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'Life was great till I lost it all. I never expected to get it back...'
When his son fell ill, Francie Conway's music career took a back seat, but the Kerryman is back with a new album, says Andrea Smith
If Francie Conway's late mum had had her way back in 1973, he would probably be in management at the Bank of Ireland by now. As it was, poor Peggy Conway watched the post for months afterwards, confused that the application hadn't even received an acknowledgement, especially as the manager of her local branch in Tralee had suggested that her only child would be perfect for the job.
"My mother actually filled out the forms for me, but she made one big mistake, which was asking me to post it," laughs the genial 59-year-old musician, over coffee at his local café in Rathfarnham. "It made its way into the closest bin I could find."
Francie's heart was set on music as his mum and dad Denis owned Mac's Bar, the first pub in Kerry to have live music. From the age of six, he was encouraged to get up and sing.
He attended the CBS school in Tralee, where by his own admission, he didn't exactly cover himself in glory. "I was never really academic and was a bit of a messer, and at the end of first year, a few of us were kindly asked to move on to another school," he smiles.
"My parents were not impressed. When I was 14, I started playing guitar and banjo with any group that wanted me."
At 17, Francie got involved with drummer Casba O'Callaghan. They started a band called Clutch that enjoyed quite a bit of success, and then Francie went off to Amsterdam, aged 18. As soon as he arrived, he fell madly in love with the Dutch capital.
"I remember calling my mum to pretend that I had lost my ticket to come home," he says. "I knew people from Tralee there who gave me asylum. Amsterdam ended up being my base for the next eight years, and I was happy out travelling around Europe gigging and busking and having a good time."
In what might seem like surprising news, one of Francie's busking partners was Alastair Campbell, former British prime minister Tony Blair's director of communications and strategy.
"Alistair was deadly," he says. "He was the best busking partner I ever had, and he was great craic. He used to dress up in a kilt and play his bagpipes, and we had an absolute ball. He was very opinionated and he really loved Ireland.
"Tony Blair was the first prime minister to give Ireland more of a welcoming hand, and I like to believe that Alastair brought him forward in that way. He's a fantastic guy and we're still in touch."
Francie's life changed in 1980 when he travelled to Sitges in Spain and ended up meeting two people who would change his life, all in the space of 10 days.
The first was Chris White, formerly of the band Argent. They ended up working together, a relationship that endured, and Chris brought some of his recordings to London, which led to Francie signing a major recording contract with RCA Records in London.
"I was pinching myself," he says.
The second person was a beautiful Swedish woman, Mona Klofver, who was interrailing around Europe and arrived into one of his gigs.
"She spoke great English, was blonde and drop dead gorgeous, and I fell in love," he says. "She went back to Sweden and we lost contact for a while, but then Chris called me when I was in Ireland and said Mona had turned up in London looking for me. She got a job as an au pair in Geneva, and I went to visit her and that was that."
The record deal gave Francie financial security, and he became very successful as a recording artist and songwriter.
After he released his album, Wake Up, seven songs were covered by other artists. He had a huge radio hit with the song, To the Edge of Time, which hugely raised his profile abroad.
"I came home to Tralee and bought a house outright, no mortgage or anything, and my parents were shocked," he recalls.
"I had a nice car and was living a good life, and I don't think they understood about the record deal. They probably thought I had robbed a bank.
"When they came to England, Chris played a recording of me performing at a Swedish festival where 25,000 people turned up to see me and it was aired on French television, and there were floods of tears."
Mona and Francie got married in Amsterdam in 1986, and moved back to Ireland and settled in Rathfarnham. They have three children, Emily (27), Nils (23), and Rory (18).
"Becoming a dad was huge for me," he says. "When Mona was pregnant, I worried about how I was going to divide my love between her and the baby. The minute I saw Emily for the first time, every doubt and worry vanished, and it was magic."
Life was good for the Conways until Rory was two-and-a-half, and their world fell apart when he contracted bacterial meningitis.
It was a dreadful time as the toddler was in a coma for a long time and had eight major operations.
His family played music to try to reach him, and one day, as they once more played his favourite song, Queen's We Will Rock You, his previously impassive face changed, Francie and Mona dared to hope that contact had been made, and the medics were amazed.
After that, Rory recovered slowly but surely, and the following summer, the whole family went to Switzerland where they placed flowers from their garden at Freddie Mercury's statue.
"Rory had no eyesight at that stage or use of his limbs, but we placed our flowers as our way of saying thank you," he says. "His sight, speech and everything eventually came back, although the illness left him very compromised.
"Thank God his personality wasn't attacked, as he's the most gorgeous, handsome young man and great company. He loves music and has been to more recording sessions than most professionals, and comes everywhere with me. He goes to Enable Ireland in Crumlin, and when he walks into a room he lights up the place. He's very special."
After Rory got sick, Francie stopped touring and recording and went off the road for a while, as making plans was impossible as they didn't know what the future held. He credits Ronnie Drew and Finbar Furey with encouraging him back into music, and when the Ryder Cup came to Ireland, he entertained the VIPs, which gave him the confidence to talk to an audience again.
"Life had been great and then I kind of lost it all," he says. "To be honest, I never expected to get it back again, but when Rory started to get better, it was all worthwhile.
"Finbar is a great buddy, and Ronnie was magic. He would be outside my door, lighting up a cigar, waiting for me to put on the coffee, because he knew it was a really hard time for me. I miss him around the place - he was a great, great guy.
"Then I got a call from David Richards, Queen's producer, who invited me to come to Montreux. We ended up recording and writing together in 2009, which was the big turning point for me. My life was beginning to come back again."
This week, Francie releases his fantastic new album, The Wild Atlantic Way, A Journey in Irish Music, which features collaborations with Finbar Furey, Altan, Sharon Shannon, Kila, Dervish and more. It's a gorgeous album, full of meaning and joy and a tangible passion for this country.
"The positivity that goes out with this album sends a good message abroad about the pride and spirit of Ireland," he says.
Francie is still devoted to Mona, who works as a beauty therapist at The K Club, and earlier this month won Irish Tatler's 'Best Spa Therapist Award 2015.'
Their daughter Emily is getting married next year, and is embarking on a new career in Dunnes Stores head office. Nils is away in America on a golf scholarship.
"Our family life is fantastic," says Francie. "I plan to start gigging again because it has been a while, and I've recorded more tracks now, one with Christy Dignam that will be heard soon.
"I am still working with all of the same people, and my life is very good right now. I'm a very lucky man."
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The St Albans Half Marathon was founded in 1982 by local businessman, Phil Gibson, who wanted to raise money for a hospital scanner following the death of his mother from breast cancer.
The first ever race was called the Mini Marathon and was open to runners, joggers and walkers. It attracted 1,300 competitors each paying £1.00 entry fee receiving a certificate on completion. First male home was local athlete Kirk Dumpleton and first female, local school teacher Irene Peatie.
Recording the results was a labour of love for Alan Woollaston who sat on the gantry above the finishing line speaking the numbers of the finishers into a tape recorder, then working into the evening with his son to feed them into the computer. The results were such a major task that the presentations had to be made the following day.
The event was deemed a great success. It was considered to be the biggest charity event ever seen in St Albans. It was hoped that it would become an annual event…...
Today we are proud to say that the race is now a regular date in the running calendar attracting athletes from all over the world. We have three of our local athletes who have competed in every race despite injury and pregnancy! They are Duncan Burgoyne, Tony Crocker and Paula Wise.
Since its conception the whole event has escalated to include a 1.5 mile fun run, 5K race and the Walking Half Marathon with numbers totalling over 7,000.
The long standing route for the half marathon on the Redbourn side of St Albans became unavailable after the Buncefield Oil Depot explosions and fire of December 2005. A subsequent route including a section through the central shopping area of St Albans (some runners commented on the hills!) was replaced by the course that took place in the pleasant lanes towards Bedmond. As of 2013 we announced our new course that is equally as rewarding!! Click here to download our new route map. It is marshalled by local groups of volunteers from schools and sporting organisations. More than 80 national as well as local charities have benefited from the £780,000 raised. Charities to have benefited are Aspire, BHF, Clic Sargent, Grove House, ABC Scanner Appeal, NSPCC, Willow Foundation and Everyman to name but a few. Our chosen charities for 2017 was Rennie Grove Hospice Care.
Included in the entrants now are a good number of faster runners and a new men's course record was set in June 2011 by David Michinson of 1:09.58 and remains unbeaten.
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What is not included on my cruise?
Each cruise line varies slightly so check with them, but typically you need to add your airfare, any alcohol (although most ships include wine and beer with meals at no charge), a daily tip for the cabin crew (some cruise lines already have this included in the total price, so double check) and any excursions, spa treatments, hair appointments, etc.
Is cruising just for old people?
Ahh the old adage that cruising is only for the newlyweds and nearly-deads is no longer true. I have been on seven cruises now and each have been full of all ages from families with young kids to college students and 20-somethings travelling in groups, to couples and friends and retirees – who, by the way, have usually seen more of the world than I have and are incredibly sprightly!
Will I get bored on a cruise?
You certainly won't get bored if you have booked a cruise that sails at night and arrives at a new port each day. Whether you book an official excursion or not, exploring new towns is what it's all about. On sea days you'll find the crew putting on all sorts of activities from cooking classes to competitions, game shows and of course the spa and gym are always open – book in advance if you want a treatment though. To be honest, the reason I like to cruise is the me-time. So on sea days I really love to hang out in my cabin, preferably with a balcony, door open spending the afternoon soaking up the sun with a good book.
Are all ships alike?
Absolutely not. And this is one of the first things to consider when booking a cruise. What sort of holiday are you after? Do you want a ship with all the bells and whistles, theatre shows, a theme park, cinema, casino and kids programs that are so great you'll never see the your offspring? Or do you want something smaller, more boutique where your only onboard activity is finding a nook and a good book?
Will I get seasick?
Not usually. I sailed around the Caribbean and it was as still as a millpond, the same when I cruised from Seattle to Alaska, it was a gentle lull that I actually really enjoyed. I slept for the first day I think! But I have been known to be a bit queasy when the wind opposes the tide (to coin weatherman speak). If this happens, the best thing to do is rest in your cabin until you get your sealegs. But if it's really rocky or you think you'll probably need some help to forge the high seas, pack some anti-nausea pills or wrist bands. There is also a ship doctor on board if you need a quick script.
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Eyes now automatically turn to Twitter after anyone criticizes Donald Trump, and Meryl Streep's dig at the president-elect during Sunday's Golden Globes did indeed elicit a Trump response. Streep used her time onstage while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award to talk about when she first saw Trump mock a disabled reporter at a 2015 rally. "It kind of broke my heart," she noted, berating the "instinct to humiliate" that he seemed to display. The New York Times first got hold of Trump right after the awards—it was Times reporter Serge Kovaleski whom Trump reportedly made fun of—and although he said he hadn't seen Streep's speech, he noted he "wasn't surprised" about coming under fire from "liberal movie people."
"People keep saying I intended to mock the reporter's disability, as if Meryl Streep and others could read my mind, and I did no such thing," he said, adding he'd simply been "calling into question a reporter who had gotten nervous because he had changed his story." He reiterated his stance early Monday with a three-tweet defense. "Meryl Streep, one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood, doesn't know me but attacked last night at the Golden Globes. She is a … Hillary flunky who lost big. For the 100th time, I never 'mocked' a disabled reporter (would never do that) but simply showed him … 'groveling' when he totally changed a 16 year old story that he had written in order to make me look bad. Just more very dishonest media!" He also told the Times there'd be "plenty of movie and entertainment stars" at his inauguration and that "all the dress shops are sold out in Washington."


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That was the slogan — in large capital letters and sans the necessary apostrophe in the first word — that loomed on a billboard over Century City, a tony neighborhood near my home in Los Angeles.
The billboard showed a masked bandit dressed in black-and-white prison stripes and a knit cap. On his back was a banker-style moneybag, complete with a big dollar sign on it. The bandit was caught in a spotlight and, just in case anyone missed the point, a big arrow with the words "YOUR MORTGAGE LENDER" pointed to the bandit's head.
Century City is a small, decidedly high-rent district snuggled between Beverly Hills and West Los Angeles. The area's most prominent feature is an open-air shopping mall with a Bloomingdale's department store, a multiplex movie theater and an upscale food court that hands out stainless steel cutlery instead of the usual plastic utensils.
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Caught in the act of thievery, the bandit on the billboard was clearly meant to appear sneaky and menacing. But the sign was incomprehensible. Sure, lenders made a lot of lousy loans, and yes, a lot of homeowners were hurt by those loans whether through their own greedy behavior or because they'd been victims of financial predators.
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Students who fail GCSE English or maths will face retakes
TEENAGERS who flop in English or maths GCSEs will have to keep studying the subjects until they meet required standards, ministers will say today.
The move implements the key recommendation in a 2011 review of vocational education by expert Alison Wolf, who said she was "delighted".
The King's College academic's report said it was "scandalous" half of 16-year-olds left school without GCSEs at grade C or above in "the most important subjects in the world" and a failure of the system that many still did not have the qualifications at 18.
Good qualifications in English and maths are what employers demand before all others
The reform is introduced from this term, along with a new requirement for children to be in school or training until the age of 17, rising to 18 in 2015.
Education Secretary Michael Gove said: "Good qualifications in English and maths are what employers demand before all others."


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Hello, I am going to Del Rio next month as part of a 15-day road trip from Dallas, TX to San Fransico
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we are in the Del Rio area, i.e. April 25-27.
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Hey Stuckin MAF: Here's another shot I found when trying to see where Del Rio is located relative to AUS (the water is a bit more reflective in this one - nice scenery):
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hot and dry part of the year!
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Del Rio, Texas - What To Do?
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We will have a rental car and we are not allowed to cross the border with it. So taking a taxi accross seems to be the best option.
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The Iron Giant on the bigscreen for two days next month–June 7 and 8. The screenings will take place at the Cerrito Speakeasy Theater. Be forewarned though: the screening is a part of the San Francisco Chronicle's "The Poop Presents" children's film series so there'll likely be a lot of noisy and sticky children in the theater. More details at the Chronicle website.
It's like they have a screening here every year! There was one last year at the MOMA.
"so there'll likely be a lot of noisy and sticky children in the theater."
And this is different how from the noisy, sticky ,cell-phone-wielding , loud-talking adults who ruin most of my movie-watching experiences these days ?
Suffer the little children , A-man. My experience is the kids dig the Iron Giant and watch with rapt attention.
Wow, I remember when I saw this movie in theaters during its ORIGINAL release . . .
Too bad I'm not in the area.
John Tebbel
"sticky and noisy" is what you get folks, for makin' whoopee. So cut that out!
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from the Urban Dictionary..
"Cinemuck " 858 up, 118 down
The combination of popcorn, soda, and melted chocolate which covers the floors of movie theaters.
Dude, are you sure you wanna wear those shoes to the theater? You know what Cinemuck will do to your shoes…
You gotta see it with kids…especially when the squirrel goes up the pants in the restaurant…heheh..
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Yeah, we don't wanna be around any of those pesky kids at the screening of an animated film. Wow…you know I'm sure there's a poetry reading somewhere in the bay area at the same time…maybe that would be the better bet, Amid.
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Still, a great film to see on the big screen!! I discovered the film on video and DVD, but I'd love to see it in a cinema. Unfortunately (living in the Netherlands) it's impossible for me to see these viewings, but who knows….? I know this Brad Bird film has a huge following. It's by far one of the best 2D films made in the past decade!
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The Price Monitoring Determination 2010 gives effect to the new regulatory regime applying for the five year period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2015.
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Randomize block analysis involves the analysis of variance with the factors of treatment along their interactions. Analysis of block randomized model is made through the formation of various tables. The randomized block design analysis is actually done to minimize the factors of errors appeared in the model by the observations that are done in the accounting systems. In the randomized model table drawn are separately in nature with the different distributions. The randomly errors that are detected during the analysis of the model are stated as sigma or standard deviation. The measures of the errors that are analyzed in the randomized block are based on the relationships of the treatment group and the blocking variable. The measurements in the analysis for randomized block are correlated with each other and such analysis is taken into view with the systematic repeated evaluations. [sky]
The randomized block in the statistical point of view is assembled in order to reduce or minimize the effect of noise and variance in the model. The implementation of the design is evaluated in different blocks or the sub groups with the most emphasize key point is to know the variability of the each and every block less than the entire sample.
The analysis for the randomized design model is generally made through the equation of regression model in order to reduce the effects of errors appeared in the model. This randomized block analysis includes the blocks up to the variation of four involving the homogeneous factors or the subgroups. The notation for the regression analysis is stated as
yi = b 0+ b 1Z1i+ b 2Z2i+ b 3Z3i+b4Z4i+ei
As the above regression analysis equation comprises of the variables which are described as that the y is denoting the ith unit which is the most concluded value. b0 examines the value related to the intercept; b1 is the calculation of difference in the mean values of the involved treatment group. b2, b3 and b4 are comprises of the values regarding the blocks with their blocking coefficients. Z1 is expressing the values for the dummy variables with the allotment of its own values for different groups that is 1 for the treatment group and 0 for the control group. The remaining Z values interpret the exact values for the different blocks those are 2, 3 and 4 with the statement of if, for example value 1 if block 2 then otherwise the value is zero and same is the case with the remaining. The e is the probability or the possibility for the errors in the model or it can also be called as the residual value. In the above equation the values for the Z variables are zero. The b0 is the intercept value which is approaching the control group for the block 1 with Z1=0 and in case of the treatment group the value for Z1=, the estimation recognizes of the values for beta as b0+b1. The beta's that are b in general reflects the values for treatment group and for the blocks that are 2, 3 and 4.
· Morrison, (1990). Multivariate Statistical Methods, Ed: Third.
· Trochim, W.M.K. (2006), "Randomized Block Analysis", Research methods the knowledge base.
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View source: R/ladder.corrector.R
This function was designed to correct manually samples that could not be correctly detected by the
ladder.info.attach function and allows the user to select manually the peaks he knows are the correct peaks. This function uses the output of the
ladder.info.attach function which is basically a vector with the names of the samples that were too dificult for the algorithm to find. The console will draw a plot and will ask the user to click over the peaks expected for a ladder provided, once the user is done should press the 'esc' key and continue to the next sample. This process is repeated until the all samples with the names provided are adjusted.
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ladder.corrector(stored, to.correct, ladder,
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List with the channels information from the individuals specified, usually coming from the
Vector containing the names ofthe samples to be corrected and usually the output of the
Vector containing the expected weights of the dna fragments of the ladder in use.
A scalar value indicating the minimum value in RFUs to look for peaks to match the user-selected peaks with the program recognized peaks.
this is used to detect the environment of the user and load the result in the same environment.
Once the user has selected the right peaks the function will fix the ladder and attach such information to the R environment.
This function does not produce any output.
the program will attach the information to the R environment
We have spent valuable time developing this package, please cite it in your publication:
Covarrubias-Pazaran G, Diaz-Garcia L, Schlautman B, Salazar W, Zalapa J. Fragman: An R package for fragment analysis. 2016. BMC Genetics 17(62):1-8.
Robert J. Henry. 2013. Molecular Markers in Plants. Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 978-0-470-95951-0.
Ben Hui Liu. 1998. Statistical Genomics. CRC Press LLC. ISBN 0-8493-3166-8.
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my.plants <- my.plants[1:2]
my.ladder <- c(50, 75, 100, 125, 129, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 275, 300, 325, 350, 375)
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Euroleague Final Four 2011
Played in a different European city each year, this season's final four of the Euroleague will take place in Barcelona. As of the 2010 – 2011 season, Turkish Airlines is the official sponsor of the basketball league, so expect to see a lot more of that bird. The 2011 logo is "inspired by two of the emblematic artists of the host city, Antoni Gaudi and Joan Miró." Small press release here.
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Interfaith Shelter Network does MORE with LESS for MORE people.
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Our Mission
To coordinate the efforts of participating congregations, social service agencies and governmental programs in order to provide shelter and other resources to homeless individuals and families and to enable those we serve to move toward self-sufficiency.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to eliminate homelessness in the urban communities of San Diego Country through a cooperative partnership with faith-based communities, related government programs and social service agencies. The Interfaith Shelter Network does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disabilities in hiring practice or provision of services.
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Corporate and private donations are the single biggest income source of our annual budget. The Network relies on the generosity of individuals, congregations, foundations and service organizations for a significant portion of its budget. Our annual budget of $715,000 does not include the in-kind value of donated volunteer hours, meals, furnishing and services estimated at over $500,000.
San Diego, CALIFORNIA—June 14, 2017. Interfaith Shelter Network of San Diego (ISN) has been chosen as this year's first place recipient of the Harrah's All-In 4 Change award.
"The $50,000 top prize will fund much-needed services for our homeless clients," says ISN Executive Director," Trisha Brereton. "We are very grateful to Harrah's and to the community for this big vote of support."
All-In 4 Change is Harrah's annual charity giveaway where the public votes for their favorite charity from a field of 25 nonprofit organizations. Once a list of pre-screened applicants is posted, on-line voting ensues. Awardees are chosen 50% based on voting and 50% by the decision of the Harrah's All-In 4 Change committee.
This year, Harrah's distributed $125,000 to 15 nonprofits from San Diego and Riverside Counties. Harrah's Resorts Southern California is owned by the Rincon Band of the Luiseno Indians. Both the tribe and the company share a strong commitment to helping the community. All In 4 Change was developed by Harrah's as a way to involve the community in the giving process and to make it a little more fun at the same time.
"Everyone at ISN is deeply gratified by the outpouring of support it received during the voting process," states Brereton. "Thousands of supporters cast their votes for ISN, proving that the Network in Interfaith Shelter Network is strong. The collaborative organization is proud of its deep ties with community congregations and individuals, many of whom volunteer for ISN's programs. She added that special kudos go to ISN administrative volunteer, Laura Miller, who spear-headed a get-out-to-vote effort with the Network, and accepted the award on behalf of ISN.
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Family tax cut
Under Canada's tax system, federal personal income tax rates increase with the level of taxable income of the individual. As a result, a couple in which one individual has a higher taxable income than the other often pays more federal income tax than a couple where both individuals have equal taxable income.
On October 2014 the government has allowed the family income being added together and divided by 2, so the families are paying somewhat equal taxes.
This new tax treatment is effective in 2014 and subsequent years.
To be eligible your spouse or common-law partner must be a resident of Canada on December 31, have kid(s) under 18, not in prison, not in bankruptcy for that year, both have to file taxes.
Claim this on schedule 1-A.
This claim will not make any HST, UCCB, and child tax benefits,
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I love the playa linda. let me start by saying that the housekeeping staff,especially Adela is just wonderful. the rooms are kept immaculate and the people that work there are so friendly and accommodating and I just love it there. the atmosphere is wonderful,friendly and all the people that stay there are nice and friendly. it is a wonderful place for families and children are welcome there. they have a great program for kids. I can't wait to go back next year. anyone thinking about going to Aruba should consider staying at the playa Linda you will have a great time and there's not another place on the island that has a better beach or less wind. it is just wonderful. I can't say enough about it. Love you playa linda!!!!!!!
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This article is about the island of Rhodes. For the city of the same name, capital of the island, see the separate article Rhodes city.
Rhodes is one of the largest and most fertile of the Greek Islands, and is one of the most visited because of its combination of beaches, archaeological sites, and extensive medieval town. The climate is particularly good, with the weather typically sunny and mild. The island is usually counted as one of the Dodecanese, but due to its importance for travelers is considered separately here.
The rock-rose is so prolific here that it has been named the 'Island of Roses,' though modern scholars doubt the ancient theory that the island's name comes from the Greek word for rose. While the northern coast is renowned for its lively tourist resorts the south offers tranquil beaches and a slower, more simple pace of life.
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Hi, I've recently had an issue where a java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError exception is hanging the jdk. I've found this happens with different versions. Is this correct behaviour? It means if a jar is missing from the setup the jdk hangs, this makes it difficult for our monitoring software to pick up the problem.
I'm sure I'm missing something
I'm sure I'm missing something
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posted 15 years ago
Well, unless that application was written to recover from a ClassDefNotFoundError - which it shouldn't be, then this error should terminate the application.
Why is the classpath incorrect?
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Why is the classpath incorrect?
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My guess is that you are getting the Error in one thread, but others are still running and the VM won't exit till they are done.


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Clue Game. Next Player. What actions happen when Next Player button is pressed? What actions are common to both human and computer players? Draw a flowchart for what happens when the button is pressed. Think about what methods will be needed, which objects should contain those methods.
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Rikyu Sōeki (1522-91) 利休 宗易 Hōsensai 抛筌斎
Sen no Rikyu (千利休; 1522 - April 21, 1591) is considered the historical figure with the most profound influence on the Japanese tea ceremony. He was born as Tanaka Yoshirou, into a merchant family dealing fish.
A man of simple taste, he had a cultivated and disciplined lifestyle and defined the term wabi cha by emphasizing simplicity, rusticness and other humble qualities in the tea ceremony, which had been revolutionized by Ikkyu a century earlier.
His first documented name was Yoshiro. When he entered the world of tea he took the first syllable of his grandfathers name (sen-ami). In his twenties he received the Buddhist name Soueki, and became known as Sen Soueki. In 1585 the Emperor Ogimachi ranked him a koji, which was a lowest rank of Buddhist hierarchy who hadn't yet become a priest but a pious faithful Buddhist, and from that time he was known as Sen no Rikyu Koji. In this article we call him Rikyu in general for simplicity.
Rikyu was born in Sakai in 1522 and named Yoshiro firstly. Yoshiro began his study of tea at an early age. His first teacher was Kitamuki Dochin, who taught tea in the traditional style suited to the Shoin reception room. Later, he learned from Takeno Jo-o in the new style of the small, thatched tea house.
Daitokuji temple in northwest Kyoto, has had a long, deep relation with tea. Yoshiro, like Shuko and Jo-o, underwent Zen training at Daitokuji as Zen-Buddhists. Thereafter he changed his name to Sen Soueki, taking the family name of Sen from his grandfather`s name, Sen-ami.
It was then that Rikyu composed the poem which dates from that time: "Though many people drink tea, if you do not know the Way of Tea, tea will drink you up." Without any spiritual training, you think you are drinking tea, but actually tea drinks you up.
Another well-known saying of Rikyu is: "The Way of Tea is naught but this: first you boil water, then you make the tea and drink it." However, this can only be appreciated after strict training in the Way.
It was Rikyu who synthesized a unique way of life combining the everyday aspects of living with the highest spiritual and philosophical tenets. This has been passed down to the present as the Way of Tea.
From the age of 58, he served Oda Nobunaga, as a tea master. After the death of Nobunaga, he became the head tea master of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the de facto successor of Nobunaga. Hideyoshi continued Nobunaga's conquering policy and unified Japan after several ten years civil wars. Ostensibly, in charge of tea, he actually wielded great influence with Hideyoshi in other matters as well.
When Hideyoshi hosted a tea at the Imperial Palace (for this he built the golden tea room) in 1585, Rikyu received the Buddhist title of koji from the Emperor Ogimachi, thus establishing his preminence among the practitioners of tea in Japan.
During this time, Chanoyu came into contact with Christianity. Many missionaries came to Sakai and Kyoto, where they befriended Rikyu and the other teachers of tea. Among the seven principle students of Rikyu were three devout Christians: Furuta Oribe, Takayama Ukon, and Gamou Ujisato.
Rikyu's extraordinary sense of beauty left a great imprint on the world of ceramics (Raku), architecture, design and the myriad arts and crafts that are combined to create the world of tea.
In the later years of his life, Rikyu realized and practiced his ideal of Wabi-cha. With superb discrimination, he chose objects for use in the tearoom from among everyday utensils.
This revolutionary movement away from the reliance on imported Chinese utensils (Karamono, begun by Jo-o, was continued by Rikyu. So excellent were his choices, they are still used as standards to this day.
It was Rikyu who in 1682 instructed the Korean tile-maker Chojiro to create the novel tea bowls which have come to be known as Raku.
Rikyu's innovative architectural design and exemplary use of space are vividly displayed in his tea house Taian, at Myokian, near Kyoto. The Japanese government has declared it a National Treasure. There is the whole world of Rikyu, in a two-mat tea house.
As Rikyu neared the fulfillment of his tea, the Great Tea Gathering was held at Kitano Shrine in northwest Kyoto in October of 1587.
Hideyoshi proclaimed that rich or poor, high or low born might bring one pot for hot water and one bowl for tea, and attend the gathering . Over a thousand people from all walks of life assembled at the shrine. Hideyoshi erected his solid gold tea house while Rikyu used his preferred thatched hut. Thus both extremes of tea, the flamboyant utensil tea, and the restrained wabi tea were represented at Kitano. At this time, Hideyoshi and Rikyu were very close. The tea gathering lasted one day, eventhoug it was planned to last for 10 days.
Daitoku-ji Temple
Though there is some disagreement about the actual cause, Rikyu fell out of favor with Hideyoshi. Some say that Rikyu's statue being installed at the gate of Daitoku-ji, the building of which he contributed to, so angered Hideyoshi that Rikyu was ordered to commit Seppuku (ritual suicide) at the age of 71 in 1591. After bidding family and disciples good-bye, he composed his death poems, one in Chinese and one in Japanese.
I raise the sword, This sword of mine, Long in my possession The time is come at last. Skyward I throw it up!
(translation: Suzuki Daisetsu)
After Rikyu's death, Hideyoshi repented, regretting the loss of such a great person.
Tea is nothing but Boiling water And making tea. This is the only rule You should know.
The Way of Tea is naught but this: first you boil water, then you make the tea and drink it.
Though many people drink tea, if you do not know the Way of Tea, tea will drink you up.
Though I sweep and sweep Everywhere my garden path, Through invisible On the slim pine needles still Specks of dirt may be found.
Just a simple shelf Hanging from the corner wall By a plain bamboo. All we need in such a world Are these artless simple things.
If you have one pot And can make your tea in it That will do quite well. How much does he lack himself Who must have a lot of things?
When you hear the splash Of the water drops that fall Into the stone bowl You will feel that all the dust Of your mind is washed away.
Death poem:
I raise the sword, This sword of mine, Long in my possession The time is come at last. Skyward I throw it up!
Rikyu Ichimai Kishoumon (One-page Testament): (From "Wind in the Pines: Classic Writings of the Way of Tea as a Busshist Path" by Hirota D.)
Chanoyu as we now practice it is not the chanoyu that has been discussed and proclaimed in the past by the accomplished tea man of China and Japan. Neither is it to partake of tea having grasped its essence through scholarly study. It is simply to drink tea, knowing that if you just heat water, your thirst is certain to be quenched. Nothing else is involved. Concerning [the ideal of] suki: Know that when you simply cleanse your heart and mind, all things essential are inherent in that. If you imagine there to be some profound matter apart from this, you will isolate yourself from the compassion of others and fail to be among those who manifest the mind of suki. Though you may have acquired fine utensils, both native and Chinese, if you entrust yourself to this way of tea, then you should- becoming an impoverished person ignorant of even a single written character, or the same as a woman and a man who enters the Buddhist path while remaining at home - without assuming the manner of a "person of suki," simply heat the water with wholeness of heart.
Haji o sute hito ni mono toi naraubeshi kore zojozu no motoi narikeru A person must discard all embarrassment when training in tea, this is the foundation of mastery.
~ from Rikyu's 100 poems
Rikyu Shichi-shu
Rikyu had seven favourite chawan made by Chojiro, they are called Rikyu shichi-shu as a set:
The name means "big black." The name can also be read "Daik Koko" which is the name of the god of prosperity. Popular among merchant. Takeno Jo-o lived in Daikoku-an.
Toyobo was a friend of Rikyu that lived in Shinnyo-do. Rikyu gave him the bowl, and named it after him.
The name means fast ship. It is said that Rikyu needed the bowl in Kyoto and had it brought to him by the means of a fast river ship from his home in Sakai.
This bowl was left behind at Chojiro's kiln. When Rikyu discovered it he said they must all be blind monks. It received the name Kengyo, which is the highest title a blind monk may receive.
The name means "tree guardian." There is a tradition to leave one persimon on a tree as a guardian that will ensure a good crop next year. This tea bowl was left when Rikyu invited hid Daimyo friends to chose one bowl each, and so it became known as the Kimamori.
Rinzai or Linchi was the Chan master of Tang China whose lineage was brought to Japan by Yosai.
Maru-Joku - Round paulownia wood tana with two shelves, and a third leg in the back
Sanju-dana - Square paulownia wood tana with for shelves


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Through an obscure legal loophole, the United States is being turned into the world's catchall civil claims court to the detriment of the U.S. economy and its interests abroad. The loophole is the Alien Tort Claims Act passed in 1789.
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Source: Daniel T. Griswold (Cato Institute), "Foreigners Use Obscure Law to Go After U.S. Companies," Investor's Business Daily, February 5, 2003.
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Liu Zaiwang, founder and chairman of curtain wall solution provider Jangho Group, reveals that the group is working on an innovative O2O (online-to-offline) platform that applies a B2B (business-to-business) model to improve their exposure to more individual customers through existing clients. (RoyLiu/ China Daily)
For Jangho Group Founder and Chairman Liu Zaiwang, there are two decisions he considers the most important in his life — marrying his wife and acquiring fitting-out services company Sundart Holdings Ltd in 2012.
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Having already worked with Sundart in 2006 on the City of Dreams project in Macao, Liu says that is when he knew Sundart was the leading platform he was looking to acquire.
It was also the world-leading system, governance and professionalism of infrastructure and real estate in Hong Kong that attracted Liu, adding that the city's expensive property prices makes it essential for excellent interior decorations.
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Between the 2012 acquisition and the company being listed in Hong Kong last year, Liu says Sundart's annual profit has shot up nearly five-fold — from HK$80 million to HK$380 million.
The net profit for the first half of 2016 was HK$246 million, with a year-on-year increase of 27.4 percent and a gross margin of 18.4 percent.
Despite the plummeting fortunes of Macao's gaming sector and the slowdown of the Hong Kong economy, Liu says Sundart's business is not correlatively affected as when the economy dips, clients usually seek re-decoration to strengthen competitiveness.
Sundart Chief Financial Officer Jim Xie Jianyu says that, as the biggest player in terms of market share, the company has competitive bargaining power during an economic downturn. This includes negotiating discounts with suppliers and providing optimized plans when clients slash budgets.
Up until June 30 this year, Sundart had a total of 30 fitting-out projects (21 in Hong Kong and nine in Macao) on the go, with each individual contract worth more than HK$50 million. The total value of these projects hit HK$6.79 billion, with the remaining works to be completed at HK$3.82 billion.
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Aside from existing markets, Liu says the company wants to duplicate its existing professional business model and experience to expand to broader markets, including the Chinese mainland.
He also aims to develop Sundart into a growing blue-chip stock, adding that the current dividend payout ratio of the company is relatively high and they will continue distributing a dividend twice a year.
Including its wholly-owned subsidiary Sundart, Jangho has five brands — Jangho, Gang Yuan, Steve Leung Designers and Vision. These extend to more than 20 countries and regions around the world.
The revenue of overseas business accounts for 40 percent of Jangho's total profit, and Liu says they are endeavoring to build a comprehensive industrial chain covering curtain wall, interior decoration and ophthalmology treatment, as well as related businesses, to enhance cultivation of the group externally and internally.
Liu says Jangho has invested in an Australian medical company this year, becoming its largest (non-controlling) shareholder. It will invest in more healthcare industry projects, focusing on specialized hospital and primary health, such as clinics and community hospitals.
"The group aims to not only provide a sophisticated living environment, but also the physical health of humans to society. And, in future, the group will focus on development in both environmental and healthcare fields, and through both A- and H-share platforms."
Liu says they are also working on an innovative O2O (online-to-offline) platform that applies a B2B (business-to-business) model to improve their exposure to more individual customers through existing clients.
'A willingness to pursue excellence leads to action'
For Jangho Group Founder and Chairman Liu Zaiwang, entering the curtain wall industry and building it into an empire from the ground up was a mixture of good luck and hard work.
Born in Yueyang, Hunan province, Liu told China Daily his foray into the industry came by chance after he gave up his university studies to start his own business.
In 1990, he was accepted into Northeastern University and majored in mining. He recalls that he chose to study mining as the government offered a tuition subsidy for the major, and his family was too poor to afford his tertiary education.
He says while it was difficult to gain entry into university, he made the decision in his third year to quit and enter entrepreneurship.
Liu says many people at that time were inspired by the late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping's South China tour in 1992, and flocked to private business afterward. He sensed that China would certainly open up gradually, and transform into a market-oriented economy.
After dropping out of university, Liu tried his hand at various businesses but it was in the curtain wall business where he struck gold.
"Starting one's own business can put self-initiative into full play and is as difficult as riding a tiger and (you) cannot easily dismount, especially in the beginning."
He recalls the time when Jangho Group's business was greatly impacted by the global markets during the 2008 financial crisis, at a time when the group was expanding its business globally at a fast pace.
Liu says once you decide to start a business after careful consideration, you should never give up and be persistent in moving forward.
When asked about the key factors of how he developed Jangho into an industry-leading company in such a short time, Liu says he relies on gumption, an enterprising spirit to pursue excellence and never to be satisfied.
"Your willingness to pursue excellence leads to your action, and your action leads to results."
But most importantly, excellent work cannot be achieved by one person and good business requires an outstanding team to work closely and with synergy, Liu says.
He emphasizes that teamwork is important and management should reply on team members, and every employee should always keep a learning altitude to learn from peers, the advanced and even competitors. He said excellent work cannot be done by only one person and a good business requires an excellent team to work closely and synergistically.
Liu says charity is very important for him, and he donated 500,000 yuan (US$72,400) to his alma mater Northeastern University in 1998. During the university's 90th anniversary, his family made a 50-million yuan donation to help build the Jangho Architectural Institute. He says he also supports infrastructure construction and education in his hometown.
Source: http://www.chinadailyasia.com/leaders/2016-12/19/content_15544419.html


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