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12 Day Road Trip in Ireland
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Music, Whisky, and Beer, Oh My
Article by Brent Robillard & Photography by Caroline Bergeron
The Green Hills of Ireland
Driving in Ireland is not for the faint of heart, but it does bring its own special rewards. Manipulating a stick shift with your left hand as you enter a roundabout on the opposite side of the road is actually the easy part. The harrowing portion comes as you hurtle down Ireland's L roads, hemmed in by hedges on both sides and then encounter a cyclist at the same moment as a tour bus travelling toward you rounds the hairpin corner laughably rated at 100km/hour. Did we mention that Ireland's L roads are only wide enough for a single vehicle? Thank goodness for the Guinness at day's end.
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Best of Ireland @ a Glance Best Pub – The Salt House, Galway
Best Trad Music – O'Gorman's, Kilkenny & The Crane Bar, Galway
Best Restaurant – Fishy Fishy, Kinsale
Best Tour – Jameson's Distillery, Midelton & Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
Best Experience – Horse and Cart Tour of Dun Aengus and Inis Mor, Aran Islands
Best Scenic Drive – Slea Head Loop, Dingle & The Burren, County Clare
Best Beer -- Galway Bay Foam and the Fury IPA (Brent), Franciscan Well Rebel Ale (Caroline)
Best Whisky -- 12-year-old Red Breast
Best Fish & Chips – McDonagh's, Galway
Best Value – Killarney National Park (Muckross Abbey and the grounds at Muckross House, Free), & Siuloid Cholmain Hike, Ventry (Free)
Best Accommodations – House of Swans, Galway
Best Shopping – Quay Street, Galway
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Day One – Dublin to Kilkenny
The road to Kilkenny is mostly spent on the dual carriageway M1 highway. This makes for an easy induction into Irish driving; however, as with all highways, the views are probably not as spectacular. We rented our trusty Toyota Yaris from Sixt. It was a painless process at the airport and a quick getaway from the city. Our accommodations for the entire trip were booked in advance through AirBNB. It was our first experience with this service, and overall, one to recommend. For those unfamiliar with AirBNB, it is a facilitator similar to UBER, connecting travellers with room renters, instead of rides – not unlike staying at a Bed and Breakfast. Our trip began with Helen at Newpark Villa. She owns a lovely, spacious home only a ten-minute walk from the city centre. Helen was a wealth of information, and offered us free wi-fi and a scrumptious breakfast the next day. Kilkenny is a charming little town spanning the River Nore. It's serpentine streets and colourful shops are watched over by its commanding medieval castle. Be sure to visit St. Canice's Cathedral, with its round tower built in the 12th century. The Black Abbey is also beautiful. But if you are anything like us, you might have come to Ireland for the beer. Hence no visit to Kilkenny is complete without a visit to the Smithwicks Experience. Beer has been produced in Kilkenny since medieval times. First by the Franciscan monks and later by John Smithwick. The brewery tour last 45minutes and is interactive. But nothing beats the taste testing at the end. Splurge and order the three-glass paddle.
Smithwick's Experience
Afterward, we had a nice meal of Atlantic Cod 3 Ways at the family-operated Lanigan's Bar and Hostel. There we also caught our first hurling match on the giant screen. Hurling is huge in Kilkenny. Kids and adolescents can be seen strolling the streets and parks with hurlies in hand. The highlight of our day, however, was a stop at O'Gorman'sPub (Kilkenny House) at the top of John Street, where local musicians gather informally around a table in the front window to play traditional Irish music. The evening we were there, two visiting fiddlers from Sweden joined in the mix.
Trad Session at O'Gorman's
Paddy, the barman, made us feel right at home with the local crowd. He even invited Caroline to join him behind the bar for a better vantage point for photography. He also has a great selection of Irish whisky.
O'Groman's Kilkenny House
Day Two – Kilkenny to Cork
The trip to Cork is another smooth one, and perhaps your last! You get a small sampling of what's in store as you exit the M8 for Blarney Castle. Blarney Castle is overrun with tourists, but still a must. Its gardens alone are worth the stop. Purchase your tickets quickly and lineup for the slow and narrow ascent to the Blarney Stone. The process may appear daunting from a distance; however, it is an easy and safe experience. Well worth the time and effort in return for the gift of the gab. Leave yourself three hours here, and be sure to hit the Witch's Wishing Steps and waterfall.
Our two nights in Cork were spent with Catriona – a vivacious, knowledgeable, and easy-going hostess. Her eclectic little home is just down the street from the Munster Rugby grounds, and about a thirty-minute walk from the city centre. She gave us free run of the kitchen – not to mention a refrigerator shelf full of breakfast goodies. She even gave us a ride downtown on the first day. Cork is lively with a big-city vibe, sandwiched onto an island in the River Lee. We took a stroll down Oliver Plunkett Street in between the South Mall and St. Patrick Street. The little alleys leading north and south offered a wealth of shops and snug pubs. The beer to order here is Beamish or something from the Franciscan Well – both local brews.
Cork Musicians
Although they serve all-day breakfast, we stopped for supper the Thomond Pub on Marlborough Street. After a serving of onion rings to wet our appetites, we both thoroughly enjoyed a plate of Cork Bangers and Mash. What a feast. We stayed on awhile to hear the band and then took a quick taxi back to Catriona's – about 8 euros.
Day Three: Cobh, Midleton, and Kinsale
We should point out that the weather during our trip to Ireland was uncharacteristically sunny and warm throughout. This undoubtedly played into our enjoyment of Cobh – a seaside resort town on the hills of Cork Bay. There we savoured a Beamish at the Trade Winds overlooking the harbour and across from the Titanic Experience. Cobh was the last stop of the White Star Line Ship before it sailed to its doom. The museum was a very original and personal glimpse into the lives of the Titanic passengers and crew. If you plan on purchasing anything from the boutique next door, Lizzy C, save your ticket for a discount.
Cobh Harbour
Our next stop was Midleton and the Jameson Distillery. We would return to the distillery just to see the architecture and skip the whisky… well, maybe not. This tour was arguably one of the best we took while in Ireland. Our guide was keen and well-versed in the production of spirits. A knowledgeable crowd threw very specific questions her way, but nothing could stump her. If you are a whisky lover, volunteer to be one of their tasters. This way, you will have a few extra tipples for your buck. Don't worry, it's not a test you can fail. Caroline, who would not have considered herself a whisky connoisseur, was introduced to the dangerously delicious Jameson, ginger-ale and lime.
Jameson Distillery, Midleton
Thus, began the wild and woolly drive to Kinsale—our first true introduction to the possibilities of Irish driving. If you choose to brave the roads, you must then treat yourselves to supper at Fishy Fishy, repeatedly voted the best seafood in Ireland. Caroline had the fresh hake, which simply melted in her mouth. I had the unrivalled Fishy Fish Pie. Given our druthers we would have stayed the night in Kinsale, if only to squeeze out a few more hours in the picturesque harbour. It had a wonderful mix of restaurants, lively night spots, and solemn medieval remnants. As it was, we returned to Cork the way we came – harrowing roads and all.
Day Four: Cork to Killarney and the Ring of Kerry
We checked in with David after a short and easy drive early on Sunday morning. David's place was quiet and clean and literally around the corner from the bustling city centre. However, we had little time to spare that first morning, as it was our plan to drive the Ring of Kerry. The first highlight on the Ring is Killarney National Park. We stopped at both Muckross Abbey and Muckross House, two magnificent and picturesque sights. The former is a ruin set among trees and fields and tombs; the latter is a superb mansion nestled in the hills and overlooking Muckross Lake. Both are a photographer's feast. Beautiful views abound in the park, including those from Moll's Gap as you drive warily over the hills and down into Kenmare.
Do stop here for a light lunch and beer. O'Donnabhain's Bar and Guesthouse was our choice with its whisky barrel patio set out among the passing pedestrians on a lively street. The chowder is especially tasty.
O'Donnabhain's Bar
The Ring of Kerry is one of those occasions where having your own car is a bonus. It is also a good training ground for the wilder west coast stretches ahead. We stopped at will among the rolling stereotypical Irish landscape, with its tiny parcels of green pasture, framed with stone hedges and dotted with white sheep. For long expanses, the Ring skirts the coast with only a stone wall between you and the sea. The camera lover in your party will enjoy the pull offs that offer unparalleled views. There are also many neo-lithic ruins along the Ring, like Staigue Stone Fort, which are inaccessible by tour bus. However, the gem of the Ring requires a detour onto the lesser frequented Skellig Ring, which is also not accessible by bus. Just outside Portmagee we visited the Kerry Cliffs, which are a dynamic rival of the more famous Cliffs of Moher. There are few tourists here, but the vista of cliffs and ocean is awe-inspiring. We hurried back along the northwest side of the Ring, and were home in Killarney by 7pm.
Cliffs of Kerry
Killarney is a bit Disneyesque when compared to other Irish towns, but it does not lack for activity and pubs. We settled in to a pub on Plunkett Street for a bite, and then moved on for a whisky and live music at the cramped and raucous Dunloe Lodge. It pays to be within walking distance of your accommodations.
Day Five: Dingle Peninsula
The Lir Café around the corner from our AirBNB opened early, and after a quick pastry and a coffee we were off to the Dingle Peninsula. In our estimation, driving the Dingle is an even more rewarding experience than the Ring of Kerry – and that's saying something.
As we shuttled out along the south shore of the peninsula, we were treated to magnificent views of Castlemaine Harbour, Inch Beach, and the Kerry coast we had driven the day before. There are frequent pull-offs for picture taking, so don't slow the traffic behind you.
Dingle Town is all bustle in the summer. At once quaint and touristy, it offers centuries old buildings with colourful facades. It was at the tourist info centre here down by the harbour that we grabbed a perfect map to help us plan our day's drive and stops. To begin, we can't stress enough how important it is to drive the Slea Head Loop clockwise. The winding road which circles the peninsula is hardly wide enough to allow two cars moving in opposite directions. Unless you want to draw the ire of locals and tour buses alike, follow the path.
Hiking the rolling hills of the Dingle had been one of my bucket list items, so the first thing on our schedule was a lovely stroll down the country lanes around Ventry. Siuloid Cholmain is just one of dozens of day hikes on the Dingle. But we chose it because it presented a little of everything Dingle has to offer: beautiful views over Ventry Beach, the stone circle remains of Cill Cholmain, the ruins of an early Christian Monastery, and Rathinine Castle which is slowly collapsing into the verdant hills and overrun by sheep. The walk is a quiet one and takes about two hours to cover the 7km route. The last of these kilometers runs along the sandy beach before returning you to your car by the Ventry Post Office. Just perfect in every way.
Dingle Hike at Ventry
The idyllic calm of the Ventry hills quickly gives way to the dramatic seascapes and winding turns that make the Slea's Head Loop so unforgettable. There are several Iron Age ruins along the route that are more than worth a stop. Dunbeg Fort is a fine example of a defensive structure, but even more impressive are the beehive hut clusters, called colchans, a little further along.
Colchans
We took a shorter, wilder hike once we hit Slea Head itself. The path wound from the carpark out over a rocky outcrop to the edge of the sea. From there we could sea Blaskett Island and watch the rollers crashing white and foamy beneath us.
Gallaraus Oratory
Another highlight along the Slea Head Drive is Gallarus Oratory, which is suspiciously well-preserved. It resembles the beehive construction of other ruins, but is rectangular, and a master class in mortarless stonework. Although it was our intent to return to Killarney that night, we made a slight detour north after completing the loop at Dingle Town where we began. It took no more than fifteen minutes to climb the mountains to Connor's Pass, and it was a small price to pay for the commanding views over the valley. From the carpark you can also observe mountain goats in impossible locations and wonder at how they arrived there.
Can you see the sheep?
This detour also allowed us to discover the Dingle Brewing Company and Tom Crean Lager. Crean was a polar explorer from the Dingle Peninsula, who made three journeys to Antarctica with both Shackelton and the ill-fated Scott. A maritime-themed pub is on site for tasting. The beer does him proud.
Dingle Brewing Company
It was an hour and a half back to Killarney. As had quickly and easily become our routine, we went in search of a pub for supper -- The Laurels, which I would highly recommend, if for no other reason than it connects with Murphy'sBar for your daily dose of live music and a nightcap afterward. However, the food and the beer weren't bad either.
Day Six: Cliffs of Moher, Clare, and Galway
Our longest day of driving was the trajectory from Killarney to Galway. Straight through it would have been just under three hours, but we had several stops planned along the way, including the ubiquitous Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Rather than take the ferry in Listowel, we wound our way east through Limerick and then once over the River Shannon, we swung back out to County Clare and the coast. We wondered, after having visited the cliffs of Kerry, whether Moher could wow us further. The thought was a bit naïve. The Cliffs of Moher surge to heights of almost 700 feet over the frothy Atlantic billows. And while overrun with tourists from around the world, I would describe them as "quieter" than the cliffs of Kerry. If the cliffs of Kerry are wild and woolly, Moher is the gentle cousin – stoic and forlorn. We walked along the top of the cliffs to O'Brien's Tower, and beyond, and then we walked back in the other direction. It would be hard to take a poor photo here.
Afterward, we cut back east again to explore the Burren's karst landscape. Edmund Ludlow famously, and accurately, summed up the Burren as "a country where there is not enough water to drown a man, wood enough to hang one, nor earth enough to bury him." It is an otherworldly drive through sparsely populated landscapes of bald rock. We managed to visit both the Poulnabrone Portal Dolmen, which is an ancient Stone Tomb from 2500 BC, and the na Caterconnell Stone Fort built between 400-1200 AD. There are still active archaeological digs at the fort to this day, and we met some students working there. The Dolmen and its surroundings is a highpoint.
Dolmen in the Burren
That evening we arrived at the House of Swans in Galway, and we stayed three days. If you can only spend three days in Ireland, spend two of those days in Galway and one on the Aran Islands. Ireland has much to offer, but if you are under time constraints, you can find almost all of it in and around Galway. If you are a budget traveler who likes to be pleasantly surprised by value, then stay at The House of Swans as well. Swans is an AirBNB run by Natalia (Spanish) and Lamberto (Italian), a young university-aged couple. The room we had was enormous and overlooked the harbor and the river. It has an ensuite bath, and was nestled in the hip Claddagh District, three minutes from restaurants and shops and pubs. And while you're at it, treat yourself to Fish and Chips at McDonagh's on your first night, as we did. It's cheap and fantastic. Then, by all means, go listen to music at TigCoili or grab a drink at Tigh Neachtain's in the Latin Quarter. There will be time for the Claddagh District tomorrow. Besides, it's been a long day.
Day Seven: Galway
If shopping is your thing, Quay Street will give you all the Ireland you can carry home in a bag. There are also plenty of eateries and pubs there and down the side streets if you need a break from your economic therapy. The National University of Ireland's Quadrangle and Galway Cathedral are also worth a visit. But one of our favourite activities in Galway was a stroll up and down the two canals, and then back to the city centre and the Spanish Arch to catch the boats (known as hookers) and the swans bobbing in the harbor.
The Salt House
The nightlife in Galway is unparalleled in Ireland, except perhaps by Dublin. We stopped in at many pubs and restaurants while we were there, but among our favourites was the Salt House Pub on Raven Terrace between the Claddagh and Latin Districts, which serves more than 120 craft beers with wonderful names and flavours, like The Foam and the Fury IPA. It's small and unpretentious and everything you would imagine in a local Irish pub. We also enjoyed one of our only non-traditional Irish meals at Massimo Gastropub on William Street, which served up gourmet burgers and pizzas alongside more locally-crafted beer.
We were also lucky enough to be in Galway during its International Arts Festival. As such there were outdoor markets and wonderful evening concerts across the city. We caught Rising Appalachia at Monroe's Pub, which has an intimate concert venue on the second floor.
Day Eight: Galway and the Aran Islands
On our second full day in Galway, to make things easy and efficient, we booked a morning shuttle bus to Rossaveal, where we took the ferry across Galway Bay to Inis Mor, the largest of the three Aran Islands. Book your tickets in advance to be sure. You do not want to miss out on this experience. Inis Mor was a highlight in our trip and we would highly recommend it to anyone. These rocky islands are well-known for their enduring traditional way of life. Islanders still fish and farm, though they supplement these things with tourism opportunities now as well. Aran island sweaters, intricately patterned in wool, can be purchased at one of two factories on the island (as well as in Galway stores). And most of the population still speaks the Irish language in their everyday dealings.
There are many ways to see the island once you are there. Shuttles and bikes can be hired at the harbour. Hiking is also possible. But there is nothing like a horse and buggy tour. We met Patrick and his Connemara pony Gracie shortly after leaving the ferry, and for 50 Euros he gave us an up close and personal tour of the entire island that lasted 3 hours. He regaled us with stories as we bumped along past tiny fields divided by stone walls and thatched roof cottages.
Patrick and Gracie
Partway through our tour, he deposited us at the foot of Dun Aengus, and allowed us time to hike up to the summit -- a huge pre-historic fortress clinging to a sheer cliff-face, which careens into the Atlantic Ocean below.
We really enjoyed the pace of our day on the Aran Islands, and we managed to squeeze in a Guinness at the island's pub before the ferry arrived to return us to Galway.
Dun Aengus
After a last pub meal in the Latin Quarter at Dail, we sought out the Crane Bar for some farewell Irish music. The upstairs has an unassuming décor but was packed to the rough-hewn rafters with aficionados and tourists alike. In true Irish style, there were guitars, pipes, bodhrans, and banjos. People from the audience made guest appearances for a song or two, and some even stood up to tell stories. The next day we were headed to Dublin on the last stretch of our trip, so we toasted the city with a tipple of Irish whisky and then it was off to bed.
Day Nine: Clonmacnoise and Dublin
An hour east of Galway on the shores of the Shannon River is the sixth century monastic site of Clonmacnoise. We chose to stop there to break up the journey to Dublin, which can be done in under three hours non-stop. But you would be doing yourself a great injustice to pass up this opportunity. The site was reportedly founded in 544AD by St Ciaran, and for hundreds of years it was a centre of culture and learning. Many ancient texts are on display here, but the true attraction here is the site itself. Clonmacmoise is a well-preserved complex of stone buildings – towers, temples, chapels and a large cathedral grow up among tipped and tilting tombstones. Our visit was conducted during the early morning when mists from the Shannon were still clinging to the ground, and it was all together an otherworldly experience. Plan for at least an hour. You can have scones and a soup at the teahouse on site.
Clonmacnoise
Back on the M4, we made Dublin by early afternoon. As far as big cities go, Dublin is easily navigated, and we parked our vehicle outside the AirBNB (available only at five) in Ballsbridge and walked the half-hour into the city centre, past Merrion Square, the National gallery, and finally Trinity College. There is a tourist information centre on the corner of Mercantile, facing the college. There we booked a tour of Kilmainham Gaol for the next day and bought 48-hour tickets for the jump-on-jump-off tourist bus. This ticket included an evening tour of the city, as well. This gave us easy access to Dublin's sprawling attractions.
On our first afternoon, we contented ourselves with a stroll through the Temple Bar area and Grafton Street. Certainly worth the visit, it is nonetheless difficult to find a well-priced pint in this hive of pubs and shops. The most famous of the pubs is The Temple Bar itself, which has been serving up drinks for more than 160 years. Just to say we had done it, we too ordered ourselves a Guinness, but as a tourist tip, understand that even pubs on the edge of Temple Bar serve drinks for 2 euros less. Neighbourhood pubs are even better priced. So drink in the atmosphere of music and narrow cobbled streets instead.
Grafton Street is lively at all hours of the day as well. It offers a high-end shopping experience, but we went to see the buskers and listen to the music. All in all it was a pleasant way to kill an afternoon. After we had settled into our accommodations and met our hostess, we returned to the same area to catch our evening tour of the city at O'Connell Monument across the River Liffey.
A city tour is a great way to orient yourself, and a night tour was a nice twist – although I suggest you dress warmly. It can get chilly on the upper level of open deck buses once the sun is gone.
We finished our night with a late supper at Lillies Bordello. This place is lavishly decorated as a Victorian-style brothel, heavily dependent on tones of reds. We ate on the second floor by the round bar in plush club chairs. Late in the evening, the place becomes one of Dublin's hot spots as a night club.
Day Ten: Dublin
We began our day at St. Stephen's Green, where you can find a statue of the late wit Oscar Wilde. It is a beautiful park with a swan pond, but they also happened to be having a craft fair which we were able to browse through. One gentleman demonstrating wood turning actually gave us the bowl when he was done. Afterward, we used our bus pass to navigate the city sites, which made the day trouble-free and simple. Our longest stop was TrinityCollege and the Book of Kells. Buy your tickets online and skip the wait outside if you can -- though Trinity is certainly worth the wait. This was one of our favourite stops on the entire trip. The Book of Kells is kept in a gorgeous old library of the college. Assumed to be over 1200 years old, it is one of Ireland's national treasures. You can view the book and other important early manuscripts in the museum, along with a fascinating display on the history of ink and book-making. But even if you are not a bibliophile, as my wife and I are, you cannot help but be awed by the Long Library, which is included in your entrance. Don't miss it.
Our day in Dublin was a flurry of activity and sites, but it never felt rushed. We stopped at Christchurch and St. Patrick's Cathedral after Trinity. Both are equally awesome, though they do charge a steep entrance fee. As consolation, you can perform "rubbings" for free at St. Patrick's. These make great gifts and souvenirs. St. Patrick's is an amazing example of Gothic architecture. It is the oldest, tallest, and largest cathedral in the country.
St. Patrick's Dublin
Most people will tell you that no trip to Dublin is complete without a stop at the Guinness Storehouse. And dutifully we headed there next. I love industrial architecture, so the entire area around Guinness was interesting to me; the entrance price, however, was not. Like the cost of drinks in Temple Bar, Guinness is banking (literally) on your desire to tick off the boxes on your "must see" list. Twenty-five euros may not seem steep at first blush, but the tour at Guinness is self-guided. By comparison, our amazing experience at Jameson's earlier in the trip was only 20 euros and lasted an hour-and-a-half. Our tour guide was also a whisky specialist trained at the Irish Whisky Academy. So in a last minute decision, Caroline and I decided to eschew the tour and head straight to the nearest pub. As it happens, Harkin's is only two minutes away. Harkin's Harbour Bar was the haunt of Irish writer Brendan Behan. It is rumoured that he drank his last pint here in 1964 before succumbing to a heart attack. At the time, it was reported that his funeral, attended by an IRA Honour Guard, was the largest in Ireland since that of Michael Collins. The pub, for its part is small an unassuming. It would not be out of place on the set of Coronation Street. We had our Guinness here (along with lunch), chatting with the barman and the locals, as they – and we – watched Gaelic Football and horse-racing intermittently on the pub screens. Now that was worth every penny.
Our sightseeing journey ended at Kilmainham Gaol. To understand Ireland, and the Irish, you have to visit Kilmainham. Its long history of oppression and rebellion can be vividly distilled in this compelling, if somber, tour. It also gives you some insight into the Irish joie-de-vivre which you find at every turn in Ireland. With a history like this, it is no wonder that the Irish appreciate the good times with such relish.
The last tour bus from Kilmainham takes you through the north end of the city through Phoenix Park, past the Jameson Bow Street Distillery, and down along the Liffey. Back in the city centre, we strolled through Temple Bar one last time and wound our way circuitously past the myriad local pubs and clubs, where people spilled into the streets. Our destination was Devitt's Pub on Camden Street, for supper and one last trad session.
Not disappointed with either offering, we headed home with big plans in mind for our last day.
Day Eleven: A Crazy Road Trip to Northern Ireland and Back
If anyone ever asks whether it is possible from Dublin to visit the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, stopping in at Carrick-a-Rede, Bushmills Distillery, the Dark Hedges and Belfast, while also visiting your ancestral homestead in Antrim County and return to said Dublin for the night, the answer is…yes. Is it advisable? That depends on the traveler.
Always in the back of our minds was the possibility of visiting Northern Ireland, should we have the energy at the end of our trip. It wasn't a plan, so to speak, but the option was there. On my father's side, I can trace my French heritage all the way back to the first Canadian migration in 1650, and aside from late additions of British heritage, my lineage is straightforward. On my mother's side, however, there is a mix of German, Dutch, Italian, and of course, Irish. The Protestant sort from Northern Ireland.
My great, great grandfather, Robert Armour, was born in 1860 in Antrim County and emigrated to Canada in the latter half of the century. He settled into a house on 180 Henry Street in Carleton Place, Ontario, (the town where I was born and raised) married Jessie McNeely (also Irish) and started a family. He worked in the Canadian Pacific Railroad shops.
At various points in history, family members have returned to his homestead for a visit. My grandmother did so in the 1980s, and my great uncle and his wife were the most recent envoys, only two years earlier. With the help of my cousin, I tracked down a distant relative, Noel Armour, in Belfast, who gave me the directions to the home of Eileen Dowdall, the only occupant of the homestead today. I was hesitant to drop by, but I am certainly glad that I did. The small collection of homes on Lislunnan Road in Kells, Antrim have no running water or indoor plumbing. With the exception of electricity, they are very much the same as they have always been. Eileen, now in her eighties, was a little started to see my wife and I arrive from nowhere, but as it so happened, she had a framed photograph of me on my wedding day in her home – a gift, I assume, from my grandmother twenty years earlier. Once she had established my credentials, our visit took an emotional turn, and it was difficult to eventually say goodbye. To think I hesitated to make the pilgrimage, and yet it was an experience I will never forget.
Energized, we dove further north to the rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede and the ubiquitous Giant's Causeway for photos and an afternoon of sunshine. We stopped in late at Old Bushmills Distillery and were given free drinks, as the last of the tours had already departed. We were not disappointed. Our return drive took us through the Dark Hedges of Game of Thrones fame, and even afforded a stop in Belfast. Ireland's long summer days helped us here.
We strolled through the area around City Hall, which was quiet. And we managed a supper at the gaudy and opulent Crown Saloon, before visiting the Peace Wall murals as dusk was falling.
Crown Saloon
It was late when we arrived back in Dublin, but we were thoroughly pleased with our flight of fancy.
Day Twelve: Home
The Tragedy of Our Lady and the Controversy of Giving a Shit
In Praise of Fine Things: Souvenir Shopping
Off the Beaten Track: Chinchon
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Benlysta® has now been approved for patients with lupus. Read below to learn more about the clinical trials leading to its approval by the FDA.
On July 20, 2009, Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline announced positive results from their Phase-III, double-blind, placebo-controlled lupus clinical trial.
This 52-week study, also known as BLISS-52, enrolled 865 patients in 13 countries outside North America and randomized active lupus patients to 10mg/kg active drug (Belimumab, also known as Benlysta®), 1 mg/kg active drug, or placebo (not containing active drug) in addition to their standard lupus medications.
Patients had to fulfill the American College of Rheumatology lupus criteria, have active lupus, and remain on a stable treatment regimen (excluding other biologic therapies or cyclophosphamide) in order to be eligible for the trial. Patients with severe lupus kidney disease and lupus-related neurologic problems were excluded. The study medication was given intravenously (through the veins) two weeks apart for the first two doses, and then every four weeks.
The study was successful in meeting its predetermined primary outcome, which was the percentage of patients with improvement by four or more points in their SELENA SLEDAI score (a validated composite clinical index measuring lupus activity in various organs) without worsening in two other clinical instruments for disease activity (physician global assessment (PGA) and BILAG (another clinical index to measure disease activity).
The response rates were 57.6%, 51.7% and 43.6% for Benlysta® 10mg/kg, 1 mg/kg, and placebo, respectively (the response rates were significantly better in the active drug arms). In addition to improvement in various clinical measurements of disease activity, patients were also able to reduce steroid dosages. Notably, the drug was tolerated well and the safety profile, including the infection rate, was comparable to the placebo arm.
Benlysta® is a fully human monoclonal antibody that blocks the activity of a protein called B lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS). This protein has the ability to activate B-cells to produce autoantibodies (antibodies against self), which promote tissue damage in lupus.
What does this mean for patients and their physicians?
The study findings show that Benlysta® has the potential to become the first new approved lupus drug in decades for people living with lupus. The findings are exciting for both lupus patients and physicians, given that there is currently a paucity of medications that are both safe and effective for lupus.
Based on the information we have from the study, Benlysta® is likely to be used to treat patients with lupus that have an inadequate response to one or more of currently available drugs, such as hydroxychloroquine, mycophenolate mofetil, and/or azathioprine. It is unknown at this point whether Benlysta® will also be effective in Lupus Nephritis and lupus affecting the nervous system, two of the most severe manifestations of lupus.
The developer of Benlysta®, Human Genome Sciences, is sharing development and marketing of the drug with GlaxoSmithKline. They conducted a second Phase-III trial (BLISS-76, conducted in North America and Europe, in which Hospital for Special Surgery was one of the participating centers). The companies are planning to apply for regulatory approval in the first half of next year.
The results of BLISS-76 were announced on November 2, 2009. This trial took place in North America and Europe, and was identical in design to the BLISS-52 trial, except for the fact that the study period was 76 weeks. There were 275 patients in the placebo arm, 271 in the Belimumab 1mg/Kg arm, and 273 in the Belimumab 10 mg/Kg arm. Similar to BLISS-52, only patients with positive serology for ANA (= 1:80 titer) and/or anti-dsDNA autoantibodies were included in the trial.
The primary outcome was the percentage of patients that responded by the SLE Responder Index (defined as improvement by four or more points in their SELENA SLEDAI score without clinically significant worsening in the physician's global assessment and BILAG) at week 52. The response rates were 43.2%, 40.6% and 33.8% for Benlysta® 10mg/kg, Benlysta®1 mg/kg, and placebo, respectively. Only the higher dose of Benlysta® was significantly more effective than placebo.
Secondary outcomes, including ability to reduce steroid dosage also favored the active drug but were not as strong as in the BLISS-52 trial. The drug was tolerated well and its safety profile, including the infection rate, was comparable to the placebo arm.
The positive results of both Benlysta® trials are welcomed by the rheumatology community as a big step forward in the treatment of lupus. Based on these trials, it is expected that the FDA will approve this drug for SLE in the near future, which is exciting news for patients and physicians. Even more importantly, these trials have opened the way for better designed lupus clinical trials and it is expected that other novel therapeutic agents will follow suit soon.
1. FDA Advisory Committee recommends approval of Benlysta®.
2. More positive clinical trial data presented at the November 2010 ACR meeting.
On 11/16/10, the Arthritis Advisory Committee, after a day of scientific presentations, public hearings and detailed discussions, deliberated in an open forum, and voiced its opinion that it recommends (by a vote of 13 to 2) that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approve belimumab for the proposed indication of reducing disease activity in adult patients with active, autoantibody-positive systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). If approved, belimumab, made by Human Genome Sciences (HGS) and its partner GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), will be the first new lupus drug in more than 50 years.
While the FDA is not required to follow the Committee's recommendation, it typically does. The FDA is expected to make its decision about approving belimumab for marketing by the end of the year.
More good news about Benlysta® came at the national American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Meeting held in Atlanta in November, 2010. More specifically, upon post-hoc sensitivity analysis in the BLISS-76 trial, application of more stringent response criteria (modified SRI for drops of SELENA-SLEDAI of 5-7 points) led to statistically significant improved rates of response, by about 10%, at 76 weeks for the Benlysta® 10mg/kg dose group of patients, but also the 1mg/Kg dose group (SRI 7 only). Furthermore, pooled analysis of 1684 patients from both BLISS-52 and BLISS-76 trials, showed that both reduction and no increases in prednisone doses occurred more frequently in the Benlysta® arms of the trials compared to placebo treated patients. Notably, severe SELENASLEDAI flares in the second half of the trial were almost half as likely in active arm. Clinical responses were accompanied by serologic responses with decreases in several auto-antibodies and increases in depressed complement levels. Although the majority of treated patients had manifestations from their mucocutaneous (skin) and musculoskeletal (joints) systems, improvements were noted in other organ systems. Importantly, the safety profile was similar to placebo. Although activated B cells, including the SLE B cells (CD19-/CD27BRIGHT/CD38BRIGHT), decreased, the Memory B cells (CD20+/CD27+) were preserved, along with protective titers of previous immunizations.
Based on these data, we believe that when this medication is finally approved for lupus, it will provide a reliable and relatively safe therapeutic option for SLE patients with active disease despite already existing therapies. It will also facilitate a reduction in glucocorticoid (steroid) doses in patients with evidence or high risk of toxicity from these medications. More data are needed before this medication can be recommended for the therapy of more severe lupus disease, especially those with nephritis and neurologic disease - as such patients were excluded from the BLISS trials.
On March 9, 2011, the FDA approved Benlysta® for use in patients with lupus.
Alliance for Lupus Research: FDA Advisory Committee recommends approval of the first new lupus treatment in more than 50 years.


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GRAND SLAM – "Hit The Ground"
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Back in the post Thin Lizzy days, Laurence Archer Official wrote and performed with Phil Lynott as Grand Slam. Sadly, Grand Slam was cut short in its prime, with Phil Lynott's untimely death leaving a hole in the fabric of rock music to this day. Laurence went on to make his name playing with UFO but always nurtured a long-term plan to rebuild the Grand Slam machine. And here it is — primed and ready.
Within seconds the quality of the songs hits you hard, hints of the familiar Lizzy sound aplenty whilst never making you feel that this is some kind of tribute. The band and album has a feel all of it's own – familiar yet unique. With the inclusion of songs written with Phil Lynott back in the 80's you can se clearly where the familiarity comes along but even these have a freshness with the Grand Slam sound never relying on these songs to define the sound today. The production offers something special for rock fans from start to finish – at no stage does this become simply a riff monster or a showcase for vocal talent. This is a, to these ears at least, a perfect blend that allows the whole band to shine. I can remember when "Dedication" was released as part of a Phil Lynott greatest hits album after his passing and liked the song then but perhaps it just missed the mark a little at the time – the Grand Slam 2019 version takes a great song and lifts it to a whole new level.
The new band (Laurence Archer alongside Mike Dyer, Benjy Reid and David Boyce) honours the traditions of the band's history whilst also looking to the future — classic tracks co-written by Lynott and Archer sit alongside a set of brand new songs that embody the same ethos of freedom, positivity and adrenalin that ran through Grand Slam in 1984. As such fans will get to hear Lynott co-writes alongside brand new material from a very special band steeped in rock history.
Laurence Archer says. "I've been thinking about this moment for many years and I'm so proud of what we, the new Grand Slam, have achieved, "Gone Are The Days" is the most obvious choice for the first release – it's a song I originally wrote in the late 80's but with the band we have captured all the new and the heritage elements of Grand Slam and my writing. Grand Slam are back and here to stay. Obviously at times like this Phil is never far from my thoughts, a friend and a mentor and a hero always."
With every listen I find new favourites, and despite 2019 being another year full of great releases, this one is sure to land towards the top of my favourites of the year. This is classic rock n roll which just works brilliantly – all held together by the songs. Songs come first for all bands and this is what you have here. You can feel the adrenaline rush hit and as a guitar player I just want to be playing these songs and cannot wait to hear them live over the coming weeks. In fact, you NEED to get out there and see the shows and buy the record. It is one of those albums I have to listen to from start to finish and even several times in a row – not because it needs repeated listens, simply because it is just so good. This is what rock and roll should sound like – I bloody love it! This is no blast from the past, this is for today
UK Tour Dates
Fri 22ndNov – The Underworld Camden, London
Wed 27thNov – The Robin 2, Wolverhampton
Fri 29thNov – Winter Storm Festival
Tue 3rdDec – Trillians Newcastle Newcastle
Wed 4thDec – Eleven, Stoke-on-Trent
Thu 5thDec – Bannermans Bar, Edinburgh
Tickets are available here – https://grandslamrocks.com/live/
"Hit The Ground" is released through Marshall Records on the 22ndNovember 2019. The album will be available on CD, LP, digitally and also on Limited Edition Gold Vinyl.
"Hit The Ground" track listing is
1.Gone Are The Days
3.Hit The Ground
4.Military Man
5.Crazy
6.Dedication
7.Long Road
8.Sisters Of Mercy
9.Crime Rate
10.Grand Slam
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Gorgon City Announces Olympia Tour 2021 Dates
by Billie Margot · May 1, 2021
Fresh off the announcement of a new album this summer, beloved UK dance music duo Gorgon City have announced they will be taking Olympia out on a headlining tour.
They will be heading across the US with four final stops in the UK for what is set to be some of their biggest shows thus far. Fans can catch them at some of their favorite venues, like The Midway in Chicago, the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, and Albert Hall in Manchester. The tour kicks off on September 19th in Seattle and will conclude on December 17th in London.
Gorgon City's 2021 "Olympia" headline tour.
After over a year of separation, it will be a sight to see the duo's third studio album—completed from entirely different locations—performed in person. Olympia is set to be the first album we've received from Gorgon City since 2018's Escape. Fans can expect 18 tracks with collaborations from DRAMA, SOFI TUKKER, Josh Barry, Rose Grey, and Aura James, among others.
Check out the full list of stops for the "Olympia Tour" below and pre-order or pre-save the album, which will drop on June 25th, here. Pre-sale begins on Wednesday, May 5th at 10AM local time and the general on-sale launches on Friday, May 7th at the same time. You can sign up early here.
Olympia Headline Tour Dates:
9/17/21 - Seattle - Showbox SoDo
9/23/21 – Chico - El Rey is Theater
9/24/21 - San Francisco - The Midway
9/30/21 - Salt Lake City - SKY SLC
10/1/21 - Detroit - Magic Stick
10/2/21 – Washington - Echostage
10/7/21 - Charleston - Trio
10/8/21 - Charlotte - World
10/9/21 - Boston - Big Night Live
10/14/21 - Minneapolis - Exchange Nightclub
10/15/21 - Houston - Stereo Live
10/16/21 - Dallas - Stereo Live
10/17/21 - Tallahassee - Potbelly's
10/21/21 - Columbus - The Bluestone
10/22/21 - Atlanta - District
10/24/21 - Gainesville - Vivid Sky Warehouse Backlot
10/28/21 - Denver - Mission Ballroom
10/29/21 – Chicago - Radius
10/31/21 - Austin - The Concourse Project
11/5/21 - Los Angeles - Shrine Expo Hall
11/6/21 - Brooklyn - The Great Hall
11/12/21 – Leeds - Academy
12/10/21 – Manchester - Albert Hall
12/11/21 - Liverpool - Invisible Wind Factory
12/17/21 - London - Printworks
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In an effort to showcase the North Americans who competed at last week's International Ski Federation (FIS) 2018 Nordic Junior/U23 World Championships in Goms, Switzerland, we asked those qualifying athletes several questions about themselves — actually, we had them fill in the blanks. Here we have 20-year-old Annika Richardson, of the National Team Development Centre (NTDC) Thunder Bay, who represented Canada at her second Junior Worlds. Last week, Richardson raced to 52nd in the freestyle...
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Inside the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation center on Tuesday, Morgan Arritola made her usual rounds, visiting longtime friends and coaches and introducing them to her new addition – a puppy. A staple of the team for nearly a decade, the 25-year-old Olympian affectionately known as "Mo" wasn't stopping in for training plans. She hadn't just finished a workout and she wasn't preparing to start one, either. Arritola was on a lunch break from her...
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Esther Duquette and Gilles Poulin-Denis will perform in a remount of the critically-acclaimed Straight Jacket Winter as part of this year's Magnetic North Festival.
Following a two-year hiatus and the retirement of $234,000 in operating debt, the Magnetic North Theatre Festival announced a line-up which will be heavy on local talent.
"The festival has had an incredible amount of fundraising support from our national arts community and long-time MagNorth supporters, with our Vancouver community especially keen to be featured in this year's festival," says Magnetic North board chair and Cultch executive director Heather Redfern in a media release.
The nine-day festival in June will feature over a dozen performances, heavy on local talent including Tara Cheyenne Performance, rice & beans theatre, Alley Theatre, Touchstone Theatre, Theatre Conspiracy, and others.
Those homes are spread across the Lower Mainland thanks to partnerships with the Shadbolt Centre, Presentation House Theatre, Progress Lab 1422, Touchstone Theatre, The Post at 750, and The Cultch.
While the word "theatre" has ultimately remained in the festival title, there remains a new emphasis on the broader live performing arts which now includes dance.
Another aspect to the new Magnetic North will be conversations about the future of the festival, facilitated by Rumble Theatre's Artistic Director, Jivesh Parasram.
Festival passes, including access to all workshops, symposiums, and select shows, will be available at either $160 or $60, with participants picking the fee they want to pay.
A list of performances for the 2019 Magnetic North Theatre Festival follows. The festival's full programming and schedule will be released on April 30. Visit magneticnorthfestival.ca for more information.


Dr. Paul Anaejionu is a tenured professor of Political Science with more than 30 years experience. He received his Ph. D. degree in Government from the University of Texas at Austin, Texas in 1980. Additionally, he studied Computer Science at the Master's level at Atlanta University before it became Clark-Atlanta University. Professor Anaejionu's areas of specialization in Political Science included Public Administration, Comparative Politics, and Public Policy with supporting work in Business and Geography. With respect to Policy Analysis, his focus has been on Energy and Non-fuel minerals, Transportation, Technology applications, and Natural Resources management.
Dr. Anaejionu has taught graduate and undergraduate course at three institutions: The University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University in San Marcos, and Huston-Tillotson University. Courses taught include U. S. Government (Federal), U. S. Government (Texas), Introduction to Political Science, U. S. Foreign Policy, International Politics, African Politics, Public Administration, Organization Theory, U. S. – Texas Energy Politics, Total Quality Management, Quantitative Methods, Systems Analysis and Design, Social Science Statistics, and U. S. Non-fuel Minerals Policy.
Dr. Anaejionu is a Certified Online Instructor from Walden Institute's Certified Online Instructor Program. Currently, he is working on Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Dr. Anaejionu has directed and/or participated in numerous research projects. Pertinent research studies may be grouped into five areas. These include transportation, social and market surveys, computer and information systems, energy and mineral resources management, and remote sensing and space applications. Dr. Anaejionu has produced a wide range of publications in these areas.
Additionally Dr. Anaejionu has an extensive experience working on local and international community engagement issues, including education, training, transportation, business growth, workforce development, and school-to-career partnerships.


Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny believes his mind games with Wayne Rooney might have forced the Manchester United striker into missing his penalty during Monday night's clash at Old Trafford.
Defender Gael Clichy conceded a 72nd minute spot-kick after he was adjudged to have handled in the area. But Rooney, who has not scored from open play since for United since March, carelessly smashed his attempt over the crossbar and into the Stretford End.
Premier League debutant Szczesny, who was impressive throughout Monday's match despite the final result, claims he outwitted Rooney to force him into missing the penalty.
The young shot-stopper continued: "It's obviously a mental battle between the goalkeeper and the striker, a psychological battle, so I tried him and stand off my line for as long as possible, until the referee put me on the line. Then I made myself big and he missed.
Despite his assured performance at Old Trafford Szczesny admitted he was powerless to prevent Ji-Sung Park's 42nd-minute winner.
"I felt the goal was pretty lucky," he said. "I don't think Park actually meant to head the ball. It just hit him on the head and went into the top corner.
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My sister used to regularly visit a nightclub with her friend and she'd like to look at the old photos taken by the nightclub photographer over the years. Her friend is unwell at the moment so she's trying to find as many pictures of them together as possible for a collage. The photos get uploaded to the website however they only display the last few weeks worth of photos before they become unavailable.
If anybody could source the old photo galleries on the website from around 2010-2017 that would be fantastic. I've tried contacting the nightclub regarding the matter however they didn't respond.


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Review: the Osprey Atmos AG 65 backpack is everything military packs fail to be
"Like a glove." — Ace Ventura
By Scott Murdock | Updated Jan 27, 2022 11:44 AM
Osprey Atmos AG 65 backpack. (Scott Murdock)
Back in the day, I remember hearing Marines wax poetic about the good old days when the ALICE pack was standard issue. They talked about it like some kind of gravity-defying spell that turned SAW drums and bivy sacks into mere feathers. You'd think it was a personal masseuse that followed them around giving back rubs all day. I wouldn't know anything about it. By the time I hit the fleet, the Marine Corps had switched to the ILBE. It had a more modern look, and a modular approach to humping gear from point A to point B. And it sucked at everything. I guess that's why it was so short-lived.
The ILBE may have looked modern, but it was heavy, used MOLLE to attach any gear that wouldn't fit inside, and had a mounting point for an assault pack in the worst possible place for weight distribution: hanging right off the back (once again, please note that your spinal deterioration is not service-related). I hated that damn thing. The problem was that, to the 10-pound brains at the Pentagon, it looked right. The ILBE was shaped like the best civilian packs of the day, so why didn't it work like one?
My own pack of seven years or so is everything the ILBE was supposed to be. The Osprey Atmos AG 65 backpack (AG stands for anti-gravity) is strong, lightweight, and fits better than my favorite t-shirt. It has room for everything a week in the field requires, and just enough room for customization to make it my own. It's well-built without being overbuilt, and comfortable without being fragile. At around $265, it also isn't cheap. That price puts it on par with other high-end camping packs from premium brands like Arc'teryx, Deuter, and Gregory. So, can it justify the premium price? The years I've voluntarily carried this pack should give you an idea, but let's dive into exactly why I've kept this pack around––and why it still fuels my hatred for the ILBE.
Osprey Atmos AG 65 backpack
When I first got my hands on the Atmos 65 AG (the name was slightly different at the time), it felt instantly familiar. It also felt like holding the real thing for the first time after using a cheap knock-off for years. Its shoulder straps and hip belt are well-padded, the top pouch is removable, and there's an external pouch for things like warming layers or a raincoat. The rain cover is built-in, so it's one less thing for me to misplace.
Materials are another thing that separates excellent packs from mediocre ones. Instead of heavy canvas and thick foam, Osprey uses lightweight fabric and padding that manage to be durable without being heavy. For something like this to be both light and strong, you know there's a tradeoff and it comes at the price tag. The Atmos cost me nearly $300 when I bought it. By the time I finished fitting it properly, though, I didn't mind the price one bit.
Testing the Osprey Atmos AG 65 backpack (Scott Murdock)
Less expensive packs provide similar durability by using tough materials and robust components everywhere. That approach works and saves money on testing, but it results in a heavy product. Atmos packs balance weight, durability, and cost by using nylon as thick as 620-denier in high-wear areas, and as thin as 100-denier in others. Some pieces are thin mesh. By rigorously testing its products, Osprey knows exactly where strength is required, and where lightness can be achieved.
The large main compartment is cavernous enough to store large items like a tent and bulky clothing. The sleeping bag compartment in the bottom can be accessed from the top or with the front zipper. It's a nice touch from a convenience standpoint, but I also like being able to keep my sleeping bag isolated from the rest of my grubby gear.
Outside, there are a number of zippers and open pouches to store the gear you use most. The top pouch, or brain, has two compartments (one of which contains the rain cover) and can be removed for shorter trips that require less equipment. Adjustable straps allow this top pouch to extend or tighten down depending on how full the main compartment is. Once buckled down, it wraps around the pack's body and creates a nice, snug fit.
An internal reservoir accommodates a three-liter water system, and both shoulder straps feature a pair of elastic retaining straps for the drinking tube. There's an assortment of pockets to keep things like water bottles and maps readily accessible, and zippered compartments to keep valuables like car keys secure. One of my favorite features is the mesh back panel that creates air flow between me and my pack. That doesn't just keep me cool, it prevents sweat from building up and irritating my skin on long hikes.
Osprey offers three sizes: large, medium, and small. That refers to the size of torso each bag is meant to accommodate, rather than its capacity. By adjusting the placement of the hip belt, I can tailor fitment to my spine. With that taken care of, all I have to do is tighten the usual straps for a great fit every time. All sizes are meant for loads up to 50 pounds, and even the large pack weighs only 4.64 pounds. That's roughly half of what an ILBE weighs, for comparison.
How we tested the Osprey Atmos AG 65 backpack
In the seven years I've owned this pack, I've preferred dispersed camping to established campsites. The idea of leaving the comfort of my own house to listen to someone else's conversations and sleep within 10 feet of a paved road just doesn't sound like fun to me. I've turned to the Atmos for several remote camping trips, and it's impressed me every time.
My longest trip was a stay in Desolation Wilderness. The hike in was about 10 miles, with the first half looking more like stairs than a trail. After the great Stairmaster adventure, the trail was mostly above the treeline and put me in direct, high-altitude sunlight for the remainder of the hike. That kind of heat isn't what I'm built for, but the Atmos did a great job of keeping my back ventilated and cool.
I err on the side of lightness when it comes to packing, but I still carry enough gear to create a burden if carried improperly. Things like a three-person tent, cold-weather sleeping bag, Jetboil camp stove, and E-tool add up. Factor in enough warming layers and rain gear for the unpredictable Sierra Nevadas, and packs can get heavy before you know it. The anti-gravity moniker might sound like a stretch, but I was thrilled with how light the marital half (equivalent to about 80 percent) of my wife's and my combined camping load felt.
What we like about the Osprey Atmos AG 65 backpack
I know we're not supposed to make comfort-based decisions, but there's no need to make carrying all your gear more painful than it needs to be. There is something noble and good about having sore legs at the end of the day––you don't get extra points for being tortured by shitty gear.
Comfort is one area where the Atmos excels. A full camping load with enough clothes, food, and equipment for a week in the field feels unbelievably light in this pack. Part of that is because the pack itself doesn't weigh very much, and part is because of how well it places the load on my body. Pull it high and snug, and you'll feel like pounds are falling off. Even my tattered spine and knees feel relatively fresh carrying the Atmos, and that's about as good as I can hope for.
This is due to the pack's design. Osprey obviously puts extensive research and development into its products, and they improve every year. Pockets and dividers are well-placed. The padding is excellent. The back and hip belt are rigid enough to support the recommended 50-pound capacity without impeding my movement. High-quality materials make all the difference, and I can't say enough about how well the lightweight nylon performs in all kinds of temperatures and weather.
Customization is another key advantage of high-end packs like the Atmos AG 65. No two bodies are exactly alike, so it's not realistic to think that a manufacturer can build one pack that everyone likes. To account for this natural variation, Osprey made the suspension system easy to adjust to a wide range of shapes and sizes. The shoulder straps and hip belt can quickly and easily without tools to match your torso length, shoulder with, and waist diameter.
Once you have the pack loaded and adjusted to the perfect fit, you'll still interact with moving parts every time you use it. Straps and buckles are well-built and sturdy. The shoulder straps and hip belt, in particular, are easy to adjust with the pack in place. Some hip belts make adjustments a real chore and can be a recipe for a tweaked back. Others can be damn near impossible to adjust once they reach the tightest setting. Not so with the Atmos series.
Finally, appearance matters. Osprey, like some other brands, has done a nice job of making packs look functional and rugged without going overboard. The Atmos series uses fairly monotone color schemes with just enough pop from an alternate color to be interesting. Looks are subjective, but I think Osprey does a really nice job from a design standpoint.
What we don't like about the Osprey Atmos AG 65 backpack
The only problem I've had with my Atmos is a broken zipper. I crammed just a little too much into one of the external pockets, and the zipper popped apart when I tried to force it shut. Osprey has changed the design since then, so maybe I wasn't the only one. It's also nice to know the company backs its products with such an epic lifetime warranty.
I'll take the blame for that, but I also recognize that the zipper isn't exactly heavy-duty. Getting a pack of this size under five pounds isn't easy, and some of the components won't be as tough as you might expect if you're used to military equipment. It'll still get the job done; you just can't be a meathead with it.
They say that less is more, and the Osprey Atmos AG 65 definitely supports that theory. Years of continuous improvement have resulted in a pack that has all the features you need, with none of the crap you don't. It's strong enough to handle a reasonable amount of wear and tear, and light enough to make you hungry for another mile.
I'll be honest, I usually go camping because my wife enjoys it. Right after I got out of the Marine Corps, hiking and camping sounded too much like a field exercise for my comfort. I quickly learned how different the two experiences are. I've come to enjoy carrying gear miles into the wilderness––in no small part due to having the right equipment.
Saved rounds
I actually worked with a Marine who was related to someone involved in the ILBE's design process. He argued that the pack was a good product, it was just being used improperly. At his request, a few of us tried it wearing just our cammies and, sure enough, it fit fine. It was still heavy and a bit crude in terms of materials, but the pressure points and back strain were gone. Apparently, no one bothered to tell the designers that the ILBE would be worn over body armor. All its ergonomic features and load-bearing attributes went out the window the second a plate carrier was added to the equation.
Today, the ILBE is another piece of retired military equipment being snatched up for discount prices at surplus stores. Preppers, hikers, and hunters are putting it to use and seem to love it. After all, it is "mil-spec." They wish they had access to military equipment, and those on the inside are buying civilian gear to fix what standard-issue got wrong. Funny how that works.
FAQs about the Osprey Atmos AG 65 backpack
More questions? Here's Task & Purpose's additional brief.
Q. How much does the Osprey Atmos 65 AG backpack cost?
A. This Osprey Atmos 65 AG costs about $265, but if you can fit a size small, you might be able to score one for as little as $205.
Q. How do I use all this sizing information?
A. The pack itself has a capacity rating of 65 liters. That's fairly large in the camping world and generally used for trips lasting three to five days. Beyond that, you're generally looking at expedition packs. The frame is available in small, medium, and large sizes. That's used to fit the pack to your torso size, and getting this right is critical to preventing discomfort and injury. Take the time to get fitted at your local outfitter or use Osprey's fitment guide.
Q. Are Osprey packs durable?
A. Reducing weight often comes at the cost of durability, but high-end materials keep Osprey packs strong. If you do manage to damage your pack, Osprey backs their products up with its aptly named All Mighty Guarantee.
Q. How do Osprey packs compare to other outdoor adventure brands?
A. Osprey is one of the best brands in the business. Other top-tier manufacturers include Deuter, Gregory, and Arc'teryx.
Q. Will my significant other trick me into carrying all our gear in this pack?
A. Yes. Good thing it's comfortable.
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The ability to maintain an independent identity as a band whilst upgrading live sets to O2-size venues and stadiums, playing with the Stone Roses at Wembley and being signed to a major label can't be straightforward, but Blossoms continue to manage the conflict with ease.
A large part of their success is driven by the fact that they were authentic to begin with; derived from a scene and environment that people love with a continued demand attached. Whilst the duration of Blossoms' live sets has close to doubled, and performance and production values are now slick and polished, it is still the same band. With every music fan in Japan knowing who they are, even just compared with last year they have transformed at a rate few can match.
What's evident tonight (13th Dec) – when Liam Gallagher is playing not far away in Islington – is the increase in confidence and intensity of expression and projection, of a more character-led and dramatic sort. The set is well compiled and focuses on hits from their debut album coupled with tracks from this year's follow-up Cool Like You.
Frontman Tom Ogden previously spoke about watching Amy, the tragic documentary about Amy Winehouse, and how it led towards a more intimate songwriting approach, and the last gig of their current tour documents this – it's a supreme show compared with some previous highly credible ones. A spirited crowd is on alert following a blasting out of the speakers of I Am The Resurrection, This Charming Man, Mardy Bum and Supersonic, and Blossoms do not disappoint.
Kicking off with the energetic I Can't Stand It, followed by Unfaithful, both nicely complemented by Honey Sweet, leads to a vivid response. The idea of moshing at a Blossoms gig is not what springs to mind, but it's actually happening. Cool Like You and Blow follow, as do How Long Will It Last and Getaway. 'Do we have anyone in love in the room?', asks Tom before launching into the upbeat, synth-ridden Love Talk and the disco-synth anthem I Just Imagined You. 'We have wanted to headline this venue for a long time', he reveals, just before the indie blues feel of Smashed Pianos, which mercurially leads onto Blown Rose.
The band's versatility is obvious, stretching from the Twin Peaks/Stranger Things' vibe of Stranger Still to the pop values of Between The Eyes. 'This is for anyone who's ever been heartbroken', declares Tom before an acoustic version of My Favourite Room.
The set is finalised over a concoction of You're Gorgeous, Last Christmas, Half The World Away and Don't Look Back in Anger, while the decision to lend a tribute The Smiths with Bigmouth Strikes Again in the encore, of which At Most A Kiss and Charlemagne are also a part, works and shows how far they have come.
Blossoms are only going to get bigger; the thought that they could be headlining Wembley in a year or two is by no means ridiculous.


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Comunisme de guerra o comunisme militar (rus: Военный коммунизм, 1918 - 1921) va ser el sistema econòmic i polític que existí a la Rússia soviètica durant la Guerra Civil Russa, entre 1918 i 1921. D'acord amb la historiografia soviètica, els bolxevics adoptaren aquesta política amb la intenció de mantenir les ciutats i a l'Exèrcit Roig amb subministraments d'armes i menjar, en unes condicions en les que tots els mecanismes econòmics i relacions comercials estaven sent destruïts per la guerra. El Comunisme de Guerra, que començà al juny de 1918, va ser reforçat pel Consell Econòmic Suprem, conegut com a Vesenkha. Va acabar el 21 de març de 1921, amb l'inici de la Nova Política Econòmica, que s'estengué fins al 1928.

El comunisme de guerra incloïa les polítiques següents:
 tota la indústria era nacionalitzada, introduint-se una direcció estrictament centralitzada.
 s'introduïa el monopoli de l'Estat sobre el comerç exterior
 s'establia una estricta disciplina sobre els treballadors, i els vaguistes podien arribar a ser afusellats
 s'establien deures laborals obligatoris sobre les classes no-treballadores
 s'establia la prodazviorstka, el requisament dels excedents agrícoles de la pagesia per distribuir-los entre la resta de la població
 s'establia el racionament del menjar i de la majoria de comoditats, distribuint-se de manera centralitzada
 l'empresa privada esdevenia il·legal
 s'establia un control militaritzat de la xarxa ferroviària
 s'augmentava la jornada laboral.

Com que totes aquestes mesures van implementar-se en una època de guerra civil, hi va haver menys coherència i coordinació a la pràctica del que pogués semblar sobre el paper. Grans regions de Rússia estaven fora del control dels bolxevics, i el pobre estat de les comunicacions feia que fins i tot les regions lleials als comunistes sovint havien d'actuar per iniciativa pròpia, sense ordres o coordinació central de Moscou. Va haver un gran debat sobre si el "comunisme de guerra" representava una política econòmica en el mateix sentit de la paraula o simplement eren una sèrie de mesures desesperades amb la intenció de guanyar la guerra a qualsevol preu.

Els objectius dels Bolxevics en implementar el comunisme de guerra són objecte de controvèrsia. Alguns comentaristes, entre ells diversos de bolxevic, han argumentat que era amb l'únic propòsit de guanyar la guerra. El mateix Lenin, per exemple, va dir que la confiscació dels excedents de la pagesia era una mesura que s'havia pres per les imperatives condicions del temps de guerra. D'altres comentadors, com l'historiador Richard Pipes, el filòsof Michael Polanyi o economistes com Paul Craig Roberts o Sheldon L. Richman han comentat que el comunisme de guerra era una temptativa per eliminar immediatament la propietat privada, la producció d'articles de consum i el mercat de canvi, i així implementar l'economia comunisme; a més que els líders bolxevics esperaven augmentar immediatament i a gran escala la producció. Aquesta opinió va ser subscrita per Nikolai Bukharin, que va dir que vam concebre el comunisme de guerra com l'universal, com la forma normal de la política econòmica del proletariat victoriós i no per durar només la guerra.

El comunisme de guerra va agreujar catastròficament les dures experiències de la població de resultes de la guerra. Els pagesos rebutjaren col·laborar en produir menjar, i el govern va anar molt més enllà. Els treballadors començaren a emigrar de les ciutats cap al camp, on les oportunitats de produir-se menjar per a si mateix eren molt majors. Entre 1918 i 1920, Petrograd va perdre el 75% de la seva població, mentre que Moscou en perdia el 50%. Per tota Rússia emergí un mercat negre, malgrat l'amenaça de l'aplicació de la llei marcial. El ruble s'enfonsà, sent substituït per un sistema de canvi i, el 1921, la indústria pesant havia caigut a uns nivells del 20% del que es fabricava el 1913. El 90% de les transaccions comercials eren a canvi de menjar més que no pas de diners. El 70% de les locomotores necessitaven reparacions, i el requisament de menjar, combinat amb els efectes de 7 anys de guerra i d'una gran sequera contribuïren a una fam que causa entre 3 i 10 milions de morts.

Com a resultat de tot plegat, s'estengué per tot el país una onada de vagues de treballadors i revoltes camperoles, com la revolta Tambov. El punt d'inflexió va ser la revolta Kronstadt, a la base naval al març de 1921. La revolta causà un efecte d'alerta sobre Lenin, car els mariners del Kronstadt eren considerats pels bolxevics com els més rojos dels rojos. Després del final de la guerra civil la política del comunisme de guerra va ser substituïda per la Nova Política Econòmica.

Referències

Terminologia soviètica
Història de la Unió Soviètica
Política de la Unió Soviètica
Economia del segle XX
Economia de la Unió Soviètica

Comunisme
Guerra Civil Russa

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Needless to say, I need to fix meals that are quick and easy after having 3-1/2 year old and 13-month old boys here all day. I found this recipe for Chipotle Chicken Salad while searching for recipes using rotisserie chicken (Sam's sells biggest rotisserie chickens I've found). With a couple of minor 'tweaks', it turned out to be not only easy but really tasty! I had the chicken cut, the beans rinsed and drained, the onions chopped and dressing made the night before.
Serve it up with a topping of Mexican blend cheese. There are not only crushed tortilla chips mixed into the salad but I served the salad with extra chips to garnish with a bite of salad on top. Have any of you tried the new Xochitl tortilla chips yet?. They are thin, crispy and a wonderful treat!
Happy May and Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Remove chicken breast from bone and cut into large chunks and reserve.
Purée cilantro, chipotles, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small chopper/blender, then slowly whisk in olive oil. Adjust to taste with either more adobo sauce, sour cream or lime juice.
Place romaine, chicken pieces, chopped onion, black beans, cubed avocado, tomato and crushed tortilla chips into a large salad bowl.
Add enough dressing to coat and toss gently.
Serve with additional tortilla chips for garnish and to scoop the salad.
Note: The original recipe does not call for sour cream but I find it's a nice, cool counterpart to the chipotles in adobo. The salad can also be served on whole romaine leaves rather than mixed with chopped romaine.
PS: Did you know that you chipotle peppers in adobo can be frozen? I put one pepper and a little adobo sauce on a piece of plastic wrap and twist the ends together. Do this with all of the peppers left in the can and then place them in a zipper freezer bag.
They are so handsome and getting so big :) They are adorable!
Your chicken salad is right up my alley. I will definitely be making this soon!
I love finding ways to take advantage of rotisserie chickens... and chipotle ranks high on my list. Can't wait to give this one a try.
PS - the boys are adorable!!
They are so cute!! I can get a lot of mileage out of a rotisserie chicken. Not sure about the heat in the chipotles, but the rest sounds yummy. I have not tried the chips yet - will look for them at the grocery.
Oh, as the weather is (finally) warming, salads become especially enjoyable and this one sounds delightful! A lot of the flavors in this salad are a little new to our palate as Mexican cuisine is one we are least familiar with. Our kids are way ahead of us and are great introducing us to great new tastes.
That sounds wonderful for a warm spring evening meal.
Typo! It's a shock to me too ;). Fun times!
Precious grandsons--I can't wait for a few!! We get the rotisserie chicken from Costco which is quite good. I think this might be a good dish for Cinco de Maya!
Your grandsons are far more sophisticated than mine! Mine still prefer Mac and Cheese or chicken nuggets.
But the salad topped off the charming grandsons in a beautiful fashion!
we have a few fave chicken salads..I will add this one..
Busier and cuter :). Thank you, Monique!
Mmmmm..this sounds perfect for those evenings when we need something quick and easy. I know what you mean about needing to find those types of meals! I have been spending time at my daughter's...my nine month old granddaughter has us hopping!
The salad is indeed quick to fix and so delicious too.
Oh my but that looks good! When I work on the mainland I have a Chipotle Chicken Salad for lunch at least once in the week. I've never asked the restaurant for a recipe, but now I have yours - thanks!
Your wee grandsons are adorable. What a treat for you and memories being made for them.
Your grandsons are so adorable I can imagine how you look forward to Mondays and then collapse Monday evening. Great to think ahead to prepare what you can the night before. Your salad sounds yummy. How nice to always have Monday to look forward to.
Your grandchildren are adorable! I can imagine how you must be looking forward to each Monday!
A lovely plate of salad, looks very, very, good!
We do look forward to Mondays. Thank you, Joyce!
How nice that you have a special day to spend with your grandchildren. I'm sure you must look forward to Mondays.
I'm always on the look-out for new ways to serve left-over chicken. Your salad looks delicious and I love the idea of the crunch from the chips.
Thanks, Sam. We do look forward to our time with them.
This looks very nice Susan - I seem to like everything with the word chipotle in it.
Aren't rosisserie chickens a wonderful thing. And this salad looks so good. I have a similar version I've made with shrimp. But it's on a tostada. This would be MUCH easier to eat.
This is such a delightful salad Susan and I can totally understand you trying to prepare something quick and tasty. Kids are so full of energy and they do require full attention as they tends to be very unpredictable sometimes. But I think being around them fills you with so much joy and fun that is worth all the trouble. Happy 1st of May!
Oh - to be a grandma! Still waiting! All of the flavours in this dish are favourites of mine - as long as the chipotle is not too much - love the smoke, not the heat.
Love the gorgeous salad recipe, looks delish!
It's so great that you have built-in time to spend with them! This salad looks so tasty...definitely big on flavor!
The boys are adorable and such good little salad eaters!
What cuties they are! I imagine that's a full Monday and an easy dinner is in order.
Your grandsons are adorable! I frequently babysit my two grandsons and I take care of my grand daughter every day now as my daughter went back to work full time, so quick and easy meals are also on my agenda, Susan. This looks delicious! Mexican food is so popular here in Colorado and I'm learning more about it as I am a real novice in making this cuisine.
Anytime I see the word chipotle my heart skips a beat... I just love the flavor. Lovely quick chicken salad.... using rotisserie chicken is such a time saver and many are really delicious ( I'm very fond of the Peruvian style of rotisserie chicken myself). Will make this soon.
Good for your daughter. I'm sure she'll have a good time and learn a lot in her MBA program. My hubby is 1/2 way done with his. Can't wait for his graduation day to come!
I love your quick, easy and healthful Chipotle Chicken Salad! I agree, after taking care of two young kids, all you want is a simple meal. ;) I can always use a simple recipe like this. Wish you a wonderful weekend.
You are so fortunate to have grandkids close by. I don't see mine nearly as much as I'd like. Yours are dolls.
Kudos to your daughter, too!
Anyway....nice dinner salad chock full of great flavors.
Have not seen the Xochitl tortilla chips yet, will watch for them.
The boys are so adorable! You are very kind to do that every week. I would be exhausted watching mine, I don't think I could watch all 5 of them all day. A few hours and I am beat!
This chicken salad sounds delicious and I often need quick dinners on evenings when I have any of my grands. My daughter will soon bless us with our 7th grand and this will be her second child. Tomorrow evening I will babysit my sons three girls while they go to a Derby Party. I never tire of seeing them but they can surely wear you out but in a good way. My oldest son has twin boys and we are now back on baseball fields enjoying them in Little League. Grands are just the BEST!!!!! I look forward to trying this recipe.
Perfect for Cinco de Mayo!!!
beautifully plated and photograph too!
Just look at those two cuties...you are one lucky mamie! And your salad is beautiful..I love salads, all salads..and when they are quick to put together, especially now when fiddling in the garden a lot...all the better.
What a delicious sounding chicken salad...as you say, perfect after a busy day.
I love these kids are adorable and your chicken Susan look amazing!!
What a fun reason to cook too, when you are having company! This looks so fresh and light preparing for the nice weather (which we are still waiting for!) But we do start to crave salads this time of year and I just love anything with a kick. How wonderful that she is getting her MBA and that you can help out!


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With today's Friday's Featured Food comes an apology to any kangaroo loving people out there, of which some of my ex workmates and friends in Australia were. Personally I actually love kangaroo meat, and it's something I miss from time to time, having closed the door on my time living in the land down under back in 2011. However I'm keen to reminisce today and tell you all about the immense kangaroo curry that we made in the flat once (OK, so my flatmate Rebecca Yu made it, but we all helped in some way!).
What do you put in an Australian kangaroo curry?
Kangaroo Meat – the essential ingredient for your Aussie Roo Curry!
The kangaroo curry ready to eat! Lovely stuff! Devoured and necked down with an Australian beer of course!
Hats off to my former flatmate Rebecca Yu for being the chef for this one. I had great times in Australia and if you go there I strongly recommend trying kangaroo and going for a kangaroo curry! Make your own recipe. Or you could try my very own speciality, Wallaby Bolognaise!!
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I'd love to try Kangaroo one day. Looks tasty!


By Lara Tenbarge on April 5, 2017. Leave a comment.
Rachel Davis is our career accelerator program (CAP) advisor.
As a CAP advisor, tell us more about what you do.
In my role as CAP advisor, I meet with students in and out of the classroom to help guide them through the career development process. From the big questions like, "What do I want to do when I graduate?" to the little details of resumes and interviews, I'm here to help every step of the way as they search for the right career for them. I also facilitate sessions to help prepare students to attend career fairs, career readiness workshops, such as resume writing, host an American etiquette luncheon, and I teach a few courses in the UNIV (Live, Learn, Grow) classes about career assessments and University Career Center services.
What advice would you give to a student looking for an internship or full-time position?
Come talk to me! We can figure out the best places to look for positions, how best to market yourself in your application materials, and how to make a good impression in the interview process. I'd also recommend using your time at KU to the fullest to build up your resume, which means getting involved in student organizations, volunteering, and learning more about your strengths.
What advice would you give to a Freshman who is still figuring out what they want to major in or do as a career?
Choosing a major or a career can be a really tough process. Thankfully, we have several assessments that can help you see how your personality, interests, and skills match up to a career or major. In addition to assessments, you can research careers online, shadow someone in a career of interest, and talk to people in the field in which you're interested.
Have you travelled or worked abroad? If so, where and tell me more about your experience.
I've travelled to several countries including Canada, France, Scotland, Ireland, England, Iceland, and Greenland. Some of my favorite places I've visited are Shakespeare and Company in Paris, the Montreal Botanical Garden, and Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh.
Where is your favorite place to go in Lawrence?
I've really enjoyed exploring the city. It has lots of good food, live music, and fun shops to visit (and not just on Mass Street!). I'm looking forward to the weather warming up to enjoy the walking trails, parks, and outdoor events around town.
I enjoy baking, watching T.V., going on walks with my husband and our dog, and seeing standup comedy performances when I can.


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Cundall Family Tree
Thomas Wing Cundall (1865 - 1914)
Home Index Census No pictures No documents
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Cundall =
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Thomas Wing Cundall was the son of Isaac Blezard Cundall and Hannah Wing.
Thomas was born on Saturday 8 April 1865 in Theobald Street, Aldenham, Radlett, near Watford, Hertfordshire.
He was christened on Sunday 7 May 1865 at Aldenham, Hertfordshire.
Thomas married Lena Farthing on Sunday 2 April 1893 in St Stephen's Church in the Parish of Kensington, London.
The witnesses at the marriage were Margaret Izzard and Harry Templemore.
Thomas was 28 years old and Lena was about 25 years old when they married.
He had the following children from his marriage to Lena Farthing:
- Thomas Wing Cundall born on 5 December 1896 at 1, Sydney Mews, Kensington, London.
- Lena (Topsy) Cundall born on 8 February 1900 at 1, Sydney Mews, Kensington, London.
- George Edward Cundall born on 26 March 1902 at Kensington, London.
- Caroline Sylvia Cundall born in 1905 at Kensington, London.
- John Cundall born on 20 May 1907 at Kensington, London.
- Rosina (Rose) Cundall born on 9 August 1908 at Kensington, London.
The places where he lived have been identified as:
From To Place Source of Information
1865 Theobald Street, Aldenham, Radlett, near Watford, Hertfordshire. Note 1.
1871 Cottage, Tin Row, Downside Common, Cobham, Surrey. Note 2.
1881 Stanwell, Middlesex. Note 3.
1893 66, Cavendish Place, Eastbourne. Note 4.
1896 1901 1, Sydney Mews, Kensington, London. Notes 5 & 6.
1903 1908 Kensington, London. Note 7.
Thomas was a Garden Labourer and Butcher (Journeyman). He worked for a Butchers in Sydney Mews, South Kensington during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Thomas died when he was about 49 years old, around 1914.
Notes - Sources of information:
1. Birth Certificate.
2. See 1871 Census.
4. Marriage Certificate.
5. Birth Certificates of his children Thomas Wing and Lena Cundall.
7. Birth Registration Index of his children.
Parish Registers and IGI:
Census Data:
Year Address
1871 Cottage, Tin Row, Downside Common, Cobham, Surrey.
1881 Stanwell, Middlesex.
1901 1 Sydney Mews (Coach House over Stable), Kensington, London.
1911 1 Sydney Mews, Fulham Road, South Kensington, Middlesex.


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Output will be
0:3
1:2
3:4

Thank you for your time, please help me with that idea!

A: Use an object instead of an array, indexed by id.

window.components = [];
function add_array(id, component) {
    window.components[id] = [id, component];
}

add_array(0, 1);
add_array(0, 2);
add_array(0, 3);
add_array(1, 2);
add_array(3, 4);

for (const [id, component] of Object.values(window.components)) {
    console.log(id + ':' + component);
}

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