There's always that one person that you feel gives you unnecessary attitude at work, making your days not as smooth as you would have hoped. Here are some practical tips on how to deal successfully.
It's too easy to conclude that people don't like you just because—without taking a look at yourself. Before deciding it has nothing to do with you, take a moment and consider if you're doing things that could potentially be offensive or insensitive.
It could be something you're aware of but it could also be habits you're not attuned to. So, ask for feedback from someone you trust. Your boss or co-worker can provide perspective on how you're coming across to others, and why you may not be received so well. This'll give you an opportunity to adjust some of those behaviors, and then, revisit the relationships that may've gotten off to a rocky start.
Maybe the people you ask says there's nothing they can identify that would rub others the wrong way. If that's the case, the next step is to accept that not everyone will like you—and that's OK.
Your job is not to convince them why they should. Yes, you need to be courteous, but don't stop being true to who you are.
It's helpful to remember that people have favorites inside and outside the workplace, I bet you experience it, too: There are probably some people that you click with and others you don't. While it may seem personal, it's just human nature, and remembering that can make it sting less.
Of course, accepting doesn't mean you stoop to their level. There's an old saying that arguing with fools will just prove there are two.
No matter how strong you think your clap back game is, just don't do it.
One strategy that always helps to resist the urge to participate is redirecting the conversation.
Dealing with such a negative person can be draining, so refocus your energy on the people who believe in you. You're in your job for a reason—because you can do it, and the people who hired you know that!
What others think of your qualifications is not relevant.
When you're working with someone who doesn't like you, you have to (repeatedly) hit reset. You can't approach each working opportunity thinking about all the reasons why working with this individual is difficult.
Resetting will minimize your frustration and allow you to get more done.
If you imagine your interaction going fine, it just might—and you want to do all you can to make that possible.
This article was originally published The Muse.com and written by Cari Hawthorne.
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January 25, 2021 by Mike Strange
Restaurant Review: Osteria 57 Greenwich Village.
Outside dining during Covid times is difficult even for the most adept restaurateurs in frigid temperatures. Pandemic restrictions as it stands now allows for outside dining only, so many restaurants have built dining modules on sidewalks to accommodate (and stay in business) customers.
Osteria 57 in the village is one such a place that not only has outside dining modules, but managed to make it look attractive (inside and out) for diners braving the cold for the pleasure of eating out.
Osteria 57 is an Italian restaurant with a focus on Vegan, Vegetarian and Seafood dishes. I heard that this place is not only a romantic place to have dinner, but the food is expertly executed to be paired with their wines. I decided to find out for myself.
Osteria 57
I showed up in Greenwich Village around 6pm and strolled over to West 10th Street to do a review (but didn't have a reservation) and was turned away as they did not have any tables available. So I returned the next day (with a reservation) and was given a table in a charming wooden cell module with velvet curtains. My server suggested several appetizers specials, and I went with the scallops (he just made it sound so delicious) and while they were out of Chardonnay, my waiter made an excellent suggestion of the Soave (Acinum 2016 Veneto), which was full bodied with an exceptional after taste.
The scallops was exceptionally noteworthy, in presentation and taste (I was tempted to order another) and that alone is worth the trip in itself. I slowly enjoyed this appetizer, savoring each bite made from a chef with true vision. For the Entree I ordered the Steelhead Salmon (Pan seared with pickled radish and lemon butter sauce), and my waiter gave marked approval of my choice.
The Steelhead Salmon was in fact quite good, but not as good as the scallops. I also ordered a side of seasoned baked potatoes, to round out the meal. I would give the service 3 stars, the decor (makeshift) 3 1/2 stars, the wine and food 4 stars. You could do a lot worse by taking your partner to this restaurant on Valentines Day for dinner. The food, ambience, and wine all combine to make for a perfect evening.
Osteria 57 is located at: 57 West 10th Street off of 6th Avenue in Greenwich Village.
The Roaring 2020's and Fashion Moving Forward: Is History Repeating Itself?
We have now moved into the second decade of the 21st century, the 2020s. Are we repeating the same patterns from 100 years ago? Back in the spring of 1918 the world was reeling from the the Spanish Flu, with roughly 500 million infected with the virus globally and about 675,000 died from it in U.S. alone.
All citizens were ordered to wear masks, businesses, schools and theaters were shut down while makeshift morgues piled up the dead. (sound familiar?) Well after the Spanish Flu pandemic was over, guess what happened then? The roaring 1920's!
Spanish Flu Pandemic 1918
We can compare and contrast some of the similarities from 100 years ago going down the line. But what about fashion? In the 1920's flappers defined the style of the times and men was always well dressed in suits and hats. In the 2020's I predict there will be a blending of the future and the past, defining an era of freethinking expression in how we dress.
The Modern Retro look.
Women's Elegant Styles
Men will recreate the meaning of modern class with bold new looks that don't distract, but rather command respect on first sight.
Modern Future Class
Future Formal
So is history repeating itself? Maybe it is, but fashion will always be moving forward. Let's all join hands as we embark into the roaring 2020's! There will be much to celebrate.
January 9, 2021 by Mike Strange
Breaking Fashion News: Alexander Wang Accused of Multiple Sexual Assault Charges from Male Models.
Famed fashion designer Alexander Wang has been hit with charges of sexual assault from a slew of male and trans models, claiming that the fashion designer has grouped/raped them (or tried to), after the designer insisted that they drink bottles of water (Molly Water) while on route to after parties, without their knowledge or consent.
Talk of this type of behavior by Alexander Wang goes back as far as 2016, with musician Florence Welch stating that his favorite "party trick" was to offer someone a glass of water, which was really straight vodka. Another musician Azealia Banks posted "anonymous accounts" of Wang groping trans women on Instagram in 2019. Most recently on December 28th 2020 @ShitModelMgmt (a modeling watchdog account) posted on it's site that Wang was a "alleged sexual predator" after posting several anonymous DM messages which detailed accounts of Wang raping/groping and or drugging them. The most recent allegations are drawing more attention from the fashion industry after recent coverage of this story from The New York Times, Business of Fashion and the Guardian.
Alexander Wang has denied all accusations, and released a statement to Vouge Magazine: "Firstly, I'd like to take the opportunity to connect directly with the people who have helped me grow this brand into what it is today and address the recent false, fabricated, and mostly anonymous accusations against me. While I have always been active in my social life, frequently attending various industry gatherings, parties, and concerts where drugs and alcohol were present—contrary to what has been said, I have never taken advantage of others in a sexual manner or forced anything on anyone without consent. I also have never abused my status or fame for my own benefit. These baseless allegations were started on social media by sites which repeatedly disregarded the value and importance of evidence or fact-checking. It's my priority to prove these accusations are untrue and are fueled by solely opportunistic motives. It is important for people to speak up and be heard, but there is a need to ensure accusations are credible, so that we don't harm these important causes. Our team is doing everything in its power to investigate these claims and we promise to remain honest and transparent throughout that process. We are fortunate to have received an overwhelming amount of support over the last few days and are thankful to our staff, clients, and industry peers for standing by our side at this time." The people that are accusing Wang are preparing for possible legal action against him. We will keep you updated as this story unfolds.
January 2, 2021 January 4, 2021 by Mike Strange
Fashion News: Iconic Fashion Designer Pierre Cardin Dies at 98.
2020 has been a year of loss on many levels for everyone. On Tuesday iconic fashion designer to the famous (and not so famous) Pierre Cardin passed away at the age of 98, leaving a gaping hole in the fashion world.
Known for his futuristic fashion designs and marketing genius, the French designer got his start in fashion as a apprentice tailor at 14 years old, and in 1946 created the costumes for the film Beauty & the Beast and helped create the "New Look" for Christen Dior's fashion house.
Cardin's Futuristic Designs 1960's
In 1950 he created the House of Cardin which focused on costumes for theater and film productions. In 1953 the French designer debuted his women's collection which adorned the likes of Brigitte Bardot, Liz Taylor, first lady (former) Jackie Kennedy and Rita Hayworth. Cardin started to design men's clothes and showcased them at a boutique called Adam. In 2009 he told the France Press Agency "Before me, no designer made clothes for men, only tailors did". He created the Nehru collarless suits worn by the Beatles (which became their trademark look). His other male clients included Mick Jagger, Rex Harrison and Gregory Peck.
Cardin Men's
The groundbreaking designer was the first to offer haute couture, ready to wear (off the rack) in 1959. During the 1960's he designed clothes modelled after spacesuits. In 1969 he said "The dresses I prefer are those I invent for a life that does not yet exist".
He licensed his name from everything from cookware to cars. A visionary always looking far ahead into the future said, "I design for tomorrow. I never look backward."

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2nd February 2014, Kolkata (Washington Baga Radio): Kyokushin Sports Karate Organization of India organized an one of a kind National Full Contact Karate Championship at Barisha Ekata Sangha grounds. The event started on 31st January and will go on till the 2nd February ending with the gift distribution.
"kyokushin is a form of karate involving standing up full contact with the opponent. This form is deeply rooted in the philosophy of self-improvement, discipline and hard-training. The competition will be a golden opportunity for budding karate players to showcase their art and skill" said Sensei Supratim Mitra, Director, Kyokushin Sports Karate Organization of India.
The event was graced by Mr Mitsutake Numahate, Deputy Consul General Of Japan, Sri Rajesh Pandey (I.A.S), Sports Secretary, Government Of West Bengal, Mr A.K. Sarkar (I.P.S), ADG Police and Mr Subrata Mitra (I.P.S) D.C (S.W).
Apart from the various fights, there will be demonstrations for the crowd along with dance performances, musical DJ performances as well as a hydraulic light and sound show. This 3 day national championship will see more than 50 judges and 350 participants from across the country.
About Kyokushin Sports Karate Organization of India.
Kyokushin sports karate organization of india is recognized by government of india and also the Indian Olympic association(IOA). They have been approved by the all india karate do-federation(a.i.k.f).they give karate training under the supervision of international reputed trainers which train in Kyokushin style of Martial Art under sensei Supratim mitra.


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Here are the companies that are participating in the MS54 Tutor Fair on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
Bee Tutored is a boutique tutoring service comprised of a select group of certified teachers and highly qualified tutors. Founded by a former DOE educator, Bee Tutored has been working with families in NYC since 2007. We provide assistance to students in all academic subjects & test prep, grades K-12 in the 1:1 setting as well as group setting. We specialize in SHSAT and ISEE/SSAT prep for students applying to high school, as well as NYS ELA/MATH tutoring for grades 3-8. Aside from test prep and academic support, Bee Tutored helps with organizational skills and homework planning. Our team of tutors are not only experienced in the classroom setting but also know how to connect well with students and serve as upbeat, positive mentors. Believe it or not, our students actually look forward to our time together, a win-win for parent and student. Ask Bee Tutored about their Upper West Side Group SHSAT class options starting in May along with the Free SHSAT mock exams they will offer in February and March.
The Evolved Education Company is a comprehensive, whole child tutoring and education consulting company serving students from PreK through College. For students attending Booker T. Washington Middle School, services of interest may be academic tutoring, executive function coaching, mock testing, NYS ELA and Math Preparation as well as SHSAT/ISEE/SSAT/TACHS and Hunter High School Test preparation. All of our programs begin by understanding your whole child and our programs evolve as our students do within the work we do with them.
At Gooroo tutoring, we bring lessons to the modern age. You can book time with tutors with just a few taps on your phone or just a few clicks at the computer. Our tutors are highly qualified as they go through the intense Gooroo tutor screening process. We have been incredibly lucky to see such growth here in NYC and we hope to help students with all of their academic needs — at a reasonable price and with great service. Our tutors teach everything from K-12 to PhD level subjects, and they can meet their student in-person or online!
Sixth grade is the new ninth grade. With growing expectations, requirements, and competition, families face many challenges within the high-pressure cooker environment of NYC High School Admissions. Often, parents and their kids begin butting heads, which is totally normal yet potentially detrimental to the common cause. Sometimes, allowing your kids to grow without your direct involvement is the key to unlocking their full potential. Giving them "breathing room" academically may actually motivate them to clean their room on their own (true story).
My tutoring philosophy is simple – every child is unique, and generic tutoring programs leave little room for accommodating different learning styles. Let me help you navigate the murky, constantly shifting tides of the NYC High School Admissions process. In 12 years, I've worked with 500+ NYC students: 96% gain admission to their top choice school; 99% score above Stuyvesant cutoff for SHSAT; 100% improve scores, grades, and surpass expectations. My primary role is to ease their passage through a stressful academic phase or process. Whether test prep, enrichment, organizational, or remedial tutoring suits your needs, I am a valuable resource for both parents and students.
ibidPREP offers group and individual tutoring, test prep, proctored practice tests and college guidance. Our classes and programs are custom-designed to fit our students from 4th - 12th grades, and all of our work is supported with our course books—the Remain Clam! series written by founder, Stuart Servetar. Our tutors are all trained directly by Stuart and are a highly intelligent, engaged and dynamic group of people from all walks of life. In everything we do, we help students manage time and stress, and build strong foundations in the skills needed both for the tests at hand and for the future that awaits.
While we do a great deal of general academic tutoring and enrichment, we also prepare students for the following exams: NY State ELA & Math, Middle School Entry, Hunter, SHSAT [200+ last year!], ISEE, SSAT, ACT, TACHS, SAT, SAT2s, Regents and APs. We offer in-office classes and one-on-one tutoring in-home or in-office. All students are entitled to one FREE diagnostic per test. See ibidPREP.com for more info.
Nobel Coaching & Tutoring is an online education platform that seamlessly combines one-on-one coaching, tutoring, and tailored educational programs to maximize student development and help families thrive. As an educational solution designed around what worked for our founder and his family, we identify the hidden potential of children aged 8-19 and their families to position them for success in the real world. Through our Learning Plays™ principles, students "learn how to learn" and gain the necessary practical skills to build better study habits in core school subjects.
To learn more or schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation, please contact us at (888) 5COACH1 or (888)-526-2241 from 9:00am-6:00pm (EST), Sun-Fri.
NYC Admissions Solutions helps families and schools navigate public and private school admissions. Founded by a former NYC Department of Education official and independent school admissions officer, the NYCAS team has over 30 years of combined experience counseling hundreds of families and school administrators - from kindergarten all the way through college admissions. Ultimately, families are able to save time, reduce stress, and improve school placement outcomes by receiving personalized, child-centered expertise. Contact us for a complimentary consultation or for more details!
• College Planning: Creating college lists, essay and application review and management.
In May and June, we offer comprehensive AP and Regents review classes to help students manage their studying for these exams and maximize their results. Since the formation of Sheptin Tutoring Group, over 2,500 students have taken advantage of our courses. We will be offering these programs in Manhattan at Marymount Manhattan College.
We can be found on the web at sheptin.com, or can be reached at 844-SHEPTIN.
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If you want results, Sylvan delivers better than anyone else. We use our 35+ years of experience helping millions of students succeed to make sure your child masters skills. You don't have to settle for second best! Over 7 million parents have trusted Sylvan to deliver results. Let Sylvan Learning of Upper West Side give your child academic success today!
Could your child use a relatable coach with whom to build writing skills or navigate school papers? Does your student need expertise with writing a distinctive admission essay? The Varsity Pen (TVP) is a targeted service crafted from years of experience with the writing needs of NYC families. Unlike similar services, its expertise is not diluted by claims of specialization in multiple disciplines.
TVP is a 'full-service essay bar' developed by Nadine Gorelik (Columbia University MFA, Nonfiction Writing). It was founded on the belief that clear writing—and the critical thinking underpinning it—are skills that anyone can master. Nadine's diverse experience with children and her training as a writer yield effective strategies for teaching students how to produce compelling writing.
All lessons are customized to fit each individual's skill level, interests and learning style. TVP addresses all stages of writing concerns, from idea development to syntax and punctuation. Nadine's chief priority is to ensure sessions are engaging by using exercises relevant to your child's interests and daily life.
Vouch helps you instantly find the best tutors pre-vetted by your friends and other parents in the community. We show you the same high-quality tutors you'd hear about through word of mouth, all in one easy-to-search place. Because the platform is free for both parents and tutors, you can find even the most highly sought-after tutors on Vouch.
Vouch works with a wide variety of tutors specializing in nearly every discipline and catering to every budget. Whether you're looking for the most experienced SAT coach or a budget-friendly Algebra tutor, we can help you find the perfect tutor recommended by a parent you trust.
We tutor approximately 30% of the 7th and 8th graders at MS54, and we know the MS54 and MS54 Honors curriculum. We ran SHSAT prep courses at MS54 for several years, and over 85% of our MS54 students are accepted into specialized high schools every year, many of them placing into Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, and Lehman. We also prep for the ISEE, SSAT, TACHS, HSPT, and Bard entrance exam, with extremely high placement rates for all five tests.
Wiz + Kid Tutoring Wiz + Kid Tutoring offers tutoring and supplemental academic guidance for students grades K-12. In addition, we provide thorough instruction for advanced tests such as Regents, ISEE, SSAT, HSPT, SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT and many more.
Wiz+Kid Tutoring stands out from other tutoring corporations. Our educators possess a genuine passion and understanding for education. We not only teach necessary academic material, but also utilize the most efficient methods that carry through to future grades and life outside school. We expand the minds of our students and teach advanced material to build confidence and reduce anxiety.
We want you to join the Wiz+Kid Tutoring family. Over the last decade we have been fortunate to work with families from all over the globe. Wiz+Kid Tutoring started in New York City and now we have students in New Jersey, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Boca Raton, Israel, Lake Como (Italy), Paris, Montreal, and Zürich.


NHS Blood and Transport collects blood from more than 3,000 donation venues, delivers it to 15 holding units and then transports shipments on demand to every NHS trust in England and North Wales. Last year, NHSBT implemented new transport management software to improve the efficiency of its 220-strong fleet. This improves order capture and service levels while helping to reduce third party costs from couriers.
St Helens Hospital has taken steps to improve the visitor and staff car parking experience and to help create a more sustainable, user-friendly parking regime. The system uses a new IP-based operating system architecture that enables it to simply and directly connect with multiple technologies being deployed in hospitals and their car parks both now and in the future. This technology has cash and card handling options and can accommodate newer payment technologies in addition to barcoded tickets, staffsmart cards and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR). It offers a streamlined, regular parking service to patients, visitors and staff, and frees up parking staff to perform vital tasks. The ability to integrate control of the St Helens Hospital parking with the future parking needs of Trust was a key consideration.


If you spot a rally in gold, copper, or another individual metal and want to profit from this specific trend, the most direct exposure through the equity markets comes by investing in companies that specialize in specific metals. Following are some of these companies.
Newmont is headquartered in Colorado but operates gold mines all over the world. It's the largest producer of gold in South America, one of the most important gold regions, and has wholly owned subsidiaries or joint ventures in Australia, Canada, and Uzbekistan.
If you're looking for a well-managed company with extensive experience and operations in the gold-mining industry, you can't go wrong with Newmont.
Silver Wheaton may not generate the same kinds of revenues as Anglo-American or other large mining conglomerates, but it's a well-run company with high profit margins and stable revenues.
Silver Wheaton's numbers reflect a strong operating background. It's actually the second-largest producer of silver, in terms of annual output measured in troy ounces. It produced more than 15 million troy ounces in 2005.
Freeport McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) is the largest independent copper producer in the world and also has significant operations in gold mining. Freeport started operations in Texas and rapidly expanded to include other locations in the continental United States and, later, internationally; the company has a strong footprint in Asia. In 2007, Freeport acquired its main rival, Phelps Dodge.
Phelps Dodge had quite a history in the mining industry, having been in the copper business for more than 150 years. As a mining concern, it played a key role in the industrialization of the United States. Copper was in demand by the growing nation, and Phelps Dodge supplied it. The Phelps Dodge acquisition was a huge coup for Freeport, and today the combined company is the market leader in copper production, with significant operations in the production of molybdenum and molybdenum-based chemicals.
Molybdenum (pronounced mah-lib-den-um) is known as a transition metal because it's principally used as an alloy with a number of metals. It has wide applications in industry — for instance, it's used in the construction of oil pipelines, aircraft engines, and missiles.
Overall, Freeport's performance has been positive over the last five years, although not without turbulence, due to the global financial downturn.
Phelps Dodge has an active hedging program, in which it enters into agreements with other market participants through the futures markets, to hedge against price risk. However, not all hedgers are created equal, and Phelps Dodge has taken some hits in the past as a result of its hedging activities. During the second quarter of 2006, for instance, the company's net income fell to $471.1 million from $682.3 million the previous year-over-year quarter.
This was a direct result of losses it incurred in hedging-related activity. So even though the price of copper was robust during this period, and the company would have benefited from these strong prices, its external activities were negatively affected. Always make sure that you know what's going on with a company before you invest in it.
Alcoa is a household name, and for good reason: It's the largest producer of aluminum, which is the most ubiquitous metal in the modern world. Cars, soda cans, and fighter jets are all partly made from aluminum, and Alcoa is the primary supplier of this metal in the market today. Alcoa (an acronym that stands for Aluminum Company of America) is involved in all phases of the aluminum supply chain. It provides aluminum-based products to a wide range of customers, including the aerospace and automotive industries, individual and commercial enterprises, the manufacturing sector, and the military.
The stock's performance has been choppy in recent years, so make sure that you research the company as much as possible before you take the plunge.
Mittal Steel, under the management of Indian-born steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, launched an unsolicited bid to acquire Arcelor, the Luxembourg-based high-end steel manufacturer, in January 2006. After a five-month takeover battle, which involved poison pill and white knight takeover defense strategies, the boards of both companies agreed to a merger of equals. The combined entity created one of the largest independent steel companies in the world.
In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), companies fend off hostile takeovers. One of the most popular defense strategies includes pursuing a merger or acquisition with a "friendly" company, known as a white knight. Another strategy, the poison pill strategy, takes a different approach. This option involves making the company unattractive to an acquirer, such as by increasing levels of debt or increasing the number of shares outstanding to dilute their value.
The new company combines the number one and number two steel producers in the world and controls more than 10 percent of global steel output. Arcelor-Mittal is a truly global steel manufacturer, with operations in all four corners of the globe and across all stages of the steel-making process.


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When I was a little boy, we lived practically across the street from a military base and international airport. My big brother Christopher and I would race up the hill as soon as we heard the faintest sound of an airplane. We would sometimes grab our Dad's binoculars to get a closer look at the action. As I grew up I eventually forgot about aircraft spotting. My brother never stopped however. He routinely spends an afternoon at the end of any runway that has a view and access.
He recently visited and since he's caught the photography bug from me he suggested we go aircraft spotting so I can give him some tips on how to photograph airplanes. Little did I know I would catch the plane spotting bug all over again. This was only a few days ago and now today I spent my sunset at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) on the lookout for special airplanes – the ones with unique livery, colors and paint jobs. Both occasions have been great opportunities for me to test my gear and add yet another dimension to my photography experience.
The shot at the top is a panorama taken with the Canon 5DsR and EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM with EF 2x Extender III. That a shot this sharp and detailed could be taken handheld at 600mm is a testament to the effectiveness of the camera system. The original image is about 20x more detailed. You can read the fine print on the rear door. This is one of those ideal conditions where the Extender III works at it's best. It did however soften the incredible sharpness of the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens ever so slightly.
Yes, I am well aware that the 5DsR is not really designed for this kind of action. However these are the kind of challenges I like to give myself. Yes it is possible to photograph action with the 5DsR – by carefully framing and tracking your subject, paying very keen attention and holding a steady hand. The 5DsR's fast and effective AF system and accurate metering system more than compensate for it's slower shutter speed. You just can't "spray and pray" that you got your shot. You have to focus a little more. I also used the Canon 7D Mark II today. It was just too easy as this is exactly the kind of photography it was designed for.
I also rented the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens from Photo Source for the second day. I noticed that the fixed focal length of the 300mm was not well suited for this type of photography. My 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II was just not long enough for half the scenarios. I have to say the 100-400mm was nothing short of perfect. I simply forgot, stopped thinking about my lens configuration and focused more on my shots. I am tempted to add this lens to my kit.
This was fun and relaxing!


Ah the perks of the job, other than having the ability to work from our innovation center in Palma for 4 weeks per year, alongside our company trip trivago also offers the option to exercise a home office privilege. While I do not use it so often, it is certainly nice to escape winter for a couple of extra days while traveling across the pond to see family for a weekend in the Sunshine State of Florida.
While I have been chasing winter - Japan, Chamonix, Garmisch, Sauerland, Val Thorens, Aspen - I have survived my second (mild) German winter; cold, rainy, dark & dreary, it it quite contrary to how I was brought up. After living my entire life in denim cut offs and flip flops, I clearly took swaying palm trees and the warmth from the sunshine for granted.
While I am still a strong believer Florida is too hot and humid for me, April in the sunshine state is an absolute dream. Low humidity, the perfect temperature (80F / 27C and sunny) and white sand beaches for miles, I now understand why people from all around the world flock down for winter.
Evenings were spent at home back in the 'office' working on the day to day updates while watching some of my favorite and long lost American television shows.
I was quite surprised to see how much Tampa and St. Pete has developed over the past five years ever since leaving for University in Savannah, Georgia. Trending restaurants with fusion menus, new boutiques and shopping for miles it felt so good to be home. Although, it would not be a trip home without making a reservation at what just might be my favorite restaurant in the U.S., Bern's Steakhouse.


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Don't Ever Order a Car from the Factory
Always wanted to do this. One of my first cars was a Porsche 912, kind of a 911 with a VW engine. But they made it possible, and still do, for you to order it new, just the way you wanted it, from the assembly line in Germany. There was a package so you could fly over, pick it up and drive it around Europe before they shipped it to the U.S.
As you imagine in the '60s I was in no position to take them up. Or to get one new. Although at the time, I think they were only a few thousand dollars. Mine was used.
Well I tried it again but this time with a new Jeep Wrangler, but with no trip and no tour. Just off the line, just as I wanted it. Went to the folks at Morgan who had helped me with a handful of cars this decade. Took a print out from the Internet with everything selected that I wanted or could afford, including a built in navigation system with the radio.
Everything was smooth at the dealer end. But the nav system showed backorder, and it was stalling the assembly. I asked them to go ahead with the radio without the nav. Within two days, I notified the dealer to remember that I have Sirius, a system they had adapted to my last Jeep. And that's where things went south.
I picked it up a month later, asked if the Sirius was already registered and got a nod. But when I got home I couldn't find it, even after studying the manual forward and back where the Sirius is explained.
Turns out, once it is on the line, you can't make a change. And instead of moving to the next radio down from the nav, Jeep had dropped it down to one that didn't even have Sirius. Nearly three months later, I've been told I'm on my own to get this remedied. Dealer has tried everything (and believe me they no longer have much sway). I was told I could buy the radio I want for $800. It would have been about $200 if installed at the factory.
I was told I could try the 800 number and they might help.
No one is really at fault, except the rigidity of the system and a failure to communicate. But no one is taking responsibility. Everyone is pointing at someone else.
My advice. Never buy one new off the line. You get all the flexibility you want if you ask for what you want and the dealer swaps with other dealers until they find it.
But the factory? No flexibility at all.
I'll probably go buy a $300 paste-on solution. But I'm in the consumer satisfaction business, and you can bet I'll write to the President of Daimler, the President of Blackstone (company buying Jeep), President of Chrysler, President of Jeep Division, chief officer over customer satisfaction, chief officer over the plant where it was assembled… maybe even the President of Sirius.
My request: Make it possible to make a change on the line, especially for little things like radios, which are probably stacked by an installer near the end. Little thing. Huge difference.
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Durham Image Improves
Conventional and anecdotal wisdom is that Durham's image took a hit during the past year because of association with the LAX debacle.
In North Carolina, it's true that, unique among cities, the news media and residents in other communities seem to blame Durham as a whole for the actions of individuals or groups.
Fortunately, that isn't the case nationwide. A new scientific poll by Opinion Research Corporation reveals that Durham's overall image stayed consistent with last June and polls done since 1995. And Durham's image as a place with many cultural, educational and entertainment features moved up to 14 to 1 positive to negative. As a place for new business and growth potential, it also improved to 10 to 1.
This took place as more and more people are familiar with Durham. The percentage answering they "don't know" about Durham has declined from just over half in 1995 to 25% now. As more people have become familiar, the percent negative about Durham has dropped now to 5% overall and only 3% for cultural/entertainment.
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Visitor Satisfaction
I had to fly to Pittsburgh for meetings last week. As I stood in line to take my shoes off, etc., it occurred to me how punishing the process of air travel has become. And my job in part is to convince people to go through that experience.
It isn't about the people anymore. They are working diligently under the circumstances. It's the very process itself.
My drive time to Pittsburgh from Durham would have been a little less than 8 hours. My time flying involved:
Dropping my car and getting to the airport an hour and a half early each way; that's 3 hours.
Delays took another hour; that's 4.
Time waiting for baggage on both ends, another hour; that's 5.
Not being able to leave when I wanted; another 3 hours, that's 8.
Flight time round trip, 3 hours; that's 11.
So it would have taken 3 hours less to drive and a whole lot less hassle.
Durham draws more air travelers than communities nearby or the same size and competitive set. It also draws older, more experienced, well-educated and, yes, demanding travelers. When rating Durham visitor satisfaction, they rate Durham not only for the experience here but also the experience en route.
We can tell because our satisfaction numbers have dropped in the last couple of years.
We've got to find some solutions. Or start encouraging visitors to drive.
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The Search for a New Police Chief
I wonder if the news media know how obnoxious it looks when they interfere in a high-profile executive search, like the Raleigh paper just did in Durham's search for a new police chief. They couldn't wait for the announcement. They had to badger people "close to the process" for "off-the-record information" then barge into the negotiation of details.
Thank goodness the Durham newspaper laid back a bit. It's usually a blessing to have two major dailies covering your news. But this double coverage stinks when one is from another community and appears to have an agenda... overtly to undermine the Durham paper and try and put it out of business but many believe covertly to make sure Durham isn't seen as Raleigh's equal.
Yes, they are good people as individuals, and this is just free enterprise. Yes, I'm risking passive-aggressive retaliation from folks who control the ink.
But instead of relishing in these intrusions, as though we just got the latest gossip, I hope readers will eventually revolt from this revolting interference in a delicate and, yes, personal process between a community and a candidate, whose wife I'm sure wants to know he's coming into a place where the news media treat people, communities and processes with respect.
And for folks who trade "off-the-record tidbits" to curry favor with the news media, watch your back.
I'm just glad there are still so many great editors who have restraint and don't sic their reporters on stories this way. I just wish they would write more stories about news professionals who don't.
Durham Self-Image Doing Just Fine
A May public opinion survey revealed that Durham residents have a very positive overall image of the community by 7.5 to 1. Another 9.7% are neither positive nor negative, and only 5% are unsure. Most impressive is that more than 21% have a very positive image of Durham, and the number very positive vs. very negative is more than 3 to 1. This rivals Durham's nationwide image ratio of 6 to 1 positive to negative.
Sometimes the news media and residents of other communities get the impression Durham is down on itself, because people here are so outspoken and determined to solve problems. But Durham residents have always had a very positive overall image of the community. Negative people are a little louder, and of course, half the people working in Durham don't live here, but many talk like they do.
What's astounding, though, is that this self-image has been resolute. Durham residents are the only ones in the state bombarded by news from two major dailies and a home delivery weekly. Of course, this can make the drumbeat of troubling news almost assaultive. Couple that with the fact that half of the residents of nearby communities report they would expect a negative experience in Durham from what they hear from friends and around the water cooler... and then the incredible frenzy over the LAX accusations and distortion in the national news media.
It is also assaultive on Durham residents that much of the news media and portions of the population in Raleigh are threatened by the fact that Durham is very much Raleigh's equal and determined not to acknowledge the great things that happen here.
So this tells us two things. The image issue really isn't about generating community pride or giving ourselves more love. The issues impacting Durham's image rest with external audiences in a 50-mile radius. There lies the image problem that so undermines Durham in the eyes of newcomers and visitors. Imbalanced news coverage and Internet babble may stoke this negative image, but it's negative word of mouth around the water cooler, over beers or the backyard fence that fuels it.
In the eight months since Durham launched a new overarching brand that would help make all messengers more consistent, already there have been more than 150 supporting uses, with DCVB launching many more.
It's being embraced even faster than the most optimistic forecast. Already, surveys show that nearly 40% of residents are aware of the brand, and more than 90% of those who are aware agree it makes them feel even more positive about Durham.
Undercurrent of Negativity about Durham
Undercurrent, my tush. Surveys document that more than half of the people living in communities on either side of Durham report, from what people say, they would expect a negative experience in Durham. And hundreds of millions of dollars in high-profile community improvement projects haven't made a dent in this "torrent" of negative word of mouth.
The reason isn't always what we would think. Crime or sense of safety come into play but way down the list. At the top one year were verbatim responses like "too many Muslims on the streets," "too many African-Americans on the streets."
This year the highest median ratings were given to things like "Class," "Intolerance," "Ignorance," "Rivalry," "Envy."
Same ole, same ole junk that has always been the swords for bigots, racist and sexist stereotypes, even genocide.
Durham could ignore it but for half of the people working in Durham commuting from these areas. Here it can contaminate visitors and newcomers.
It's a communication problem. Even back to back to back multimillion dollar civic projects with tons of buzz haven't made a dent in negative word of mouth. Like politics, negative word of mouth is "personal" not "logical."
Whenever this junk appears in print, it is collected in a list called "Tudes." This month a Raleigh writer couldn't resist taking shots at Durham, thinly veiled as humor but hardly the "equal opportunity" offenders he was parroting. After softly chastising the Museum of Art there for telling him to keep his paws off some art, he took a shot at Durham by writing "it's not like we want to leave them in Downtown Durham overnight." And under the next heading, during a segue to news on Durham, he began "Speaking of dead people and Durham...."
People can preach regionalism all they want, even when it's used to cloak self-interest. But until we eliminate this cancer and restore mutual respect, it's a hollow argument.
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There are a lot of mountains in Shikoku, and not much flat land. Those mountains act as barriers, and individual regions have developed a unique and deep-rooted food culture as a result. It's a great experience to travel around Shikoku to sample the local food, experiencing the differences along the way.
In particular, there are a lot of unique noodle-based dishes. Sanuki udon is known for the firm texture of the noodles, and Tokushima ramen features a strongly-flavored soup that would enable one to finish a whole serving of rice without anything else. Iya soba is a somewhat thick, lightly seasoned buckwheat noodle. There are a vast number of variations.
It's not common knowledge, but citrus fruits are widely produced on Shikoku. In particular, mandarin orange production is one of the top in production volume for the country. Mandarin oranges are mainly grown in rows on sloped land made into bench terraces. The orchards are located on slopes with good access to sunlight, in regions with a lot of sunny days, and as a result, a superior mandarin orange product is produced. Other citrus fruits include sudachi and yuzu. These two are mainly used as a sour seasoning in place of vinegar. They both have a delicious aroma, so in Shikoku these citrus fruits can often be found garnishing a meal.
The sea surrounds the island on all sides, so there is a great selection of seafood. Katsuo no tataki, a dish made by grilling the surface of a piece of bonito tuna over a straw fire, slicing it and serving it with a splash of broth is a Shikoku-born preparation method. From autumn to spring, fresh oysters fried on an iron grill called "kaki yaki" are popular. If your trip coincides with this season, you've got to try it.
The Nichiyoichi (Sunday market) is ideal for people who want to try a variety of foods as they walk around. A wide variety of foods unique to Shikoku such as imoten and tsugani-jiru are waiting to be discovered. The Hirome Market is always there for people whose travel schedules don't match up with the Sunday market. Many food stalls are permanently set up here so visitors can get the Sunday market feeling on any day of the week, and sample all kinds of local foods. For people who would rather sample local drinks, why not try the 88 sake brewery pilgrimage! Try the wares of 88 local sake breweries, one cup at a time. Just be careful you don't drink too much!


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By Wayne Laepple | June 17, 2019
RELATED TOPICS: EAST | SHORT LINES AND REGIONALS
SNOW HILL, Md. — The Maryland & Delaware Railroad expects to resume freight service between Frankford, Del. and Snow Hill by the end of June, as soon as final repairs are completed. Most of the 24-mile line has been dormant for seven years.
Local newspapers and television report the railroad has reached an agreement with Tyson Foods to provide freight service to the feed mill in Snow Hill. The line was shut down when Tyson switched from rail to trucks, according to Cathrin Banks, M&D president. "We've been working over the last several years to try to recapture that business and bring it back onto the railroad, and have finally succeeded in that," Banks says.
Officials in both Snow Hill and Berlin are pleased to have the trains return. "This will hopefully open up some opportunities for economic development that we haven't been able to think about for years," says Berlin Mayor Gee Williams. Snow Hill Mayor Stephen Mathews said he expects the resumption of rail service will allow Tyson to expand its operations.
Banks said the level of service will depend on Tyson's needs. The northern portion of the line from near Berlin to Selbyville, Del. had been used for freight car storage for several years. The only active customer was a propane dealer between the interchange with Delmarva Central at Frankford, Del. and Selbyville.
In addition to the Snow Hill line, the M&D operates two others, between Seaford, Del. and Cambridge, Md., and from Townsend, Del. to Worton and Centreville, Md. Both are owned by the state of Maryland and operated under contract. The company operates a total of 92 miles of track.


Nine drivers from the Verizon IndyCar Series are slated to attempt this weekend's 54th edition of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Sage Karam will start his third Indianapolis 500 this May in a return to Dreyer & Reinbold Kingdom Racing for the 100th Running.
Aero kit parameters, the return of double points and more was confirmed in INDYCAR's update to the Verizon IndyCar Series rulebook ahead of the 2016 season.
Steak 'n Shake will be the primary sponsor of Graham Rahal's Honda entry at five races in 2016.
The Russian driver will return to full-time IndyCar competition in 2016 with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports.
INDYCAR has announced the testing regulations for the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series season.
Additional tethering components are among safety enhancements coming to the Verizon IndyCar Series for 2016.
Honda will be allowed to improve their aero kit ahead of the 2016 season to better compete with Chevrolet.
INDYCAR revealed the long-awaited 2016 schedule for the Verizon IndyCar Series with 16 races and 15 venues including five ovals, five permanent road courses, and five street circuits.
Oriol Servia will drive the No. 25 Andretti Autosport Honda at Sonoma in place of Justin Wilson.


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International and Domestic Criticism Mounts
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Even as United Russia celebrates its victory in Russian State Duma elections, domestic and international criticism of the way they were handled is mounting. The Communist Party, which was second in the polls, is already promising to contest the results and demanding an investigation. Today, as further violations are surfacing, we bring you a round-up of quotes and responses to the elections from around the world.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which pulled a contingent of electoral observers from their mission before the election, made a joint statement with the Council of Europe:
"These elections failed to meet many of the commitments and standards we have in the OSCE and Council of Europe."
"Merging of the state and a political party is an abuse of power and clear violation of international standards."
The German Der Spiegel reported on other European reactions:
The European Union also voiced its concerns, with External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner stating that problems had been clear in the run up to the poll. "We saw some violations of basic rights, notably free speech and assembly rights," Ferrero-Waldner said. The commissioner described the earlier pull-out of the OSCE's main election monitoring arm as "very unfortunate."
German Government spokesman Thomas Steg added: "There can be no doubt. Measured by our standards, it was neither a free, fair nor democratic election."
The United States released a more muted reaction:
"Reports from Russia include that there were allegations of Election Day violations, and we have urged the Russians to look into those," White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said.
Inside Russia, questions were also being raised. Ilya Kriger wrote in the Novaya Gazeta:
Violations of the law are usual at elections, but in terms of their number, this election campaign has exceeded all the others in which I have been involved. The balance of parties that have made it into the Duma must be in line with the plans of United Russia's leaders. There will now be only one opposition party in parliament – the Communists – but since they are yesterday's party, it will be easier for the authorities to debate with it.
The Communists were one of the more vocal groups inside the country. Oleg Kulikov, Communist Party Central Committee secretary, commented that "these elections can't be called elections", since "most people were coerced into voting."
The Moscow Times reported on the frustration and outrage within the Party: (Read an excellent Moscow Times editorial here.)
"We do not trust this data," [Communist party leader Gennady] Zyuganov said.
He said he had hoped to win some 30 percent, mirroring the results of regional elections in March, and implied that Sunday's outcome had been influenced by the Kremlin.
"These results coincide with what the Kremlin's spin doctors were saying two weeks ago," Zyuganov said in a loud and confident voice.
Overall, however, Zyuganov said he was satisfied that the party appeared to have cleared the 7 percent threshold for Duma seats. "The chamber provides an opportunity to outline our point of view," he said. "We are the last remaining guarantee of the freedom of speech, democracy and human rights in our country."
Leaders of the opposition also challenged the results.
Boris Nemtsov, the head of the Union of Right Forces, said "This is the most dishonest election that Russia has seen."
Yabloko leader Grigory Yavlinsky noted that "Today's voting has involved serious violations of all articles of the [election] law without exception."
Garry Kasparov, the Other Russia presidential candidate and leader of United Civil Front, was adamant:
"This will beat all records in modern Russian history for irregularities."
"Putin has been destroying democracy, poisoning it for the last eight years."


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Q: I stand corrected vs I stand to be corrected What's the difference between "I stand corrected." and "I stand to be corrected."?

A: "I stand corrected." = I was wrong and this has been demonstrated by what has been said/done.

1955: Care of Alaskan Mentally Ill: Hearings Before the United States House ...
By United States Congress House Committee) Mr ABBOTT: I believe you stated earlier your bond was in the amount of $15,000. The contract entered into the 18th day of June
1953 indicates it to be $30,000.
Mr. Wanye W. Coe: Well then, I stand corrected. I stand corrected."

and
"I stand to be corrected" = I may be wrong (i) and I would be interested to hear if anyone has another idea. (ii) and future events may demonstrate this.

2004 Nomination of the Honorable Porter J. Goss to be Director of Central ...
By United States, United States. Congress. Senator Kery proposed a $45 billion cut aimed at science, intelligence and defense projects within Committee. Basically, he decided when that became stalled that he would then go to the floor—if I have this right, and I stand to be corrected —and propose a $6 billion cut, a targeted cut, at intelligence, as opposed to an across-the-board cut.

A: This question was asked on this forum.
Here is a brief summary of the thread which answers your question:
"I stand corrected" is usually the more common expression.
"I stand to be corrected." means this according to a person on this forum:

It's a quick way of saying 'I might be wrong about that statement I have just made and feel sure somebody will put me right if that is the case'.

I hope this answers your question.

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1,now there is an activity. when confirm, we hope the activity cost(work * hour) and other cost (for example: gas and other cost) is confirmed together.
2. Do not maintain the default Activity type in the work center. Keep it blank..
3. Assign the same work center to all the activity elements in step 1.
While selecting the activity type select the relevent Activity type.
4. Now while confirming you can confirm individually or a collective confirmation..
Other option is to have only one activity type and maintain all the rates by combining all the rates there.
Or third option will be to maintain the costing sheet, so whenever the cost for Work cost is confirmed all the cost are calculated automatically.
Reward points if useful.Revert back for any further queries.
1. Create a blended activity type rate that includes all these costs. Let's say the unit for rate is hour, you could have a base rate, then 10% for Overhead (water + electricity, etc...). That way, when you confirm an activity, you will have all the costs taken care of. However, here all your costs will goto a single cost element.
2. Create separate network activities for each cost type, here you could use different cost elements.
3. Use the costing sheet to calculate overhead costs and allocate to different activities.
4. If your sole purpose is to capture costs, you could make journal entries (FB50) periodically on your network activities or WBS elements for that matter. You could also do KB21N for activity allocation.
Basically, you will need to explain your scenario better. It all depends on the level of detail you are looking for and the amount of processing you are willing to do to get that.
Reply back with your thoughts or reward points.
the activity cost(work * hour) will be updated at the time of confirmation of activity.
I think the other costs are overheads.
2. If the hours is going to be same, ie all resources will be used for same time, you can create single activity type with total cost of all.
yes, the activity costs will be updated upon confirmation of the activity. however make sure that the cost centers, statistical key figures and work centers are properly configured. proper data must be maintained for the activity, work centers etc (such as activity duration, rates, period of time etc..) good luck..
Can you reframe the question please?
thanx a lot for all.


Quite possibly, this Minster never existed. And if it did, it might have existed somewhere else. All we really know is that, according to St Bede in his History of the English Church, East Anglia's first Bishop, St Felix, established his See at a place called Dummoc or Dumnoc. Popular Suffolk mythology places this at the now-submerged settlement of Dunwich; but really, there is no evidence for this, beyond the similarity in the name, and the romance of a lost city.
Dunwich is the most famous, but Suffolk actually has a dozen or more settlements that have been lost to the sea over the last couple of millennia. Walton Castle is one of them. It is named for the adjacent parish of Walton, but is actually closer to the modern town of Felixstowe, which has grown up in the intervening 2000 years. The Castle was actually a sea fort, built by the occupying Roman army to defend their colony against the attacks of itinerant bands of Germanic and Scandinavian pirates. Walton Castle was placed strategically at the mouths of the Rivers Deben, Orwell and Stour, all of which come out here. Today, it lies about half a mile out under the sea, but is visible from the beach at Old Felixstowe at very low tides, as in the picture taken by Dr Sam Newton at the top of the page. You can see a bit of wall poking above the waves in the centre of the picture.
Other sea forts survive in much better condition. Once in Suffolk, but now over the border in modern Norfolk, is Burgh Castle, where St Fursey established his mission to the heathen English in the years after the Romans abandoned Britain. To the south is Bradwell, where St Cedd's Minster actually survives in more or less complete form. Again, an abandoned sea fort must have seemed a good place to establish a monastery. And so, a pattern begins to emerge.
The English Kingdom of East Anglia was ruled by the Wuffing family, one of whom, Redwald, was probably the subject of the great ship burial at Sutton Hoo. Redwald's son, Sigebert, converted to Christianity (as, in fact, Redwald had, but he was careful to keep an iron in both fires). in 631, Sigebert invited the Burgundian missionary Felix to establish the Holy Catholic Church in East Anglia. Although Walton may seem geographically remote from the East Anglian capital at Rendlesham, in fact, it wasn't. The mouths of the three rivers were host to a conglomeration of communities and ports, nearly all of which are now lost to us; among them were Brackenbury and the Kingshaven at the mouth of the Deben, and Stratton and Grimston around the corner on the Orwell. The first two are lost to the sea; the second two still survive in names of farms, and the sites of their medieval churches are known. Walton Castle is barely seven miles by boat down the Deben from the Royal burial ground at Sutton, barely ten overland from Rendlesham across the Deben peninsula.
It seems far more likely that Felix would establish his minster in an abandoned Roman fortification near to the capital than in an unpeopled estuary twenty miles further up the coast, for there is no evidence that Dunwich was anything other than this before the early Middle Ages.
And there is more evidence, that strengthens the case for Dummoc being Walton Castle. Dr Sam Newton points out that there appears to have been a church dedicated to St Felix within the castle walls in the 12th century, when it was granted to Rochester Priory by the Bigod family. St Felix is a very unusual dedication for a medieval church in East Anglia, so there may have been some reason for it. Further, Dr Newton argues that some field names in the area are also suggestive of this being Felix's Dummoc. The case is not proved, but the evidence is compelling.
Felix didn't stay long in the area; soon, the East Anglian See was moved to Elmham in Norfolk, and then to Thetford, and after a failed attempt to establish it at Bury St Edmunds it moved to Norwich. The restored Bishop of East Anglia still has his Cathedral at Norwich, the massive pile of St John the Baptist on the Unthank Road, the work of Sir George Gilbert Scott. And the Anglicans, who inherited the medival Norwich Cathedral at the Reformation, have their Bishop of Norwich too.
Perhaps more interesting than Walton Castle being Dummoc is that this would mean that Dunwich isn't. Both the Catholic and Anglican Bishops, not unnaturally, trace their line back to St Felix, Bishop of Dunwich, and the Suffolk Anglicans even created a new Bishop of Dunwich as suffragan assistant to their Diocesan Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, when this Diocese was carved out of Ely and Norwich in 1912. But perhaps there never was a Bishop of Dunwich - certainly, there is no evidence that a minster of any kind was established there, and none of the known Parish churches and chapels of the town were dedicated to St Felix.
The theory is complicated by the fact that Felixstowe is probably not named after St Felix, the name coming from Fylthestow, meaning a place where trees or meadowgrass are harvested. But on balance, I'm convinced. A rich and fascinating picture is beginning to emerge of a lively culture in the 7th century around the mouth of the Deben, and perhaps we shan't need to call them the Dark Ages anymore.
The site of Walton Castle is about half a mile off of Old Felixstowe, and remains can be seen at very low tides.
The best source of information on St Felix and Walton Castle, and on the Wuffings and the Kingdom of East Anglia in general, is Dr Sam Newton's splendid Wuffings website.


Hopes were high among the travelling Blues fans before this game. An away win in the FA Cup and the form of new boy Jesper Grønjkær had the supporters believing that this fixture could produce Chelsea's first away win in the league since last April.
The team started confidently as well. However, after a bright start by Chelsea it was Leicester who took the lead when a deflected cross was met by a poorly-marked Chelsea reject.
Prior to the goal the Leicester fans sank to new depths of depravity. Singing disrespectful songs about the death of Matthew Harding while safely behind a police cordon was an act of unmitigated cowardice. Chelsea fans responded with the less insulting chant of: "There's only one Erland Johnsen".
The Blues responded to this and took the game to Leicester. Hasselbaink came close and Chelsea had a succession of corners but an equaliser eluded them.
A lack of creativity looked like being Chelsea's undoing but late in the second half a Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink header levelled the scores. But life has been cruel to travelling Blues fans this season – within a minute the Foxes had retaken the lead.
Too many heads went down after that and certain players didn't seem interested. Chelsea supporters deserve better.


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Colorado Law Students Raise Concerns Over In-Person Bar Exam Amid Coronavirus
By Paolo Zialcita
Hart Van Denburg/CPR News
The Colorado Supreme Court building in Denver.
Updated July 8, 2020 at 11:28 a.m.
More than 1,100 people have signed a petition asking the Colorado Supreme Court to consider alternatives for this month's in-person bar exam, citing concerns over COVID-19.
Law students behind the appeal are specifically asking for "diploma privilege," which would allow prospective lawyers to practice law in Colorado without taking an exam.
Dan Ress, a recent graduate of the University of Colorado Law School, said officials should look at other states that have reexamined upcoming exams.
"There are three states that have, as a result of COVID, moved to diploma privilege, at least for this year. Those are Washington, Oregon and Utah," Ress said.
Jessica Yates, Attorney Regulation Counsel for the Colorado Supreme Court, said she takes several issues with law students' requests. Notably, she said granting diploma privilege would put into question the basic competency of those attorneys — something that clients worry about.
"They want the confidence that the attorney that they are hiring or the attorney who is appointed to the system in their matter is someone who they can trust and they can have confidence in their abilities," Yates said.
Yates said the 3,400 complaints about attorneys her office received from clients in 2019 shows a need for a proper bar exam.
Ress and his colleagues suggested other ways to ensure lawyer competency without taking the bar exam. One alternative is expanding on mandatory post-bar continuing legal education courses.
"We could just have extra requirements for attorneys entering now, to make sure we hit all the practice areas we want people to be able to practice in," Ress said.
Law students also brought up several concerns about the possibility of COVID-19 transmission at exam sites. Some worry that as scientists warn of a second wave, gathering hundreds of people in the same building for two days in a row will lead to the virus spreading, regardless of any precautions taken.
"We have a pandemic that is changing how we do many different things in our society, and we think that it should change how we do the bar exam," Ress said.
The Colorado Supreme Court released updated testing protocols last month. Those include temperature checks for the test-takers, social distancing and mandatory face coverings.
Yates said there are other options if these safety measures aren't sufficient for people taking the exam.
"They can wait and take the February exam," she said. "They can look into states with later exams if they feel they will feel better about it in September. They can go to a state having a September exam."
Four states that border Colorado -- Utah, Nebraska, Kansas and New Mexico -- are holding bar exams in September. But the deadlines for applications have passed since those test dates were announced.
In addition to the online petition, students are planning on sending a letter to members of the Colorado Supreme Court, as well as dozens of anonymous testimonials detailing how the pandemic has personally affected them.
"Both my family and my partner's family are regularly at risk of exposure (due to their health care related jobs), and my brother has already had to quarantine due to exposure from a patient, leaving me assisting with his childcare," said one testimonial from an anonymous CU student.
According to organizers, Colorado legislators, attorneys and professors signed their petition.
In a joint statement from Colorado's two law schools, Dean S. James Anaya, at CU, and Dean Bruce P. Smith, at University of Denver's Sturm College of Law, said they are working with bar authorities to determine the safest path forward.
"Throughout, we have highlighted the unprecedented challenges faced by this summer's bar-takers — and the fact that those challenges are borne differentially, depending on personal circumstances," the statement read.
The Colorado bar examination is set to be held from July 28 to July 29 at sites in Denver and Boulder.
Clarification: This story has been changed to reflect the states bordering Colorado that are holding bar exams in September and the date to submit applications for those exams has passed.


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