The research on the various incarnations of Isaac Vose in the cabinetmaking business in Boston undertaken by Robert D. Mussey, Jr., and Clark Pearce, first in conjunction with an article titled "Classical Excellence in Boston: The Furniture of Isaac Vose, 1789–1825," which appeared in Boston Furniture 1700–1900 (Boston, Massachusetts: Colonial Society of Massachusetts, 2016), pp. 250 ff., and, subsequently, the catalogue of the Vose exhibition at the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, in 2018, has been extremely revealing with respect to the range and quality of the production of the Vose shop and, concomitantly, the later work of Thomas Seymour, who served as foreman of the Vose shop from 1820 to 1825.
In their article, Mussey and Pearce reproduce a silhouette by Auguste Edouart (1789–1861) of members of the Daniel P. Parker family, which is set against a sepia wash background detailing their parlor at 40 Beacon Street, Boston. At the center of the interior is what they describe as "a Grecian center table" that they suggest "is likely English," with its apron panels of thick reeding." (p. 271). (Actually, that table is unknown today, and even in the context of other non-American furniture in the room, it is certainly likely that the Parker center table was made locally). Additionally, the authors illustrate a center table (p. 271 Fig. 31) that they attribute to "Isaac Vose & Son, Boston, 1819–22," which they believe "was likely modeled" after the Parker table. Both tables have three cabriole legs ending in cuffed paw feet, but the Vose table eliminates the platform of the suspected prototype, and does not have the reeded carving on the apron.
The recent appearance of the present pier table that has been hidden away in a private collection in Eastern New England for more than thirty years is so close in detail to the Vose center table and to the table shown in the Parker silhouette that the two pieces—and possibly yet others that have not yet been identified—may have originally been made en suite as part of a single commission.


text:
Wed, 26th May 2021 13:00
1961 Daimler SP250 Dart
Desirable B-Specification Example and a True 'Barnfind'
Registration No: 16 PKE
Chassis No: 102719
Powered by the Edward Turner designed 2.5-litre Hemi-head V8, mated to 4-speed manual transmission
A genuine 'barnfind', dry-stored for over 25 years
Highly original, complete and ripe for restoration
Retains the vehicle's originally issued registration number - '16 PKE'
The futuristic Daimler Dart was introduced at the New York Motor Show in 1959 and had its European debut at the 1959 Earls Court Motor Show; the Dart name was soon dropped after the threat of legal action from Chrysler who had a car of that name within their Dodge division. Thereafter this new sports car was known as the Daimler SP250. Power was provided by the 2.5 litre, Edward Turner designed, V8 that soon became revered for the smoothness in its power delivery with 140bhp on tap. Independent double wishbone front suspension at the front and half elliptical springs at the rear with a live rear axle kept the car on the road with stopping power supplied by hydraulic disc brakes on all four corners. The coachwork was constructed with glass reinforced plastic providing a tough, strong and lightweight shape that enhanced performance with exciting and non-traditional looks. The 120mph plus capability was recognised by the police and they were soon being used as high speed chase cars.
This desirable 1961 'B' specification 'SP 250' was purchased by the vendor's late husband in November 1983 from a prolific 'Dart' enthusiast and regular competitor at Daimler Owner's Club concours events. '16 PKE' became his daily form of transport until some 4 years later when the steering system became too heavy for him to operate and he accidentally damaged the steering wheel - this unit was later removed, retained and is included in the sale. The car was placed into a barn at his home and life commitments took over, leaving '16 PKE' in hibernation for over 25 years.
Upon retirement, the vendor's husband decided he would set about putting the 'Dart' back into road-worthy order. A new rack and pinion steering system was purchased, but only loosely installed. Unfortunately, he died suddenly before the work was completed and the car languished for a further 4 years in storage. Offered with an extensive history file documenting 30 years of ownership, this includes the car's original folding log book and receipts for extensive work carried out including the fitment of a stainless steel exhaust system.
With 2,650 Daimler SP250s produced, it is believed that fewer than 700 of these stylish sports cars survive today making this one of the rarest but affordable British classic cars available - this attractively guided example certainly offers the purchaser a very worthwhile and rewarding project.
Bodywork: 'Very Good'
Engine: 'Believed Good'
Electrical Equipment: 'Believed Average'
Paintwork: 'Average'
Gearbox: 'Believed Average'
Interior Trim: 'Poor, but all Original'

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
.. _plugin-craft:

*****
Craft
*****

Description
===========
.. automodule:: spockbot.plugins.helpers.craft

Events
======
Undocumented

Methods and Attributes
======================
.. autoclass:: CraftPlugin
    :members:
    :undoc-members:

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Neat series, Brian. I also enjoyed that loose, hanging tooth!
These straight up shots of yours are so dramatic.
It is a beautiful sky!
Great sky. So did you put this sign in front of the sky? You can't see the join if you did!
Terrell Texas Daily Photo turns 1 year old!!


Given the high level of anxiety and controversy that surrounds the question of whether cell phones can cause cancerous brain tumors, it's surprising that this new study, from scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, hasn't gotten more attention in this country. Though not quite accurate, this headline from London's Daily Mail gives you the gist: "Only ten minutes on a mobile could trigger cancer."
-Cellular phone increases the risk of brain cancer (brain tumor).
-Cellular phones can do biological damage through heating effects.
-Cellular phone causes symptoms: including headaches, earaches, blurring of vision, short-term memory loss, numbing, tingling, and burning sensations, bad sleep,fatigue, Anxiety.


text:
Yakovlev Act Is A Travesty
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a ban on American adoptions of Russian children.
U.S. - Czech Cooperation
The United States and the Czech Republic have enjoyed a close cooperative relationship over the past two decades.
Twenty Years Of Threat Reduction
U.S. Departments of State, Defense, and Energy have made considerable progress in securing and dismantling Soviet-era weapons.
Ongoing Repression In Belarus
This month marks the 2nd anniversary of the Belarusian Government's brutal crackdown on civil society.
Respect Rights In Kazakhstan
The United States has serious concerns over recent actions to use the legal system to silence opposition voices.
Unease Over New Russian Law
New law could severely impact a number of important non-governmental institutions.
OSCE Free Media Concerns
In particular, the United States is concerned about the harassment in Azerbaijan of Talysh-language newspaper editor Hilal Mammadov.
Anniversary Of Magnitsky Death
This month marks the third anniversary of the death of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky in a Moscow prison.
100 Years Of Albanian Independence
"The United States stood with you for your first 100 years of independence, and we will stand with you for the next 100."
U.S. Supports Serbia-Kosovo Talks
Secretary Clinton and Baroness Ashton urged all parties to implement the agreements reached to date in the EU-facilitated dialogue.
Stepping Backward In Ukraine
"The people of Ukraine deserve so much better," said Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Abuses Continue In Belarus
The regime of President Aleksandr Lunkashenko continues to crack down hard on the political opposition and human rights activists in Belarus.
Reflecting the Views of the U.S. Government as Broadcast on The Voice of America
Death of Qassem Soleimani
Guaido Re-Elected National Assembly President
View From Washington: Labor Rights Criminalized in Iran
PSA Hezbollah Leader Salman Raouf Salman
Assessing Vietnam's Law on Belief and Religion
Labor Rights Criminalized in Iran
Rewards for Justice: Abdul Reza Shahla'i
Increasing Disaster Resilience in the Caribbean


text:
"Casual Cruelty" -- Oof!
Some Republicans with nothing to lose are starting to speak their mind about our failing President.
Today Senator Bob Corker, who has nothing to lose since he announced that he is retiring after this term, said on national television that Trump was "debasing" the United States and that the President struggled with the truth. Tuesday Corker had said Trump was "absolutely not" a role model for the children in America. "I don't know why he lowers himself to such a low, low standard and debases our country," Corker said on CNN, suggesting that he is going to call for hearings to investigate the ways Trump "purposely has been breaking down relationships around the world." He added, "It's unfortunate that our nation finds itself in this place."
Yesterday Republican Senator John McCain, who also probably has nothing to lose since he has been diagnosed with a deadly form of brain cancer, commented on the Vietnam War with a swipe at Trump: "One aspect of the conflict, by the way, that I will never, ever countenance is that we drafted the lowest income level of America, and the highest income level found a doctor that would say they had a bone spur. That is wrong. That is wrong. If we are going to ask every American to serve, every American should serve." You get the bone spur thing, right?
This week, George W. Bush, of all people, came out and said, "Bigotry seems emboldened. Our politics seems more vulnerable to conspiracy theories and outright fabrication." He went on, "We have seen our discourse degraded by casual cruelty." He said, "At times, it can seem like the forces pulling us apart are stronger than the forces binding us together." And man, I never thought I would agree with him! Bush said, "[W]e need to recall and recover our own identity. Americans have a great advantage: To renew our country, we only need to remember our values."
Today Jeff Flake, Senator from my home state of Arizona, gave a speech on the Senate floor where he said he is not going to run in the next election. Now that he has nothing to lose, Flake...
offered a blistering take on Republican acquiescence in the age of Trump, which Flake said represented a compromise in moral authority.
"Without fear of the consequences and without consideration of the rules of what is politically safe or palatable, we must stop pretending that the degradation of our politics and the conduct of some in our executive branch are normal," said Flake, who has seen his approval ratings in Arizona plummet after his attacks on Trump.
Despite those poll numbers, Flake said it would be irresponsible to not criticize Trump for his behavior.
Trump's actions "are not normal," he said, adding that the president's "reckless, outrageous and undignified behavior has been excused."
Flake said he was "rising today" to say "enough."
"We must dedicate ourselves to making sure that the anomalous never becomes the normal," he said. "We have fooled ourselves for long enough that a pivot to governing is right around the corner."
Flake also criticized Republicans who believe that "anything short of complete and unquestioning loyalty to a president who belongs to my party is unacceptable and suspect."
"Silence can equal complicity," he said. Flake, Corker push Trump criticism to new level
Look, I'm not saying these guys are good people. Not one of them had the moral courage to speak out until the risk was gone. GWB was a terrible President but amazingly the new guy actually makes him look not so bad. McCain kept his mouth shut even when Trump attacked him ruthlessly, until he got sick. Corker, same thing, he zipped his lip until he had announced his departure, and even then he was circumspect up to a point, though he got a few barbs in. Now he and Trump are slinging mud at each other on Twitter every day. And Flake, same thing, he would not confront Trump if there was a chance it would come back to bite him. Flake was likely to lose the next election anyway, so dropping out saves face plus he can throw some shade on Trump like those guys in high school who yelled "Hold me back! Hold me back!" instead of actually getting into a fight.
The Republicans who remain in the political game are still afraid to speak out against the big bully Trump, who is the most disastrous President ever. You just know they can't stand him, but they have not got the courage of their convictions. It is fascinating in a way to see what they really think about what's going on, and it is even more fascinating to see what unmitigated cowards they all are.
David S. Fishback said...
I would have more admiration for Senator Flake if he had decided to stand and fight for his principles. He will never have a better platform within his own party to do so, to convince, in the Arizona primary, his fellow Republicans that a civil approach to disagreement is better than Trumpism. So now only three male Republican Senators have enough principle to truly stand up to Trumpism. One knows he will never have to run again in a Republican primary; the other two — Flake and Corker — have decided to speak truth, but do not have the courage or the dedication to the public interest to bring their case to their constituents. If they think the Republican electorate is irretrievably poisoned by Trumpism, they should say so.
Hillary, again! said...
time for a third political party?
is there really any other way?
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2017/10/25/can_non-trump_republicans_spark_a_multi-party_system_135355.html
Listening to Flake on Morning Joe. He just admitted that the Republican primary electorate is so committed to Trump that he could not win. This is not based on policy, both Flake and Scarborough point out, but on what is effectively a Cult of Personality (not the phrase they use, but that is what it is).
oh, I think you're wrong, David
those primary voters have their issues that Trump has exploited
personally, most people see him as an embarassment
and then he grabbed her said...
looks like you guys were right
Republicans are as bad as Harvey Weinstein (and Ted Kennedy and Bill Clinton and Anthony Weiner and Barney Frank and...)
this actress is bravely standing up to confront her attacker
he may be the ex-president but she has justice on her side, giving her courage
(also, he's 93 and wheelchair bound, so there's that)
let's hope this is quickly prosecuted
we need to get this guy off the streets:
"An AMC actress claims that former President George H.W. Bush groped her from his wheelchair during a screening.
Heather Lind, who starred in "Turn: Washington's Spies," detailed her accusations in a lengthy Instagram post Tuesday.
"I found it disturbing because I recognize the respect ex-presidents are given for having served. And I feel pride and reverence toward many of them. But when I got the chance to meet George H. W. Bush four years ago to promote a historical television show I was working on, he sexually assaulted me while I was posing for a photo," Lind, 34, wrote.
"He didn't shake my hand. He touched me from behind from his wheelchair with his wife Barbara Bush by his side. He told me a dirty joke. And then, all the while being photographed, touched me again. Barbara rolled her eyes as if to say 'not again.' His security guard told me I shouldn't have stood next to him for the photo."
Lind, who played Anna Strong on the drama about "America's first spy ring," met the former President, 93, during a special screening of the show in 2014, a week before its premiere.
"We were instructed to call him Mr. President. It seems to me a President's power is in his or her capacity to enact positive change, actually help people, and serve as a symbol of our democracy. He relinquished that power when he used it against me and, judging from the comments of those around him, countless other women before me," Lind wrote.
"What comforts me is that I too can use my power, which isn't so different from a President really. I can enact positive change. I can actually help people. I can be a symbol of my democracy. I can refuse to call him President, and call out other abuses of power when I see them. I can vote for a President, in part, by the nature of his or her character, knowing that his or her political decisions must necessarily stem from that character."
Lind went on to say that she told her castmates about the alleged assault and that she decided to come forward because of "the bravery of other women who have spoken up and written about their experiences."
A rep for Bush did not immediately return a request for comment.
yikes! he confessed!! said...
Maybe Harvey could say it was all just a joke...JK, gals!
Former President George H.W. Bush has apologized for an "attempt at humor" after being accused of sexual assault by actress Heather Lind.
Lind, in a now-deleted Instagram post Tuesday, accused Bush, 93, of touching her from behind during a photo-op while in his wheelchair.
POLL: Majority Says Trump Is Unstable, Dishonest
Reckless. Thin-skinned. Not honest. Not compassionate. Not stable. Those aren't just the extraordinary, harsh judgments of President Donald Trump by two retiring, Republican senators on Tuesday — they are also shared by majorities of voters in a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll.
"As we have seen in past polls, most voters, 56 percent, say President Trump is reckless, while 31 percent disagree," said Morning Consult co-founder and hief Research Officer Kyle Dropp. "Even among Republicans, 33 percent think this is an accurate characterization — notably higher than the percentage of Republicans that disapprove of the president overall, 20 percent."
Only 33 percent of voters in the new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll say Trump is compassionate, while 54 percent say he isn't. A 52 percent majority says Trump is thin-skinned, and 33 percent say he isn't. Trump scores poorly on other measures in the poll as well. Only 39 percent of voters say Trump is a strong leader; half say he is not. Just a third say he is stable, while a 54 percent majority say he is not stable.
The popular vote losing, Russia elected, pussy grabber is the most illegitimate U.S. president ever.
If Donald Trump, Mike Pence, and Paul Ryan were drowning, and you only had enough time to save one, and your choice would determine who is left in control of the country, What Type of Sandwich Would You Make?
The answer's obvious. If I was going to make a sandwich, while letting those deplorable traitors drown...it would be a HERO sandwich !!
This is disturbing:
"Even among Republicans, 33 percent think this is an accurate characterization — notably higher than the percentage of Republicans that disapprove of the president overall, 20 percent."
So a bunch of people think tRump is reckless, yet they don't disapprove of him? This shows that hating liberals is more important to Republicans than their own survival. Perfect example is Wyatt/bad anonymous who said "Trump will be elected president - I hope our republic survives" and yet voted for him and praises him at every opportunity because as he said, it was all about having an anti-gay supreme court judge appointed.
Who knew so many Americans were mentally ill?
Republican Sen. Jeff Flake Cites McCarthyism In Brutal Editorial Blasting "Contagious Sickness" Of Trump Administration
Retiring Sen. Jeff Flake cited the most famous moment of McCarthy hearings today in a Washington Post editorial which continues his savaging of the Trump administration. An excerpt:
In words that today echo from his time to ours, Joseph Welch delivered the coup de grace: "You've done enough. Have you no sense of decency, sir, at long last? Have you left no sense of decency?" The moral power of Welch's words ended McCarthy's rampage on American values, and effectively his career as well. After Welch said his piece, the hearing room erupted in applause, those in attendance seemingly shocked by such bracing moral clarity in the face of a moral vandal. Someone had finally spoken up and said: Enough.
By doing so, Welch reawakened the conscience of the country. The moment was a shock to the system, a powerful dose of cure for an American democracy that was questioning its values during a time of global tumult and threat. We had temporarily forgotten who we were supposed to be. We face just such a time now. We have again forgotten who we are supposed to be. There is a sickness in our system — and it is contagious.
You'll want to read the full editorial.
Problem for you Wyatt/bad anonymous is that Trump admitted his pussy grabbing wasn't consensual - "I don't even ask, I just do it".
Trump is an admitted sexual predator. Anyone who voted for Trump and criticized Harvey Weinstein is a hypocrite.
I'm not surprised said...
Wyatt/bad anonymous said "there is no reason to believe Russia had any more influence than anyone else".
There you go again telling lies you don't even believe yourself. Because loyalty to your republican/conservative tribe is more important to you than the truth. No honest and informed person would make such an obviously false claim.
The Russian interference with the election was massive and unprecedented. Trumped barely eked out a win by 78,000 votes in three states. Russia had an army of 1000 trolls posting targeted fake news lying about Hillary and lying about Trump being good on Facebook that reached 10 million voters Without a doubt Trump would not have been elected without the aid of Russia.
Even with the FBI creating fake concern about Hillary's emails and Russia colluding to interfere in the election to favour Trump and Republican politicians wide spread suppression of minority voters (who typically vote Democrat) Trump still lost the popular vote! Imagine if there had been a fair election!
And of course Wyatt/bad anonymous never stops repeating that tired old easily debunked lie that Trump didn't lose the popular vote - he did:
Trump lost the popular vote by almost 3 million
Donald Trump is the most illegitimate president in U.S. history.
"I believe very strongly that all forms of bigotry and discrimination are equally wrong and should be opposed by right-thinking Americans everywhere. Freedom from discrimination based on sexual orientation is surely a fundamental human right in any great democracy, as much as freedom from racial, religious, gender, or ethnic discrimination.
"My husband, Martin Luther King Jr., once said, 'We are all tied together in a single garment of destiny... an inescapable network of mutuality,... I can never be what I ought to be until you are allowed to be what you ought to be.' Therefore, I appeal to everyone who believes in Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream to make room at the table of brotherhood and sisterhood for lesbian and gay people." -- Coretta Scott King
Shorter Wyatt/bad anonymous:
"If Trump didn't lose the popular vote he wouldn't have lost the popular vote!!!11!!".
lie of the day by Priya:
"Russia had an army of 1000 trolls posting targeted fake news lying about Hillary and lying about Trump being good on Facebook that reached 10 million voters"
I role said...
Anon, seriously, are you saying "And they let me" means that he had consent? Is that how you think it works, if they let you it's okay?
hey stoooopid!! said...
"If Trump didn't lose the popular vote he wouldn't have lost the popular vote!!!"
lyin' Priya
yes, if Trump had lost the popular vote, he would have lost the popular
he didn't though
we didn't have a popular vote for him to lose
states did have their own popular votes for their electors
Trump won most of them, which is why he's President
to add up all 50 popular votes and treat them as one big popular vote is nonsense
that would be like adding up all the runs a baseball team scored during the season and saying the one with the most runs wins the World Series
anyone who thinks Hillary wom a popular vote is stupid
Trump:
"I have a plan, a very secret plan, to defeat ISIS in 30 days".
Its now Day 277
The secret is that he's continuing the Obama admin's anti-Isis strategy.
Just like he's still riding the Obama economic expansion.
The maximum territory ISIS captured started shrinking in 2015.
It takea about a year for an incoming presidents' policies to start having an effect on the economy. Trump has failed to pass any major legistlation that could undo the Obama economic expansion. He's signed executive orders to allow companies to pollute more but hurts the economy in the long run by harming workers' health and productivity and increasing health care costs.
A few economic indicators since Trump became president improved marginally but there is no significant difference between them now under Trump than what they were under Obama. I even forced Wyatt/bad anonymous to admit this. He falsely claimed the jop participation rate was terrible under Obama and that under Trump it had drastically improved to pre-obama levels. When I posted a link to the labour particpation rate over the past 15 years he retreated to saying "The best labour participation rate under Trump is the same as it was under Obama in 2014".
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
Good anonymous said "Anon, seriously, are you saying "And they let me" means that he had consent? Is that how you think it works, if they let you it's okay?"
About a dozen or so women came forward after Trump's admission of being a sexual predator came out and corroborated Trump's statement that he sexually assaulted women by kissing and sexually touching them against their will without their consent.
Trump hoped to shut them up by promising to sue all of them but of course he never did because he knew doing so would put him through discovery and all his sexual predation would come out in court.
Former Wharton Professor: "Trump was the dumbest g*ddamned student I ever had"
(and the rapiest no doubt)
Trump Decides Not To Deport Fugitive Chinese Billionaire After Learning He's A Member At Mar-A-Lago
Raw Story reports:
President Donald Trump was reportedly on the verge of deporting billionaire Chinese fugitive Guo Wengui, but changed his mind after aides informed him that Guo is a fellow billionaire and a member in good standing at the president's Florida resort, Mar-a-Lago. According to Vanity Fair's Isobel Thompson, Guo is wanted on charges of rape, bribery and kidnapping in his native China.
"Guo is wanted on charges of rape, bribery and kidnapping in his native China."
this is true of anyone who disagrees with the government in China
so, let's get this straight:
Trump's GOP opponents hired a British spy to make up false facts about Trump
after they lost to Trump, Hillary picked up the tab
she lost too
but somehow, Putin's false facts won it all for Trump
why would Russian spies be better than Britain's
closing in on the outlaw Obama said...
turns out Hillary colluded with Russia said...
this is America, 2017 said...
Keep talking, anon, you've almost got yourself convinced of something.
All this has been known for months. David Corn broke this story last year. Political groups pay for "the stuff" on the other guys. Republicans hired him first but then he won the primary, so the Dems picked up the tab when he became their opponent. And none of it has been "discredited."
Russians are not "for Trump." They are against America. No contradiction in any of this. They have embarrassed us and weakened us and they continue to do so.
But keep talking. You might get Tucker Carlson's mouth to gape open. Maybe Sean Hannity will be outraged. Maybe you will convince yourself of something.
the hoaxters are found out said...
Bernie!! said...
crime doesn't pay - much said...
crystal eyeballs said...
oh yeah, that makes up for it said...
Jordana Grolnick told Deadspin that the incident happened in August 2016, while she was working at a Maine production of Hunchback of Notre Dame and the crew gathered for a picture with the visiting former president:
Grolnick added the others in the room "laughed politely and out of discomfort" while Barbara reportedly said: "He's going to get himself put into jail!' to which we laughed harder."
Trump cleverly uses taxpayer money to fund conservative groups said...
understatement of the year said...
you're in heapa trouble now, boy said...
drip, drip, drip...Obama will be caught said...
drip, drip, drip...Hillary has been caught said...
Say wha- said...
Are you saying that Trump's Attorney General agreed to a settlement to blame Obama's IRS for scrutinizing the tax-exempt status of political organizations parading as charities?
How can anyone continue to work at the Department of Justice?
everyone except you-know-who said...
special prosecutor time said...
telling time said...
Luckily anon we have a Constitutional process that will review the evidence and decide what is factual. And nothing you have said here will pass the test.
Just think Benghazi ten times over, wasting money of fake accusations that under scrutiny turn out to be nothing.
You seem to think that if you just keep piling lies on lies you will eventually have built up a truth, and no, you will not have. You can get to a point where people don't listen any more but that is not the same as winning an argument with facts and logic. What you are doing is called trolling, I understand you are not the only one but man it get tiresome.
Czarina Hillary said...
what happened said...
Professor Putin said...
Professor Putin Part 2 said...
Mom Sent To Prison After Beating Daughter For Reciting Bible Verses Incorrectly
A Pennsylvania woman who brutally beat her daughter for failing to recite Bible verses correctly has been sent to state prison.
Rhonda Shoffner, 41, was sentenced by Dauphin County Judge John F. Cherry after she pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assault, strangulation, child endangerment and making terroristic threats.
Last March Shoffner was arrested after severely beating her daughter for incorrectly reciting Bible verses.
Police say Shoffner tried to strangle her daughter and eventually kicked her out of their house for incorrectly reciting Bible verses. During the attack, her daughter, who is under the age of 13, was forced to kneel on the bathroom floor and repeat Bible verses.
Shoffner, police say, asked her daughter, "What did God tell the man to do with his son?"
When the girl said she didn't know, police say, Shoffner said, "God told the man to kill his son."
Police say the girl told them she replied, "God said to forgive his son," and Shoffner grabbed her by the hair and slammed her head into the bathroom wall.
They say each time the daughter made a mistake Shoffner slammed her head into the wall, about five times. They allege Shoffner told the girl to lie down because she was going to kill her and then tried to strangle her.
When the girl tried to fight off her mother, the mother bit her on the left shoulder and forearm, police say.
Eventually Shoffner told her daughter to leave the house and never return, police say. The girl fled and called her father, who drove her to a police station.
Shoffner will now spend 21/2 to 5 years in state prison for brutally assaulting her daughter because the girl didn't recite Bible verses correctly.
"And they'll know we are christians by our love, by our love!"
Ejaz: I would ask you a similar question you asked me. "One of the positive aspects of religion is how it can provide motivation for people to do good" is what you asked me. How does lack of an organized belief system or doctrine shapes your moral and ethical values to do good? What do you think are the origins of the humans to 'do good to others'?
Matthew: For me, losing my religion seemed to make me more concerned with the well-being of others. Because I only believe we have one life, I feel like we should try our best to make the most of it and be as kind as possible to other people. And because I don't believe there is any supernatural force protecting us, it's on us to fight against social injustices.
I'm often asked, why I should care about others if I don't believe in an afterlife. My answer is fairly simple. Empathy. I know what it is like to feel pain and I don't want other people to have those feelings. Since I'm a social scientist, I also understand that we are motivated to maintain certain social rules to help us co-exist in a society.
So as far as "origins of humans to do good to others" I would say much of it is programmed in our biology. We feel empathy. We want our social groups to survive and flourish. Unfortunately, we can also learn really harmful beliefs that allow us to hurt others as well.
Ejaz: Most religions believe in some kind of afterlife, with the promise for the believers in God to end up in a good spot. What are your views on the afterlife, and if you don't believe in it, has the thought ever crossed your mind, "what if…"?
Matthew: I don't believe in any sort of afterlife now, but as I said above, I used to when I was religious.
I actually don't wonder about "what if" very much. It's possible I am wrong and there is an afterlife, but I feel fairly certain that there is not. I believe once we die, that is it. It is just like the experience of before we were born. It makes me try to cherish my time alive even more.
The idea of an afterlife actually makes me feel pretty uncomfortable. Being stuck somewhere for an eternity, whether it is a positive or negative place, doesn't sound like a lot of fun. Also, the idea of a God controlling our existence also makes me uncomfortable.
So even though I see the allure of believing evil people will be punished in an afterlife, I still don't like the idea of our universe being controlled by an all-powerful being. The uncertainty of our universe and awareness of my own mortality is actually rather calming in comparison.
Ejaz: Is it possible for society to be able to do good without belief in God beyond the altruism? What prevents an atheist from "sins" when 'no one is watching', such as adultery/premarital sex, cheating on taxes, backbiting, telling lies, pornography, not keeping promises and so on?
Matthew: As I said above, I believe a lot of it boils down to empathy. We are all capable of feeling empathy (well except for sociopaths), so we generally don't want other people to hurt. Sadly, many of us do learn bad behaviors for our social groups.
I have no desire to hurt others. I want other people to be happy. I feel those are pretty standard feelings for humans as we are social creatures. Additionally, I feel like some sins can be pretty harmful. Gayness is often considered a sin for example. As a bisexual, I'm glad I don't feel guilt from my religion telling me my sexuality is wrong.
So I honestly feel pretty perplexed by these kinds of questions because it's hard for me to imagine doing good only for God or to avoid going to hell. Even, when I was religious, I didn't constantly check if what I was doing was a sin or not. I had a basic understanding of ethics and avoiding harming other people.
Ejaz: Believers have long held that the complex universe could not have come into existence without supreme intelligence and planning. As a medical doctor, studying vastly complex mechanisms to maintain good health has often made me wonder, 'how is all this possible to come into being without divine intervention, when millions of very intelligent human minds have been working for centuries to justunderstand how these systems work?' And we are still able to scratch the surface of what we know.
Without that supreme intelligence, how do you explain the order and harmony we see in the universe, including human physiology, stemming from seemingly a spontaneous event (the big bang)?
Matthew: I can't explain it! And that is what makes it so beautiful to me. Considering how old the Earth is, we are still a very new species. Of course we haven't figured out very much! But it's also amazing how much we have learned in a short time!
Also, while there is a lot of harmony in universe, there is also a lot of chaos. Stars die. Asteroids hit planets. Lifeforms die. Sometimes in very cruel ways. There is a lot of pain in the universe too.
So for me, I'm just so grateful to have been alive and have a conscious experience the of universe. Despite the chaos and pain, there is a great beauty too. All we can do is try and appreciate the good, reduce the bad, and hopefully leave our world a little better before we turn back into stardust.
No, I don't believe in God. Here is what I do believe
by Matthew Facciani
"If you don't believe in God, then what do you believe?"
As an atheist, this is one of the most common questions I am asked. I can understand why religious people sometimes find atheism perplexing because it goes against their entire worldview, but it's still a frustrating question to me. No, I don't believe in God, but I still hold many other beliefs, just like everyone else. In this post, I'd like to briefly explain two central, but simple principles I believe in as an atheist.
I believe in understanding reality as best as I can
Somehow the human race stumbled onto this rock hurling throughout the galaxy. Our consciousness allows us to explore our world and learn about ourselves and others. That is all super cool and I feel like because I am lucky enough to be alive, the least I can do is try to understand reality as best I can while I'm here. Even if some facts make me uncomfortable, it's still most rewarding for me to try and understand what is true about the universe. Because we are conscious and are made of star stuff, we are literally a way for the universe to know itself.
I believe in reducing suffering as best I can
There are many nuanced articles that discuss how atheists can have morals, but my take is quite simple: I know what it feels like to experience pain and I do not wish it upon anyone else. Because I know what suffering feels like, I want to try to eliminate it as much as I can. This involves being kind to others, fighting social injustices, and trying to leave the world a little better than I found it. Because I don't think there is any supernatural force looking out for us, it's up to us to make our world the best place we can for as many people as we can.
Honest Lefty said...
This fake news is sick. This blog has been taken over by bots. All this stuff is completely bogus and these bots are just filling up the comments with this BS.
middling libertarian said...
results of the 2016 election still coming in said...
Washington (CNN)A federal grand jury in Washington, DC, on Friday approved the first charges in the investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller, according to sources briefed on the matter.
The charges are still sealed under orders from a federal judge. Plans were prepared Friday for anyone charged to be taken into custody as soon as Monday, the sources said. It is unclear what the charges are.
A spokesman for the special counsel's office declined to comment.
Mueller was appointed in May to lead the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
Under the regulations governing special counsel investigations, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who has oversight over the Russia investigation, would have been made aware of any charges before they were taken before the grand jury for approval, according to people familiar with the matter.
On Friday, top lawyers who are helping to lead the Mueller probe, including veteran prosecutor Andrew Weissmann, were seen entering the court room at the DC federal court where the grand jury meets to hear testimony in the Russia investigation.
Reporters present saw a flurry of activity at the grand jury room, but officials made no announcements.
Shortly after President Donald Trump abruptly fired then-FBI Director James Comey, Rosenstein appointed Mueller as special counsel. Mueller took the reins of a federal investigation that Comey first opened in July 2016 in the middle of the presidential campaign.
Mueller is authorized to investigate "any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation," according to Rosenstein's order.
The special counsel's investigation has focused on potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, as well as obstruction of justice by the President, who might have tried to impede the investigation. CNN reported that investigators are scrutinizing Trump and his associates' financial ties to Russia.
Mueller's team has also examined foreign lobbying conducted by former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, former national security adviser Michael Flynn, and others. His team has issued subpoenas for documents and testimony to a handful of figures, including some people close to Manafort, and others involved in the Trump Tower meeting between Russians and campaign officials...
http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/27/politics/first-charges-mueller-investigation/index.html
""It is obviously true that Steele's sources had some contact with the Kremlin. That, of course, is why they were sources."
obviously, but you (and Hillary) were adamant that when DJT Jr met with Russians who had Kremlin connections, who were going to tell him about Hillary's involvement with the Russians, that it was collusion"
Some of the people in that June 2016 meeting at Trump tower were actual Kremlin connections themselves.
Christopher Steele is British, not Russian, and he was never on any Kremlin payroll. Further, Hillary Clinton's daughter, Chelsea, and Clinton campaign manager, John Podesta, did not meet with Steele or any Russians with Kremlin connections.
But Donny boy Jr. jumped at the opportunity to collude with Russians with his "I love it" response to email saying the June meeting could lead to harm for Hillary's campaign.
Don Jr. and Trump campaign manager at the time, Paul Manafort, did attend that June 2016 meeting with a bunch of Russians with Kremlin connections in Trump tower.
"the last eight posts are"
rebuttals to the more than 20 unattributed right wing crap articles from trash sites like the Moonie Rag and the NY Post.
Ban the Troll Jimk!
Good idea.
All right JimK!
I said "Russia had an army of 1000 trolls posting targeted fake news lying about Hillary and lying about Trump being good on Facebook that reached 10 million voters"
Wyatt/bad anonymous said "lie of the day by Priya:".
Its been well documented that Putin had an army of 1000 trolls posting targeted fake news to Facebook and Jeff Zuckerberg confirmed that 10 million voters had seen that fake news.
Remember, Wyatt/bad anonymous is the one who says "there are many situations where its appropriate to lie", not me.
Beyond Deplorable
The Coiled Spring
Hoods Off
Welcome to Dictatorship
Trump Youth
RIP Jonathan Shurberg
It's Like a Third Grade Playground
Trump Cabinet Meets
Shocking New Developments


Brisbane used to be pretty quiet as brothels were illegal. it is the corner of Albert (two streets towards the city from Kent st). .. She was screaming and panting again, we turned over again, reverse cowboy this time, "get a. Montecito provides a luxury 5-star premises that proudly boasts being the Brisbane city brothel closest to the CBD, allowing central, easy access while still . Check our roster to see which seductive beauties are available to satisfy your needs. Our brothel is open 24/7 in Bowen Hills Brisbane. The licensed brothels seemed too far out of town, so I settled on an ad that said She wasn't keen on cowgirl so I moved her into doggie. Brisbane's Leading Brothel: Pryana Rose - Best 5 star legal Brisbane brothel in Western Suburbs – Urban Ipswich – Rural Ipswich – Locan City – Redland. Brisbane brothels reviewed. Looking for a brothel in Brisbane? Located just 5 minutes from the Brisbane CBD, Platinum has an elite lineup of escorts who .


This modern, bright, beautiful home boasts over 3,000 square feet of living area and features central air conditioning, master bedroom with walk-in shower and balcony, wide open kitchen, 3 decks, and a gas grill that is connected to the gas line. Views of the Harbor of Refuge and close to shopping restaurants, and only a short walk to Roger Wheeler State Beach! The property is a must see!


At Just Dogs Academy, we believe that the right training not only teaches you and your dog valuable skills, it is one of the best ways to bond with your pet.
With more than 40 years experience as a dog trainer, we've perfected the best ways to teach techniques to both owners and their pets. We'll help you and your pet build a great relationship with each other.
We believe training is more than just teaching dogs commands - it's about showing them how to be a part of your family unit, with you as their "pack leader." We teach your dog how to look to you for leadership and companionship.
Some dogs - and owners, for that matter - are easier to teach than others. We've met just about every kind out there and successfully trained even the most challenging ones, including special needs owners and dogs.
Everyone learns better in a small setting - and dogs are no different than people. We offer limited class sizes so we can devote time and attention to each dog and owner in the class, promoting a more successful learning experience.
Dogs ages two to five months will learn quickly in this five-week class that builds the foundation for a dog that will continue to be trainable and develop into a bonded companion for its owner and family.
Whether your dog is six months or six years old, it can continue to learn. This six-week class will establish and reinforce obedience while building a strong "pack" relationship between dog and owner.
Upon request, we can schedule one on one lessons for owners and their dogs. We understand that sometimes, this works better for the owner's schedule and the dog's temperament, although socialization with other dogs is always encouraged.
Director of Training, June Guido, has a long, successful history working with dogs and their owners. Her passion for obedience training as a means for creating lasting, bonded relationships between pets and their owners is why she first got started as an instructor. But truly, June has been involved in just about every aspect of owning and caring for dogs.
In a home that also has 2 senior aged cats, we have unique challenges in training our now 6-month-old puppy Riley. In addition to the standard training and guidance, June was able to provide some custom solutions for us that have helped make our home a more peaceful place. I recommend her for anyone in need of learning how to train their dogs of any age, and also in training people themselves who are new to dog ownership.
My puppy, Max, is not the easiest dog to deal with, and I was concerned that we would ultimately need to find another home for him. But with June's guidance, Max and I have both learned how to correct our behavior. Max and I look forward to a very long, rewarding friendship.
June, we cannot thank you enough for all you have done for us. You took an immediate interest in us, our puppy and our individual needs. You listened, you modeled, you taught and you provided information and techniques. Because of you, we feel hopeful!
Kosmo will never be a show dog, but his training has paid off immensely. He is overall calmer and comes when he is called. We have got him to sit, down and stay for a treat. We still make time to play with him and work on his sits and stays every day, so the impact of the new baby has been minimal.
We believe that all dogs, regardless of age, can be taught new capabilities (this goes for owners too!). If owners in our classes are committed to following our advice and working with their dogs, they will see behavior improvements and be better bonded to them.


Patio Doors are available in sliding or swinging models.
Vinyl Patio Doors are today's most popular choice. They are colour-fast, durable and mildew-resistant and durable. They will not warp, crack or peel and are engineered to withstand the ever-changing extreme weather conditions.
Wood Patio Doors are well insulated and add beauty to the home. They are available in weather resistant vinyl or aluminum exterior finishes. Interior finishes include Oak, Douglas Fir, Pine and Mahogany.
Fiberglass Patio Door frames are extremely strong with minimal expansion and contraction tendencies. Fiberglass is also used in boat and bridge construction, reinforcing it's reputation as a product which is suited to worst possible weather conditions.
Swinging Garden Patio Doors operate in the same manner as an entrance door system and are available in the following frame choices. The doors can swing into or away from the house (outswing).
Exterior solid wood doors are available in mahogany, walnut, oak, hemlock, poplar, hickory, maple, pine, alder, cherry and fir.
Can be factory stained to the colour and finish of your choice.
Can be factory stained or painted in the colour and finish of your choice.
Are available in range of smooth flat panels or embossed raised panels.
Custom-fitted polystyrene core for stable insulation, making them ENERGY STAR qualified.
Available with fire ratings up to 90 minutes.
Full Frame Replacement: The entire frame of the existing patio door is removed. The new patio door is installed directly to the wooden frame (studs) of the house.
High Efficiency patio doors will have a double pane sealed unit. The sealed unit consists of two panes of glass on either side of a spacer, which forms the insulated sealed thermal unit.
A variety of Low E ( Low Emissivity) coatings are available. Low Emissivity glass is specially coated to admit light but reflect heat, keeping it outside in the summer and holding it inside in the winter. Its higher R (thermal resistance) value means greater insulating performance than ordinary windows. Ordinary thermal glass has an R (Thermal Resist) factor of 2.1. A typical thermal unit with LOE2 (with Argon) has an R factor of 4.2 and also reduces the amount of UV light by up to 1/3 of other coatings, protecting your furniture and floorings - and most importantly - your family.
Argon is a safe, non-toxic gas, which is heavier than air. When used in conjunction with Low E glass, this gas provides better insulation because heat and cold do not pass through Argon gas as easily as through air. The gas filled sealed unit provides a buffer between the interior and the exterior of the home. Furthermore, Argon is a non-toxic and presents no human health or environmental concerns.


text:
07.html
Occasional links & observations from
Steve Bogart
Nearby entries:
1 Sept
> 7 Sept <
10 Sept
Support web standards
Associate fees go to
...He wakes up to "Homeless are stupid, welfare is stupid.
Private investment efficiency, cool fiscal plannin'."
Sounds like more Pat Buchanan.
-- Moxy Früvous, "Stuck in the 90's", Bargainville
First, welcome to any surfers stopping by to check this place out after the spiffy article in the Chicago Tribune, which I thought had some interesting insights and well-used words:
She Has Seen the Future and It Is -- Weblogs by Julia Keller [Chicago Tribune]
There's precious little hype in the Weblog world (even though, of course, some might argue that the very act of creating a Weblog is hype enough for a lifetime, since it involves the constant valorization of one's most trivial impressions, fleeting opinions and halfbaked ideas).
I thought the article came out pretty well, by which I mean I don't feel particularly mis-quoted (which is, I understand, frequently a danger when dealing with the media). I do wish I hadn't overused "like", though... that was, like, lame of me.
I do disagree with the author's opening statements (but she knew this) -- I emphatically don't believe that other forms of writing are in any danger of extinction because of weblogging (or web writing in general); they're in danger of being interactively annotated, maybe, but not obviated...
It's nice to see Windowseat get some press, too. It's been around longer (and has more 'voice') than a lot of the newer, post-daily-for-five-days-and-disappear logs. (Posting every day is hard, and I'm not surprised that folks try it and run out of gas; I've settled on a [usually] Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule, myself, and even that gets difficult to keep up.)
Anyhow. Enough commentary on commentary on commentary.
Seen on Medley (a fine weblog):
Who's afraid of Pat Buchanan? by Jake Tapper (multipage) [Salon]
...what would the media fallout be if Elizabeth Dole sarcastically sneered at "the poor homosexuals -- they have declared war on nature and now nature is exacting its retribution"?
How would the press corps react if someone discovered that Steve Forbes ... labeled the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa, in which 67 blacks were killed, "whites mistreating a couple of blacks"?
Michael Kinsley, editor of Slate: "The bad way to look at it is that he's getting a free pass 'cause he's a pal. The slightly more complicated way to look at it is that if you know someone, you know their complications, and you're slower to reach conclusions about them. Especially negative conclusions."
"David Duke is busy stealing from me. I have a mind to go down there and sue that dude for intellectual property theft." [Buchanan, 1991]
It's scary enough to read what Buchanan has to say (read the whole article, these aren't isolated examples). I wasn't aware of his more outrageous statements until this article.
It's scarier still that none of his fellow Republican candidates have anything to say about his pronouncements.
But what scares me the most is that his media buddies give him such a wide berth and let him stay under the national news radar when he says such things, and you know they wouldn't (and shouldn't) do it for anyone else. Fraternal loyalty can go too far.
A somewhat-related recent Clarence Page column on racism:
Evaluating Racism: Should bigotry be classified as a mental-health standard? [Chicago Tribune]
Some view racism as any kind of racial prejudice. Others define racism as a belief that one race is inherently superior to another. Then there are those who view racism as a systemic and institutional power that can only be wielded by an empowered race--which in America means white folks--to oppress the disempowered.
...if we are going to say that everyone who espouses bigoted beliefs has a mental illness, we risk stretching the term "mental illness" beyond usefulness.
...American Psychiatric Association officials resisted requests to classify racism as a mental illness, [arguing] that racism in this country is "normative," a "cultural problem rather than an indication of personal pathology."
That sounds about right to my lay ears.
This has probably been done by somebody somewhere else already, but in my experience at least, Robert Occhialini of Bump is the first to use "eBay" as a verb:
I'm amazed at how much junk I acquire somehow. I'm going to eBay a lot of stuff over the next month. (7 Sep 1999 entry)
Today's entry wasn't as long as it would have been since I'm still occupied dealing with the aftermath of Saturday's fun; namely, my car was broken into. They took my out-of-town friend's camera, and there pretty much wasn't anything else valuable to take. I have a smashed right rear window and dented door to get fixed, and of course body shops weren't open Sunday or Monday.
More tomorrow.
Previous entry: 3 September 1999 Next entry: 8 September 1999
Other sections of this site:
Home - Log - Services - Writing - Links - About Last modified on 9/20/99; 4:22:07 PM Central
© 1998-1999 Steve Bogart
bogart@nowthis.com


text:
See that fake Cathy book cover up there, for instance? It's a parody of this. Pretty basic switcheroo.
And here's a rewrite of Crankshaft. Here's the original for comparison. The title character's son-in-law, Jeff, is such a spineless sad sack that I wanted to give him just one moment to shine.
If only Jeff could show some backbone in the real comic.
Up next is a parody of this Six Chix. It's intended to be a behind-the-scenes shot of the making of the comic. I thought people would instantly recognize this famous photo of Frank Oz and Jim Henson. But not everyone did. Either way, the underlying joke isn't complicated: These two ladies look more like Muppets than people.
How'd you like to be the armpit guy?
A post like this wouldn't be complete without a couple of good-natured jabs at my homegirl Mary Worth. Recently, Mary's neighbor Iris got dumped by her chubby, bald, sandwich-inhaling boyfriend Wilbur. She did not take it well, and I thought there might be a good revenge flick in it. Iris has since moved on, and it is Wilbur who has come crawling back. (Thus far, to no avail.)
Meanwhile, Iris' all-yellow outfit would go over well at Charterstone.
I said Iris had moved on. Specifically, she has reuinted with her younger, hotter ex-boyfriend Zak. Unfortunately, their conversations have not been all that stimulating, as seen here (with a nod to Monty Python's The Meaning of Life):
Maybe they'd like to talk about the Steelers-Bears game.
Fortunately, their nights were a little more exciting.
Every Seinfeld viewer knows what "coffee" means.
Also this year, Wilbur's drab, aimless daughter Dawn got involved with a married doctor and (naturally) went to Mary for advice. Here's how that turned out: a hellish loop of bad conversation, to which I added a little Spongebob. I'm afraid you're going to have to click on this to see it at full size. I realize that's an extra step, and I apologize, but that's just the way the cookie crumbles sometimes.
Make sure to say "Two hours later" in a French accent.
Here's a quick Mary Worth/Marvin dialogue switch.
The more you know about these characters, the grosser this is.
But the comics page isn't all Mary Worth, you know. For instance, there's that insufferable prick The Amazing Spider-Man. He was being coy about his "different interests," so I decided to razz him a little.
And speaking of insufferable pricks, there's Garfield. I decided to give the title character an existential crisis, using narration and a thought balloon imported from Judge Parker. The original Judge Parker strip is included below for comparison's sake.
Oh, cats and their contemplative coffee drinking. So true to life!
Here's a Rex Morgan, M.D. spoof. And, yes, I did basically steal borrow this gag from Monty Python's "Death of Mary, Queen of Scots" sketch.
This woman broke a window, so don't feel too badly for her.
I thought of a very strange yet desperately needed spin-off from Gasoline Alley.
Sad Hat is more relatable than any of the human characters in the strip.
One more use of those oddball Six Chix characters.
Now featuring 100% less Kevin Spacey!
There are few things more relaxing than removing all the characters and dialogue from Marvin. A modest example:
And you're left with a charming winter landscape.
Except maybe removing the punchline from Shoe.
Let's face it: That's how this conversation would really go.
A quick Mark Trail/Blade Runner crossover. Click to see at full size.
I'd like to thank Rutger Hauer for doing this.
Let's end this survey with a never-before-posted Beetle Bailey parody. Here's the original for comparison.
As a habitual gum chewer myself, I can relate to this.
Okay. That felt good. Now I can empty out my Images folder. There. Something accomplished.


Spontaneous Productions is a new performance collective staging an interactive event at Off-Leash Art Box. Committed to creating experiences of immediacy, the collective has structured the event to be part writing and part acting. Writers are invited to generate short solo performances pieces from a prompt to be performed the same night by actors.
In the spirit of breaking the 'fourth wall,' anyone can write to the prompt or perform a piece. A selection of generated shorts will be provided to actors to perform. This unique improvisational event is an opportunity to have your work interpreted instantly, or to act out a part generated the same night.
Off-Leash Area was founded in Minneapolis in 1999 and creates original interdisciplinary performance work. Named after the public parks where dogs run untethered, OLA's creative approach is likewise playful, crosses boundaries, and takes risks. The Art Box is the first performing arts venue in the Nokomis East neighborhood.
Specify in the message if you wish you write, act, or both.
The event is free. A $5 donation is suggested to support the work of Spontaneous Productions.


text:
Quality and Audits Officer (Part-time, Fixed-Term Contract)
UK ANTIDOPING
Loughborough, Leicestershire (hybrid with office and homeworking)
£14,992 - £15,332 (pro ratad from £24,533 - £25,090 FTE)
General, Leisure, Sport & fitness
Experienced (non manager)
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) is on a mission to protect clean sport and currently has an exciting opportunity available for you to join us.
We're looking to recruit a Quality and Audits Officer (fixed-term contract, part-time - 22 hours per week), joining the Business Services directorate. This role will work within the Risk and Information team, helping to support the organisation in the achievement of its quality and information security objectives.
This role will form part of a job share with another post-holder.
About us Our purpose:
To ensure doping-free sport, promoting and protecting clean sport through education, testing and enforcement.
Integrity – We do what is right for clean sport, we are equitable and ethical, ensuring everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
Collaboration – We work together and with others, sharing knowledge and building relationships to better tackle doping.
Excellence – We strive to achieve high standards in the protection of clean sport, evolving with the times and finding solutions.
Passion – We are dedicated to keeping sport clean, are proud of what we do and know it matters.
Maintaining a knowledge management culture at UKAD
Ensuring policies and procedures are documented, version controlled and up to date
Assisting in ensuring the timely achievement of corporate responsibilities including risk management, policy acceptance and reporting
Key result areas include:
Enabling relevant external service providers with planning and carrying out audit meetings
Main contact for security audits
Freedom of Information and Subject Access
Qualifications/experience/knowledge:
Experience of interpreting and reporting on a range of policy and management information to meet the needs of a variety of audiences
Understanding of risk management
Experience of auditing would be an advantage
To apply, please visit the vacancy page on the UKAD website (below) and follow the application instructions at the bottom of the page in the 'how to apply' section via the button below.
Closing date: 23:50, Monday 6 February 2023
CVs and/or cover letters will not be accepted. You must have a valid right to work in the UK.
Supporting Documents for Quality and Audits Officer (Part-time, Fixed-Term Contract)


text:
require 'chef_helper'

RSpec.describe 'gitlab::gitlab-rails' do
  include_context 'gitlab-rails'

  describe 'Prometheus settings' do
    context 'with default configuration' do
      it 'renders gitlab.yml with bundled Prometheus default values' do
        expect(gitlab_yml[:production][:prometheus]).to eq(
          enabled: true,
          server_address: 'localhost:9090'
        )
      end
    end

    context 'with user specified configuation' do
      context 'when bundled Prometheus is running on non-default address' do
        before do
          stub_gitlab_rb(
            prometheus: {
              listen_address: '0.0.0.0:9191'
            }
          )
        end

        it 'renders gitlab.yml with correct values' do
          expect(gitlab_yml[:production][:prometheus]).to eq(
            enabled: true,
            server_address: '0.0.0.0:9191'
          )
        end
      end

      context 'when bundled Prometheus is running on non-default address with only port specified' do
        before do
          stub_gitlab_rb(
            prometheus: {
              listen_address: ':8080'
            }
          )
        end

        it 'renders gitlab.yml with server address rendered as a string' do
          expect(gitlab_yml[:production][:prometheus]).to eq(
            enabled: true,
            server_address: ':8080'
          )
        end
      end

      context 'when configured with an external and internal Prometheus addresses' do
        before do
          stub_gitlab_rb(
            prometheus: {
              listen_address: '0.0.0.0:9191'
            },
            gitlab_rails: {
              prometheus_address: '1.1.1.1:2222'
            }
          )
        end

        it 'renders gitlab.yml with the external address' do
          expect(gitlab_yml[:production][:prometheus]).to eq(
            enabled: true,
            server_address: '1.1.1.1:2222'
          )
        end
      end

      context 'when bundled Prometheus is disabled and no external Prometheus address is specified' do
        before do
          stub_gitlab_rb(
            prometheus: {
              enable: false
            }
          )
        end

        it 'renders gitlab.yml with Prometheus disabled' do
          expect(gitlab_yml[:production][:prometheus][:enabled]).to be false
        end
      end

      context 'when bundled Prometheus is disabled but an external Prometheus address is specified' do
        before do
          stub_gitlab_rb(
            prometheus: {
              enable: false,
            },
            gitlab_rails: {
              prometheus_address: '1.2.3.4:2222'
            }
          )
        end

        it 'renders gitlab.yml with external Prometheus addreess' do
          expect(gitlab_yml[:production][:prometheus]).to eq(
            enabled: true,
            server_address: '1.2.3.4:2222'
          )
        end
      end
    end
  end
end


text:
All posts tagged "murder"
CrimeMonday, December 21, 2020
Bangkok city employee found shot to death in Surat Thani
Police have opened a homicide investigation after a Bangkok city employee was found shot to death in her car in the Southern province Surat Thani. A...
Patient allegedly shoots and kills doctor in Phetchaburi for overcharging
A patient allegedly shot and killed a doctor for overcharging him. When police arrested 22 year old Denphum "Phum" Sangthong and took him back to the...
CrimeThursday, December 10, 2020
Prosecutors say they can't indict Red Bull heir until police arrest him
Prosecutors in the never-ending saga that is the case against Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, are shifting the blame for a lack of prosecution and pointing the finger...
InsurgencyTuesday, December 8, 2020
Police officer shot to death by suspected insurgent in Pattani
A police officer was shot to death by a suspected insurgent while driving his motorcycle in Southern province Pattani. The suspect, dressed as a woman with...
CrimeTuesday, December 8, 2020
Man gets life sentence for fatal shooting of ex-wife at Bangkok beauty clinic
A 28 year old man, who fatally shot his ex-wife and injured her colleague at their place of work, has been sentenced to life in prison....
Teenager allegedly stabs father to death after being told to do his homework
A 15 year old allegedly stabbed his father to death after being scolded for not doing his homework and playing too much on his smartphone. Police...
ThailandSunday, December 6, 2020
Drugged up slaughterhouse worker kills 2, injures 5 at random
A drugged up slaughterhouse worker has been accused of killing 2 girls and injuring 5 others while going on a random knife attack on his motorbike...
CrimeMonday, November 30, 2020
Police officer allegedly shoots and kills married couple, injures ex-wife at Isaan restaurant
A police officer was arrested for allegedly firing shots in an Isaan restaurant, killing a married couple and severely injuring his ex-wife. 44 year old Aram...
ThailandMonday, November 16, 2020
Thailand News Today | The RCEP reset, Hotel Talkfest, Protesters to be arrested | November 16
First day of the week with another Thailand News Today, all the latest news from around Thailand and the region. Hoteliers to discuss how to revive...
Hitman arrested over 14 year old cold-case murder in Pattaya of NZ businessman
An arrest has been made in a 14 year old Pattaya cold case following the arrest of a Thai man who allegedly murdered a New Zealander...
CrimeSunday, November 15, 2020
Human skeleton found in a cassava field in Muang district
A human skeleton was found early this morning by a villager in a cassava field in the Muang district of Phitsanulok province in Central Thailand. Police...
CrimeThursday, November 12, 2020
Chon Buri man allegedly killed neighbours over dispute about their barking dog
A Chon Buri man allegedly shot and killed his neighbours because their dog was barking. 49 year old Jirat Wuttimananon turned himself in to police and...
BangkokWednesday, November 11, 2020
Bangkok motorbike taxi driver allegedly stabs another driver to death
A Bangkok motorbike taxi driver allegedly stabbed and killed another driver during an argument. Although the women picked up passengers from different areas, they often clashed. Motorbike...
Bangkok woman allegedly stabs boyfriend to death
A Bangkok woman is facing charges for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death. 32 year old dental nurse, Thai media reports as Pemika, was found unconscious...
CrimeFriday, November 6, 2020
Man allegedly beats wife and son to death before attacking neighbour
A 50 year old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife and son, then setting their bodies on fire at their home in Nakhon...
KrabiThursday, October 29, 2020
Missing man's body found in Krabi forest, wife believes he was killed
The body of a missing man was found by locals walking through a forest in Krabi's Plai Phraya district. The man's wife believes he was murdered,...
ThailandMonday, October 12, 2020
Thailand News Today | Land bridge project, "Thai Bridge", Chaing Mai black widow | October 12
Daily Thai TV News, with all the latest updates. Posted around 5pm, Monday to Friday. Protest leader says activists "in it for the long haul" Human...
CrimeMonday, October 12, 2020
Chiang Mai woman arrested for allegedly hiring hitman to kill her ex-husband
A 63 year old Chiang Mai woman has been arrested for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill her ex-husband because she wanted his life insurance payout....
CrimeTuesday, October 6, 2020
PM orders probe after top zoo official killed while investigating missing rare deer case at Songkhla Zoo
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered an investigation into the Songkhla Zoo after a top zoo official investigating a missing rare deer case was shot and killed...
CrimeSaturday, October 3, 2020
Songkhla senior zoo official carries out murder-suicide after deers go missing
A senior zoo official in Songkhla has reportedly shot himself in his home in an apparent murder-suicide after being investigated over 2 missing rare albino barking...


text:
Arabic Chinese (Simplified) English French German Hindi Italian Japanese Portuguese Russian Spanish
Why Invest in QMC Minerals?
Irgon Lithium Mine
Namew
QMC 43-101 Report
Lithium Demand
Hard Rock Advantage
Battery Market – Lithium ion Battery Stocks
QMC Hires SGS Canada for Resource Estimate
Quantum Minerals Corp.PRESS RELEASESQMC Hires SGS Canada for Resource Estimate
June 6, 2018 By admin / PRESS RELEASES/	0 Comments
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) (OTC PINK: QMCQF) (QMC.V) ("QMC" or "the Company") is pleased to report that it has engaged SGS Canada Inc. ("SGS") to provide technical support and consulting services for the company's 2018 field exploration and drilling program at the Irgon Lithium Mine Property, located within the Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field, S.E. Manitoba. SGS will provide an experienced team of engineers and geoscientists with significant technical expertise pertaining to lithium pegmatite exploration and development, who will review existing documents and geological modelling of the historical data and will provide guidance to QMC on the upcoming 2018 field program and drilling campaign.
The data acquired through the 2018 exploration program recommended by SGS will be used by SGS to compile a NI43-101 compliant technical report, which is expected to confirm and potentially increase the non-NI43-101 compliant historical reported resource of 1.2 million tons of 1.51% Li2O within the Irgon Dike. In addition, the technical report will provide an estimate on the size of the other spodumene-bearing pegmatite dikes currently identified on the Irgon Lithium Mine Property, such as the Mapetre and the Central pegmatite dikes.
HISTORICAL RESOURCE
Between 1953-1954, the Lithium Corporation of Canada Limited drilled 25 holes into the Irgon Dike and subsequently reported a historical resource estimate of 1.2 million tons grading 1.51% Li20 over a strike length of 365 meters and to a depth of 213 meters (Northern Miner, Vol. 41, no.19, Aug. 4, 1955, p.3). This historical resource is documented in a 1956 Assessment Report by B. B. Bannatyne for the Lithium Corporation of Canada Ltd. (Manitoba Assessment Report No. 94932). This historical estimate is believed to be based on reasonable assumptions, and neither the company nor the QP has any reason to contest the document's relevance and reliability. The detailed channel sampling and a subsequent drill program will be required to update this historical resource to current NI 43-101 standards. Historic metallurgical tests reported an 87% recovery from which a concentrate averaging 5.9% Li2O was obtained.
During this historical 1950-era work program, a complete mining plant was installed onsite, designed to process 500 tons of ore per day, and a three-compartment shaft was sunk to a depth of 74 meters. On the 61-metre level, lateral development was extended off the shaft for a total of 366 meters of drifting, from which six crosscuts transected the dike. The work was suspended in 1957 awaiting a more favourable market for lithium oxides, and, at this time, the mine buildings were removed.
The mineral reserve cited above is presented as a historical estimate and uses historical terminology which does not conform to current NI43-101 standards. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Although the historical estimates are believed to be based on reasonable assumptions, they were calculated prior to the implementation of National Instrument 43-101. These historical estimates do not meet current standards as defined under sections 1.2 and 1.3 of NI 43-101; consequently, the issuer is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves.
Qualified Person and NI 43-101 Disclosure
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Bruce E. Goad, P. Geo., who is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
QMC is a British Columbia based company engaged in the business of acquisition, exploration and development of resource properties. Its objective is to locate and develop economic precious, base, rare metal and resource properties of merit. The Company's properties include the Irgon Lithium Mine project and two VMS properties, the Rocky Lake and Rocky-Namew, known collectively as the Namew Lake District Project. Currently, all of the company's properties are located in Manitoba.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of QMC QUANTUM MINERALS CORP.
"Balraj Mann"
Balraj Mann
Tel: (604) 601-2018 | email: info@qmcminerals.com | web: www.qmcminerals.com
QMC Quantum Minerals Corp
Suite 440 – 755 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. Canada, V6Z 1X6
Email: info@qmcminerals.com
Copyright © 2018 QMC Quantum Minerals. | All rights reserved.


Artists are persecuted in times of war. However, art can also profit from war. The exhibit "curating war" takes a closer look at art production and the art market, their complicity with the arms trade and war, but also their resistance against them.
A hand holds the image of a man: the police officer Ayhan Çarkın. In her video, belit sağ not only tells the story of mass murderer, but also of an art gallery that wants nothing to do with it. Her piece "Ayhan and Me" will be shown in Vienna in September, in an exhibit conceived and curated by Ezgi Erol.
Art finds many ways to talk about war, but art can also make profits from it. With a simple cartridge case, *Hito Steyerl* draws attention to the fact that the main sponsor of the 13th Istanbul Biennial increases their capital with the arms trade – what does that mean for the artwork on display? Ana Hoffner takes a look at the living room of art collector and heiress to the Thyssen fortune, Francesca Habsburg, founder and director of the Thyssen-Bornemysza Art Contemporary Collection. Both Habsburg's inheritance and the funds used for the collection originate from an equity participation in ThyssenKrupp, which produces submarine parts for the arms industry.
When is art able to break with warmongering, when does it become a part of the system? Which narratives about war are valid? Curator Ezgi Erol puts the relationship between art and war up for negotiation with a number of international artistic positions, on display in the DESSOUS Gallery in Meidling.
Ezgi Erol is a freelance curator, artist and sociologist. She works on the cutting edge of art, politics and activism.


Freelancer Of the Month: Dr. Rania Filfil - MENA Alliances Group Inc.
In 1 987,I left Palestine for eight years to further my studies. I had obtained an IB diploma from Lester B. Pearson College in Canada (1987) and then an MA in Applied Foreign Languages from Lumière University- Lyon, France. That same year, my mother was extremely ill and I decided to return to Palestine to be near her. She passed away that same summer and I was on the move again. I was already doing translations here and there – even before going to university.
These translations included interpreting for the French Consul General at the opening of the French Cultural Center in Gaza in 1989, and translating play therapy sessions at the Gaza Community Mental Health Program. However, still in the mindset of having a 'fixed job', I started working as Public Relations Officer for the World Trade Center (WTC) in Gaza. Signed up for a Ph.D. Program at La Sorbonne University in Paris.
My position at WTC was very interesting. Every day involved a variety of activities and I had the opportunity to travel for my job. However, I could not accommodate the working hours. I wanted to be in control of my own time.
In 1998, while finishing (and defending) my Ph.D., I found out that I was pregnant with my first child. I decided then that becoming a mother was the most important thing and I quit my job. By that time, Birzeit University was establishing the Institute of Law, which needed a lot of translation and interpretation work. With this, I started my career as a freelancer. I realized very quickly that I should plan realistically. After some harsh experiences, I learned WHEN to say 'yes, I can do it' or 'No, I cannot do it".
This became my strategy. I put family first and filled in the free time with translation. I targeted quality first. Therefore, I raised my fees and explained to all my clients that I do one job at a time and submit a finished ready-to-use product. I kept my promise most of the time and respected quality and deadlines.
Moreover, I was transparent about the problems I faced, even if it meant telling my client that after having started the job, I did not think I was the right person to do it. Most clients appreciated the honest communication and I could refer them to the translators most competent for their work.
This strategy enabled me build cooperative rather than competitive relations with other translators. Virtually, we acted like teams and stepped in for each other.
The major problem I face is the current taxation system, which compels a home-based translator to spend hours of administrative work and to issue VAT invoices with payable taxes every month even when the invoice is not collected. Paying taxes consumes much of my time and efforts, and I have been calling for reform to ease on the procedures, but have received no official response.
The best part of my work is that I can take some time off and focus on my family, which I have been doing for the past two years. During this time, I participated in writing a book about Politics and the Power of Tourism. I wrote the chapter on Gaza, the "Missing Assets".
My day as a freelance translator/interpreter does not have any fixed routine. I may work from home, from a café near my children's school or at a swimming pool in Jericho. My office consists of an efficient laptop and Internet connection. There are days when I have conferences to interpret and I act like an employee for these days. I always say, I can work, swim and cook at the same time.
Great story of success to share.


text:
Shoba également connue sous le nom de Shobana Dharmaraja (communément appelée Isaipriya ou Isaippiriya ; 1982–2009) était une journaliste tamoule srilankaise et une diffuseuse de télévision pour les rebelles des Tigres de libération de l'Eelam tamoul. Elle est décédée dans les derniers jours de la guerre civile du Sri Lanka en 2009 avec des preuves vidéo qu'elle a été capturée par l'armée srilankaise avant d'être violée, torturée et assassinée. Un haut responsable de l'Organisation des Nations unies a jugé que les images étaient authentiques. Amnesty International et Human Rights Watch ont également vérifié qu'il s'agissait bien d'elle.

Un biopic sur elle,  a été interdit en Inde car cela nuirait aux relations amicales avec le Sri Lanka.

Jeunesse et famille
Shoba est née en 1982 et est originaire de l'île de Delft. Elle a fait ses études à l'école Memorial et au . Sa famille a déménagé au  en 1995 après avoir été chassée de chez elle par l', l'opération de l'armée srilankaise visant à reprendre la péninsule de Jaffna. Shoba a poursuivi ses études au Vanni avant de rejoindre les rebelles des Tigres de libération de l'Eelam tamoul.

Shoba a épousé un cadre des LTTE en 2007 et a eu une petite fille. Sa fille Akal a été tuée par un bombardement de l'armée de l'air srilankaise le 15 mars 2009. Son mari a également été tué dans les derniers mois de la guerre civile en 2009.

Carrière
Selon le site Internet  et les amis de Shoba, elle souffrait d'une cardiopathie valvulaire rhumatismale et, à ce titre, n'a fourni aucun service militaire aux LTTE. Au lieu de cela, Shoba a travaillé, sous le nom de scène Isaipriya, en tant que journaliste et diffuseur pour la station de télévision Oliveechchu des LTTE à Kilinochchi. Elle était également actrice, chanteuse et danseuse.

Décès
Selon l'armée srilankaise, Isaipriya, qu'elle décrit comme le « lieutenant-colonel Issei Piriya », a été tué au combat par la 53e division le 18 mai 2009. Cependant, selon TamilNet, Isaipriya avait été bénévole à l'hôpital de fortune de Mullivaikkal jusqu'au 8 mai 2009 et s'était retrouvé dans les camps d'internement du district de Vavuniya. TamilNet affirme qu'Isaipriya et une autre femme ont été emmenées des camps par l'armée srilankaise les 23 et 24 mai 2009.

Le 30 novembre 2010, Channel 4 News a diffusé des séquences vidéo qui auraient montré des soldats srilankais exécutant sommairement des Tamouls capturés dans la phase finale de la guerre civile. La vidéo montrait un certain nombre de cadavres, dont une femme nue avec les mains derrière le dos. Cette femme a ensuite été identifiée comme Isaipriya par plusieurs sources. Une voix singhalaise hors caméra est entendue dans la même vidéo disant « Je voudrais encore la baiser » dans le segment montrant les cadavres nus d'Isaipriya et Ushalini Gunalingam.

Un témoin trouvé par Human Rights Watch affirme avoir vu Isaipriya le 15 mai 2009 portant les mêmes vêtements qui étaient à côté d'elle dans la vidéo de Channel 4 News. Il y avait des signes qu'elle pourrait avoir été agressée sexuellement.

Le 31 octobre 2013, Channel 4 News a diffusé de nouvelles séquences vidéo montrant Isaipriya vivant et sous la garde de l'armée srilankaise. Elle est montrée à moitié nue et désorientée, et les soldats srilankais pensent d'abord qu'elle est Dwaraka, fille du chef des LTTE Velupillai Prabhakaran. Des photographies sont également montrées d'Isaipriya allongée dans un fossé, peut-être morte, avec une entaille sur le visage et des signes clairs d'agression sexuelle. Selon les avocats, le « meurtre » d'Isaipriya par l'armée srilankaise constitue un crime de guerre.

La famille d'Isaipriya n'était pas au courant de sa capture et de son meurtre jusqu'à la diffusion de Channel 4 News. Sa mère a déclaré à Channel 4 News qu'elle avait toujours pensé qu'Isaipriya avait été tuée par des bombardements. Sa mère et ses sœurs ont demandé l'asile politique au Royaume-Uni.

La vidéo de Channel 4 News a encore plus irrité les partis tamouls indiens et dégoûté les ministres du Congrès du  du Tamil Nadu et qui avaient passé le 24 octobre 2013 une résolution unanime demandant au gouvernement indien de boycotter la . Le Premier ministre indien Manmohan Singh a annoncé sa décision de ne pas participer à l'événement en raison des pressions exercées par le parti tamoul régional concernant le bilan présumé du Sri Lanka en matière de droits humains.

En mai 2022, des manifestants à Colombo ont appelé à la justice pour Isaipriya à l'occasion de l'anniversaire des 40 ans de sa naissance.

Notes et références

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Massacre de Mullivaikkal
 Guerre de l'Eelam IV
 Tigres de libération de l'Eelam tamoul

Liens externes
 .
 .

Bibliographie

Membre des Tigres de libération de l'Îlam tamoul
Naissance en 1982
Naissance au Sri Lanka
Décès en mai 2009
Décès à 27 ans
Décès au Sri Lanka
Mort exécuté

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
SEAIR Boracay Flights on Sale - Manila-Caticlan - Cebu-Caticlan
Boracay Flights from Manila and Cebu on sale - SEAIR acquires first Airbus
Seair offers the fastest Boracay flights via Caticlan and is the only airline that brings passengers directly to Boracay via it's complimentary transfers from Caticlan Airport to Boracay and vice versa.
Aquino Graces Launch of SEAIR's First Airbus
President Benigno S. Aquino III was the guest of honor at the blessing of the first Airbus of South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport here.
The new 144-seat A319 jet aircraft will fly SEAIR's first international destination — Singapore, starting Dec. 16.
SEAIR President Avelino Zapanta said that with the new aircraft, his company projects monthly air passenger traffic at the Clark Freeport Zone to increase by more than 60 percent or an additional 200,000 passengers annually.
Additional routes for the new jet aircraft, according to him, will be added in the coming months.
"The introduction of these new flights will create a welcome boost to the Philippine tourism industry and create more high-caliber local jobs," said Zapanta.
SEAIR is the first airline locator at the Clark Freeport Zone and the second firm to put its trust and confidence in the Clark Development Corp.
It is also the first Tiger Airways Partner Airline that will market and distribute its seats using its established internet booking system, tigerairways.com.
According to Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), an average of 25,000 passengers land every month at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) at Clark.
The airline was founded in 1995 with an initial investment of P2 million and two nine-seater planes.
Through the years, it has helped develop and brought travelers to some of the most breathtaking destinations in the country, including Batanes, Palawan, and Boracay.
It has the longest history of uninterrupted Boracay flights to Caticlan, having served this gateway to one of the world's top beach destinations for almost 16 years. (PNA)


text:
Birtles Lane Over Alderley, Macclesfield
Birtles Hall is an impressive Grade II listed Georgian manor house believed to have been built in around 1819, which has been converted in to 6 luxurious apartments. Named after the original owner of the Manor House, Hibbert Court is located on the first floor, enjoying views from a south east aspect across the formal grounds. The approach is exceptional, following a long and sweeping private driveway leading to the Hall. Private parking is located to the rear with an allocated garage and additional sheltered parking. The majority of its original features have been carefully retained with remarkable amounts of character and opulence throughout. Though each apartment is different, it is refreshing to have the main formal living room with almost ceiling to floor sash windows. (...)
Birtles Hall is an impressive Grade II listed Georgian manor house believed to have been built in around 1819, which has been converted in to 6 luxurious apartments. Named after the original owner of the Manor House, Hibbert Court is located on (...)
Gorsey Lane, Altrincham
The Shires is a generously proportioned backwater property situated within walking distance to Altrincham amenities located behind the privacy of ample gated parking. Offering character and charm throughout whilst offering todays modern family layout consisting of, an impressive gallery entrance hallway, four reception rooms and a spacious dining kitchen complete with utility room. To the first floor, the master bedroom suite offers a large dressing room and en-suite bathroom, whilst the guest bedrooms are serviced by either the second en-suite or shower room facilities. One of the propertys best features is the matured private landscaped gardens with a patio off the dining room which leads to the well stocked boarders. Viewings are recommended to full appreciate all the property (...)
The Shires is a generously proportioned backwater property situated within walking distance to Altrincham amenities located behind the privacy of ample gated parking. Offering character and charm throughout whilst offering todays modern family (...)
Hollin Lane Styal, Wilmslow
Deceptively spacious large detached residence, situated on an impressive private established plot enjoying beautiful open views to both the front and rear. The property is located in the ever so sought after Wilmslow where there are a selection of restaurants, boutique shops and popular schools. Manchester Airport and local railway stations can also be reached in less than 3 miles. Internally the light, spacious and highly versatile accommodation briefly comprises of: entrance hallway, living room, newly fitted modern kitchen, utility room, pantry, downstairs W.C., dining room and family room, studio, gym and fifth bedroom. The first floor comprises of: master bedroom with an extensive dressing room and en-suite, bedroom two with en-suite and balcony, two further bedrooms and a family (...)
Deceptively spacious large detached residence, situated on an impressive private established plot enjoying beautiful open views to both the front and rear. The property is located in the ever so sought after Wilmslow where there are a selection of (...)
Castle Hill Road Birtle, Bury
A property of remarkable versatility and charm, Bradshaw Hill Farm has been transformed into what surely must be one of finest family estates in Lancashire. The stone built residence reveals a (...)
Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, Ruthin
Castle Gyrn is situated in a commanding position and affords magnificent panoramic views of the Clwyd valley and Snowdon. The architect built this exceptional property in four phases which started in (...)
Arthur Lane Ainsworth, BOLTON
Sunnybank stands within its own private, mature grounds and offers a wealth of well proportioned, highly versatile living space that oozes quality and character. This stone-built residence dates back (...)
Juniper Lane Woolston, Warrington
Moss Side Farm is an impressive farmhouse along with a range of ancillary buildings, equestrian facilities and a cattery. Comprising a generous 4 bedroomed farmhouse with a self contained 2 bedroomed (...)
Norden Road Bamford, Bamford, Rochdale
A property of remarkable versatility and character, Bamford Cottage has been transformed into what surely must be one of Bamford's finest family homes. The historic exterior of this property (...)
Calico Lane Furness Vale, High Peak
Lake View is certainly a property of distinction, occupying an elevated position in beautiful manicured gardens approximately 5 acres in size. Accessed via an set off imposing gates leading to a (...)
North Street Ramsbottom, Bury
The grounds are split into different areas including formal patio gardens with lawns and well stocked matured borders, two grazing paddocks to service the 6 stables and tack room, Ménage in (...)
Blackstone Edge Old Road, Littleborough
The Caterpillar House is a one off new build four bedroom eco-home built into the landscape. The property sits in a generous approximate one acre plot. The accommodation opens to a the large (...)
St. Michaels Avenue Bramhall, Stockport
St Michaels Avenue is one of Bramhall's most desirable avenues and is within walking distance to the Village which hosts a number of popular restaurants and wine bars whilst still being within (...)
Rochdale Old Road, Bury
A exceptional example of a Stone Detached House located in the sought after Birtle area of the semi rural Lancashire countryside. The property offers extensive flexibility throughout briefly (...)
Crewe Road Shavington, Crewe
Located in Shavington, Cheshire near Nantwich is an approximate 2 acre parcel of land with planning permission to build five executive detached homes. The site includes an existing detached house (...)


The Money Management Program is a bill paying service developed by AARP and coordinated by the New Jersey Division of Aging Services (DoAS). The goal of the service is to provide guidance and non-intrusive bill paying assistance to maximize client independence. It provides older or disabled people with volunteer assistance in budgeting, processing of routine bills, check writing, managing financial matters and/or reconciling bank accounts.
Fully trained and screened volunteer bill payers are matched by the program coordinator with clients in need of service. They set up a budget, organize bills and prepare checks for the client's signature. Volunteer monitors regularly review volunteer bill payer reports, comparing them with the established budget, bank statements and canceled checks.
For additional information on this or other senior programs, contact the Area Agencies on Aging in your county at 1-877-222-3737.


Free fishing for all in accordance with our rules.
Join the celebration. Many exciting exhibitors in attendance and light refreshments ae also on offer.
The river Teith produces some spectacular catches every year. Last year it produced the Malloch Trophy winner which was caught by Mr Phil Black from Salmon Fishing at Lanrick Estate. Come along and try to catch your fish of a lifetime!


Searching for something new to satisfy the cravings of anxious Destiny fans, Bungie community manager David "DeeJ" Dague digs up a new image of a sinister looking Warlock wielding what the studio calls the "Thorn," a powerful handgun of sorts.
There's also more to learn from Bungie's latest weekly update, so check out the new screen below and read on!
Dague also assured non-MMO players that Destiny won't burden you with an overwhelming sense of scale, as most MMO RPGs tend to do.
Destiny arrives on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 September 9 with a Beta launching this July.
We recently learned that both PS4 and PS3 users will be able to pre-load digital pre-orders of Destiny onto their console ahead of the game's release on September 4. Check out the details here.