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The Mods
In the excitement of the early days of the British Invasion of 1964, Van Leister and Paul Narotski, two boyhood friends from Mattapan who had harmonized with the songs of Buddy Holly, the Everly Brothers, Del Shannon, and the Beach Boys, watched the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show, and said, "Let's start a band."
Van approached Jack Petersen, whom he had known since pre-nursery school classes at their church, and who Van knew had taken piano lessons for many years. Jack was intrigued, but pointed out that none of them had even held a guitar. Van convinced him that that was a minor inconvenience; after all, they had been singing along with records for years, and sounded pretty good, thank you very much—what's the big deal?? Van's brother Robbie was recruited to play drums and sing back up, but was shortly let go when it was found he couldn't carry a tune or keep a beat. Their youthful naiveté and unabashed enthusiasm led them to continue their search.
Still needing a drummer, they proceeded to audition Harry Sandler, a neighborhood kid who owned a pair of drumsticks. He auditioned by playing along with a record in his living room on a vinyl-covered stool with a loose, jangly sounding rack. Van and Jack looked, listened, and said, "Wanna play in a band?" And at the snap of a finger, Harry was rescued forever from a seemingly unbearable future as a management trainee in a soon-to-be-defunct discount store.
Now all they needed was an actual musician to round out the band. Enter 14-year-old musical prodigy Chuckie Norton. Chuck was quite unhappy at being relegated to bass guitar in the Miltones by leader Jack Marcellino (who years later would go on to be a founding member of Sha-Na-Na) because his 14-year-old bandmates were even better than Chuck. So when the boys asked him if he would rather be bassist for the Miltones, or LEAD guitarist for this new vocal group, Chuck chose this unlikely collection of exuberant dilettantes with no visible evidence of musical ability. They all went out and bought instruments. They practiced a few songs, headed to Walker's Riding Apparel for some cool band clothes, and Crystal's Shoes for Beatle Boots.
They learned a dozen or so songs and played their first show within weeks, a free performance for the Milton Demolay on December 28, 1964 under the name of "The Evergreens," a name suggested by Jack's cousin Ralph Donabed. Ralph could actually play a little rhythm guitar and was quickly recruited, as the boys could use all the help they could get… (They may have been naïve but they weren't stupid.) Ralph soon became the Al Jardine of the Mods when he opted to go back to college in Washington D.C rather than drop out and hitch his wagon to the Mods' star (life is about choices, both good and bad). [You might remember that Al Jardine left the Beach Boys early in their career to go to dental school, but scooted back when they started to hit it big…. Who knows what would have become of the Mods if Ralph had stayed.]
As a result of that highly successful gig, they were hired for $50 to play their first paying job at Gate of Heaven School in South Boston, a fee that eventually escalated to $100 in the form of bonuses to play longer for the screaming fans. After the others in the band fended off attempts by Van to name the band "The Curtains" (any lamer than "The Doors"??) and Paul's suggestion of "Paul N. and the RayMen," they somehow got comfortable with "The Mods" (as in Mods and Rockers) by default more than by any great attraction or meaningfulness of the name. They were being booked regularly at local high school and church dances all over the South Shore and especially Braintree, where they had a huge following. They were cooking now!!! Not only was the music a thrill, but the girls were well worth playing for! By the time the spring came, the band was the hottest thing in Braintree, and each of the Mods was invited to Braintree High School's Senior Prom.
Their repertoire was highlighted by tunes never before attempted by local bands. Van and Paul traded lead singing duties admirably. Their music was distinguished by Paul's high lead harmonies on never before heard songs prior to the Mods' bringing them to the stage. Such songs as the Everly Brothers' All I Have to Do is Dream, and the Beatles' Tell Me What You See, and Jack and Paul's tight background harmonies that made their Beatles covers soar, such as You Can't Do That, Money, Twist and Shout, and especially Boys with the thrilling "Mop-bop-shu-wah" backgrounds. Chuck's Fender Jazzman rang out in bell-like brilliance on lead, and Harry's distinctive flamboyant drumming style thrilled the girls (at least by his own account of those years).
If you wanted to see the band at the Rexicana Ballroom in Marshfield, you had to hitchhike to Marshfield early, or you wouldn't get in. Soon they got a call to play the Cotillion Ballroom in Taunton, where the owners were trying to develop a regular dance…the Mods were well received, and the crowds got bigger and bigger, until they were offered the position of "house band," and were put under contract by owner Sam Stone and his partner Ronnie Hebshie…..R&S Productions, as Sam and Ronnie were known, bought the boys new amplifiers and guitars, stage clothes, publicity photos, Mods book covers, and a candy apple red Econoline van with the band's logo painted on the side!! They began booking them all over New England. One of the highlights was that they became the Tuesday night band at the Rathskellar (later known as simply "The Rat") in Kenmore Square. Monday nights the regular band was The Lost (with Willie Alexander) and Wednesdays it was Barry and the Remains. This led to their becoming popular with the college crowd, and they began doing college mixers.
Then their managers booked them into TR Productions, a recording studio on Commonwealth Ave in Boston, where they recorded "Stop Your Sobbing," an obscure album cut by the Kinks, backed with "Won't Shed a Tear," an early song by Chuck, the lead guitarist. Years later, Ray Davies (The Kinks) and Chrissie Hynde & The Pretenders, teamed-up in the studio, and "Stop Your Sobbing" became a hit…The Mods' recordings were rescued from the only known surviving copies on a 78 rpm acetate, and transferred to CD for posterity.
The boys split from R&S, and soon entered a Battle of the Bands, and won a spot opening for the Rolling Stones at Manning Bowl in Lynn in 1966. They shared what passed as a dressing room (under the Stadium seats) with the Stones, and were struck by their resemblance to troll-like gnomes close up. The Mods played their opening set, and were followed by the Tradewinds, The Standells, and The McCoys. In any case, the security was poorly planned, it started to drizzle, and 20 minutes into the Stones' set, the crowd rushed the stage, police overreacted, shot tear gas, and the angry crowd started throwing chairs and that was the end of the show. The Stones were off in a limousine, and the whole event was chronicled on the front page of the Boston Record-American the next morning.
Next the band hooked up with Arnie "Woo Woo" Ginsburg, hot dj at WMEX, and played numerous gigs with him. But soon they were being booked at the Surf Nantasket, and thereafter at the Surf Salisbury and Hyannis. Their popularity with the crowds quickly led to their being signed as a house band in a stable headed by the Rockin' Ramrods, and including the Pilgrims, the Techniques, The Tidal Waves, The Sandelles, and The Pied Pipers.
Over the next several years, they played all over New England, and were popular regulars at the Rexicana Ballroom in Marshfield, Catholic Memorial High School, and Avon High School.
At the end of their second year as a band, their lead singer, Van, left the band to spend more time with his family. The remaining four continued for another year. The highlight of their last year together was opening for the Dave Clark 5 at the Boston Garden. Among others, they played with The Young Rascals, The Barbarians, and The Brooklyn Bridge.
After almost three years as a band, The Mods broke up. Harry caught the wave of the "BossTown Sound," and became the drummer for Orpheus, who proceeded to record 3 excellent albums, and tour the country extensively, as well as appearing on many TV shows, and performing on film sound tracks. He later had a career as a solo performer. Currently he is a vice-president of a speakers' booking agency. Chuck performed for several years with Myles Connors' Myles and the Wild Ones, and later played with Avon-based Big Sky Country. He moved to Cape Cod and eventually recorded two albums of Christian songs. Van started several businesses, and is currently production manager for a local company. Paul ran his own business for many years until he was lured into teaching by the dream of summers off and weeklong vacations during the school year. He maintains relative control in the classroom by reminding his 3rd graders that he knows more than they do, and anyway, he's bigger than they are. Jack was in the recording business for many years and is now in sales.
All five of the Mods have settled with their families in the New England area. The "Live at the Surf" show was the first time the "Rock Legends of the 60's" had played together in almost 37 years. They are delighted at being referred to as such, except for maybe Harry, who actually believes that he is, indeed, a legend…..
In early 2003, Chuck White of the Boston Rock and Roll Museum interviewed Jack and Harry about the 60's rock scene, and asked if the Mods might be convinced to reunite for one night for a Live at the Surf Nantasket benefit for the Museum.
Never one to let an obstacle like not even having seen their lead guitarist for the better part of four decades stand in the way, Harry responded, "Sure, we'd love to do it!!! Count us in!!" Harry then set out to round up the rest of the band. Jack, Paul, and Van were quickly recruited. After many phone calls, Chuck was finally located, and the band practiced over the next several months.
On May 17, these Boston Rock Legends of the 60's were introduced live, by none other than Arnie "Woo Woo" Ginsburg, as well as by an enthusiastic, if not entirely accurate, videotaped introduction by Lennie Baker of the Wantells, Pilgrims, and Sha-Na-Na. They shared the bill with the Surf All-Stars, and the Remains, playing to an enthusiastic crowd at the Regent Theatre in Arlington.
Rocking out in their inimitable style, the vocals soared, and Chuck once again "played his guitar like a ringin' a bell" to the repeated roar of the audience's standing ovations…..
The band got together sporadically after the Surf show in Arlington, but Chuck's failing health made it more and more of a challenge. Chuck passed away in the summer of 2006.
Not wanting that to be the end of the Mods' reunion, Harry reached out to Bobby Matulina. Remember the Miltones?? Well, Bobby was one of the three 14 year-old guitar prodigies that played with drummer Jack Marcellino. Harry asked him if he would be interested in jamming with the rest of the Mods. [A little background: After Chuck left the Miltones for the Mods, Bobby eventually became the lead guitarist for the Pilgrims, a Surf band started by Jack Marcellino, and Lenny Baker. Whenever Chuck was unable to make a Mods gig, whether because of sickness or because his father refused to let him leave the house because Chuck had not finished his school work, the boys would call on Bobby to replace. He would put on Chuck's stage clothes, and seamlessly fill his position. One time, when both the Mods and the Pilgrims were booked on the same Saturday night at the Surf Nantasket, Bobby played lead for BOTH bands, quickly changing his outfit between alternating sets.]
Bobby had played on and off over the intervening years, but had, for the most part, given up playing in favor of family considerations. He became an electrician, and in 2008 retired from IBEW Local 103 after 35 years on the job. When approached by the Mods, he had picked up his acoustic guitar, and was headed in a more acoustic direction. Gradually, he became interested in the Mods' music again, picked up his vintage Telecaster, and the Mods were back!! Over the last several years, the reconstituted Mods have played parties all over the New England area, and they hope to continue as long as they have the energy, and friends and fans have the desire to return those "Good Old Days."
The Mods on Orpheus Reborn
"Walk Right Back," The Mods (video)
Daily Dose article on the Stones '66 Tour
Lynn Item article on the Manning Bowl concert
The Daily Dose: The Rolling Stones Open Their American Tour in Lynn, MA
The Mods, the Stones and the Teenage Mob of 1966
The Rexicana Ballroom

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Tennis: Serena, Sloane, someone else? Who is going to rule the WTA this clay season?
Serena, Sloane, someone else? Who is going to rule the WTA this clay season?
After a Miami Open win last month, Sloane Stephens is looking to have a big clay-court season.
Like spring itself, the clay-court season evolves slowly, starting with near-wintry conditions. It will peak with flowers in full bloom under warm and sunny skies in Paris at the French Open. Right now, multiple questions are sprouting about what the WTA has in store during the clay segment.
1. Will the WTA free-for-all continue?
This year's Australian Open appeared to restore the order that had crumbled after Serena Williams left the tour as an expectant mother in February 2017. The stars dominated in Melbourne, as the singles final featured the two top seeds. But after the first Grand Slam, the volatility of 2017 crept back into the game, peaking at the end of the hard-court season as Lesya Tsurenko won Acapulco, Naomi Osaka took the big title at Indian Wells and Sloane Stephens burst out of a slump to win the Miami Open.
While some promising new players are emerging -- Osaka, Daria Kasatkina, Danielle Collins and CiCi Bellis among them -- the established names are likely to take control. Garbine Muguruza, Petra Kvitova, Sloane Stephens, Victoria Azarenka and Angelique Kerber all seem to be rounding back into form, and all of them are Grand Slam singles champions. We could see a surprise finalist here, a newcomer in the semis there. But clay calls for patience, consistency and experience -- the qualities of proven champions.
2. Will the Williams sisters be a factor?
This question invokes both sisters because at this point we don't even know where and when new mother Serena will play again. But you can't ever count her out when she decides to compete, so we'll leave the question hanging.
As for Venus, she probably will face a struggle to leave a significant mark on the Euroclay. She's a tepid 7-4 this year on all surfaces, with no finals. On clay, Venus hasn't been in a singles final since the Madrid Open in 2010. She was the No. 3 seed then but was upset in the title match by France's No. 24 Aravane Rezai.
Now 37, Venus has been in one French Open final, but it was a mind-boggling 16 years ago. She hasn't been as far as the quarterfinals since 2006. She's also been cutting back her already limited schedule, leaving herself little time to groove her clay game or play her way into contention at big events. Venus had a remarkable year in 2017, but if she's going to recapture the form that lifted her as high as No. 5 last fall, she will most likely do it during the summer grass and hard-court segments.
3. Will Simona Halep finally close the deal in Paris?
The diminutive, indefatigable Romanian has suffered some crushing defeats in big moments, but none as dispiriting as her 2017 French Open loss to Grand Slam finals rookie Jelena Ostapenko. Halep has plenty of motivation and experience, having lost a very close final in the same stadium in 2014 to Maria Sharapova. Yet Halep couldn't hold her lead of a set and a break against her 18-year-old opponent in June.
Halep went on to have a great year, finishing No. 1. Nobody faulted her for losing this year's Australian Open final to fellow WTA Grand Slam bridesmaid Caroline Wozniacki. Physically, Halep was a wreck, but she still managed to play an excellent match. While she's won just one minor title so far this year, Halep has compiled an outstanding 19-3 record, good enough to keep her No. 1 -- and to whet her appetite for more. She's positioned to have an excellent clay season, as long as the oft-injured 26-year-old remains healthy.
4. Who's likely to be the most pleasant surprise on clay?
Out with injury all of last spring, Stephens said in Miami that she sorely missed the clay season of 2017. "I'm really looking forward to it [this year]," she said. "I'm super excited to get back out there. Red clay is my favorite."
Stephens seems to be turning into a player who comes up big at critical moments. She's a Grand Slam champion now. Her cat-and-mouse tactics, clever counter-punching and excellent feel for the ball are tools that have carried her to the fourth round at Roland Garros twice in the past. A steady diet of red clay will do wonders for her fitness and confidence.
Also keep your eyes on Elina Svitolina, who's ranked No. 4 but flying under the radar as far as hype and expectations go. Just 23, she's a year younger than former French Open and Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza. While Svitolina hasn't won the big one, she has an impregnable baseline game, keeps improving slowly and has been super consistent. She could put together a great run on clay.
5. Will Ostapenko successfully defend her French Open title?
Very few first-time Grand Slam champions successfully defended those titles. Azarenka did it with back-to-back wins in Australian in 2012-13, but she's the outlier. So the odds are stacked against Ostapenko, who's just 20 years old and still adjusting to her newfound status -- and the pressures and distractions it brings.
But Ostapenko hasn't played badly. Her ranking was No. 47 at the time she won the French Open and was No. 7 by the end of the year. Now she's up to No. 5. Ostapenko hasn't lost a first-round match since the first week of the year, at Sydney. More promising, she made the final at the Miami Open. She's such a bold and powerful ball-striker that if she's fit she could dominate on clay, perhaps even emulate Azarenka with a successful defense of her first major title.


This is the last day of my summer holiday, so tomorrow I start working again. All in all I took about 23 rolls of film these 4 weeks. Today is also the first day of developing the negatives. I am also proud to say that the darkroom is ready to rock! I still have some minor details to do, but it is ready to be used. I'll update you on the last steps of the darkroom progress and hopefully some pictures later of Berlin.


There are plenty of reasons to hide a Blink Home Security Camera System. Most obvious is that you don't want any bad guys to see it. In this article, we will take a look at a few places and methods to hide a Blink home security camera.
To hide a Blink home security camera is going to take some changes in behavior plus some additional camouflage. Here are two suggestions.
First, don't ever use the night vision. Although technically, the Blink camera doesn't have traditional night vision. Whatever it is, don't use it. Most home security cameras deploy IR lights for night vision. The Blink camera use an extremely bright LED light. It's like pointing a bright flash light into the subject's face. You might as well tell them where the camera is located if you use this light. Just don't use it.
Secondly is the presence of the status indicator light. Cover it with some Duct Tape. This light comes on every time the camera is in live mode. Can't turn that off so cover it up.
Now that we have covered those important points, let's look at some clever ways to hide a Blink home security camera.
The Blink cameras have a nice wide 110 degree lens. It's made to see most of the room from a corner shelf. Keep the Blink camera on a corner shelf with a bunch of keepsakes surrounding it. It's hard to see it. Especially if you have that status indicator covered and don't use the night vision. I find that placing it away from a counter or table where it is out of the open is the first step in hiding a Blink camera.
Fake plants make for good camouflage. Plant your Blink camera inside a fake plant. Be sure the leaves do not get in the way of the wide angle lens. Everybody has a fake plant, so try this method out.
One of my favorite ways to hide a Blink camera is inside a tissue box. The Blink is a small camera. I like using a tall box of Kleenex tissues. Remove all the tissues. Cut a small hole to line up with the Blink camera lens placement. Put the Blink in the box, use some tape to keep it in place. Put the tissues back in the box. A tissue box with an elaborate design is going to mask the little hole fairly effectively. Most have one of these boxes of Kleenex tissues in their home already. So more than likely, it's a free hiding place.
You can also deploy some mounting accessories to hold your Blink home security camera in places people aren't expecting to find it.
That's where the Arkon Tripod Mount for Smartphones comes in. Yes, it's a smartphone mount but remember, the Blink camera is only 2.3 inches wide and has a flat back. It's going to fit perfectly within this mount. I like this tripod stand a lot because of it's flexible legs. Sure, you can use it like a traditional tripod, but that isn't going to hide the camera. The unique thing about this stand is the flexible legs. They wrap around stuff. Like a rail or post or chair leg. You get the idea. Put it in a place that a potential intruder would not look. I like the idea of placing it under a chair pointing upwards.
Don't forget that the Blink camera comes with a mounting bracket so you can also attach it to any flat surface such as a wall. The challenge is going to be how to keep it out of plain view. However, similar to the chair leg idea, you can also attach this to a wall under a shelf.
The primary idea behind a home security camera is to catch someone in the act so that you can hopefully stop them or at least catch them. Using these idea to hide a Blink home security camera should help you to pull that off.


Empires in Ruins is a Turn based strategy/Tower defense/Empire management hybrid, with a black humour infused plot, set in a grim, disillusioned world.
What is different in Empires in Ruins?
Empires in Ruins gameplay mechanics revolve around two main components: the main map (turn based strategy and empire management) and the combat map (real time tower defense).
You expand, strengthen and defend on a turn based strategy map. You will have 26 regions to tame and improve to increase production and military prowess while following a twisted plot that explores the lower aspects of human beings.
Fight then your battles in tower defense fashion with an advanced engine that edges on RTS for several features, while still not losing its original TD nature.
Conquer regions, fortify them and improve their productivity. Defend them from the internal rebellion and from the enemy in fast paced strategic Tower Defense maps.
More than 20 well specialized towers with unique special abilities (Flaming arrows, Caltrops, Dog Kennels, Harpoons, Throwing nets, Critical attack, etc..).
Non-combat buildings (Lumberjack, Mine, Quarry, Builders tent, Barracks, etc).
Enemy Sappers open new paths in the map during the game. Ground, water, air, amphibian, and special secret paths for incoming enemies.
25 unique maps each with special unique events.
Advanced construction system with workers, construction sites and construction times.
Hire Heroes to command your towers and Governors to rule your regions. Beware of betrayals.
You are Hans Heimer, the grumpiest, unruliest Sergeant of the Koth Army, sent on a punishment assignment: taming the rebellion that is raising in the Western Marches of the Principality of Koth. But as everything in the world of Empires in Ruins, every stinky rotting horse crap is covered by a plating of fake gold. If Sgt. Heimer thought that the mission was awful, it is only because he didn't see the rest of it yet.
Is it gonna be more than what the grumpy Heimer can chew or did someone just screw with the wrong Sergeant?


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I offer bespoke consultant services in the analysis, evaluation and presentation of ecological or biological data. In particular, I have experience in analysing experimental data, productivity data, capture-mark recapture data, population dynamics and count data, and data from radio and telemetry studies.
I offer very competitive rates and can consider both long- and short-term projects. Please Contact Me for more information.
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2015–present: Island Closures Technical Team Member, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, South Africa.
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2010–2014: Scientific Observer, Small Pelagic Working Group, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, South Africa.
Kyne PM, Barreto R, Carlson J, Fernando D, Francis MP, Fordham S, Jabado RW, Liu KM, Marshall A, Pacoureau N, Romanov E, Sherley RB and Winker H. 2019. Pteroplatytrygon violacea. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T161731A896169. [PDF of Supplementary Information].
Waller LJ, Crawford RJM, Sherley RB, Hagen C, Parsons N, Makhado A, Makoala M, Mann-Lang J, Oosthuizen A, Oosthuizen H, Shaw K, Stander N, van der Spuy S and Werth J. 2019. Conservation translocation guidelines of African penguins in South Africa. CapeNature.
Winker H, Sherley RB, da Silva C, Leslie R, Attwood C, Sink K, Parker D, Fairweather T and Swart L. 2018. A Red Listing support tool applied on sharks, rays, and chimaeras (chondrichthyans) abundance indices from South African demersal trawl surveys. Sub-equatorial African endemics IUCN Shark Specialist Group Meeting: Grahamstown, 23-26th April 2018.
Sherley RB. 2016. A Bayesian approach to understand the effect sizes, uncertainty and demographic impact associated with purse-seine fishing closures around African penguin colonies. Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Report: MARAM/IWS/DEC16/Peng Clos/P2. pp. 1–28. (Later published in Proceedings B).
Sherley RB. 2016. Additional analysis suggested in response to differences in variance estimates between Sherley (2016) and Ross-Gillespie & Butterworth (2016). Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Report: MARAM/IWS/DEC16/Peng Clos/P4. pp. 1–3.
Weller F, Sherley RB, Altwegg R, Jarre A and Shannon LJ. 2016. Additional perspectives for the Stock Assessment Review Panel on penguin population modelling for decision making. Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Report: MARAM/IWS/DEC16/Peng Press/P2. pp. 1–6.
Sherley RB. 2015. Proposal for additional analysis on the island closures feasibility data. Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Report: FISHERIES/2015/AUG/SWG-PEL/PENG/R1. pp. 1–8.
Sherley RB. 2015. Comments on FISHERIES/2015/AUG/SWG-PEL/PENG/M1, 'Points about technical proposals for determining the power and bias of estimators applied to "penguin experimental data", Part I'. Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Report: FISHERIES/2015/AUG/SWG-PEL/PENG/M1/RespR1. pp. 1–5.
Sherley RB. 2015. Comments and questions regarding FISHERIES/2015/AUG/SWG-PEL/PENG/D1. 'Suggestions re further penguin power analysis and estimator simulation test in response to panel recommendations'. Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Report: FISHERIES/2015/AUG/SWG-PEL/PENG/D1/RespR1. pp. 1–11.
Hagen C, Jarre A, Shannon L, Sherley RB, Steinfurth A, Crawford RJM, van der Merwe L, Wanless RM, Oosthuizen H, Pichegru L, Robinson K, Weller F, McInnes A, Winker H, Altwegg R, Ludynia K, Waller L and Makhado AB. 2014. Evaluating the state of knowledge on fishing exclusions around major African Penguin colonies. Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Report: MARAM/IWS/DEC14/PENG/A1. pp. 1–12.
Sherley RB. 2014. Bayesian estimates of the power to detect an effect of fishing closures around Robben Island on the breeding productivity of African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus). Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Report: FISHERIES/2014/APR/SWG–PEL/ICTT/19. pp. 1–14. (Later published in Biology Letters).


Is this real or just a satire?
Both, but the part about Kerry's last name actually being KOHN is for real.
Of course, prince of darkness nuttyyahoo's approval means a lot for DC's relocation to israhell.
Yes, there is the ring of truth in your piece. Told ya.


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Rain chances in the Dallas-Fort Worth area Friday night could create some wet playing conditions for high school football, but forecasters don't expect any severe weather.
Keisha Burns, KXAS-TV (NBC5) weather anchor, said rain chances tonight are scattered. She said the best chance for rain will be early in the afternoon, diminishing into the evening after the sun sets.
Some schools such as Mansfield High School have already reacted to tonight's expected rain.
Lightning, which can immediately delay games, is not expected with these showers.
"It looks like it'll be mostly rain," Burns said. Areas south of D-FW will have better chances of lightning, but Burns said she couldn't rule out the chance for a few scattered thunderstorms in the evening.


The Arlington County Board today approved a redevelopment plan that will replace a single-story building at 4000 Fairfax Drive – now housing Carpool restaurant — with a 22-story LEED Gold apartment building with 330 units. The redevelopment will include the remaking of a corner at Fairfax Drive and N. Quincy Street, creating a publicly accessible courtyard with a water feature, significant road and pedestrian improvements and three new retail spaces.
A church takes an extraordinary step to realize its vision of helping the community.


Anne Hill with Fiadh Winning, Kira and Bridgie Hayes, Lily and Liz Winning, Kildare Town.
Dáil Ceann Comhairle, Sean Ó Fearghaill TD, Municipal District Mayor, Cllr. Mark Stafford, and Maurice Heffernan of the organising committee.
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The successful Kildare Derby Festival Parade 2017, was held last Sunday June 25.
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The Vagabond: 1784 Indian massacre in Rainbow City
September 6, 2019 chris
By Danny Crownover
Through the years, many people ask The Vagabond about how the late Jerry Jones, a former Etowah County Tax Accessor, first became interested in genealogy and history. Several years ago, Jerry sent The Vagabond an article.
When Jerry was eight years old, he went with his family to Old Harmony Cemetery in what is now Rainbow City. The purpose was to clean the graves of his family members buried in the cemetery. The next day was Decoration Day, held on the Thursday before the first Sunday in August of each year.
Jerry's theory is that the Indian massacre, which took place at Old Harmony Cemetery in 1784, is the reason for the date. It has never been changed and is still observed on that day that sometimes falls in July and sometimes August.
Jerry and his family arrived very early in the morning to the cemetery and was given an area that was to be cleaned. Their instructions were to clean every grave of any grass or weeds and then rake and re-mound each grave site.
Jerry remembers being lifted over a large rock wall that surrounded three graves. The walls were high and he could not see over the top. He worked for what seemed endless hours and finally his oldest brother, H.C., told him it was time for their lunch break. He assisted Jerry in climbing back over the wall. Many other people had arrived, and everyone was working in a different area of the cemetery.
Jerry's family gathered on the hill top under six large cedar trees, and his mother unpacked a large amount of food. While they were eating, Jerry asked his dad, "Is our work about finished?" The reply was, "There is still work to be done."
Jerry then asked, "Who are all these people buried in all these graves?" His dad replied, "Nearly everyone buried here are kinfolks or connected to kinfolks. That is my mother and my little brother and sister buried right here," pointing to three graves.
Jerry read the inscription which read, "Lela Gilliland, wife of G. W. (George Walter) Jones," and gave the dates of her birth and death. There were two small stones on each side of her grave that read, "Louie Jones and Beulah Jones."
Adjoining these graves under the cedar trees were a number of small markers.
"These are my mother's brothers and sisters who died while they were young, and the big stone is my grandmother, Mary Jane Bentley Gilliland," his father said.
Jerry's great grandfather Andrew J. (Jack) Gilliland was still living and visited the family many times, sometimes staying for a week or more.
The family was standing next to a large area enclosed by a wrought iron fence. They walked to the gate and read the inscription, "W.J. Bentley." Upon entering, there was a large stone with the name W.J. (William Jackson) Bentley, and on the same stone was Amy G. (Amy Gilliam) Adams, wife of W.J. Bentley.
"These are my great grandparents," Jerry's daddy said.
A stone marker located on the other side of W.J. Bentley read, "Elizabeth Stephens, second wife of W.J. Bentley."
"We called her Aunt Puss," Jerry's dad said.
Inside of this same fence were markers for the brother and sisters of grandmother Gilliland and children of William Jackson and Amy Gilliam Adams Bentley.
As the family came out of the Bentley plot, Jerry's daddy moved over to two stones and said, "These are my great-grandfather and great-grandmother, Wiley Buford Gilliland and Martha Burnett Gilliland."
He moved over a couple of rows and pointed to another stone.
"Now here is Aunt Dame Gilbert. She was a sister of my great-grandmother, Martha Burnett Gilliland, and married Pleasant Gilbert. When I was a boy, they were our closest neighbors."
As the family was leaving that area, Jerry's father went to his father, George Walter Jones, and asked if Jerry would like to go with them. They moved down the hill, and as they passed grave stones, one of them would tell Jerry how they were connected to the family.
They came to another plot with a wrought iron fence. Inside were two graves with marble sides and a marble slab over the tops and appeared to be buried above ground.
"These are my mother's parents. Rev. Charles Best and his wife Jane," Daddy Jones said.
Jerry asked, "What was her maiden name?" Daddy Jones said, "I have never known."
Even at this time no one knows the maiden name of Jane Best.
Buried next was Daddy Jones' father and mother. There was a tall Masonic tomb stone which read, "M. D. L. Jones and his wife Ari Ann Best Jones."
Daddy Jones then moved his arms around and said, "These are all the families of Hugh Jones." By that time, they were standing at the big rocked wall that Jerry had spent the morning cleaning.
"These are graves of my grandparents, Hugh and Elizabeth Phillips Jones," Daddy Jones said.
He said that Hugh Jones had a large plantation in Whorton Bend on the Coosa River and the stones came from a quarry located on the east side of Dunaway Mountain, where the old Agricola Dairy Farm was once located.
Daddy Jones took Jerry to the different graves and said, "Here is Aunt Polly Ann Silvey, and below her, Aunt Becky (Rebecca) Gilbert and Aunt Tula (Taloola) Brown. This is Uncle Edmond C. Jones and Aunt Georgiana Gilliland, a sister of granddaddy Gilliland. They were neighbors on the other side. Here is Aunt Mandy (Amanda) Thomas."
Daddy Jones then pointed out the markers for two of Aunt Mandy husbands, both named Best. As the family moved up the hillside, they saw a large double marker of Aunt Nannie (Nancy) Gilbert and Aunt Cath (Catherine) Cline, all children of Hugh Jones.
Daddy Jones said, "This is the grave of my brother, John Jones."
Jerry asked, "Who is the third person buried inside the wall?" Daddy Jones said, "This is Isaac Moragne Jones, the oldest son of Hugh Jones. He was in the Civil War."
Jerry's dad said, "We missed the grave of another of their sons up on top of the hill." He was referring to John S. Jones. "He married Aunt Amanda Newton Yeats."
As they walked over this large plot, two graves were located next to the rock wall. There was a slab of cement over their graves but with no names.
Jerry asked, "Do you know whose graves these are?"
Jerry dad looked at Daddy Jones, and then Daddy Jones replied, "These are Clayton and James Jones. They were afflicted sons of Edmond Jones."
This, of course, triggered another question from Jerry.
"Who is Edmond Jones?"
Daddy Jones said, "He was my great-grandfather and the father of Hugh Jones.
Jerry next question was, "Where is he buried?"
Daddy Jones pointed to an area across the cemetery driveway and said, "Inside the rock wall over there. He is the one who gave the land for this cemetery and for the church."
Inside this wall were four graves. Daddy Jones pointed them out as Edmond Jones and his wife Nancy (Croxton) Jones and Edmond Jones, Jr., and his wife Cynthia Jones. Cynthia was a sister of Elizabeth Jones, the wife of Hugh Jones.
Daddy pointed to a grave just outside the wall and said, "This is Leeper. He was the favorite slave of Edmond Jones. They were very close."
Jerry asked Daddy Jones if this was the same Leeper that he had met when he had taken him to a barber shop in Attalla a couple of years before for his first barber shop haircut.
"No, but he was a son of the Leeper buried here. The younger Leeper worked on the Gilliland farm for many years but was never a slave."
Jerry remembered Leeper well. He was in the barber's chair when a tall, very straight and white-headed colored man walked in the shop. Daddy Jones immediately went to him and shook hands.
Suddenly, the colored man turned and came over to the chair and picked Jerry up and smiling said, "And another little Jones."
Jerry was shocked and a little frightened but daddy was smiling, so Jerry knew everything was all right. This Leeper lived to be near 100 years old. Jerry remembered he died when he was nearly grown. When granddaddy Gilliland moved to Attalla, Leeper joined him.
Jerry's next question was, "Who was Edmond's father?"
Both men stated that they did not know his name. Edmond was an orphan boy and his father was buried at the top of the hill. They could not show Jerry the grave but they knew that he was buried in that area.
Jerry's father took up the story from there.
"Edmond's father was moving from Georgia to West Florida along with a group. He had his two sons, Edmond age 5, and another son, age 3, with him. They had camped at the large spring which was located where the latest building of Harmony Baptist Church now stands. They were following the old Indian path that traveled south to Cahawba.
During the night, they were attacked by a group of Indians on horseback. They circled the camp and thought that everyone was dead, but Edmond Jones awoke during the raid and peeped out of the wagon. He saw the Indians on their horses, and one of them had his younger brother in his arms. They rode away, and the child was never found. Jerry's grandfather thought his name was Joe Jones.
Edmond was found by a white man who had heard of the attack but whose name they did not know. He came to investigate and found the boy and buried the dead. Both Jerry's father and grandfather thought they were all buried in a common grave.
There were also some Indians that had been killed during the ambush and were also buried at the same site. It is not known if they were in the common grave. Edmond was reared by the man that found him, and when he was grown, he started a search for his family. They said that when the Indians ceded the land in Alabama, Edmond Jones returned to the site of the massacre. He obtained the land where his father was buried and built Harmony Meeting House as a memorial to his father.
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Editorial (English)2018年5月28日
The responsibility of media and the media literacy of readers
Recently, there are more and more Japanese media that translate news in local newspapers and so on into Japanese and publish it, so we are able to know the local news, which is amazing itself.
However, there was an occurrence with which I wondered if it's alright to translate the original articles into Japanese and publish it with no deliberation.
It was a case of raping happened the other day, and a Japanese medium reported the real name of the victim.
It never happens in Japan.
It'd be still difficult that the victim is identified only with the name, and if it's in a foreign language, it'd be even more difficult.
However, there's a possibility that the name of the victim, who has no fault, remains with the article of the matter forever. That's a secondary damage.
would there be a significance of reporting the true name of the victim for the medium?
That'd be because the source reported the real name and the medium just translated it all into Japanese and publish it. However, if so, does the medium have no responsibility for it?
A while ago, a Japanese curation medium, operated by a big IT company, got accused of publishing an article from a source which didn't have a clear evidence of the article, and I think the case this time is similar.
Cambodia's media used to report car accidents and so on without being blurred out, which would definitely need to be blurred out, if in Japan, but recently more media have started blurring out on such cases and the ethics of the media is changing here in Cambodia.
About reporting real names on media, it has always been discussed. For example, if a significant crime is committed by a minority, if the real name of him/ her should be reported. Some people say that the freedom of the press should be secured, but I wonder if the matter this time can be solved just with the "freedom of press".
Cambodia has more persistent ideas of chastity than Japan, and I feel sinful in the contents of the report from the viewpoint of the future life of the victim woman.
I am discussing the rights or wrongs of using real names in reports and articles, but if a source just translates a source into another language without an evidence for the source, it could be a false report, and if it's shared by more and more people, that could lead to a decline in a reliance of the media industry itself. Especially in Cambodia, the influence of Facebook is huge while the media literacy has not been developed well yet, so the media should have responsibility for their articles, I suppose.
Nonetheless, as well as curation media, the media which translate articles into another languages and publish it are appreciated indeed. Therefore, the media, including us, have to recognize our responsibility for any reports and articles while the readers need to develop their own media literacy as well.


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USA's Patriot system is pitiful semblance of Russia's S-300
Russia » Politics
Pravda.Ru conducted an interview with Colonel Sergei Khatylev, former chief of Russian anti-aircraft missile forces, to learn an expert opinion about state-of-the-art anti-aircraft missile systems of the Russian Army.
"Anti-aircraft missile system S-400 "Triumf" is second to none in the world and is recognized as the most advanced system of the kind. The idea to create a long-range system appeared during the 1990s to destroy targets at a maximum range at medium altitudes.
"The missiles that were previously developed for the S-300 system can also be used in the S-400 complex. The range of detection systems depends not only on technical parameters but also on geography. Therefore, the S-400 has several options for long-range guidance.
"The heart of the S-400 system is the head of mixed active and semi-active guidance that had been developed since the 1980s. The head has a function to search for enemy aircraft in a given area. That is, the missile arrives to the designated area and starts looking for the target.
"Also, following external commands, a missile can receive information about the enemy and take aim directly in the area designated for destruction. This perfect system was created by the team of engineers led by Almaz-Antei chief designer, Professor Lemansky.
He was personally in charge of all the works. People would not sleep at night as they were making the weapon that would be capable of destroying not only aeroballistic, but also ballistic targets, to protect the sky above Russia. Unfortunately, during the final tests in 2007, Lemansky tragically died right on the range ground. A street in the town of Elektrostal, the Moscow region, was named in his honor."
"What targets can "Triumf" detect and destroy?"
"Anti-aircraft missile system S-400 can detect and destroy tactical and strategic aircraft, as well as aircraft of early radar warning, helicopters, cruise missiles, hypersonic cruise missiles, their warheads, guided air bombs, vulnerable elements of land, surface targets, medium range ballistic missiles, tactical and aeroballistic missiles, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles. There is a very wide range of targets.
"The S-400 complex consists of several vehicles. The anti-missile system includes a command post, a radar complex and automated equipment, a multi-functional radar and a launching system that ensures all pre-launch operations.
"The MRLS radar can detect 300 line targets simultaneously. The electronic equipment of the system offers a few options to the commander, who makes a final decision. Electronic equipment analyzes air traffic situation on their own and takes aim, while a person controls the situation and makes decisions with the help of the equipment.
"The S-400 system can use four types of missiles and four options for obtaining targeting, receiving information from both internal and external sources.
"To date, there are no analogues to Russia's S-400 in the world. This is recognized by all professionals in the world. The US-made Patriot PAC-5 is a pitiful semblance of Russia's S-300 PM-2. The American system can not even be compared with the S-400 as it is too far behind it on all parameters.
"Interestingly, Russian military commanders offered to demonstrate the abilities of the S-300 and the Patriot systems during an arms show in Abu Dhabi. We were ready for the event, but the Americans refused."
"Why did they refuse?"
"They knew that the performance of their system would not let them catch up with the performance of the S-300. There are many disadvantages of the US Patriot that make the American system a lot less effective. It is also important that the Americans expect an air enemy only in a certain sector, while Russia practices all-round defense.
"The Americans are not ready to work, if the target suddenly appears from another direction. They have no rotating antenna post - they launch missiles in an inclined plane. Russia's state-of-the-art systems can protect air space of the country effectively. And of course, our air defense continues to improve."
Interview conducted by Alyona Mirgorodskaya
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Lots going on...
Former Congressman Rob Simmons won the support of the state Senate, and his confirmation as the state's new and first-ever business advocate is complete. The vote came with lots of advice from Democrats on exactly what he needs to do to spur the state's economic development.
The legislature's Appropriations Committee is expected to release its version of a state spending bill sometime today. The Revenue, Finance and Bonding Committee is scheduled to release its version of how to pay for it next week. Then the fun begins as the Democratic leadership and the governor's office spar over their differences.
On the national level, former Tenn. Sen. Fred Thompson appears poised to throw his hat into the presidential sweepstakes next week. That will certainly shake up the Republican side of the ledger.
And tomorrow we get a look at how well U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, did in the fundraising category when his office releases the first quarter Federal Elections Commission's campaign finance report. Courtney, who visited with the Norwich Bulletin's Editorial Board yesterday, wouldn't say how much - only that it will be higher than $200,000.
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Sports Leagues logos
Canadian Football League (CFL) logo
Founded in 1956, the Canadian Football League is currently considered the highest level of competition in Canadian football. The Canadian Football League logo has gone through at least four major overhauls.
For most of its history, there have been a football and a leaf. While the leaf dominated the original CFL logo, it grew smaller on the two logotypes used from 1969 to 2015. On the earliest logo, the leaf combining orange, yellow, and green looked rather realistic. It was placed over a baseball housing the lettering "CFL" and surrounded by a blue ribbon with the full name of the league.
The following emblem (1969-2002) featured a red leaf over a white helmet with a black outline. The text "CFL" could be seen over the leaf. On the logo used from 2002 to 2015, the lettering was black, and there was a red football flying above it. Behind the football, the red leaf could be seen.
On the current emblem, only a part of the leaf is present, while the football is absolutely abstract – there's only a hint (the black seam on the top). The palette combines black, grey, and red, the traditional color of the Canadian maple leaf. This version of the CFL logo also houses the full name of the league in French.
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Peter West
PETER WEST (Lighting Designer) Peter West is a native New Yorker transplanted to the Pacific Northwest. His early lighting work for groundbreaking modern dance companies such as Cirque/Portland Dance Theatre was followed by many ballets for Oregon Ballet Theatre. He is Designer in Residence at Portland State University's Opera Studio, having lit The Merry Widow, Street Scene, Dialogues des Carmélites, La Rondine, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Le Nozze di Figaro. He designed lighting for Carmen, Martha, Der Rosenkavalier, Andrea Chénier, Don Giovanni and Don Pasquale for Portland Opera, for whom he is Assistant Lighting Designer. He has designed and produced corporate events and trade shows worldwide for Nike, Nordstrom, Nintendo, Skechers, Intel, Autodesk, Hewlett-Packard, Adidas and Dr. Martens. His architectural projects include lighting for The Museum at Warm Springs, the UC Berkeley Anthropological Museum and Niketown Atlanta. He is Resident Lighting Designer at Milagro Theatre, earning four Drammy Awards in previous years. Recent work for Artists Repertory Theatre includes Seven Guitars, The Motherf***er with the Hat and Exiles. He lit Invasion! and Sans Merci for Badass Theatre Company, Parade for Staged! Musical Theatre Company and Songs for a New World and Hair for Enlightened Theatrics. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Northwest Dance Theatre and is occasionally an adjunct instructor in the theatre departments of Portland Community College and Lewis and Clark College.


As much as we like our freedom and flexibility to choose work and work anytime and anywhere across the globe, there are also a few downsides of being a freelancer. Paying attention to these downsides such as irregular income, late payments, disputes with clients and more, is crucial and can potentially break your career as a freelancer (and dragging yourself back to a 9-5 job).
Have you protected yourselves in those areas yet? If you're not sure, don't panic. Here are some tips to reduce the risks of each issue.
Think about how much you need to sustain yourself on a monthly basis. Everyone has fixed bills to pay such as phone, internet, utilities, rent, etc. Calculate how much you need to cover your expenses and savings. That will be your monthly financial goal to attain.
For example, if you require $5000 a month and each project costs $1000. That's 5 projects a month. Do also take note of the seasonalities of projects outsourced. If you're serving a B2B client, chances are December could be a lull period so try to get more projects ahead of time and you could stop work in December too!
Clients = Money. Getting the clients will be a tricky part. Get yourself listed in online freelancing platforms like ZomWork, UpWork or Fiverr to showcase your portfolios and get a consistent flow of projects.
Don't you hate having to chase for a late payment? Because I do!
Personally, I prefer using freelancing platforms to ease my pain of chasing for payment. Time is money. With a small fee, it helps me to save time and deal with the administrative process from creating contracts, collecting payment and generating invoices.
There is a great feature called escrow payments where clients place a deposit before commencing work so you know that clients will pay when your work is done.
I know we all hate reading contracts (maybe not applicable to lawyers). Be honest, do you scroll and skip the agreements online and just click 'I Agree' without really reading them? DO NOT do that with your contract or brief provided by employers because they are your protection.
In every contract, ensure that you list your scope of work and set how many iterations your client is allowed for your work. Protect yourself that if anything goes beyond your scope of work, it will be additional cost and so on.
Read them carefully before you sign or agree to take on the project, ask the client if you have questions and always put it in writing.
As a freelancer, you lose the company benefits such as health insurance and paid leaves. Consider personal insurance to protect yourself from loss of income. In Singapore, you can purchase an independent Freelancer Income Protection offered by Gigacover, a growing insurance company in Singapore, with a very affordable rate.
There is no way we can predict illness or injury- let's all touch wood to avoid "tempting fate."
5. Get it done, submit it, document it!
Rule #1 in any industry and work environment: ALWAYS document your work!
Have you ever worked on Microsoft Excel and then it crashed on you? Or your computer just went "blue screen of death"? What's worse, you haven't saved a thing at all!
With plenty of cloud-based apps like Google Drive and Dropbox, you can easily save your files and access anywhere. It is user-friendly, free of charge and they have auto-saving and versioning (ability to go back into an old version of the file) function.
Start saving your files in these apps, provide access to your clients and start collaborating! Easy peasy, right?
With these essential tips, it doesn't take much effort to safeguard yourself. A little goes a long way. Protect yourself from having to deal with the viable problems before it becomes a real pain. When you've got all covered, you can sit back, relax, and keep hustling!
A third culture marketing consultant. A wise man once said, "If you can DREAM it, you can DO it." We all know it's Walt Disney.


Being the victim of an armed robbery has the consequences of not only losing valuables, but also the possibility of being injured, besides the emotional trauma that ensues. The experience of being mugged has indeed far worse damages than mere burglary as the target is, in this case, always in the presence of the offender. Although the latter might not use the weapons, their mere presence can affect the psychological health of the victim. Those participating in such criminal acts are public enemies to people on the streets or homeowners, but mostly to those managing a business and customers.
First of all, train employees. They should be aware of self-defence, and the necessary measures to be taken in the case of an armed robbery. They should know that the robbers are just as nervous as they are, so handling the robbers might be easier than expected.
Discreetly watch customers by greeting them at entry/exit and offering to help them while they are looking at merchandise.
Employees should also be trained to recognise and deal with suspicious people who might be potential criminals and prevent a situation to arise beforehand.
It is therefore important that they report such matters without any delay to the concerned staff; committing an armed robbery is no simple task as it requires proper planning, which means that the robber will be visiting you from time to time before getting into the real action.
Then, establish proper opening and closing procedures, which include at least two employees.
Moreover, the building's interior and exterior should both be well lit and visible from the streets so robbers will be dissuaded to get into action, especially with weapons, if they have witness or people coming to the rescue.
Many at times, warehouses are primed target. High value stock is a mega luring factor in business theft. Controlling access with barriers, security gates and human personnel is a must to every businesses holding stock in UK.
In addition, keep emergency telephone numbers close at hand and do not hesitate to contact the police if an aggressive or threatening individual is spotted.
Install a silent alarm system accompanied by a hidden panic button to signal the security company as soon as trouble occurs. CCTVs are good security systems for homes, too.
Install a surveillance camera. This is just as helpful to homeowners as it is to business owners.
Install physical barriers, such as protective glass, between employees and clients who might be muggers in disguise.
Install signs that say you have those security systems to warn and deter would-be robbers.
Furthermore, establish a cash protection system by keeping a small amount of cash in hand.
Preferably, make bank deposits during the day, accompanied by someone.
Vary your routes to the bank and go at irregular time intervals.
Of course, security patrols are a must.
Last but not least, encourage your staff to keep their personal effects in a safe place to keep your establishment in order.
The brazen activities of armed robbers owing to the lack of adequate security must be brought to a stop. Armed robbery is clearly a menace, needing the collective responsibility of both the employee and employer. Thus, the robbers will easily be discouraged if they see enough security measures. Indeed, do make sure that all the required safety paraphernalia are set in place and in working order, as well as confirming that the staffs know how to operate them properly. Do not forget to put those "Beware of Dog" and "This Building is under 24 Hour Surveillance" signs up!


The Irish Washwoman - the first folk tune I ever learnt (on the recorder). I can't remember what key I played it in then, but it was on the treble recorder, so quite possibly in this key. This is a lovely key for a C tuned harpa and a really great tune. It's great for practising string crossings and bowings.


i was reminded of a time not long ago in my marriage that was incredibly hard for us.
i wanted a baby more than anything.
and my husband wanted me back.
i was lost in despair of not being able to conceive our child.
ethan was sad, too, and still we have no idea why. but he was more saddened that i had left him. my heart was overcome with sadness and selfish desire that i just emotionally checked out of being his wife and became a hollow shell.
poor elkanah. missing his wife whom he loves deeply.
i'm punched in the gut.
remember when i was grateful?
remember when i adored my gift of ethan burt as my husband and i just snuggled him and smelled him and promised to do life with him and whatever God has in store, whatever comes our way, we would do this together? it was so easy to say in that moment of romance and love, when nothing bad had happened yet. day one of marriage is so easy.
it felt like a lie, really. my promises.
ethan was remaining faithful on our vows while i was ready to just do whatever it took to get me what i wanted, this perfect baby of us i had created in my mind, for myself. i would justify it and say obviously it was for us, e will be the perfect father (which i still believe is true) but it was all for me. my happiness. my desire to mother. my adorable baby filling me up with joy.
i had forgotten ethan. my promises. our oneness.
i was caught. found out. ethan saw through me.
i took my eyes off of our promises and our faith. the focus was one hundred percent on me alone. first i was hot with anger. then i tried to justify it and find a way to make what i wanted OK and even good. then i melted into God's grace and love and was granted forgiveness.
that was an extremely harsh, freaking rough time in our marriage. and it lasted a couple years.
it is hard to come back from such selfishness.
ethan is patient. the Lord is gracious.
and back to today. years later and i still cannot conceive.
sure, it does feel at times like why me?
i don't know, and now i don't care as much. wonderfully so.
on a walk one afternoon during the healing time, hand in hand with my husband, the Lord sent his words on a sweet breeze that told me he loves me so much for this to be my story.
don't you see, my daughter, he said.
trust. let go. live. i love you. i am faithful.
it's not for me right now. maybe ever.
but what is for me today is this amazing marriage. constantly flowing with the most intense love. repairing every day from anything that's ever been done wrong or hurt us, as we carve out our selfishness and replace it with our work that was set before us to be ours.
i did not know how much that process would hurt.
i did not know, either, how beautifully worth it it could be.
if i've given my life and soul and heart to Christ, which i claim i have, i cannot have both.
God has been faithful. i have been ungrateful.
this new morning i see his mercy. i feel it in the air.
his mercy is new for me, this morning.
the sweet smell of morning.
ethan and i have traveled well beyond the years of me weeping and him not being enough.
i am endlessly thankful we made it through that time. but it is a part of our story. it did happen, it did take its toll on our hearts, our marriage. but we have been repaired, body and soul, together as one. and it has created a stronger bed of foundation for the many more years and many more hardships that will certainly come our way.


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Metformin may protect against coronary atherosclerosis in men with prediabetes
Effect of Long-Term Metformin and Lifestyle in the Diabetes Prevention Program and its Outcome Study on Coronary Artery Calcium
Literature - Goldberg RB, Aroda VR, Bluemke DA, et al, on behalf of the Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group - Circulation 2017; published online ahead of print
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and its Outcome Study (DPPOS) are evaluating the effects of therapeutic interventions on long-term health outcomes in subjects with prediabetes. So far it was shown that intensive lifestyle change or metformin treatment reduce the incidence of diabetes and the CVD risk in subjects at high risk for diabetes [1-3].
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is an early marker of subclinical coronary atherosclerosis and predicts CHD events in individuals at high CHD risk, with or without diabetes [4,5].
In this analysis, the DPP/DPPOS treatment effects on CAC measurements were assessed, using CAC severity, derived from the logarithmically transformed CAC score ([log(CAC+1)]) as the primary measure, and the presence of CAC (CAC>0) as the secondary measure.
CAC severity was significantly higher in men compared with women (p<0.001).
In men, CAC severity was significantly lower in the metformin group compared with the lifestyle group in unadjusted analyses, and after age-adjustment, it was 41% lower in the metformin group compared with placebo.
No effect of metformin to lower CAC severity was seen in women.
Among men, but not in women, the presence of CAC>0 was significantly lower in the metformin group compared with the other two groups (10.7% lower versus placebo and 11.7% lower versus lifestyle), but this was not the case for the CAC>10 or CAC>100 categories.
By age groups, both CAC severity and CAC>0 were significantly lower in the 25-44 year age group among men in the metformin versus placebo groups, with a similar tendency in the older age groups.
CAC severity was significantly higher in the lifestyle group compared with the placebo group among women in the 25-44 year age group.
CAC severity and presence among men in the metformin group tended to be lower in both those with and without diabetes and in all race/ethnic subgroups although this did not reach significance (except for CAC>0 in those without diabetes).
Among women, there was an interaction between diabetes status and treatment group for CAC severity (p=0.04).
CAC severity was higher among statin users for both men and women.
In the Diabetes Prevention Program and its Outcome Study, men, but not women with prediabetes treated with metformin for an average duration of 14 years had lower coronary calcium scores compared with the placebo group. No difference in coronary calcium scores was observed in the group receiving a lifestyle intervention as compared to the placebo group. These findings provide evidence that metformin may protect against coronary atherosclerosis in men with prediabetes.
1. Knowler WC, Barrett-Connor E, Fowler SE, et al. Reduction in the incidence of type 2 diabetes with lifestyle intervention or metformin. N Engl J Med. 2002;346:393-403.
2. The Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group, Goldberg RB, Temprosa M, Haffner S, et al. The Effect of Progression from Impaired Glucose Tolerance to Diabetes on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and its Amelioration by Lifestyle and Metformin Intervention: The Diabetes Prevention Program Randomized Trial. Diabetes Care. 2009;32:726-732.
3. Goldberg RB, Temprosa MG, Mather KJ, et al; for the Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group*. Lifestyle and Metformin Interventions Have a Durable Effect to Lower CRP and tPA Levels in the Diabetes Prevention Program Except in Those Who Develop Diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2014;37:2253-2260.
4. Detrano R, Guerci AD, Carr JJ, et al. Coronary calcium as a predictor of coronary events in four racial or ethnic groups. N Engl J Med. 2008;358:1336-1345.
5. Khaleeli E., Peters S.R., Bobrowsky K., et al.: Diabetes and the associated incidence of subclinical atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease: implications for management. Am Heart J. 2001;141:637-644.
Find this article online at Circulation


The Chicago Blackhawks fired head coach Joel Quenneville on Tuesday morning. Get immediate reaction from Nick Petrusevski here.
The latest episode of Talkin' Hawks is here. Nick breaks down Corey Crawford's first NHL start in 10 months and much more.
The Chicago Blackhawks are heading in the right direction. The Talkin' Hawks podcast breaks down the last few games and also talks about Brandon Saad and Corey Crawford.
The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a 2-0-1 start. Nick Petrusevski gives his opinion on the team through three games on the latest episode of Talkin' Hawks.


Is your teen sleep deprived?
With exams just around the corner, young people up and down the country are risking peak performance by losing out on vital sleep.
Whether it's due to pulling all-nighters for exam revision, or having too much screen time, sleep loss can have a huge impact on young people's health, behaviour, mood, concentration, memory and, ultimately, performance at school.
We look at the effects of not getting enough shut eye and how best to get our teenagers to sleep more.
This entry was posted in Divan Beds, Sleep Advice, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Research, Teen Sleep and tagged Exam Stress, Lack of Sleep, Sleep Deprivation, Teen Sleep Problems, Young People on April 19, 2016 by Mags Byrne.
Research shows that more and more of us are not getting enough sleep. In fact, 33% of us get by on less than 6 hours slumber a night!
This entry was posted in Sleep Advice, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Research and tagged Perfect Sleep Environment, Sleep Advice, Sleep Deprivation, sleep tips on April 5, 2016 by Mags Byrne.
Everyone needs 8 hours of sleep at night.
Sleep is vital to our health and well-being, and is just as important as diet and exercise. Prof Jim Horne, director of Loughborough University's Sleep Research Centre, says that we don't need eight hours at all, suggesting that the average sleep length is seven and a quarter hours with lots of people having more or less than the average. Teens / young people need about 8 – 9 hours of sleep each night to function best. However, many young people do not get this amount as they tend to go to sleep later at night and are up early for school during the week. Check out our self-help sleep tips for teens. Younger children need even more sleep. When children don't get enough sleep their behaviour and mood can be affected. They may become hyperactive at night leading to drowsiness during the day. Check out our guide to help your child to get a good night's sleep.
The weekends are a great time to catch up on all that sleep you've missed during the week.
Although it's very tempting to have a lie-in on weekends, it's important to keep a regular sleep schedule seven days a week. Regular bedtime and waking times will make it easier for you to naturally fall asleep at night.
Older people need less sleep that younger people.
The Sleep Council has found that that older people may experience changes in their sleeping patterns due to numerous factors such as brief arousals in the night, loss of deepest levels of non-REM sleep, more daytime napping, a drop in body temperature during sleep and they prefer earlier bedtimes and earlier wake-up. However, research has shown that we need just as much sleep when we're older as we did when we were younger.
Layering the duvets, blankets and covers to make the bed really toasty will help you sleep better.
Believe it or not but the body needs a cooler temperature to aid restful sleep. 16-18°C is the perfect temperature for the room to be. To keep the bedroom cool try opening windows to create a draught and keep your curtains or blinds drawn during the day to keep the sun out.
A nice glass of wine will help you sleep better.
Alcohol may make you tired and put you to sleep faster but will interrupt your sleep later on in the night.
People who snore regularly could be at risk of serious health problems, including sleep apnoea, which can result in high blood pressure and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. For more information on sleep apnoea, check out our recent blog post.
Cut down on stimulants such as caffeine in tea or coffee – especially in the evening.
Don't over-indulge. Too much food or alcohol, especially late at night, just before bedtime, can play havoc with sleep patterns.
If you can't sleep, don't lie there worrying about it. Get up and do something you find relaxing until you feel sleepy again – then go back to bed.
At Dalzell's of Markethill our expert staff are on-hand to advise on any sleep needs you or your family have. As a Sleep Council retailer, we take your concerns seriously and will provide you with the best advice on beds, mattresses and bedding to suit your particular circumstances. Visit us in-store, call 028 3755 1260, email or go online where you'll find lots of information on getting a good night's sleep, best buys and choosing the right bed for you. A short drive from Dungannon and located conveniently between Armagh and Newry, we're perfectly placed to accommodate your new bed purchase. What's more, we provide a Free Collection and Recycling of Your Old Bed service and Free Delivery of your New Bed throughout our Free Delivery Zone, which extends across to Belfast and all of Northern Ireland, and Counties Louth, Monaghan and Dublin, in the rest of Ireland.
This entry was posted in Duvets, Sleep Advice, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Research, Uncategorized and tagged Sleep Advice, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Myths on June 21, 2013 by Mags Byrne.
Is lack of sleep affecting teens' education?
A recent study by Boston College found that Sleep Deprivation plays an important role in lowering the achievement of schoolchildren. The research suggested the problem is more prevalent in more affluent countries, with sleep experts linking it to the use of mobile phones and computers in bedrooms late at night.
Young people need the right amount of sleep in order to function to the best of their ability. Other studies have shown that sleep patterns in young people are different from those of adults or younger children. This is something that many parents know all too well: that their teens stay up later and lie in bed for longer periods in the morning. It is generally agreed that teens need about 8 – 9 hours of sleep each night to function best. However, many young people do not get this amount as they tend to go to sleep later at night and are up early for school during the week.
It's important that you help your teen to learn how to relax if they are experiencing anxiety or stress. An anxious young person will find it very difficult to relax and get a good night's sleep. One way is to set aside some time each day, preferably before bedtime, to discuss the day and sort out any issues or problems they may be experiencing. Other ways that your teen can help themselves to get a good night's sleep are listed below.
Establish a bedtime routine by going to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning.
Try and wind down at night by doing a relaxing activity i.e. something that is not going to stimulate your brain, such as listening to calming music or reading a book.
Incorporate some exercise into your routine earlier in the day.
Avoid caffeine or high-sugar content drinks as they can lead to over stimulation.
Create a relaxing sleep environment in your bedroom. Turn off game consoles, TVs, mobile phones or any other distracting technology devices.
Ensure your bed is giving you the right support. Many teens quickly outgrow the bed they had when they were younger. Many now opt for a double-sized bed to give them extra room and space to stretch out on.
Dalzell's is an accredited Sleep Council retailer which means our expert staff are on-hand to provide advice on sleep related issues. Visit us in-store to meet with the team where we'll only be too happy to discuss your bedding requirements. Based in Markethill we're located between Newry and Armagh, so ideally placed to welcome customers from Banbridge, Dungannon and Belfast. With over 500 beds in stock, we're confident you'll find a new bed that suits your growing teen, or for any other member of the family. No time to visit? No problem. Call us on T: 028 3755 1260, Email or view our great selection of beds and mattresses online at ArmaghBeds.com. Our bed and mattress brands include Respa, Sleeptight, King Koil, Kaymed, Staples and Myer's, so there's a style and design to meet everyone's sleep needs. What's more we provide a Free Collection and Recycling of Your Old Bed service and Free Delivery throughout Northern Ireland, and Counties Dublin, Louth and Monaghan.
This entry was posted in Divan Beds, In The News, Sleep Advice, Sleep Research and tagged Anxiety, Sleep Deprivation, Stress, Teens on May 10, 2013 by Mags Byrne.
Of course, sleep deprivation for children can be quite significant, too. When children don't get enough sleep their behaviour and mood can be affected. They may become hyperactive at night leading to drowsiness during the day. Lack of sleep also impacts on children's ability to learn and function, leaving them unable to reach their full potential. It could also affect their growth.
During sleep growth hormones are released and the immune system strengthens, helping your child's body to fight off illness. It also helps us make sense of the day's events helping our memory and concentration functions to increase. Ultimately, sleep helps our bodies rest and restores our emotional wellbeing. So how much sleep do children need? The table below provides a guide to how much sleep a child needs at different ages. Please note, times are given as averages as there are no two children with identical sleep habits.
Keep a sleep diary to help assess your child's sleep patterns.
Try and understand why your child is not sleeping. If they're old enough, talk with them about their sleep.
Are there medical reasons why your child may not be able to sleep?
Check what your children are eating and drinking during the day as this can affect how well they sleep at night e.g. sugary snacks can increase energy levels.
Is your child getting enough exercise during the day?
Establish a bedtime routine and be consistent. If you don't stick to the same routine each night it will not work.
Create a restful environment for your child. Ask yourself: Is your child too hot or too cold? If your child is too cold, you could consider using a double duvet tucked under the mattress of a single bed. Consider too, noise levels, light and whether your child is overstimulated by toys/computers or electrical devices in their bedroom.
Comfort. Is your child's bed giving them the proper support? Is it worn or soiled? Is it comfortable to sleep in? Try the Bed MOT to see if your child's bed would pass.
Finally, aim to wake your child up at the same time each morning to reinforce their night-time and morning routine.
Remember, night-time should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience for everyone!
If you are worried about your child's sleep it may be helpful to talk to your Health Visitor or GP regarding your concerns. At Dalzell's of Markethill our expert staff are on-hand to advise on any sleep needs you or your family have. As a Sleep Council retailer, we take your concerns seriously and will provide you with the best advice on beds, mattresses and bedding to suit your particular circumstances. Visit us in-store, call 028 3755 1260, email or go online where you'll find lots of information on getting a good night's sleep, best buys and choosing the right bed for you. A short drive from Lisburn and located conveniently between Armagh and Newry, we're perfectly placed to accommodate your new bed purchase. What's more, we provide a Free Collection and Recycling of Your Old Bed service and Free Delivery of your New Bed throughout our Free Delivery Zone, which extends across Northern Ireland, and Counties Louth, Monaghan and Dublin, in the rest of Ireland.
This entry was posted in In The News, Kids Beds, Sleep Advice, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Research, Uncategorized and tagged Channel 4 Bedtime Live, Children's Sleep, Sleep Deprivation on March 29, 2013 by Mags Byrne.


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International development cooperation strategies from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Strategy for Sweden's development cooperation with Zambia 2018–2022 Reference No.: UD2018/10782/AF
The objective of Sweden's international development cooperation is to create opportunities for people living in poverty and under oppression to improve their living conditions. Development cooperation will be based on the principles of aid and development effectiveness, and the new international agreements reached by the international community in 2015: the 2030 Agenda, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the Paris Agreement.
Strategy for Sweden's development cooperation with Zambia 2018-2022 (pdf 1 MB)
Within the framework of this strategy, Swedish development cooperation with Zambia shall contribute to reduced inequality and strengthened resilience, greater respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and economic development that is inclusive and sustainable in terms of the environment and climate. The strategy applies for the period 2018–2022 and encompasses a total of SEK 2 250 million.
The activities of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) will contribute to the following objectives:
Human rights, democracy, the rule of law and gender equality
Improved capacity and increased democratic space to promote and strengthen human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Increased gender equality, particularly in terms of political participation and economic empowerment.
Increased social protection for people living in poverty.
Improved conditions for democratic governance, reduced corruption, increased responsibility and accountability in public institutions.
Strengthened capacity in public institutions, including capacity to mobilise additional actors and resources for sustainable development.
Equitable health, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and nutrition
Increased and equitable access to health services, with a focus on women, young people and children.
Greater access to and respect for sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Improved nutrition for women, young people and children.
Environment, climate, renewable energy and sustainable, inclusive economic development and livelihoods
Sustainable use of natural resources, increased sustainable productivity and production in agriculture, and increased resilience to climate change.
Improved opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, with a focus on
productive employment with decent working conditions, particularly for women and young people.
Increased capacity to engage in sustainable trade, access to markets and value chains for small-scale farmers, entrepreneurs and businesses.
Greater access to renewable energy and improved energy efficiency.
Government contributes to improved nuclear safety in Ukraine
26 January 2023 · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Sweden condemns executions in Iran
11 January 2023 · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Sweden's role in NATO
09 January 2023 · Speech from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
Opportunities and challenges for Swedish foreign policy
30 December 2022 · Speech from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 on arbitration
28 December 2022 · Statement from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs