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The Microsoft Speech Server is a product from Microsoft designed to allow the authoring and deployment of IVR applications incorporating Speech Recognition, Speech Synthesis and DTMF.

The first version of the server was released in 2004 as Microsoft Speech Server 2004 and supported applications developed for U.S. English-speaking users. A later release (Speech Server 2004 R2) was released in 2005 and added support for North American Spanish and Canadian French as well as additional features and fixes.

In August 2006, Microsoft announced that Speech Server 2007, originally slated to be released in May 2007, had been merged with the Microsoft Office Live Communications Server product line to create Microsoft Office Communications Server.

The Speech Server 2007 components of Office Communications Server are also available separately in the free Speech Server 2007 Developers Edition.

See also
Microsoft Office Communications Server
Speech Recognition
Speech Synthesis
Interactive voice response

External links
Free Speech Server 2007 Developers Edition
Microsoft Speech Server homepage

Speech Server
Voice technology
Speech processing software

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SECTION XXIII.
THE OPPOSITION MR. WESLEY ENCOUNTERED ON THE SUBJECT OF HOLINESS.
"Now permit me to ask, why are you so angry with those who profess to have attained this? And so mad (I cannot give it any softer title) against Christian perfection? — Against the most glorious gift which God ever gave to the children of men upon earth? View it in every one of the preceding points of light, and see what it contains that is either odious or terrible: that is calculated to excite either hatred or fear in any reasonable creature.
"What rational objection can you have, to the loving the Lord your God with all your heart? Why should you be afraid of it? Would it do you any hurt? Would it lessen your happiness, either in this world, or the world to come? And why should you be unwilling that others should give Him their whole heart? Or that they should love their neighbors as themselves? — Yea, 'As Christ hath loved us?' Is this detestable? Is it the proper object of hatred? Or is it the most amiable thing under the sun? Is it proper to move terror? Is it not rather desirable in the highest degree?
"Why are you so averse to having in you the whole 'mind which was in Christ Jesus?' All the affections, all the tempers and dispositions, which were in Him, while He dwelt among men? Why should you be afraid of this? Would it be any worse for you, were God to work in you this very hour, all the mind that was in Him? " — Sermons, vol. ii. p. 174.
"Why have the preachers of it been hooted at like mad dogs, even by men that fear God, nay, and by some of their own children, some whom they, under God, have begotten through the Gospel?" — Plain Account, p. 170.
To Sarah Crosby, 1766: —
"A general faintness, in this respect (on the subject of Christian perfection), is fallen upon the whole kingdom. Sometimes, I seem almost weary of striving against the stream both of preachers and people."
"Those who love God with all their heart must expect much opposition from professors who have gone on for twenty years in an old BEATEN TRACK, and fancy they are wiser than all the world. THESE ALWAYS OPPOSE THE WORK OF SANCTIFICATION MOST."' — H. A. Rogers' Journal, p. 177.
"' No,' says a great man, 'this is the error of errors; I hate it from my heart. I pursue it through all the world with fire and sword.' Nay, why so vehement? Do you seriously think there is no error under heaven equal to this? Here is something which I cannot understand. Why are those that oppose salvation from sin (few excepted) so eager? I had almost said, furious? Are you fighting pro aris et focis? For God and your country? For all you have in the world? For all that is near and dear unto you? For your liberty? For your life? In God's name, why are you so fond of sin? What good has it ever done you? What good is it ever likely to do you, either in this world, or in the world to come? And why are you so violent against those that hope for a deliverance from it? Have patience with us, if we are in an error; yea, suffer us to enjoy our error. If we should not attain it, the very expectation of this deliverance gives us present comfort; yea, and ministers strength, to resist those enemies which we expect to conquer. If you could persuade us to despair of that victory, we should give over the contest. Now 'we are saved by hope;' from this very hope a degree of salvation springs. Be not angry at those who are felices errore suo; happy in their mistake. Else, be their opinion right or wrong, your temper is undeniably sinful: bear then with us, as we do with you; and see whether the Lord will not deliver us! Whether He is not able, yea, and willing, 'to save them to the uttermost that come unto God through Him."' — Sermons, vol. ii. p. 176.
"But is there no way to prevent these crosses which usually fall on those who speak of being thus saved? " — "It seems they cannot be prevented altogether while so much of nature remains even in believers. But something might be done if the preacher in every place would: (1) Talk freely with all who speak thus; and, (2) Labor to prevent the unjust or unkind treatment of those in favor of whom there is reasonable proof" — Plain Account, p. 71.
"Suffer me to ask one question more. Why should any man of reason and religion be either afraid of, or averse to, salvation from all sin? Is not sin the greatest evil on this side hell? And if so, does it not naturally follow, that an entire deliverance from it is one of the greatest blessings on this side heaven? How earnestly then should it be prayed for by all the children of God! By sin I mean, a voluntary transgression of a known law. Are you averse to being delivered from this? Are you afraid of such a deliverance? Do you then love sin, that you are so unwilling to part with it? Surely no. You do not love either the devil or his works. You rather wish to be totally delivered from them: to have sin rooted out both of your life and your heart.
"I have frequently observed, and not without surprise, that the opposers of perfection are more vehement against it when it is placed in this view, than in any other whatsoever: they will allow all you say of the love of God and man; of the mind which was in Christ; of the fruit of the Spirit; of the image of God; of universal holiness, of entire self-dedication; of sanctification in spirit, soul, and body ; yea, and of the offering up of all our thoughts, words, and actions, as a sacrifice to God; — all this they will allow, so we will allow sin, a little sin, to remain in us till death." — Sermons, vol. ii. p. 176.
"Monday, 14. — I was explaining the 'liberty' we have 'to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,' when one cried out, as in an agony, 'Thou art a hypocrite, a devil, an enemy to the Church."" — Journal, 1740.
In 1763, at the time of the fanaticism of Maxfield and Bell, Charles Wesley became quite prejudiced against instantaneous sanctification, and for a time seemed to oppose his brother. In 1768, Mr. Wesley wrote as follows: "What shall we do? I think it is high time that you and I, at least, should come to a point. Shall we go on in asserting perfection against all the world, or shall we quietly let it drop? We really must do one or the other; and, I apprehend, the sooner the better. What shall we jointly and explicitly maintain and recommend to all our preachers, concerning the nature, the time (now or by and by), and the manner of it, — instantaneously or not? I am weary of intestine war, or preachers quoting one of us against the other. At length, let us fix something for good and all, either the same as formerly, or different from it." — Works, English edition, vol. xii. p. 126.
"We begin now to meet with opposition from every quarter. Some say this is rank enthusiasm; others; that it is either a cheat, or mere pride; others, that it is a new thing, and that they can find no such thing in the Bible."'
June 3. - "The Lord increases His work, in proportion to the opposition it meets with." — Journal, May, 1762.
"The greatest part of this spring (of 1763), I was fully employed in visiting the society, and settling the minds of those who bad been confused and distressed by a thousand misrepresentations. Indeed, a flood of calumny and evil speaking (as was easily foreseen) had been poured out on every side. My point was still, to go straight forward in the work whereto I am called." — Works, vol. vii. p. 393.
To Rev. Mr. Venn, 1765: -
"To this poor end the doctrine of perfection has been brought in, head and shoulders. And when such concessions were made as would abundantly satisfy any fair and candid man, they were no nearer, — rather farther off; for they had no desire to be satisfied. To make this dear breach wider and wider, stories were carefully gleaned up, improved, yea, invented and retailed, both concerning me and 'the perfect ones.' And when anything very bad has come to hand, some have rejoiced as though they had found great spoils." — Works, vol. vii. p. 303.
To his brother, 1768: —
"I am at my wit's end with regard to two things, — the church, and Christian perfection. Unless both you and I stand in the gap in good earnest, the Methodists will drop them both. Talking will not avail. We must do or be borne away. Will you set shoulder to shoulder? If so, think deeply upon the matter, and tell me what can be done. Age, vir esto! nervos intendas tuos. [Come on, act the man do your utmost.] Peace be with you and yours! Adieu." — Works, vol. vi. p. 670.
"And hence you was, of course, disgusted at those who did not yield to this temper, and blamed that conformity. Perhaps some of these professed or expected to be perfected in love; they at least believed perfection. Now this you seemed to hate with a perfect hatred; and on that account disliked them the more." — Journal, June, 1769.
"Thursday, 14. About two at Potto; and in the evening at Hutton. Here, as well as elsewhere, those who believe they are saved from sin undergo many trials from their brethren. But so much the more will 'the God of all grace, after 'they 'have suffered a while, stablish, strengthen, and settle' them.'" — Journal, June, 1770.
To Mrs. Elizabeth Bennis, 1771: —
"I did believe brother C—— would be of use to you, and you may be of use to him. Speak to each other without reserve, and then you will seldom meet in vain. Thrust him out to visit the whole society (not only those that can give him meat and drink), from house to house, according to the plan laid down in the Minutes of Conference; then he will soon see the fruit of his labor. I hope he is not ashamed to preach full salvation, receivable now by faith. This is the word which God will always bless, and which the devil peculiarly hates; therefore he is constantly stirring up both his own children and the weak children of God against it." — Works, vol. vii. p. 55.
To Mrs. Mary Marston, 1771: —
"Does Mr. Clough, or any other of the preachers, speak against perfection, or give occasion to them that trouble you? You would do well to speak to anyone that does, that you may come to a better understanding. So far as in you lies, let not the good that is in you be evil spoken of. But beware, lest the unkind usage of your brethren betray you into any kind of guile or false prudence, Still let all your conversation be in simplicity and godly sincerity. Be plain, open, downright, without disguise." — Works, vol. vii. p. 127.
To Dr. Adam Clark, 1790: —
"The account you send me of the continuance of the great work of God in Jersey, gives me great satisfaction. To retain the grace of God is much more than to gain it; hardly one in three does this. And this should be strongly and explicitly urged on all who have tasted of perfect love. If we can prove that any of our local preachers or leaders, either directly or indirectly, speak against it, let him be a local preacher or leader no longer. I doubt whether he should continue in the society. Because he that could speak thus in our congregations cannot be an honest man." — Works, vol. vii. p. 205.
Tyerman says: "As we have often shown, Wesley regarded the preaching of the doctrine of Christian perfection as of the utmost importance." After quoting this letter to Dr. Adam Clark, he says: "Such letters might be greatly multiplied. — Tyerman, vol. iii. p. 633.
To Mr. Edward Lewley, in 1791, a month before he died: —
"I do not believe any single person in your select society scruples saying: —
'Every moment, Lord, I need
The merit of Thy death.'
This is clearly determined in the 'Thoughts upon Christian Perfection.' But who expects common people to speak accurately? And how easy is it to entangle them in their talk! I am afraid some have done this already. A man that is not a thorough friend to Christian perfection will easily puzzle others, and thereby weaken, if not destroy, any select society. I doubt this has been the case with you. That society was in a lively state, and well united together, when I was last at Birmingham." — Works, vol. vii. p. 253.

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Housing View
Christopher Baker Call: 1984
"A comprehensive knowledge of local government law"
Chambers and Partners
Christopher is the Head of Arden Chambers and was one of its founder members in 1993. He has been recognised for many years as one of the leaders in his main fields of practice, combining public and private law at all levels of court up to and including the Supreme Court, in addition to tribunal and arbitration work.
Legal 500 describes him as a "top choice for housing and local government cases" and an "excellent all-rounder, who inspires confidence in clients".
Recommendations in Chambers & Partners say he is "very, very good on technical areas of local authority law" and "go-to for landlord work"; he "routinely leads in high-stakes matters at the upper levels of the courts and tribunal system" and is "very prompt and very accommodating" .
Much of his work has involved cutting-edge issues and landmark decisions. His practice ranges beyond social housing and landlord and tenant, extending into related work such as adult social care and children, governance and powers, regulation, finance, commissioning, property and commercial aspects of local government and registered housing providers.
Aside from highly experienced advocacy and advice for clients within the litigation process, his work also involves keeping them out of court and a substantial portfolio of advisory work. He is a trained mediator, providing experience in civil mediation both conducting mediations and as an advocate, and believes more use should be made of opportunities to avoid disputes and litigation. He has advised in relation to a wide range of projects and problems, including tenancy strategies and allocation schemes, community care and commissioning arrangements, rent policies, housing management and repair, major regeneration schemes, local government standards, local land charge search arrangements and human rights compliance.
Christopher's clients come from across the country and in other legal jurisdictions. He has acted for a wide range of public bodies, central and local government, social landlords, regulatory bodies and commercial and private clients. His instructions come from all types of professional clients, from big City firms through to sole practitioners and in-house solicitors, both privately- and publicly-funded. He also works for clients on a public access and licensed access basis.
Christopher's practice spans all aspects of housing and residential landlord and tenant law, involving both private and public law issues and proceedings, covering the private, social and public sectors and areas such as allocations, housing conditions, service charges, possession proceedings, homelessness and governance of registered providers. His cases extend from the Supreme Court and House of Lords through to trial and tribunal work.
Outside litigation, he has experience of successfully using mediation in this field and has also conducted an independent inquiry for a housing association into its ASB procedures.
Much of his work is at the cutting-edge of current issues. He was brought in to lead the legal team for the local authority in the Supreme Court in Poshteh, addressing the impact of art 6 and the degree of judicial scrutiny in homelessness appeals. He acted for the local authority in the very first (and still leading) examination by the House of Lords of the legal framework for housing allocations and has advised many local authorities about their housing allocation schemes. He also acted for the housing association in the landmark case on the application of the Human Rights Act 1998 to social housing providers; he was sole counsel for the Secretary of State and lead counsel for the Housing Corporation in leading cases in the House of Lords about tolerated trespassers and rent increases; and he acted for the local authority in the House of Lords' examination of the law on nuisance and the covenant for quiet enjoyment in respect of sound-proofing problems.
In this area, Christopher has wide-ranging experience of work involving and concerning local government bodies and personnel, such as constitutions, powers, governance, ethical standards, liability, accountability and judicial review. His cases span mainstream areas such as spending cuts, rationing of resources, procurement, sale or retention of land, migration and parking, across to some less-travelled aspects such as allotments and protecting individual local government officers against the imposition of personal costs orders.
Among other notable highlights, Christopher acted for the local authority in the advisory and litigation work arising from the high-profile reconsideration of proposals for the Welsh national rugby academy.
He is well-versed in the requirements and practicalities of local government administration, the different roles of elected members and professional officers, and the particular demands of working in and for the public sector, especially questions of reputation and trust. He has experience of dealing with internal disputes between departments, of managing relationships between different bodies and of local government arbitration.
Property-related work has long been one of Christopher's main areas of expertise. Aside from his vast amount of work concerning social housing, he acts and advises in relation to many aspects of residential and non-residential property including recovery of possession, sale and acquisition, leases and leasehold tenure, management issues, major works, service charges, squatters and adverse possession.
Some of his work in this area involves the inter-play between public law and private law, and between judicial review proceedings and ordinary private law claims. Many of his cases have involved ground-breaking issues, including three cases in the House of Lords concerning sound insulation, rent increases and so-called tolerated trespassers.
More recently, he has advised many clients on the implications of projects such as installing solar panel equipment and is often called on to help resolve difficult technical issues.
Christopher also acts a mediator in property disputes, including commercial lease renewals.
Complementing his housing/landlord and tenant work, and his local government practice, Christopher has expertise in general public law and human rights, both in contentious and advisory contexts.
He has formidable strength in depth in judicial review work, encompassing many varied aspects of governmental and statutory activity such as provision and regulation of housing, homelessness, adult social care, care home commissioning, children, use and disposal of land and arrangements between public bodies in areas such as health.
His work routinely involves equality issues and human rights, both within judicial review proceedings and at an advisory and policy level. He regularly advises on equality impact assessments and has been at the forefront of addressing the impact of human rights on domestic law. He acted for the local authority in the leading case in the Supreme Court on the relationship between art.6 and homelessness appeals.
Work involving adults and children who require care and safeguarding is an area of particular interest to Christopher. Many of his cases involve questions about the provision of care for adults and protecting the welfare of children; often these also involve problems of disability and human rights.
Christopher has considerable expertise dealing with judicial review proceedings in relation to welfare issues, both in cases of specific individuals and in relation to policies and multi-agency arrangements. One aspect of his practice has been the arrangements made variously between health bodies, local social services authorities and care providers; and disputes arising from historic, long-term placements about responsibility for and the amount of payment for services provided, especially in relation to those with learning disabilities.
He also has experience of judicial review in areas such as age assessments of unaccompanied minors, assessment of needs, disputes over types of service provision, charging and provision of financial assistance.
Since 2005, he has been involved with the Community Care Law Reports and is one of the editors and editorial board members.
Christopher has extensive experience acting for regulatory and supervisory bodies as well as those who are subject to regulation. He has represented and advised central Government and the Housing Corporation, very many local authorities, and organisations varying from large national operations to small businesses, as well as individuals. He was involved in the first ever reported case on local authority standards committees, before the statutory framework under the Local Government Act 2000 was introduced, defending the exclusion and censure of a senior councillor; and he acted for the chief executive of the local authority in the biggest and longest case ever brought by the Standards Board for England.
Recently, he has been advising on housing licensing schemes in various parts of the country. He also has experience of dealing with inquests and the implications of these and related proceedings on service operation and safeguarding.
Where possible, Christopher guides people away from litigation as a means of resolving disputes. He has increasingly been involved in facilitative mediation in a wide range of contexts, including commercial litigation, disputes between public bodies, large-scale building defects issues, building management problems, leaseholder service charge cases and private sector landlord/tenant relationship breakdown. Often, there are solutions and benefits to be found by means of mediation which cannot be achieved in courts or tribunals, or through arbitration; and results which are particularly cost-effective.
Christopher is a trained mediator and is available not only as a facilitative mediator but also as an adviser/representative for a participant in mediations. His clients span local government, social landlords and private individuals.
Christopher is pleased to accept instructions from public access clients and on a licensed access basis.
Social Housing (Chambers UK)
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Administrative & public law (Legal 500)
Property litigation (Legal 500)
Social housing (Legal 500)
Noteworthy Cases
R (C) v Islington LBC [2017] EWHC 1228 (Admin); [2017] HLR 32 – local lettings policies within housing allocation scheme were justified and proportionate discrimination for the purposes of art 14 and Equality Act 2010; the actual practice in relation to making direct offers did not accord with the published scheme
Poshteh v Kensington & Chelsea RLBC [2017] UKSC 36; [2017] 2 WLR 1417 – impact of art 6 and degree of judicial scrutiny in homelessness appeals; mental disability and suitability of accommodation
R (XC) v Southwark LBC [2017] EWHC 736 (Admin); [2017] HLR 24 – priority star system within housing allocation scheme in favour of working households and those undertaking voluntary activity was justified under Equality Act 2010 despite indirect discrimination against disabled people and women who were volunteer carers
R (Woolfe) v Islington LBC [2016] EWHC 1907 (Admin); [2016] HLR 42 – lawfulness of bidding threshold in housing allocation scheme, reasonable preference and list management, compliance with s.11 Children Act 2004, interpretation of scheme
R (YA) v Hammersmith & Fulham LBC [2016] EWHC 1850 (Admin); [2016] HLR 39 – criminal record of care leaver, rehabilitation and spent convictions, whether disqualification from housing register lawful, whether discrimination within housing allocation scheme was proportionate under art.14
R (Brooks) v Islington LBC [2015] EWHC 2657 (Admin); [2016] HLR 2 – discharge of interim homelessness duty
Merali v Birmingham CC [2015] EWCA Civ 49; [2016] QB 455; [2015] HLR 27 – homelessness and "Zambrano" carers
Hussain v Waltham Forest LBC [2015] EWCA Civ 14; [2015] 1 WLR 2912; [2015] HLR 16 – homelessness and meaning of violence
R (Jakimaviciute) v Hammersmith & Fulham LBC [2014] EWCA Civ 1438; [2015] 3 All ER 490; [2015] HLR 5 – housing allocation scheme and scope of discretion to define non-qualifying persons
Haile v Waltham Forest LBC [2014] EWCA Civ 792; [2014] HLR 37 – homelessness and whether the Din approach to causation still applied
Balog v Birmingham CC [2013] EWCA Civ 1582; [2014] HLR 14 – homelessness
R (Alansi) v Newham LBC [2013] EWHC 3722 (Admin); [2014] HLR 25 – changes to housing allocation scheme, legitimate expectation
Abdulla v Westminster CC [2011] EWCA Civ 1171; [2012] HLR 5 – homelessness; whether applicant homeless when living in a property with her husband and mother, who were joint tenants, and her mother had asked her to leave; matrimonial home rights under s.30 Family Law Act 1996
Karaj v Three Rivers DC [2011] EWCA Civ 768 – permission for second appeal in homelessness cases; whether contracting-out of review function had been lawfully authorized.
Ali v Birmingham CC [2010] UKSC 8; [2010] 2 AC 39; [2010] HLR 22 – art 6 and homelessness appeals
Nessa v Tower Hamlets LBC [2010] EWCA Civ 559; [2010] HLR 37 – enforceability of price mistakenly stated in landlord's right-to-buy offer notice
R (Ahmad) v Newham LBC [2009] UKHL 14; [2009] 3 All ER 755; [2009] HLR 31 – "reasonable preference" in housing allocation
R (Weaver) v LQHT [2009] EWCA Civ 587; [2010] 1 WLR 363; [2009] HLR 40 – whether RSL subject to Human Rights Act 1998
R (Lin) v Barnet LBC [2007] EWCA Civ 132; [2007] HLR 30 – housing allocation preference and prospects
R (Vella) v Lambeth LBC [2005] EWHC 2473 (Admin); [2006] HLR 12 – overruling previous case law on whether lack of sound insulation was statutory nuisance
R (Manchester CC) v Manchester Magistrates' Court [2005] EWHC 253 (Admin); Times 8 March 2005 – principles to be followed for interim ASBOs without notice
Reigate & Banstead BC v Forrest [2001] EWCA Civ 1510; [2002] QB 1129; (2001) 33 HLR 86 – compatibility of introductory tenancy regime with human rights
R v Greenwich LBC ex p Glen International Ltd (2001) 33 HLR 87, CA – entitlement to renovation grants
R v Lambeth LBC ex p Crookes (1999) 31 HLR 59, QBD – housing benefit
R v Camden LBC ex p Mohammed (1998) 30 HLR 315, QBD – landmark decision on interim housing accommodation
R v Slough BC ex p Khan (1996) 27 HLR 492, QBD – homelessness, local connection
R v Islington LBC ex p Aldabbagh (1994) 27 HLR 271, QBD – housing transfer policy and homelessness
R v Lambeth LBC ex p Miah (1994) 27 HLR 21, QBD – re-opening homelessness enquiries
Sheffield CC v Oliver [2017] EWCA Civ 225; [2017] HLR 23 – major stock refurbishment; service charges; the words "costs … incurred" in the service charge provisions in a right to buy lease were to be given a natural and not a special meaning
Birmingham CC v Stephenson [2016] EWCA Civ 1029; [2016] HLR 44 – impact of serious mental illness and disability discrimination on recovery of possession of introductory tenancy
Mohamoud v Kensington & Chelsea RLBC [2015] EWCA Civ 870; [2016] 1 All ER 988; [2015] HLR 38 – compliance with s.11 Children Act 2004 and possession proceedings
Ker v Optima Community Association [2013] EWCA Civ 579; [2013] HLR 37 – "Flexi-buy" scheme, possession proceedings and human rights
Freeman v Islington LBC [2009] EWCA Civ 536; [2010] HLR 6 – succession to secure tenancy; meaning of "residing with"
Knowsley HT v White [2008] UKHL 80; [2009] 1 AC 636; [2009] HLR 17 – tolerated trespassers, intervening for Secretary of State
Richardson v Midland Heart [2008] L&TR 31 – whether interest under shared ownership lease terminated by possession order made under Housing Act 1988, Ground 8
Riverside Housing Association v White [2007] UKHL 20; [2007] 4 All ER 97; [2007] HLR 31 – RSL rent increases, intervening for Housing Corporation
Hyams v Wilfred East London Housing Co-operative [2007] 3 EG 126, Lands Tribunal – recovery of improvement contributions under right to buy lease and operation of s125 notice
Ratcliffe v Sandwell MBC; Lee v Leeds CC [2002] EWCA Civ 6; [2002] 1 WLR 1488; [2002] HLR 17 – whether landlord liable for condensation dampness; human rights, disrepair, defective premises
Reigate & Banstead BC v Forrest [2001] EWCA Civ 1510; [2002] QB 1129 – compatibility of introductory tenancy regime with human rights
Baxter v Camden LBC (No 2) [2001] 1 AC 1; (2000) 32 HLR 148, HL – whether landlord liable for sound from adjoining tenants
Lambeth LBC v Henry (2000) 32 HLR 874, CA – suspended possession order valid even though requiring repayment of rent arrears over very long period
Lambeth LBC v Thomas (1998) 30 HLR 89, CA – whether possession order could be granted for non-payment of water charges
Camden LBC v Akanni (1997) 29 HLR 845, CA – principles for setting aside possession orders and warrants
Rogan v Woodfield Building Services Ltd [1995] 1 EGLR 72; (1995) 27 HLR 78, CA – whether landlord's rent claim defeated by alleged non-compliance with s48 Landlord and Tenant Act 1987; Court of Appeal departing from previous decision
RC Glaze Properties Ltd v Alabdinboni (1992) 25 HLR 150, CA – use of rent books as evidence of terms of tenancy
R (Mohamed) v Local Safeguarding Children's Board for Islington [2014] EWHC 3966 (Admin) – death of disabled child at council block; serious case review powers
R (Wood & Turley) v Leeds CC [2014] EWHC 2598 (Admin) – allotments; exercise of power to increase rents
R (W) v Birmingham CC [2011] EWHC 1147 (Admin); [2012] BLGR 1 – local government spending cuts and eligibility for community care
Mears Ltd v Leeds CC [2011] EWHC 40(QB); [2011] EuLR 596 & [2011] EWHC 1031 (TCC); [2011] EuLR 764 & [2011] EWHC 2694 (TCC); [2012] 4 Costs LO 456 – public procurement of housing repairs service
Morrison Facilities Services Ltd v Norwich CC [2010] EWHC 487 (Ch) – public procurement of housing repairs service
R (Island Farm Developments Ltd) v Bridgend County BC [2006] EWHC 2189 (Admin); [2007] BLGR 60 – challenge to decision not to sell land; whether bias/pre-determination
Ethical Standards Officer v Hitchens and others, APE 0211, 18 Jan 2006 – the landmark Islington councillors ethical standards case concerning appointment of chief executive
R (BG) v Medway Council [2005] EWHC 1932 (Admin); [2006] HLR 6 – lawfulness of conditions attached to a discretionary social services grant for disabled adaptations
Akumah v Hackney LBC [2005] UKHL 17; [2005] 1 WLR 985; [2005] HLR 26 – local housing authority powers to implement parking scheme
Ingle v Scarborough BC [2002] EWCA Civ 290; [2002] HLR 36 – whether home loss payments payable following regeneration scheme
R (Ali) v Birmingham CC [2002] EWHC 1511 (Admin); [2002] HLR 51 – lawfulness of local authority policy on accommodation for EU migrants, community care, children, human rights
R v Broadland DC ex p Lashley [2001] EWCA Civ 179; [2001] BLGR 264 – first reported case on powers of standards committees
R v Lambeth LBC ex p Wilson (1998) 30 HLR 64, CA – overturning on appeal of personal costs orders against local government officers
R v Birmingham CC ex p Mohammed (1998) 1 WLR 33; (1999) 31 HLR 392, QBD – whether local authority entitled to refuse disabled facilities grant on resources grounds
R v Secretary of State ex p Tower Hamlets LBC (1992) 24 HLR 594, QBD – challenge to homelessness Code of Guidance in relation to immigration, intervening on behalf of CRE
Sheffield CC v Oliver [2017] EWCA Civ 225; [2017] HLR 23 – major stock refurbishment scheme; statutory third-party climate change funding; service charges; the words "costs … incurred" in the service charge provisions in a right to buy lease were to be given a natural and not a special meaning
R (Chatting) v Viridian Housing [2012] EWHC 3595 (Admin); [2013] BLGR 118 – community care, human rights and sale of care home
R (Weaver) v LQHT [2009] EWCA Civ 587; [2010] 1 WLR 363; [2009] HLR 40 – whether RSL subject to Human Rights Act
Eagle Star v Karasiewicz [2002] EWCA Civ 940 – subrogation of mortgagee
Bath & NE Somerset DC v Nicolson [2002] EWHC 674 (Ch) – squatter, adverse possession, implied licence, privilege, acknowledgment of title
Lambeth LBC v Rumbelow, ChD, 25 Jan 2001 – squatter, adverse possession, implied licence, estoppel
National & Provincial Building Society v Ahmed [1995] 2 EGLR 127, CA – whether defence to mortgage possession proceedings on grounds that lease granted ultra vires
Public Law, Equality & Human Rights
R (YA) v Hammersmith & Fulham LBC [2016] EWHC 1850 (Admin); [2016] HLR 39 – criminal record of care leaver, rehabilitation and spent convictions, whether disqualification from housing register lawful, whether discrimination within housing allocation scheme was proportionate under art 14
Mohamoud v Kensington & Chelsea RLBC [2015] EWCA Civ 870; [2016] 1 All ER 988; [2015] HLR 38 – compliance with s11 Children Act 2004 and possession proceedings
R (Chatting) v Viridian Housing [2012] EWHC 3595 (Admin); [2013] BLGR 118; [2013] HLR 12 – community care, human rights and sale of care home
R (Birmingham Care Consortium) v Birmingham CC [2011] EWHC 2656 (Admin) – rates of payment for residential care home placements; commissioning process; non-intervention by the court
R (Weaver) v LQHT [2009] EWCA Civ 587; [2010] 1 WLR 363 – whether RSL subject to Human Rights Act
R (Bath) v North Somerset Council [2008] EWHC 630; [2009] HLR 1 – whether commitment in tenant consultation document gave rise to legitimate expectation as to manner in which LSVT disposal proceeds should be used
R (PS) v Responsible Medical Officer [2003] EWHC 2335 (Admin); [2004] MHLR 1 – compulsory treatment of Mental Health Act patient; judicial review and human rights; judicial determination of diagnosis and treatment
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Community Care/Court of Protection
R (Francis) v Camphill Village Trust [2015] EWHC 1249 (Admin) – judicial review proceedings, accompanying charity proceedings in the Chancery Division, seeking to prevent re-organisation of staffing within care homes
R (H) v Birmingham CC [2010] EWHC 3754 (Admin) – community care assessments and introduction of Resource Allocation System
Yorkshire Care Developments Ltd v North Yorkshire CC LTL 13/8/2004 (Newcastle, Judge Behrens) – Health and Social Care Act 2001 and preserved rights to state benefits; whether any non-contractual private law claim by care home provider against local authority for unpaid cost of care provision
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The Kid Inside
Eighty grade 5 & 6 students filled the library of an Ontario school where I was the guest author a few years ago. I love visiting schools, in part because I was a teacher for many years so I feel like a prodigal son returning home. But I also love visiting schools because as an author of books for young people, students provide me with a healthy dose of reality. Students, like the ones at this Ontario school, are my target audience when I write. What they say, how they feel about my books, what questions they ask – all of these things matter.
After the session, one student lingered longer than most and the librarian asked if I might have a few words with him. Josh had read my book, Survivors, cover to cover, she explained. Why, he had even gone a step further. He had prepared a survival kit, a backpack filled with emergency supplies. Josh kept it under his bed at home just in case the house caught fire, or a tornado struck, or some other disaster like those portrayed in the book put his life in danger.
At first, I was concerned. Had my book provoked unnecessary fear and damaged Josh for life? But after a few words with Josh I breathed easier. He wasn't traumatized or frightened, just ambitious. He'd figured out a way to process the information in a useful way that made sense to him. Kudos to Josh.
Besides relief, I felt something else at that moment. Satisfaction. Somehow the stories I had toiled so hard to get right in my office at home had transcended time and place. Across many miles, they had touched a young reader, fueled his imagination and sent him on a quest of his own.
I've reflected on that experience a number of times and wondered just what magical combination of ingredients makes such a strong connection between author and young reader possible. Probably there are dozens of factors, but for me one keeps rising to the surface. While writing for kids like Josh, I had somehow reached deep inside myself to find my own inner kid – that boy of long ago who had dozens of questions, who wondered in awe at new-found things, and who had tasted first-hand the fear, confusion and angst of growing up. I had tapped into that well, found my footing and when I wrote it was from that place, one kid connecting with another.
To connect with their readership, I think all successful writers of children's material do this. They remember as vividly as yesterday what it was like to be a kid. Whatever their genres, they write from that place, invoking childhood emotions and experiences that are universal, mindful of the wonders and worries that drive all youngsters no matter where they live.


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Do you have an old vehicle that you now longer need? Perhaps it is not running properly, or it is simply no longer needed by you or anyone in the family. Of course, you might also find that you need to have some fast cash, and selling a vehicle is going to be the best way to get the money you need quickly. In some instances, when you have a car on your property that is not running, it can become an eyesore and an annoyance. Car removal becomes essential, and if you can get paid to get rid of the car, that's even better.
One of the first things that you might think about when you want to get rid of the car is simply putting a "for sale" sign on it and advertising it online and in the paper. While it is possible to sell in this manner, it's generally going to be more hassle than you might want to deal with.
You will have to figure out all of the paperwork, and you will have to deal with potential buyers who only end up coming to look at the car, or never show up when they say they are going to. You also have to come up with the price and negotiate with the buyer, which is never a fun prospect. To top that off, think about all of the time that you would have to spend in test drives with people. Rather than wasting all of that time, there is a better way to get rid of the car or truck.
Instead of selling the vehicle to another person on your own, you might find that it is simply a better option to sell it to a company that specialized in buying cars and other vehicles. Further down in the article, you will learn more about how to choose the right company to buy your vehicle. This is important; if you are not careful, you might not have a good experience.
What Is Car Valuation and Why Is It Important?
Before you sell your vehicle, you will want to make sure that you understand how much that vehicle is truly worth. A company that can offer a proper car valuation and that will let you know how much they are willing to pay for the vehicle is essential. You will also want to check to see what the value of the vehicle would be on the used car market. If you do not take the time to consider the car valuation, it could mean that you are not going to get a fair deal for your vehicle.
Just keep in mind that when you sell to a company that buys cars for cash, you are not likely to get the top value because those companies still need to make money. What you are getting when you sell to a company like this is ease of transfer and fast cash, which can often more than make up for the difference for most people. However, you always want to be sure that you are working with a company that is going to provide you with an honest valuation for the vehicle.
When it comes time to selling the vehicle, you want to have a company that you can trust, of course. You want to work with a company that is going to pay you a fair amount for the vehicle that you are selling, and you want to make sure that they are going to make the entire process as simple as possible. You want to make sure that the company you choose has a good reputation, of course, and that they can walk you through any paperwork that you will have to do. Additionally, you will want to ask them about the overall speed of the process. How long will it take to sell the car, and how long is it going to take for the cash to reach your hand?
You will want to check out companies like Car Buyer Centre to see what they can do for you. Look for companies that have a reputation and a lot of experience in the field, make sure they are a reliable and trustworthy company that can provide you with fast cash, free paperwork, an honest car valuation, and free car removal in your area.
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World News of Natural Sciences
2020 | 32 | 10-20
Microbial safety and molecular characterization of microorganisms associated with sliced water melon fruits in selected markets in Akure, Nigeria
O. O. Oladele ,	O. C. Aladesanmi
Water melon is one of the most commonly consumed sliced fruits in Nigeria, that is being hawked around particularly in markets. This study was therefore aimed at evaluating microbial safety and characterising microorganisms associated with the sliced water melon fruits in Oja-Oba, Isinkan and Shasha markets in Akure, Nigeria. A total of 54 fruits were randomly sampled from six different fruit vendors (A-F) across the 3 markets. The samples were serially diluted and pour plate technique was used for microbial counts and isolation. Each isolate was characterised using PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis. Results showed that bacteria counts (×104 cfu/mL) of the sliced fruits ranged from 0.67 ± 0.67 in Isinkan to 202.33 ± 8.11 in Shasha, while total coliform counts (×104 cfu/mL) equally ranged from 1.67 ± 1.67 in Isinkan to 270.33 ± 33.39 in Shasha. Remarkably, no fungus was observed in both, the control and sliced fruits across the 3 markets. Besides, PCR analysis revealed the presence of Providencia rettgeri, Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus, Proteus mirabilis and Kersytersia gyiorum as identified bacteria isolates in the sliced fruits. The high microbial load and the presence of identified isolates consequently suggest the health hazards associated with consumption of such sliced fruits.
Microbial contamination Nigerian markets molecular characterization vendors water melon
BIOLOGY: BIOLOGY
O. O. Oladele
Department of Biology, Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 704, Akure, Nigeria
O. C. Aladesanmi
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"The Birth Guy" helps expectant fathers prepare
By Maureen McFadden
Published: Jun. 13, 2016 at 6:49 PM EDT
When you hear "birthing expert" or "doula," you picture a woman. But what would you think if "she" was a "he"? Meet a male doula who helps not just the mom-to-be, but the dad-to-be as well.
Welcome to the Rocking Dads class. It's an introduction to the birthing experience, and it's taught by Brian Salmon, "The Birth Guy."
The 46-year-old is a birthing expert, known as a doula. He's a man in a woman's world, and it brings up a lot of questions.
"The biggest one is oh my god … how would a woman want a male doula at their birth?" said Salmon.
But many do. Brian's classes are packed, and one main reason begins long before the delivery room. He helps dads get ready for their child's birth in the Rocking Dads class.
His sense of humor helps put these soon-to-be dads at ease; that and the fact that this birthing expert is a guy.
"I think he's a likable dude and really brings a lot of comfort to the subject," Eval Avnon, an expectant dad, said.
His information is solid knowledge. Brian has studied biochemistry, physiology, and has a degree in radiology. One topic he teaches dads: the benefits of breast feeding.
"The baby is getting antigens from mom, it prevents breast cancer, certain types of breast cancer in mom, certain types of uterine cancer in mom," Salmon said.
Clint Belew is a graduate of Brian's Rocking Dads class. "I tell all my friends, you know, anybody that's having a baby coming up, I'm going, hey, you gotta go and see this guy cuz he's gonna change your whole experience," he said.
You can find Brian's 'birth guy' videos online, along with a lot of other information, at
thebirthguy.com
To become a birth doula yourself, go to
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Hazlitt's
Discreet, distinctive, historic
Insiders' Soho
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Part of the considerable charm of Hazlitt's hotel is that, despite its central location, its success is based solely on word-of-mouth recommendations. Spread across three historic Georgian houses, it takes its name from William Hazlitt, the 18th-century essayist who lived there. A slice of old-world England in the middle of slick (and sometimes saucy) Soho, Hazlitt's is popular with creatives for its sumptuous interiors and cheeky, whimsical attitude. Snuggle up with a book (and the resident cat, Sir Godfrey) in the Library; have tea – or something stronger from the honesty bar – in the Wardrobe, or simply spend all day wallowing in your Victorian-inspired roll-top bath tub: whatever it takes to find your own literary inspiration.
A bottle of red or white wine if you're staying in a club or superior double, or prosecco if you've booked a deluxe room, junior suite or the Duke of Monmouth.
30, including three deluxe doubles, two junior suites and one suite.
Noon, but flexible where possible.
Double rooms from £259.00, including tax at 20 per cent.
Rates exclude breakfast. Continental breakfast and freshly baked croissants are available to order.
The hotel has a library where you can pick from a fantastic selection of books (often signed first-editions), before curling up by the fireplace – Sir Godfrey, the resident puss, may deign to join you. There's also the Wardrobe and the Living Room, if you need a little peace and quiet; the Wardrobe can also be used as a meeting room.
Free WiFi throughout and incredible library. In-room: air-conditioning; a minibar, land&water bath products and a flatscreen TV.
Most of the bedrooms have freestanding, clawfoot bath tubs, Victorian bathroom fittings and antique beds. Baron Willoughby, the junior suite, has a carved-oak bed and big roll top bath. Jonathan Swift has a luxurious sofa and a 12-inch shower head. The Duke of Monmouth suite has an outdoor terrace with a retractable roof, and an enormous water-spouting bronze eagle on the edge of the bath.
A volume of William Hazlitt's essays on city life; a quill and pot of ink to write your own.
The hotel are happy to help you sort out flowers and cakes for special occasions.
Extra bed, £30; cots are free. Babysitting on request.
18th-century finery to match your historic surrounds.
There's no restaurant, but all of Soho's eateries are on your doorstep. For breakfast, order freshly-baked pastries, bacon sandwiches, smoked salmon bagels or berries and granola to you room. You can even have a morning Bucks Fizz (you're on holiday, after all…)
There's an honesty bar open in the Library all hours, where guests are welcome to entertain friends.
Order in a small but tempting choice of pasta, charcuterie plates, filled baguettes, or a classic British pie and mash at any hour of the day.
6 Frith Street, Soho Square
W1D 3JA
Heathrow International is 18 miles away, and trains regularly run into London. The hotel can arrange airport transfers for £85. Gatwick International is 30 miles away; hop on a train into central London or arrange a transfer with the hotel for £135.
Hazlitt's is in the middle of Soho, with several Tube stations dotted around – the nearest is Tottenham Court Road (on the Central and Northern line), which is two minutes away. Leicester Square, on the Piccadilly line that goes to Heathrow, is a five-minute walk from the hotel. The nearest overground stations are Charing Cross and Paddington.
The hotel's super-central setting makes bringing a car unwise – stick to your legs, black cabs, buses and the Tube.
Hazlitt's is truly a treasure chest for lovers of literature; the hotel's library (and bookshelves dotted around the bedrooms and common parts) hold tome upon tome of classic novels. Many of these are pretty special, as writers who stay there often leave signed copies or first-editions for other guests to enjoy. Particularly magical is Hazlitt's fan JK Rowling's gift of two Harry Potter books, both signed first-editions. There are a few ancient copies of Dickens (as well as Hazlitt himself, of course) on the shelves in the Wardrobe, so-called as it was once used to store aristocrats' valuables like armour and jewellery. It's now a space to curl up and chat with other guests, but can also be used as a modern meeting space. Once you've reached the final chapter, London's most bustling neigbourhoods are on your doorstep: Soho's nightlife, Theatreland, Covent Garden's shops, Trafalgar Square's galleries, the British Museum, Picadilly's lights, Mayfair's well-heeled establishments… If you want to cover a lot of ground in one go – this is your starting point.
Hakkasan on Hanway Place is a dark and seductive place where you can dine on excellent Chinese food and sup very powerful, very good cocktails. Perch on a stool in the tiled former-butcher's interior of Randall & Aubin on Brewer Street for seafood or a grill. Dinner at The Ivy on West Street promises showbiz faces among your fellow diners. The real reason to book well in advance, however, is the surprisingly reasonable classic British dishes, served among oak panelling and stained glass. J Sheekey on St Martin's Court is another favourite, specialising in fish and seafood. For a hat trick of excellent Indian eateries, walk to Maddox Street, along which you'll find Bombay Bustle and Kanishka. And Sketch on Conduit Street is celebrated for its extravagant, futuristic design, and offers French-fusion, brasserie fare or delicate patisseries in its tearoom.
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Salvador & Amanda is a tapas bar with DJ on Fridays and Saturdays. Soho is teeming with bars, so set course for its maze of streets to drink till late. Bar Termini, the creation of cocktail maestro Tony Conigliaro, is a good place to start.
By Scott Manson, Rock-star writer
London's black-cab drivers are the best in the world: honest, courteous, and trained for five years to know pretty much every street in the Big Smoke. The only trouble with this is that they refuse to admit defeat. In that respect, Hazlitt's is the cabbie's nemesis. A small door with a blink-and-you'll-miss-it sign means a navigational headache for London's finest.
'Hazlitt's – er, right you are, fella,' said our cabbie, scratching his head. After a couple of random right and left turns he started the give-us-a-clue game that every driver plays on the rare occasions that they're stumped by an address. You could almost hear the mental filing-cabinet doors opening and closing. Finally, after a circle of Soho Square and a perfunctory probe down Greek Street, we found Frith Street and the understated entrance to Hazlitt's. You could see the cabbie studying the sign carefully, burning the boutique hotel's location into his memory bank.
To be fair to him, few people know of Hazlitt's. Part of its considerable charm is that, despite its central location, the hotel's success is based solely on word-of-mouth recommendations. Spread across three historic houses in the heart of Soho, it takes its name from William Hazlitt, the 18th-century essayist who lived there. If few people know the hotel's address, then fewer still know of its namesake. Mrs Smith and I compared our scant literary knowledge, and decided we really must find out more about this writer sometime – it's only polite seeing as we're staying in his house.
When Hazlitt was scribbling here, there were no lifts, of course. There still aren't but, fortunately, the plumbing and heating have been recently updated. Despite some necessary modern functionality (including satellite TV and broadband access), the whole place still retains an olde-world charm. From the creaky stairs up to our room to a wonky landing at the top, its tilt the result of 300 years of slowly shifting woodwork, Hazlitt's offers comfortable, stylish accommodation with an air of quirky elegance.
All the rooms are named after famous writers or famous residents, which, in any other hotel, might be unbearably twee. This place pulls it off. Our room, Jonathan Swift, is named after the writer of Gulliver's Travels and, true to form, the vast bed made us feel positively Lilliputian when we climbed onto it. The hotel's owners had the good sense to retain much of the original panelling, and the good taste to furnish it with antiques and period furniture in line with its Georgian grandeur. A beautiful old writing desk sits against one wall, with a bookshelf of yellowing hardbacks adding further literary flourish. Heavy curtains and secondary glazing keep out the bright lights and noise of Soho, but I'd encourage you to keep them open so you can soak up the atmosphere of London's most vibrant neighbourhood.
A squeal from the bathroom suggested that my lady had just discovered the generous selection of Aveda goodies that was awaiting her. In fact, it was the bathtub that had tickled her fancy – deep enough for two, and fed by brass pipes that looked as though they'd be equally at home in the pump room of a Victorian bathing house. For those less inclined to wallow, an oversized rainfall showerhead provides an eminently satisfying drench.
After our bit of sport with the taxi driver, we thought we'd give the front-desk staff a little work-out too. We wanted a recommendation for a pre-dinner drink, and reservations for two at Hakkasan, London's hippest restaurant. 'There's no way that they'll sort that out,' said my partner. In my heart, I had to agree, since there's usually a week-long waiting list but, hey, what's the point of reviewing a hotel if you can't be a little bit difficult? Ten minutes later, the phone rings. It's the front-desk girl confirming, with just a touch of pride in her voice, that the reservation is secured.
Armed with the knowledge that we'd soon be tucking into Michelin-starred Chinese food, we struck out for a stroll across Soho. Its 'den of vice' incarnation firmly in the past, it's still unpolished enough to have an edge, but generally filled with nice people eating in nice restaurants and being nice to each other.
There's an overwhelming choice of fine drinking spots, from cute old pubs to spendy cocktail bars and secret members' clubs. Most of the latter are closed to the casual visitor, but a bit of inside knowledge from our hotel concierge let us know that there was one place that we'd get into: the ever-so-cool Milk and Honey on Poland Street. As we were ushered in and our names crossed off a list (we're not members but rang beforehand) we had a brief moment of nervous giggling as our eyes adjusted to the low lighting. Once inside, you can see why previous visitors have compared it to an American speakeasy. Jazz plays in the background, the service is fast, and the whole place is just outrageously decadent, from the discreet banquettes to the well-chosen cocktail list.
Several martinis later, we found our way to Hakkasan. It's another sexy subterranean joint, crammed with beautiful people (and us) eating high-end Oriental cuisine. Think about the best Chinese restaurant you've ever eaten at, and then forget it, because it can't touch this place. We stuck to dim sum and, it has to be said, over-ordered hugely. The giveaway was when we asked the waitress if we'd ordered enough and she started giggling. Space doesn't permit me to list the lot but you have to try the soft-shell crab, the fried crispy-duck rolls and any of the steamed dim sum dishes. We had every one of the latter, so I can safely recommend all of them.
Back at the hotel, the massive bed gave us a memorable night's sleep. Perhaps the greatest pleasure came first thing in the morning as we sat by the window and watched Soho awake. It's a curious thing to see a city come alive from an historic room like this one – the experience wouldn't have been the same had we been looking out from the window of some centrally located chain hotel. With our first-floor sash window open, we could hear the sound of shop traders exchanging banter, and smell the first coffees of the day being brewed down the street at Bar Italia. We felt part of the city, rather than simply tourists. And that is surely the mark of a special hotel.
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Avengers 2 preview is up at Newsarama, and as far as this cover goes, context is for the... well, stoned out of their gourds, quite frankly.
The artist for this cover is listed as TBA in the previews so I can't supply it I'm afraid.
Greetings True Believers! It's another Thor post!
One of my favorite parts of the current Thor run is the 100% awesome that is Balder the Brave.
He's the god of light and Thor's Asgardian BFF. He's one of Asgard's strongest warriors and often considered second only to Thor himself. He's loved and revered.
In this post he discovers his true heritage and his rightful place in Asgard.
Plus: The Warriors Three being snarky! Loki scheming! Balder being Awesome! Loki flirting with Balder!
My very favorite part about going to a comic convention is getting original artwork. The day I discovered that most artists are nice enough to do sketches, oh man, my whole little world was turned upside-down. Here was an original piece, however simple, made by the hand of a notable comic artist, for me! Art became (and still is) my main reason to do conventions.
After I met somebody who would commission comic artists to do Batgirl artwork--and had subsequently acquired a stunning Batgirl portfolio--I realized that I wanted to do the same thing with Two-Face (and Hal Jordan, who was my second favorite character, he admits, somewhat awkwardly today). Seeing as how commissions cost anywhere from $25-$150, my collection is not yet that huge.
Here's the best I've found so far from pro artists, both from con sketches and their own galleries. Most of these guys are biggish names, the kinds of pieces I'd love to stock in my own portfolio.
Finally, this may be my last Two-Face Tuesday for a while. There's a lot more that I could post, but right now, nothing really fires me up enough to devote several hours a week to scanning and composing entries. At least, not enough to derail me from the increasingly-pressing actual work that's coming up for me IRL.
But if you'd like to keep following my rantings and ravings on all things Harvey Dent, I will continue to occasionally post news, comics/merch updates, essays, fan art collections, and all other Two-Face related stuff at my Two-Face fanblog "About Faces" over at LJ.
Meantime, I may actually start posting other stuff here if I have the time. Perhaps a series on Hugo Strange, although I fear that there'd be even LESS of a general interest in him. Oh, poor crazy Hugo, why don't more people love you?
ComicBookResources has the preview of issue #19. Just one page behind the cut.
It's been a long time since I did one of these, between computer problems, moving, school finishing for the year and job hunting but I'm back. Welcome to chapter eight of Bokurano.
4 and a half pages from the return of the 90s greatest anthropomorphic superhero. Written by Ian Brill with Art by James Silvani.
It's a little late for Father's Day, and early for Christmas (when this story takes place), but I thought you all would like it.
14 pages from 78 of Batman: Son of the Demon 2006 reprint (originally published 1987).
*Promised scene of bat-fornication does not include actual bats and is in fact mere wordplay by the author.


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2 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3 Wellington, New Zealand
4 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
5 Cape Town, South Africa
7 Lima, Peru
8 Mérida, Mexico
8 Escapes that Feel like Summer
Just because it's still winter here, doesn't mean there aren't plenty of sunshine-filled destinations to escape to. Grab your passport, pack your flip-flops and head somewhere warmer.
By Erin Van Der Meer January 19, 2017
Counterclockwise: The Bucket List; QT Hotels; Nikki To
The weather in Sydney is nice year-round, but the city really shines in the summer (December – March). Make the most of it and stay in Bondi Beach—the sophisticated yet laid-back neighborhood is nestled on one of the country's most stunning stretches of sand, just six miles east from the city center. Coastal-chic hotel QT Bondi is steps from the beach, so you can make like a local and go for a swim in the morning, then join the barefoot surfers at Harry's, the epitome of Aussie café culture, for a cup of coffee (Australians love their flat-white) and a kick-ass breakfast of avocado, tahini and harissa on sourdough, or a pulled pork roll with fried egg and coffee bacon jam. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the 2.5-mile Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk before grabbing a chilled glass of rosé or local beer (try Coopers or Little Creatures) and some Sydney rock oysters at relaxed beachside eatery The Bucket List. Just one tip: don't get stuck in the 'Bondi bubble' as locals say, and forget to see the rest of the city. Book tickets to a performance at the iconic Opera House and bookend the show by having a drink and a bite at Opera Bar with its unbeatable view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Or, if you feel like splurging, reserve a table at Quay, one of Australia's best restaurants.
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Bottom : Casa Mosquito
Think you can handle Rio's heat? The sultry city can hit a sweltering 100 degrees in the summer (December-March), plus the season is prime time for its electric festivals like Carnival, the world's biggest street party. When you want a break from the action, escape to Ipanema, a quieter and hipper nabe than Copacabana, where the nightlife is more refined. Check into Casa Mosquito, a small boutique property just uphill from Ipanema Beach (the rooftop pool's panoramic views of Rio make it worth the hike). Rub shoulders with glamorous locals at one of the flashy restaurants in Leblon, a cool enclave about 15 minutes from the hotel. Sushi is big in Rio, and Sushi Leblon serves up some of the best sashimi in the city. Meanwhile, at CT Boucherie, the focus is on the meat. Carnivores will drool over the filet mignon with quinoa risotto and ratatouille. And the best part? The waiters will keep bringing you unlimited sides until you call it quits (if you can!).
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Top to bottom: Ohtel; Logan Brown
New Zealand's capital, at the very bottom of the North Island, is arguably one of the world's most underrated cities. Set on a stunning emerald harbour surrounded by mountains, it's greedy with natural beauty, while also being home to a sophisticated food and drink scene. Check into Ohtel, a boutique property on the waterfront, with 10 rooms decked out in mid-century Scandinavian furniture. Then, head to Cuba Street where you can sip an expertly made coffee (Kiwis take their caffeine seriously) and tuck into a tasty brunch at Loretta, or have a cocktail in the courtyard at world-renowned bar Matterhorn (order The Secret Garden; gin, yellow Chartreuse, orange bitters, lemon juice and egg white). Also on Cuba Street: Logan Brown, one of the city's most celebrated restaurants, which serves a seasonal tasting menu (think: paua ravioli, roast spring lamb rump, and wild Fiordland venison with braised osso bucco) in a former 1920s bank chamber.
Top to bottom: Hotel des Artes Saigon; Glow Skybar
Although December-April is technically springtime in Vietnam, it's still the best time to visit. The average temp hovers at a perfect 82 degrees, and it rarely rains so you can enjoy taking in all the historical sights the city has to offer. Start the trip by touring Independence Palace and Saigon Opera House, then once you've gotten your culture kick, head to the markets to experience Ho Chi Minh at its liveliest. The vibrant VietS Corner Flea Market specializes in affordable fashion from young, local designers, and there's a food hall cooking up aromatic dishes like pho (noodle soup) and banh xeo (crispy pancakes). The most authentic Vietnamese fare can be found in a market or street cart, but for a more quirky night out, try Noir, a high-end restaurant where diners eat in the dark, heightening the smell and texture of the food (and incredibly, all the wait staff are blind—not that you can tell from their skillful service). And for those who want a post-supper tipple, Glow Skybar's bartenders mix the best cocktails from a rooftop lounge overlooking the city. At the end of the evening, crash at Hotel des Arts Saigon, a stylish MGallery stay that feels like an oasis thanks to its blissful rooftop infinity pool and serene suites.
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Top to bottom: Pot Luck Club; Test Kitchen; POD Boutique Hotel
January through March is prime time in Cape Town, when it's finally warm enough to take a dip in the stunning turquoise water along the city's Atlantic coast. Camps Bay and the surrounding coves are all picture-perfect, with calm, clear water, impossibly white sand, and a backdrop of dramatic mountains in the distance. But, the exclusive POD Camps Bay is worth the 15-hour flight alone. The uber-modern, 17-room hideaway has sleek suites, some with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the pristine sea. When you're not lounging by the beach, check out Cape Town's mouthwatering eats, including one of the world's best restaurants, The Test Kitchen. The experimental, cutting-edge dishes (liquorice-cured Wagyu biltong, chamomile ice cream) have just as much wow-factor as the luxe-but-low-key dining room, located in Woodstock, Cape Town's hippest 'hood. Prefer something more casual? Laid-back sister restaurant Pot Luck Club offers Asian-inspired tapas divided into five tastes: salty, sweet, bitter, sour and umami.
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Top to bottom: Potato Head Beach Club; Oberoi Bali
The beginning of the year is a great time to visit the lush Indonesian island of Bali, when the December peak season crowds leave and tranquillity returns. Don't be put off that it's the wet season—rain tends to be brief and followed by sunshine, and with temps ranging from 75 to 85 degrees, a tropical shower can be a welcome way to cool off. Stay in Seminyak, and treat yourself to a sprawling pool villa at The Oberoi. But as tempting as it is to never leave the hotels' beautifully manicured grounds, it's worth it to experience Bali's culinary stars. Mamasan presents a mouth-watering South East Asian menu in a modern dining room: feast on crispy lemongrass chicken with green mango papaya som tum and sweet chilli sauce, and wash it down with the Spirituality cocktail: Pimms Gin infused with berries, watermelon and mint. Potato Head beach club is a glamorous space to kick back with a fruity drink on your poolside daybed while the waves crash below (get there before the sunset crowd to secure a spot).
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Top to bottom: Maido; Belmond Milaflores Park
Lima's sub-tropical climate means it's pleasant year-round, but during the summer the coastal Peruvian capital enjoys spectacular sunsets, a 'gram-worthy display of rich pink, purple and orange hues over the Pacific. See it for yourself from a bar or restaurant in Miraflores, the well-heeled neighbourhood on the city's dramatic cliffside. Cala is a stylish spot with a terrace right on the water where you can sip on a pisco sour and choose from a seafood-heavy menu. There's also a dining room upstairs, but with Lima's world-renown restaurant scene, why not take meals to the next level? Maido specializes in Nikkei cuisine, the fish-focused Peruvian-Japanese fusion. Go for the full 15 courses that incorporate rare ingredients from the Amazon, seen in dishes like the ceviche with river prawns, pejerrey fish, nikkei-style leche de tigre, charapita, shaved chonta (peach palm), and farina. Walk off the gluttony along the six-mile seafront El Malecon, until you reach the Belmond Miraflores Park, an elegant hotel overlooking the craggy coastline.
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If you're looking for hot weather just a short flight from the U.S., Mexico is the obvious choice. But skip tourist-heavy destinations like Cancun and Playa del Carmen for Mérida, a 500-year-old colonial city at the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula. Mérida has been named this year's Cultural Capital of Latin America for a reason: wander the Paseo de Montejo, a boulevard lined with one architectural gem after the next, and you'll find an abundance of art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. The unmissable dining experience here is K'u'uk, which showcases an inventive twist on traditional Yucatecan cuisine. Manjar Blanco offers a more casual atmosphere, but the tasty and creatively-presented dishes far exceed expectations for a hole-in-the-wall (be sure to finish your meal with the dessert the restaurant is named after, a coconut-cream concoction). And to really feel like a local, bed down at one of Sirena In The City's apartments in the charming Santiago neighborhood.
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Share this Story: Trudeau says pandemic 'really sucks' and that Christmas gatherings are up in the air
Trudeau says pandemic 'really sucks' and that Christmas gatherings are up in the air
Acknowledging frustrations around partial lockdowns and scrapped trick-or-treating plans, the prime minister said Canadians need to gird themselves for a "tough winter ahead."
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks around the room during a news conference, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 in Ottawa. Photo by Adrian Wyld /The Canadian Press
More than 10,000 Canadians have died due to COVID-19, a grim milestone reached by a pandemic that is far from over.
Twenty-eight new deaths reported in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta pushed the death toll to 10,001 on Tuesday.
Trudeau says pandemic 'really sucks' and that Christmas gatherings are up in the air Back to video
Canada crossed the threshold of 5,000 deaths on May 12, a little over two months after the first death was reported.
COVID-19 case counts slowed across the country through the summer, but have taken a big jump in many areas this fall, with new daily highs reached regularly in Central and Western Canada.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the pandemic a "horrific national tragedy," and warned that Canadians should brace for more.
"Families have lost loved ones, been devastated by these tragedies, and we need to know that there are more tragedies to come," he told a briefing in Ottawa.
The death toll has climbed much more slowly since April and May, when outbreaks in long-term care homes and a lack of medical knowledge about the novel coronavirus resulted in a higher proportion of fatal infections.
However, the pandemic has grown deadlier over the past month. More than 600 COVID-19-related fatalities have been reported in October so far compared with 165 COVID-19 in September, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
This sucks. It really, really does
Ontario reported 827 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, and four new deaths due to the virus.
Quebec, where residents in its biggest cities will have to live with partial lockdowns for at least another four weeks, reported 963 new cases of COVID-19 and 19 more deaths.
Manitoba tallied its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, with health officials reporting 184 new infections on Tuesday and three more deaths.
Alberta reported another two deaths from COVID-19.
The pandemic's second wave could jeopardize large gatherings with friends and family over Christmas after a reined-in Thanksgiving.
"It's frustrating knowing that unless we're really, really careful, there may not be the kinds of family gatherings we want to have at Christmas," Trudeau said.
He sought to spur hope ahead of a "tough winter."
"We will get through this. Vaccines are on the horizon. Spring and summer will come and they will be better than this winter," he said.
But the current situation he summed up with a single verb.
Families have lost loved ones, been devastated by these tragedies, and we need to know that there are more tragedies to come
"This sucks. It really, really does."
The prime minister encouraged residents to continue to follow the advice of local health authorities, despite frustrations over conflicting information on Halloween as well as varying COVID-19 testing requirements for students.
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, has suggested hockey sticks as a tool to hand out Halloween treats, while others are resorting to candy chutes or self-serve stations. But the Ontario government has recommended against trick-or-treating in parts of the province that have been hardest hit by the resurgence of the novel coronavirus.
Meanwhile, school reopening plans sowed confusion about what symptoms in students demanded COVID-19 tests, triggering massive lineups at assessment centres and overwhelming laboratories where the tests are processed.
And Quebec Premier Francois Legault had his own ideas Tuesday about the prospects for a festive holiday in December.
"I really hope and I'm confident that in 28 days we'll be able to maybe not have big parties, for Christmas, but to be able to see our families," he said in his own briefing.
In Prince Edward Island, chief public health officer Dr. Heather Morrison had unwelcome news for residents hoping to reunite with family from outside the Atlantic bubble over the December holidays.
"While we are always evaluating our decisions and guidance using the best available evidence, I do not expect right now that we will be reducing the 14-day self-isolation requirement prior to the Christmas holiday season," she told a briefing in Charlottetown.
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Under their bubble arrangement, the Atlantic provinces limit who can enter and require people who do come in from outside the region to quarantine for two weeks.
Mixed messaging threatens to chip away at trust in public health advice, said Tim Sly, an epidemiologist and professor emeritus at Ryerson University's School of Public Health.
Dance studios in Ontario's "hot zones" have been allowed to stay open, while gyms have been forced to shutter along with cinemas, casinos and performing arts venues, he noted.
"Quite honestly I don't know why a distinction is made between those two," Sly said.
Trudeau said circumstances have changed since the spring, when little was known about the novel coronavirus and there was one main message: "Everyone stay home."
"We can be a little more targeted (now). But yeah, that means a little more complicated in our messages," he said Tuesday.
Epidemiologists across the country have stressed the need for massive testing in order to stop the spread of the virus.
Sly pointed to Germany as a model, despite a recent spike in case numbers. Authorities there have made both rapid testing and "open public testing," which lets asymptomatic people access tests, crucial weapons in the war against viral resurgence.
"Testing is absolutely key and, at the other end after the fact, contact tracing. And we've been not prepared for these things — behind the 8-ball," Sly said.


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Q: Breaking up CollectionView rendering to avoid blocking the UI thread I would like to alter the rendering schedule for updates to a CollectionView (as created by {{each}}) so that a large insertion does not block the UI thread for a long time. Ideally, I'd like to render as many elements as I can in say 50 ms, then pass control back to the UI thread and set a timeout to continue further rendering. It looks like there is some facility in Ember for implementing custom render buffer behavior, but I'm not sure where to get started with it.
Here's a jsfiddle benchmark showing insertion of 500 elements into a list blocking the UI thread for a while:
http://jsfiddle.net/Ecq8g/6/

A: I would like to find a better way to do this, but right now I am delaying how quickly I populate the contents of the ArrayController. Here is a really dirty example.
http://jsfiddle.net/BsjSH/1/
for (var i = 0; i <= 999; i++) {
    Ember.run.later(function() {
        App.ArrayController.pushObject(App.Thing.create());
    }, i * 3);
}

You could improve this by only maintaining a list of content of items that would be in the viewport. I like your idea of hooking into the render function of a CollectionView's itemViewClass and only allow a certain number of views to render.

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