Richard is a founding director. He started his career with a large Isle of Man firm in 1991 and was called to the Manx (Isle of Man) Bar in 1995. A former partner in an Isle of Man general legal practice, he set up his own firm in 2002 and merged this practice with Andrew Bridson in 2006.
In 2017, Richard was ranked by Chambers, which ranks the highest-rated lawyers and law firms. who remarked that he "handles himself and the case very well". He was formerly an associate at 4-5 Grays Inn Square London. Richard is experienced in litigation at all levels of the Manx courts from the Privy Council, Staff of Government Division (the Appeal Division), the High Court, Court of General Gaol Delivery, Summary Courts, Coroners Inquests to Tribunals in areas as diverse as share purchase agreements, estate disputes, matrimonial law, employment, health and safety, work permits and public enquiries. He has recently acted for successful claimants and respondents in unfair dismissal claims.
For the last 10 years, his practice has focused on commercial and international cross-border litigation including large Trust disputes. He has advised trustees and beneficiaries on various issues relating to their rights and obligations. He has also dealt with a number of doleance claims (Manx Judicial review).
Richard is former Treasurer for the Isle of Man Law Society and has sat on several committees of the Isle of Man Law Society including the Legislation and Education committees. He is a Notary Public. He has been involved in various successful mediations.
In his spare time, Richard is a Director of the Isle of Man Taekwondo Association which has involved him in various areas of international sports law including advising world number 1 ranked Olympic Taekwondo player, Aaron Cook. Richard is a 5th dan black belt and is an instructor with a local not-for-profit club. He is a Council member of the European Taekwondo Union, the European federation for the Olympic sport.
he has been engaged in various sensitive international cases including extradition proceedings and serious fraud matters.


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Summary: This fascinating examination of the earliest years of Christianity reveals sharply competing ideas about the significance of Jesus and his teachings and shows how the man we call St. Paul shaped Christianity as we know it today.
Historians know almost nothing about the two decades following the crucifixion of Jesus, when his followers regrouped and began to spread his message. During this time the apostle Paul joined the movement and began to preach to the gentiles.
Using the oldest Christian documents that we have—the letters of Paul—as well as other early Christian sources, historian and scholar James Tabor reconstructs the origins of Christianity. Tabor reveals that the familiar figures of James, Peter, and Paul sometimes disagreed fiercely over everything from the meaning of Jesus' message to the question of whether converts must first become Jews. Tabor shows how Paul separated himself from Peter and James to introduce his own version of Christianity, which would continue to develop independently of the message that Jesus, James, and Peter preached.
Based on my father's review for PAUL AND JESUS: HOW THE APOSTLE TRANSFORMED CHRISTIANITY by James D. Tabor, I might have to reconsider my initial impressions on this book. I usually don't read much history or religion, but he makes a very strong case for picking up this book.
In PAUL AND JESUS: How the Apostle Transformed Christianity, author James D. Tabor examines how St. Paul shaped modern Christianity. Tabor, a biblical scholar and historian, uses ancient documents, the Q source (earliest collection of teachings and sayings of Jesus) and the original letters of Paul to lay out his positions on the influence of Paul on Christianity. Tabor's basic tenet is that the Christianity that Catholics and Protestants practice today is derived from Paul, not Jesus.
Tabor tells how Paul moved from being a devout Jew and persecutor of the followers of Jesus to later carrying the message of Jesus to the Gentiles. Paul never met Jesus in the "flesh" but claims to have experienced repeated revelations from the "spiritual" Jesus. Paul carried his message based on his revelations to the Gentiles while James and Peter, who actually knew Jesus, led a movement that incorporated the teachings of Jesus into traditional Jewish teachings. According to Tabor there is sufficient evidence to indicate that James, Peter and Paul had major disagreements over their teachings. Paul's views of Christianity ultimately won out and James' and Peter's "Jewish-Christianity" gradually disappeared.
Tabor contrasts his views of the Christianity taught by James and Peter to that taught by Paul. He makes some interesting comparisons regarding Judaism, Baptism, the Resurrection and the Last Supper. Tabor presents to the reader his analysis of the New Testament's strong Pauline influence to support his position of Paul's importance in today's Christianity. The author also presents an interesting chapter about the historical Paul.
Through his 30 years of research and clear writing style, Tabor presents in PAUL AND JESUS an interesting scenario that challenges the thinking about the origin of today's Christianity. Some of the information may make some Christians uncomfortable, but even if one disagrees with Tabor's conclusions, he gives the reader a real understanding about the period of history that witnessed the birth of Christianity. I recommend this book.
Jim and I love books on the history of Christianity, so we would be good customers for this one! Thanks for the great review!
This does sound fascinating but I wonder if it's too academic for me.
I would have never considered this but Booking Pap Pap may have changed my mind.


To celebrate Pancake Day Year 6 set up their own pancake stall selling their creations to help raise funds for their trip to Rock and River later in the year! Their zesty lemon and apple sauce was a big hit with the teacher's and £28 was raised!!


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Asset finance share of UK equipment investment highest for a decade in May
Asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) in the UK for deals of up to £20 million grew by 6% in May, compared to the same month last year, according to new data from the Finance and Leasing Association. When deals over £20 million are included, the market fell by 1%. New finance for plant and machinery and commercial vehicles both grew by 8% year-on-year during the month, while the business equipment finance sector reported new business up by 3% over the same period. The car finance market was static, while the IT finance sector fell by 9% year-on-year.
UK used car finance market exceeds new car sector in April
Used car finance continued to drive the UK vehicle finance market in April, according to new figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association. While new business in the point of sale (POS) consumer new car finance market fell 2% by value and 7% by volume in April, compared to the same month in 2018, demand in the used car market grew 4% by value and 1% by volume over the same period. The value of advances for new cars was £1,603 million, compared to £1,632 million in the used car market.
UK asset finance market grows by 7% in April
Asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 7% in April, compared with the same month in 2018, according to figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). New business in the plant and machinery finance and business equipment finance sectors was up by 8% and 9% respectively, while commercial vehicle finance new business increased by 23% over the same period.
UK asset finance market grows by 11% in first quarter of 2019
Asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 11% during Q1 2019 compared to the same period last year, according to new figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). New finance for manufacturing and construction equipment increased by 25% and 26% respectively, compared to Q1 2018. The growth followed a strong market in March, which grew by 11% year-on-year, with including particularly high growth in commercial vehicle finance and IT equipment finance sectors.
Strong first quarter for Mexican HGV sales
The Mexican heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market has reported a strong first quarter, with sales up 8.7% to the end of March, according to the Asociación Mexicana de Distribuidores de Automotores (AMDA). Total sales were 9,740 units to the end of March, with demand for tractors, cargo and passenger units was up 12.2%, 8.3% and 0.4% respectively.
UK asset finance market grows by 15% in February
Asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 15% in February compared to the same month last year, according to new figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). The commercial vehicle finance and IT equipment finance sectors reported new business growth in February of 36% and 10% respectively, compared with the same month in 2018, while business equipment finance grew by 8% over the same period.
UK asset finance market up by 9% in January
Asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 9% in January, compared with the same month last year, according to new figures from the Finance and Leasing Association. The strongest new business growth came from the plant and machinery finance and IT equipment finance sectors, which rose 26% and 45% respectively, compared to the same month in 2018. Over the same period, commercial vehicle finance increased by 21%.
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The annual White Clarke Group – Global Leasing Report, which is produced in association with the World Leasing Yearbook, is the definitive guide to the world's top 50 leasing markets. Marking its 40th anniversary this year, the report is the leading analysis of country trading environments and trends in auto and equipment finance. The top 50 countries in 2017 reported growth in new business volume of 16.6%, rising from US$1,099.77bn in 2016 to a remarkable US$1,282.73bn in 2017. Three regions, North America, Europe and Asia, account for more than 95% of world volume. New business volume exceeded the previous year's global total by US$182.96bn. North America (US, Canada and Mexico) remains the largest regional leasing market with new business volume of US$445.9bn, representing 34.8% of the total global market share. The US is also the largest national leasing market, with annual volume of US$410.3bn, a rise of 6.9% year-on-year.
UK used car market drops in 2018 but demand for alternatively-fuelled vehicles leaps 27%
Britain's used car market dropped slightly last year, although sales were still the third highest on record. In total, there were nearly 8 million used car transactions last year, a fall of just over 2.1%, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
UK consumer auto finance market finds growth despite declining car sales in 2018
New business in the UK point of sale (POS) consumer new car finance market grew 3% last year, despite customers funding fewer vehicles. According to the Finance and Leasing Association, the number of new cars financed by its members fell 3% to 960,000, reflecting a fall in the overall UK new car market, but the amount advanced rose to more than £19.3 billion. The percentage of private new car sales financed by FLA members through the POS was 91.2% in the 12 months to December last year.
UK asset finance market reaches record level in 2018
The UK asset finance market reached a record level during 2018 with new business totalling almost £33 billion. The rise of 3% compared to 2017 represents the eighth consecutive year of growth for the industry, according to the Finance and Leasing Association, and comes despite the disruption of ongoing Brexit negotiations.
Colombian new vehicle sales up 7.6%
New vehicle sales increased by 7.6% in Colombia in 2018 to a total of 256,052 units. The rise exceeded previous forecasts of 250,000 from local trade bodies Fenalco and ANDI. December was particularly strong – up 30.2% to 33,043 vehicles – and the best month since August, while 66.2% of sales took place in the country's five largest cities: Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla and Bucaramanga.
BVRLA member fleet breaks 5 million vehicle barrier as personal leasing demand grows
The combined fleet of British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association members has risen to more than five million vehicles for the first time. During 2018, the number of vehicles operated by its members rose by 4% compared to 2017, with growth in all categories, including rental, leasing, brokers and associates. The BVRLA now has 984 member organisations, a year-on-year increase of 6%. Members are responsible for one in eight cars on UK roads, one in five vans and one in five trucks.
European car registrations stable amid wide range of national results
Car registrations in the EU remained more or less stable during 2018 compared to the year before, as collapsing demand in some of the biggest economies was offset by growth elsewhere. Within the EU5 - France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK - overall sales were down nearly 100,000 units amid big declines in the UK and Italy. The German market was more or less static, while Spain achieved the strongest market growth of 7%, or 87,000 units.
Spanish auto leasing market grows 8% in 2018 to record high
The Spanish Vehicle Leasing Association (Asociación Española de Renting de Vehículos) has revealed that registrations among its member fleet grew 8% during 2018. Members registered 267,732 vehicles, a new record, and provided funding worth nearly €5 billion during the year, an increase of nearly 6% compared to 2017.Leasing accounts for around 17% of all vehicle sales in Spain.
Value of UK car finance market continues to grow, despite faltering sales
The average amount financed for new and used cars reached a new record in the UK during November last year, despite faltering sales. The average amount financed per new car was £20,770 (calculated by dividing the total amount financed by the number of new cars funded), while average used car finance reached £12,499.
UK asset finance market remains on track for record year
Growth in asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) for the UK remained stable towards the end of last year as the industry prepared to make a record year. New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) for November show that plant and machinery finance and business equipment finance sectors grew 9% and 8% respectively compared to the same period last year.
Used car market powers growth in UK auto finance
New business volumes in the point of sale (POS) consumer new car finance market remained stable in October, while demand for used car finance continued to grow strongly. The value of new business grew by 5% in October compared to the same period in 2017, despite static vehicle sales, according to the Finance and Leasing Association. The percentage of private new car sales financed by FLA members through the POS was 91% in the 12 months to October; the amount financed over the same period was up 2%, while the number of cars financed was down 4%.
Brokers overcome uncertain economy to guide UK asset finance market towards record levels
Asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 9% in October, compared with the same month last year, pushing the market closer to an all-time record, according to new analysis. Latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the plant and machinery finance and business equipment finance sectors had particularly strong new business growth, rising 16% and 29% respectively, compared with October 2017.
UK invoice finance and asset-based lending grows despite economic uncertainty
The UK's invoice finance and asset-based lending industry achieved modest growth, despite business uncertainty over the economy, new figures from UK Finance show. The association's invoice finance and asset-based lending update shows that advances stood at £22.6 billion at the end of Q3 2018, a rise of 2.4% compared to the same period last year. Invoice finance accounted for 80% of lending by value, with most clients requiring factoring or invoice discounting.
Mixed results for Mexican auto finance companies as vehicle sales decline
Mexican new vehicle sales fell by 4% in November, according to the Asociación Mexicana de Distribuidores de Automotores (AMDA), leaving the market 6.7% down year-to-date. The organisation reported that 113,791 units were sold in the country last month, down 5.4% on the same period in 2017. AMDA's deputy director general, Guillermo Rosales Zárate, said sales were 4% lower than industry expectations.
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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Imam Ali (AS)
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Imam Hassan (AS)
Imam Hussain (AS)
Imam Sajjad (AS)
Imam Baqir (AS)
Imam Sadiq (AS)
Imam Kadhim (AS)
Imam Rida (AS)
Imam Jawad (AS)
Imam Hadi (AS)
Imam Hassan Al-Askari (AS)
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The Seventh Infallible, Hadhrat Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS), The Fifth Imam
The blessed name of the fifth Imam is Muhammad. His nickname is Baqir or Baqir al-'Ulum, as he split knowledge and uncovered the mysteries of sciences. Certain other nicknames have also been mentioned for him, each one of which indicating an attribute of that noble Imam, such as Shakir (grateful), Sabir (the one who patiently endures), and Hadi (guiding to the right).
Abu Ja'far was his patronymic. His mother was Fatimah daughter of Imam al-Hassan; therefore, his lineage from mother side traces back to Imam al-Hassan (AS) and from his father's side to Imam al-Hussain (AS). His father was Sayyid al-Sajidin, Imam Zayn al-Abidin (AS).
Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS) was born on Friday, Safar 3, 57/December 16, 676 in Medina. In the tragic event of Karbala, he was in the company of his grandfather Imam al-Hussain (AS), near the age of four.
His Imamate began in 95/714, upon the martyrdom of his father Imam Zayn al-'Abidin (AS), and lasted until 114/733, that is, some months over nineteen years. During the Imamate of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS) and his son, Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS), such events as the fall of Umayyad dynasty, seizure of power by the Abbasids, disruption of political disputes, the appearance of imposters and commanders like Abu Salma Khallal and Abu Muslim Khurasani, etc. took place; some books on philosophy were translated, and theological debates initiated; a number of Sufi Shaykhs, ascetics, and wandering dervishes affiliated to the ruling caliphate also came into being.
Judges and theologians were installed arbitrarily by formal officials and authorities to expound and interpret jurisprudence, ideology, theology, and ethics to the expediencies of the caliphate and the ruling centers, and to deviate the teachings of the Qur'an, especially the issue of Imamate and Wilayat which had after the tragedy of 'Ashura attracted the attention of many truth-seeking people toward the righteousness of the Household of 'Ali (AS) and revealed the ugly-featured Umayyad tyrants and those who bartered their Hereafter with the worldly gains and also to throw the Prophet [PBUH]'s traditions into oblivion.
Some had also forged traditions in favor of the ruling system or were busy forging some, or transforming them to the benefit of the tyrant usurpers of caliphate. These were really menacing factors which were to be withstood by the protectors and guardians of religion.
To this end, Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS) and after him, Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS) took advantage of the favorable political milieu to disseminate the true Islamic teachings and truthful knowledge and founded the Academy of Shi'ism and Islamic Sciences.
That was because these noble Imams and their disciples were in fact inheritors and the true guardians of the teachings of the Prophet [PBUH] and the Islamic laws and justice; they were to train knowledgeable and practical disciples and competent and self-sacrificing companions, and to gather, compile, and teach the jurisprudence of Muhammad [PBUH]'s progeny. That was why Imam al-Baqir (AS) was always surrounded by scholars, scientists, and narrators of hadith, and famous orators and poets.
In his didactic school, knowledge and piety were taught to people. Abu Ja'far Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS) was the "custodian of alms" of the Prophet [PBUH] and Amir al-Mu'minin 'Ali (AS) and distributed those alms among Bani Hashim and the poor and the needy, and managed them financially. Imam al-Baqir (AS) possessed praiseworthy features and was characterized by Islamic courteous behavior.
He was always well-dressed and would walk around with utmost dignity and grace. When he was asked why he put on costly garments while his ancestor would wear inexpensive clothes, he replied: "My ancestor's piety and governance demanded so in the times when the poor and the deprived were in great number. If I wore those clothes, I would not be able to enhance the religious rites in such a revolution of thought.
The fifth Imam (AS) was very light-hearted and cheerful to the believers and friends. He would shake hands with all companions and encourage others to practice it, too. He would somehow mention in his talks that: "Shaking hands will eradicate internal indignations and will cause the sins of both sides to fall off as leafs of trees do in the fall.
Imam al-Baqir (AS) was quite observant of giving away alms and donations and Islamic manners such as helping the needy, performing the funeral processions of the believers, visiting the patients, and respecting the courtesy and Islamic code of conducts and religious norms. He wanted to revive the traditions of his ancestor, the Apostle of Allah [PBUH], among the people and impart noble moral traits to them.
On hot days, he would go out to manage the farms and palm groves, and would help workers and farmers with plowing the land. Whatever he earned from the farm products – with his hardworking and labor – he would give away for Allah's sake.
Whenever he went to the mosque of his ancestor, the Apostle of Allah [PBUH], to say prayers, people would gather around him to benefit from the bright rays of his knowledge and virtue.
For twenty years Mu'awiya (in Sham) and his functionaries (in other Islamic lands) did their best by means of force, money, trickery, and hiring mercenary scholars to misrepresent the Islamic truths.
Therefore, after the tragic event of Karbala and the unprecedented oppressions by the children of Abu Sufyan, when people realized the righteousness of the Infallible Ahlul-Bayt (AS), Imam al-Sajjad (AS) and his noble son, Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS), exerted great attempts in correcting people's beliefs, especially in Imamate and leadership, which only the Infallible Imams (AS) deserved, and taught the true knowledge in different aspects to people.
As a result, the dissemination of the Islamic jurisprudence and ordinances became so widespread that Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS), the honorable son of Imam al-Baqir (AS), established a university with four thousand students and spread the Islamic traditions (hadiths) and doctrines all over the Muslim world of that time.
Imam al-Sajjad (AS) had paved the way for this significant endeavor through invocations, supplications, and reminding the tyrannies of the Umayyad and by commanding good and forbidding evil. Similarly, Imam al-Baqir (AS) further prepared the ground by holding teaching circles and clarifying the relevant religious problems for people.
Through his insight and in light of his divinely revealed intuition, the Holy Prophet [PBUH] had determined the duties his progeny and Ahlul-Bayt would be holding as well as the role they were to play in identifying and introducing the true knowledge in the years to come, as the following hadith indicates:
One day, Jabir b. 'Abd Allah Ansari, who had lost his eyesight late in his life, had an audience with Imam al-Sajjad (AS). Hearing a child, he asked, "Who are you?" The child answered: "I am Muhammad b. 'Ali b. al-Hussain." Jabir called him near, took hold of his hand, kissed it, and said:
"One day I had an audience with your grandfather, the Apostle of Allah [PBUH]. He told me: You may live so long as to see Muhammad b. 'Ali b. al-Hussain, one of my grandsons. Give my greetings to him and tell him: May Allah grants you the light of wisdom; disseminate the faith and knowledge!" Commanded by his grandfather, the fifth Imam embarked on a life-long dissemination of religious science and Islamic knowledge, as well as teaching the Qur'anic truths and Prophetic traditions.
Jabir b. 'Abd Allah Ansari is the one who on the arba'in (the fortieth day of Imam al-Hussain's martyrdom), the first year after the tragic event of Karbala, went there together with 'Atiyya, who was also one of the pious scholars and noble interpreters, made ghusl (major ablution) and while 'Atiyya was holding his hand, he sat down beside the holy grave of the master of martyrs, Sayyid al-Shuhada (AS), and recited the ziyara of that Holy Imam.
Anyhow, Imam al-Baqir (AS) was a source of radiant divine wisdom and a reservoir of divine ordinance. His celebrated name is on hundreds of traditions and wise sayings and exhortations which he had expressed to guide his talented and competent disciples and pupils, especially during his 13 years of Imamate. As it is related, in no other scholastic circles had the scholars been more humble and modest than the ones in the presence of Muhammad b. 'Ali (AS).[1]
In the time of Imam 'Ali (AS), it was as though the status of science and value of knowledge was not – as it had to be – clear for the people yet. It seemed that the Muslims had not stepped out of the restricted material world; had not drunk from Imam 'Ali (AS)'s transparent spring of knowledge; had remained thirsty at the infinite ocean of 'Ali (AS)'s presence; and no one but a few had appreciated such precious jewel as him.
That was why the Master of the Faithful (AS) had repeatedly said: "Ask me [questions] before you lose me!" And he would often say: "I am more familiar with the routes of the heaven than those of the earth." Alas! Nobody would appreciate his precious presence.
However, people gradually began to taste the pleasure and joy of the knowledge of Ahlul-Bayt (AS) and the Islamic teachings, particularly in the time of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS); and like thirsty ones who had been deprived of fresh water or who had not appreciated it, they began to quench their thirst with the splendid and palatable divine knowledge of Imam al-Baqir (AS) and gave in to his scholarly status. According to a historian, "At this point, the Muslims turned away from battle fields and warfare to conquering the doorways of knowledge and culture."
Since there was no possibility at the time for armed uprising – due to intense stranglehold and a lack of chivalrous combatants – Imam al-Baqir (AS) deemed as more appropriate the dissemination of the Islamic knowledge and scholarly activities as well as ideological and spiritual struggle against the Umayyad ruling system, and since a full course of Islamic law had not yet been instructed in details and comprehensively, he undertook the fruitful scholarly endeavors in this respect.
However, as the personality of the Imam (AS) and the nature of his teachings – in different dimensions and directions – were considered detrimental to the ruling authorities, he was often persecuted and offended by them. Nonetheless, Imam al-Baqir (AS) never neglected the importance of his dutiful role in starting a rebellion against the oppressive ruling system, but encouraged it in another way, i.e., by admiring and confirming his rebellious brother Zayd b. 'Ali b. al-Hussain.
There are narrations denoting that Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS), who was the greatest intellectual and cultural pioneer of his time, had a significant role in promulgation of ethics, genuine Islamic philosophy, specific worldview of the Qur'an, training such disciples as Imam Shafi'i, and formulation of the Islamic school of thought. He is also said to have confirmed his brother Zayd's revolutionary position; e.g., he is quoted as saying: "O Lord! Strengthen my back by [my brother] Zayd.
It is also said that one day Zayd paid a visit to Imam al-Baqir (AS). On visiting Zayd, the Imam (AS) recited the following verse: ﴾O you who have faith! Be maintainers of justice and witnesses for the sake of Allah﴿ (Al-Qur'an, 4: 135). He then continued: "O Zayd! By God you are an example of the one who acts according to this verse."
It is known that Zayd, who had undertaken an uprising to establish justice and faith, was finally ruthlessly murdered by the despotic ruling system of the Umayyad Hisham b. 'Abd al-Malik in 120 (or 122)/737 (or 739), when he revolted against the latter during the Imamate of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS). Zayd's sacred body was held hanging from the gallows for years and then set on fire.
And as related in history, although Zayd's movement ostensibly did not lead to victory and neither did other uprisings and endeavors in this period, these revolts and movements in the history of Shi'ism prompted awakening an activism; initiated the culture of martyrdom targeted against tyrannical rules; kept the pure blood of the Shi'a seething; and carried on the red line of martyrdom through the history of the Shi'a up to the present time.
Even though Imam al-Baqir (AS) and Imam al-Sadiq (AS) apparently did not involve in the above uprising for they did not regard the situation as appropriate, they attempted, at any chance they found, to correct the outlook for the society on the statehood and to teach and disseminate the Islamic principles and to illuminate people's minds and thoughts, being in itself an alternative to battle and warfare against the enemy.
Since in this era the Umayyad rule was fading out and the 'Abbasid rebellion was cracking down on them, the best circumstances had risen for promulgation of dynamic thoughts and training disciples and dignitaries as well as demarcating the right lines of statehood, which was indeed a political struggle laying the foundation for and formulation of the Islamic doctrine and principles.
However, as maintained above, wherever the caliphate system's benefits were concerned and the rulers felt that the Imam (AS) was unveiling their cruel faces and teaching the right path to recognition of the "Infallible Imam" and Imamate which followed "Prophethood" and finally the "Rule of Allah", they would proceed to persecute and even torture the Imam (AS), and sometimes would exile and incarcerate him.
To give an example of the above, a historical event is narrated as follows:
"One year when Hisham b. 'Abd al-Malik, the Umayyad ruler, was going on a Hajj pilgrimage, Ja'far b. Muhammad, Imam al-Sadiq (AS) together with his father, Imam al-Baqir (AS) were also on the pilgrimage. One day, Imam al-Sadiq (AS) was giving a speech in an assembly in Mecca, emphasizing the issue of leadership and that the Imams, rather than others, are the true leaders and caliphs of Allah on earth, and that following their footsteps and swearing allegiance to them rather than to others would bring forth social happiness and salvation.
These words, being uttered in the period of Hisham's full power and during the Hajj rituals in Mecca, began to echo widely around and reached Hisham. In Mecca, Hisham did not dare to interfere, nor was it advisable for him to do so. But when he arrived in Damascus, he dispatched an envoy to Medina asking the governor there to send Imam al-Baqir (AS) and his son to Damascus, which was done accordingly.
Imam al-Sadiq (AS) said in this regard: "When we arrived in Damascus, Hisham called us to his court. When we entered, we saw him sitting on his throne and having his men fully armed, arrayed in two rows by his sides. He also had a target board installed before him on the other end of the hall, and the dignitaries among his entourage were engaged in an archery match.
As we entered the courtyard of Hisham's palace, my father was in front and I was following him. When we got near, Hisham asked my father: 'Why don't you take part in the match?' My father replied: 'I have become old and am not in a position to do this. It would be better if you exempt me from this.' Hisham swore: 'By God who honored us by His Religion and Messenger, I won't exempt you.' He then commanded one of the Umayyad nobles to hand his bow and arrow over to my father [Imam al-Baqir (AS)] so that he too could take part in the match.
My father took the bow from the man, picked an arrow, put it in the bow, pulled the string powerfully, and shot it right to the center of the target. Then, he took another arrow and shot it at the notch of the previous one… numbering to nine successive shots. Infuriated by this event, Hisham said: 'You did a great job O Abu Ja'far! You are the most skilful among the Arab and non-Arab archers. Why did you say you were not able to do it? Tell me who taught you the archery?' My father replied: 'You know that this sport is common among Medinans. I used to practice it when I was young'."
Then, Imam al-Sadiq (AS) pointed out that: "Hisham got mad with the whole affair and made up his mind to murder my father. At the same gathering, Hisham talked to Imam al-Baqir (AS) over leadership and caliphate. Imam al-Baqir (AS) expressed his opinion on the leadership of the faithful leaders and how an Islamic community is run and what characteristics a leader of an Islamic society must have.
All this further perplexed Hisham who lacked those requirements and who had usurped that position." It is reported by some that Imam al-Baqir (AS) was incarcerated in Damascus. When Hisham got informed that the prisoners of Damascus have turned into Imam al-Baqir (AS)'s disciples and followers, he freed the Imam and hastened to have him sent to Medina.
Before the Imam's departure, Hisham sent forth a courier to spread ill rumors against them (i.e., Imam al-Baqir and Imam al-Sadiq – A.S.) in the villages and towns en route, so that people would not get in touch with them and might not be influenced by their sermons and conducts. Nevertheless, on this journey the Imam did not spare any chance to contact people – even the Christians – and to make them aware of the whole situation.
It is interesting and instructive to know that in his last will, Imam Muhmmad al-Baqir (AS) enjoined his son Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS) to allocate after his demise a part of his property to be spent during Hajj pilgrimage at mourning ceremonies for him for ten years in Mana, where Hajis gather for throwing stones at Satan and making sacrifices.
Drawing attention to the issue and determining the location is considered very important. According to the author of al-Ghadir – the well-known 'Allama Amini – the purpose of this testament is to make the great Islamic community acquainted with the true leader of the religion at that Holy Land and guide them to the right path, so that they would break away from others and join these leaders; and this is the utmost eagerness for guiding people and rescuing them from the claws of tyranny and misguidance.[2]
Martyrdom of Imam Muhmmad al-Baqir (AS)
Imam Muhmmad al-Baqir (AS) lived on for 19 years and ten months after the martyrdom of his father, Imam Zayn al-'Abidin (AS). During this time he was engaged in doing his crucial duty of Imamate, spreading and propagating the Islamic culture, teaching disciples, leading companions and people, implementing traditions of his noble ancestor among the people, drawing the attention of the usurping ruling system toward the right line of leadership and guiding people in realizing the real leader and the Infallible Imam who is the genuine vicegerent (caliph) of Allah and His Apostle [PBUH] on earth, and spared no moment in accomplishing his duties.
Finally, on Dhul Hijja 7, 114/January, 28, 733, when he was 57 years old, he was poisoned by the order of Hisham in Medina and departed to the Heavens. His sacred body was buried in Baqi'cemetery next to his honorable father.
His Wives and Children
The children of His Holiness are reported to be seven: Abu 'Abd Allah Ja'far b. Muhammad al-Sadiq (AS) and 'Abd Allah who were born to Umm Farvah. Ibrahim and 'Ubayd Allah, who were born to Umm Hakim and both died during the lifetime of their noble father. 'Ali, Zaynab, and Umm Salama, whose mother was an umm walad [a concubine].
Some Sayings of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS):
Islam is founded on five pillars: Prayers (Salat), alms tax (zakat), Hajj pilgrimage, fasting, and Wilayat(allegiance to the Imam). When asked about Wilayat, the Imam answered: by Wilayatthe Muslims' affairs will be put into order and discipline.
Nothing is better liked by Allah than requesting Him and begging requirements from Him.
Nothing is better for fending off calamities and dire accidents than supplication.
The worst defect is to stare at others' faults and ignore one's own faults; to enjoin people to do things which one is unable to do oneself; and to persecute one's friend or companion who has no supporter and helper, and not to hasten to assist him.
When you are sitting in the presence of a scholar, be more eager to listen than to talk; learn to listen well as well as you learn to talk well, and do not interrupt the speaker.
The servants will not turn infidel if they do not state any ideas when having no knowledge, and do not deny what they have not understood.
A scholar whose knowledge is beneficent to people is superior to seventy thousand worshippers.
Whoever is not appointed as his own preacher by God, others' exhortation will not have any effect on him.
Source: WORLD COUNCIL OF SHIA CENTERS
[1] Majmu'a-yi Zindigi-yi Chahardah Ma'sum 'Alayhim al-Salam, p. 175.
[2] Imam dar 'Ayniyat-i Jami'a, from page 53 on (with slight changes).
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Hosted desktops – can they help?
Many companies will now be starting to gear up for the Christmas period which coincides with the UK storm season – imagine the chaos of repeated network outages or system failures during one of the busiest times of the year. How many customers will give you a second chance after being let down once?
Simply put, an employee with no access to systems cost businesses of any size or type money, as well as customer goodwill. In many cases this lost productivity is never truly recovered and can have a long term impact on a business.
This is where hosted desktops can help.
The hosted desktop is a feature of Cloud computing services. By storing company data, applications, emails and systems in a central datacentre (the Cloud), it becomes possible for employees to access their usual desktop screen from any computer using a browser-based application.
This allows staff to remotely access company data from anywhere, at anytime. Even when staff can't physically get to the office, they can still access the core systems of your business effectively and securely from their homes, giving them the tools they need to get on with their work.
HW Technology can set up hosted desktop solutions for your business, ensuring that the systems and processes involved are in line with your compliance, data protection and data security requirements.


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Q: How many StackOverflow/StackExchange users are still using IE8? I know that IE8 is officially no longer supported on StackOverflow, but I'm now in a pity situation where my only browser with connection to internet in workspace is that browser-like tool.
I've noticed that, from today, the features that doesn't work in IE8 anymore are voting, commenting and searching for tags. Additionally, asking question always triggers captchas, which are currently almost impossible to solve.
Do you store information, what browsers are users using? Could you tell us, how many of them are still using IE8? I'm the only creature from the place forgotten by gods, or there are more unlucky fellows as I?

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Flood bond referendum: Interview with Ed Emmett
Judge Ed Emmett
Believe it or not, early voting for the August 25 flood bond referendum begins this week, on Wednesday the 8th. Those of you who make the effort to show up and vote will get to decide whether or not to ratify a $2.5 billion bond package put forth by Commissioners Court for a variety of projects involving bayous, detention basins, wetlands, emergency response systems, and more. You can find all of the county's information about the bond package here. There's a lot to read and there are lots of maps to look at, and you really should try to learn as much as you can about this not just so you'll know what you're voting on but also so that you'll know what to expect and how to stay engaged should it pass. I'd like to do my part to help people understand the issue by doing what I do for elections, which is to say interviews. The logical place to start for that is with County Judge Ed Emmett, as he helped spearhead the drive to get a bond issue before the voters, and because he pushed to have it in August, on the one-year anniversary of Harvey, rather than in November. We talked about what's in the package now and what might be in it later, why we're doing this at such an unusual time, what else there is to be done, and more. Here's the interview:
I'll have another interview on Wednesday. Let me know what you think.
Arkema indictments
This will cause a stir.
A Harris County grand jury on Friday indicted the French chemical company Arkema and two executives for the "reckless" release of toxic chemicals during Hurricane Harvey last August, a move that alarmed industry leaders and surprised environmental advocates.
The company, CEO Richard Rowe and plant manager Leslie Comardelle put residents and first responders at risk when the Crosby plant caught fire as Harvey dumped record rainfall on the Houston area, according to the Harris County District Attorney's office.
"As the hurricane approached, Arkema was more concerned about production and profit than people," said Alexander Forrest, chief of the District Attorney's environmental crimes division.
The last time a chemical company faced criminal charges for a major incident in Texas was 2005, when an explosion at BP's Texas City refinery killed 15 workers and injured almost 200. BP paid $50 million in fines for the incident but no one from the company served prison time.
Arkema called the criminal charges filed against it "astonishing" and pledged to fight them vigorously.
"There has never been an indictment like this in Texas or any other state," Arkema attorney Rusty Hardin said. "It would set an ominous precedent if a company could be held criminally liable for impact suffered as a result of the historic flooding of Hurricane Harvey that no one, including Harris County itself, was prepared for."
But federal documents showed Arkema wasn't even prepared for a much smaller flood, despite being partially located in a floodplain.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said she'd go after companies who pollute. Environmental advocates applauded her actions.
"I hope these kinds of criminal charges will really get the attention of not just Arkema but the industry more broadly," said Luke Metzger, executive director of the advocacy group Environment Texas. "They can't play fast and loose with safety standards and the protection of the public."
See here, here, and here for some background. Arkema is also being sued by Harris County, which is usually how these things go when any action is taken. Going for indictments is a bold move, one that hasn't been done before, but one that is at least worth considering, given the circumstances. Whether the indictments will survive the motions to quash them, and the appeals in those motions are denied, is the key question. I will keep an eye on this.
One federal court orders DACA restored
But hold on, because there's another ruling to come.
A federal judge on Friday upheld his previous order to revive an Obama-era program that shields some 700,000 young immigrants from deportation, saying that the Trump administration had failed to justify eliminating it.
Judge John Bates of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia gave the government 20 days to appeal his decision. But his ruling could conflict with another decision on the program that a federal judge in Texas is expected to issue as early as [this] week.
Bates ruled in late April that the administration must restore the DACA program and accept new applications. He had stayed his decision for 90 days to give the Department of Homeland Security, which runs the program, the opportunity to lay out its reasons for ending it.
Kirstjen Nielsen, the homeland security secretary, responded last month, arguing that DACA likely would be found unconstitutional in the Texas case and therefore must end. She relied heavily on the memorandum that her predecessor, Elaine Duke, had issued to rescind the program and said the department had the discretion to end the program, just as the department under Obama had exercised discretion to create it.
Bates, who was appointed by President George W. Bush, did not agree. He called the shutdown of the program "arbitrary and capricious" and said Nielsen's response "fails to elaborate meaningfully on the agency's primary rationale for its decision."
That's the good news. The bad news is that federal judge Andrew Hanen will have a hearing in Houston on Wednesday the 8th on the Paxton lawsuit that seeks to put an end to DACA, and everyone seems to think that Hanen will (as has been his custom) give Paxton what he's asking for. Which will force the matter to SCOTUS, and Lord only knows what happens next. I have more on the Texas case here and here, and see Mother Jones and ThinkProgress for more on the DC court's ruling.


The coastal road is becoming a reality to the Bombay citizens which was proposed long seven years ago. On Tuesday, the BMC administration selected a contractor to build a portion of the 10km stretch connecting Marine Drive with the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
The civic body in 2011 proposed the total length of coastal road which is starting from the Princess Street flyover at Marine Lines and ending at Kandivli. The first phase has been divided into three parts. Separate bids were invited for each part and a joint venture of Hindustan Construction Company and Hyundai Development Corporation won the bid for the first part. It is expected that BMC would open the bids for the remaining two parts in coming days.
It is expected that the selected companies should mobilize the resources soon and start construction the work after the monsoon ends.


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Isa B. and Mrs. Sangiolo|June 2, 2014
Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Rodman at their wedding in Las Vegas.
Have you ever thought about getting married and growing old with someone that you care about? Do you hope to find that special person with whom you want to spend the rest of your life some day? Last summer, there were three Rectory faculty weddings, and The DiRectory had the great pleasure of interviewing each couple. They are Mrs. LaBonte-Campbell and Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Rodman-King and Mr. Trevor Rodman, and Mrs. Hart-Rodman and Mr. Matt Rodman (Trevor's dad).
Two of the couples met at Rectory. Ms. LaBonte first met Mr. Campbell when they began tutoring on the same day in 2010. There was an instant connection for them that day, and Mr. Campbell would often ask Ms. LaBonte to join him for dinner. They were engaged two years later. Ms. Hart met Mr. Matt Rodman at the Rectory 2010 Athletic Awards Assembly when they were both coaches. Ms. King met the love of her life, Mr. Trevor Rodman, eight years ago at Elmira College in upstate New York. They met through mutual friends at a basketball game.
Each couple had very different proposals. A proposal is when someone plans how they will ask another person to marry them and then carries out that plan. Ms. King and Mr. Trevor Rodman went to pick out a ring together in March, 2013, but the jeweler ruined the surprise! Later Mr. Rodman took the ring back from Felicia and proposed properly! Mr. Matt Rodman got down on one knee to propose to Ms. Hart at their home in Pomfret in 2012. They had been dating, but it was still a surprise, and she said, "Yes, of course!" The most romantic proposal prize goes to Mr. Campbell! He decorated his apartment with flowers, candles, and balloons. He and Ms. LaBonte had gone to Worcester, MA, for a sushi dinner. When they returned to campus, he told a "white lie," saying he had to go upstairs to the restroom, when he really went to get his apartment ready. Ms. LaBonte went to her apartment to freshen up, and when she returned, she found the stairs "covered in rose petals, with Mr. Campbell waiting among the candles, flowers, and balloons and the ring in his hand!" After he made sure she wouldn't throw her purse in the candles, he proposed!
When planning where they would hold their special occasion, one of the couples chose Northeast CT, while the other two couples ventured out west and to the salty marshes of Cape Cod. Mr. Campbell and Ms. LaBonte-Campbell had their wedding at The Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock, CT, on July 27, 2013. According to Mr. Campbell, "Mr. Brad Seaward was the Most Valuable Person of the reception with his dancing!" Ms. Hart and Mr. Matt Rodman married on August 24, 2013, overlooking the ocean marsh where they kayak together on Cape Cod, with a sunset dinner cruise aboard the Lobster Roll over Cape Cod Bay. They both agree, "It has been smooth sailing ever since; together we are each other's safe harbor." But Mrs. Rodman-King and Mr. Trevor Rodman win the prize for going all the way to Las Vegas for a wonderful wedding on August 11, 2013. They even had their ceremony online for those family members who could not attend!
Ms. Hart-Rodman has two daughters, Brielle (Rectory graduate 2003) and Hollie (Rectory graduate 2005). (Hollie now teaches art at Rectory.) Mr. Matt Rodman has two sons, Trevor and Colin (Rectory graduate 2010). I think it's safe to say that the entire Rectory community is anxious to see a mini-LaBonte-Campbell running around campus, which will be happening soon!! And for now, Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Rodman are enjoying being dorm parents in Fisher Dorm with their fluffy cat, Leny.
Keep your eyes and ears open for the next two Rectory wedding celebrations. Mr. Barker is getting married this summer, and his wife-to-be will be teaching at Rectory next year! Ms. Powers is also getting married this summer, and her soon-to-be husband teaches at Pomfret School. With all these weddings, the Rectory community just keeps on growing, which makes the term "one big happy family" more appropriate than ever!
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Citation: Roman, S., Libra, J.A., Berge, N., Sabio, E., Ro, K.S., Li, L., Ledesma, B., Alvarez-Murillo, A., Bae, S. 2018. Hydrothermal carbonization: modeling, final properties design and applications: a review. Energies. https://doi.org/10.3390/en11010216.
Interpretive Summary: Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is an emerging technology that can convert wet biomass feedstock into value-added solid carbonaceous product called hydrochar. Because HTC process does not require wet biomass feedstock to be dried before conversion, it requires relatively lower energy input compared to other thermochemical processes such as pyrolysis and gasification. Many researchers discovered the potential uses of the hydrochar made from municipal and agricultural wastes for energy, environmental and soil applications. In addition, the process water can further be utilized for production of energy via anaerobic digestion. This paper provides comprehensive review on current state-of-art knowledge on HTC process variables, kinetics, and hydrochar characteristics based mainly on research publications in the last 5 years.
Technical Abstract: Active research on biomass hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) continues to demonstrate its advantages over other thermochemical processes, in particular the interesting benefits associated with carbonaceous solid products called hydrochar (HC). The areas of applications of HC range from biofuel to doped porous material for adsorption, energy storage, and catalysis. At the same time, intensive research is aimed to better elucidate the process mechanisms and kinetics, and how the experimental variables (temperature, time, biomass load, feedstock composition, as well as their interactions) affect the distribution between phases and their composition. This review provides an analysis of the state of the art on hydrothermal carbonization, mainly with regard to the effect of variables on the process, the associated kinetics, and the characteristics of the solid phase (i.e., the hydrochar), as well as some of the more studied applications so far. Research made on these topics during last 5 years has been mainly reviewed.


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Milton Keynes Jewish Community
JCR-UK is a genealogical and historical website covering all Jewish communities and
congregations throughout the British Isles and Gibraltar, both past and present.
NOTE: We are not the official website for this community.
Borough of Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes, a new town created in the 1960's, is about fifty miles north of central London. In 1974, the town became part of the local government district (later borough) of Milton Keynes, within the county of Buckinghamshire. The district was formed by the merger of a number of local authorities, including the urban districts of Bletchley, Newport Pagnell and Wolverton and the rural district of Newport Pagnell (which included the village of Haversham). In 1997, the borough of Milton Keynes became a unitary authority, remaining within the county of Buckinghamshire for ceremonial purposes.
The Milton Keynes Jewish Community
There was a medieval Jewish community in Newport Pagnell (then known simply as Newport). However, in modern times, it was not until World War II, when Jewish communities established in the area, in Bletchley and Haversham, by families evacuated from London. Subsequently a reform congregation was established in Milton Keynes.
Jewish Congregations
The following are the Jewish congregations that exist or existed in what is now the Borough of Milton Keynes:
Bletchley Hebrew Congregation
Milton Keynes & District Reform Synagogue*
* An active congregation.
Wolverton United Synagogue Membership Group, Haversham
Registration District (for BMD): Milton Keynes (since 1 April 1985)
Previous Registration Districts:
Newport Pagnell (from 1 July 1837 to 1 April 1935);
North Bucks (from 1 April 1835 to 1 April 1985)
Any registers would be held by current register office.
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Notable Jewish Connections with Milton Keynes
See the Bletchley Jewish Community page for notable Jewish personalities connected with Bletchley, in particularly those who participated in the war time code breaking operations at Bletchley Park.
Milton Keynes Jewish Cemeteries Information
There are no Jewish cemeteries in Milton Keynes.
Milton Keynes Jewish Population Data
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I test drove the Hyundai Ioniq 5 — and it's the perfect EV for curing range anxiety
By Rob Clymo published 31 October 21
Solid range and tons of tech make the Ioniq 5 a hit on a long drive
(Image credit: Tom's Guide/Rob Clymo)
Cornwall is a long way from anywhere. As someone who comes from the pointy bit of the U.K., I should know. If you're driving an EV to and from the most south-westerly county of the mainland it's therefore a very good idea to plan ahead. You'll need drinks, snacks and, most importantly, a clear plan of where to stop to charge up.
A decent EV is useful too, and the rather excellent Hyundai Ioniq 5 is perfect for the job. It's not quite a match for the 353-mile Long Range Tesla Model 3, which Tom's Guide Automotive Editor Tom Pritchard drove on the same route recently, but it's not far off.
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In fact the model that I've just driven to the 400-or so mile round trip to Cornwall and back comes packing a 238-mile range. Of course, you will still have to stop on the way, but there are obvious reasons why you'd want to take a break.
Nevertheless, planning is an essential requirement if you're going on any kind of journey in an EV, and not just in the U.K. It's all about the infrastructure, which may be getting better all the time, but still has a long way to go before EV charging is as slick and straightforward as filling up your car with gas.
Electric vehicles are great around town and for shorter journeys, but there aren't many that are truly great at handling trips in the 200 to 300-plus mile range. Having a fast and efficient charging network will become an essential part of car ownership in the future. But right now you can see the appeal of Tesla ownership, thanks to its dedicated, and fast, network of superchargers.
But how's it working out for us non-Tesla types if you've got to pop to Land's End on a whim? It's a mixed bag to be honest and you need to be a little bit savvy to get the best from a long-distance EV experience. Knowing when, where and why you should charge seems bewildering at first, but the more you drive the better you get.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a very nice car
Our model, a top-of-the-range IONIQ 5 Ultimate 73KWH RWD +Eco Pack and Tech Pack model arrived fully loaded, and with an 80% charge.
Prudently, I spent a while at a deserted Instavolt charging point close to home the night before I left for Land's End to top up that battery as much as I could, knowing this would save time the next day.
We set off next morning just before lunch, with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 primed for the journey. You couldn't ask for a better car for the task, as it's super comfortable and came with all of the trimmings associated with a top-of-the-range model.
Full marks to Hyundai for the seats, which were heated front and back, while the front ones could be adjusted electrically for optimum comfort. There was even an electrically adjustable lumbar support.
The sliding center console is a neat touch too, allowing you to move it backwards and forwards to suit your own personal storage requirements.
Our model had a killer Bose Premium Audio system fitted complete with 7 speakers and a subwoofer — which was pretty beefy. There was also wireless phone charging and a raft of options available via the 12.3-inch touchscreen, which doubled as the GPS and our media center for entirety of the journey.
Hyundai also makes all of the connectivity features a cinch to use, as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are both included. Bluetooth and voice recognition rounds out just some of the tech we tried and it all, thankfully, worked as expected.
I found the GPS navigation particularly impressive, which dynamically adapted to traffic conditions, and proved to be invaluable for getting through the worst of the weekend road chaos.
But back to the charging side of things. Our Ioniq 5 was going just fine until we got into Devon when thoughts started drifting towards a top up. It still claimed to have 150 or so miles of range left, but I never like to let an EV get down too low. That caution is based on personal experience, since you could easily arrive at your chosen charge point to find it out of order, busy or, occasionally not even there at all.
Sometimes it can be a combination of factors that make charging a pain, so a bit like bathroom breaks on a long road trip, I think it's best to go whenever you can.
Charging infrastructure is good, but it can be better
Hyundai offers the Ioniq 5 with a year's subscription to Ionity, one of the big U.K. charging networks. I should also note to my American readers that the car offers two years free charging with Electrify America in your neck of the woods. In both cases, that's all handled by the 'Charge myHyundai' app.
However, wanting to explore the colorful selection of charging points along my route I took a slightly different tack.
First port of call was Heron Farm, just off the A30 near Honiton. You definitely need your GPS to find it the first time, but this rural location is worth seeking out. The farm boasts a café, vineyard and was once featured on TV's Grand Designs.
Better yet, it's got a brace of Instavolt chargers, which is my go-to brand for pay-as-you-go convenience and hassle-free appeal. Tap your card, plug in and charge, all while you head off for an overpriced coffee and a rustic flapjack. Unfortunately both chargers were in high demand, with two Jaguars occupying them on our arrival. Worse still, in the few minutes it took to get a drink, a VW ID.4 and Renault Zoe had already taken their place.
Having just spent £12 on hot drinks and a Halloween witch gingerbread, and hating the need to queue, I decided to drive 10 miles towards the M5 and try another Instavolt outside a nearby leisure centre. It was kind of on the way towards Exeter anyhow.
The GPS took us cross country and down a single track lane that had me wondering if I would end up in someone's farmyard, but we came out at the other end right on the doorstep of the Culm Valley Sports Centre. Better still another two Instavolt chargers were right there, and both were unoccupied.
Charging the Ioniq 5 really easy. You can open the charger door, located by the rear taillight, using the key fob or by pushing a button on the door itself. Plug in the charger and a small array of LEDs light up depending on how full (or empty) the battery is.
Hyundai has also done a neat job with the charging bit of the equation as the system supports charging up to 800V, allowing swift top-ups that take around 18 minutes to go from 10 to 80 percent charge. That means it's quick and easy to have a 10-minute break and still get quite a few miles back on the range anxiety-beating clock.
However, knowing the route well, I was still planning to have another top-up further down, despite the fact that Zap Map (a mapping app that lists the majority of EV chargers) indicated Land's End now has a shiny new high-speed charger.
So, a little while later, we stopped again near Camborne in Cornwall. GeniePoint charging stations are quite commonplace in Cornwall, but this unit was woefully slow, offering just 9kW to me. That would take a few hours to offer any meaningful charge, so it was basically useless. Expensive too, with an additional £1 connection charge if you're not a registered user.
We arrived at Land's End late in the day. This was particularly useful because the parking attendant had left and meant we didn't have to pay to get in. Even better was the fact that there was a new Gridserve charger waiting for us, which was both vacant and in good working order.
Gridserve gives you the option of plugging in, tapping your payment card and enjoying fast charging without an app or any additional hassle. We left the Hyundai to get back up to 100 percent (well, actually 97 percent) and went for more coffee and cake to prepare for the return journey.
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Having done this trip before in various EVs it's interesting to note just how unpredictable these journeys can be. I've had all sorts of stressful moments on long EV trips like this, and have quickly formed an opinion on many of the charging networks I've encountered along the way.
I've yet to experience anything bad with Instavolt (knock on wood), so it's my charging point of choice where available. Sadly other networks are either inconsistent, or clunky to use. So you inevitably end up with multiple apps and accounts with the ones that insist you register before you're allowed any power.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was a joy, though, despite the fact that it doesn't cover the same level of distance as a Long Range Tesla. No matter, as you've invariably got to stop for the toilet en route, and having a break is always a good idea on long road trips. So what's the hassle?
It still comes down to the fact recharging an EV isn't quite the speedy experience that topping up a tank of gas is, but fortunately the Hyundai was quick enough to not be a pain. You do end up spending more on miscellaneous extras with an EV though, with the additional snacks and drinks potentially taking their toll on your waistline too. So there are trade-offs.
Having all the toys on-board helped out a lot with our Land's End odyssey, but the car is pricey, especially as our Ioniq 5 had the Eco and Tech Packs. The Eco Pack is comprised of a battery heating system and heat pump, costing £1,195 more. Meanwhile the £1,495 Tech Pack adds in front memory seats, relaxation premium seats, BVM (Blind View Monitor), PCA (Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Reverse), RSPA (Remote Smart Parking Assist) and SVM (Surround View Monitor). Oh, and opting for the all-wheel-drive variant of this model means you're looking at a cool £48,145.
In its most basic model variant, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect 58 kWh RWD costs £36,995 (nearly $51,000), but a similarly specced model to the car I drove could cost a smidgen over $66,000 in the U.S. Sadly Hyundai hasn't revealed any details on how much the car will cost in the U.S. — despite the fact it's scheduled to arrive before the end of the year.
Tesla's Model 3 starts out at $43,990, but ends up at $52,490 if you're after a the Long Range model (plus extras) we reviewed. Either way, EV motoring isn't that cheap because buying the car is one thing, but all those snacks, drinks and endless shopping excursions to kill time are where the additional costs really add up.
However, as faster charging comes our way perhaps we'll soon be able to top up our battery electric vehicles in the same time it takes to fill up with gas. I, for one, can't wait for that to happen.
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5 Tory sex scandals that broke in the last 48 hours
In under 48 hours, five Conservative sex scandals have hit the media. On top of that, the Prime Minister has said that a "number of issues" she is aware of haven't been reported.
1) Conservative activist was allegedly raped and then ignored in 2016
On 5 November, the BBC reported that a Conservative activist says she was raped and then "completely ignored". Speaking anonymously, the woman said:
I was raped by someone senior to me in the Conservative Party. It was violent. It wasn't in Westminster, it was in my own home. And it shouldn't have happened. I remember the attack, during the attack. I remember the room disappearing around me and thinking I was going to die. When he left the next day I was at the police station within an hour and I reported it.
The woman also raised the allegation with a Commons clerk, assuming the Chief Whip or Leader of the House, Andrea Leadsom, would be in contact. But Leadsom has denied any knowledge of the complaint.
The clerk in question said:
A private conversation took place on 4 August between the Clerk of the House (David Natzler) and a Conservative Party activist, at her request. This conversation arose as a result of an alleged rape in 2016 which had already been investigated by the police and for which criminal proceedings had been instigated. The allegation was mentioned but was not the focus of the discussion, as the incident had not taken place on the Parliamentary Estate, and the activist had not been employed on the Estate. There was no question of formally "referring" the allegations to other House authorities as there was already a criminal case underway. We understand that the charges have recently been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service.
The Conservative activist branded the culture in Westminster "toxic".
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2) Former minister under investigation for multiple allegations
Also on 5 November, former Conservative minister Dan Poulter was referred to the party's new disciplinary panel. Fellow MP Andrew Bridgen claims that three female Conservative MPs wouldn't get in a lift with Poulter because he allegedly put his hand up their skirts. Bridgen reported the incident seven years ago to the Conservative whip's office, but says the report was ignored.
A spokesman for Poulter, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, said he:
denies all allegations of misconduct or inappropriate behaviour and will vigorously defend himself against any such claims
3) Conservative whip stands down and refers himself to the police
Conservative MP Chris Pincher "voluntarily" quit his job as a party whip and referred himself to the police on 5 November. Party activist Alex Story says that Pincher asked him out for dinner in 2001. But then Pincher allegedly announced he needed "to go home quickly". At his house, Story claims Pincher then became "unusually tactile" and started massaging his neck and unbuttoning his shirt, saying "you will go far in the Conservative Party".
Story made his excuses and left. Although Pincher wasn't an MP at the time, he quickly rose through the ranks after getting elected in 2010. Now, the MP says:
If Mr Story has ever felt offended by anything I said then I can only apologise to him.
4) Pornography allegedly found on the First Secretary of State's Commons computer
Theresa May's number two is facing fresh allegations. Damian Green is under investigation over a claim that police found "extreme" pornography on his computer while raiding his Westminster office in 2008.
Green denied ex-police chief Bob Quick's allegation, branding it a "political smear".
Two Conservative backbenchers, Heidi Allen and Anna Soubry, have called for Green to stand down.
5) Conservative MP accused of pressuring a researcher to date a businessman
The allegations continue. Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski stands accused of pressuring a young researcher to go on a date with a wealthy businessman 'older than her father'. The MP, who was an adviser to David Cameron, is alleged to have suggested that the date may help secure a business deal.
Kawczynski denies the claim:
The allegations I believe were made by Channel 4 by an unknown third party, and I am looking forward to working with the code of conduct process to clear my name. I strongly deny the allegations made. I approached her [to] see if they would go for a coffee with a friend of mine but that is all I have done.
'Drawing up by-election plans'
The Westminster sexual harassment scandal continues to grow. The Conservatives are reportedly "drawing up contingency plans" to fight by-elections should any MPs be forced out of parliament. Former Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has already resigned from the government after sexual assault allegations, but he remains an MP.
It's unclear if Theresa May's minority government could take more senior resignations. Indeed, an MP formally loyal to the Prime Minister recently described her as "weaker than any of us thought". But what is clear is that we will not be able to sort out sexual misconduct in our society if our legislators are also perpetrators.
– Support organisations like the Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre, The Survivors Trust, and Victim Support. And for more information on dealing with sexual abuse, see here.
– Join the White Ribbon Campaign; which aims to "educate and raise awareness of violence against women, and to engage men in these issues".
– Have conversations with the women and men in your life, and refuse to tolerate misogyny in your communities and workplaces. This starts and ends with us.
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The additional effort also includes commenting on posts from people in your network. This is where the reciprocity comes in. Everyone wants to be acknowledged for sharing thoughtful information on the platform. It takes time and energy to select and craft meaningful posts worthy of engagement because after all, the highest priority of being on the platform should be to provide value to those in your network. That means posting content that piques their interest or provides them with valuable information they can apply to their careers or businesses right now.
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Additionally, keep in mind that social media algorithms change all the time and the changes are not typically announced to the public. This means that you may find that your posts are seen by a large number of people and then suddenly your views and engagement will drop into the single digits. Rest assured that there are rules to this game that work consistently regardless of algorithm changes.
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LinkedIn is a powerful resource. Many companies, large and small, utilize LinkedIn as part of their sales process. There are hundreds of technology tools on the market that help you easily extract data from the platform and use the information for a variety of purposes during the sales process. Since LinkedIn has around a half-billion professionals registered, what better way to find others to do business with than there?
While this is certainly a convenient way to find and communicate with other professionals with the possibility of a mutually beneficial relationship, it's important to avoid abusing the privilege of having this access. Most importantly, it's critical not to spam the email addresses of those in your network just because you have access to them. Although they agreed to join your network on LinkedIn, they didn't opt-in to be solicited through your email marketing service. This one mistake will cost you customers and connections as well as cause damage to your brand and reputation. We'll dive deeper into this topic in our next post.
If you're a user, what do you like most about LinkedIn? Has it been a valuable resource to your business? We'd love to hear from you!
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Located in the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeastern regions of the United States of America, New York is a huge city with unparalleled and globally acclaimed attractions. Also known as "the Big Apple", the New York City is like a complete world in itself.
The attractions of the city probably begin with the world famous Statue of Liberty which is the historical landmark of New York. The Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Times Square, Rockfeller Plaza, Top of the Rock, Lincoln Center, Empire State Building, World Trade Center Site and the New York Public Library are the other evergreen pulls of the city.
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Belmopan
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Belmopan (/ˌbɛlmoʊˈpæn/) is the capital city of Belize. Its population in 2010 was 16,451. Although the smallest capital city in the continental Americas by population, Belmopan is the third-largest settlement in Belize, behind Belize City and San Ignacio. Founded as a planned community in 1970, Belmopan is one of the newest national capital cities in the world.
Latitude: 17° 15' 0.00" N
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Belmopan (/ˌbɛlmoʊˈpæn/) is the capital city of Belize.
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Actun Tunichil Muknal (the Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre), also known locally as Xibalba or ATM, is a cave in Belize, near San Ignacio, Cayo District, notable as a Maya archaeological site that includes skeletons, ceramics, and stoneware. There are …
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Lifetime Encourages Subscribers to 'Switch from Dish' in Partnership with Cable Operators in 4 Markets
[via press release from Lifetime]
- Sweepstakes Winner in Each Market to Receive $3,000 42-inch High Definition Plasma Television -
- First 100 Subscribers Who 'Switch from DISH' Qualify for $100 American Express(R) Gift Cards -
NEW YORK, Jan. 13 -- Lifetime is encouraging DISH subscribers to "Switch from DISH" in an aggressive marketing partnership with cable operators in four selected markets -- Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; Albuquerque, NM and Greenville SC.
Lifetime's cable partners are Time Warner Cable in Houston, Brighthouse Networks in Orlando, Comcast in Albuquerque, and Charter in Greenville.
To support this campaign, on Saturday and Sunday (January 14 and 15), representatives of the cable operators will be at a local mall in each of the four markets to sign up disgruntled DISH subscribers, and offer their own "Switch from DISH" promotions. The first 100 people each day who "Switch from DISH" qualify for a $100 American Express(R) Gift Cards provided by Lifetime.
In addition to the cable operators' offers, Lifetime also will hold a special "Switch from DISH" sweepstakes at each mall location, the winner of which will receive a $3,000 42-inch High Definition plasma television. These local activities will be complemented by advertising in local newspapers, radio and television.
Betty Cohen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lifetime Entertainment Services, said, "DISH's competitors recognize the unique value that Lifetime brings to women subscribers through our award-winning programming and unique support of issues of vital importance to women. While DISH is asking women subscribers to pay more and get less of their favorite programs, cable providers are offering great incentives for subscribers to switch from DISH. We're still trying to reach a fair and reasonable agreement with DISH. But as long as Lifetime is kept off the air by DISH, we have no choice but to fight back and help women take back their Lifetime."
The "Switch from Dish" events will be held at the following locations and times:
Houston, Texas Willowbrook Mall -- 2000 Willowbrook Mall Saturday, January 14th 10 AM - 6 PM and Sunday, January 15th 12 PM - 6 PM Cable partner: Time Warner Cable
Albuquerque, New Mexico Coronado Center - 6600 Menaul NE Saturday, January 14th 10 AM - 6 PM and Sunday, January 15th 11 AM - 6 PM Cable partner: Comcast
Greenville, South Carolina Haywood Mall - 700 Haywood Road Saturday, January 14th 10 AM - 6 PM and Sunday, January 15th 12:30 PM - 6 PM Cable partner: Charter
Orlando, Florida Altamonte Mall - 451 Altamonte Ave. Saturday, January 14th 10 AM - 6 PM and Sunday, January 15th 11 AM - 6 PM Cable partner: Brighthouse Networks
About Lifetime Television
LIFETIME is the leader in women's television and one of the top-rated basic cable television networks. A diverse, multi-media company, LIFETIME is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. LIFETIME Television, Lifetime Movie Network, Lifetime Real Women, Lifetime Home Entertainment and Lifetime Online are part of LIFETIME Entertainment Services, a 50/50 joint venture of The Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
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Report finds women abused on Twitter every 30 seconds
By Anna Gunther
December 18, 2018 / 12:53 PM / CBS News
Report finds women abused on Twitter
Hateful comments on social media are nothing new, but now a new report finds women are abused on Twitter every 30 seconds. The research from Amnesty International also found black women were 84 percent more likely than white women to be targeted.
Amnesty International said thousands of volunteers from 150 countries participated in their "Troll Patrol," sorting through 228,000 tweets sent to 778 female politicians and journalists in the U.S. and U.K. They found 1.1 million "abusive or problematic tweets" were sent to the women in 2017. In addition, the research found both conservative and liberal women faced the same level of online abuse.
"Troll Patrol isn't about policing Twitter or forcing it to remove content. We are asking it to be more transparent, and we hope that the findings from Troll Patrol will compel it to make that change," said Milena Marin, Amnesty International's Senior Advisor for Tactical Research, in a statement.
Twitter's rules on abusive behavior state that users may not engage in "targeted harassment." That includes attempts to intimidate someone else, making unwanted sexual advances or calling on other uses to harass someone. If someone is found to be in violation, their account can be suspended.
But the company has faced backlash for years over its handling of trolls. In October, political commentator Rochelle Ritchie said she reported Cesar Sayoc, the man accused of sending a series of explosive devices to Democrats across the country, to Twitter before his alleged crime spree. She said he previously threatened her after she appeared on Fox News.
She posted Twitter's response, which said it found "no violation of Twitter Rules against abusive behavior." Later, the company said it "made a mistake" in not suspending a tweet sent from Sayoc's account.
Hey @Twitter remember when I reported the guy who was making threats towards me after my appearance on @FoxNews and you guys sent back a bs response about how you didn't find it that serious. Well guess what it's the guy who has been sending #bombs to high profile politicians!!!! pic.twitter.com/xBY8FMbqnq
— R O C H E L L E (@RochelleRitchie) October 26, 2018
Another high-profile incident involved actress and comedian Leslie Jones. In 2016, she briefly left the social media platform after she faced a barrage of hateful and racist tweets.
In response to the report from Amnesty International, Twitter's head of Legal, Policy and Trust & Safety, Vijaya Gadde, released a statement saying the company is working on improving.
It says in part: "Twitter has publicly committed to improving the collective health, openness and civility of public conversation on our service. Twitter's health is measured by how we help encourage more healthy debate, conversations, and critical thinking. Conversely, abuse, malicious automation, and manipulation detract from the health of Twitter. We are committed to holding ourselves publicly accountable towards progress in this regard."
First published on December 18, 2018 / 12:53 PM
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