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" Manufacturer: Crown / Type: Compact / Power Source: Electric / Heating Element: Halogen / Power: 1050 Watt / Height: 60 cm / Width: 35 cm / Depth: 17 cm "
~Technical Info~
3 Bars
Oscillating Function
Automatic Shut Off Function If Tipped
Size - 32 x 21 x 49cm
Weight - 1.6kg
I bought this heater online for about £25. I have seen it advertised for more but have also heard of people buying it for cheaper, online or in discount shops. I bought it to use in our small home office.
There are three different heat settings which are all controlled by buttons on top of the heater. There is also an oscillating function which means the heater will automatically keep swivelling until you turn it off. This is also controlled by a button on the top of the heater. It also has a safety function where if the heater gets knocked over it will automatically turn itself off and won't turn back on until it is upright and flat.
I was slightly disappointed with this heater. I found that it was quite tricky to get a position where it gave out a good consistent heat. It doesn't seem to radiate the heat very well, only the area directly in front of it gets warm and unless you get the distance just right you are either too hot or not warm enough. When it is swivelling it doesn't seem to heat up the room very well.
The design is very nice and fits in well with a modern office or room. The base is large enough that it doesn't feel that it will tip over but the safety feature is a good extra. The front does get very hot so I wouldn't want to leave it anywhere my young children could get near to it.
If you can find somewhere to get this cheaper then it might be worth it be there are definitely better heaters out there.
Living in an awful student house where the heating barely worked, I thought it would be a great idea to get a heater. My parents recommended this one as another relative also had one, and as I found it for around £10 on amazon I went for it.
This heater is a little gem on cold days. It has a mains plug and therefore runs off of electricity, which may put some people off, but I don't find that it uses that much. The heat is instant and its just as good as sitting around a fire - even the way it looks is warming! There is a rotating option on the heater, so that it directs the heat around the whole room, so nobody feels the need to sit right in front of it. Or of course you can turn this function off and just direct it wherever you'd like.
You can also adjust the heat on this, so that you get just the right amount of warmth needed.
The heater is about two and a half feet tall and this means it fits just about anywhere you want it, but still gives off enough heat, I love it!
One thing I thought I should mention is that this isn't the best option if there are small children or pets around. I had no problems with mine until I took it home over the christmas period and my 2 pet cats were very curious and kept getting too close to it when it was turned on. The back of the heater also gets very hot whilst on. Be careful!!
~ Crown 1050W Halogen 3-Bar Heater ~
This heater actually used to belong to my mum, her main reason for buying it was to heat up the tourer caravan they had before purchasing a static caravan. I knew she had brought this from the old caravan and I knew that it was stored in the attic.
My previous house was a pre-fab, and in the winter it would get awfully cold no matter how long the heating was on for.
So knowing my mother had a halogen heater in her attic and knowing that my father had one in his attic too, I thought I'd be cheeky and ask to borrow them for a while.
My mothers heater is the one that I am reviweing here.
Looking on Amazon I can see that they are currently on offer for £26.94 (18/04/2012) the usual price is a hefty £72.00 but I am sure that my mother paid in the region of around £30 for hers.
I found these invaluable in my old house, the upstairs was always toasty warm whereas the downstairs was absolutely bloody freezing, it was quiet open planned and there was an arch way rather than a door in the living room leading to the dining room/kitchen so it never really warmed up enough. We moved there when my now 5yr old was still a baby and I hated the thought of him being cold, it didn't help either that we moved in whilst it had just started to snow and it got quite bad!
Having another 2 children also I was a bit concerned about using heaters but in the end I really didn't have any choice.
This halogen heater has 3 bars, you can choose the settings and have 1, 2 or all 3 bars on, this is the only setting I ever used it on. It is mainly white in colour and the base is oval shaped white plastic with a grey area in the middle, on the top are four red coloured buttons one of these being the power button.
What I found great is that if it is knocked it automatically shuts off, and I liked that safety feature.
I found this coupled with my fathers heater really warmed up the downstairs of my house, this one was in the living room and placed in a corner, I used it on rotate so it would rotate back and forth and distrubute the heat a lot better.
Although not the most attractive feature to have in your living room I found that it really helped a lot so I really couldn't have done without it.
I think had I only had the one heater, it wouldn't have made much of an impact as I do think they are more suited to a smaller closed off room, but they did the job and I was happy to use them whenever we had cold weather.
The only drawback for me was how bright it was, I found I had to turn it off in the night as it would give me a headache but in the day it didn't bother me!
Oh and it needs to plugged into an electric socket for power :)
I woke up this morning shivering in my bed, this time last week I was sleeping in little shorts the heat was so bad. When I looked out the window this morning I was amazed to see snow covering the cars and rooftops. I grabbed my dressing gown and my cosy slippers and shuffled out to the sitting to only to find my mum had this halogen heater set up in the centre of the room and the central heating on full blast. This heater is fantastic for that instant heat you require on a day like today. It heats up in no time at all while you wait for the radiators to warm. It rotates as well just like a fan and spreads to lovely heat in every direction. That's the reason my mum had in right in the centre of the room to make sure it didn't just heat one spot. The glow of the front panel is enough to warm your bones it looks so cosy. This isn't going to heat a large room on it's own but it will heat a small room no problem so if you have a large room this may not be for you or maybe you could get two. This isn't as extravagant as it may sound as this heater only cost ten pounds that's nothing for the comfort it gives and the reality and piece of mind it gives in the bad weather that as you can see can come at any time of year. In very bad weather the pipes can freeze and that means no central heating and even no hot water bottles. So knowing this heater is always standing by is a great comfort.
The back of this heater heats up quite a bit so do be wary of that. It is nice and compact at only two feet tall and comes in under twenty inches across.
The control buttons are located at the top of the heater and there is a choice of heat levels but but we always put it up high because it only ever comes out on really cold days. The rotation function can also be turned on and off at the top of the heater so if you are snuggled up watching the TV you can have a direct heat rather than it heating the rest of the room. I have heard people say that these type of electric heaters will increase your electricity bill but I haven't heard my parents scream that the bills have suddenly shot through the roof after using this for a few days. You should be careful with your pets and of course children when using this heater like you would with any dangerous appliance or if you had a coal fire lighting.
I was so happy this morning that we had this heater and for only ten pounds I don't think you can go wrong with one of these.
Over the winter months it has been bitterly cold and there are certain rooms of my house that just do not get warm enough through the central heating. My bedroom especially is excessively cold so I decided to buy a little heater to keep me snug at night. After little to no research I picked up Crown 1050W Halogen 3-Bar Heater for just £10 at Wilkinson's. I was happy to risk the tenner even if it turned out the heater was useless.
The heater itself is small, compact and light. It is only about 60cm high and 35cm wide which was great for me as I do not have much spare room. Despite being small the 1050W device omits a vast amount of heat. The halogen bars take almost no time to heat up resulting in instant snugness. What is great about the heater is that there is hardly a noise made from it making it less annoying than the fan heaters.
On the top of the heater there are different buttons for different settings. This allows you to choose how many of the halogen bars are on at one time. This is great as all three bars can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Also there is a button which makes the heater swivel by rotating half way and back. This is really useful as it spreads the heat around the bedroom
My idea was to have this on whilst I slept but to be honest it is just too bright. The bars shine with great intensity to the extent it feels like a micro sun is in the room. Despite this it is great to prepare the room before I slumber and to switch on when I wake up.
You need to be careful with halogen heaters though. If you leave certain items too close they will burn. I never have it on if my friends have their kids round as it would be dangerous for them.
All in all for ten pounds this is an outrages bargain. It heats well at a great speed and adds the much needed warmth throughout the winter.
Yet again we seem to have had another very cold winter, and so my halogen heater has had another busy few months attempting to keep the rooms in our house warm during the arctic temperatures.
When my Grandma passed away a few years ago my mum and dad let me have her halogen heater, which she always used to have on in her house during her last few years alive.
It is a 1050 Watt Crown Halogen heater, which is constructed from a bright white plastic material, making it lightweight, and thus portable.
There are 3 halogen heating bars fitted into the heater, and it is possible to have the heater set to 1, 2 or 3 bars dependent upon how much heat is required. These bars are turned off and on by using 3 red buttons positioned at the top of the appliance, and there is also another button which is used to set the heater on rotation which is designed to spread the generated heat over a larger area, as opposed to just directly in front of the heater.
~~~~~ My opinion of the 1050 watt Crown Halogen Heater ~~~~~
Having made great use out of this heater for the last 2 very cold winters in my house and during the spring and autumn months in my garage, I have to say that I have been impressed with the heater. It is very lightweight, which makes it easy to carry from room to room dependent upon where the extra heat is required, and the electrical cord is a decent length without being too long so that it turns into a big tripping hazard. I also find it quite versatile in that it has the 3 different heat settings, (although it is pretty rare that I ever have it set to anything other than full heat), and that it has the rotation function. Another good feature of the crown halogen heater is that it has an automatic switch that cuts off the heat if the heater tips over, which offers a bit of peace of mind in the event that it is accidentally knocked over.
The heat generated from the Crown Halogen heater is perfectly adequate for a small room, but it would not be suitable for heating up a large room. I find it offers great heat when I stand in front of it, and often aim it in a fixed position towards our sofa to get the extra heat on a cold winter's night. One of my favourite things about this heater is the warm soft glow that it emits into the room. It lights up a lovely orangey colour, and is quite bright, and so it could be operated with the lights down low, or even with the lights turned off with a few candles around the room for extra light.
Overall I have found this heater a great help in the winter. It is very simple to use, has a pretty good lightweight design, and helps to warm small areas up fairly quickly. As mentioned above I didn't pay for this heater, but they generally retail for anywhere between £10 and £25 from a variety of shops and stores.
As always care should be taken if young children and / or animals are in the room where this heater is in operation, and they should not be left unsupervised. Also the top and the back of the heater can get quite warm after long periods of heating.
The dimensions are approx:
Height 620 mm
Width 295 mm
Depth 140 mm
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Recently Dublin has started to feel more like Scotland, the winters in Dublin (where I spend a lot of time, seeing that's where I grew up) used to be far less severe than they are in resent years. The last two winters have been incredibly cold with weeks of very heavy snow only for it to return again at the end of the year. Dreading that this may happen again we purchased this heater as having the pipes freeze up when you need them most is one of the worse things that can happen during a cold snap. That very thing happened last january and it wasn't pleasant, to say the least. My whole family were dressed in multiple jumpers at least two pares of trousers, gloves, scarf, hat, the lot. This however wasn't enough, our solid stone 1930s home was like a freezer. Our faces where ice cold our noses where painful, there was really no way of avoiding that unless we wore balaclavas. The fact that we had bricked up and plastered over the three fireplaces that we had, was wonderfully frustrating. So never again.
Come the thaw when we returned back to Scotland we set out and bought three of these handy, life saving halogen heaters for the amazing price of only £10 each. They really are great, the fact that the heat is instantaneous I'd the best thing. No waiting around for radiators to heat up, the heat is lovely and cosy, and even the look of the heating panel is so warming. There is a rotating function, this means everybody doesn't have to sit right in front of the heater to stay warm in rotates just like a fan and warms the whole room. This function can of course be turned off at the top of the unit and that way the heat is directed in one direction. There are other buttons on the top along with the rotation button theses are simple to understand and use and are for adjusting the heat level. These heaters can fit anywhere they are so compact, at only two and a half feet in height and just under nineteen inches across.
One thing I have noticed about these is that they are not necessarily the safest option I have both cats and dogs but in particular I have a rag doll cat, he's like a walking cloud and cats love to bask in front of fireplaces and radiators. This however can't happen with this heater as the likely hood of him injuring himself is too great a risk. Also the back of this heater gets rather hot so be careful of that. As with all forms of heating children should never be left unattended with it running and it's not advisable to leave it running without supervision, just in case.
The fact that this runs off electricity and uses 1050W of power might put some people off buying it, but I haven't noticed any increase in my families electricity bills.
We have these put away for those dreaded snow days or months as the case may be. But they can be used as an extra heat source. I don't think this would work at heating the whole house, the way central heating can do. But they are great if you are sitting down and need to be warmed up. If you have a small room this will heat the air and make it toasty. But for larger rooms you may need two if your heating goes out, fingers crossed that never happens.
Thanks for reading :0) 2night
**Fed up of the cold, despite having FULL central heating!**
We seem to have a house whereby all but 1 rooms are warm in summer. Our living room is soothingly cool during the summer, which is most welcomed being as the rest of the house is like a sauna! The only problem is, the living room is icy cold in winter! You certainly wouldn't think we had full working central heating blasting when sat in there.
With being on a pay as you go meter, our gas consumption is easy to see on a weekly basis. Just last Christmas during that awful snow and ice spell, our heating was gobbling up £50 per week which was absolutely ridiculous! £50 a week with the radiators on for 2 hours on a morning, maybe 2 in the afternoon, and 3 in the evening. We could have done with them being on all day, but there was fat chance at that price.
Sitting like the mitchellin man in a couple of jumpers and dressing gowns, with several other layers and blankets over me, became pretty miserable to say the least. My nose felt icy, the air around me was cold and the living room became a room I just couldn't relax in.
**Introducing the Halogen Heater!**
HOORAH for my cheapy £10 Halogen Heater! Thank you very much Mr Wilko's! Inexpensive, lightweight, instant heat and low running costs - you really couldnt' ask for more in a heater for just £10.
The heater is very compact and is just two and a half feet hight and about 18 inches wide. The setting buttons on the top give the choice of heat level and whether or not you want the heat to rotate or stay generating in one place.
I have a fairly medium average sized front room and so one heater is not enough to heat the whole room, but it does make a difference if you are sat in its path. We've actually invested in another 1 now because it means both hubby and I can sit with one each. It's not a MASSIVE increase in temperature for the whole room, but if you're snuggled up on the sofa, with a heater not far from you, you DEFINATELY Feel the heat and feel alot more relaxed. No more cold nose and fingers, thats for sure!
**Great in small rooms**
We have a small conservatory/utility room that is like a sauna in the summer and antartica in the winter. It's a room that I can't avoid though during the cold spells because my chest freezer and washing machine are in there. Since having the halogen heater, its nowhere near as bad to have to spend 20 mins in there sorting washing out. Becuase the room is quite small, the heater does a good job of heating the whole room up, not to the point of being able to walk around in a tshirt, but if you have a jumper on, you will be nice and snug.
With the heaters being portable, it's nice to have them in the bathroom on a cold morning as well. Our lil fella used to get cold getting into the bath, even with the radiator on, so the halogen warms the room so that it's nicely warm.
With using a pre-payment meter for electric as well, I can honestly say I have not noticed a particular change in useage. We tend to spend about £10-£12 per week and this has included the odd few hours useage of our heater in the colder months. It's certainly not going to have a drastic change on costs for families I don't think, as we tend to have alot plugged in anyway with 2 teenagers in the house. It would however be noticed by perhaps elderly people with less electrical equipment running. It's still got to be cheaper that having the central heating blasting though!
**Be aware of**
Definately be aware of little ones around these heaters. I don't tend to get mine out if my lil fella is around. The back of the unit can get really hot as well, so keep it away from anything that could catch alight, ie covers, papers, other furniture.
This heater which is really cozy and has a fireplace-like effect is definitely my favourite one. Unlike other fan heaters, the halogen heater is not noisy in operation.
The advantage of a halogen heaters is that it emits radiant heat, this means that even if the room itself is cold you will feel the heat if you are sitting close enough to it. Although it directs heat towards one direction only, you can feel instant warmth as soon as it is turned on. You do not have to wait for the whole room to warm up. I found this especially very practical when I used to give my baby a bath in winter time. Just minutes before her bath I would warm up my room and when I would take her in to get changed, the room would be all nice, cozy and warm.
Another positive point is that with halogen heaters you can save having the light on when it is dark as they give out very bright light. The radiation emitted by halogen heaters is directly absorbed by the skin without heating the air in the room first. This is very practical when it comes to warm people outdoors or in rooms which are not well insulated.
The only disadvantage of halogen heaters that I can think of is that they can burn things if placed too close to the front grill, therefore supervision is needed especially if there are small children around.
In brief, I would recommend the halogen heaters which I think is suitable for people of all ages from babies to elderly people.
This is such an amazing heater i cant recommend it enough
i AM A student and live in a cold little room and when the central heating broke down the only option was to look for alternative heating.
This heater kicks out a lot of heat and after 6 months of usage it doesn't seem to have a massive effect on the electricity bill
This heater is made from tough plastic but i would drop it as the insides are quite fragile and could break
The amount of heat this little kicks out is quite incredible and this heater serves a backup for any household
The back of the heater does get a bit hot so i would always place it away from other items of furniture and clothes etc but apart from that its great
In conclusion this heater offers really good value for money and works very well the heater plugs into a normal socket and within minutes your cold room will become a fine temperature
I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a replacement heater or a backup as this really is a great bit of kit
The lounge in my house only has a storage heater in it. It's great for heating the room but it does mean that you have to put it on the night before if you want any warmth the following day. The problem here is that you have no timer on it so if you go away for a few days it either stays on the whole time or not at all. I was fed up with coming back to a cold house and having to wait another day before any heat came through so I listened to recommendations and went out and bought myself a halogen heater.
My aunt has had one for years and often sings its praises. Apparently they are inexpensive to run, don't take up much space and churn out a lot of heat. I saw my one for £10 in Wilkinson's and I was initially surprised at how cheap it was although I have since seen similar products for the same or slightly less money.
The product stands roughly 2 and a half feet high and around 18 inches wide. It is also very lightweight and can easily be carried by our 4 year old when its in the way of her toys. You have several buttons on the top - the first 3 decide how much heat you want the heater to churn out and the last button decides on whether you want the main section to rotate on its base or just stay in the same position. A handy feature means that if you knock the heater while it is on, the heat turns off until the heater returns to its natural position. There is no real setup to have to worry about - plug it in, press the buttons to choose the heat setting and sit back.
The big advantage for me is that it will slightly increase the room temperature and it gives off a nice glow that makes it a good replacement for romantic lighting in the evening. Also the temperature it gives out means that our child can go right up against it without hurting herself.
The huge disadavantate is that it takes an age to heat up a room and will never get it very hot. The first time I tried it I had been on a weeks holiday and came back to a very cold house (so cold you could see your breath). We put the heater on the maximum heat setting in the lounge (the lounge is around 2m50 wide and 8m long) closed the doors to trap the heat in the room, and waited...and waited...and waited. 2 hours later we were still sat there in our coats and hats. We found that by setting the heater to rotate nobody felt any difference in room temperature but if you put the heater 1m directly in front of someone and turned off the rotation then that person would have warm legs after 10 minutes. Even then it would never get so hot as to be unbearable.
We do get some use out of it however....In smaller rooms you do feel the room temperature rise more quickly and we quite often leave it on all night in our daughters bedroom as we know she won't be get too hot.
I know £10 is not a lot to pay for a heater and I can hardly expect miracles for that kind of money but I was at least hoping for something to heat up a room in say 30 minutes. This product completely fails to do that. All in all, very very disappointing
I must have walked past one of these hundreds of times in shops... looking at them and thinking nothing of them. But not so long ago my central heating decided to pack in and i do not have a fire. It was middle of the winter and i had to wait up to 14 days for the gas man to come and diagnose the problem without thinking of the length of time i would have to wait to fix it. I rang my mate and asked if he had any blankets i could borrow and he suggested i go and buy a halogen heater to keep the main room warm. I was skeptical at first because i did not believe it would work. But i had no other options at that time so i went and bought one. What value for money. My central heating is now fixed and i am still using it its brilliant. It can heat a room in no time and give that cosy feeling of a fire. I have since bought one for my grandmother who feels the cold a lot more now in her old age and she says also its better than the gas fire she uses because it oscilates to heat the room more efficiently and its incredibly powerful.
I would recomend this to anyone who wants to add more warmth to their home or if they have a small room without a radiator that they would ike to heat.
after using the heater for the period that my boiler was not working i thought that my electric bill would be expensive for that month however i was shocked that there was barely an increase and it cant be proved that the heater was th cause because i use numerous electric appliances in my home.


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Airbus Military has flight-tested the fuselage refueling unit (FRU) of the A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) for the first time. The Cobham-supplied FRU is a hose-and-drogue system that is fitted to the version destined for the UK Royal Air Force as its future strategic tanker aircraft (FSTA). It transfers fuel at a greater rate than the underwing hose-and-drogue units that Cobham supplies for all A330MRTTs. In the test, one of two FSTA versions now flying passed fuel to a pair of Spanish air force F-18 fighters.
But in another test flight from Getafe, Madrid, last month, the air-refueling boom of a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) A330MRTT (or KC-30A) broke during contact with a Portuguese Air Force F-16. Both aircraft were damaged but landed safely.
The RAAF was the launch customer for the A330MRTT, but no delivery dates have yet been agreed. The hangar that they will occupy at RAAF Amberley, near Brisbane, was flooded last month, which may cause a further delay. Four of the five KC-30As are currently in Madrid. They are 01 (with flight-test instrumentation), 02, 03 and 05. The last is a green aircraft from Toulouse awaiting ferry to Australia for conversion by Qantas Defense Services (QDS) at Brisbane, where 04 is already being converted. QDS also converted 03, but it was flown back to Europe to join the flight-test program.


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"Gozer the Destroyer" is unleashed...
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Since the debut of Mattel's Ghostbusters toy line, fans and collectors alike have been given hints that a Stay Puft was coming. Whether he would be a build-a-figure or something else remained a mystery until this year's San Diego Comic-Con where "Gozer the Destroyer" (or known to us simply as the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man) made its big debut as Mattel's largest exclusive.
Standing over twenty inches tall, Stay Puft was made available at the convention for $70 and also on Mattycollector.com on Monday, August 1, 2011. If you haven't gotten a hold of yours yet, eBay or other specialty shops may be your only hope.
The massive package that Stay Puft comes in resembles a large carrying case, complete with handle for easy transport. On the box is Matty's big face and the words:
Mattycollector.com Presents Scene in a Suitcase: GHOSTBUSTERS 'GOZER THE DESTROYER' Brought to You in Diorama.
Removing Stay Puft from the packaging will take some tender loving care, as he is tied down pretty good. Small scissors would be what I recommend for this job but you'd also need to cut open the top flap to remove the many plastic supports inside the box. It would have preferred if Mattel gave Stay Puft a removable tray instead of strapping him down but this will do.
Included inside the box are four separate diorama pieces with tabs that plug into the slots. They don't stay attached all that well, so make sure all the folds and flaps are folded properly for a better fit.
Stay Puft himself is an impressively large figure. He doesn't have much in terms of articulation (one per limb) but because he's made of a soft foam material, this was the best course of action. Fans who passed on NECA's Stay Puft will be pleased to know that Mattel's size is even larger. The advantage does go to NECA for having a figure that is much more durable and features an angry head. An angry Stay Puft head was seen at Comic-Con but not planned to be made.
Paint is pretty clean for the figure but I am more concerned of discolorization as time passes.
Displayed with the diorama, Stay Puft is an amazing piece. While he's not as big as he should be in relation to the 6" Ghostbusters figures, it's certainly the largest version we've had so far... and the most impressive.
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Craft paper chain people
Paper chain people is a timeless craft activity that all kids love. Whether it's a chain of their friends or family, kids will love decorating each and every person in the chain.
Number of players:
What you need:
- pencil
- paper
- scissors
- crayons
Fold paper, accordion-fashion.
The number of folds in the paper determines the number of people in the chain.
On the top piece of the folded paper, draw a person whose hands extend to touch the folds of the paper on each side.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - After a day of questioning potential jurors about crime, guns and loud music, Judge Michael Healey names six men and 10 women to serve as the jury and alternates to hear the first-degree murder case against Michael Dunn.
Twelve jurors were named Wednesday afternoon and the trial begins with opening statements on Thursday at noon, WJXT reports.
The day began with 62 potential jurors to be questioned. One did not show up.
The jury pool about three-quarters women, and it appears about 40 percent African-American or other minorities.
State Attorney Angela Corey and defense attorney Cory Strolla asked those remaining if they understood the charges against Dunn, who's facing trial for first-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Jordan Davis and attempted murder for shooting into an SUV with three other teenagers inside.
"Certainly would expect the state in the defense would want to know what people's feelings are and what their thoughts are on guns," said Rhonda Peoples-Waters, an attorney not affiliated with this case.
Four women questioned Wednesday said they knew someone who'd been killed. One said her dad was murdered and another said her close friend's son was murdered. One woman said her uncle was murdered and another woman said her brother had been murdered.
Several others said they know someone who has been the victim of crime.
In general, all those questioned said they're OK with being part of the trial, and all except one said they were OK with the right to bear arms.
One man said he believes the law is "too tightly strung" on gun restrictions.
Seven people said they have gun permits. Two said they have or use firearms for hunting only but don't have a permit.
Everyone agreed there are rules to follow with firearms.
Potential jurors were also asked about loud music. One woman said she doesn't like it and she is considerate of others around her. She said if someone is playing music too loud, she would address it. Another man said he would too.
When asked about race, one man asked, "Does the law give different views on age/race?"
All those questioned agreed to give a fair trial to Dunn and the victims.
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Dunn is accused of first-degree murder in the Nov. 23, 2012, shooting death of Davis during what was described as a dispute over loud music coming from an SUV full of teenagers parked outside a Southside convenience store.
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3D Echocardiography Managing Infantile Pompe's Disease
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Pompe's disease, also known as glycogen storage disease type II, is a genetic disorder due to deficiency of acid glucosidase (GAA), which results in lysosomal glycogen storage in various tissues.
Very low levels of GAA usually present in infancy, lead to a progressive cardiac and skeletal muscle disorder and death before age 1 year.
Most infants develop massive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy which progresses to dilated cardiomyopathy and cardiorespiratory arrest.
3D echocardiography can be a simple, non-invasive method of following cardiac disease progression in infantile Pompe's disease.
|Congenital Disorders
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Retrospective
|Official Title:
|Utilization of 3D Echocardiography in the Management of Infantile Pompe's Disease: Two Case Reports
|Study Start Date:
|January 2005
|Study Completion Date:
|February 2007
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
We report the utilization of real-time 3D echocardiography and new in-line software to calculate cardiac mass, volume and function in two cases of infantile Pompe's Disease. Furthermore, the multi-dimension cine loop showed the severity of cavity obliteration during the cardiac cycle.
We present 2 cases seen at our institution between January - February, 2005 in infants ages 1 and 5 months, both with cardiac signs as initial presentation. The younger infant had cardiomegaly since birth and was hospitalized briefly for respiratory distress at 1 month. The older infant, diagnosed at 4 months with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, was hospitalized after cardiac arrest one month later. Both children had various tests done during the course of diagnosis and treatment, including GAA enzyme assay, cardiac catheterization, endomyocardial biopsy, developmental assessment, genetic evaluation, EKG, CXR and echocardiography.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- Infant seen at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Egleston January - February, 2005 Infantile Pompe's Disease
Exclusion Criteria:
- Those who do not meet inclusion criteria
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00277979
|Principal Investigator:
|Tiffany J Riehle, MD
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|Chairman, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Institutional Review Board
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|NCT00277979 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|January 13, 2006
|Last Updated:
|March 14, 2012
Keywords provided by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta:
Infantile Pompe's Disease
3D Echocardiography
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Glycogen Storage Disease Type II
Lysosomal Storage Diseases, Nervous System
Brain Diseases, Metabolic, Inborn
Brain Diseases, Metabolic
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Glycogen Storage Disease
Carbohydrate Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
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Industrial Light Ebook
Images from Bolton-Emerson Americas
by Robert Lussier
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Bolton-Emerson Americas is a manufacturer of paper pulping machines and parts. But what they make is less important than how they do it.
In continuous operation since 1905, Bolton-Emerson Americas uses equipment and processes that have remained relatively unchanged for over half a century. Walking through the shop is like walking back in time.
Over a 13 month period, Robert Lussier paid dozens of visits to Bolton to photograph this very unique machine shop.
The images in this book are the result of those visits.
The book also provideds some insights into the company's history, courtesy of a pair of 1955 newspaper articles commemorating Bolton's (then) 50th year in business.
It is truly a step into America's industrial past.
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- Category Arts & Photography
- Version Fixed-layout ebook, 60 pgs
- Publish Date Jul 31, 2012
- Last Edit Oct 14, 2016
- Language English
- Tags photography, art, industry, manufacturing, documentary, machine, shop, machinery
About the Creator
Robert Lussier is a Boston area photographer specializing in urban, architectural and landscape photography. He has been photographing the industrial landscape of Lawrence, Massachusetts, since 2009. With a set of smokestacks dating back more than 100 years scheduled for demolition, and several mills already gone, urban renewal was catching up with the city's historic textile mills. Robert set out to photograph the remaining mills and other historic buildings before they were razed or renovated. He describes it as "part urban exploration and part documentary photography."
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Topic: "I'm sure there's lots of things they never tell you..."
Good morning, everyone,
That is a DIRECT quote from my husband! I always ask my doctor's office to mail my test results to me, and they always do. And I always read them to make sure THEY read them!
Got my results from my scan on the 9th (already reported on here...no recurrence!!!) However, no one has EVER mentioned to me that I have a small 3mm node in one lung, and a 4mm node in the other. Apparently at least one of these has been there since right after my surgery (01/07). There was no indication when the other one showed up. They also said there was no noticeable change in size for the one previously noted.
I realize these are still small, and I am not overly worried. I can only hope that my doctor is paying attention. It does sound like the radiologist who checks my scans IS paying attention, but this is the first time it has ever been mentioned in the results that I actually see.
Any ideas what these could be? I have never smoked. My husband has for the last few years and was actually going to quit on the cruise when I got sick. Needless to say, that didn't happen, and he doesn't seem to be slowing down now, for sure! He does NOT smoke in the house, but he does smoke in the car when I am with him. I HATE IT.
I guess I am hoping to hear that it could be nothing. I know that this cancer does metastasize to the lungs and that scares me a little.
The other bit that threw me a little was "pancreas appears atrophic". What the heck does that mean? I checked around online and I know WHAT it means, but what does it mean??? Know what I'm saying?
I know I could ask my doctor, and she would tell me not to worry. But I feel like you may actually hear what I am saying and can come up with some thoughts other than "Don't worry". I already know that part! I won't have another scan for 6 months, FYI. It seems like forever!
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'The Senators will be starting G Patrick Lalime tonight, but who will be in net for the Sabres is anyone's guess. Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff pulled both G Martin Biron and G Mika Noronen in the club's two games before last night's tilt with the New York Islanders. In fact, the Sabres' starter has been replaced in three of the last six games.'
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A petite cast opaline glass inverted dome chandelier having scalloped fluting and a dentil frieze around the top edge. Suspended from three chains, the fittings are custom made in the Remains Lighting workshop. Due to the antique nature of this fixture, there may be some nicks or imperfections in the glass as well as variations from piece to piece.
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Can a new product move the needle for a company? Can it mean so much to the numbers, both sales and earnings, that it powers a stock higher?
Typically, no. We have seen many introductions of products from many different companies, and they've done nothing whatsoever for a company. Think about Microsoft's (MSFT) Surface or Windows 8. Think about the Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) tablet, or any of the recent Nokia (NOK) or BlackBerry (BBRY) phones. They haven't meant a thing.
But how about Apple (AAPL) and its new Apple 5c and 5S? Can they affect the company and therefore the stock? I think this case is unusual, in that I do believe that the needle will be moved and that the stock will go up on these phones. They are that different and that important to the company that the stock can go higher from them over time.
Let me explain why this is and clarify my comments about this great American company.
First, despite what you have heard or what the company might think, I am not an Apple basher. I belong to an Apple family. All we use is Apple. We never contemplated anything made by Samsung. Probably never will.
Second, I will try to buy one of these new phones this weekend. I am due for a new Apple phone, and these are mighty tempting.
Third, my Action Alerts PLUS charitable trust owns shares in Apple. So unlike what I read on Twitter @Jim Cramer, why the heck would I want it to go lower? I have given away $1.8 million since I started the trust. I am not anxious to give away less. I want to give away more.
However, as a shareholder, I have been unhappy of late, even as I am grateful that the stock has had a huge run from when the trust first bought it. This is a tough business, this stock business, and, like it or not, and I know I wouldn't if I were running a company, this is a "what have you done for me lately" game. Apple has done so much for so long that you would think it would have goodwill in the bank, but that's not how it works.
I have been quite vocal about how Apple let expectations for the company get ahead of where they should be. One of the unfortunate aspects of working at a public company that has tons of analyst coverage is that you have to try to keep expectations low in order to surprise the Street with better numbers. You can have contempt for this process, but if you do that, you will be held in contempt for doing so. That, too, is a fact of life.
Great products should be all that matter to the consumer. But it is not what matters to the institutional stockholders. They care about better year-over-year sales and higher gross margins, which are indicative of how you are fending off the competition and winning in the marketplace. Again, this could be heresy to executives, but I say, that's the arena you have chosen when you are public, if you care about a higher stock. If you don't, then who cares what I have to say?
Which brings me to the new phones. First, the reviews were breathtaking. The guy I listen to for what I want to do, David Pogue of The New York Times, wrote this about them: "It's a terrific phone. The price is right. It will sell like hotcakes."
To which I say, bingo, because, judging by the heap of downgrades last week, most of the Wall Street community is not expecting hotcakes-like numbers. If you are a shareholder, as my trust is, that's exactly what you want to have happen.
Now, within the same story is this quote about cellphones in general: "Maybe the end of the annual mega-leap is over." Later on, though, Pogue says that while huge hardware innovations are behind the industry, "software breakthroughs are only just getting under way." So that means no OMG products but one that can still move the earnings needle with surprisingly strong sales, the emphasis on "surprisingly," because that's what moves a stock.
So, here's my conclusion: The downgrades coupled with the positive reviews, I believe, will manage to move the stock higher, which I want to happen. I like what the company has done here, and I think the stock will go higher, and that's about all there is to it.


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TORONTO — Sean Goldhar, 18, was one of two top scholars in the Toronto District School Board this past year.
The recent graduate of Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute finished school with a 99.7 per cent average, the same as Run Ze Cao, of Martingrove Collegiate Institute.
Goldhar, who has spent up to 20 hours a week playing Junior A hockey, said that balance is "a big thing" for him.
"You read ahead and prepare before the class. That way the class would help solidify [what you've learned.]"
His English mark – 98 – was his lowest.
In an interview at his home, at a media event organized by the TDSB, Goldhar, who graduated with eight awards, said he typically spent two to three hours a night on homework.
"Absolutely, I had to work hard," he said. "I love studying, and I love reading and learning. It's the farthest thing from a chore. It's a lot of fun."
This summer, Goldhar is working in a cancer research lab at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Medical school has always been a dream of his, he said, but now that he's had a taste of research, he's thinking of pursuing a PhD as well as an medical degree.
His parents are also both in the sciences – his father, Steven, is a physician, and his mother, Barbara, is a physiotherapist.
In September, Sean will enter the life sciences program at the University of Toronto.
Despite his academic accomplishments and numerous academic and athletic awards, Sean is very humble about his achievements, Barbara said.
Sean and his twin sister, Laura, are typical kids, she added.
Laura also graduated with honours from Lawrence Park and was recruited by St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y,. to play National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tennis.
Barbara said she and her husband always told their children to "set the bar high" and to do whatever they do to the best of their abilities."


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New York Rangers captain Ryan Callahan practiced for the first time with the team since suffering a shoulder subluxation nearly a week ago in a game vs. the Flyers, ESPN.com reported.
Callahan, who is expected to miss 10-14 days with his injury, was wearing a yellow non-contact jersey Monday.
Initially, it looked like things could've been much worse for Callahan, who had an MRI on Wednesday. He injured himself Tuesday night in a post-whistle scrum, when Flyers forward Max Talbot pulled him to the ice by the left arm.
A subluxation is less severe than a dislocation—which would've meant an extended absence for Callahan, who's the Rangers' best defensive forward, emotional leader and a major source of secondary scoring.
"Cally does everything so well — the little plays, especially blocking shots," said Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto. "The guys did a good job of gathering ourselves after he went off with that injury."
The Rangers, a preseason Stanley Cup favorite, are 4-4 and in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. Their next game is Tuesday in New Jersey against the Devils.


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We've recently returned from a wonderful and needed week away in Cornwall. My mother-in-law found a lovely house through Polruan Cottages ( www.polruancottages.co.uk ) and so we went for it even though we didn't know much about the area. We figured we couldn't do too badly seeing as a lot of Cornwall is accessible when you have a car. Using the house postcode Fowey was very easy to find (after a quick stop at Par train station to pick my mother-in-law up). There is little to no parking by the houses and I wasn't entirely clued up as to where the car park was so I dropped everyone and the bags off at the door and set off to figure it out. There are a few around the immediate area so it didn't take too long to get the car safely parked and wonder back down to the house.
The house was fabulous. Very clean and modern with a welcome basket of essentials. A day before we arrived I placed an order with ASDA to deliver some basic foods and they came nice and early so we were able to head out and see what Fowey had to offer. Seems the ASDA order wasn't overly needed as there's a little grocer down the road but oh well.
I had tried to apply for a Cornwall week parking pass (Rover Ticket) before we came out but there had been a little mix-up so I jumped into the Tourist Information shop and bought one there quickly. £35 for a week pass and it allows you parking in a number of Council Car parks including Fowey, Hayle, Newquay, Truro and more. It came in handy for sure. The ladies working the desk in the Tourist Information shop were lovely and answered a number of our questions over the holiday. The following website is also really good for local stuff and the beach guide was great http://www.fowey.co.uk/
Fowey is a lovely little fishing village with a number of shops, restaurants, pubs and ice cream parlours. It seems the perfect little place for a family on holiday at the coast. After a day of travelling we were all hungry and stopped at a restaurant on the harbour to refuel. 'The Boat House' wasn't overly packed and seemed family friendly so it was an easy decision to make. We were sat at a table and seen by a waitress rather quickly. As we were on the coast we all ordered something fishy (aside from the 3 year old who is still stuck in a world of pizza rules!). The fish soup was the best I have had in many years so highly recommended. My eldest son ordered an adult size mussels platter and did a Man Vs. Food thing when it arrived ... the chef came out to watch him defeat the platter! So proud of my son who eats like a hoover!
We didn't bother taking the Fowey Town tour ride but I'm sure the views are lovely. Fowey has a lot of hills and they are very steep but once you get to the top of any of them there will be a nice view waiting for you.
One place worth a little visit is the small aquarium on the harbour. It looks from the outside like nothing much but once you've paid your couple pounds for entry you'll realize how much it actually contains. Each tank has hidden gems found in the waters around Fowey. The man there was informative and helped to kit my son out ready to go crabbing later that day. We got some fish that was headed for the bin from the fishmonger and our crabbing day was very successful. We didn't keep the crabs as it was fishing for fun and it really was great fun!
One of our days out was planned for Mevagissey so we left early and got the Fowey-Meva Ferry from Whitehouse Quay. Adult £7 (£12 return) Children £4 (£6 return) www.ferry.me.uk The ferry was great fun. We all love the water so enjoyed every moment of it. There were only a handful of us on the ferry as it was the early trip but we were the only ones sat at the back. We couldn't care less about getting a little wet (it was a warm day so dried quickly). We spent a few hours in Mevagissey shopping and having lunch before heading back over the waters to Fowey.
The children and I were eager to visit some beaches and Readymoney is a very nice one. Walking distance from Fowey village centre and directly opposite the home once lived in by author Daphne du Maurier. The beach is sandy so my youngest was happy as he really wanted to build a castle and then be the dinosaur that knocks it all down. My eldest was happy he could climb the rocks, my husband ran off into the woods looking for St. Catherines Castle and I jumped straight into the waves and paddled out to a floating pontoon where others were jumping on and off. We had a lovely afternoon finished off with an ice cream from the vendor.
Only a 5-10 minute drive from Fowey is a lovely family owned bird and animal sanctuary called Wingz. Not in Fowey but so worth a mention! It will only take you and the family a couple hours to see what this place has to offer and then have a play and maybe a snack but I am so glad we visited. There are some lovely animals with amazing stories. Make sure to read every notice you come by. There is an indoor play area for the children with puzzles and colouring materials and there is even more information and news articles regarding the sanctuary's work in there. My boys had a lovely time playing with the owners' son on the outside play equipment. Wingz has a cheeky Meerkat that knows how to get out and roam the park. There is a sign near the office saying no matter how big his eyes get he's not that hungry. He did cross our path and OMG he is soooo adorable. We put the meal worms we'd purchased in the Meerkat area and he very quickly got back to where he was supposed to be and helped to eat them up. http://www.wingzbirdsanctuary.co.uk/ If you're planning a beach afternoon spend the morning at Wingz.
My mother-in-law took off to see the Eden Project for a day and found that although the bus system is good connects to other places easily it doesn't follow the most direct routes. Very interesting on the way out but a bit boring on the way back.
During the Second World War Fowey was the centre for air-sea rescue and one of the places from which the D-Day invasions were launched from and there are a number of plaques and reminders along the coastline. There is a lovely covered bench area donated by the US Navy in a quiet area near Whitehouse Quay.
We visited many different places during our week away but coming home to Fowey was lovely. Our little holiday fishing village home. On our last day in Fowey I woke up with a horrible sore throat. I spoke with the local surgery and they got me booked in first thing and helped me to register and a temporary resident. The doctor was really nice and gave me the needed prescription right away. I wondered from there down to the village to fill the prescription at Boots. It was only that day when the hills bothered me. I had very bad strep throat and my whole body was aching but I made it back to the house and stayed there for the day. The family took a ferry over to Polruan that day. I kept my youngest with me at the house and we juggled between watching cartoons and the Olympic highlights. Thankfully there was a nice café (The Lifebuoy Café) on the same road as the house that did soup to go so for lunch we headed that way and picked some up. They had already seen me earlier that morning as I grabbed a coffee so welcomed me in as if I were a returning local.
I probably should put this next bit as a positive but it had my husband and I laughing for hours. We were waiting to cross the road to the car park but a blind or stupid family decided to cross without looking and a motorist had to move to avoid them and it was this elderly man in a small old car who pumped his wrinkly old fist in the air and shouted f-ing tourists as he bombed down the road. Too funny!
Was there anything I didn't like??? well yes but only because I was sick. I was trying to rest and the church seemed to be having a bell rehearsal that lasted what felt like hours! The bells go off a lot and never really bothered me but that night they were driving me mental!
We had a great time staying in Fowey and think you will too!
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I would like to tell you about a little magical place called Fowey situated in Cornwall.
We first stumbled across Fowey when I noticed a sign for St Catherines castle and as that is my name I decided to make and force my parents to drive to Fowey (we were on our way to St Austell at the time). Anyway when we got there the first thing we noticed was that we have to drive up a very steep hill to get to the main car park which was reasonably priced at £1.70 for two hours. Then we started the 15 minute walk down the hill to get to Fowey.
Fowey is an amazing little place with stunning scenery, very nice shops, very nice pubs and an equally nice harbour. It stretches for about a mile along the river Fowey and situated opposite is the picturesque Polruan. Both of these places are connected by Ferry. Fowey is a natural harbour and attracts around 7000 yachts each year. Fowey also has a history with literature due to Daphne Du Maurier writing her many famous books in Cornwall.
We decided that we were hungry but because we took our little Jack Russell Patch with us we thought that this would create a problem as it was quite cold and wet weather. Well not a problem in Fowey. The first place that we went to said oh no problem we always welcome dogs. This was called the Ship inn and it was a very comfortable and appealing little pub located in Trafalgar square. It is a very old little pub and its slogan real ales, good food, comfortable accommodation and a warm welcome was spot on. The staff were very friendly and even bought Patch a couple of dog biscuits. The food was fantastic and if you ever go I recommend the Beef burger with onions and fries which was delicious. I could have sat in there all day as it had a real homely feel.
We carried on into Fowey and spent time in some of the fantastic shops they have in the centre. With something for everyone these shops were small but adequately stocked. My favourites are a clothes shop called Wildlife which was reasonably priced and although looked like it was built for surfers they had some clothes for all kinds of people. I managed to set myself back about £30 on some t-shirts and a pair of shoes. Also I found a very charming studio which I cannot remember the name of and if someone can help me I would love to know the name as I want the phone number. It had 2 floors and the top floor contained wonderful paintings of the harbour and other seaside portraits. They also had sculptures there of various animals and my favourite was a big metal bear which despite the £500 price tag I was tempted to buy. Downstairs was filled with gifts from handmade gift tags to jewellery and to handbags. Please let me know if you know the name of the shop.
We made our way to the harbour and it was beautiful. You can take boat and ferry trips to other harbours such as at Mevagissy, Lerryn and Lostwithiel. Each trip can take up to 3 hours and costs vary from £5 - £10 for adults and £2 - £7 for children. The harbour boasts some very impressive scenery and is definitely a photo opportunity. We managed it with our rain macs on with the umbrellas up. We didnt stay at the harbour long as we noticed that many of the seagulls were bigger than Patch and he was getting a bit scared.
We braced ourselves for the steep walk back to the car but were thankful to see a town bus that takes you right to the main car park. Now take note that if you visit Fowey, the walk up to the main car park is very hard so the bus at 80p per person is worth it. Plus the dog was allowed to go on the bus too so that made the decision for us as we didnt want to tire the dog out (thats what we are telling people anyway).
Places to stay in Fowey are lovely. Every place has a great view and the prices are very reasonable for staying in such a gorgeous place. If you would like a hotel then I recommend the Fowey Hotel situated on Esplanade (+44 (0) 1726 832551). Offers stunning views of the estuary and contains its own restaurant. If you are after a B & B then try Greenbank B&B situated on Dangland road (+44(0) 1726 832137). This B & B offers stunning views of the harbour and out to sea. It is a Victorian house and has a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Also if you fancy it there are caravan sites situated in and around Fowey.
Within Fowey tickets can be bought for all of the boat and ferry trips, the Eden project and tickets for local walks. There are also many attractions and events in Fowey throughout the year such as murder mystery nights, cruises and lifeboat week.
Fowey is a magical place which our whole family enjoyed. It was a lovely day out in the rain so I can imagine it being brilliant when the sun is out. I have decided that when I go back to Cornwall, Fowey is where I will stay especially as although I saw the castle I did not go in it so want to do that at some other point this summer.
Go visit.
Thanks for reading.
From its beginning as a meandering trickle of water heading southward off Bodmin moor, the river Fowey gently flows past magnificent Cornish scenery on its way to the sea. Near the mouth lies the ancient port of the same name. Fowey is an ideal retreat to those wishing for a refreshing, peaceful change from today?s hectic life. Although considered out of the way by many visitors to Cornwall, it is easily accessible by land or sea. The roads are well signposted and there is a daily bus from St. Austell, which can lead you into one of Daphne du Maurier?s most beloved communities. Besides the stunning views, a noticeable thing this small town has to offer is the enormous variety in architecture. Examples of these can be found by strolling down Fore Street. Like most of old Fowey, it is a narrow road gently twisting through what seems to be a randomly assorted selection of buildings. On one side is ?Noah?s Ark?, one of the oldest constructions here, dating long before the invading French caused the fire of 1457. In contrast, the bank opposite is a structure of uniform granite blocks built with grand precision. It stands to attention as if trying to set a good example for its crooked neighbour. The local shops and businesses show the true nature of this idyllic place. Naturally for a port there are chandlers and marine shops but there is also a selection of art and craft shops. An abundance of seafood restaurants, tea rooms and fudge shops make it easy for visitors to overindulge. For those who enjoy a short walk, Bull Hill is a must. On one side, an overhanging wall is home to a collection of persistant flora. The other side looks toward the river, allowing a bird?s eye view of the town rooftops. If you are still feeling energetic, there are plenty of other paths to follow. The most obvious is around the harbour itself, sometimes known as ?Kings Walk?, for it was along here that King Charles I was fired upon by a Puritan in 1
664. If you are really keen you could always take the ?Saints Way? wich is a 26 mile trek to Padstow on the North coast. If all this sound too tiring, you could just enjoy a drink in the black and white ?Lugger Inn?, formerly a private residence which began selling alcohol in 1782. In contrast, the ?King of Prussia?, with it?s distinctly pink colour, is the probable sight of an Elizabethan poor house. Finally, the ?Ship Inn? was built in 1570 and named after the ?Frances of Fowey; which, crewed by 70 local men, helped Drake?s fleet to repel the Spanish Armada. Other places of interest include the Church of St. Fimbarus; an impressive castle-like structure partially destroyed by the French but rebuilt in 1460. It is named after St. Finn Barr who passed through Fowey in the 6th century. Above this is a fortified mansion built in 1260. You can also visit St. Catherines castle overlooking Ready Money Cove. Built in 1540 it was used in anger against a Dutch fleet of some 50 ships when they tried to damage the Virginian Fleet in Fowey harbour. Overall a day in Fowey is a pleasurable trip back through time, well worth a visit when travelling around Cornwall.
Now if you don't want to be considered an emmet by the locals you must pronounce Fowey as 'Foy. But, however you say the name of the town, you are in for a treat if you pay a visit. On a sunny day, and there are a few sometimes, you won't find a more wonderful place in Cornwall or England or anywhere else for that matter. Fowey is full of history. During the Hundred Years War the fierce Fowey seaman raided the coast of France constantly and continued to do so even after Edward IV had made peace with the French King. But I'm getting a bit ahead of myself. I'll start as if you are visiting for the first time. You are heading down the hill towards the town. There isn't any parking in Fowey so you will have to turn right and follow the signs to the Car Parks. Don't, however, park in the main car park that you will see on your right - keep driving. You'll come to a wonderful spot where you will be able to look left over the river and out to sea one way and see Polruan on the opposite side of the river. It really is something special. Unfortunately there is a single yellow line on the road so you can't stay too long. But do take a photo! Get back in the car, keep driving and you will see another car park. This time park and when you have done so start walking. Turn right out of the car park and head for the Esplanade, turn left and continue walking down into the town. It's quite high at first, with lovely views over the river. There will be plenty of boats to look at and maybe some larger ships heading up the river with various goods. If you don't want to head for the town straight away turn in the opposite direction when you get to the Esplanade and you will reach a small cove called Ready Money Beach. It is sign posted. It's small and sandy if you want a rest. Alongside the cove there is a footpath leading up to the ruins of St. Catherine's castle. Again great views
. The castle was built in 1536 on the instructions of Henry VIII by the local Treffrys family. Getting back to walking down the hill to the town - it's quite magical. You will pass the house that was owned by Q or Sir Arthur Quiller Couch (1863-1944). There is a plaque on the wall. He wrote several tales based on Fowey including Troy Town. He was also the local mayor for a while. Next to this house is a slip way leading to an open top passenger ferry that will take you across the river to Polruan, the village on the opposite side of the river. It's only 25p and there are some interesting walks starting from Polruan. You can walk to Polperro - about 7 miles. If you keep walking past the ferry eventually you will reach the town and harbour. From the harbour you can get a boat trip up the river in the holiday season. Or just sit and take in the atmosphere. The town itself is a network of narrow streets that climb the surrounding hills. The appearance hasn't altered much for centuries, other than new developments on the outskirts of the town. The church, St. Fimbarrus, dates back to the 14th century. The shops are mostly condensed into one road and there are a couple of fine pubs and a selection of restaurants overlooking the river scenary. Seafood is excellent but there is also the normal pasties, chips and ice-cream. If you walk through the shops and keep walking you'll reach another ferry. This time it is a car ferry (passengers as well) and goes across the river to the hamlet of Bodinnick - nice pub! Again 25p if you are on foot. Fowey is a lovely place with some great walks. My favourite starts at the passenger ferry and is about 5 miles of river views and peace - but I'd better not give details here. As I hope you may have gathered I think Fowey is special. I live about six miles away and lived there for about two months while I was waiting to move into my house. They a
re memories I'll never forget. Do give Fowey a visit - and try to do so on a sunny day - and you'll see what I mean, you won't be disappointed. P.S. I forgot to mention (along with much more) that Daphne du Maurier set several of her novels in the area and there is now a Daphne du Maurier festival held every year in Fowey.


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If you follow the logic of America's teachers unions -- and particularly those in Louisiana -- it's better for all children to get a lousy education than for some to get the chance to escape to a better school using a voucher.
Such were the absurd arguments before District Judge Timothy Kelley last week who erred in ruling that Louisiana's school voucher program violated the state's constitution by using education dollars from the state's funding formula. The program, which started this fall, currently gives 4,900 pupils a seat in a private or parochial school.
But children shouldn't be victims of funding formulas or arguments about how many get a place on a lifeboat when the educational Titanic is sinking. About 72 percent of the state's public schools are rated C, D or F, according to the Louisiana Department of Education. For those who earn a diploma and enter college, 34 percent of college freshman in 2010 needed remediation.
Unions may claim they embrace education reform, but their actions show they are more concerned about perpetual funding of the education bureaucracy that results in too many children dropping out, unemployed or on government assistance programs. When unions or school boards feel threatened by school choice, they throw children under the bus. And in Louisiana last week, 4,900 children certainly were the victims of adults putting their interests before children.
Parents throughout Louisiana, however, know that a school voucher program is not about taking money away from public schools but giving money to a child who needs to get the best education possible. The architect of school choice, Nobel laureate Milton Friedman, said vouchers create a system whereby education dollars are put behind the child instead of behind buildings and bureaucracies. With school choice, children and their parents come first as they get to use dedicated funding to choose the school that fits their learning style.
In Louisiana, unions and school administrators should embrace the competition instead of trying to stifle parents' freedom to choose an option other than the school assigned to their child because of their address. In places such as Milwaukee, longstanding voucher programs have helped spawn improvement in local public schools, which, wouldn't you know it, decided to improve convince parents not to leave.
Today, 4,900 parents Louisiana parents live in fear because they don't know the legal outcome of this court challenge headed directly to the state's Supreme Court. They have no idea if their sons and daughters will remain in their new schools next year. But what they do know is they have experienced great joy in a few short months as their children have fled failure and embraced not only positive academic outcomes, but in many cases environments that support students' self-esteem and reinforce their desire to learn.
Falesha Augustus of East Baton Rouge is one of those parents who saw a profound change in her 10-year-old son, Willie. She says he is no longer bullied in school and actually likes attending his local Christian school.
Falesha said Willie did not learn "fundamentals" at his neighborhood public schools and, as a result, was held back a year -- now making him the largest boy in his class. "Those schools failed my child," she said with anger in her voice.
No judge should push Willie or any other child off a lifeboat and back into a sea of failure because their parents can't afford to move to a better neighborhood or pay for private school. Today's funding formulas are antiquated ideas of the past. It's time to put resources in the hands of parents to ensure children get the best education possible.
Enlow is President and CEO of the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, the legacy foundation of Nobel laureate and school choice founder Milton Friedman and his wife, Rose.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A former executive of Lender Processing Services Inc. (LPS) -- a publicly traded company based in Jacksonville -- pleaded guilty Tuesday, admitting her participation in a six-year scheme to prepare and file more than 1 million fraudulently signed and notarized mortgage-related documents with property recorders' offices throughout the United States.
Lorraine Brown, 56, of Alpharetta, Ga., pleaded guilty to to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.
Prosecutors said workers who weren't authorized to sign mortgage-related documents forged and falsified signatures, at the direction of Brown and others.
More than a million fraudulently signed and notarized documents were filed with property recorders nationwide between 2003 and 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
"Lorraine Brown participated in a scheme to fabricate mortgage-related documents at the height of the financial crisis," said Assistant Attorney General Breuer. "She was responsible for more than a million fraudulent documents entering the system, directing company employees to forge and falsify documents relied on by property recorders, title insurers and others. Appropriately, she now faces the prospect of prison time."
Brown faces a maximum potential penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, or twice the gross gain or loss from the crime. The date for sentencing has not yet been set.
Her attorney, Mark Rosenblum, said Tuesday in a statement that negotiating a legal settlement will allow Brown to begin moving on with her life.
"Lori didn't expect to be in this position. But now that she is, she's facing it with grace and dignity," Rosenblum said. "Without doubt, this is a difficult day for Lori, but it's also a good day."
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road crash on the A36 near Warminster last night.
A 50-year-old man from the Rode area was killed in a collision with another car just after 5pm and the road was closed for seven hours.
The Wiltshire Air Ambulance attended but the man suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident happened at Norridge Woods on the A36 between the Cley Hill and Granada Services roundabouts.
A white VW Golf driven by a 22-year-old from Melksham, who was driving towards the Granada Services, collided with the man's green coloured Rover 400.
The road, closed while emergency services carried out investigations into the crash. was re-opened this morning.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact PC David Williams from the serious collision investigation team on the police non-emergency number 101.


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The third Iron Man movie is almost upon us, and the trailers are promising plenty of action and drama. Well, Diamond Select is promising toys! Not only will there be two new movie-based figures coming to the popular 7-inch-scale Marvel Select toy line, there will also be an assortment of Marvel Minimates, the 2-inch mini-figure line that's celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2013.
This spring, collectors will have a chance to pick up Marvel Select figures of Iron Man in his new armor, as well as War Machine in his new "Iron Patriot" paint scheme (teasers pictured below). Each figure will stand over 7 inches tall and feature 16 points of articulation, as well as an interchangeable unmasked head of Tony Stark and James "Rhodey" Rhodes, respectively. Both will be packaged in the famous Marvel Select shelf-ready packaging, with character artwork on the spine. Images of the toys are under wraps until a later date, but you can pre-order them now.
Like your toys a little smaller? The newest assortment of movie-based Minimates (designed by Art Asylum) will include two 2-packs shared between comic shops and Toys "R" Us, Iron Man with the Mandarin and Iron Patriot with a top-secret figure. It will also include two specialty store-exclusive sets, War Machine with Maya Hansen and Aldrich Killian with Cowboy Tony Stark, as well as two TRU-exclusive sets to be revealed later. DST can't show any of them to you, but they can say that each Minimate stands 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation and a variety of removable and interchangeable parts and accessories. Pre-order the specialty assortment today at your local comic shop, and be on the lookout for photos.
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