This is the majority of the AOW Keepers Campaign converted to AOWSM, which you will need to play them, of course. More correctly the maps were made from scratch, since the word "conversion" seems to imply that some tool was used. There is no such tool.
The maps progress through the Keepers campaign playing halfling, dwarves, then elves. There are no options to take the lizard route or any other, however, you may take the highman route if you follow the instructions in the text.
Each map contains beginning and ending text taken right from the original game. Some may contain a few sentences of my own manufacture for reasons which will become clear to you.
There are some problems which are described fully in the included text.
The maps are well made and fun to play. Perhaps the first ones are a bit easy, but there's a nice built-in event to make them harder if you want. There are a few other events and stuff to spice things up a bit, but not much.


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Supreme Court Limits Investors Right to Sue in Securities Fraud Lawsuits
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By Kristen Friend, staff U.S. Supreme Court and Congress writer – June 14, 2011
The Supreme Court issued an opinion on Monday barring a group of investors from proceeding with a lawsuit against Janus Capital Group for allegedly making misleading statements in Janus mutual fund prospectuses.
The Justices' Conference Room, where the Justices meet in private to discuss cases. Photograh by Steve Petteway
The ruling overturned a decision by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals that had allowed the lawsuit to move forward.
At issue was whether Janus Capital Management (JCM), in its role as adviser to the Janus Investment Fund, could be held primarily liable for false or misleading statements made in the fund's prospectus. In its appeal, Janus argued that because the mutual funds were a separate legal entity, owned by investors, neither the adviser nor its subsidiaries could be held liable in a private securities fraud action. The Supreme Court agreed.
In the decision, the Justices addressed the question of how to assign liability to legally independent companies that nonetheless conduct business as a seemingly singular entity with mutual actors and interests.
In 2003, the New York State Attorney General announced that an ongoing investigation had uncovered evidence of secret deals between JCM and several hedge finds. According to the discreet arrangements, the hedge funds were allowed to engage in market-timing trades using assets from Janus Investment Funds. [1] While a few large investors were allowed to privately make risky day trades, the Janus funds were advertised publicly as safe for long-term investors. The prospectus indicated that market-timing was discouraged and that steps were taken to curb the practice.
As a result of the attorney general's complaint against JCM, investors left en masse, quickly removing $14 billion from the funds. Reacting to the rapid loss of capital, shares of Janus Capital Group, Inc. (JCG), owner of JCM, suffered a 12.7 percent loss between September 2 and September 4 of 2003. [2]
Investors engaged in market-timing take advantage of differences in the opening and closing times of foreign markets to make short-term purchases or sales of foreign securities. Since markets on the other side of the world close before markets in New York, investors can make speculative trades based on news that is released after the foreign markets have closed. Janus's favored investors could, for example, buy a foreign security at an artificially low price with the knowledge that the security was likely to open higher due to post-closing developments. [3] This was done without the knowledge and at the expense of the long-term investors.
Craig Wiggins filed the original complaint against JCG in a Colorado district court in November of 2003. In 2004, the case was transferred to the District of Maryland so that it could be integrated with other similar actions. The district court appointed First Derivative Traders as the lead plaintiff. Shareholders of JCG, led by First Derivative, added JCM to the class action suit against JCG, (collectively Janus), alleging both had violated federal securities laws by misleading long-term investors. [4]
First Derivative's amended complaint observed that JCG used JCM, a wholly owned subsidiary, as its primary operating company. The boards of both JCG and JCM have common members, and JCG derives the majority of its revenue through JCM. The complaint charged that as an investment adviser, JCM was "responsible for the day-to-day management of [the] investment portfolio and other business affairs of the funds." [5] Furthermore, the prospectuses were published publicly on a joint Janus funds-JCG-JCM website.
Janus, First Derivative asserted, violated Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 in prohibit fraud in connection with the purchase or sale of any security. Companies that perpetrate fraud or deception can be held privately civilly liable. Rule 10b-5 makes it "unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly" [6] to manipulate or mislead investors in the sale or purchase of a security.
The district court dismissed the case, saying that the shareholders had failed to meet the requirements of a claim under Section 10(b) because the complaint, "contain[ed] no allegations that JCG actually made or prepared the prospectuses." [7]
The Fourth Circuit reversed upon appeal, saying both JCG and JCM had "helped" draft the incorrect documents. The court stated that Janus, "by participating in the writing and dissemination of the prospectuses, made the misleading statements contained in the documents." [8] Because of the close relationship between the Janus companies, investors could reasonably assume Janus had directed or at least approved of the false claims.
In accepting the case, the Supreme Court addressed two questions: whether an adviser can be held legally responsible for participating in false statements made by another company and whether an adviser can be held liable in securities fraud actions for statements it did not make directly.
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of indirect liability for aiding and abetting deceptive practices in the 1994 case Central Bank of Denver, N.A. v. First Interstate Bank of Denver, N.A. The case involved manipulative practices that ultimately led to a bond default. First Interstate Bank and other bondholders sued several entities, including Central Bank, who they claimed was "secondarily liable" for adding and abetting in the fraud. [9]
The Court found that Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 do not allow a private plaintiff to bring an aiding and abetting suit. The case marked a turning point in the interpretation of securities fraud rules. Prior to the ruling, secondary actors like trustees, attorneys, and banks were often found guilty of misconduct under Rule 10b-5. [10]
In its brief to the Court, Janus argued that according to Central Bank, no aiding and abetting liability exists in private 10(b) claims. Janus, as an adviser and service provider, merely assisted another company and could not be held legally responsible for statements made by that company. Janus also claimed that reinterpreting the aiding and abetting standard would create an overly litigious climate in which investors would rush to sue other service providers. [11]
First Derivative countered that should the Court adopt Janus's position, it "would provide a roadmap for unscrupulous companies to commit securities fraud." [12] A firm would simply have to create a shell company that could be used to distribute misleading or manipulative information, insulating itself from charges of fraud.
During oral arguments, much of the questioning centered on the interpretation of the word "make." Justice Sotomayor seemed skeptical of Janus's claim that they could not be held liable for information they wrote simply because the false statements were attributed to the mutual funds. During questioning, Sotomayor asked Mark Perry, attorney for Janus, "Do you mean to tell me that puppets become a legal defense for someone who intentionally manipulates the market information?" [13]
Justices Kennedy and Sotomayor also questioned Perry about who controlled the day-to-day activities of the mutual funds. Perry argued that control was irrelevant. The fact that the funds were a separate legal entity automatically precluded JCG and JCM from any civil liability. [14] To make and to cause to be made, Perry argued, are two legally distinct actions. Janus simply could not make a statement that was attributed to an independently governed company.
David Frederick, arguing for First Derivative, attempted to narrow the focus of the case from all service providers to the specific actions of JCM. At the same time, Frederick argued for a broader interpretation of the word make. In response to questions from Justice Scalia, Frederick said, "We address the definition of 'make' under the SEC's interpretation, which is entitled to deference, as being to create or to compose or to accept as one's own." [15]
Assistant to the Solicitor General Curtis Gannon, representing the United States, also argued on behalf of First Derivative. Gannon stated that to make a statement and to create a statement are the same thing. [16] In an amicus brief, the U.S. argued that, "the Court can resolve this case by holding that a defendant 'makes' a false statement actionable under § 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 when the defendant creates or causes a misstatement to exist, falsely describes its own conduct, and disseminates that statement." [17] Since Janus, as a manager, developed the language for the mutual fund prospectuses, they could be said to have created the false statements.
The 5-4 decision was split along ideological lines, with Justice Thomas issuing the opinion and Justices Kagan, Breyer, Sotomayor and Ginsburg dissenting. The Court said that Janus could not be held liable since they did not actually make the false statements. In the opinion, Thomas wrote, "One who prepares or publishes a statement on behalf of another is not its maker. And in the ordinary case, attribution within a statement or implicit from surrounding circumstances is strong evidence that a statement was made by – and only by – the party to whom it is attributed." [18]
Chicago-Kent College of Law associate professor William Birdthistle, who wrote an amicus brief in support of First Derivative, called the ruling simplistic. Birdthistle said, "What this ruling says is that as long as there are separate legal entities, even if management totally dominates all aspects, there's no liability." [19]
The decision is regarded as important because it further defines the limitations of private liability under Rule 10b-5. More mutual fund companies may choose to adopt a split management structure in order to shield owners and subsidiaries from liability. According to Robert Skinner, a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, "This is a very big decision for the industry. With this decision, the Supreme Court is saying that just being significantly involved in making prospectus statements isn't enough." [20]
The case is Janus Capital Group, Inc. v. First Derivative Traders No. 09-525.
1. http://www.ag.ny.gov/media_center/2003/sep/sep03a_03.html
2. http://topics.law.cornell.edu/supct/cert/09-525
3. http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/funds/2004-04-27-janus-settlement_x.htm
4. Fourth Circuit Opinion, available online at: http://pacer.ca4.uscourts.gov/opinion.pdf/071607.P.pdf
5. http://www.theracetothebottom.org/securities-issues/will-bad-funds-make-good-law-janus-v-first-derivative-trader.html
6. http://www.seclaw.com/seclaw.htm
8. Id.
9. Opinion, Central Bank of Denver, N. A. v. First Interstate Bank of Denver, N. A., et al. (1994), available online at http://supreme.justia.com/us/511/164/case.html
10. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bank_of_Denver_v._First_Interstate_Bank_of_Denver
11. Brief for Petitioner Janus Capital Group, available online at http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/publishing/preview/publiced_preview_briefs_pdfs_09_10_09_525_Petitioner.authcheckdam.pdf
12. Brief for Respondent First Derivative Traders, available online at http://www.abanet.org/publiced/preview/briefs/pdfs/09-10/09-525_Respondent.pdf
13. Janus Capital Group v. First Derivative Traders – Oral Argument of Mark A. Perry, available online at http://www.oyez.org/cases/2010-2019/2010/2010_09_525/argument
14. Id.
15. Janus Capital Group v. First Derivative Traders – Oral Argument of David C. Frederick, available online at http://www.oyez.org/cases/2010-2019/2010/2010_09_525/argument
16. http://www.scotusblog.com/?p=110379
17. Brief for the United States of America in Support of Respondent, available online at http://www.abanet.org/publiced/preview/briefs/pdfs/09-10/09-525_RespondentAmCuUSA.pdf
18. Janus Capital Group, Inc., et al. v. First Derivative Traders (564 U. S. ____ (2011), available online at http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/10pdf/09-525.pdf
19. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/13/us-janus-lawsuit-court-idUSTRE75C3CC20110613
20. http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20110613/FREE/110619988
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Gay men defend Labour politician who agreed LGBT people aren't normal, say she isn't a homophobe
Joseph McCormick August 20, 2016
Friends of a Birmingham councillor who endorsed comments saying LGBT people aren't normal have leapt to her defence, saying she is not homophobic.
Comments that suggest LGBT people aren't normal and that Muslim MPs "sold their souls" for backing same-sex marriage were endorsed by Sharon Thompson, Labour Councillor for Soho Ward on Birmingham City Council
Thompson liked a number of comments on a Facebook post from February 2013, days after same-sex marriage passed the House of Commons, that made a number of derogatory remarks about LGBT people.
Birmingham Student Jaymaal Butt, aged 20, spoke to the Birmingham Mail to say that the councillor helped him after he came out as gay.
Butt said: "As an individual who has known Sharon for ten years both personally and politically, I am as well informed of her beliefs as anyone else.
"In 2015 I came out as gay to my family, and being a young gay Muslim it wasn't well accepted.
"But Sharon stood by me and played mediator between me and my family.
"Why would a woman who was homophobic support me in my time of need?
"If she was homophobic, when I decided enough was enough why would she have driven me around at midnight on a Sunday night to find me somewhere to live because I had been made homeless?
"I think it is ridiculous and ludicrous that she has been branded as homophobic. Sharon has a long history of working with the LGBT community."
Another man, Darren Kelly, said the councillor acted as a referee for him and his same-sex partner when they wanted to adopt.
Birmingham councillor Shafique Shah, also a former lord mayor, wrote on Twitter in Thompson's defence: "I am proud to have Cllr. Sharon Thompson as a colleague. A role model and inspiration to us all."
But the posts liked by Thompson were made by Mohammed Saleem, who lists his occupation as a Halal advisor to both the UK and EU Parliaments, blasted Muslim MPs who voted in favour of equal marriage, including Shabana Mahmood – the Labour MP who represents the same area as Ms Thompson.
In one post endorsed by Ms Thompson, it suggested that LGBT people weren't normal, by saying: "Adam and Eve were put on the planet from a higher authority for a reason. As parents, we have to do our best to explain normality."
Another liked by Ms Thompson said that Muslim MPs had "sold their souls" by voting for same-sex marriage and that Allah would "deal with them" for voting yes.
The Councillor also agreed that Muslim MPs who had voted for same-sex marriage had made it harder for other Muslims to be Muslim.
Although it was not endorsed by Ms Thompson, one comment on the thread suggested that homosexuals should be put to death.
Ms Thompson, who is active on Twitter, also posted that she believed marriage "is between one woman and one man". She added that she was a Christian who didn't support the redefinition of marriage.
She was elected to Birmingham City Council in May 2014.
According to the Labour4Ladywood website, Ms Thompson was selected in May 2013, just after the controversial comments that she endorsed were made.
The website also listed her as a magistrate. PinkNews has been unable to verify if she still serves in this capacity.
Ms Thompson told PinkNews: "I am not homophobic and refute any claims that suggest otherwise.
"I proudly uphold the aims and values of the Labour Party for equality and fighting prejudice.
"It's a serious allegation against me and I hope it is investigated accordingly."
The Labour Party added: "Cllr Thompson has made a clear statement outlining her position.
"The Labour Party treats all allegations of homophobia, intimidation or abuse very seriously. Any evidence of such behaviour will be looked at and action will be taken when relevant."
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Is it safe to eat lettuce, veggies and have ice in drinks in restaurants?
For produce – Most restaurants which cater to tourists wash their fruits and vegetables in a special way to disinfect them. Any moderately priced restaurant does this automatically.
For ice – Even basic restaurants use purchased purified ice.


"Joe Craig could be well justified as being compared to the great Anthony Horowitz."
I'm still building this website. It's taking ages, but the good news is that's because I'm busy writing books.
If you're a teacher or librarian, first of all I love you, but after that, invite me to visit your school. Anywhere in the world.


Steve Doman, Ted Wade, Paula Doman, Mark Doman and Ann Doman in the kitchen at Piquette Square. Not pictured are Bill and Ed Doman, who also helped provide lunch to the veterans at Piquette Square.
We thank the Doman family for providing a delicious BBQ and fixings lunch to the formerly homeless veterans residing at our Piquette Square!


The FBBC activities in 2015 will focus on the topic of "labor market".
Starting with a Thematic Task Force Meeting (TTFM) a joint position paper of the FBBC members will be developed on the basis of the TTFM.
Following the invitation of the Thematic Task Force Meeting Peter Hansen from Infocenter Grenze in the region of Sønderjylland-Schleswig joint the discussion on 12 May 2015 in Lübeck.
He provided an insight into the projects and activities as well as detailed question marks still in need to be addressed in the German-Danish border region around Flensburg.


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Q: How can I easily align elements of nested sequences in an equation? I'd like to have an equation where every next element of a sequence is on a new line and aligned with the previous element, but on multiple levels. It's like alignment in Lisp code, but in mathematical notation, not code listing.
If I use align, it's good for one level, but, if I use it for more levels, the other levels are aligned after the end of the longest line aligned at the first level. It works if I use aligned for every instance of every other level of alignment, but that becomes messy fast. A demonstration of that is at the end.
How can I easily align elements of nested sequences? That means that there wouldn't be much boilerplate code like an environment for every instance of alignment. I imagine that elastic tabstops would work well for that, but I haven't found and implementation of them in LATEX.
\documentclass{minimal}
\usepackage[paperwidth=5cm, paperheight=7cm]{geometry}
\usepackage{amsmath}

\begin{document}

\begin{align*}
    A = ( \  & \mathrm{stuff}, \\
        & \begin{aligned}
            ( \  & z, \\
                & \begin{aligned}
                    ( \  & 1, \\
                        & 2 \  ),
                \end{aligned} \\
                & a, \\
                & b \  ),
            \end{aligned} \\
            & \mathrm{stuff2} \  )
\end{align*}

\end{document}

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It is possible to achieve this with NiceArray and alignat*
\documentclass{book}

\usepackage{amsmath}
\usepackage{nicematrix}

\begin{document}

    \begin{minipage}[t]{2.5cm}

        with \verb|NiceArray|

        $\setlength{\arraycolsep}{0mm}
        \begin{NiceArray}[t]{l l l l l l}
            1 & & & & &
            \\
            & 2 & & & &
            \\
            & & 3 & & &
            \\
            & & & 4 & &
            \\
            & & & & 5 &
            \\
            & & & & & 6
        \end{NiceArray}$
    \end{minipage}%
    \hspace*{0.5cm}%
    \begin{minipage}[t]{2.5cm}

        with \verb|alignat*|

        \vspace*{-1.75\baselineskip}

        \begin{alignat*}{6}
            1 & & & & &
            \\
            & 2 & & & &
            \\
            & & 3 & & &
            \\
            & & & 4 & &
            \\
            & & & & 5 &
            \\
            & & & & & 6
        \end{alignat*}

    \end{minipage}

\end{document}

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Jena Malone vs Kristen Stewart
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In 2010, it was adapted into a Hindi film named 'We Are Family'
The movies she appeared in over the next few years include 'The Messenger' (2009), 'Sucker Punch' (2011), 'In Our Nature' (2012), '10 Cent Pistol' (2014) and 'Angelica' (2015)
She played a lead role in the 2008 supernatural horror film 'The Ruins'
She made her Broadway debut in 2006, appearing in a production of the play 'Doubt' which won the Tony award
In the next few years, she appeared in the films 'The United States of Leland' (2003), 'Saved!' (2004), 'The Ballad of Jack and Rose' (2005), and 'Lying' (2006)
Malone played the lead role in 'Donnie Darko', a 2001 American science fiction film, which was written and directed by Richard Kelly
'Stepmom', one of Malone's early works, is a 1998 comedy drama film directed by Chris Columbus
Jena Malone began her acting career with the 1996 TV film 'Bastard Out of Carolina'
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" Similarly in an interview with Harper's Bazaar in August 2017, Stewart stated that she was open to dating men again, saying, "I want to try everything"
Since late 2016, she has been dating New Zealander Victoria's Secret angel model, Stella Maxwell
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The filming took place in Japan and Singapore from August to September 2014
She was ranked #3 on Forbes magazine's highest-paid actress in 2013 with a total earning of 22 million dollars, #10 in 2014 with 12 million dollars, and #9 in 2015 with 12 million dollars
She previously dated her Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson, but they broke up in July 2012 after she was photographed in intimate embrace with her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders
On December 6, 2011, Stewart was named number one on Forbes magazine's list of "Hollywood's Best Actors for the Buck"
And again she was ranked #6 in the 2010 FHM list of "Sexiest Women in the World"
In 2009, Stewart starred in The Yellow Handkerchief, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and was released into theaters in 2010 by Samuel Goldwyn Films
Stewart met with Jett over the 2008–2009 New Year to prepare for the role; she prerecorded songs in a studio for the film
On November 16, 2007, Summit Entertainment announced that Stewart would play main character Isabella "Bella" Swan in the film Twilight, based on Stephenie Meyer's bestselling vampire romance novel of the same name
The next year, she played the character Maya in Fierce People (2006), directed by Griffin Dunne
"Stewart appeared in the fantasy-adventure film Zathura (2005), playing the role of Lisa, the irresponsible older sister of two little boys
Stewart starred in the Lifetime/Showtime television film Speak (2004), based on the novel by the same name by Laurie Halse Anderson
She is the second American winner after Adrien Brody, who won César Award for Best Actor in 2003
Stewart also played a tomboy, diabetic daughter of a divorced mother (Jodie Foster) in the film Panic Room (2002)
She also appeared in the independent film The Safety of Objects (2001), as the tomboy daughter of a troubled single mother (Patricia Clarkson)
Born in Los Angeles to parents working in show business, Stewart began her acting career in 1999 with uncredited roles and a minor character appearance in several films
Kristen Jaymes Stewart (born (1990-04-09)April 9, 1990) is an American actress, director and model
The film, despite mixed critical reception, was a box office success, grossing nearly $830 million worldwide, becoming the 40th highest-grossing film, and the highest-grossing film of the Twilight series
She was awarded with Bafta Rising Star award at the 63rd British Academy Film Awards
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September 25th. As usual for me after a few days of relentless tourism, I felt the need for a day off, so when the rest of the group departed for other parts of Brač, I settled down to read the papers in peace and quiet. I experimented with trying to find local walks but abandoned the idea when it became clear that I would have to pay for getting the details of a local route. I also wanted to get a photo of Perla from the other side of the harbour, where the light would be good in the afternoon, so, at about 1230 I set off to walk round the harbour.
and carried on round to my selected vantage point for photographing the boat. Alas, I had been too keen, and realised that the sun wouldn't be right for a while yet. The only thing for it was to find a spot of lunch, which I did in a restaurant called, engagingly, OmO; I have no idea why, but the burger was good and the chips were superb. So, by the time I returned to my selected site, the light was much better and I got this shot of Perla.
Whilst walking back to the boat, I realised that the breeze, while still occasionally gusty, had settled somewhat, and so thought it would be worth risking a foray with the drone. It was a bit scary, but I managed to get several aerial shots of Perla which look, I think, not bad.
It was a satisfactory way of passing the time until I could decently get myself a G&T to await the return of the group to hear the story of their day, which may well appear in these pages courtesy of Jane's good offices.
Until then, It's Time For The Bar, I think.
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Yes, it's lovely, like so many of the towns and villages in that area. I was pleased to get the drone up, and will shortly publish a video I did that afternoon.


Recently I attended a high-profile Investor Show, which I go to in order to meet industry figures, property friends and to network. When I have time, I am also interested to hear how other companies present their wares. Listening to a number of presentations, a theme began to emerge, either because they were reflected in the content of the presentations themselves, or as an inadvertent consequence of the presentations.
As human beings we are attracted by good deals and want them to work in our favour. In the property world this can tend to distort behaviour.
Take the issue of 3% stamp duty surcharge for investors in the UK. Over the last few years some of the less experienced investors may have felt compelled to make some unwise investment choices. For example, in the rush to beat the Stamp Duty surcharge being levied in the UK on properties bought in addition to the residential home, some investors behaved rashly, seeking buying short-cuts to beat the April 2016 deadline. This tax change deadline meant some property buyers started to use channels they may not have been experienced at using, e.g. auctions and got carried away, overpaying by considerably more than the stamp duty surcharge of 3%. This resulted in some investors buying unwisely, spurred on by short-term gain, which distorted their long term value judgement. More experienced property traders have then been able to profit from this, by snapping up these properties at discounted prices from desperate sellers unable to make their numbers work, or who could see more creative ways to make some of these property deals stack up.
In the same way, alternative investments are being offered on the market currently. These aren't for everyone, they suit a certain type of investor, comfortable with a certain risk, but who also need to qualify as having a certain level of assets or income under their belt in order to be able to digest that level of risk. Yet there are sellers who are promoting these products to the general property public, an unqualified group. These are usually unregulated investments but being sold in a regulated environment and there are rules and protocols. This may be paving the way for more rash-decision making.
There is more likely to be a successful outcome for those investors among you, who can think clearly, weigh up risk alongside your personal circumstances and stay grounded in your decision-making. It is about knowing your investing criteria, code and ethics. There is a role to play for alternatives, or other high-yielding investments, alongside traditional buy-to-lets. They each occupy different parts of the market and serve different purposes for investors. Know what you are doing and take on risk in a way that is manageable. Be aware of advisors that may be side-stepping important professional or regulatory issues and as such may have different ethics to yours.


An illegal casino with 60 slot machines, located at the Krasny Put railroad equipment factory in downtown Moscow, was busted by transport police, the Interior Ministry said Thursday on its web site.
Investigators acted on a tip, the report said. Riot police were needed to enter the building, which admitted patrons with a password changed weekly.


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Let's drag the shopping cart, fill in the items and register cash like a pro cashier using scanner scan the items handover the recepit and satisfy your shopping fever.


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Standardized tests don't tell the whole story. This author's viral tweet proves it.
Annie Reneau
What happens when you have a childhood dream to be a writer, but your test scores tell you it's not in the cards?
For Alexandra Penfold, she became a writer anyway — and a successful one at that. Penfold is a literary agent and the author of children's books like "All Are Welcome" and "We Are Brothers, We Are Friends."
In a viral tweet, Penfold shared an image of a self-evaluation she wrote in fourth grade. In scrawling cursive penmanship, it reads: "Writing. I love to write and I hope to become an athor [sic] someday."
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The 'How would a male author describe you?' Twitter challenge is a lot of fun.
"She had an ass like a plump popsicle and I deigned to admire her."
Can male authors write powerful, strong, and accurate female characters? Totally. Do many struggle with it? Well...
Author Gwen C. Katz was scrolling through Twitter, reading a thread about members of marginalized groups advocating for more work written by marginalized individuals. Of course, it went haywire — especially when a man just had to jump in to assure others that he was every bit as capable of writing an accurate female character as any woman.
"I think writers should be able to write from any perspective as long as they can pull it off. It takes research, skill, and creativity, but if a good writer can't do those things, he/she isn't a good writer, right?" he wrote. "My book is a first-person [point-of-view] and the [main character] is a woman. I'm definitely not a woman. But it works because I was able to pull it off. I reject someone saying I couldn't write a female [main character] because I'm a male, because, well, I just did. It's called writing."
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A cheeky Twitter challenge between 2 authors aims to raise $500k for refugees.
The velvet-voiced 'American Gods' author could soon be doing a very special reading.
Like so many of the world's great stories, this one involves a couple of well-known authors, half a million dollars in charity, social media, and The Cheesecake Factory.
It began when author and comedian Sara Benincasa issued a somewhat silly challenge to fellow author Neil Gaiman on Twitter: If she could raise $500,000 for charity, would Gaiman commit to hosting a staged reading of The Cheesecake Factory's (surprisingly lengthy) menu?
Much to Twitter's delight, Gaiman said yes and selected the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as his charity.
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This bookstore found the perfect way to show how sexism affects publishing.
A new kids' book featuring a gay couple is dedicated to Pulse nightclub victims.
This 2-time U.S. poet laureate wants your help telling an amazing story.
These 'book ninjas' give commuters free books to read while they ride.
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Reading is an empowering way to spread joy and wonder. Combine that with the reach and traffic of public transit, and you've got a mobile library that can bring the printed word to thousands of people.
That's exactly what Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus thought when they started Books on the Rail, a mobile lending library that has been sweeping through the Melbourne Metro in Australia.
Berg and Kalus are best friends and self-proclaimed bookaholics. They have styled themselves as "book ninjas" with this project in which they secretly stash books on public trains with stickers on them instructing passersby: "Take this book, read it, then return it for someone else to enjoy!"
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Воронезький повіт — історична адміністративно-територіальна одиниця в складі Воронезького намісництва й Воронезької губернії, що існувала у 1779–1928 роках. Повітове місто — Воронеж.

Географічне положення
Повіт розташовувався у північній частині Воронезької губернії.

Площа повіту в 1897 році становила 4 642,7 верст² (5 283 км²). 1926 року — 9 322 км ².

Населення
За даними перепису 1897 року в повіті мешкало   ( чоловічої статі та  — жіночої). За національним складом: росіяни — 98,3%, українці — 0,4%. У губернському місті Воронеж мешкало  .

За підсумками всесоюзного перепису населення 1926 року населення повіту склало  , з них міське — .

Історія
Повіт утворено 1779 року у складі Воронезького намісництва. 1796 року намісництво перетворено на Воронезьку губернію.

1928 за новим адміністративним поділом повіт скасовано, територія увійшла до складу Воронезького округу у складі Центрально-Чорноземної області.

Адміністративний поділ
На 1913 рік повіт поділявся на 20 волостей:

Джерела

  Довідка про зміну адміністративно-територіального поділу Воронезької області

Примітки

Історія Воронезької області

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Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education / English Education.
In order to assure that students gain the content knowledge specified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, we strongly recommend students to choose English electives that include the following areas: Linguistics, Shakespeare, and African American literature. Coursework in these areas prepare students for the state-mandated Praxis II examination.
In order to assure that students gain the content knowledge specified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, we strongly urge students to choose English electives that include the following areas: Linguistics, Shakespeare, and African American literature. Without coursework in these areas, students risk failing the state-mandated Praxis II examination.


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Kalamazoo College Professor a Pulitzer Prize Finalist
Take a glimpse of Diane Seuss' biography, and it's no wonder she's a favorite at Kalamazoo College.
The poetry professor describes herself as the spawn of "old school barbers, small town musicians, telephone operators and … one-eyed pool players."
Her best advice? Learn to cook, be alone, fix a toilet with a paper clip and write poetry because "you may be living in an abandoned potato chip delivery van somewhere in South Dakota without a friend in the world, and maybe even your dog ran away, but you'll always have the sestina."
Now, her unique talent and vision is receiving international acclaim, being named one of two finalists this week for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
It's a huge honor for Seuss, since the Pulitzer is the something of the equivalent of the Oscars or Grammys for the written word. It's the latest in a series of awards for Seuss, who has taught at Kalamazoo since 1988 and is its writer in residence.
The Pulitzer committee praised her book, "Four-Legged Girl" as "a richly improvisational poetry collection that leads readers through a gallery of incisive and beguiling portraits and landscapes."
At Kalamazoo, students praise Seuss as a muse, calling her classes a freewheeling experience that opens them to new possibilities and ways of thinking about the world.
Her secret? Seuss is passionate about what she does and her love is contagious.
"For me, life is writing," Seuss said in 2010, at the Fetzer Writer's Retreat.
Seuss is also something of a rarity in academia: A world-renowned expert who still teaches introduction-level classes as well as advanced ones. At most bigger schools, 100-level classes often are handled by graduate students.
That's not the case at Kalamazoo and Michigan's top 15 private colleges and universities.
Professors take pride in working closely with students. Class sizes are far smaller than average. That allows professors to forge lifetime bonds with students and help them forge their own paths, buck conventional wisdom and find a new way.
It's an experience that simply isn't available at traditional universities. And despite what you may have heard, independents are often less expensive and boast higher four-year graduation rates than four-year institutions.


Baildon Methodist Church has a long and historic association with Action for Children.
Originally known as National Childrens Home (NCH), the organisation was founded by Rev Thomas Bowman Stephenson – a Methodist Minister. It is deeply rooted in Methodist principles and it supports and speaks out for the UK's most vulnerable, disadvantaged and neglected children and young people – for as long as it takes.
The Baildon Action for Children Committee co-ordinate fund-raising for this charity by a range of events throughout the year.
Last year we raised £4,105.16 for Action for Children – will you help us to achieve a higher target at the forthcoming events?
A main attraction is the fabulous Christmas Grotto which takes centre stage at the Christmas Fayre. The grotto has been 'done' for decades.


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Q: Custom Endpoint Gives 404 Header I'm trying to write a general endpoint that loads a template. It works as expected with the small exception that the returned header is 404 - Page not Found. Am I missing something in my rewrites? Here's how the rewrite looks currently:
/** Register Query Vars **/
function theme_custom_query_vars( $vars ){
    $vars[] = 'map';
    return $vars;
}
add_filter( 'query_vars', 'theme_custom_query_vars' );

/** Register Endpoint **/
function theme_register_endpoints() {
    add_rewrite_endpoint( 'map', EP_PERMALINK );
}
add_action( 'init', 'theme_register_endpoints' );

/** Give Endpoint a Template **/
function endpoint_map_template( $templates = '' ){
    global $wp_query;

    if( ! ( isset( $wp_query->query['pagename'] ) && 'map' == $wp_query->query['pagename'] && ! is_singular() ) ) {
        return $templates;
    }

    include locate_template( 'page-templates/template-map.php', false, true );
    exit;

}
add_filter( 'template_redirect', 'endpoint_map_template' );

I've been looking around for a solution but everything says "Oh, just flush your rewrites!" but I've done that multiple times and played with the $wp_rewrite ( versus just saving permalinks with no avail. Can anyone point out what I'm missing or doing wrong?

A: I'm not sure if this is the only reason why it wasn't working but I was missing two things.

*

*I wasn't added any sort of rewrite rule to test on

*I was testing against pagename instead of query_vars.

Here's the final solution:
/** Register Query Vars **/
function theme_custom_query_vars( $vars ){
    $vars[] = 'map';
    return $vars;
}
add_filter( 'query_vars', 'theme_custom_query_vars' );

/** Register Endpoint **/
function theme_register_endpoints() {
    add_rewrite_rule( '^map/?', 'index.php?map=map', 'top' );
    add_rewrite_endpoint( 'map', EP_PERMALINK );
}
add_action( 'init', 'theme_register_endpoints' );

/** Give Endpoint a Template **/
function endpoint_map_template( $templates = '' ){
    global $wp_query;
    $template = $wp_query->query_vars;

    if ( array_key_exists( 'map', $template ) && 'map' == $template['map'] ) {
        include( get_template_directory().'/page-templates/template-map.php' );
        exit;
    }
}
add_filter( 'template_redirect', 'endpoint_map_template' );


Your OnMetal server can connect to a Cloud Block Storage volume.
Connecting an OnMetal server to a Cloud Block Storage volume is useful if you need more than 32 GB of storage but do not have a requirement for the fast I/O normally provided by an OnMetal server. Using an OnMetal server with Cloud Block Storage is particularly useful for OnMetal Compute and Memory v1 flavors.
To use the CLI in your terminal window, use the following procedure to attach a volume to your OnMetal server. (For information about installing the nova client, see Installing python-novaclient on Linux and Mac OS.) The procedure assumes that the server instance and volume already exist.
Set up the instance and the volume with their IDs as environment variables so that they are in the environment for use by subsequently executed commands.
Attach the instance. You can ignore the return value.
Get the volume metadata from the instance. Each attached volume has a metadata key. These keys are named volumes_$VOLUME and are a JSON string.
Go into the instance to complete the setup.
From inside the instance, perform all instructions as root.
Set some variables from the metadata.
Ensure that the iSCSI tooling is installed.
Discover what block devices exist, so that you can find your new one later. The output might vary depending on the server flavor.
Set up the iSCSI client.
Attach the Cloud Block Storage volume.
Login to [iface: default, target: iqn.2010-11.com.rackspace:3e7af99d-655f-4af1-93bb-9160ee505d9f, portal: 10.190.254.69,3260] successful.
Find the block device that was just added. In this case, it is sdd.
Now you can use the device, just like on other cloud servers. For more information, see Prepare your Cloud Block Storage volume.
To use the CLI in your terminal window, use the following procedure to detach a volume from your OnMetal server.
From inside the instance, perform all commands as root.
Unmount file systems. (For instructions, see Detach and delete Cloud Block Storage volumes).
Logout of [sid: 1, target: iqn.2010-11.com.rackspace:3e7af99d-655f-4af1-93bb-9160ee505d9f, portal: 10.190.254.69,3260] successful.
From the local machine, detach the volume using nova. If you detach before disconnecting, the volume will remain in detaching status until the preceding command is run and the following command is run again.
Note: When volumes are attached to an instance, you can not delete a volume from that instance. The instance will succeed if you detach the volume, than delete the volume again.


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Liberian DED Residents in America Left in Limbo as U.S. District Court Dismisses Lawsuit
November 1, 2019 by Gbatemah Senah
The hopes of nearly 4,000 Liberians residing in the U.S. on Deferred Enforced Departure immigration status have been left in limbo after the judge of a district court in Massachusetts ruled to dismiss a lawsuit filed on behalf of the Liberian DED beneficiaries.
A Boston-based nonprofit group had filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Liberians against President Donald Trump's decision to end the DED program by March 30, 2020.
Lawyers representing the Liberians argued in a hearing earlier this month that Trump's decision to end the program was rooted in racism and is therefore unconstitutional.
According to a U.S.-based publication, Judge Timothy Hillman of the U.S. District Court in Worcester dismissed the case on Monday, October 28 on grounds that the court does not have the authority to force the president to protect the Liberians from deportation.
"Even assuming the court could declare the termination decision void as the product of an unlawful process and/or enjoin enforcement of it, DED only continues if the president renews it," the judge said.
"DED, in other words, will still expire on March 31, 2020, absent any affirmative action by President Trump. And this court lacks the authority to compel the president to take that action."
He said the authority for the DED program comes from the executive branch's constitutional power to conduct foreign affairs.
Trump's decision to end DED for Liberians is part of a broad effort to cancel longstanding programs that allow groups of immigrants to temporarily reside in the U.S., including Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
In the past, such programs have received broad bipartisan support. But like Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DED offers no pathway to citizenship, only periodic extensions by the president.
Both programs had been kept alive by court orders, but so far there has not been a ruling on DED. This past March, the Trump administration extended DED for one more year but has indicated it will not do so again. About 4,000 Liberians are affected by the program.
According to the National Law Review, there has already been a legislative response to remedy the Liberians situation, although there is yet no resolution.
A Rhode Island representative, David Cicilline, introduced the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019 in March to provide legal permanent residence to Liberians who have been living in the U.S. on DED since 2014.
According to the report, another relief for the Liberians was included in the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 that passed in the House. However, the bill is still in the Republican-dominated U.S. Senate.
The law review also revealed reports that the Liberian plaintiffs in the case dismissed by the U.S. district court are considering to appeal to the judge's ruling.
Tags Deferred Enforced Departure, Donald Trump
Gbatemah Senah
Senah is a graduate of the University of Liberia and a recipient of the Jonathan P. Hicks Scholarship for Mass Communications. Between 2017 and 2019, he won six excellent reporting awards from the Press Union of Liberia. They include a three-time Land Rights Reporter of the Year, one time Women's Rights Reporter of the Year, Legislative Reporter of the Year, and Human Rights Reporter of the Year.
USCIS Begins Accepting Green Card Applications from Liberians
Liberians Living in U.S. Granted Legal Path to Permanent Residency
U.S. Embassy Temporarily Suspends Non-Immigrant Visa Services for Liberia


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Businesses should exist for reasons beyond just making a profit. "We need red blood cells to live (the same way a business needs profits to live), but the purpose of life is more than to make red blood cells (the same way the purpose of business is more than simply to generate profits)." – R. Edward Freedman, University of Virginia Darden School of Business professor.
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April has flown by and I have not done near as much painting as is my usual. Visiting family, enjoying a couple of sunny weekends and I realize my studio has been neglected and the paintings have been sparse. In spite of that, I am happy to have finished this little 6x8 painting. It took a while because I kept fussing with it. I was trying to capture that funny weather that occurs in the Northwest where the sun is shinning, but a light fog hangs in the air at the same time. The Washington Coast is especially prone to those kinds of days. This road to the beach was my inspiration. Head down that path and you will find yourself on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Hope you enjoy your stay. The painting is for sale at my Etsy Shop. You can purchase it or view it in the shop by clicking here.
Aren't we all looking forward to warm summer evenings? This little house in cool shade is my dream for escaping the pouring rain. The painting is 6x8 inches on a gallery-wrapped canvas. It was available for sale at my Etsy Shop, Small Impressions Paintings, but recently SOLD. Click here to view some of my other small landscape oil paintings.
I cannot say exactly where in Ireland one might find this lighthouse. It is painted from a photograph my daughter took on her last visit. I loved the cool feel of the rocky shoreline and the warmth of the grass in front. It was also a pleasure to paint. The painting is 12x12 inches on a heavy 1-1/2 inch thick gallery-wrapped canvas. My original plan was to paint this and another from the same photo collections, but I haven't quite gotten there yet. This one is for sale in my Etsy Shop. Click here to visit the shop or make a purchase.
Painting lemons is a great little challenge. It isn't easy to get just the right values for these sunny little fruits. Yellow is a trickster. I messed around with these two fellows quite a bit. Finally called it good and placed the painting in my Etsy Shop for sale. The painting is 6x8 inches on a gallery-wrapped canvas. Visit my shop, Small Impressions Paintings, to view it or make a purchase.


Trained as a doctor, John Crawfurd (1783–1868) went on to have a distinguished career in colonial administration with the East India Company. He held senior posts in Java from 1811 to 1816, including that of resident at the court of Yogyakarta. A talented linguist and ethnologist, Crawfurd acquired a sound knowledge of ancient Kawi and contemporary Javanese. Upon his return to Britain in 1817, he became a fellow of the Royal Society and published this three-volume work on the Indonesian islands, principally Java, to great acclaim. Following further service abroad, he published accounts of his various missions in south-east Asia and an encyclopaedic sequel to the present work (all of which are reissued in the Cambridge Library Collection). Volume 1 examines the character and manners of the islanders as well as their arts, sciences, medicine, and agricultural techniques.


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Delve Spring 2020: William James: Inventing an American Philosophy
Sundays, September 6 – October 11, 2020 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. (six sessions) Guide: Bennett Gilbert The philosophy of William James (1842–1910) has had world-wide influence, and yet it is in
Sundays, September 6 – October 11, 2020
from 5:00–7:00 p.m. (six sessions)
Guide: Bennett Gilbert
The philosophy of William James (1842–1910) has had world-wide influence, and yet it is in many ways an essentially American view of the nature and humanity. James was a psychologist by training. This study led him to develop his unique view of human experience, out of which grew his profound concept of the nature of knowledge and reality as the way in which we act in the world and experience life. In this seminar, we will discuss a few of James's most important essays in general philosophy, ethics, psychology, and religion in order to grasp the force of his simple but revolutionary ideas.
The Will to Believe by William James
Essays in Radical Empiricism by William James
SEMINAR GUIDE:
Bennett Gilbert teaches at history and philosophy Portland State University. He has written A Personalist Philosophy of History (Routledge, 2019); academic papers on the history of ideas, philosophy of history, and the history of the book; and other essays.
Delve Access Program
We want Delve seminars to be accessible to everyone, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. We are happy to offer an Access Program which provides reduced tuition to qualifying participants. Our Access Program offers Delve seminar registrations at a sliding scale amount of $45-$100 per registration.Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you would like to take a Delve at the Access Rate.


The Chicago Bears target list for NFL free agency is undoubtedly being formed as we speak. GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy want a battle plan set. This off-season is incredibly important for the franchise. They have to attack the roster from both the inside and out in order to finally get it over the hump and back to winning football.
Pace knows he's under the gun more than ever. The honeymoon period is long over. Excuses are dwindling. He's got his new head coach in Nagy and his desired young quarterback in Mitch Trubisky. If this team doesn't start winning soon, his job is going to come into question. George McCaskey has remained patient to this point, but there's no telling how much longer that lasts.
Up to this point, Pace has operated carefully in terms of the types of players he seeks. He heavily emphasizes character in his evaluations. Trubisky, Akiem Hicks, Cody Whitehair, and Eddie Jackson are just a few examples of this. However, if this team is going to reach the next level he may have to take a bit more of a risk on that front.
Bill Barnwell of ESPN projected five moves the Bears have to make this off-season. Among them included some obvious things like cutting Mike Glennon and re-signing Kyle Fuller. His most interesting note though came at the end. He believes the Bears are in position and must consider a hard run at looming salary cap casualty Muhammad Wilkerson.
"Although not technically a free agent, Wilkerson is expected to hit the market this offseason when the Jets cut their former first-round pick to shed his $20 million cap hit, which would be the largest for any defensive end in football. Wilkerson has been wildly disappointing over the past two seasons since signing the deal, and nobody's going to pay him that much.
Wilkerson turns 29-years old this October. The Jets would save $11 million by cutting him. The problem is they already have $73 million in projected space, so it's not like they need the extra cash. Still, the possibility is certainly there. Wilkerson was a dominant force in 2015, notching 12 sacks and his first trip to the Pro Bowl. Since then though he's last his edge. Not only has he gotten into reported disagreements with the coaching staff, he also has just eight sacks over the past two years.
It's hard to say whether that regression is simple diminishing skill or lack of true effort. If it's the latter, then the Bears would have reason to take this calculated risk. If they could get the 12-sack version of Wilkerson together with Hicks and Eddie Goldman? That combination would be devastating.


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Francis Leke, 1. Earl of Scarsdale (* vor 1581; † 9. April 1665) war ein englischer Adliger und Politiker.

Leben
Er war der Sohn und Erbe des Sir Francis Leke, Gutsherr von Sutton in Scarsdale in Derbyshire, aus dessen erster Ehe mit Frances Swift, Tochter und Teilerbin des Robert Swift, Gutsherr von Bayton in Yorkshire.

1601 wurde er als Knight of the Shire für Derbyshire ins englische House of Commons gewählt. Um 1604 wurde er zum Knight Bachelor geschlagen und diente als Sheriff von Derbyshire. Am 22. Mai 1611 wurde ihm in der Baronetage of England der erbliche Adelstitel Baronet, of Sutton in the County of Derby, verliehen. Am 26. Oktober 1624 wurde er in der Peerage of England zum Baron Deincourt, of Sutton in the County of Derby, erhoben und wurde dadurch Mitglied des House of Lords. Im Englischen Bürgerkrieg stand er auf der Seite der Royalisten und wurde am 11. November 1645 in der Peerage of England zum Earl of Scarsdale erhoben.

Ehe und Nachkommen
Am 16. September 1607 hatte er Anne Cary (1585–vor 1660), Schwester des Henry Cary, 1. Viscount of Falkland, geheiratet. Mit ihr hatte er fünf Söhne und sechs Töchter
 Hon. Francis Leke († 1646);
 Nicholas Leke, 2. Earl of Scarsdale (1612–1681) ⚭ 1653 Lady Frances Rich († 1692), Tochter des Robert Rich, 2. Earl of Warwick;
 Hon. Edward Leke (⚔ im Bürgerkrieg);
 Hon. Charles Leke (⚔ im Bürgerkrieg);
 Hon. Henry Leke († unverheiratet);
 Lady Anne Leke ⚭ Henry Hildyard, Gutsherr von Winestead in Yorkshire;
 Lady Catherine Leke ⚭ Cuthbert Morley;
 Lady Elizabeth Leke († unverheiratet);
 Lady Muriel Leke († unverheiratet);
 Lady Frances Leke († 1682) ⚭ Jenico Preston, 7. Viscount Gormanston;
 Lady Penelope Leke († nach 1705) ⚭ Charles Lucas, 2. Baron Lucas.

Als er 1665 starb, erbte sein zweitgeborener Sohn Nicholas seine Adelstitel.

Weblinks
 Scarsdale, Earl of (E, 1645–1736) in Cracroft's Peerage

Earl of Scarsdale
Baron Deincourt
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In shadow, never centre stage, three performers await their brief moment in the light, their words buried in dust, through the long corridor of time. We unearth them here. We hear them echo in the darkness.
With interwoven BSL, live audio description and English captions at every show, peeling challenges audiences to experience theatre afresh. Whose stories do we tell? And who will be there to bear witness?
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Alaska: Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge
The Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge is a protected wetland area in the U.S. state of Alaska. It encompasses most of the Yukon Flats, a vast wetland area centered on the confluence of the Yukon River, Porcupine River, and Chandalar River. The area is a major waterfowl breeding ground, and after a proposal to flood the Yukon Flats via a dam on the Yukon River was turned down, the Yukon Flats were deemed worthy of protection. The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act established the refuge in 1980. It is the third-largest National Wildlife Refuge in the United States, although it is less than one-half the size of either of the two largest, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, or the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is administered from offices in Fairbanks.
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In this extraordinary book, the renowned Hans Kung chronicles the Roman Catholic Church's role as a world power throughout history. He examines great schisms — between East and West, Catholicism and Protestantism — the evolving role of the papacy and the stories of the great reforming popes; and the expansion of a global Church infrastructure. The book concluded with a searching assessment of how the Catholic faith will confront the immense challenges posed in the new millennium by the scientific community, by women questioning their role in the Church, and by those seeking reform of the strictures against abortion and contraception. The Catholic Church is a landmark book by a controversial and profoundly influential thinker.
From the Hardcover edition.Hans Kung's The Catholic Church: A Short History is a small masterpiece of historical and theological writing. Kung fairly and comprehensively presents almost 2,000 years of Church history in a mere 207 pages. He begins with Jesus, who "radiated a democratic spirit in the best sense of the word" and "did not proclaim a church, nor did he proclaim himself, but the kingdom of God." Throughout, in his analysis of every phase of Church history, Kung builds a case for a populist church, challenging the idea of a hierarchical Roman Catholic Church led by an infallible pope. The book concludes with a harsh analysis of the Church's betrayal of Vatican II. Kung, the primary writer of Vatican II, was censured by the Vatican in 1979 for questioning Church doctrine and banned from teaching as a Catholic theologian. Here, Kung levels particular criticism toward Pope John Paul II, whose primary accomplishment, he argues, has been to revive a "conservative and authoritarian" spirit in the Church. The pope's conservative views on the ordination of women, sexual morality, mixed marriages, and ecumenism draw Kung's fire. He calls for nothing less than a new Vatican council in order to bring the Church hierarchy back in line with the Church faithful.
The view of the papacy held by the Catholic Church fellowship, oriented on the New Testament, is different from that of the Roman church bureaucracy. It is the view of a pope who is not over the church and the world in place of God, but in the church as a member (instead of the head) of the people of God.


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Mehbub Mondal is an Indian politician from West Bengal belonging to All India Trinamool Congress. He is a former member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

Biography
Mondal was elected as a legislator of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly as an All India Forward Bloc candidate from Galsi in 2001. He was also elected from Galsi in 2006. He joined All India Trinamool Congress on 9 September 2016.

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The Hanbury Brown-Twiss effect in a pulsed atom laser
A. G. Manning, S. S. Hodgman, R. G. Dall, M. T. Johnsson, and A. G. Truscott
A. G. Manning, S. S. Hodgman, R. G. Dall, M. T. Johnsson, and A. G. Truscott*
ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum-Atom Optics and Research School of Physics and Engineering, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia
*Corresponding author: andrew.truscott@anu.edu.au
A Manning
S Hodgman
R Dall
M Johnsson
A Truscott
A. G. Manning, S. S. Hodgman, R. G. Dall, M. T. Johnsson, and A. G. Truscott, "The Hanbury Brown-Twiss effect in a pulsed atom laser," Opt. Express 18, 18712-18719 (2010)
Atom optics
Pulsed operation
Stellar interferometry
Atomic and molecular physics (020.0020)
Atom optics (020.1335)
Bose-Einstein condensates (020.1475)
Original Manuscript: May 4, 2010
Manuscript Accepted: July 17, 2010
We have used the Hanbury Brown-Twiss effect to directly compare the density correlations of a pulsed atom laser and a pulsed ultracold thermal source of metastable helium. It was found that the isotropic RF outcoupling of atoms from a Bose-Einstein condensate does not result in decoherence, while the 'bunching' typical of incoherent sources was observed for thermal atoms. This new method significantly increases data acquisition rates compared to previous measurements, and also permits future novel experiments which may allow us to probe processes such as the birth and death of a condensate by monitoring correlation effects.
The influence of the degree of cross-polarization on the Hanbury Brown-Twiss effect
Asma Al-Qasimi, Mayukh Lahiri, David Kuebel, Daniel F. V. James, and Emil Wolf
Lensless Stokes holography with the Hanbury Brown-Twiss approach
Darshika Singh and Rakesh Kumar Singh
Opt. Express 26(8) 10801-10812 (2018)
Photon superbunching of classical light in the Hanbury Brown–Twiss interferometer
Bin Bai, Jianbin Liu, Yu Zhou, Huaibin Zheng, Hui Chen, Songlin Zhang, Yuchen He, Fuli Li, and Zhuo Xu
J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 34(10) 2081-2088 (2017)
Feedback control of an atom laser
R. G. Dall, C. J. Dedman, and A. G. Truscott
Spinor dynamics-driven formation of a dual-beam atom laser
N. Lundblad, R.J. Thompson, D.C. Aveline, and L. Maleki
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T. Jeltes, J. M. McNamara, W. Hogervorst, W. Vassen, V. Krachmalnicoff, M. Schellekens, A. Perrin, H. Chang, D. Boiron, A. Aspect, and C. I. Westbrook, "Comparison of the Hanbury Brown-Twiss effect for bosons and fermions," Nature 445, 402–405 (2007).
A. Öttl, S. Ritter, M. Köhl, and T. Esslinger, "Correlations and Counting Statistics of an Atom Laser," Phys. Rev. Lett. 95, 090404 (2005).
R. G. Dall and A. G. Truscott, "Bose-Einstein condensation of metastable helium in a bi-planar quadrupole Ioffe configuration trap," Opt. Commun. 207, 255–261 (2006).
M.-O. Mewes, M. R. Andrews, D. M. Kurn, D. S. Durfee, C. G. Townsend, and W. Ketterle, "Output Coupler for Bose-Einstein Condensed Atoms," Phys. Rev. Lett. 78, 582–585 (1997).
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R. G. Dall, L. J. Byron, A. G. Truscott, G. R. Dennis, M. T. Johnsson, M. Jeppesen, and J. J. Hope, "Observation of transverse interference fringes on an atom laser beam," Opt. Express 15, 17673–17680 (2007).
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Andrews, M. R.
Aspect, A.
Baldwin, K. G. H.
Besley, M.
Bloch, I.
Boiron, D.
Brown, R. Hanbury
Byron, L. J.
Chang, H.
Dall, R. G.
Dennis, G. R.
Drner, R.
Durfee, D. S.
Esslinger, T.
Glauber, R. J.
Gomes, J. Viana
Hänsch, T.
Hogervorst, W.
Hope, J. J.
Hoppeler, R.
Jagutzki, O.
Jeltes, T.
Jeppesen, M.
Johnsson, M. T.
Ketterle, W.
Köhl, M.
Krachmalnicoff, V.
Kurn, D. M.
McNamara, J. M.
Mergel, V.
Mewes, M.-O.
Meyer, U.
Naraschewski, M.
Öttl, A.
Perrin, A.
Ritter, S.
Schellekens, M.
Schmidt-Böcking, H.
Shimizu, F.
Spielberger, L.
Townsend, C. G.
Truscott, A. G.
Twiss, R. Q.
Ullmann-Pfleger, K.
Vassen, W.
Westbrook, C. I.
Yasuda, M.
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Fig. 1. Atoms are outcoupled in pulses from the BiQUIC trap using RF radiation, and fall under gravity onto the detection system below. A micro-channel plate (not shown) allows single atoms to be measured on a delay-line detector, which causes a signal pulse to propagate in both directions along two helical delay-line wires for a 2D spatial image (only one wire shown). The time taken for the signal to reach the ends of each wire is measured, from which the arrival time and position can be calculated [4].
Fig. 2. Intensity of thermal atoms arriving at detector binned in 1 ms increments. The time-of-flight profile for the atom laser is similar, albeit for narrower pulses with a lower temperature. The power of the RF outcoupling is increased during the experimental cycle to make the relative intensity of the atomic pulses more uniform
Fig. 3. Plot of second order correlation function g (2)(τ) for thermal atoms at 850 nK (top) and for a pulsed atom laser (bottom). The error bars shown are shot noise.
(1) g ( 2 ) ( r 1 , r 2 ; t 1 , t 2 ) = G ( 2 ) ( r 1 , r 2 ; t 1 , t 2 ) G ( 2 ) ( r 1 , r 1 ; t 1 , t 1 ) G ( 2 ) ( r 2 , r 2 ; t 2 , t 2 ) ,
(2) G ( 2 ) ( r 1 , r 2 ; t 1 , t 2 ) = 〈 O ̂ † ( r 1 , t 1 ) O ̂ † ( r 2 , t 2 ) O ̂ ( r 2 , t 2 ) O ̂ ( r 1 , t 1 ) 〉 , ( for pure states )
(3) g ( 2 ) ( τ ) = 〈 a ̂ † ( 0 ) a ̂ † ( τ ) a ̂ ( τ ) a ̂ ( 0 ) 〉 〈 a ̂ † ( 0 ) a ̂ ( 0 ) 〉 2 .
(4) g ( 2 ) ( 0 ) = 〈 a ̂ † a ̂ 〉 2 + 〈 ( a ̂ † a ̂ ) 2 〉 − 〈 a ̂ † a ̂ 〉 2 − 〈 a ̂ † a ̂ 〉 〈 a ̂ † a ̂ 〉 2 ,
(4) = 1 + σ n 2 − 〈 a ̂ † a ̂ 〉 〈 a ̂ † a ̂ 〉 2 ,


GENEVA (AP) — Fearing a military offensive, the U.N. envoy for Syria proposed Thursday that civilians holed up in the rebel-held region of Idlib could evacuate to government areas — a move that would send many back into parts of Syria they once fled in its 7-1/2-year-old civil war.
U.N. envoy Staffan de Mistura expressed fears of a "perfect storm" that could have a devastating impact on nearly 3 million people — nearly half of whom arrived from elsewhere in Syria — in the region largely controlled by al-Qaida-linked fighters. It came as Russia, President Bashar Assad's strongest military backer, announced major military drills in the Mediterranean Sea amid growing tensions over the enclave.
"Short of going to Turkey, the civilians have no other option in order not to be where fighting may take place," de Mistura told reporters of the evacuation plan, which is in its early phases and will need to be discussed with regional players. Russia expressed openness to the idea. The evacuation proposal reflected rising concerns that Idlib could become the site of the latest humanitarian disaster in a country that has faced many of them during a war that has killed over 400,000 people and driven more than 5.5 million to flee abroad.
Al-Moallem said the government tried to negotiate with a so-called reconciliation committee in Idlib, but al-Qaida-linked militants arrested most of the committee members. The militants have arrested over 500 people accused of trying to negotiate with the regime in recent weeks, according to Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group.
De Mistura said 10,000 al-Qaida-linked fighters and their families are located in the densely populated region, which is now home to 2.9 million people, many of them already displaced. After hosting nine rounds of fruitless talks between the Syrian government and opposition, de Mistura has recently focused his efforts on talks with the so-called "guarantors" of the peace process: Russia, Turkey and Iran.
De Mistura said he had no information about any "imminent attack," but pointed to information about military build-ups and messages of warning between the sides in Syria. He also spoke of "warnings and counter-warnings" between the United States and Russia, though he did not elaborate. "We need to reduce the risk of unexpected escalation, and definitely look with great concern about any potential use of chemical weapons or any type of weaponized chlorine," he said.
The U.S., Britain and France have warned they will respond to any use of chemical weapons in Syria. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday his country was engaged in talks with Iran and Russia to avoid a humanitarian calamity in Idlib. The leaders of Turkey, Iran, and Russia are slated to meet next week in Tabriz to discuss the mounting crisis. The office of U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday warned of the growing risk of a humanitarian catastrophe, and called for restraint.
De Mistura floated two options: one to not accelerate military escalation to allow more time for talks, and another to "allow and facilitate a credible — credible — humanitarian corridor to allow the civilian population to temporarily evacuate to a safer area." "But that area most likely is under government control," he said. "So that requires a constructive, effective government support and a U.N. presence." He said he could travel to the area himself to help monitor an evacuation.
"We definitely intend to discuss it very intensely with the government," de Mistura said. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov told Russian news agencies that Moscow is willing to discuss "the details, the general idea and what practical solutions there are." It came shortly after Russia's Defense Ministry told Russian news agencies that Russia will deploy 25 ships, including a missile cruiser, and 30 jets for the maneuvers in the first week of September. The military says the drills will focus on anti-air and anti-submarine defense. The drills were announced after NATO reported a Russian naval buildup in the Mediterranean.


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module FriendlyId
  module SequelAdapter

    module SluggedModel

      include FriendlyId::Slugged::Model

      def self.included(base)
        base.one_to_many :slugs,
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      end

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        @slug ||= slugs(true).first
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        slugs_dataset.where("slugs.name".lit => name, "slugs.sequence".lit => sequence).first
      end

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        return if friendly_id_config.allow_nil? && !@slug
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      end

      def build_slug
        self.slug = SluggedModel.slug_class.new :name => slug_text,
          :sluggable_type => self.class.to_s
      end

      def skip_friendly_id_validations
        friendly_id.nil? && friendly_id_config.allow_nil?
      end

      def validate
        build_slug if new_slug_needed?
        method = friendly_id_config.method
      rescue FriendlyId::BlankError
        return errors.add(method, "can't be blank")
      rescue FriendlyId::ReservedError
        return errors.add(method, "is reserved")
      end
    end
  end
end

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2011 Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Responsibility of the Minister for National Development) Notification 2011
2011 Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Responsibility of the Minister for Transport) Notification 2011
2011 Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Responsibility of the Minister, Prime Minister's Office) Notification 2011
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It's okay to admit it: You're getting a little sick of kale. Try some of these other vegetables with nutritional super powers.
It's okay to admit it: You're getting a little sick of kale.
If you want to stick with leafy greens, give bok choy a chance. This Asian green is "very rich in calcium, a decent source of iron and magnesium and very high in vitamins A and C," Aynsley Kirshenbaum, MS, a Brooklyn-based nutritionist and personal trainer, tells Health. "To absorb the vitamin A, pair it with some fat. A cold-pressed sesame oil ($7, amazon.com) with garlic would be delicious." Tip: the smoke point of sesame oil is really low, so cook the bok choy and garlic with a little bit of olive or coconut oil. Then drizzle with sesame oil right before removing the skillet from the heat.
Another great choice is Swiss chard, which is also rich in vitamins A and C, as well as vitamin E and minerals such as iron and calcium, Kirshenbaum says. Basically, it has all the nutrition you need, and adds a pungent, almost salty flavor. "Plus, it's easily interchangeable with kale in recipes, so you can keep the other ingredients the same and have a fresh new take on your favorite meals," she adds.
Give good ol' fashioned collard greens a second look. They're nutritionally similar to kale, rich in minerals and vitamins A, C, and K. I love to use them to make wraps. Simply cut the stems off and slice out the tough spines, then submerge the leaves one at a time in a large skillet of simmering, salted water for about 30 seconds. Remove the leaves and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Carefully pat the leaves dry with clean kitchen towels. Then fill with your favorite sandwich or burrito fillings and wrap up as you would a tortilla. Delicious, filling, and great if you have a gluten intolerance or you're simply trying to sneak in more veggies.
If you want to go beyond leafy greens for your vegetable fix, consider cauliflower. This cruciferous vegetable is a cousin to broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and the bok choy we mentioned earlier (and kale, too). It's loaded with vitamins C and K, and may help ward off cancer. Find it bland? That's actually a plus: its neutral flavor makes it versatile. I love it roasted; just cut into florets, toss with oil, season with salt and pepper, spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400ºF for about 30 minutes, or until browned, stirring once or twice (or roast the whole, unchopped head for a dramatic presentation, like I did in the photo below). It also makes a great mash, in place of potatoes.
On the sweeter side are beets, which bring minerals like potassium and manganese as well as folic acid, vitamin C, and fiber. That bright red color tells you they're brimming with antioxidants. Plus, they may help bolster memory and concentration (and who couldn't use that?). If they come with greens attached, don't throw those out! You can chop and sauté the leaves with garlic for a quick side dish. For the beets themselves, you can't go wrong with roasting (the same way you would the cauliflower). Or you can shred them raw, mix with shredded carrots and a dressing for a quick, refreshing salad. Make your own dressing by mixing olive oil, orange juice, and/or cider vinegar, a bit of grated ginger and salt and pepper. Finally, don't feel bad buying these pre-roasted and vacuum-sealed from at the supermarket as a shortcut and just tossing them into a green salad.


Over the last year, the cries of "there's not enough good content in VR" have reached epic proportions. At Comcast Ventures, we've been addressing this pain point through our investments in NextVR, the leader in live VR broadcasting and Baobab Studios, the leader in VR animation. We have always wanted to invest in a team focused on premium cinematic virtual reality or live action, camera-shot, stereoscopic 360 video. Today, we announced our investment in Felix & Paul Studios, a cinematic VR studio based in Montreal.
Felix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphael were successful film and commercial directors before they stumbled upon Oculus in the early days. They convinced Oculus that virtual reality was not just about gaming, but could also be about immersing an audience in a new type of video experience. Throughout 2013, Felix and Paul tinkered in VR and in 2014 at SXSW, they released their first acclaimed piece entitled "Strangers- A Moment with Patrick Watson". They've since gone on to premier at film festivals all over the world, received Emmy nominations, eventually winning an Emmy for Inside the Box of Kurios, a virtual reality experience created and produced by Cirque du Soleil Média and Felix & Paul. They've also produced cinematic VR stories for the Clinton Global Initiative, Jurassic World as well as a 12-minute piece with LeBron James, amongst others. Felix and Paul are joined by Stephane Rituit, a long-time producer and co-conspirator and Sebastian Sylwan, the former CTO of Weta Digital.
Joining Comcast Ventures in this Series A financing is LDV Partners, a cross-border venture fund focused on China, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Quebec, one of Canada's leading institutional fund managers, and Phi Group, a Montreal-based multidisciplinary arts and cultural organization.
"We are looking forward to working closely with Comcast Ventures as we expand our studio's production capacity and technology platform. From the moment we started engaging with them, it was clear that they shared our vision—that a combination of artistic and technological innovation can be an unparalleled force in creating extremely high quality cinematic content for this exciting new medium of virtual reality. We're thrilled that Comcast Ventures led our Series A financing round and that we'll be able to tap into Michael Yang's experience as he joins our board of directors," said Paul Raphaël, co-founder and creative director at Felix & Paul Studios.
We're excited about the slate of content that Felix & Paul Studios is working on and hope you have a chance to see it out in the Oculus store.
To see more Felix & Paul Studios projects, explore their site here.


Even if you feel your job is safe, there is a chance that you may get hurt at work. Over 3,000,000 workers suffered illnesses and injuries on the job in 2013 alone. Many of these on-the-job injuries will allow individuals to qualify for workers compensation. This is a type of insurance coverage employers are required to provide for their employees. Workers compensation insurance aids in covering partial lost wages and medical bills if you are injured on the job. Our workers compensation attorneys at Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C. are skilled in dealing with the most complex workers compensation claim cases.
Serious injuries and minor health issues can fall under workers compensation coverage. Some examples include back injuries, sprained joints, heart attacks, and even some mental ailments like post-traumatic stress disorder.
Upon first learning about workers compensation, many individuals believe it is about finding someone to blame, which is not the case. Workers compensation was created to protect the rights of the injured worker and to ensure the limitation of physical and financial suffering if a person endures a work-related injury. A workers compensation attorney in the Bronx can help protect your rights and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Finding a workers compensation attorney the Bronx is proud of can be very helpful during the claims process, as you will want to ensure you are working with someone you trust.
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I have just added a new Yarn section the website where you can buy some of the Marta's Yarns collection of knitting yarns.
There are some truly glorious colours to choose from.
There is a flat rate shipping fee for Australia of $7.50 on the total order and $29 for international orders. Please note that I will refund any difference between the actual cost and the flat fee for international orders.
Keep checking back as I add more colors and yarns in the next week.
I have been promising to make this video for some years now. It has almost been 8 years since mum passed away and I was thinking recently that it was time to make this video.
The arm knitting technique mum developed gave so much joy to so many people. People who had never knitted before came out of her little shop in East Malvern with a finished scarf and a smile on their faces. It is a great example of her passion, creativity and generosity.
The first minute of this video tells the story of Marta's arm knitting. The rest of the video steps you through the technique.
Many people find cable knitting daunting at first. The idea of having three needles on the go at the same time and dropped stitches probably explains this initial apprehension.
Yet the cable knitting technique produces such beautiful and bold textures that it is hard to avoid as you progress with your knitting skills.
I have just finished production of two tutorials demonstrating the cable 4 back and cable 4 front techniques to help you get started with your cabling. Enjoy!
Popcorn stitch is one of those stitches that makes crochet so addictive. The amazing three dimensional possibilities of crochet can only be achieved by these techniques that literally make the stitches pop from the background.
I have just finished production of the video tutorial for how to make a crochet popcorn stitch. Now for the double crochet stitch and I will be ready to launch the Crochet Flower Ring pattern featured in a post last week.
The basic knitting tutorials are now on Youtube… now for the crochet tutorials.
The crochet chain video tutorial has now been produced and includes tips on how to hold the hook and a super slow motion run through the chain stitch.
The chain stitch is the perfect way for beginners to get the hang of holding the crochet hook and develop even tension. When I taught beginners crochet classes at the shop I would encourage students make at least 1 metre of chain stitches before trying other stitch types.
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