According to Stephen Few, the founders of Tableau Software made some assumptions about visual analytics' adoption that we can summarize in a single sentence: analysts want to find hidden insights in large and complex data sets using new visual paradigms. Later on, they discovered that these assumptions were somewhat flawed, and that what people really want is to save time in their daily routine when analyzing small and simple data sets, using familiar formats. Reality check, anyone?
We all make some wrong and costly assumptions. I wrote a blog on data visualization in Portuguese for about a year and then I had to give up, because no one seemed to care. I'm selling a tutorial on how to create Excel dashboards that I am proud of, but I should have started with a simpler version that delivers similar results (I'm working on that, by the way…).
Many of these assumptions are powered by what Chip and Dan Heath in Made to Stick call the "curse of knowledge" ("the better we get at generating great ideas—new insights and novel solutions—in our field of expertise, the more unnatural it becomes for us to communicate those ideas clearly"). Our wishful thinking makes us to believe that the knowledge gap is narrower than it really is, and some basic notions that we take for granted are not.
I'd love to write a blog on data visualization using higher-end tools like Tableau or Spotfire, but you can't tell people "ditch Excel, use these great tools instead". They have their (growing) market, but an overwhelming proportion of business charts are made in Excel because that's the only tool people have access to. Excel is good enough to teach sound visualization principles, so visualization experts should start by saying "you can do it in Excel; here is how". At some point the newly acquired knowledge would make people move up, if needed. In information visualization, we have the (graphic literacy-wise) rich and the poor. Now we need a solid middle class. Accessible learning tools is one of the answers.
If we fail to communicate this simple message ("you can do it in Excel; here is how") do you know what we'll get? A new Dundas/Crystal Xcelsius user.
This is the approach I'm trying to take.
Tableau is not a cure for Excel. Both products are complementary. I guess many people work on Excel data in Tableau and export the results back in Excel.
In Chabot's talk he produced a chart comparing the number of users of different software products. they are at 10k users right now. Products like photoshop have over 1m users, and Excel or Acrobat reader, over 100m.
So Excel is a de facto standard for the time being, and can do many things. Tableau's approach is not to say, our product can make things that Excel cannot (which I think is true nonetheless) but rather to say, preparing your data to make your report in Excel took you an hour and a half, and you could have done that in minutes with Tableau.
People are not looking for charts, but for answers. This is what all have in common – analysts, managers, … We are using complicated techniques because we are not able to find easy ones or we are using simple techniques because we do not know how to do better. In my opinion the ultimate goal is to achieve simplicity through complexity. That day we will have a solution which will provide us with more answers and less charts.
I agree. People need meaningful data representation, nothing fancy. They need a pre defined report they can share with their co-workers. Not a piece of art.
Similarly, as mentioned in the About the blog, management skills are often too low to filter, sort, analyze, and charts the information that they need. Higher-end visualization tools, simple enough for managers to use, seem to be appropriate for some audience between management and a business analyst. What organizations are they targeting? What individuals in those organizations?
Finally, to be frank, I can't think of a single thing that Tableau can do that I can't do in Excel. I'd love an example that proves me wrong.
I have just re-written an excel weekly report that I inherited (that was basically several tables of data) into a dashboard format. It is slick, clear and the simple uncluttered graphs instantly give the overall picture. It is a million times better now. I have to say dashboards do it for me.


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Q: how to make the parameters of a method generic I should create a method inside my class that can accept two different types of objects as parameters, then in the method I should check which parameter I received and do the following operations. ex:
public void check(Object obj){
   if(obj istanceOf MyClassOne)
      ...
   else if(obj istanceOf MyClassTwo)
      ...

How should i handle it?

A: The solution is not evident.
Consider the following example:
interface I {
    default void print(String method) {
        System.out.println(method + " => " + this.getClass().getCanonicalName());
    }
}

static class A implements I {}
static class A2 extends A {}
static class B implements I {}

static void print(A a) {
    a.print("print(A)");
}

static void print(A2 a2) {
    a2.print("print(A2)");
}

static void print(I i) {
    i.print("print(I)");
}

public static void main(String[] args) {
    print(new A());
    print(new A2());
    print(new B());
}

with output
print(A) => Test.A
print(A2) => Test.A2
print(I) => Test.B

the polymorphic method print admit explicitly A, A2 and I types.
Every type injected to print will use the less generic form of print polymorphism. That is why print(new A2()); use A2 form although any form is valid for this type.
BUT, it is correct only in compile time, at runtime this is not true.
Consider the following example:
A a2_really = (A) new A2();
print(a2_really);

the injected object is A2 but, what method will be used?
print(A) => Test.A2

since it is resolved at compile time, at runtime A form will be used.
Conclusion:

*

*if you want to enforce the use of one or other method at compile time, you can write a polymorphic method.

*if you want to check the instanced method (the object created at runtime), use reflection or encode your logic using other structs (like interfaces).

A: You can use method overloading if the classes are not super/subclasses of each other:
public void check(MyClassOne obj) {
    ....
}
public void check(MyClassTwo obj) {
    ....
}

When you call check(someMyClassOne), then it will compile to use the first method, and for check(someMyClassTwo), it will compile to use the second method. Note that this is mostly convenient when the types are known at the place where you call the check method, otherwise you do indeed need to either make all objects you'd like to check extend a common interface or check what they are instance of as you were already doing.

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Awaken your third eye & recognise your dreams.
I recently purchased a selenite wand from a local white witch shop, and I did so, not knowing what the crystals properties held – it was purely because I had felt drawn to it. I was curious, for whatever reason the crystal had chosen me.
Selenite is a popular stone for healing, balancing and cleansing. It is one of four varieties of the mineral "Gypsum". Selenite, is the ancient Greek word for 'Moon' after the moon goddess 'Selene'. Due to this it is often called the 'stone of the moon' or 'moonstone' even though it has no association with actual moonstone. It has a silky pearl/white appearance which changes in the light.
The selenite crystal is found close to the sea and within caves in Mexico and other parts of the world. This crystal is different to most, because unlike any other crystal it cleans itself. The best ways it does this is by using direct energy from the sun and the moon.
Selenite can also clean your other crystals, tarot decks, your aura and environment. I love to use this stone during meditation. Simply because it unblocks your chakras, offers them rebalance, and furthermore cleanses your third eye and crown chakra.
Your third eye chakra is associated with the Pineal gland and is based in between the eyebrows. Above this is the crown chakra. These two chakras hold close links to the brain and inner wisdom. When these are clear, one finds an improvement in memory, vision and intuition.
Keeping a selenite crystal or wand under your pillow or near you whilst you astral travel can help when you travel to far away places, and can offer you safety and guidance.
For people wanting to retain their dream information, the stone great at connecting with your third eye energy, as it improves memory. Meditate with your crystal before you retire for bed, or sleep with your crystal under your pillow. Keeping a note pad and pen near your bed, or writing down key elements from your dreams ( even in the notes on your phone) as soon as you wake up can also help you to remember your dreams too. This also makes it easier for you to interpret the symbols and signs your subconscious projects out to you.
I like to sit and hold the crystal while I'm watching tv and writing - to stimulate positivity, and to give me reassurance. It offers me a sense of calm, and collectiveness - and of all my crystals I've bonded mostly with my selenite.
It is important not to wash your crystals with water, as this will damage the crystal via erosion.
My Selenite Crystal is shaved to have a pointed end - hence why it is a called a 'wand'. Selenite wands are very common. You can wave them (pointing upright) to areas in which you wish to cleanse - like your bedroom, your car , (your work if you're like me) and yourself.
I bought this dream interpretation dictionary to help me better understand what my dreams mean. I keep a dream journal, and write down my dreams as soon as I wake up either on my phone notes or in my notebook. Your dreams are projections of your subconscious thoughts. When we learn to better understand the symbols and messages carried in them, we can enhance our waking lives. We can better understand how to handle situations and better understand our emotions.
Sleep Easy with a Himalayan Salt Lamp.
Clear your energy with Palo Santo & White Sage.
Fire is one of the earths elements. Burning Sage and Palo Santo is practised around the world in many different cultures. It clears the air and environment around you as well as your aura. Is extremely aromatherapeutic, as the scents are calming and highly fragrant. Simply waft them around your body or room to clear your aura and environment. The scents can also lift your energy and mood.
I use these sticks after long days, and after I've had guests over, to clear any energy they may have left behind.
Palo Santo is particularly useful to use before a meditation session and Sage is particularly useful to clear negative energy, or before praying and performing rituals.
I received these two gorgeous heart shaped rose quartz stones from ila Spa. Whose great idea it was to combine spirituality with beauty. This Healing Heart Facial comes with a massage oil, suitable for all skin types, that you can drizzle on to the stones and massage on yourself or on a partners face.
Massaging with the stones in a relaxed state promotes love, enhances your self esteem and feels amazing too!
Stones are used during meditation. Each colour corresponds to each different colour of your chakra, and thus can promote healing within these areas (along with removing any blockages). You can either place them around you during your meditation sessions, or along your body to represent each of your 7 chakras. You can also carry these around with you on your journeys, or keep them by your bedside, as each colour is said to inspire and attract different moods or circumstances - such as money in abundance, love, health and protection.
These stones absorb and emit different energies, so you can imagine that the more you use them, particularly when in a stressful situation, the more "clogged" they become with that stressful energy. To tackle this, they should be cleaned regularly. The easiest way to clean them is by sprinkling some sea salt over them, and washing them off with cold water. You can also leave them in the rain so that they are washed with 'natural' water. The best way, however to clean or 're-charge' your stones with fresh energy, is via the moon. Leave your stones in a windowsill or garden, (or anywhere that the moon light can reach) on a night of a full moon. Your stones are said to absorb the moon's powerful energy. Ready for re-use. You can find out when next a full moon may occur by downloading the 'Moon' app from the app store, or simply googling it.
You can purchase these stones and other beautiful varieties such as these from Etsy, or any spiritual shop. My favourite, is the white witch shop in waltham abbey (I'll leave a link below). I've also been recommended by my tarot reader of a stall called 'Atlantis' in crews hill, however, I've heard there are many places in camden market that sell these too. Although it is convenient to purchase stones online, I would highly recommend going to buy your stones in person. This is so you can get a look and feel of particular stones, and you're able to choose stones that you are specifically drawn to, rather than just choosing stones for the sake of it or because they're pretty. This way, you'll be choosing stones you actually need, rather than just stones you want. Stone and crystal prices can range from £0.50p to up to £30.00 depending on the type, size and rarity of them. Just make sure that wherever you purchase your stones, you wash them before you use them - as you don't know who has been handling them before you, so you don't want to absorb any of their energies!
Your Aura, is the energy field that surrounds you. It radiates subtle colours which, when identified - can be interpreted to mean different things. The colour of your Aura reflects your mood, and even the current state of your health. With practise and training you can learn to see and read peoples Aura's.
You absorb energy from the environment you're in and the people you surround yourself with. If you're constantly in a negative environment or surrounded by negative people, your aura will absorb this. When your Aura is constantly at a low frequency people often find themselves falling into depression and even illness.
This is why it is important to surround yourself with people, environments and situations that support our frequencies and make us feel good about ourselves. However, this isn't always easy to do, and sometimes we find ourselves waking up feeling negative. External situations such as break ups, divorce, deaths, receiving bad news and even arguments with friends and family can send us into negative mindsets.
We're all human, so it is impossible to not be effected by things that may be going on around us, but we can make sure that during times like this we keep our frequencies high, and we try to remain positive - for ourselves and for others around us. What we put into the universe is what receive back. So if you allow an argument to make you feel angry or sad for example, and thus for the rest of the week we treat this person according to how they have treated us - the cycle of mistreatment will continue and the negativity will spread. This negativity will follow us and break down our aura's until will decide that we want to be harmonious and positive.
'Love in a mist' Spray's contain a mixture of oils that are charged by crystals, which we spray all around us (In our Aura's) and our environment. With calming scents such as lavender and chamomile, the sprays are made to not only protect our Aura's but to also raise our frequencies. Aside from this the smell super good!
My favourite Spray is the space and Aura Cleanser (Left in photo) it smells amazing and gives you an immediate sense of enlightenment. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is embarking on a spiritual journey who wishes to protect themselves, their personal space.
On first assumption, we associate religion and Spirituality as one - however, the differences are vast. Hence, you can be a 'Spiritual Christian'. Spirituality is all about connection. Building a connection with yourself, to your 'Higher self' which is your eternal, intelligent being. (Otherwise known as your soul, divine self, true self) In order to make this connection, you follow a spiritual journey. Your spiritual journey is filled with both physical and emotional experience. It's what we take from these experiences and how we move forward through our lives that help us to discover who we really are - and our 'Higher self'.
I cannot express to you how much this part of my blog means to me, and I cannot wait to share with you my tips, rituals and experiences. Spirituality is not just for people who want to make a spiritual connection, as it is great for people who suffer from anxiety and depression as well as people who wish to experience a sense of personal actualisation. Spirituality teaches you to focus on and cherish your life experiences, whether good or bad. I want you guys to learn and grow alongside me, and I hope that every word read by you on this page fills you a divine light, love and happiness - and may the universe be by your side whatever path you walk in life.
& Remember, everything happens for a reason.


Tall Thom's Swim School, or TTSS as we like to call it, is a company dedicated to teaching survival in and around the water, swimming for fun and stroke, and passing on FUN, FUN, FUN! We currently offer swimming lessons to children and adults in the Miami and Cocoa Beach areas. We have a pool in the Kendale Lakes area of Miami and one in south Cocoa Beach. Our main service to our customers is traveling to their home and teaching in their pool.
Although we are rapidly expanding our area, currently we serve from the North Grove down to Palmetto Bay from the water to about 87th ave. We also serve Key Biscayne and Brickell Key. Recently we have expanded to serve areas like midtown and downtown Miami, South Beach, Miami Springs, Cutler Bay, and west of 87th ave from 8th street to 152nd street. We are also looking to expand more north to Miami Shores, Aventura, North Miami, and even into South Broward.
To make falling in a pool and getting to the wall safely like turning on a light switch when entering a dark room, automatic.
To give our students the skills and confidence, to not only survive, but to strive and have fun doing it.
To create an environment where our employees are as excited about swimming and teaching as Coach Nick and Tall Thom.
To share our love for swimming and playing in the water.
To combine the right amount of tenderness and toughness tailored for each student.
To instill an understanding and respect for the water.
A few of our goals for the future of Tall Thom's Swim School!


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#21 Amberella
Amberella
I work at the Crystal and I can tell you it's more than just leaks that need fixing. The boilers are the original ones they brought over 40 years ago from the crystal gardens and that's just one example.
It's a money pit, I know, most pools are, and the older they are the more problems they have, the Crystal has an old system and in the end they will end up wasting more money putting off replacing the pool, if they got it over with they would save money in the long run. There are more problems with the facilities too, because it was built so long ago there are no family changerooms and families change in our first aid room, workout machines are thrown into every nook and cranny because there is no dedicated workout room large enough to house it all.
But I think the biggest misconception about the Crystal pool is that if it was shut down we'd be ok because the city is being well enough served by Oak Bay and Saanich Facilities. We have national athletes that train at Crystal who would be without a home to train if the Crystal was shut down or replace by a mere 25 meter leisure pool.
If you come by early in the morning you'll find a gold medalist and half of the national triathalon team training in our waters, why do they choose the Crystal over Commonwealth, well, it's partly because there isn't enough pool space there to go around. If you come by in the afternoon as soon as school lets out you'll see we are overtaken by the Tyee swimteam, thier biggest wish, that we had more pool space to give them because they want to train more students. And when the national swimmers can't get pool time at Commonwealth, you'll find them in our waters. Oh, and you'll also find the Oak Bay Swim team in our waters two nights a week. When I asked why they don't swim at Oak Bay I was told it was because they couldn't get time there.
If we lost the Crystal, or didn't replace it with a 50 meter pool we'd be shutting out national athletes and prohibiting the development of future champs.
It is a funky old building, but I think there is more than one leak.
It would be great to have a full service rec centre there like other munis have, not just an aging pool.
But I agree, Victoria does have more pressing issues.
And it is reasonably well served by private facilities (plus Oak Bay/Saanich facilities!).
^ What about the area between the breakwater and the cruise ship wharfs? That must be pretty calm water, why can't they train there?
http://www.victoriab.../breakwater.jpg
I once again woder why we need new railings around the seawall to West Bay when we have that situation ^ where you could fall, smash your head, then hit the water. At least on the Westsong, you just hit the water. What's this thread about again?
I would love to see Crystal Pool upgraded. More than a new bridge for example.
I am also still wondering why Victoria has no outdoor pools while Vancouver has a ton.
We have better weaher so it would seem that we should have at least couple in comparison to their five:
Pics from City of Vancouver Parks
I believe there was an area of the Gorge that was sectioned off for swimming before the 1980s.
The boilers are the original ones they brought over 40 years ago from the crystal gardens
That is amazing. Which makes me wonder--could the boilers be updated right away and if the Crystal is replaced, could the newish boilers be used in the new facility.
Maybe modern equipment can't be transferred anymore. City Hall isn't suggesting the 80 year old Johnson St. Bridge motors be replaced and reinstalled in a new bridge later.
A bit off topic, but yes there was a wonderful salt water swimming beach in the Kinsmen Gorge Park.
It was connected to the Gorge waters with a weir. Every spring the municipal crews would close the weir, pump out the water, scrape out the duck crap, add new sand, sprinkle some kind of chemical on the new surface, then open up the weir at high tide. The weir was then closed, which would keep the water level as high as possible.
The adjacent beach area was delightful for families of all ages.
There was a concession operated by the Kinsmen, change rooms and washrooms, swings and slides and turntables. Fields for sports, picnic tables, and ample parking.
This was a fantastic local recreation facility.
The duck and the goose crap is why it would be difficult to maintain outdoor pools in the Victoria area.
They have ducks and geese in Vancouver I think too.
#28 Layne French
Layne French
I know what you mean, I lived right next to one when I lived in Edmonton. I never went swimming at Oliver pool, but it was insanely busy
We have an outdoor pool:
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^ That is not a pool.
#31 victorian fan
victorian fan
There is an outdoor pool at UVic. Nice in summer.
Another more central would be great...how's about a retractible roof on our soon to be completed new Crystal Pool rec centre?
The gorge facility sounds nice. Anyone know why it shut? Water quality? Should be much better now.
The trend in Victoria has been to eliminate outdoor pools, like the playground pools at Central Park and Beacon Hill Park.
Although I suppose they did add that playground pool at Carnarvon Park not too long ago. Or was that an old-style pool that they remodelled? I can never remember.
So is the old racquet club's pool the largest outdoor pool in Victoria? It's pretty small.
Since the Y pool and Crystal Pool both need replacing, seems a no brainer that the city should supply funds to the Y for a full upgrade of the Y facilities. The Y could get a brand new pool and we could ditch the Crystal Pool altogether.
The Y is non-profit and serves the community better than any community group I know so this makes the most sense to me. If one of these locations had a world class pool, it would be redundant for bother to be in existence so close together.
I like this idea. A lot.
and to re-coup some of the money or just use land more efficiently they could turn turn the crystal pool building area into housing. Would be a great spot for a co-op or something with some retail.
^How about a density transfer scheme with the defunct Price's Alarm proposal across the street? Still, I think the Crystal needs to stay to service north Downtown/Hillside/Quadra.
It also serves the area east of southeast Burnside / Gorge.
#39 manuel
The Y pool is the worst in the city (save perhaps Naden) - super narrow, super chlorinated and in an ancient building. Crystal would need to be replaced with a full 50 m pool with proper community multi-purpose rooms, weight room, child care, etc. The Y does the same, but is access limited to members - so replacing Crystal with the existing Y structure wouldn't work. Would need a whole new pool building - far bigger than the Price's alarm lot.
"I know nothing"
^Yes the entire Y needs replacing. If the entire facility is rebuilt with partially with funds provided by the city, there would be plenty of room for a much bigger pool. The Y's footprint is large enough to house a very large pool. I picture an aquatic facility in the basement. Gyms, weight rooms, conference rooms and offices in the upper floors.
There's no reason a new Y pool couldn't allow non members. They do now. You pay a drop-in fee, just like any pool.


From warm bedding to comfy pillows, these bedroom decorating ideas will get your home ready for autumn and give you an excuse to stay in bed all day.
Warm up your bedroom with rich red toned decor. Here, a red quilt and throw pillows in various patterns feel right at home next to a crimson-painted nightstand and ruby-striped rug.
The owner of this Connecticut cottage gave her guest bedroom some fall flair by layering in some autumnal accessories—namely an orange plaid throw blanket and a jar full of mini pumpkins.
The owners of this converted barn were so inspired by the look of Pendleton's classic color scheme, they designed this sleeping space around it. The brand's iconic green, red, yellow, and gray stripes look right at home next to wood panels and plaid accessories.
Transform the look of your bedroom in seconds with the addition of a seasonal blanket, layered on top of neutral bedding. Orange and red tartans scream fall, while pastel florals are perfect for spring.
The bedroom in this converted barn feels lofty and comfortable thanks to the high ceilings, shiplap covered walls, and plank floors. The white paint used throughout makes this room feel like you're sleeping in a comfy cloud.
Use soft and subtle patterns in a variety of colors to create a warm and relaxing space. The homeowner of this Texas bungalow cut down on costs by covering an antique chair in a linen slip cover and fashioned a bedskirt from leftover curtains.
The toughness of the iron bed is balanced by the linen upholstery on the headboard and footboard. And the raw-wood chest and floral drapes ensure there's a sense of farm charm in this modern Mississippi barndominium.
Yep, it's a whole lotta block print, but the varying scales and crisp palette keep it feeling serene, not slapdash.
The way that this California bedroom's white shiplap walls slope inward while maintaining a space above the bed adds dimension and extra coziness. The laser-cut lantern throws soft shadows on the walls at night, adding to the effect.
Beautifully bright quilts, floral wallpaper, and even the lampshade add to this room's charming, cozy aesthetic, which is consistent throughout this Catskills home.
The floors in this attic-turned master were full-on filthy before the renovation of this Washington, D.C. home. Instead of refinishing them, the owner scrubbed each plank with a wire brush before vacuuming up the dirt. Her collection of Frye boots doubles as decor because, as with most old houses, closet space is at a premium. Various antiquing scores flank the bed.
This king-sized bed was "originally the color of peanut brittle," said the owners of this Wisconsin home, so they painted it white and outfitted it with a cream-colored silk coverlet, a stitched quilt, and Euro shams. Pleats, pintucks, and stitching add interest and texture to otherwise-understated bedding, while spindle posts add a touch of elegance.
Wall-mounted sconces free up space on the mismatched "nightstands," which include a ghost chair and an old ballot box that store seasonal decor. The owner of this New York City apartment keeps the space feeling open by playing up the rooms natural light with bright paint and semisheer window shades.
Like the garden clippings that fill this Connecticut cottage, the iron bed was plucked from nature; it was a lucky roadside find. The bed, along with the white walls and neutral sisal carpet, allows collectibles and antiques—old books, flea market finds, and an antique glass cabinet from a dentist's office—to coexist. And to add a few more pops of nature, the owner display dried thistles in old apothecary bottles and a long row of succulents in a vintage gutter.
Use soft colors and cozy textures, such as a cable-knit throw, for a old-world, romantic bedroom, like in this San Francisco home.
This sleeping loft gets a cold-weather refresh with the addition of vintage Woolrich blankets and tartan pillow shams. A handful of synthetic flokati rugs are scattered throughout the house for an extra layer of softness. Additional pillows, stashed in an ash basket, provide more cozy comforts at the ready.
The birch-patterned wall covering gives this guest room a rustic feel year-round. Draperies mimic the effect without feeling matchy-matchy and the reclaimed wood bed, hand-knotted rug, and barn lights from Schoolhouse Electric reinforce the tree house vibe.
A sophisticated gray-brown floral wallpaper mimics the hue of the weathered ceiling beams in this Georgia farmhouse, and offers a feminine (but not frilly) foil to the room's rustic elements.
Create a fuss-free, cozy vibe by layering organic textures (lots of linen and rope) and raw materials (wood and stone). An antique barn door track gets a second life as a picture rail above a burlap-covered headboard in this Tennessee barn home.
After removing the wallpaper, these New Hampshire homeowners uncovered a verdant shade of milk paint in the guest room, and knew it was meant to be. To keep the focus on the green, they added antique twin beds and a vintage wool rug.
You don't need to buy brand-new stuff to make your bedroom a cozier spot to lounge—shiplap walls, antique blankets, and an old leather chair from Craigslist help make this antique dealer's bedroom a restful and calm respite.
Rather than traditional nightstands, opt for bedside bookcases—nothing's cozier than snuggling in bed with a good book!
A handsome, 64-inch headboard, made from sage-tinged linen and accented with bronze nail heads, adds coziness to this Alabama home's bedroom, along with an assortment of mahogany-hued pillows. A nubby cotton throw completes the cozy look.
Patterned textiles in subdued colors add soft dimension to a room, like in this Connecticut farmhouse.
Keep tones neutral and add rustic touches—like pinecones and binoculars—to bring a woodland theme indoors.


Baker & Cook and Plank Sourdough Pizza are coming to town!
(SPOT.ph) 2016 saw many internationally renowned chefs setting up shop in the Philippines, and it looks like 2017 is starting off in the same vein. On January 11, 2017, world-famous baker Dean Brettschneider will be opening two shops here in Manila: Baker & Cook and Plank Sourdough Pizza. The stores will be right beside each other at S Maison.
Dean is a celebrity baker from New Zealand, who became famous in his home country and neighboring Australia for his handcrafted bread, as well as for writing several cookbooks. He expanded internationally by opening Baker & Cook in Singapore, serving a wide range of bread and pastries plus coffee and an all-day brunch menu of bakery-inspired dishes. The first Baker & Cook along Hillcrest Avenue proved to be a huge success not just for their bread but also for their cozy ambiance, and Dean has since expanded the artisanal bakery to other locations in Singapore, and now, for the first time, in the Philippines.
Plank Sourdough Pizza is a spin-off of Baker & Cook, with the pizza place using the sourdough from the bakery for their crust. Based on the menu of the Singapore store, the pizza toppings range from the classic tomatoes, mozzarella, and parma ham, to smoked salmon and capers. 2017 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for bread and pizza lovers.


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Clothes and furnishings
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Shoemaker (2)
Burton (PERSON10219)
Male, b. not recorded, d. not recorded
Occupation: 'Collar maker', c. 10 June 1600
Residence: 'Olney (village; now part of Milton Keynes)', c. 10 June 1600
William Phillips (PERSON14898)
Occupation: 'Tailor', c. 21 March 1601 & 22 April 1601
Residences: 'Weston Underwood', c. 21 March 1601, 17 April 1601, 22 April 1601, 2 March 1602, 16 January 1603, 12 February 1606 & 24 June 1614
Edward Andrews (PERSON42715)
Occupation: 'Shoemaker', c. 1 May 1630
Residences: 'Olney (village; now part of Milton Keynes)', c. 18 May 1625 & 1 May 1630
William Sanders (PERSON35069)
Occupation: 'Shoemaker', c. 27 March 1626
Residences: 'Shenley (village; now part of Milton Keynes)', c. 31 July 1615, 27 March 1626 & 15 April 1626
Goodman Thomas Blea [the younger] (PERSON9789)
Male, b. 1569-10-30-1571-10-28 (est.), d. 1615-11-01 or 1615-11-03 (approx.) or ?-1616-02-26
Occupation: 'Tailor', c. 10 April 1606
Residences: 'Great Linford (village)', c. 20 April 1605, 27 October 1615 & 29 October 1615
Event:Burial, between 11 November 1615 and 8 December 1615
Old John Risely (PERSON15344)
Male, b. 1525-11-09-1532-12-17 (est.), d. 1599-03-25
Occupation: 'Fuller', c. 8 November 1598
Residences: 'Ravenstone Mill', c. 8 November 1598; 'Ravenstone (village)', c. 18 December 1598 & 30 December 1598; 'Rawnsen', c. 21 December 1598
Cite this as: Lauren Kassell, Michael Hawkins, Robert Ralley, John Young, Joanne Edge, Janet Yvonne Martin-Portugues, and Natalie Kaoukji (eds.), The casebooks of Simon Forman and Richard Napier, 1596–1634: a digital edition, https://casebooks.lib.cam.ac.uk/search?f2-identified-entity-practice=Napier;f6-entity-question-asked=Unknown;f7-occupation=Other%20trades%20and%20services%3A%3AClothes%20and%20furnishings;f8-occupation-mentioned=Yes;f9-identified-entity-is-asking-about=Self, accessed 19 January 2021.


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Without awaiting his answer, she rose all of a motion and made her way to the bar. Sliding into the stool next to the newcomer. She didn't look directly at him, but appeared to likewise search for the barkeep. She murmured lowly, "Vashir. What brings you to the Green Heart?"
She wondered if he had come here to see her, if he had, by some miracle of chance, heard news of her mother. She swallowed and then held her breath as she hoped he did not come here bringing her bad news, if her mother was dead.


The Palestinian president warned Tuesday that the region could plunge into a "religious war" over Israel"s plans to recognize a disputed West Bank shrine as one of its own national heritage sites.
Mahmoud Abbas spoke during a visit in Belgium, following an announcement by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the Cave of Patriarchs in Hebron earlier this week.
The Hebron site is holy to both Jews and Muslims. Jews revere it as the traditional burial place of the Bible"s Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Muslims also see Abraham as their forefather, and control of the shrine is a flashpoint between Palestinians and Israelis.
Palestinians in Hebron rioted Monday to protest the Israeli decision, and tension there continued Tuesday.
It will be a fortress, but there"s not a fence in sight.
U.S. officials announced Tuesday that a light-filled cube by Philadelphia-based architecture firm Kieran Timberlake has won the competition to design the United States" high-security new embassy in London — billed as the greenest and one of the most expensive U.S. diplomatic buildings in the world.
Kieran Timberlake was chosen over other American architectural firms for its design of a 12-story building surrounded by natural defenses of meadow, woodland and a pond.
The search is finally over for a man whose pregnant wife was kidnapped by Argentine security forces 32years ago.
Abel Pedro Madariaga says he never gave up trying to learn what happened to his wife and child, who was born in a clandestine torture center. The son also had doubts about his true identity. Taken from his mother before she was killed, the boy was raised in a military family where he says his adoptive father abused him.
The boy finally came to the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo rights group this month and took a DNA test. It showed that his blood father is none other than Madariaga, the group"s secretary.


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Macbeth – Responsibility
Book: Macbeth
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In the play there are many evil deeds that Macbeth committed. These include the murders of Duncan and Banquo, Lady Macduff and her son. Macbeth is also responsible for Scotland's disorder. Macbeth plays the main role in each incident, with the other characters being only minor and undeveloped; acting as vehicles for Macbeth's actions.
It is possible that it is not entirely Macbeth's fault for the evil deeds in the play. In Act , Scene Macbeth is patented as a hero, when he defeated Norway in war for his country. 'O valiant cousin, worthy gentleman'Initially, the Elizabethan audience consider Macbeth as a respectable and well like character. We do however learn that appearances can be deceptive which corresponds with the main theme; 'Fair is foul, Foul is fair' which is referred to a lot throughout the play. This theme is first introduced in Act I, Scene I where the witches foretell the struggle between the forces of evil and good in which Macbeth is to be involved.
It is also an indication that all will not be as it seems. This portrays a character as being much worse if the audience's first impressions of that character were positive.Macbeth's meeting with the witches brings a prediction which symbolises the beginning of Macbeth's downfall. FIRST WITCH: All hail Macbeth, hail to thee Thane of Glamis SECOND WITCH: All hail Macbeth, hail to thee Thane of Cawdor. THIRD WITCH: All hail Macbeth, that shalt be King hereafter. Macbeth is startled when he hears this prophecy. He believes that his title is still Thane of Glamis; yet here he has just been told that he shall be King.
He does not know Macdonwald who has been sentenced to death for betraying his country.The witches plant the idea of being King into Macbeth's mind, which has encourages Macbeth to consider his future. In his soliloquy, the audience learn about Macbeth's initial plan to murder Duncan so that he shall have power and position earlier, thus destroying the natural order. 'My thought, whose murther is yet but fantastical. ' Macbeth sent a letter to Lady Macbeth outlining the witches' prophecy. He also consults her concerning his plans.
This is how Macbeth reduces some of the responsibility of the incident of the murder by accepting her guidance and advice. It becomes apparent that Macbeth is somewhat of a moral coward.This could be seen as a positive attribute as it shows the weaknesses of Macbeth, and asks could Macbeth be fully responsible if he is not totally independent? He changes his mind about the murder a number of times. He deceives Banquo by telling him he is going to let the natural order prevail but then changes his mind again when Duncan announces that his son Malcolm is to be his successor. Macbeth intends to destroy this. Macbeth has a change of heart before he reaches home until his wife persuades him that it can be done safely.
Macbeth leaves the banquet that is to be Duncan's last, deciding not to do it.Finally Lady Macbeth questions Macbeth's manhood and persuades him to go through with the murder. To be a man in Shakespearean times meant to have strong personality and being able to fight and kill with no remorse. This is a recurrent theme in the play as Macbeth's masculinity is undermined on several occasions by Lady Macbeth. Macbeth is brave when it comes to thought but when he is faced with the action, he hesitates and has to be persuaded into action by his wife. He does, however use the knowledge of the prophecy of the witches, as security. 'All hail Macbeth, that shalt be King hereafter.
During this intense time, Macbeth is hesitant and his weakness is shown in the way he seeks to put off the murder. He had doubts. Macbeth came under constant pressure from Lady Macbeth. 'Proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain? ' This shows that Macbeth is not purely evil and that he has a conscience. This could make it easier for Macbeth by reducing some of the blame that could be placed on him for the evil deeds, when we have seen that Macbeth did not commit this crime acting under his own intentions; but rather Lady Macbeth's.
What follows illustrates Macbeth feeling guilty.He cannot sleep, he feels that he has murdered sleep. In Shakespearean times sleep represented innocence. Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth that if he washes his hands there will be no reminder of the murder. 'A little water clears us of this deed:' This is an ironic comment on what Macbeth continues to say. 'Will all great Neptune's Ocean wash this blood.
' Macbeth responds by saying that water will not get rid of his guilt. Blood symbolises evil and for Macbeth it is suspicion as he has become paranoid. Macbeth is not a cold blooded killer otherwise he would not be feeling these emotions.
Banquo harbours suspicion about Macbeth. He realises that the guards had no motive to kill the king so he does not suspect them. He says that he is going to investigate the murder as there are hidden motives. He does not mention however his suspicions of Macbeth as his sons may also be kings too and is content that they should be. Banquo was much more naive than Macbeth. His was not totally surprised when he found out about the murder which would indicate that that he was prepared for such an event.
The next evil deed committed is the killing of Banquo, whom Macbeth fears knows too much. To be thus, is nothing, but to be safely thus. ' Macbeth is indicating that he needs security to be King. His intention is to remove any threat to his throne.
Macbeth is very calculated; he really knows what he is doing, more so than in the murder of Duncan. He acquires two murderers to kill Banquo. He manipulates them into believing that it was Banquo's fault that they are poor. 'That it was he in times past, that held you so under fortune,' Macbeth uses the same taunt that Lady Macbeth used against him, by insulting the masculinity of the murderers. Macbeth did not kill Banquo himself for a number of reasons.The detection was an issue, which also lead to the fear of Banquo's honesty.
He feared Banquo would tell about Macbeth if he detected anything. After the death of Duncan, in Act I, Scene IV, Lady Macbeth once again undermines his masculinity by saying; 'Are you a man? ' Macbeth has become deeply involved in the game. Macduff, because he did not turn up to the feast, probably has suspicion about Macbeth. Macbeth has to carry on killing so that he will not feel that because he is only a beginner, that this is where his fear is coming from. He took it one step further when he began to kill good, innocent people.He killed Lady Macduff and her son. This shows his deterioration, also associated with Scotland's disorder.
'Sighs and groans and shrieks That rend the air, are made, not mark'd. ' Lady Macbeth can be seen as partly responsible for the deeds her husband committed. She had the main involvement in the murder of Duncan.
In Act I, Scene V Lady Macbeth seems to be a woman unlike that of a typical Elizabethan stereotype. The audiences perception of this would have been that Lady Macbeth was purely evil. After reading the letter in her soliloquy, it is clear to the audience that she intends to help Macbeth achieve his ambition. The illness should attend it.
' Lady Macbeth is claiming that without the inherent evil Macbeth will not be King. The audience would have been shocked at the way Lady Macbeth was acting as it was unnatural for a woman of that time. She prays to the powers of darkness to make her become less feminine when she says 'unsex me here' so that she can have no natural feelings of pity and carry out the procedure selfishly. 'Stop up th' access and passage to remorse, That no compuctious visitings of Nature. ' At the banquet, Lady Macbeth presents herself as a hostess.She acts like a woman with a warm heart and charm. This makes the murder a much more horrible crime; and more of a shock to the audience.
She has no difficulty in hiding her real thoughts. This is another reinforcement of the theme 'Fair is foul, Foul is Fair. ' Shakespeare's graphic and vulgar use of language for lady Macbeth would have made the audience appalled and sickened.
'I would, while it was a smiling face, Have pluck'd my nipple out, from his boneless gums And dash'd the brains out, had I sworn As you have done to this. ' This clearly indicates Lady Macbeth's motive for the crime.She would rather kill her own child than break a promise to Macbeth. She would wish for Macbeth to get to the throne so that he might achieve his highest ambition. Her greed for the throne and power has made her become so deeply involved in this murder that some of the blame is reduced on Macbeth's part. Macbeth, who is reluctant about his wife's plans is questioned by her on a number of occasions about his masculinity. She puts him under pressure to commit the murder.
However, like Macbeth she shows moments of humanity. She would have carried out the murder herself had Duncan not looked like her father. Had he not resembled My father as he slept, I had don't. ' This shows the audience that she is not as evil as was once thought. She may still poses a conscience.
It makes her more feminine so her downfall is even more pitiful. The audiences perception of this would have been that she was going to become isolated and that Macbeth was inevitably going to become independent. After the death of Duncan, Macbeth became more independent. In his planning of the death of Banquo and Fleance he did not tell his wife anything about it. There could have been a number of reasons for this.
He probably felt that she would take control like she did when she found out about the witches' prophecy. He could have been trying to gain control, to prove he could do things himself. He could have also wanted to prove her innocence and so that she would not have to take the strain. It is important to note that Macbeth is doing this without the consultation of his wife and that none of Macbeth's actions to plunge deeper into evil have much to do with Lady Macbeth. She is devoid of responsibility.
We see the isolation of Lady Macbeth towards Macbeth when her only concern for his welfare is; You lack the season of all natures, sleep' We do not here about her again until Act V, Scene IV, where we witness Macbeth disclaiming ownership of his wife; 'How does your patient, doctor? ' Her death is sudden, as represented by the stage directions (shrieks of woman), and self- inflicted. 'Tis thought, by self and violent hands Took her life. ' Macbeth is too weary to feel more than just a dull sense of loss and regret.
He does not miss her influences though. She lost her influence along time ago when Macbeth became independent. Shakespeare makes the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth very much as a linked pair.When Macbeth is weak, Lady Macbeth is strong; when Macbeth is determined, Lady Macbeth is tormented.
In conclusion, Macbeth is, for the most part, responsible for the evil deeds. In Shakespearean times it may have been said that he was the victim of the powers of darkness such as when Lady Macbeth conjured up the powers of evil and prayed to the powers of darkness. Similarly, the witches who the Elizabethans would have believed to be a very real thing. In modern times though it is greed which most people are overcome by, and this is where this conclusion stems from. Lady Macbeth can strip Macbeth of some of the blame.She was tempted by the title and with her dominating ability that showed a hardness and cruelty, was able to persuade Macbeth to commit the murder. Duncan was too trusting, he did not believe that his friends would betray him.
This aroused suspicion from Banquo. Macbeth felt he had to do something about it to get his peace and security back. He had to remove all threats. There was heavy irony when Macbeth said; 'But Banquo's safe.
' Where Macbeth saw being dead as a safe alternative. This is because he would have no worries about having to be suspicious of others, to remain safe.Macbeth always had free will from his first encounter with the witches. He independently decides to believe the supernatural powers of the witches will help him; and it is him and Lady Macbeth that make the witches prophecy come true. There is no evidence to suggest that the witches made the future even though Macbeth could have waited for natural order to proceed; but he couldn't wait.
The witches and evil can play a small part in the final conclusion. Their prophecies encouraged Macbeth's ambition to be king. The witches told him he had nothing to fear because he could not be killed by a man born from a woman.
The power of man: for none of woman born Shall harm Macbeth. ' With the minority of people today believing in the powers of the supernatural, it would be quite ludicrous to say that it was the witches that controlled the plot. Shakespeare writes his plays for the audience to not know what is going to be the final outcome before finishing the performance.
If we knew this then consequently the action would become dull and predictable. The witches only played a small part in the evil deeds. It was Macbeth that chose his own fate by believing in the witches and giving into temptation both from the witches and the guidance from his wife.
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RotateAnimation3D, RotateAroundAnimation3D, ScaleAnimation3D, TranslateAnimation3D

public class Animation3D
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Animation3D()

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void
addAnimationListener(Animation3DListener animationListener)

void
cancel()

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getDelay()

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getRepeatCount()

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getUpdateRate()

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reset()

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setAnimationListener(Animation3DListener animationListener)

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setDelay(long delay)

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setDuration(long duration)

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AccelerateDecelerateInterpolator, AccelerateInterpolator, AnticipateInterpolator, AnticipateOvershootInterpolator, BounceInterpolator, CycleInterpolator, DecelerateInterpolator, LinearInterpolator, OvershootInterpolator

void
setRepeatCount(int repeatCount)

void
setRepeatMode(int repeatMode)

void
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void
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RESTART

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Animation3D

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cancel

public void cancel()

reset

public void reset()

start

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getTransformable3D

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setTransformable3D

public void setTransformable3D(ATransformable3D transformable3D)

setAnimationListener

public void setAnimationListener(Animation3DListener animationListener)

addAnimationListener

public void addAnimationListener(Animation3DListener animationListener)

setDuration

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namespace extensions {

// This class describes API calls that ran into permissions or quota problems.
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  const std::string& extension_id() const { return extension_id_; }
  const base::Time& time() const { return time_; }
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For some designer, they are comfortable to use Adobe Photoshop for designing. After finished, they send the design to the printing service. Most of them think that designing using Adobe Photoshop will make the design at the shirt will be the same after printing. This is totally wrong.


Whats the mileage? And are you losing coolant? From my experience with valve stem seals they usually cause blue smoke on start up as the oil gathered burns off and as it gets worse there will be blue puffs from prolonged idling to moving off again.
Is there a sweet smell from the exhaust,coolant being burnt off? I had a crack in the head gasket on my fabia vrs between coolant channel and the cylinder. Was blowing coolant out the pressure cap when running hard and when off it was seeping back in to the cylinder. Took 20000 miles to materialise properly. Started just with a little coolant evry now and then and puffs of steam/grey smoke on start up. Are you doing lots of short journeys. A little start up steam can be normal through condensation caused by excess short journeys can cause that. If no coolant loss and not excess mileage id look at the ccv.


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GM Says Google's New Self Driving Cars Are "Serious Competitive Threat"
Todd Haselton
Self driving cars are no longer a thing of science fiction and, earlier this week, Google announced that it will build 100 new prototypes that lack steering wheels, break and accelerator pedals and can cruise at up to 25mph. Sure, they're not flying down the streets right now, but automakers are definitely taking notice, and a GM executive recently told Bloomberg that his company isn't taking the advancements lightly.
Anybody can do anything with enough time and money," GM product development head Mark Reuss told Bloomberg, noting that he believes Google could become "a very serious competitive threat" to GM's business down the road.
Reuss said he doesn't think we'll see self-driving cars "taking over the city anytime soon," though that's actually Google's goal: to run a pilot program in California where self driving cars are available. If that goes well, what's stopping Google from deploying the cars throughout major cities? We already know companies like Uber want to use autonomous cars to whisk people from destination to destination, and self driving cars that can view up to 200 yards in all directions could navigate busy intersections safer than a stressed out taxi driver.
GM isn't sitting still, though, and is building its own semi-automated "Super Cruise" technology that could land in cars by the end of the decade. Ford, meanwhile, is working with Stanford and MIT on its own self-driving car solutions. Still — Google's may cross the finish line first, and that's what's catching the attention of automakers.


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Does religion make people intolerant?
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Schroeder, who worked as professor of New Testament and philosophy at Canadian Mennonite Bible College (CMBC), one of the predecessor institutions of Canadian Mennonite University (CMU), died peacefully at his home in his 92nd year.
As a parent of young children, I read a lot of picture books. Some books I read under duress—my children love them and I tolerate them—and some books I read to my kids despite the fact that they will never become their favourites.
Two Mennonite authors in British Columbia have recently published children's picture books, both with across-the-world themes.
Changing Lenses: Restorative Justice for our Times. Howard Zehr. Herald Press, 2015.
First published 25 years ago, Herald Press has re-issued this textbook on restorative justice. As well as updated terminology, this edition provides additional resources and recommended reading.
So observes the latest original production by Ontario-based theatre company Theatre of the Beat. The hard-hitting play, This Will Lead to Dancing, tackles this "taboo" topic and encourages Mennonites to talk about lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer (LGBTQ) inclusivity at least in our congregations.
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Alfred Meakin Ltd Pottery is ceramic ware produced by the English pottery manufacturing company based in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, in Staffordshire.
History & Description
The company was founded in 1875 and operated from the Victoria, Royal Albert and Highgate Potteries factories in Tunstall. Alfred Meakin was the brother of James and George Meakin, who also ran a large pottery company in the nearby town of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
Alfred Meakin Ltd. produced a variety of ceramic and pottery based products, including dinnerware, tea sets and tiles. While the company relied heavily on distribution to the United States, Alfred Meakin Ltd. also manufactured ordinary domestic and traditional tableware, such as the Blue de Roi dinnerware, which was presented to King George V and Queen Mary in 1913 during a Royal Visit to the company.
Following Alfred Meakin's death in 1904, the company was inherited by his son Alfred James who died only four years later. The company was purchased by Robert Johnson in 1908 and stayed in the Johnson family's hands until 1976 when it was acquired by Myott, Son & Co. Ltd. before becoming part of the Churchill Group.
Guide for collectors
Instances of antique Alfred Meakin Ltd. dinnerware sold at national auction houses are relatively common. As a general rule, blue dinnerware, such as the Kelvin and Raleigh patterns, are the most sought after by collectors and typically realise the highest prices.
Any dents, scratches and cracks in the dinnerware can significantly diminish its value.
Notable auction sales
On July 11th 2006 at William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, a ninety-eight piece collection of Alfred Meakin Kelvin dinnerware realised a price of $1,300.
On January 14th 2007 at Four Seasons Auction Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia, a seventy-two piece collection of Alfred Meakin Raleigh dinnerware realised a price of $1,200.
On March 19th 2006 at Buchard Galleries in St. Petersburg, Florida, a ninety-one piece collection of Alfred Meakin Hartwell dinnerware, circa 1900, realised a price of $1,100.
On November 17th 2009 at Christie's in Paris, an Alfred Meakin creamware part tea service, circa late-nineteenth century, realised a price of €750.
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Warehouse fire rages over night
A BLAZE lasting almost 24 hours gutted the old Metco warehouse at Gorse Lane, Chobham, last week.
Police are treating the fire as suspicious. The warehouse has been abandoned for more than a decade.
Firefighters from five stations attended the scene after they were alerted to plumes of smoke rising into the night sky at 9.36pm on Tuesday.
Appliances from Chobham, Woking, two from Camberley and a water carrier from Farnham were the first to arrive.
They had to break through a barricade put up to prevent travellers accessing the site before being able to take hoses to the inferno.
The first water pump was set up at 9.49pm and an aerial ladder platform ordered from Guildford.
Sub-officer Jason Patrick, from Chobham Fire Station, logged a call saying there was a possibility of persons trapped.
"On previous occasions when we have gone to the warehouse there have been squatters," said sub-officer Patrick.
"Sleeping bags were seen last time in the place so I had to log a call.
"The last firefighter to leave the scene said there was no evidence of people but the building was too unsafe to check for remains."
Emergency units at the scene decided there must be dangerous chemicals inside the building because of coloured smoke coming from the blaze.
Sub-officer Patrick said: "The ambulance crew made a call to control to say they were concerned about the colour of the smoke, it was blue, green and white.
"There was obviously magnesium in there and a large quantity of asbestos."
Emergency services also concluded the building was structurally unsafe, therefore nobody could enter.
"There was almost nothing we could do," said sub-officer Patrick.
"All that could be done was to flood the building from the outside. It was too dangerous to go in. The windows were boarded up and bolted to the side of the warehouse so if a team had gone in there and had to get out in an urgent hurry they could not have done so."
Ten pumps were spraying the site with water when the flames were at their most ferocious. Two extra water carriers had to be called in to supply the aerial platform.
It was also important to contain the blaze so the surrounding tinder-dry common did not catch alight. Two trees were burned but the rest of the common was unaffected.
The majority of appliances left the scene when the fire was almost extinguished at 5.19pm on Wednesday.
Some firefighters remained at the scene until Thursday afternoon damping down the area.
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How astronauts go to the bathroom in space
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A NASA astronaut, a Russian cosmonaut, and a Japanese astronaut are about to spend the next two days aboard a tiny Soyuz capsule bound for the International Space Station.
Naturally, that made us ask a lot of questions about some basic, unavoidable bodily functions.
Two whole days in a spacecraft the size of a van? Where do they go to the bathroom? How do they go to the bathroom?
Luckily, the answer is not in their suits (mostly).
The Soyuz, which ferries astronauts and cosmonauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS), has a vacuum-like toilet that sucks urine out of the space environment and into a collection bin.
Two cosmonauts demonstrate how it works in this entertaining video, the highlight of which I have captured in this GIF:
Inside the Soyuz. Cozy, isn't it?
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You can see how the "toilet" vacuums the demo liquid right up.
Canadian astronaut and rock legend Chris Hadfield also tweeted a picture of what the entire device looks like, calling it "basic":
Most astronauts get an enema before launch to clear the pipes so they don't have to do anything other than pee aboard the tiny, privacy-free Soyuz, NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao wrote for Gizmodo. But they wear a specially designed diaper-esque contraption just in case, which NASA astronaut Mike Mullane explained in detail in an entertaining interview with Men's Health.
Thankfully, once aboard the ISS, things are more civilized.
The toilet aboard the ISS.
While the Soyuz is too small to partition off a room, the ISS has its own toilet area. (Classy!) But it's only blocked off by a curtain, not a door.
The ISS is about the size of a football field, so there isn't much privacy during the months-long missions.
The mechanism of the ISS toilet is similar to that on the Soyuz — vacuum-style.
For No. 1, there is a nozzle device that sucks up the urine, with different attachments for men and women.
That urine then gets turned into drinking water for the ISS!
For No. 2, there is a tiny seat where astronauts have to aim their buttocks into the hole, so the toilet can suck their excrement into a plastic bag.
Of course, since they're in space, the astronauts can strap themselves onto the station toilet so they don't float away while they're doing their business.
European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti gives a tour of the toilet in this informative video:
Every once in a while, the system malfunctions, and what goes in the toilet comes back out and floats around the space station. Yes, really.
NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore told Tech Insider about his unique experience with this disgusting issue.
"Using a fish metaphor, there was a very rare occasion when, sometimes, product gets away, and the term was 'brown trout," he said. "So you have to re-corral your brown trout. And that can be kind of humorous. You go, 'This stuff doesn't happen on Earth.'"
Toilet technology has changed a lot over time. The Apollo astronauts wore diapers in their suits, which NASA adamantly called "Maximum Absorbency Garments."
Thankfully, the culture of space travel has changed a lot, too, as more and more women become astronauts. On this next mission, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins is headed to the ISS to conduct over 250 science experiments.
PBS did a fascinating interview with female astronauts and NASA engineers about what it was like when women first started going to space, and had to pee there:
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Summer 2021 Updates for VCT Fund Managers – (1) Tips and flips for investing abroad and venture capital investing in Canada
In the first of three short articles to be published over the coming weeks on the topic of Summer Updates for VCT Fund Managers, Roger Blears examines some particular considerations VCT fund managers operating in the UK should have when pursuing investment opportunities further afield and Bill Northcote, Partner & Head, Business Law Group Shibley Righton LLP, Toronto, Ontario adds some comments on VCs investing in Canada.
The UK market was already a competitive arena for finding the next best investment.
And US PE and other global investors are now here and willing to pay a premium for companies they regard as currently undervalued.
Yet, all fund managers compete globally.
Venture Capital Trust ("VCT") fund managers in the UK are separately setting their sights on investing abroad, and Australia and Canada appear to offer interesting opportunities.
Some points to consider for those that do.
To qualify for VCT investment, an Australian, Canadian or other overseas Topco will need to have a permanent establishment in the UK (s.286A Income Tax Act 2007) at the time the VCT invests and for all times thereafter. If the overseas investee company ever ceases to have a permanent establishment in the UK, the investment will cease to be part of a VCTs' qualifying holdings and it can never regain that status.
The requirement must be satisfied by the overseas Topco itself. It cannot be satisfied by the fact that one of its subsidiaries will carry on activities in the UK.
Some substantial, probably all UK/Euro activity will therefore need to be run through a UK branch of the overseas Topco.
These UK activities must be more than merely preparatory or auxiliary in character. The legislation lists some examples of activities which might be considered to be preparatory or auxiliary in nature – for instance, the storage or display of goods or merchandise belonging to the Topco; the maintenance of stock owned by the Topco for storage, display or delivery; the maintenance of stock owned by the Topco for the purpose of processing by another person; purchasing goods or merchandise or collecting information on behalf of the Topco.
A UK branch or division of the Topco must satisfy this substance requirement. It cannot be satisfied by a subsidiary.
So, what substantive existing operations can immediately be transferred from a subsidiary to a UK trading division of the Topco?
Questions that need to be addressed will include
What activities are undertaken in the UK?
What team is in the UK?
Will the UK business have its own place of business in commercial premises?
Are the activities substantive?
Are they long term?
What arrangements are there in place to ensure the continuation of these activities in the UK once they have been transferred from an existing subsidiary to the Topco, bearing in mind that there cannot be a position where, following your investment, the activities on which you rely are still being carried on by the subsidiary as this won't work at all.
But doing business abroad always has a cost to it.
A better option may be to structure a 'flip' so that the shareholders of the existing overseas Topco transfer their shares to a new UK parent company in exchange for a matching issue of shares in the parent company.
The VCT fund manager is then able to invest directly in the new UK parent company using its existing investment systems, processes and documentation.
Just easier. More sensible. Less risk of an HMRC challenge that the parent company does not have a permanent establishment in the UK.
If the group's trade is technology based and it earns its revenues by the sale of licences or the receipt of royalties, then the flip will need to fit within the terms of section 306(7) Income Tax Act 2007.
This means that the new UK parent company will need to acquire the existing overseas Topco at a time when the only shares issued by the new UK parent company are subscriber shares and the consideration for the acquisition of the existing overseas Topco will need to consist wholly of the issue of the new shares in new UK parent company.
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Venture Capital Investing In Canada
Most businesses in Canada are carried on through a partnership or a corporation. Foreign investment in Canadian businesses can be done directly through the Canadian corporation or partnership, (generally a limited partnership ("LP")) or indirectly through a Canadian holding entity, that can also be a Canadian corporation or partnership. Generally, the main consideration in deciding how to structure a Canadian investment by a non-resident is tax.
VC Investing in Partnerships: From a tax point of view, the advantage of investing in a Canadian LP is that income is calculated at the partnership level and allocated to the partners and taxed in their hands. Consequently, non-resident partners of a Canadian LP are not subject to Canadian tax other than income from certain Canadian sources.
The disadvantage is that when income is from rents, royalties or dividends, the partnership will have to deduct and withhold on behalf of all partners, including Canadian partners. Even more onerous is the fact that one non-resident partner will make it necessary for a partnership selling "taxable Canadian property" to get a tax clearance certificate from Canadian tax authorities for each sale. Many Canadian LP's will not accept non-resident partners, so any investment in these entities should be done through a Canadian corporation which becomes the partner.
"Taxable Canadian property" includes real property situated in Canada, property used or held in a business carried on in Canada; shares of corporations that are not listed on a designated stock exchange, and certain shares of corporations listed on a designated stock exchange.
Before investing in a Canadian LP, a non-resident should obtain legal advice on how the investment should be structured.
VC Investing in Corporations
Canadian corporations can create and issue a wide variety of shares with customized share attributes including enhanced voting rights, cumulative or non-cumulative preferential dividends, redeemable and/or retractable shares and/or shares with a priority as to the return of capital on winding up or dissolution.
There is a category of corporation called Canadian controlled private corporations ("CCPC's") which have many tax advantages which are often used in early-stage corporations. A CCPC is essentially a Canadian corporation which is private (i.e., not a public corporation) and which is not controlled by non-Canadians. The principle tax advantages including a lower tax rate on corporate profits, and the ability of the owners to access a lifetime capital gains exemption (the "LCGE") of approximately $900,000 on the sale of their shares. Any change of control will result in the loss of these benefits. Any acquisition or investment in a CCPC should be structured to take these factors into account.
In order to take advantage of the lifetime capital gains exemption, the shares of the CCPC must be disposed of or reorganized and the CCPC must have at least 50% of its assets used in an active business in Canada in the 2 years preceding the and 90% of its assets must be used in an active business in Canada.
This becomes important because of the UK requirement for a permanent establishment in the UK. The resident Canadian shareholders of a CCPC which is an investee of a UK VC will be the need to monitor the quantum of the assets in the UK permanent establishment in order to ensure that the 50% and 90% requirements are met. To the extent that these resident Canadian shareholders have already had appreciation is their shares they may wish to lock in their tax benefits by "crystallizing" their use of the LCGE.
Whether the investment will be a minority interest or total purchase, long term or short term, and whether income will be repatriated to the UK or reinvested are all factors to be considered in deciding on a suitable structure. Each case is unique.
Canadian Employment Law Tips
Another significant factor is that employment in Canada by a Canadian entity is, unlike the United States, not an "at-will" employment regime. On termination an employee is generally entitled to certain minimum statutory notices or payment in lieu plus "common law" reasonable notice of termination. While the statutory minimums cannot be contracted out of the "common law" reasonable notice period can be varied or eliminated by written agreement. It is therefore generally speaking highly desirable to have the Canadian employees enter into written employment agreements as a condition of funding. Typically, non-competition covenants are difficult to enforce and must be reasonable in both geographic and temporal scope. Usually, it will be easier to enforce non-solicitation covenants.
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Ethical dilemma in avalanche rescue: who should I help first?
Three backcountry skiers are getting ready for their descent down the summit slope. Just as the last one is about to ski down, a slab avalanche releases. His two colleagues are caught in it and completely buried. He immediately begins searching for them and soon finds the first victim with his avalanche transceiver. He digs him out, but he shows no sign of life. He begins cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and tries to resuscitate him – without success. The minutes tick by – and the second victim is still lying under the snow. Should the rescuer nevertheless keep trying to resuscitate the first victim? Or should he rescue the second buried person instead before it is too late for her to be saved?
For victims in an avalanche accident to have a chance of surviving, they must be dug out and taken care of as quickly as possible. Photo for training purposes: argonaut.pro
This fictive example illustrates the kind of dilemmas helpers face if they cannot rescue all the victims in an avalanche accident at the same time. "Such situations are rather rare, but still happen," says Jürg Schweizer, Head of SLF and the Research Unit 'Snow Avalanches and Prevention'. In avalanche-rescue training courses, the question about what best to do in such a situation is often raised.
According to an official recommendation of the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR), you should try to resuscitate victims of avalanche accidents who are not responsive for at least 20 minutes. "But if another person is buried, their chances of survival go down drastically in this time," says Jürg. When should you stop performing CPR on the first victim and start searching for the second to maximise the survival chances of both?
It is exactly this question that has preoccupied the Swiss avalanche-rescue specialist Manuel Genswein for some time. He and Jürg Schweizer, together with other avalanche researchers and emergency medicine specialists, carried out a study to try to find a solution for such a scenario where two people are buried and another is trying to rescue them. As no data from case studies exists, the researchers performed a so-called Monte-Carlo simulation on the computer – a new approach in emergency medicine. The model estimates, with the help of calculated probabilities, the best moment to end trying to revive the first victim and to rescue the second. As a basis for the simulation, the researchers used existing data on the probability that buried people survive an avalanche burial and on functional outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in relation to time spent on resuscitation.
Reconsidering current recommendations
The results show that the chances that both victims will survive are greatest if CPR is performed on the first victim for a few minutes before starting to search for the second. "This means the official recommendation of 20 minutes for CPR duration is too long in this case," says Jürg. He is therefore keen for new recommendations to be drawn up. To ensure they are well-based, further research and better medical data are needed to substantiate the results of this study.
"Performing a triage in an emergency situation is, of course, always ethically tricky," says Jürg. "Such decisions cannot, however, be avoided, which means making sure they are as good as possible." The principle of maximising survival chances is already applied today when several rescuers use probes to search for a buried person. This involves probing in such a way that the speed and precision of the search are balanced to ensure the chances of finding the victim alive are as great as possible. (Claudia Hoffmann, Diagonal 2/18)