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A website from the Massachusetts Historical Society; founded 1791.
Adams Family Code Names
Papers of John Adams, Volume 8
Docno: ADMS-06-08-02-0124
Author: Gerry, Elbridge
Recipient: Adams, John
Date: 1779-09-29
From Elbridge Gerry
Sept 29. 1779
My dear Mr. Adams
It is with the greatest pleasure, that I inform You of the late Arrangement of our foreign affairs, in which You are appointed to negotiate the Treaties with G Britain and our Friend Mr. Dana to be your Secretary. Mr. Jay is to negotiate with Spain, Mr. Carmichael to be his Secretary, and Colo. John Laurens, Son of the late president Laurens, to be Secretary to Doctor Franklin.
I shall not be able at this Time to give You a History of the proceedings of Congress, relative to their foreign Affairs; the Embarrassments Difficulties and Delays attending this Business, in Consequence of the Disputes between the late Commissioners, have exceeded every thing of the Kind, which I have before met with: so far have some of their Friends in Congress been influenced by Attachments and prejudice, as to render it impossible to preserve their Friendship and Confidence, and at the same Time to act with becoming Freedom and Independence.
I flatter myself that You will not hesitate a Moment, at accepting the highest office of Honor and Trust, under the united States, when elected thereto by the Voice of eleven States. Indeed it may be called unanimous, as there was only a single Vote for Doctor Franklin, who was not in Nomination, and it was said to have been put in by Delaware, at that Time represented by your old Friend Mr. D
n. Great Exertions were made to send You to Spain, and Mr. Jay on the other Embassy, but the Opposition of your Friends produced from the Gentlemen in Favour of Mr. Jay, a proposal of Accomodation, in Consequence whereof he was appointed by eight States. The Appointment of Mr. Dana is in my humble Opinion of the next Importance, and should he accept it, he may
stand Candidate for the next Vacancy in Europe.
It is almost Time to acknowledge the Receipt of your esteemed Favours of the 27th of Novr. 1778, and of the 10th and 11th Instant. The first is of so early a Date as not to require an Answer; and a prudent Use shall be made of the last. Agreable to your Request in the other, I transmit by the Bearer Mr.
the Journals of Congress to the present Time, as far as they are printed, those for 1778 are now in the press. With Respect to the Circumstances of your first Appointment, It was in Consequence of a Nomination which I ventured to make, after having endeavoured to discover your Sentiments on the Subject. I remember You was more reserved than I tho't You ought to have been, and two of your Collegues then in York Town, to whom I proposed
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the Matter, objected to it, as not being agreable to You. When the Nomination was made, if I rightly remember, the one that remained in Congress after You left it,
expressed his Doubts on the Occasion, but being determined to try the Experiment, I informed the House that I had communicated to You my Design of Nomination, and that, altho You was very silent on the Affair, I was fully persuaded You would not decline the Duty. This fixed the Matter in the Minds of your Friends. Mr. R. Livingston was nominated by New York,
and by recurring to the printed Journals, You will find the Voters in your Favour distinguished by Dots, Volo. 3d, page 547.
It is some Time since this Transaction happened, and I may be mistaken in some points, but I further recollect, that in conferring with You, I mentioned my former Intention of nominating You in the Fall of the Year 1776, and that Mr. R H Lee told me, You had informed him, that You would not accept the Appointment if made, which last Circumstance, not being remembered by You, was an additional Argument in my Mind for pushing your Election at York Town.
I conceived myself bound by every principle of Honour, Integrity, and policy, to "vote You clear of Suspicion &c. dishonorable to the States." When the Question was proposed for inserting your Name in that Resolution, I opposed it as unjust, And the inclosed Copy of the futile Charge against You, and Evidence to support it, will I think warrant my Conduct. If unjust, then surely it was impolitick, as your future Usefulness would have been destroyed for a Time, at least I conceived it so, and was therefore bound in Honor not to sport with your Character. I mean not however to thro' a Reflection on the Conduct of Gentlemen of a different Opinion, they probably
had a different View of the Subject, and may be highly commendable for a Measure, which it would have been criminal in me to have adopted.
While I am on this Subject, give me Leave to observe, that your Letter to Congress, desiring a Copy of the Charges against You was yesterday read,
on which I moved the House to comply with your Request; but It was objected to from several Quarters as an improper Measure, since the House had almost unanimously, by your late Appointment, rejected the Charge, and had in the first Instance cleared You of the Animosities subsisting amongst the other Commissioners. It was also said, that the Admission of Weight in the Charge, was dishonorable to the House, which in that Case would have been in Duty bound to postpone Your Appointment, untill You were acquitted of the Charge. The Objections were agreable to my Mind and I withdrew the Motion, at the same Time informing the House, that I should furnish You with the papers requested.
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Upon the Whole, I am of Opinion, that in the Esteem of Congress, your Character is as high as any Gentleman's in America.
as much is obtained in the Arrangement and Determinations of our foreign Affairs as could be expected.
if Matters had been driven further, We should have been more deeply involved in Animosities and Dissention, and have put a total Stop to our foreign Negotiations.
in Consequence thereof, We must, on the Return of Monsr. Gerard, have sunk in the Esteem of our Ally, of the Court of Spain, and of all Europe.
Doctor Franklin ought to be recalled.
however some late Measures may not be equal to our Wishes, It becomes our indispensible Duty to support them with Vigour, and to listen no more to Insinuations without Evidence to support them.
an able, upright, firm Friend to America, is greatly injured in Doctor Lee, as well by the Impolicy of some of
Friends, as by the undeserved Reproach of his Enemies.
But that
his Usefulness being destroyed, had it been practicable to have continued him in office, he could not have served with Satisfaction to himself, or Advantage to the publick. I have been well informed that Hints have been thrown out here, relative to my Votes for recalling Doctor Lee, which I do not relish: I have however suppressed my Feelings, because it is extremely injurious to the publick Interest, to have their Servants involved in Disputes with each other. I shall return prepared to justify my Conduct in every point, and should any Attempts be made to misrepresent it, I shall be under the Necessity of shewing, that it has been ever directed in Congress by disinterested publick Motives; that it has been always free from Views, of extending my personal Interest
or Influence
, or of supporting
private Attachments;
and I think I can answer for the policy of the Measures which I have adopted. Perhaps You may think this deviating from Delicacy, but conscious of the Rectitude of my Intentions, I cannot bear the Breath of Reflection. I voted for the Recall of all the Commissioners included in the Resolution of the 20th of April last,
as an indispensible Obligation arising from the Resolution itself, and also, as a preliminary Measure for fully enquiring into the Conduct of those Gentlemen, that the Character of each may be fairly known, and represented to the publick. The States divided on Doctor Lee and he was continued in Office, contrary in my Opinion to every principle of Government, where a Majority is to rule. This happened by the Mode in which the Question was put, "shall he be recalled," instead of "shall he be continued." In the latter Case a Division would have lost the Question, and he would have been recalled, which the States who were against him being apprized of, conceived the Matter as it stood, both unreasonable and unfair. After Congress had finished their In•
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structions, relative to negotiations, a Question arose, who should execute them? Reference being then made to a Resolution of the 15th of April last, "That Ministers plenipotentiary for these States, are only necessary for the present, at the Courts of Versailes and Madrid," a Motion was made, "That a Minister plenipotentiary in Leiu of a Commissioner be appointed to negotiate a Treaty of Alliance, and Amity and Commerce, between the united States of America, and his catholic Majesty," and the Question was carried as follows, six Ayes, one no, and four divided. Massachusetts was amongst the latter, Mr. Holton and myself, aye, Mr. Lovell and Mr. Partridge, no.
I tho't it necessary to agree to this Imposition,
it was consonant to the Resolution of the 15th of April;
it would give the States a fair Oppertunity of electing their Minister; and thereby of correcting the Error mentioned—as a Decision of the Question in the negative would have postponed a Negotiation with Spain,—and for some
Reasons before mentioned, and others with which I shall not
trouble You. To convince You of the Necessity of this last Measure, I need only inform You, that before the Resolution was proposed, Congress endeavoured to appoint a Minister to negotiate the peace, and failed in the Attempt,
there being six States for Yourself, five for Mr. Jay, and one divided. Those who were for Mr. Jay, then declared, they would never alter their Votes, unless they had a fair Oppertunity of electing a Minister for Spain, and accomodating Matters to the Sense of a Majority of the States, which was prevented by the Failure of a Vote of the States when divided.
One Word with respect to your Instructions, pray give me your Opinion on the Boundaries of Massachusetts Bay,
and if any thing is amiss, Mr. Samuel Adams, if he thinks it expedient, may inform the State thereof, that they may give Directions for having it rectified in Congress.
Cannot You attend to the Settlement of the Vermont Affair on the first of Feby. next, agreable to certain Resolutions sent to Massachusetts,
which by her Delegates has claimed a Right to the Jurisdiction of those Lands.
I should not have troubled You with such a Volume of small politics, did I not conceive it impracticable
to weary the patience of a great politician. My best Respects to Portia, her Irony is by sovereign power turned into Fact.
I wish that our Friend General Warren may peruse this Letter, and no other person at present, as it may otherwise by the Cause of my commencing Disputes, which I wish to avoid. Brother Dana may correct my Information relative to your first Election. Adeiu my dear Friend with Assurace of Sincerity in your very huml Sert
E Gerry
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Is not Caution necessary in sending Letters or papers, which on certain Occasions ought not to be communicated? It sometimes happens that one Friend is nearly sacrificed to support another.
I was on a Commitee which reported £3000 ster' per Year for each of the Ministers and £1000 ster per Annum for each of their Secretaries, the Salary to begin and end as prescribed by a former Resolution relative to the Commissioners; but I expect a Reduction of the first Sum will be made by some of our patriots,—and am in Favour of £2500 sterling for the first and half that Sum for the Secretaries.
Adams Papers
); with two enclosures, both in a clerk's hand and not printed here: the charge against
reported by a congressional committee on
24 March
; the full text of Ralph Izard's letter to the president of the congress,
12 Sept. 1778
(for both, see enclosures with James Lovell's letter of
14 Sept.
, above). The second enclosure was docketed: "Mr. Izard 12 Sept 1778"; and by
: "See Mr Sparks' Diplom. Correspond. Volume 2d. p 434."
: Gerry-Knight Coll.); docketed: "Copy of a Letter to Mr. J Adams Sepr. 29 1779." Significant differences between the recipient's copy and the draft are noted below.
. The draft substituted "may" for "will."
. Left blank in both the recipient's copy and the draft.
. James Lovell. Samuel Adams left Philadelphia with
on 11 Nov. 1777, and, until Francis Dana's arrival six days later, only Gerry and Lovell were in attendance (
Diary and Autobiography
Burnett, ed.,
Letters of Members
, 2:li-lii).
. No mention of Robert R. Livingston's nomination has been found. According to Henry Laurens, the men nominated besides Adams on 21 Nov. 1777 were Dana, James Wilson, Joseph Reed, the Marquis de Lafayette, and R. H. Lee. Lafayette's name was apparently withdrawn, and Lee declined nomination (
, 9:947, note;
Burnett, ed.,
Letters of Members
, 2:569).
. This is the
Journals of Congress
, vol. 3, Phila., 1779. The copy referred to by Gerry is now in
's library at the Boston Public Library (
Catalogue of
's Library
). Because there was no recorded roll call for
's election as Commissioner on 28 Nov. 1777, Gerry made his marks beside a roll call of the same date on another matter that appears on p. 347. As indicated by Gerry,
won six states: New Hampshire (Folsom), Massachusetts (Dana, Gerry, and Lovell), Rhode Island (Ellery), Connecticut (Dyer, Law, and Williams), Pennsylvania (Morris, Roberdeau, and Clingan), and Virginia (R. H. Lee, F. L. Lee, and Harvie). The delegations of New York (Duane and Duer), Maryland (Smith and Rumsey), North Carolina (Penn and Harnett), and Georgia (Langworthy), and Jones of Virginia were in the minority. Gerry placed dots beside Laurens and South Carolina, but at the bottom of the page he wrote "N.B. So. Carolina did not vote on the above Occasion, but was represented by Mr Laurens."
. In the draft "may" is crossed out before "probably."
. To this point in the paragraph Gerry refers to the resolution of 20 April that cited Franklin, Deane, Izard, and Arthur and William Lee for improper conduct, and he quotes
's reference to that resolution in the postscript to his letter of
10 Sept.
(above). For "the futile charge" and the "evidence," see the
to James Lovell's letter of 14 Sept. (above). The "Gentlemen of a different Opinion" from Gerry in regard to having
's name included in the resolution were James Lovell and Samuel Adams. For Lovell's explanation of his action, see his letter of
13 June
, and
note 8
. To the president of the congress,
10 Sept.
. This sentence was interlined in the draft.
. In the draft the preceding two words were interlined.
. At this point in the recipient's copy
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is a symbol "#" to refer
to the following note written by Gerry in the left margin: "I am informed, and I think from the best Authority, that a Resignation of Mr. Lee's, conceived in Terms that would do Honor to any Man on Earth, has been in the Hands of
a Friend of his in Congress, and suppressed two Months, by which Means he has been prevented from avoiding a Supersedence." In the draft the symbol follows "friends."
. On 21 April the congress decided to vote separately for the recall of each of the Commissioners named in the vote of 20 April. Gerry voted to recall Franklin (22 April), Arthur Lee (3 May), and Ralph Izard and William Lee (8 June). Gerry's Massachusetts colleagues opposed each recall, and only the motions affecting Izard and William Lee were passed (
, 13:490; 14:542, 700–701, 703–704).
. Gerry seconded the motion to add "in lieu of a commissioner" as an amendment (
, 15:1112–1113). For a confirmation of his reason given immediately below, see Lovell to
1 Oct.
. In the draft "some" was substituted for "many."
. In the draft Gerry wrote "at present" after "shall not," but then deleted it.
. The draft originally read: "before the Resolution was adopted, Yourself and Mr J were in Nomination to negotiate the peace, and Congress could not agree in an Appointment."
's instructions of 16 Oct.
and his commissions of
29 Sept.
(all calendared below) were sent to him in a letter of
20 Oct.
from the president of the congress (below). Since the instructions described the boundaries that
was to secure for the United States, Gerry wanted the Massachusetts boundaries verified.
. The resolutions, passed in congress on 24 Sept., were also sent to New Hampshire and New York. In essence, the action would have given congress the power to hear the disputes and make decisions according to the methods prescribed in the Articles of Confederation, although that document had not yet been accepted by all the states. The congress, after the states had taken suitable legislative action, was to begin its hearings on 1 Feb. 1780
, 15:1096–1099).
. The draft has "impossible."
. See
's message for Gerry in
's letter of
10 Sept.
. In the draft this paragraph was written in the margin with the following postscript: "NB I shall direct my long Letter to the Honorable, His Excellency John Adams Esqr."
. In the draft this paragraph was written along the margin of page six with many deletions and substitutions. Along the margin of page seven is another draft of the same paragraph, probably written before the text on page six, which was entirely crossed out with many words made illegible.
. The final paragraph is not found in the draft. Gerry was named with John Mathews and Jesse Root on 28 Sept. The committee reported the next day, but the congress postponed action and then recommitted the report on 1 Oct. As Gerry suspected would happen, the ministers' salaries were set finally, on 4 Oct., at £2,500, but the committee report recommending £1,000 for secretaries was let stand (
, 15:1118, 1128, 1135, 1143–1145).
Cite web page as:
Founding Families: Digital Editions of the Papers of the Winthrops and the Adamses,
ed.C. James Taylor. Boston: Massachusetts Historical Society, 2015.


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Taitung City 台東市, the capital of Taitung County, is one of Taiwan's smallest regional centers. It's located in the south east of the country on a flatland, which is stuck between the Pacific and a mountain range. This gives it a very unique climate and atmosphere - it's an ocean city and at the same time a mountain city, however it mostly tries to stay away from both of them. If you see the map below, it's located few meters away from the coast and it doesn't have a port. That's something that makes Taitung City unique. It's still a mystery to me, that the part, which could have one of the most beautiful seaside promenades in Taiwan, is actually the most unapproachable part of the city, completely out of the mainstream.
The central part of Taitung lays between the Pacific ocean and a small hill named Liyu Shan, which is incorporated in the urban area. That hill is one of Taitung's landmarks, it's also one of the must visit spots in the city, as you can see a beautiful temple, the famous Longfeng tower, the Martyrs' Shrine and a marvelous view of the city and the basin from the top of the hill. You definitely can't miss this popular spot, because it's visible from many parts of the city.
Taitung City is Taiwan's city with the biggest percentage of aboriginal Taiwanese population. It's said that out of 110.000 inhabitants, 19.000 are of Austronesian descent (source). And that was very obvious, when we visited the city, we saw it with our own eyes. It's quite an interesting phenomenon, as it gives you the idea of a Taiwan that is long gone. There are many interesting spots found inside the urban area, however there are many beautiful areas right next to the city, such as the Taitung Forest Park. In this post I will focus on the city proper.
Let me show you some photos and impressions of Taitung City:
The shops are located in the Zhengqi Road, which is the same as the night market. You will see a huge line of people waiting to enter. There are 2 shops, one selling noodles, the other one stinky tofu. They have different names, but the same owner. We tried the food and for me it was just normal (I can't relate to the hype). I will write more about it in my upcoming Taitung Night Market post.
All in all, I have to say I will return to Taitung City and I would recommend it to everyone, who plans to tour Taiwan - you have to pay a visit to this gem. It might just look like your average boring Taiwanese city upon the first glance, but when you look closer, you will realize that it's very different. People are incredibly friendly and welcoming and the lifestyle is very laid back. Coming here from Taipei or any big city for that matter is like coming to another world. Sadly I had to return very quickly and all I can do now is browse through my memories of those awesome days. However, I am sure that when I get the chance to revisit this place, I will be rushing to Songshan Airport like there is no tomorrow.
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Taitung City in the morning (my first impressions)
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I have downloaded Autodesk Quantity Takeoff 2012 from students.autodesk.com (and have also tried to download from usa.autodesk.com), but when i open setup.exe and choses install i get the message:
"Can't find End User License Agreement"
And the installation program closes down. Why cant i install?
I have tried the following - suggested by Derrick from autodesk support center:
"If this happens when you download and try to install the software from the Education Community this means there is a problem with the installation file, and it will not work on your computer.
To resolve this issue, please do the following:
1. Delete the file you downloaded.
2. Next go to Start> Accessories> System Tools> Disc Cleanup and run that utility to clear your temp files, etc.
3. Reboot your machine.
4. Turn off your security software - anti-virus programs, firewalls, etc. can block downloads.
5. Go to your country's main Autodesk website and download the trial version of the software*.
6. Install the product.
7. Re-enable your security software.
8. Get your product key and serial number from the page you downloaded from.
9. Launch the product you are trying to activate.
10. A splash screen should come up with two buttons.
11. Click on the one labeled "Activate" and follow the prompts.
*The trial version is the same as the commercial, free student, and purchased education version; the only difference is that it lacks a serial number. The only difference between the commercial, free, and purchased educational versions is their serial numbers.
What to do?
- Thanks
Solved! Go to Solution.
Solved! by hashim.mundol. See the answer in context.
If you change the country in the license agreement does it work,
May I know which country you are selecting (selected by default)
copy "all other countries.rtf" file from the folder named EULA2 to EULA in the installation directory.
If you have a DVD you will need to copy the content to local hard disk before you do this.
please post the result.
I also have same problem, i already followed the step which was posted on top trying to solve, but it's failed
i have no DVD, I download Quantity Takeoff from Autodesk Education Community
Can i find installation directory on the this website?
Thanks for repling
If you have downloaded the installation files are in c:\autodesk
i already copied the file "all other countries.rtf" file from the folder named EULA2 to EULA
still got a same result "Can't find End License Agreement"
enclosed error message
thanks for repling
If you change the country in the license agreement does it work,
May I know which country you are selecting (selected by default)
is it not because it Can't find the united kingdom End User License Agreement?
it should take "All Other Countries" file.
It worked!
I did what you described, and the program is install without any problems..
Thanks a lot!
I have followed your advice. I have copied "all other countries.rtf" file from the folder named EULA2 to EULA in the installation directory. And it worked.
Thank you so much.
Antonia Del Debbio
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Hi, I am new here and would like to have any information regarding using a 55 gallon plastic drum to do vermicomposting. Has anyone tried it? What was the outcome? Thanks. |
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I use 55 & 30 gallon plastic drums for planters,rain barrels, and many other things. I have not used them for warms yet. The problems I see is making sure the drums are clean of chemical, but for using it for worms. You can cut it in half vertically or Horizontally. You could lay the drum down & cut only the top 1/3 of the drum from top to bottom, this will give you higher sides then cutting it in half vertically. We would like to see photos. I use a sawzaw. |
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Roberts Precision Machine, Inc. was founded in 1987 with the intent of bringing aerospace manufacturing technologies to the commercial market. We are a manufacturing team specializing in tight tolerance and demanding feature parts, made from stainless steel, aerospace alloys, and cast materials. We deliver quality parts at competitive prices with prompt and courteous service.
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I am in the process of choosing vinyl plank for my living room/kitchen and I'd appreciate all the input I can get. Our local hospital put Konecto vinyl in their enormous outpatient area a year ago. It looks fantastic and I can't find any damage on it, in spite of the tremendous traffic it gets. I just talked to the guy that handles such things there. He said they probably won't be able to keep it for long, but that it would be fine for home use. The problem they are having is when people come in with walkers that do not have the protective rubber things on the feet. They are gouging the floor. He said the reason I'm not seeing the damage is that they have a few ways of disguising the tears, but that over the long run it's not going to work. He agreed that any flooring they get is going to have a shorter life due to the walkers. He also told me that although they claim you can lift and replace damaged planks, the work involved in doing so is way too extensive. But these are the overlapping planks rather than the glued down version. It's the ability to easily remove and replace the planks that sold me on the idea of getting them to begin with. |
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HCC Welcomes Christina Thompson, Director of the College Success Program
Christina Thompson comes to Holy Cross College after a distinguished academic career at Eastern Illinois University where she earned a MS in College Student Affairs. Ms. Thompson will serve as an academic advisor for first and second-year students. She will also be leading the Holy Cross College Success Program (CSP), a unique one-year academic support program that has been developed to assist students in the transition from the high school educational experience to the academic demands of collegiate study. CSP provides one-on-one attention for students who participate. It can be particularly effective for the student whose academic record suggests that additional academic preparation and support will enhance the chances of a successful and rewarding college experience.
"Throughout my undergraduate and graduate career, I have been interested in educational counseling and helping fellow students succeed," said Ms. Thompson. "Even as an undergraduate, I worked as a tutor, mentor, and counselor for students who needed extra help in math, English, statistics or psychology. I find that most students have the ability to succeed, but depending on social or family background they may have failed to learn the independent time management and study skills required in a college environment," she continued.
"Christy's academic preparation is ideally suited for her new role at the College," said Brian Howard the Director of Academic and Student Development. "Our mission at Holy Cross is not just to take great students and keep them challenged, but also to find those students who have the potential to be great and draw it out of them. Christy is very enthusiastic about helping young people. She has a proven track record and we are very pleased that she has chosen to continue that work at Holy Cross."


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NAB Black Steak & Tire Mark Remover was featured in the September 13, 2013 issue of the IMPO Insider online newsletter. Click here to view: IMPO Insider NAB Feature
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Enlarged two bar estate pub. Lively at weekends. Childrens play area and large beer garden. Food available (12-9). Karaoke every two weeks.
Sometimes listed as being in Chilton, the pub is actually on the boundary between Sudbury and Great Cornard, just in the latter parish.
Greene King IPA
listed building grade II
Local licensing authority for Great Cornard is Babergh
last updated 09/10/2013
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We have had an issue with the Madcap card and the Knight. The Knight states it is good and his alignment can't be changed. If the Knight lands on the Madcap and rolls a 5-6) he would change to good. But his alignment can't change does he get the free turn for the 2nd part of the Madcap, "If you change into the same alignment, you may take another turn after this one."?
We ask because using the definition of change it has to be into something different. So you can't change from evil to evil, there for no character, no matter of abilities, can take the extra turn.
I understand the card as "If you would change…" "… take another turn after this one." as how the card should be worded.
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A family friendly motocross track located in the heart of the Midwest. Family based fun ran by the Wabash Motocross Club. There are monthly meetings to organize and allow new members into the club with non-working and working memberships. Open rides and races happen throughout the year for people of all ages. Come Ride Wabash Cannonball MX!
Wabash Cannonball Motocross Track | 595 West 250 South, Wabash, IN 46992, United States of America


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Bronchiectasis and Long Term Azithromycin Treatment
Rationale: Patients with bronchiectasis often experience lower respiratory tract infections with progression of symptoms and decline in quality of life. Macrolides, as has been shown in panbronchiolitis and cystic fibrosis, may break or weaken the link between infection and inflammation resulting in an improvement of symptoms. Also the number of exacerbations may lowered.
Objective: A reduction in number of infective exacerbations and improvement in lung function by AZT treatment are the primary objectives. Secondary objectives that will be evaluated are: symptoms score, quality of life, inflammatory parameters, bacterial colonisation, and adverse events.
Study design: Randomised double blind multicenter study in the Netherlands. Patients will be stratified for colonisation with P.aeruginosa.
Study population: Patients with bronchiectasis demonstrated by high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT) scan or bronchography.
Intervention: Patients receive Azithromycin 250mg(p.o.) once daily or placebo.
Main study parameters/endpoints: Reduction in number exacerbations, defined as increase symptoms such as dyspnoea, coughing, and sputum production for which a course of prednisolone and/or antibiotic is needed. Change in lung function parameters (forced expiratory volume in 1 second [FEV1], forced vital capacity [FVC]) measured by spirometry is the other primary endpoint.
Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: The risk of participating in this study is low. Laboratory, radiographic examinations, and pulmonary function tests are commonly used as diagnostic procedures during outpatients visits and during exacerbations. Adverse effects in maintenance treatment with AZT are usually mild and mainly gastrointestinal. Sometimes rash and abnormal liver function tests are observed. A better quality of life will probably be the beneficial effect of long term treatment with AZT. This will be achieved by a reduction in respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms and number of exacerbations.
Study Design
Allocation: Randomized, Control: Placebo Control, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment
Azithromycin, Placebo
Alkmaar Medical Center
Active, not recruiting
Medical Center Alkmaar
Results (where available)
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00415350
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Clinical Trials
The purpose of this study is to investigate if treatment with AZD9668 for 28 days is effective in treating Bronchiectasis (Brx) and if so how it compares to placebo (a substance which does...
This is a study to determine the safety and tolerability of 28 days of daily dosing of two doses (280mg and 560mg) of Arikace™ versus placebo in patients who have Bronchiectasis.
Respiratory Mechanics Effects of Flutter Valve in Bronchiectasis Patients
Considering that respiratory physiotherapy lack scientific evidence to support its application in the treatment of several obstructive diseases, this investigation was designed to evaluate...
Evaluation of the Quality of Life Questionnaire-Bronchiectasis in Patients With Bronchiectasis
Over the 70-day study period, eligible patients will visit the study clinic every 2 weeks (total of 6 visits) and will receive a 28-day course of aztreonam for inhalation solution. Quality...
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the daily inhalation of nebulised hypertonic saline (6%) will decrease the incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and increase the quality o...
PubMed Articles
Background. There's been recent debate questioning the efficacy of azithromycin for the treatment of urogenital chlamydia infection. We conducted a meta-analysis to compare the efficacy of 1 gram az...
Azithromycin Efficacy in the Treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis Among Detained Youth.
We assessed the efficacy of azithromycin among detained adolescents with Chlamydia trachomatis. Infected adolescents took azithromycin and submitted a test of cure. Of the 128 youth, 5 patients experi...
Diagnostic yield of bronchial washing fluid analysis for hemoptysis in patients with bronchiectasis.
Bronchiectasis is the main cause of hemoptysis. When patients with bronchiectasis develop hemoptysis, clinicians often perform bronchoscopy and bronchial washing to obtain samples for microbiological ...
Cardiac risks associated with antibiotics: azithromycin and levofloxacin.
Introduction: Azithromycin and levofloxacin have been shown to be efficacious in treating infections. The adverse drug events associated with azithromycin and levofloxacin were considered rare. Howeve...
Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Registry.
Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis PostersSESSION TYPE: Original Investigation PosterPRESENTED ON: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMPURPOSE: Identification and characterization of subject...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Persistent abnormal dilatation of the bronchi.
A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.
Therapeutic Misconception
Misunderstanding among individuals, frequently research subjects, of scientific methods such as randomization and placebo controls.
Placebo Effect
An effect usually, but not necessarily, beneficial that is attributable to an expectation that the regimen will have an effect, i.e., the effect is due to the power of suggestion.
Drainage, Postural
A rehabilitation therapy for removal of copious mucus secretion from the lung of patients with diseases such as CHRONIC BRONCHITIS; BRONCHIECTASIS; PULMONARY ABSCESS; or CYSTIC FIBROSIS. The patient's head is placed in a downward incline (so the TRACHEA is inferior to the affected area) for 15- to 20-minute sessions.


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Brandi Glanville defends her Oscars dress from the red carpet haters.
Part I: Brandi Glanville dishes on her many regrets and answers viewer questions.
Part II: Brandi Glanville talks about her Dallas book signing and answers viewer questions.
Brandi Glanville responds to Chelsea Handler's 'Housewives' hate and takes the high road on Leann Rimes.
Brandi Glanville responds to Gerard Butler's admission that they did, in fact, do it.
Brandi Glanville responds to Dana's diss and talks about being hurt by Kyle Richards.
Andy reveals if another 'Housewives' franchise is in the works and shows off his birthday present from Jimmy Fallon!


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If you don't know her already, Advice Girl gives the best dating advice around on eCRUSH.com. She dropped by MisQuinceMag.com to answer your biggest questions about chambelanes! Remember, these are her opinions tell us if you agree!
Should I ask my crush to be my chambelán, or ask one of my cousins?
- Sara
Dear Sara,
Sure, ask your crush to be one of the dudes in your court you could even use the Chambelán Finder on MisQuinceMag.com to find out if he really likes you. But dont give your crush the honor of chambelán número uno. For that, ask one of your cousins or at least one of your good guy friends but dont ask your crush. Why? 'Cause your quince is going to be nerve-racking enough, what with the dancing and the speeches and the mile-high stiletto heels. You need someone by your side whos gonna calm your nerves, not make them worse. Plus, what if the guy ends up being a total jerk? Then youre stuck with a bunch of photos of him as a permanent reminder that your night wasnt as fun as it couldve been.
Now, what if your crush becomes your boyfriend? And by the time your big day comes around, things are going well enough that you think hed make a great chambelán? Then, by all means, ask him. But in case he breaks up with you a week later, make sure you have the latest version of Photoshop and someone who knows how to use it.
I was thinking about having an all-chambelán court, basically so there arent any girls to take away the attention from me. What do you think?
- Daniela
Dear Daniela,
Well, since you asked, I think its a pretty foolish idea. First of all, your fear is totally unfounded: When its your quince, nothing can take the attention away from you. Youre the star and everyone knows it, regardless of how many pretty ladies are flocking all around you.
Second of all, if you love your friends, having them be your damas will make a great day even better. Why? Theyll calm you down, compliment you to death, and make everything a little more fun. (Not to mention how fun itll be to pick out their matching dresses.)
Third of all (and this is the most important one): Ever heard of quid pro quo? If you dont include your friends on your court, they wont include you on theirs. And wont that be a bummer?
My dad's really overprotective. Now that I'm about to turn 15, how can I convince him I'm ready to date?
- Carmen
Dear Carmen,
Okay, I know youve already heard this a thousand times from your dad, but Ill say it again ('cause I really believe it): Hes only being strict because he loves you. When you start dating, youre bound to feel bad things like heartbreak, pressure, confusion, all that. And theres a chance you might run into some creepy guys who have no business playing around with your emotions. Your dad just wants to protect his baby girl from all those scary things.
What hes probably afraid to admit is that youre not a baby anymore, and you might be mature enough to handle all that bad stuff on your own (and to know the difference between a good guy and a creep). But a quick convo isnt going to do a darn thing to change his mind. And as for the pouty, immature shouting matches youve had with him in the past? Yeah, thats not helping your cause any.
So what do you do instead? Obey his rules, and earn some cred along the way. (Dont sneak around behind his back hes bound to find out.) If theres a guy you want to date, let your dad meet him and see that hes a nice, normal guy whos totally willing to play by the rules. (And if hes not? Then he likes you for the wrong reasons, and youre better off without him.) Be honest and open about whats going on in your social life, and always stick to your curfew. If you can prove to your dad that youre mature, then he might just ease up on the whole dating thing.
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The following blog post was written by Liz Haffa, a Frontier Market Scout.
Recently having finished the Frontier Market Scouts Professional Training at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, I have learned about the new and promising field of impact investing. Impact investing is a unique blend of both business and philanthropy worlds, by investing in "social enterprises" that are driven by both a profit and a "triple bottom line," or having a positive social impact. Although impact investing is a new concept, social enterprises have been around for decades as companies created organically by good people who want to make a difference. Many of the best social enterprises are created by talented entrepreneurs who have never even heard of the term "social enterprise," and would not self-identify as social entrepreneurs.
As a Masters of Public Administration Student, it has been interesting to see how many aspects of the corporate world can be applied to the development sector to create sustainable and responsible change. Simply bringing in aid in-kind, can leave developing countries dependant, and destroy local markets. For example, bringing in free food can detract from the local food sellers and farmers, hurting the local economy because no one will pay for food when they can receive it for free. The best social enterprises are created to fill a need or a gap in the market and by selling goods and hiring locals can actually empower communities. The fact that these enterprises do so in a way that also generates a profit has the added benefit that they will have the capacity to continue provided their goods or services, as they are not dependant on grant funding and donations as many non-profits tend to be and are able to offer livable salaries to employees. Overall, I found the last two weeks to be a very enriching experience and I hope to spread awareness about impact investing and the possibilities it can have for sustainable development!