklin passed away in 1790. By the late 18th century the popularity of his invention was in serious decline. J.C. Muller, in an instructional manual written in 1788, commented, "If you have been upset by harmful novels, false friends, or perhaps a deceiving girl, then abstain from playing the armonica. It will only upset you even more. There are people of this kind of both sexes who must be advised not to study the instrument, in order that their state of mind should not be aggravated." In the Allgemeine Muzikalische Zeitung of 1798 Friedrich Rochlitz further maintained that the reason for the "scarcity" of armonica players was due to the opinion the instrument caused melancholy moods, nagging depression and slow self-annihilation. He further sited comments from physicians explaining that, "the sharp penetrating tone runs like a spark through the entire nervous system, forcibly shaking it up and causing nervous disorders." Due to the immense paranoia established around the amonica and including the fact that new instruments such as the celesta, piano forte' and modern piano were being developed, Franklin's instrument had become virtually extinct by the mid 1820's.
Toward the end of the 20th century, in 1982, a glass maker from Boston named Gerhard Finkenbeiner began the revival of this once loved and then feared instrument. He established, independently, his own research and experimentation, beginning production on the new, modernized, version of Franklin's glass armonica shortly thereafter. The instrument retained many of the original design characteristics. The most notable improvement might have been the electric motor that spun the bowls instead of a foot pedal. Finkenbeiner once proclaimed, "The glass armonica has always intrigued me. . .so eerie, floating, coming out of nowhere. And the look of it, the stories about its magic effects, have always interested me." Tragically however, In a strange episode, Mr. Finkenbeiner unexpectedly left work one cloudy afternoon in May 1999, boarded his cherished Piper Arrow airplane and took off never to be seen again. No evidence of a crash has ever been found. A current statement found on the G. Finkenbeiner Inc. website states, "G.F.I. has been producing Gerhard Finkenbeiner's patented quartz glass armonicas for nearly 30 years. In honor of Mr. Finkenbeiner's legacy, improvements continue to be added to the process in accordance with his dreams of breathing new life into Franklin's musical invention."
Claude-Ann Lopez, editor of Yale Universities Papers of Benjamin Franklin Project and an established expert on his life, claims the glass armonica was Franklin's favorite invention. "He was terribly proud of that. He delighted in it. . .It was something that gave him great joy." Today, standing at the dawn of the 21st century, Frankin's glass armonica lives on. The instrument has received, thanks to Gerhard Finkenbeiner and a small consortium of enthusiasts, a resurrection; a feat that most musical instruments of antiquity never accomplish. It seems sadly ironic, nevertheless, that what was probably Franklin's most loved invention became, along side his many great accomplishments, the one least known, particularly among the descendants of his own countryman.
Jeff Jewkes
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Cubs vs Reds: Series Preview (7/15-7/17)
By Sean Holland, July 15, 2019 at 4:09 pm
The Cubs came flying out of the gate in the second half with a three-game sweep of the Pirates. Chicago outscored their opponent 22-10 in the series. The starting pitching delivered three consecutive quality starts.
The Cubs have increased their division lead to 2.5 games as the rest of the Central continues to spin its wheels. While Cole Hamels is progressing from his injury, Alec Mills will come up from Iowa on Tuesday to start in his place.
The North Siders now welcome the pesky Reds to Wrigley for a three-game series. Cincinnati has lost four of five after getting close to .500. Yasiel Puig is having a great year and Phillip Ervin is red-hot, fresh off a six hit game.
The Reds are 6-3 against the Cubs in 2019, the second straight season of success for Cincy. Chicago needs to start taking series from their annoying division neighbors. The Pirates series was a good start, just need to keep it going.
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1. Nick Senzel (R) CF
2. Joey Votto (L) 1B
3. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B
5. Derek Dietrich (L) LF
6. Scooter Gennett (L) 2B
7. Jose Iglesias (R) SS
8. Curt Casali (R) C
9. Luis Castillo (R) P
1. Kyle Schwarber (L) LF
2. Javier Baez (R) SS
3. Kris Bryant (R) RF
4. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B
5. Victor Caratini (S) C
6. Jason Heyward (L) CF
7. Addison Russell (R) 2B
8. David Bote (R) 3B
9. Kyle Hendricks (R) P
Bullpen Usage
Lineups and Bullpen Usage via Baseball Press.
Opposing pitchers
Scouting Reports from Brooks Baseball.
Luis Castillo: Luis Castillo has thrown 5,937 pitches that have been tracked by the PITCHf/x system between 2017 and 2019, including pitches thrown in the MLB Regular Season and Spring Training. In 2019, he has relied primarily on his Change (87mph), Fourseam Fastball (97mph) and Sinker (97mph), also mixing in a Slider (86mph).
His change generates an extremely high number of swings & misses compared to other pitchers' changeups, dives down out of the zone, is much firmer than usual and has slight armside fade. His fourseam fastball generates an extremely high number of swings & misses compared to other pitchers' fourseamers, has heavy sinking action, has well above average velo and has slight armside run. His sinker is a real worm killer that generates an extreme number of groundballs compared to other pitchers' sinkers, is thrown at a speed that's borderline unfair, has an obvious tail, generates more whiffs/swing compared to other pitchers' sinkers and has some natural sinking action. His slider generates more whiffs/swing compared to other pitchers' sliders, has primarily 12-6 movement, results in somewhat more groundballs compared to other pitchers' sliders and has some two-plane movement.
Sean's Note: Castillo almost no-hit the Brewers in his last start. He has allowed just three runs in 12.1 innings against the Cubs this season. He walks a lot of hitters so patience is important.
Anthony DeSclafani: Anthony DeSclafani has thrown 8,669 pitches that have been tracked by the PITCHf/x system between 2014 and 2019, including pitches thrown in the MLB Regular Season, Spring Training and Fall/Winter Ball. In 2019, he has relied primarily on his Fourseam Fastball (95mph) and Slider (90mph), also mixing in a Curve (84mph) and Sinker (95mph). He also rarely throws a Change (89mph).
His fourseam fastball generates a high number of swings & misses compared to other pitchers' fourseamers, results in somewhat more flyballs compared to other pitchers' fourseamers and has slightly above average velo. His slider is thrown extremely hard, has much less depth than expected and results in somewhat more flyballs compared to other pitchers' sliders. His curve is thrown extremely hard, has little depth and has primarily 12-6 movement. His sinker generates more whiffs/swing compared to other pitchers' sinkers and has well above average velo. His change is thrown extremely hard and is a real worm killer that generates an extreme number of groundballs compared to other pitchers' changeups.
Sean's Note: DeSclafani has pitched 9.2 innings against the Cubs and allowed three runs. He gives up a lot of homers, especially to lefties.
Sonny Gray: Sonny Gray has thrown 16,204 pitches that have been tracked by the PITCHf/x system between 2013 and 2019, including pitches thrown in the MLB Regular Season, the MLB Postseason and Spring Training. In 2019, he has relied primarily on his Fourseam Fastball (94mph), Curve (82mph) and Sinker (93mph), also mixing in a Slider (85mph) and Change (90mph). He also rarely throws a Cutter (93mph).
His fourseam fastball has much less armside movement than typical and has essentially average velo. His curve has sweeping glove-side movement, is much harder than usual and has a sharp downward bite. His sinker generates an extremely high number of swings & misses compared to other pitchers' sinkers, results in many more groundballs compared to other pitchers' sinkers and has less armside run than typical. His slider sweeps across the zone and has exceptional depth. His change is thrown extremely hard and generates fewer whiffs/swing compared to other pitchers' changeups. His cutter is basically never swung at and missed compared to other pitchers' cutters, is blazing fast and is an extreme flyball pitch compared to other pitchers' cutters.
Sean's Note: Gray has allowed just three runs in his last three starts over 21.1 innings. One was against the Cubs where he gave up two in 6.1 innings. He is getting tons of strikeouts and ground balls this year.
Filed under: Series Preview
Tags: Alec Mills, cole hamels
Cliff1969 said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
I'd really like to see the Cubs put some distance between themselves and those guys in 2nd place. This homestand is a great opportunity to do it, but they have to take care of business...
BarleyPop said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
In reply to Cliff1969:
We will distance ourselves from the rest of the NL Central. We are just better. I'm enjoying how we've played at home since the break, and will be really excited when I see it on the road.
In reply to BarleyPop:
Not playing sloppy baseball like tonight, we won't.
stix said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
Willson sits again. What's story on his foot injury? Timeline to return?
Cubber Lang said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
In reply to stix:
The deal I told Theo to make for Ketel Marte is about to go through... lol
rbrucato said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
Quite the contrast tonight. Soft tossed with pitchability versus flamethrower with Plus Plus stuff.
In reply to rbrucato:
My two favorite pitchers that I've seen are Nolan Ryan and Greg Maddux. Quite the contrast.
You mean to say that Bob Scanlan wasn't your favorite pitcher?
In reply to Cubber Lang:
I had an unexplainable crush on Sergio Mitre. I don't know why.
Oh well you can't go wrong with Serg...
Jonathan Friedman said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
When he was in his prime, Bruce Sutter. He was untouchable and the flailing at his split finger was a sight to see.?
In reply to Jonathan Friedman:
Bruce Sutter was our closer when I became a Cubs fan. The big baseball was too large to fit between my tiny fingers, but I still tried, even tearing the webbing between my fingers a couple times. I never could get my split-finger pitch to do what Sutter's did.:)
No one else could either.
What a play by Rizzo!
I look like to see Bote at 3rd and Rizzo at first, but Bozzo doesn't have the same cache as Bryzzo. Go David, maybe that will wake up your bat.
That is funny stuff Jonathan... I actually did lol out loud... in redundancy.
I just can't stop thinking about this... so if Bote and Rizzo hit back-to-back HRs, that means the opposing pitcher got Bozzo'd!
Which does remind me, they Bozzo'd the pitcher on the D-backs last year when they won a game with a game tying HR by Bote, and then walk-off by Rizzo.
Ha!!
kkhiavi said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/07/cubs-mike-montgomery-reportedly-involved-in-trade-discussions.html
Looks like Montgomery is all but gone this trading deadline.
In reply to kkhiavi:
That is not surprising. It is probably best for all involved. His role on this team is vanishing. Others are stepping up to take his place, and I wish him nothing but the best. There is that one memory of Monty I'll never forget...
Yeah I feel like he's a bit disgruntled or at the very least not happy with his role barley. I know I'm reading between the lines a bit with that statement, but after posting a 3.69 ERA as a starter last year I can understand his perspective. He's moving towards free agency and he'd get paid more as a starter. Ill always look fondly on his overall cubs tenure, and I hope that we get something for him
Unfortunately, that's all the information MLB Trade Rumors has - there are discussions.
Schwarber needs to keep doing what he did right there! Ball deep in the zone, and 426 (or was it 436) happy feet to opposite field.
Anything over 400 is "very happy" feet.
This just makes me think of Steve Stone for some reason.
If, and there has been talk here and other places, the Cubs are thinking of trading Schwarber, this is a good time to consider it. He's got and who doesn't want a left-handed power hitter? He's been on my trade list and maybe we could get a lead-off man for him.
I still think it's worth it to give Schwarber another year to put it all together. He's still only 26. And even in a year or two, if the shift gets banned or limited in some way, his batting average would be over .300 all of a sudden, and he'd be much more dangerous even without him changing anything.
To start the controversy again. I also saw Bryant's name in the same article as Schwarber.
Without even knowing what article you are referring to, I've always cautioned:
Consider the source.
Anybody can publish anything. I try to form my opinions and gather my information based on what those who actually make these decisions or evaluate and/or coach these players say.
Anything is possible, but consider the source.
44slug said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
I wouldn't trade left hand power for leadoff, even tho I would love to get one.
In reply to 44slug:
What about a good reliever and a top prospect? Schwarber has a tremendous about of potential because of his age and power.
I agree with TC. It would take a good package in the off season as well. Schwarber is a valuable commodity because of his left side power. They don't grow on trees. I still don't think that we have seen the best of Kyle on offense.
TC154 said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
Schwarber is not a guy you trade in season. If you trade left handed power it has to be in the offseason still you can reconfigure. I think it probably 60/40 that he gets moved this winter but there are very few trades, if any, you could make that wouldn't make the team worse this year.
DarBar15 said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
I want that basket removed!!! Let's get rid of the cheapies!
Oldno7 said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
In reply to DarBar15:
2016 playoff el Mago might disagree
In reply to Oldno7:
Good call. That might have changed our whole post season. I like the basket because we can't have fan interference.
That ball should've cleared the park
I know . Off the bat I had visions of the glenallen dinger of yesteryear. Lol. Got the job done. Vasgersian almost fell out of the booth.
This is how weird this game is; I've seen enough of the Reds to firmly believe they are the second best team in the division and their Pythagorean record backs that up saying they should have 7 more wins. However despite both the numbers and the eye test they really need to sweep the Cubs to stay in contention. Kind of cruel really
If this was Brach instead of Cishek, there would be a bunch of commentary. Why so calm with cishek ?
Cishek got like 6 outs that inning
Yes he did after allowing the tying home run and a single.
I wasn't happy with Maddon leaving him in. There were errors, but everything was hit hard off of Cishek.
Cubpack said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
Not really. He got back to back ground balls that should have been double plays. Javy & Bote both have to make those plays
Wonderful defense as well as relief pitching.
Wickdipper said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
We will win this game.
That's at least 4 misplayed balls by us. The difference between the 2016 team and this team. Also, we had a number of chances to just get a hit and score at least one run, maybe 2 and couldn't do it.
Nice defense today. Two missed foul balls that turned into runs and an error by El Mago that led to another. Sure isn't the 2016 defense.
None were easy plays.
Squareburgers said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
Too many strike outs on a night you need to put the ball in play. Also, the past weekend is making me question if it was our bats or bad pirate pitching, the Cards are thrashing the bucks 7 - 0 tonight.
1 AB to late David. He was trying too hard last time, now he was just trying to meet the ball. A big missed opportunity last time.
Tough night for Bote & Caratini. Probably winning this game if those two are on the bench, but... They're both good players so hopefully they win a few games with great play during the rest of this season
In reply to Cubpack:
And for Baez, at the plate and in the field.
Yes. Makes it tough to win when 3 players have bad nights. But they'll all win games for us this 2nd half. Javy will win multiple
Ughhh....nuts
KC's Cather Maldonado goes to the cubs...
In reply to Squareburgers:
*catcher
Just saw that. For Mike Montgomery
Have to assume Caratini going to someone for a smaller piece. Or Contreras in a huge trade that's been suggested on this site
Cubs09 said July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
Rumor has it Contreras went to Northwestern today for an MRI. Hopefully that has nothing to do with the trade...
In reply to Cubs09:
Contreras to IL. Not sure the length. Drat.
Or put Contreras in the outfield and keep Bryant at 3rd exclusively?
I hope not. Willy can't frame much but is the only reason teams don't steal all day every day. Cubs have a few pitchers that are easy to run on.
Martin Maldonado is no slouch behind the plate. In direct comparison of caught stealing, Martin has had a higher rate in every year that Contreras has played in the league...
MM 2016-40%, '17-39%, '18-49%, '19-33%
WC 2016-37%, '17-27%, '18-34%, '19-31%
I kinda like Squareburgers idea about Contreras in the outfield actually... This gives us another good defensive catcher who can split time with Caratini still playing the majority if he keeps hitting.
How did Maldonado's staff compare to the cubs as far as being able to hold runners?
What about Bryant and Contreras on the corners with Heyward in CF? Bote, Baez, Garcia/Russell, Rizzo across the infield with Caratini playing 4-5 games per week. That kinda deepens the lineup a little bit...
Maybe we said Merrifield and they heard Maldonado.
Really disappointing game to watch. I hope this isn't the "urgency" we can expect in the 2nd half...
I'm guessing here. Contreras has a broken bone in his foot and is out for the season. It explains the let down and the trade.
I hope you're wrong, but you might be right on the money.
2017 gold glove winning catcher
According to WBBM radio Willson is on the IL. No details yet.
Jon Heyman says it's a strained arch.
I 've had that injury. I was in a boot for a month. Of course, I was older than Willson, but it can be a serious injury and requires rest. Cubs will be lucky if Contreras is back on the field in 10days.
Swarf said July 16, 2019 at 12:00 am
Disappointing game. No clutch hitting, sloppy defense. Baez, playing another egocentric game, with a brainless at bat in the 9th.
The Montgomery move shows little faith in Taylor Davis as a Major League catcher, or is setting up a major trade involving Victor Caratini or possibly Willson Contreras. It may also indicate that the Contreras injury is more serious than believed.
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INTERVIEW: Twin-sister act Ward Thomas on making country music cool again
After making history with their second album, Cartwheels, Ward Thomas became the UK's biggest country act ever. So, we caught up with the twin-sisters to speak about their unprecedented success and making country cool again.
When the Stones Roses geared up to release their second studio album, Second Coming, towards the end of 1994, the pressure bestowed upon them was nothing short of excruciating.
The release of their critically acclaimed debut some five years earlier had catapulted them beyond dizzying heights, and it acted as the perfect antidote to the bleak and desperate situations in which many people, especially in the North, found themselves in.
Despite eclipsing its predecessor's chart performance, the quality of content featured on the Stone Roses' follow-up buckled under expectation, and sadly fell victim to what we have since so frequently come to call, 'Second Album Syndrome' – the diagnosis given to a second album that underperforms significantly in comparison to the one that came before it.
Country-duo Ward Thomas, however, appear to be either immune to 'S.A.S' or they are working in reverse. Their self-produced debut album, From Where We Stand, for example, failed to break into the UK Top 40 when it was released back in 2014. But its follow-up, Cartwheels, achieved a chart position that no other British country act has managed to obtain since or before – No.1.
Overnight, Catherine and Lizzy Ward had gone from being two humble twin sisters, hoping to merely emulate the minor level of success they enjoyed with their first release, to becoming the UK's most successful and biggest country act ever. They'd gone from growing up on a farm in Hampshire on a diet of the Dixie Chicks, dreaming of perhaps one day being able to mirror even an ounce of their heroes' success, to making history with the very genre of music that they'd always adored.
Ward Thomas – Photography by Zoe McConnell
After an understandably copious amount of screaming and jumping took place within the family kitchen, the pair celebrated over lunch with the two writers who they had co-wrote the album with. But they were more than just mere co-writers; they were the very influencing factor that helped to coax more honest and relatable songs out of the duo.
''We wrote a lot of this album with two girls of a similar age to us who also happen to be great friends – Rebekah Powell and Jessica Sharman – and I think that encouraged more honest material. So, I think the album may be a little more relatable to a wider range of people.''
Unlike the duo's latest release, which was partly written in Nashville, their first album was composed when Catherine and Lizzy were still at school. As a result, it lacked the very air of life experience and lyrical maturity that runs throughout Cartwheels. But being more accustomed to writing about adult life wasn't the only thing that was different this time around.
The pair's ever-burning desire to experience different ways of developing their sound and methods of recording resulted in a conscious decision to record Cartwheels in London, instead of in Nashville where their first album was laid down. It was a signal of intent that was mimicked by their decision to team up with major label juggernauts Sony Music, in order to further their career and improve on the small victory they had with their debut. The label's influence and more pristine and carefully crafted marketing campaign, undeniably had a positive impact on the album's commercial success. But the operation was still very much spearheaded by Catherine and Lizzy.
''We were very lucky with our team because we still had a lot of creative control. We released our first album as an experiment and we were pleasantly surprised by the result. But when it came to the second album, we felt it was the right time to move up and Sony seemed to be the right choice for us – they gave us a lot of advice.''
The success of Cartwheels was unprecedented, and it was an achievement that very few, if any, saw coming – not least, Ward Thomas themselves. In hitting the No.1 spot they had surpassed any previous chart performance affiliated with their country music peers and were quickly dubbed by the mainstream media as ''Britain's first country stars'' – a term that the duo admits ''still feels strange'' when they hear it.
Without particularly trying to become the flag-bearers of British country music, the Ward twins are now, by default, the poster girls for a genre heavily rooted in American culture. A genre, therefore, that has always struggled to make a real commercial impact on the UK music scene. Arguably, its lack of appeal to the British public can be quite transparently put down to the fact that the themes coursing through the very veins of country music, have only ever touched upon the trials and tribulations of the very red and white striped nation that spawned it.
The likes of Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris have indeed bolstered the universal appeal of country music, but the rising popularity of repetitive, soulless pop music, in the UK at least, is sadly unrivalled. The charts are plagued with Brit school graduates and oversaturated with identical song structures; each artist plagiarising their own previous hit. For every single from Little Mix, there are ten from Ed Sheeran.
So, despite the occasional anomaly, the Nashville-originating genre can often only cling to the ledge of the Top 40 – in which residents often outstay their welcome – and dangle, hopelessly between 40 and 41, with little chance of climbing upwards to safety. But Ward Thomas believe that the British people's preconception of country music might just be starting to change – and it's hard to argue that they might have had a little something to do with it.
''I think people are generally becoming more open minded to country music over here. It has been a dirty word for such a long time, mainly because we weren't being exposed to the good stuff enough. I hope that we can bring a younger perspective on the genre that'll help boost its popularity with the younger audience in this country.''
By adding a modern twist to the genre and not conforming to the stereotypically awful fashion choices associated with country music (you won't see the pair donning cowboy hats anytime soon), Ward Thomas have captured the UK's interest in country and have quite frankly, made it a dam sight 'cooler' than it ever was. But opting against riding horses whilst chewing pieces of straw in their music videos isn't the only reason behind their more commercial appeal.
''We have always felt that country music represents authenticity and genuine experiences. So, when we started writing we never wanted to write a song from the perspective of two girls born in Tennessee, as we weren't. We write about what we know and experience. I think that people can see through songs that aren't genuine.''
Cartwheels is littered with lyrics that allude to failed, struggling or difficult relationships. The types of relationships that very few adolescents and young adults are lucky enough to avoid. Whilst some of these lyrical subjects are close to home, many however, act merely as metaphors for the changes and sense of uncertainty that both our society and world are currently battling; social commentary in the guise of stories about turbulent and bitter life experiences. Despite being advised by their mother to never speak about politics or religion during interviews, the pair assures me that such a rule ceases to apply when it comes to their song writing.
'It actually proves great writing material. We are very influenced by everything that is happening and the current issues. Writing these songs proves a great way to express difficult times that we witness others and each other going through.''
As they head into album three, having just finished a successful tour of the UK, it's hard to comprehend the thought process of two 23-year-old's tasked with the responsibility of bettering a record that quite literally made history. But Ward Thomas aren't about to let doubt dictate their thought process or pressure stifle their ability.
''We will approach the third album the same as our second album. We will take our time and not release anything until we are really proud of it.''
If their bout of 'Second Album Syndrome' is anything to go by, I think they'll be all right.
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'use strict';

var assert   = require('../helpers/assert');
var stub     = require('../helpers/stub').stub;
var MockUI   = require('../helpers/mock-ui');
var Insight  = require('../../lib/utilities/insight');
var Cli      = require('../../lib/cli');
var baseArgs = ['node', 'path/to/cli'];
var extend   = require('lodash-node/compat/objects/assign');
var brocEnv  = require('broccoli-env');

var ui;
var commands;
var insight;
var argv;
// helper to similate running the CLI
function ember(args, defaults) {
  var argv;

  if (args) {
    argv = baseArgs.slice().concat(args);
  } else {
    argv = baseArgs;
  }

  return new Cli(argv, commands, ui, insight).run(defaults);
}

function stubCommand(name) {
  var mod;
  try {
    // deep clone
    mod = extend({}, require('../../lib/commands/' + name));
  } catch(e) { }
  commands[name] = mod || {};
  return stub(commands[name], 'run');
}

function stubInsight() {
  insight = new Insight({
    trackingCode: 'test',
    packageName: 'test'
  });

  stub(insight, 'track');
  stub(insight, 'askPermission');

  return insight;

}

beforeEach(function() {
  ui = new MockUI();
  stubInsight();
  argv = [];
  commands = {};
});

afterEach(function() {
  for(var key in commands) {
    if (!commands.hasOwnProperty(key)) { continue; }
    commands[key].run.restore();
  }

  insight.track.restore();
  delete process.env.BROCCOLI_ENV;
  commands = argv = ui = undefined;
});

describe('Unit: CLI', function(){
  it('exists', function(){
    assert(Cli);
  });

  it('ember', function(){
    var help = stubCommand('help');

    ember();

    assert.equal(help.called, 1, 'expected help to be called once');
    assert.deepEqual(ui.output, [], 'expected no output');
  });

  it('ember --version', function(){
    ember(['--version']);
    assert(/ember-cli \d+\.\d+\.\d+/.test(ui.output[0]), 'expected the output to contain the version string');
  });

  it('ember -v', function(){
    ember(['-v']);
    assert(/ember-cli \d+\.\d+\.\d+/.test(ui.output[0]), 'expected the output to contain the version string');
  });

  it('ember --help', function(){
    var help = stubCommand('help');

    ember(['--help']);

    assert.equal(help.called, 1, 'expected the help command to be run');
    assert.deepEqual(ui.output, [], 'expected no output');
  });

  it('ember -h', function(){
    var help = stubCommand('help');

    ember(['-h']);

    assert.equal(help.called, 1, 'expected the help command to be run');
    assert.deepEqual(ui.output, [], 'expected no output');
  });

  it('ember --help --version', function(){
    var help = stubCommand('help');

    ember(['--version', '--help']);

    // --version takes priority
    assert.equal(help.called, 0, 'expected the help command to be run');
    assert(/ember-cli \d+\.\d+\.\d+/.test(ui.output[0]), 'expected the output to contain the version string');
    assert.deepEqual(ui.output.length, 1, 'expected one line of output');
  });

  ['server','s'].forEach(function(command) {
    it('ember ' + command + ' --port 9999', function(){
      var server = stubCommand('server');

      ember([command, '--port',  '9999']);

      var options = server.calledWith[0][0].cliOptions;

      assert.equal(server.called, 1, 'expected the server command to be run');
      assert.equal(options.port, 9999, 'correct port');
      assert.deepEqual(ui.output.length, 0, 'expected  one line of output');
    });

    it('ember ' + command + ' -p 9999', function(){
      var server = stubCommand('server');

      ember([command, '-p',  '9999']);

      var options = server.calledWith[0][0].cliOptions;

      assert.equal(server.called, 1, 'expected the server command to be run');
      assert.equal(options.port, 9999, 'correct port');
      assert.deepEqual(ui.output.length, 0, 'expected  one line of output');
    });

    it('ember ' + command + ' --host localhost', function(){
      var server = stubCommand('server');

      ember(['server', '--host', 'localhost']);

      var options = server.calledWith[0][0].cliOptions;

      assert.equal(server.called, 1, 'expected the server command to be run');
      assert.equal(options.host, 'localhost', 'correct localhost');
      assert.deepEqual(ui.output.length, 0, 'expected  one line of output');
    });

    it('ember ' + command + ' --port 9292 --host localhost', function(){
      var server = stubCommand('server');

      ember([command, '--port', '9292',  '--host',  'localhost']);

      var options = server.calledWith[0][0].cliOptions;

      assert.equal(server.called, 1, 'expected the server command to be run');
      assert.equal(options.host, 'localhost', 'correct localhost');
      assert.equal(options.port, '9292', 'correct localhost');
      assert.deepEqual(ui.output.length, 0, 'expected no lines of output');
    });

    it('ember ' + command + ' --environment <environment>', function(){
      var server = stubCommand('server');

      ember([command, '--environment', 'production']);

      var options = server.calledWith[0][0].cliOptions;

      assert.equal(server.called, 1, 'expected the server command to be run');
      assert.equal(options.environment, 'production', 'correct environment');
      assert.equal(brocEnv.getEnv(), 'production', 'expect broccoli env to be changed to production');
    });

    it('ember ' + command + ' --env <environment>', function(){
      var server = stubCommand('server');

      ember([command, '--env', 'production']);

      var options = server.calledWith[0][0].cliOptions;

      assert.equal(server.called, 1, 'expected the server command to be run');
      assert.equal(options.environment, 'production', 'correct environment');
      assert.equal(brocEnv.getEnv(), 'production', 'expect broccoli env to be changed to production');
    });

  });

  ['generate', 'g'].forEach(function(command) {
    it('ember ' + command + ' foo bar baz', function(){
      var generate = stubCommand('generate');
      var called;

      ember([command, 'foo', 'bar', 'baz']);

      called = generate.calledWith[0][0];

      assert.equal(generate.called, 1, 'expected the generate command to be run');
      assert.deepEqual(called.args, ['foo', 'bar', 'baz']);
      assert.deepEqual(ui.output.length, 0, 'expected no lines of output');
    });
  });

  ['init', 'i'].forEach(function(command) {
    it('ember ' + command, function(){
      var init = stubCommand('init');

      ember([command]);

      assert.equal(init.called, 1, 'expected the init command to be run');
      assert.equal(ui.output.length, 0, 'expected no output');
    });

    it('ember ' + command + ' <app-name>', function(){
      var init = stubCommand('init');

      ember([command, 'my-blog']);

      var options = init.calledWith[0][0];

      assert.equal(init.called, 1, 'expected the init command to be run');
      assert.deepEqual(options.args, ['my-blog'], 'expect first arg to be the app name');
      assert.equal(ui.output.length, 0, 'expected no output');
    });
  });

  it('ember new', function(){
    var newCommand = stubCommand('new');

    ember(['new']);

    assert.equal(newCommand.called, 1, 'expected the new command to be run');
  });

  it('ember new MyApp', function(){
    var newCommand = stubCommand('new');

    ember(['new', 'MyApp']);

    assert.equal(newCommand.called, 1, 'expected the new command to be run');
  });

  it('ember build', function(){
    var build = stubCommand('build');

    ember(['build']);

    assert.equal(build.called, 1, 'expected the build command to be run');
    assert.equal(brocEnv.getEnv(), 'development', 'expect broccoli env to be changed to development');
  });

  it('ember build <environment>', function(){
    var build = stubCommand('build');

    ember(['build', 'production']);

    var options = build.calledWith[0][0];

    assert.equal(build.called, 1, 'expected the build command to be run');
    assert.deepEqual(options.args, ['production'], 'expect first arg to be the production environment');
    assert.equal(brocEnv.getEnv(), 'production', 'expect broccoli env to be changed to production');
  });

  it('ember <valid command>', function(){
    var help = stubCommand('help');
    var foo = stubCommand('foo');

    ember(['foo']);

    assert.equal(help.called, 0, 'expected the help command NOT to be run');
    assert.equal(foo.called, 1,  'expected the foo command to be run');
    assert.deepEqual(ui.output, [], 'expected no output');
  });

  it('ember <valid command with args>', function(){
    var help = stubCommand('help');
    var foo = stubCommand('foo');

    ember(['foo', 'lorem', 'ipsum', 'dolor', '--flag1=one']);

    var options = foo.calledWith[0][0];

    assert.equal(help.called, 0, 'expected the help command NOT to be run');
    assert.equal(foo.called, 1,  'expected the foo command to be run');
    assert.deepEqual(options.args, ['lorem', 'ipsum', 'dolor'], 'expects correct arguments');

    assert.equal(foo.calledWith[0].length, 2, 'expect foo to receive a total of 4 args');
    assert.equal(options.cliOptions.flag1, 'one', 'expect foo to receive the flag1 with the string one');
    assert.deepEqual(ui.output, [], 'expected no output');
  });

  it('ember <invalid command>', function(){
    var help = stubCommand('help');
    var foo = stubCommand('foo');

    ember(['unknownCommand']);

    assert(/The specified command .*unknownCommand.* is invalid/.test(ui.output[0]), 'expected an invalid command message');
    assert.equal(foo.called, 0, 'exptected the foo command no to be run');
    assert.equal(help.called, 0, 'expected the help command to be run');
  });

  describe('default options config file', function() {
    it('reads default options from .ember-cli file', function() {
      var defaults = ['--output', process.cwd()];
      var build = stubCommand('build');

      ember(['build'], defaults);

      var options = build.calledWith[0][0].cliOptions;
      assert.equal(options.output, process.cwd());
    });
  });

  describe('analytics tracking', function() {

    var track;

    beforeEach(function() {
      track = stub(insight, 'track');
      stubCommand(['build']);
    });

    afterEach(function() {
      insight.track.restore();
    });

    it('tracks the command that was run', function() {

      ember(['build']);

      assert.ok(track.called);
      assert.equal(track.calledWith[0][0], 'ember');
      assert.equal(track.calledWith[0][1], 'build');
    });

    it('tracks given options as JSON string', function() {
      ember(['build', 'production', '--output', '/blah']);

      var args = JSON.parse(track.calledWith[1][0]);
      assert.ok(track.called);
      assert.equal(args[0], 'production');
      assert.equal(args[1].output, '/blah');
    });

    describe('prompting for permission', function() {
      beforeEach(function() {
        insight.askPermission.restore();
      });

      it('asks when optOut is not set', function() {
        insight.optOut = undefined;
        var askPermission = stub(insight.insight, 'askPermission');
        Cli.run([], ui, insight);
        assert.ok(askPermission.called);
      });

      it('does not ask when optOut is set', function() {
        insight.optOut = false;
        var askPermission = stub(insight.insight, 'askPermission');
        Cli.run([], ui, insight);
        assert.notOk(askPermission.called);
      });
    });

  });
});

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July 23, 2018 under Posts
Fundraising and Marketing Strategist Catherine Carpentieri Joins FPWA as New Chief Development and Communications Officer
(New York, NY) Fundraising and marketing strategist and social justice advocate Catherine Carpentieri has joined FPWA (formerly Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies) as its new Chief of Development and Communications. Carpentieri comes to FPWA with over twenty-five years of experience in nonprofit development and communications and a professional career that has encompassed both international and domestic issues.
Before joining FPWA, Carpentieri served as the Director of Development and Communications for University Settlement, The Door and Broome Street Academy, a family of affiliated service and social justice organizations touching the lives of 40,000 New Yorkers each year. In this role, she directed all aspects of fundraising and communications, including the management of high-profile VIP visits. Carpentieri also worked for 14 years within the international human rights movement as Deputy Executive Director for Development at Amnesty International USA, and subsequently as Director of Development and Marketing at Human Rights First. Her tenure emphasized implementing new directions in fundraising, donor communications and marketing; special fundraising campaigns to build program capacity; and deploying new technologies for fundraising and constituency building.
I am honored to join FPWA, an organization whose smart work I greatly admire," said Carpentieri. "Now more than ever, it is incumbent on all of us to protect hard won human rights and ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive. FPWA is at the forefront of these efforts. I look forward to bringing their vital work forward and inviting the investment of all who are passionate about equality and justice.
"We are thrilled to have Catherine join the team here at FPWA," said FPWA CEO and Executive Director Jennifer Jones Austin. "Catherine has dedicated her career to securing social justice and equal opportunity for all people, which is at the core of FPWA's mission and commitment to advancing upward mobility. As a key member of the senior leadership team, Catherine will play a vital role in enhancing FPWA's visibility through strategic development and management, and aligning strategic communications and fundraising."
Catherine holds a B.A. in English and American Literature from Hofstra University. She lives on Long Island, New York with her husband, Mark, and their three children.


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According to report, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms. Catriona Laing, has warned that Nigerian politicians who incite or execute violence during Saturday's elections would have their visas banned and assets in the UK seized, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Laing gave the warning at a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja to unveil the Election Situation Room of the Civil Society set up by a coalition of civil society organizations to monitor the polls in Abuja.
She reminded politicians that apart from the possibility of having their assets seized in the UK, they could experience a worst case scenario of prosecution.
"We will apply this absolutely across board not directed to any particular party; we are monitoring and looking out for hate speech.
"Our two worries are on security, not just on the role the police will play to ensure peace but about the role individuals play by getting angry or militias being paid to disrupt elections.


Utagawa Hiroshige, one of the most celebrated artists of the Floating World (Ukiyo-e), was a master capable of conducting landscape and nature to the centre of his artistic output and transforming them into authentic protagonists of his work. The exhibit features a selection of about 230 works from prestigious collections on loan from Italy, Japan and the United States, offering spectators the opportunity to admire Nature through Hiroshige's captivating and refined quality: from his best known series such as One Hundred Views of Edo and Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido and his most prized coloured woodblock prints depicting flowers, insects and animals to original designs which have remained intact to this day. The sense of harmony and serenity pervading the artist's work enthralled the greatest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists in Europe, the first of whom was Vincent Van Gogh who copied the Japanese master's renowned Sudden Shower over Shin-Ohashi Bridge and Atake as an oil painting.


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Court's election-law rulings might shake up U.S. politics
David G. Savage, Los Angeles TimesTHE ORLANDO SENTINEL
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court will take up states' rights -- of both the blue- and red-state variety -- in a pair of election-law cases to be heard this week that could have major effects on the future of American politics.
Tiny Vermont, a true-blue state, hopes to restore small-town democracy by greatly limiting the role of money in politics. If its new spending caps win before the high court, they could change how campaigns are conducted across the nation.
Meanwhile, Texas, the biggest of the red states, is defending its right to redraw its electoral districts to give its GOP majority more seats in Congress. If its extraordinary mid-decade shift wins in the high court, other states have signaled they will do the same.
The pair of cases will also give strong clues about the court's newest members, Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito.
In the Vermont case, Republicans say the free-speech principle in the First Amendment is fundamental to American politics and that any government-enforced limit on campaign spending is unconstitutional.
Three years ago, the Supreme Court narrowly upheld the McCain-Feingold Act, which barred big contributions to political parties. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor cast a deciding fifth vote to reject the legal challenge.
On Wednesday, the court will hear the Texas case -- a challenge to the controversial redistricting that was engineered by former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay after Republicans won control of the state Legislature in 2003.
Electoral-district boundaries are traditionally redrawn after the national census is conducted every 10 years. But Texas Republicans acted mid-decade. Eight million Texans were moved to new districts, and the plan worked: The GOP strengthened its narrow majority in Congress.
Democrats and civil-rights activists cried foul. They argued that a mid-decade shift in districts violated the Constitution's guarantee of "equal protection of the laws."
The court has been closely split on this question, and Justice Anthony Kennedy probably holds the deciding vote.


My name is Steve Verno, but people call me Steve Verno. Here is my homepage: Steve Verno. I live in United States and work as an CMBSI, CEMCS, CMSCS, CPM-MCS at Audioeducator.com.
Steve Verno is a Certified Medical Billing Specialist Instructor, a certified multispecialty coding specialist, a certified emergency medicine coding specialist, and a certified practice manager-medical coding specialist. His specialties include emergency medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, family practice, ERISA, ICD-10-CM, appeals, AR recovery, and training. Steve is a retired American Red Cross Health and Safety Instructor Trainer, a retired American Red Cross Disaster Aid Team Captain, a retired Train the Trainer Instructor, a retired Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician, and a retired Combat Lifesaver Instructor. He is a member of the medical economics committee of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians, a coding and billing consultant/instructor to the Professional Association of Healthcare Coding Specialists, the National Association of Healthcare Professionals of America, the Physician Office Managers Association of America, the National Center for Competency Testing, Billing-Coding Advantage, and the Lake Sumter Medical Society. Steve is an adjunct professor of medical coding and billing with Everest University, currently on medical leave. He is co-author of the book, The Medical Practice Guide to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) published by Greenbranch Publishing. He has created numerous specialty guidebooks and seminars on ICD-10-CM, Appeals, AR recovery and Accountable Care Organizations. Steve has more than 50 published coding and billing articles published in BC Advantage Magazine and Codetrends Newsletter. He is a co-moderator at the Medical Association of Billers online Medical Billing forum, where he has answered more than 10,000 coding and billing questions in the past 15 years. Last, Steve is on demand as a speaker of ICD-10, ERISA, Appeals, AR Recovery, Accountable Care Organizations and other coding and billing issues. In his free time, Steve is a patient advocate regarding patient coding and billing issues.


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How Powder Coating Transformed the Automotive Industry
For many years, conventional liquid coatings were the industry standard for automobiles. These coatings can emit volatile organic compounds during application that have serious consequences for both the environment and human health.
Unlike conventional liquid coatings, powder coating doesn't use solvents, so there are no harmful emissions released into the atmosphere. Powder coating also protects against overspray, allowing powder to be collected and reused for more cost effectiveness. Finally, because powder doesn't run or drip like liquid, it provides a uniform, high-quality finish that other coatings just can't match.
Discover the many ways powder coating transformed the automotive industry and how it's become the industry standard for a variety of applications.
A Brief History of Powder Coating in the Automotive Industry
The underhood segment of the automotive industry was the first to apply powder coatings and release the benefits of this technology.
Beginning in the early 1970s, thin-film epoxy powders were used for corrosion resistance on coil springs. The challenge was finding a coating that allowed coil springs the optimal flexibility, while also providing protection for the extreme environment within a vehicle's mechanical components. Once implemented, this early form of powder coating provided components with excellent field durability without compromising their performance. Soon, everything from stamped steel brackets to tubing received powder coating to benefit from the corrosive- and chemical resistance of this protective finish.
Powder coating evolved to engine blocks and cylinder heads as well. The previous process of painting an engine used to involve sending an assembled engine through a liquid paint booth, with careful masking to avoid over-sprayed paint from finding its way into the intake manifold and flywheel. Pretreatment and cleaning was difficult at best, and finished part performance left a lot to be desired.
Powder coating offered many advantages over this old painting process. The blocks and heads were painted immediately after the casting process, which avoided the cleaning step. Raw castings naturally have a lot of texture as well, so the powder adheres to the block without the need for pretreatment. The resins used in powder coating have a higher molecular weight, providing a higher-quality finish for treated parts.
With the engine's weight, however, specialized coating lines had to be developed to handle the weight of the engine and the curing ovens used to crosslink the powder. Despite these challenges, powder coating proved to be a beneficial and economical solution for manufacturers, providing outstanding finished part durability and the ability to recover overspray to limit waste. Powder coating took place as the castings move from the foundry to the assembly plant as well, which reduced transportation costs, and the coating showed the necessary integrity to withstand the machining process.
Powder coating also revolutionized the wheel market. Cast aluminum wheels were the industry standard in the 1980s, marketed almost exclusively in the aftermarket to customers who took incredible care of their vehicles. Because they weren't experiencing an extreme environment, many of these wheels left the line with no protective clear coat at all. It wasn't until they were distributed all over the nation that a protective clear coat would be used, which was solvent-based and presented a hazard to the environment. Because of this, the production of wheels was restricted according to air quality permits.
In an effort to comply with air quality regulations, the automotive industry searched for an alternative to these VOC coatings. Clear powder coats were the answer to meet demands, but manufacturers quickly discovered other advantages. Because powders could provide a smooth finish on the most complex wheel shapes, fewer wheels were rejected. Powder also goes on thicker than liquids, providing additional edge coverage and better overall corrosion protection.
It wouldn't be long before metallic powders and other decorative powder effects began dominating the market. Unlike with their previous options, those looking to enhance their vehicle's appearance could benefit from flashy finishes without compromising the corrosion resistance and durability they needed.
Today, a powder basecoat with a powder clearcoat is still the most durable and attractive paint finish for aluminum wheels.
Powder Coating in Modern Vehicles
The early powder coating process hasn't changed much, but the technology and applications have. In modern vehicle design, the engine compartment can be a decorative element of a vehicle. Cast-aluminum intake manifolds and fuel injection systems have a tidier appearance and dominate much of the engine compartment, leading to powder coating becoming a dual-purpose coating for aesthetic appeal and protective qualities. Highlighting casting with powder coat gives it a uniform appearance and the durability to keep the manifold looking new throughout many miles, as well as hiding any imperfections in the casting.
It wasn't long before the attractive appearance of powder coating was applied to the interior and exterior trim parts. A single coat of powder is usually applied to the interior structural elements to provide corrosion resistance, but the more exciting finishes are reserved for interior accents. Trim pieces, speaker grilles and other elements found at or above the beltline, where they're most likely to receive UV exposure, are treated with a low- or high-gloss coating to give them an attractive finish and help them resist fading and discoloration.
Exteriors showcase some of the best powder coating applications in the industry. The ultra-popular "blackout" look is a result of powder coating, which puts matte or gloss black powder onto grilles, emblems, window trims and other accents to give the vehicle a sharp, streamlined appearance. These parts are typically "add-on" parts as well, so they benefit from having a finish that's as durable as the body coating materials and offers a seamless blend once fitted to the vehicle.
Some door handles are made from zinc die-castings, which required a different kind of powder coat and would be the beginning of commercialized powder coating for vehicles. The first specification for this process, pioneered by GM, outlined a specific process for cleaning, priming and top coating zinc castings with polyester-urethane powders. These powders were then used for steel and aluminum moldings, often without the need for priming, and are still the most widespread today and represent the best combination of durability, appearance and cost effectiveness.
Powder coatings came out of the gate offering more than their liquid coating counterparts could compete with, but they still evolved to become more durable and longer-lasting. Polyester-urethane coatings have excellent performance, but an enduring problem was the loss of the high-gloss finish after prolonged sun exposure. Acrylic powders, which have better weathering characteristics, were a logical progression, and combined with the existing acrylic chemistries of body basecoat and clearcoat systems.
Despite the considerable benefits that powder coating has already brought to the automotive industry, we've barely scratched the surface of the possibilities.
The extent of powder coating for vehicle bodies has been its use as a primer-surfacer, which is part of the production in several automotive assembly plants. Countless others use powder coats as a resistant coating for the leading edge of sheet metal and rocker panels, both of which are prone to chipping and cracking. Still, the full-body application of powder coating remains limited, though it's growing in importance. As a primer-surfacer, powder coating protects the underlying electrocoat primer from UV degradation and provides superior chip resistance for the paint system, as well as being an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to liquid coatings.
As the technology grows, powder coating can prove to be a high-quality protective and decorative clearcoat for the body, substituting the conventional liquid clearcoats. By protecting the finish from rain deposits, UV exposure, road debris and weather damage, powder coating has the potential to keep vehicles looking "showroom quality" for much longer.
There's also market potential for high-heat-resistant powder coating for aftermarket exhaust systems. This is already in production for some aftermarket parts, but the corrosion resistance, chip resistance and ability to prolong the life of the system has incredible potential for the whole of the new-car market.
The most promising growth potential for powder coating in the automotive industry comes from plastic surfaces, however. Plastic, sheet-molded compounds are treated with wet finishes, which reverts back to the initial problem that gave rise to powder coating back in the '70s. Though some plastic surfaces can withstand the curing heat needed for powder coating, it's still not a viable option for every plastic surface used in automotive production. The various compositions of a plastic surface make it more difficult for powder to adhere as well.
New developments in ultraviolet curing methods for powder coating plastic are addressing this challenge, however, so it won't be long before the benefits of powder coating reach each and every aspect of new vehicles.
Industrial Powder Coating at AR Powder Coating
With the virtually limitless applications in the automotive industry and the continuously evolving methods, there's no question that powder coating is on its way to becoming a vital technology in the world of industrial coating.
At AR Powder Coating, we offer both batch and conveyor production coatings to handle any automotive powder coating projects. We also provide masking, chemical stripping, parts and assembly and fabrication services for industrial applications.
If you're a manufacturer interested in an industrial powder coating and want to learn more about our services, contact us to speak with a representative and get started!


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Émines (en wallon Émene) est une section de la commune belge de La Bruyère située en Région wallonne dans la province de Namur.

C'était une commune à part entière avant la fusion des communes de 1977.

Étymologie
1209 Hesmeines, 1211 Esmines

 Lieu aux prairies (germanique *imn-ina).
 Propriétés de (suffixe -inas) Emmo, anthroponyme germanique.

Histoire
 Emines fut l'une des communes où eut lieu un vol pour lequel la bande Noire fut notamment jugée en 1862.
 Émines fusionna sous le régime français avec les localités de Chenoy, Hulplanche, Saint-Martin Huglise et Seumois.
 Fin du , un fort fut érigé au sud de l'entité, faisant partie de la ceinture de forts de Namur.

Notes

Lien externe
 Histoire, étymologie, patrimoine

Bibliographie
 Emmanuel Laurent - La Bande noire de l'entre-Sambre-et-Meuse Coecke et Goethals étaient-ils innocents ? – Print Express Bruxelles.

Emines
La Bruyère (Namur)


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Category Archive: Features
Connecting with the Community
"We do what we can to enhance all their life initiatives," said Trevor. "We feel like it's our civic duty to do that. We just want to help fill the needs so the community prospers."
Haleigh Erramouspe May 29, 2020 2020 Issue, Features
50 Years in the Making
In true West Texas fashion, Texas Tech University and its surrounding communities came together, overcame tremendous obstacles, and, against all odds, finally got the veterinary school they had waited so long for.
Katelynn Butler May 28, 2020 2020 Issue, Features
Growing Gold
Wenwei Xu, Ph.D., is a leading corn scientist in Lubbock, Texas. He is currently working on many specialty projects to help West Texas farmers conserve water while still making a profit.
Jacey DuBois May 27, 2020 2020 Issue, Features
Hank's New Voice
As the importance of agricultural education increases, the National Ranching Heritage Center continues to provide educators with innovative […]
Auden McBeath May 26, 2020 Features
A Passion for People, Policy and Cotton
Whether he is walking the halls of Capitol Hill advocating for the southern plains cotton industry or driving a tractor through the red dirt of Crosby County, Texas, Steve Verett has left his footprint on the agriculture industry.
Libby Wacha May 23, 2020 Features
A Cup with Kerry
What makes the perfect cup of coffee?
In April 2018, Kerry Mayfield founded Tierras Planas Roasters and transitioned into a full-time coffee roasting career and begin learning how to make the perfect cup.
Darbey Havens May 5, 2020 2020 Issue, Features
Kirk Martin: Young Farmer Here to Stay
Although only 26, Martin has years of experience after having helped his Father on the farm when he was a young teen. He knew he wanted to be a farmer when farming became a lifestyle and not a hobby. Years later, Martin is active on and off of the farm, working to inform both those within and outside of the ag industry.
Giovana Zamorano May 2, 2020 2020 Issue, Features
Rookie on the Rise
Leaving Las Vegas with a high chin, a trophy saddle in the back seat, and a victory lap around the Thomas and Mack is merely a fantasy for almost anyone who's ever sat in the saddle. For 19-year-old Texas Tech University student and rodeo athlete, Chet Weitz, his first taste of Vegas came at the ripe age of three.
Colton Snedecor May 1, 2020 Features
Street's Light: Recognizing Alumnus Barry Street's Undeniable Gift of Serving
Barry Street's background in agriculture paved the way to where he is today and the impact he is making within the Texas Tech and West Texas communities.
Maeley Herring April 29, 2020 2020 Issue, Features
The Sorghum Industry's John of all Trades
John Duff can be described as a man of many hats. He oversees two roles, one with National Sorghum Producers and another with United Sorghum Checkoff Program; he was a key individual during the sorghum industry's involvement in the China Trade War, and is the host of the Sorghum Smart Talk podcast.
Dylan Davidson April 29, 2020 2020 Issue, Features
All Roads Lead Back to West Texas
A recent high school graduate from a rural West Texas town stepped onto the Texas Tech University campus in fall of 2000 – the turn of a new century. She knew three things: she loved agriculture, she enjoyed politics, and she had absolutely no idea what she wanted to be when she "grew up." Yet, there she stood, meeting with her academic adviser, "all grown up."
Sherrie Ray April 29, 2020 2020 Issue, Features
Follow me to Turkey, TX
Hotel Turkey, a historical icon in Turkey, Texas, built in 1927, was a place Pat and Tina Carson regularly drove by and wished they could buy and restore. When the owner, a friend of the Carsons, offered to sell it to them, their wish came true.
Emmy Powell April 29, 2020 Features
A Greater Purpose: Thinking globally, acting locally.
A mission group of eight travel over open sewer systems on less than ideal roads in a country that experiences conditions most probably cannot even imagine. They pull up to see kids happily playing with a soccer ball in wet, muddy dirt. The kids are excited to see the mission group who are coming to paint their home, an orphanage. The excitement on the kids' faces make them forget the conditions and they truly understand the reason they are there: to make life better for those less fortunate.
Kylee Syra April 28, 2020 2020 Issue, Features
Blind, Bold and Brilliant
Faith and Caleb Snapp, two visually impaired goat showmen, continue to defy the odds every day. They prove that through a life of a determination, resilience and kindness, anything is possible. As they prepare for college, the twins reflect back on their time in agriculture as two blind individuals who changed the way the show industry accommodates students with disabilities.
Tanner Drennan-Keeton April 27, 2020 2020 Issue, Features
Growing up in Lubbock and being more interested in theater than cotton, this CEO has had the opportunity to direct his own play – except instead of on a stage – his actors are staff members at the South Plains Food Bank.
Hannah Van Der Schans April 27, 2020 2020 Issue, Features
Meat: Is it What's for Dinner?
A juicy, thick cut hamburger patty sizzling on the seasoned bars of a smoky grill has long been an American staple. Topped with a slice of melty sharp cheddar, watery lettuce, and succulent tomato slices, what meat eaters have always known as a hamburger is changing as the market landscape is adapting to consumers demands.
Ashtyn Carr April 26, 2020 2020 Issue, Features
Day of the Hereford
Ryder sold his Grand Champion Polled Hereford for a record-breaking $300,000 at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, the biggest steer show in Texas. He and Cupid Shuffle shocked the stock show world by being the first Hereford breed to win the top prize in Fort Worth since 1982 and the first recording of a Polled Hereford to ever win the show.
Jessica Barrett April 20, 2020 2020 Issue, Features


10-year-old with a brain injury who was removed from family due to physical abuse.
11-year-old living in a shelter, on the run from mother's abusive spouse.
12-year-old rescued from a house fire. The mother and sister weren't so lucky.
11-year-old who found her sibling hanging from the backyard hills hoist, a few months after the father was arrested for murdering the child's mother.
9-year-old who cowered while the family was held in a siege.
8-year-old who hid behind a tree as Martin Bryant shot people at Port Arthur.
6-year-old whose sister was burned in a horrific car accident.
7- year-old who visited his father in jail each weekend and wanted him home for Christmas.
These are just some of the children I've taught (details changed to prevent identification). Every teacher has stories they could share.
Domestic violence, drugs, alcohol, crime, trauma, tragic accidents, mental illness, misadventure, sickness – this is the world many of our children inhabit.
Meanwhile, teachers and principals are consumed with knowing our impact, ensuring every child has a year's growth for a year's education, that no one is coasting, that standards aren't slipping, that our impact is measured and our effect size is greater than 0.4.
And our education reformers focus on no excuses policies, mandatory phonics tests, literacy and numeracy tests for teachers, and how to deliver education on a budget.


If you haven't yet, you should check out Vidi.Space's series Johnny Houser VS. In Johnny's second season he single-handedly takes on the Malvern Manor while he spends multiple nights alone in the infamous location.
While investigating the Manor's attic Johnny begins receiving messages featuring the name Eunice. Soon after the name was said Josh Heard, the owner of the Malvern Manor, confirms some amazing new history recently discovered relating to a girl named Eunice and her death at the Malvern Manor.
First owned as a family home by Mr. Isaac. B. Ringland (1827-1880) formerly from Pennsylvania, he moved to Malvern in 1869, working in the lumber business. He was married to Mary A. Evans, had five children, William (died in infancy), Harvey, Emma, Mary Eva, and Margaret. He was elected as mayor during this time.
1890 – After the passing of Mr. and Mrs. Ringland, the home was in possession of R. E. K. Mellor, a family associate.
1890 – The Ringland family home was sold to Julia Betts. The property was expanded, and the building was refitted and furnished for use as a hotel/boarding house. While construction was going on, a small bible was uncovered in a cornice, most likely from a Masonic rite when the building was under construction.
1891- The Cottage Hotel opens to the public.
1895 – After Julia Betts' passing, the Cottage Hotel was purchased by Dr. George A. Avrill in December. Dr. Avrill spent hundreds of dollars expanding the property to the house twice it's former capacity. This hotel was very popular with railway travelers, and the boarding house was the residence of the local doctor, I.U. Parsons. The property was eventually sold to his son A. D. Avrill and daughter Florence Avrill while George retired to California.
1903 – Due to failing health, Mr. Avrill leased the property to C. W. Reed, an Omaha hotelier who runs the Cottage Hotel for the next two years.
1905 – Avrill trades the property for 300 acres of land, to a Mr. H. J. Bower of Hamburg, IA. The property is then leased to Mrs. Allen and LeGore, who updated the interior of the hotel and reopened it to the public.
1906 – 1956 the Cottage Hotel passes through many hands, however, many of the owners do not stay more than a year. The name changes to the Piper Hotel, and its last owner is Cuba Cox.
1956 – The Piper Hotel is sold to Bessie Smith, Mildred Peterson and Eyvonne Wederquist who plan to remodel the hotel into a rest home with a maximum capacity of 45 people. The building reopens in October of that year as the Nishna Cottage nursing and rests home. The Nishna Cottage then becomes a group home.