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This and the following chapter conclude First Chronicles and are devoted to the final words and instructions of king David, especially as they related to Solomon and the construction of the temple. David freely confessed here that God had told him, "Thou shalt not build a house for my name" (1 Chronicles 28:3); but David nevertheless proceeded to build it, making all the necessary preparations for doing so, accumulating the necessary supplies, and vigorously commanding Solomon and all Israel to build it. Throughout human history, every man has been credited with doing what he commanded others to do, a principle illustrated a hundred times in the Bible; and we must therefore accept the truth that David's actions with reference to Solomon's temple were sinful. He violated the prohibition that God laid upon him.
The inspired Chronicler has given us in these chapters a faithful and accurate record of what was said and done; but many of the things David said and did in these two chapters were not based upon what God had commanded but upon David's sincere and honest misunderstanding of the prophecy of the Lord through Nathan the prophet.
Once the die was cast and all Israel had enthusiastically accepted the idea of building a temple, God indeed accommodated to it, continuing to bless Israel, and even overruling their sins and mistakes, bending them to contribute toward the Eternal Purpose of Redemption for all mankind.
Yes, God even commanded the temple to be rebuilt under Ezra and Nehemiah; but at that stage in Israel's long and rebellious history of sin and apostasy, the heavenly command to build again the temple must be viewed as exactly the equivalent of Jesus' command for Judas Iscariot to betray him (John 13:27), or the command of God's angel to Balaam, "Go with the men" (Numbers 22:35).
Solomon's temple, in every real sense, was the project conceived and achieved by David. It was in the same category as the monarchy, used and overruled by God toward the achievement of his eternal purpose; but neither of them, in the ultimate sense, was actually the will of God, except in the sense that he permitted them.
This background review of the Jewish temple should be kept continually in mind in our study of these two chapters.
I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father
(1 Chronicles 28:6). This and the following verse positively indicate that David was here basing what he said upon his understanding of the prophecy in 2S:7; however, that prophecy said nothing at all resembling what David here declared. Solomon, in no sense whatever, was God's son, nor did God establish Solomon's throne for. ever. All that was happening in this chapter was taking place during David's lifetime, absolutely contrary to the specific declaration in 2 Sam. 7:12 that the promised Great One who would build that house for the name of God would do so, When thou (David) shalt sleep with thy fathers, and that the Promised One would be SET UP AFTER THEE (2 Samuel 7:12). Solomon was not set up after David but during David's reign; and God did not do it, as the prophecy indicated, but David did it! (See our extensive comment on this in 2 Samuel.)
Here, in the presence of all Israel, David laid the solemn charge upon his son Solomon to build the Jewish temple, which thus became, in every particular, what David did through his son Solomon. It should have been called David's Temple.
David himself did not invent this pattern, but God gave it to him, having first given it to Moses; and David learned all about it from Exo. 25:10,17-22; 31:7; 40:20; and in Num. 7:89. The statement in the next verse that David had this pattern "by the Spirit" is a reference to the fact that God's Spirit revealed all of these things to Moses.
The very names, descriptions and instructions regarding all of these things were derived by David from the Mosaic Law as given in the Pentateuch. Any good reference Bible lists the following references in this single paragraph to the Law of Moses: Exo. 20:16; 25:9,18-22,37; 26:31-39; 28:16; 30:1-19,34; and 36:9; Lev. 16:2,14,15; and Num. 1:47. Thus, what we have here is David's relay of the instructions Moses received from God for the building of the tabernacle accommodated to the requirements of the temple. We know that Solomon did not strictly follow David's instructions; and there were enough departures from the true pattern to justify the author of the Book of Hebrews in by-passing the Jewish Temple altogether and going back to the tabernacle for all of true symbolism supposed to be in the temple.
David said, I have been made to understand in writing from the hand of Jehovah all the works of this pattern
(1 Chronicles 28:19). These words are another reference to the Mosaic Law where David read the pattern of the tabernacle, and which pattern Solomon was supposed to follow in the construction of the temple. The proof of this is in the general correspondence of the temple in all of its truly important features to the ancient tabernacle. The variations and changes imposed upon the temple by Solomon should not be charged to David.
The absolute sincerity and total devotion of king David in his love of God and his enthusiasm for building the temple shine in every word of these wonderful sentences. How tragic it is that his son Solomon failed so wretchedly to honor the admonition of this wonderful father.
SPECIAL NOTE ON 1 Chr. 28:5
He (God) hath chosen Solomon. to sit upon the throne of the KINGDOM OF JEHOVAH over Israel
(1 Chronicles 28:5). There is not a more preposterous statement in all the Bible than this one. David truly believed, as did all Israel, that the earthly kingdom that God had given them was the kingdom of heaven.
In a certain sense, of course, the people of Israel were a type of that `kingdom of heaven' which is the Church; but in no sense whatever was the secular, political kingdom of David and Solomon the kingdom of God. The ancient inhabitants of Canaan were not driven out of Palestine, as God commanded; but they were enslaved by Israel. (See the opening chapters of my commentary on Judges.)
"2 Sam. 20:24 indicates that David used forced (slave) labor; that passage does not say who composed the labor gangs";F1 and, although David might not have forced Israelites into his forced labor gangs, the enslaved Canaanites were certainly used; and Solomon quickly extended them to include Israelites also. There is no way that the evil, secular and political kingdom of Israel could have been the kingdom of heaven. Of course, the multitudes who were living off the sweat of other peoples' faces liked doing so; and no doubt many thought it was wonderful. (See further comment on this in our Introduction to 1 Kings 4.)
The political Jewish kingdom was never anything other than what the prophet of God called it -- "THE SINFUL KINGDOM" (Amos 9:8).
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Statistically, many people residing in Wisconsin face addiction. Abuse of drugs and alcohol is rampant since these substances are readily available. Addiction disorders are effectively dealt with at inpatient treatment centers.
Inpatient treatment centers are a very viable option to help individuals. Selecting a suitable and affordable treatment center may not be that simple. An individual should interview or consult medical experts to help identifying an ideal rehab center. Various inpatient treatment centers are going to have different staff members, credentials, and treatment approaches. The cost of treatment depends on the type of center one selects.
Inpatient treatment centers provide continuous and follow-up programs, like group therapy and behavioral counseling therapy, to ensure that a patient fully recovers. While undergoing treatment, the patient is closely monitored by healthcare providers. Some centers have allowed the patients to intermingle with friends and family in the course of treatment. This is quite essential since the recovery period is quickened.
All inpatient treatment centers provide detox programs. This is helpful in breaking down the toxins left by the substance. Before receiving treatment, patients are expected to make a conscious decision to stop using drugs or alcohol. Inpatient programs offered are ideal for people who have a long history of addiction. There are various methods used during inpatient treatment, for instance support groups, family therapy, psychotherapy, and 12-step programs.
Long-term programs are offered to help ensure the patient's recovery is successful. Patients are prohibited from taking any substance while undergoing treatment. Occasionally, patients are scheduled for psychiatric treatment. This is effective since the patient's perspective is altered. Some patients also undergo a tapering process. This involves steady reduction of alcohol or substance over time. As the amount of substance is being reduced, the brain adjusts to its low level.
The period of stay at an inpatient treatment center can go over days. The period can be lengthened or reduced depending on the patient's progression. The patient lives at the treatment center while undergoing the program. The centers are designed to encourage an instantaneous and philosophical lifestyle transformation for an individual suffering from addiction problems.
Transformation of philosophical lifestyle is the basis for successful recovery. Change in lifestyle will also reflect the patient's future abstinence. Educational programs are offered at the centers to instill skills in patients on how to control themselves once they are out of the treatment program. While receiving treatment, patients are provided with a balanced diet comprising of vegetables, fruits, fibers, proteins, and vitamins to keep their bodies healthy.
Plenty of fluids are ingested to flush out toxins causing addiction. Body wellness activities such as nature walks and exercises are carried out to keep the body fit. Inpatient treatment centers have adequate resources. The centers are accredited by the government to offer treatment programs or other related solutions.

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There is a national framework of low emission zones in the Netherlands. Most cities include lorries, but cities are increasingly including light duty vehicles. Currently Amsterdam, Arnhem, Maastricht, Rotterdam and Utrecht have light duty LEZs.
The lorry low emission zone national framework means that all lorry low emission zones have the same standards and dates; only the location varies by city. The exception is the Low Emission Zone in the Rotterdam Harbour for heavy duty vehicles, which is a tighter standard.
The light duty LEZs currently have slightly different standards, but a national light duty LEZ framework is expected during 2019.
No stickers or registrations are required.


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Did you know that . . . ?
The Camaro was born on September 29, 1966
The Camaro was originally going to be called the "Panther". Right up until the car's debut this was the name of one of America's finest cars. Chevrolet even had the molds made for the emblems, but then luckily for us they changed their minds !
The Z28 name was chosen because it just happened to be the next available
option after
Chevrolet had originally planned a tri-power carburetion option for the small-block Camaros in 1967 !
The 1969 body style was to continue in production for two full years. The '70 body style made its debut in 1971 instead of 1970 !
Chevrolet designers had four body styles - coupe, convertible, fastback and station wagon planned for production instead of just two !
Chevrolet had cobbled up a special two-seat convertible some 18 inches shorter than a normal Camaro convertible !
The first 50 ZL1 Camaros were delivered with a carburetor that was too small. This made the car slower than its originally intended mid 11 second quarter mile time !
Believe it or not, 1967 Camaros were to run on 13" tires !
The 350 cubic inch engines in the 1967 Super Sport cars were a Camaro exclusive !
For the late 1970 and 1971 body year runs, the was a planned edition called the "Hurst Sunshine Special" with a slide back sunroof. One car was actually produced and can still be seen in some Chevy advertisements. Look for a yellow '70 1/2 Z28 ... and look VERY closely !
1972 almost marked the end of the line for the F-Body cars, since they did not meet the new bumper safety laws !
The Camaro set an Indianapolis track record in 1967 and '69 by being the first car selected as the Official Indy 500 Pace car two times in the first three years of its production. No other car has achieved this distinction since !
Instead of a two light system with retractable covers, cars equipped with the Rally sport option were originally going to have four headlights, which were to show through a "full width, egg crate" grill !
For years the name Camaro was often misspelled CAMERO by enthusiasts and
automotive writers alike. Contrary to popular belief, there is no 'E' in
Camaro, which by the way, means "FRIEND" in french. The "CAMERO" spelling
means "Shrimp" in spanish. Thank God Chevy made a wise choice in spellings
These trivia facts originally appeared in Super Chevy magazine by Bob Brennan Copyright 1998


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Key indicators show that it's mixed bag in terms of quality of life in the nine-county region, according to a new report (included below) from ACT Rochester. But, as usual, things look much worse when you zero in on the City of Rochester.
ACT Rochester compiles a yearly report card that measures what it says are key indicators of the community's well-being. It also includes a statewide comparison and says whether the trends are heading in a positive or negative direction, of if they are unchanged.
The indicators are arts, culture, and leisure; children and youth; community engagement; economy; education; financial self-sufficiency; health; housing; and public safety.
Some highlights:
• State funding for the arts has declined more than 50 percent regionally since 2001, following a statewide pattern;
• The region's child poverty rate, 19 percent, is below the state and national rates. But the child poverty rate in the City of Rochester is an absurd 47 percent. The city numbers are even higher for African American and Hispanic children;
• The trade, transportation, and utilities sector, along with the health care sector, provided the most jobs in the region between 2000 and 2012 -- 32 percent;
• Twenty-nine percent of third graders in the region passed the state's new reading test, below the state's 31 percent average. The passing rate in the City of Rochester was an abysmal 6 percent. The numbers are similar for the state math test;
• The City of Rochester had the lowest median income in the region, $30,708, with the highest rate of poverty, 32 percent.
The public safety section of the report is intriguing. It says that violent crime in the City of Rochester increased 33 percent from 2000 to 2012. But year-end reports from the Rochester Police Department show a general downward trend in violent crime, at least from 2009 on.
The numbers reinforce a December report put out by ACT Rochester and the Rochester Area Community Foundation. Rochester's concentration of poverty is unique and profound, the report says, and poses deep barriers to social and economic progress.


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Daily Hollywood News and movie review show "Hollywood Punch Report" is now showing on PunchFlix.
To continue providing the best quality shows to its growing viewers, PunchFlix has added a new show called 'The Hollywood Punch Report". The Hollywood Punch Report takes a look at all the happenings in Hollywood and beyond, the biggest stars and the latest movie releases. The show features two sections; a news section for viewers who want to keep abreast of the latest events in Hollywood and find out what all their favorite stars are up to. A behind the scenes section showcasing behind the scene footage of some of the best movies on the box office charts currently.
The Hollywood Punch Report is a daily lifestyle program that features stars, food, fun and everything in between. Viewers can catch everything, from the red carpet events to celebrity interviews, record releases and even the most popular wine and dine spots in Los Angeles.
The show which began in 2017 is revamped and is now hosted by Parker Scott, one of Punch TV's longest serving faces. Having previously starred in hit series on NetFlix's "The Get Down", she displays her talents and celebrity knowledge on the show. She is joined by Erika de la Cruz (best-selling author and inspirational speaker) who is the shows news correspondent. Scott and Cruz takes viewers on a behind the scenes ride through all the Hollywood set and stage supplying the inside scoop on everything Hollywood from celebrity gossips and hottest news, shows, music and most importantly. Food!
About PunchFlix: PunchFlix Inc. always seeks to provide customers with the best digital movie and television experience. That is why PunchFlix is currently the talk of the marketplace. With hundreds of movie titles and more live television streams on the platform, PunchFlix showcases top-notch programming for consumers all over the world to enjoy. PunchFlix Inc. is eager to put the "Punch" into how TV is viewed. With television available for viewing anytime and anywhere, the appeal of PunchFlix will change how consumers choose to enjoy their experience.
Catch Hollywood Punch Report on PunchFlix by visiting http://punchflix.com or download the app from Google Playstore for android at PunchFlix App
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Episode 128: It's Shocking How Hard We Are on Ourselves
David McKee, a counselor and Benedictine oblate, draws some fascinating connections between our ability to learn compassion towards ourselves (he's got spiritual practices to suggest along those lines) and stepping out into the world.
David McKee is a counselor who is also an oblate at a Benedictine monastery (and a member of a Zen center). In a far reaching conversation with Christina Roberts, Ryan Bauers and Dave Schmelzer, he talks about how learning to be present to ourselves with compassion opens us up to healing--and God--but also to the kind of prophetic engagement with the world that he says is a particular gift that Christianity offers other traditions.
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Amit came out limping from the teacher's room, glared at Bittu, unsuccessfully tried to burn him down into ashes with that fiery stare, then limped away slowly. The next one to follow is math's teacher Tarun sir, similar kind of fire in his eyes too, Bittu was getting impatient now. At last sports teacher Nitin sir called him in.
Severe allegation is brought against him, committing unnecessary fouls in today's football match. As there was a match between two sections of 11th standard, he went on kicking Amit not once but twice, once kicked him in the lower calf and then kicking his knee. Math's teacher who was the linesman spotted Bittu and blew his whistle, to convince the 'referee come sports teacher' Bittu tried to persuade him saying Amit being maths teacher's favourite student, he was being partial to Bittu.
Nitin Sir: "I have spoken to Tarun sir and he is sure you committed those fouls intentionally. Top of it you accused of him being biased. You are suspended from the football team for this whole month. Now get lost."
'If there was a prize for being partial, maths teacher would have won the 1st prize at ease, everyone knows how Amit tops all the math class tests.' Bittu murmured under his breath.
As he was crossing the corridor, he saw maths teacher and Amit standing.
Seeing him Tarun sir hissed, "Next of my maths test if you get less than 20 out of 40, well your answer sheet will travel to many directions from Principal's room to your parents. I will make sure I set the toughest paper this time."
Bittu ignored them and kept walking.
He was trying to concentrate, tomorrow's physics homework is still undone, but he is only turning the pages. He checked the time, 5:35 PM. Bittu got up from chair impatiently, took his bicycle out and paddled towards Firoz sir's house. Somebody told him she recently joined the private tuition there.
The students are scattered around here and there, waiting for the previous batch to come out. Christie surprised to see Bittu reaching there in hurry, he didn't even laid the stand on his cycle and it fell down on the grass.
Bittu: "I need to talk to you." And he dragged her by her hand towards the stairs to the terrace, no one else was there but them.
Bittu: "You don't need to borrow his maths note, my cousin is doing her M.Sc maths, if you want I will take you to her and you can get all the guidance you want. She's good at maths.
Christie was surprised at first but then she had an impish smile on her face.
"Ok, I don't like it when you talk to him." Almost cornered now, Bittu blurted out.
She curled her lips and looked the other way, without uttering a word. Bittu discovered with horror that Firoz sir just walked into his terrace.
"What the hell you people are doing here?" Barked Firoz.
"I was early for the class so was waiting here." Christie spoke in terrorized voice and then ran down the stairs.
"And you?" Bittu can see those blood red eyes. "I.. I… I am…", he started to stammer.
"GET OUT!",Firoz roared and Bittu didn't stop till he reaches where he left his bicycle, "I could have challenged Usain Bolt today." He muttered
"Auntie, is Bittu home?" Bittu could hear Christie's voice from his room.
"Go straight up sweetie, he is in his room." Mrs Sinha answered.
Bittu was laying on his bed staring at the celling, as he heard his room door opening and closing, he got up from bed.
Christie: "I won't borrow anyone's maths notebook, if I need help I will go to your cousin. But you don't have to kick around people in football matches for that. By the way, Amit borrowed my notes and he was returning it back." She had a naughty smile on her lips while she was talking.
Bittu looked at Christie, with pair of blue jeans and a pink top and a blue hairband, she was looking like a cute angel who lost her ways to this world. He couldn't help but notice her glowing lips as well.
Bittu: "Nice dress, nice hairband and nn..n…nice lipstick."
Christie: "That's orange lip-gloss Dumbo. My sister got it."
Bittu: Could we.. amm… go to 'Cafe 360' this 14th feb… For a coffee.
Christie: "Mom, dad, sis and I are going to Darjeeling tomorrow, I won't be here. Sudden vacation plan." Her face turned dull and sad.
Bittu couldn't say anything. He stood there thoughtlessly. Christie suddenly stepped forward, pushed her toes up and leaned on Bittu for a few seconds and stepped back, her puffy cheeks turned pink almost. Completely lost, Bittu couldn't decide, if she looks better when she's smiling or blushing.
Bittu could hear his mom from downstairs as she might saw Christie running out, "Hey girl, I am making chocolate shakes for you people.", "Another day aunty, I gotta pack my things for the trip.", Bittu could hear Christie's answer to his mom.
Bittu called Neeraj in another 5 minutes.
Neeraj: Darjeeling trip? You and me? And You need me to arrange 10k for that? And lie to your parents that we are going out of station for a school football match? Hold on, what is there in me?
Bittu: 10% interest on your 10k. Done?
Lying on his bed again Bittu was thinking, Life isn't fair at all, he is already in the bad books maths and sports teacher, thrown out of football team, picked up a fight with Amit, Firoz sir saw them on his terrace, and he has to return Neeraj's 10 grands with interest, life is so unfair.
"Come down Bittu, at least you have the chocolate shake." He heard his mom's voice.
"Not now, not hungry, won't have my dinner as well." Bittu replied. He is hungry alright, and craving for that choco shake, but at least for tonight he doesn't want to let go the 'taste of orange' in his mouth. He was smiling stupidly, all by himself.


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By Steve Bettis, Special to Everyday Health
My name is Steve Bettis, and I am a surfer. From the age of nine, I knew I was in it for life. It became more than a sport — it became my lifestyle: laid back, fluid, and good humored. I was passionate about surfing as well as about my family and my career. Everything was right on track for a happy and healthy life.
Then in 2006, after having some balance issues and a tingling feeling when I tilted my head forward, I made an appointment with my doctor. I was thinking a pinched nerve was to blame, so imagine my surprise when not one — but three — doctors sat me down to deliver the news that I had multiple sclerosis (MS).
I knew nothing about MS. What does it do? Is it fatal? Can I continue living the way I always have? Will my children get it? Can I continue to support my family? Big questions.
Ironically, I received my diagnosis the same day I received an award for excellence in my field of work — construction management on large (high-rise) commercial projects. I was voted superintendent of the year by the San Diego Subcontractors Association.
I started planning for the worst.
For the next three years, things didn't change much. I overcame the balance issues for the most part, but noticed small changes such as fatigue, tingling in one hand, and involuntary movement in both feet. These were all things I could work around.
Then one day in 2009 when I went out to surf, I paddled into a wave and started to stand up — but collapsed back down to my knees. I never stood up on my board again. Within months, my career was over, too. I wondered what was next.
Paddling Even When I Couldn't Ride
At first I felt lost without the ability to do the things that had filled me with so much joy my whole life. It was a struggle coming to terms with these changes, but with the support of my family and friends, I've refused to give in. In fact, I've turned the tables: I have MS, it does not have me! I am an MS warrior!
I still paddle on my board for the great exercise. People call me an inspiration, but in reality, it's they who inspire me to reach further, dig deeper, and find new ways to do what I want to do.
Helping Others With MS Surf
One day I heard about an 8-year-old boy with MS. I was infuriated at the thought of children and young adults being robbed of the opportunity to do so many things: Things I was able to do before being diagnosed would be nothing more than dreams for them. A little voice in the back of my mind kept nagging at me to do something.
After mentioning this to Mitch Murphy, a close friend, he asked if I had thought about talking to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society about putting these feelings to good use by creating an event that would benefit the MS Society. He was a volunteer photographer for the society and knew all the right people.
I knew less about fundraising than I did about MS. I wanted to do something that would engage as many people as I could. My natural draw was to involve the ocean. I had been paddling my surfboard to stay in shape, and if I could do it, there had to be others who could do it, too.
With the guidance of the MS Society's DIY fundraising team, Mitch and I (and others) started to develop a plan. The event became known as Wave Goodbye to MS, Paddle for the Cure. The idea was to create a fun-filled day at the beach with live music, special guest paddlers, drawings, and the challenge of paddling around the longest concrete pier on the West Coast!
Adaptive Surfboards and Paddle Boards
Last year, in the event's second year, we introduced adaptive surfboards (such as the Onit Ability Board, above) and paddle boards to the mix, proving once again that there are very few activities we cannot accomplish if we put our minds and attitudes to work. This year, I will be surfing and paddling my own waveski, a large surfboard with a seat, foot straps, and seat belt that resembles a sit-on-top kayak.
We will not give up!
It's taken a lot of hard work to put together an event like this while living with MS. My personal goal was to show my children and grandchildren that we can continue on regardless of what life has in store for us. MS is not a death sentence, it's a life sentence — you just have to decide what you want to do with that life.
September 10, 2016, will mark the third annual Wave Goodbye to MS event, bringing people together and spreading awareness about this debilitating disease while celebrating how much stronger we are together.
My name is Steve Bettis. I am a surfer, warrior, fundraiser, and MS ambassador.
Steve Bettis is retired due to MS and spends his time fixing and cleaning up people's surfboards, planning and fundraising for Wave Goodbye, going for paddles, surfing, and playing with his two granddaughters. Most days you can find him on the beach in San Diego.
Important: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not Everyday Health.


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Anglia Ruskin PhD student makes list of the top 30 ethnic minority championsAn Anglia Ruskin University student has been tipped for the top, being named as one of the top 30 ethnic minority future leaders in the UK, Ireland, United States and Canada.
During his time at global investment bank UBS, Emeka personally captured the data for BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) employees and ensured they are assigned to mentors following induction. He also ensured a thorough understanding of the review and promotion process, and encouraged BAME employees to join a network by inviting them to diversity events that are relevant to them.
"I am extremely humbled and very thankful to be recognised among a group of stand-out and enthusiastic BAME professionals that are impacting not just the workplace, but the communities we live in.
"Beyond any personal achievement I have received, I feel making the Top 30 Future Leader list is a true testament to the hard work and success to date that we as BAME professionals have achieved together as a team—that's what makes it most significant and meaningful to me."


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By Toni Gasparis
Running — especially if you don't really like to exercise — can seem like a daunting feat. But with the right tools and the right attitude, running may become your new favorite activity. Get active and healthy with these tips and tricks to help you start out as a runner.


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The Handbook of Iowa All-Terrain Vehicle, Off-Road Utility and Off-Road Motorcycle Regulations
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Operational Requirements for ORVs
An operator of an off-road utility vehicle is subject to provisions governing the operation of all-terrain vehicles in Iowa Code Chapters 321.234A and 321I but is exempt from the safety instruction and certification program requirements of Sections 321I.25 and 321I.26.
A person shall not operate an ORV on a designated riding area or designated riding trail unless the riding area or designated riding trail is signed by the Department as open to ORV operation.
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Recently my wife and I hosted a fundraiser for Erin Murphy, who we are excited to support in the 2018 race for Minnesota governor. So I made a cocktail for the occasion, "The Governor." It turned out really well.
"The Governor" is basically a ginger Old Fashioned. Ginger like Erin. Also like Erin, it is quite strong. If you have a fundraiser for Erin you should definitely have "The Governor" on hand, but it's worth drinking any time.


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If you ask around, you'll find there are a lot of misconceptions about credit unions. Some of them have been around for decades. Some are more recent. But either way, we're here to set the record straight. Below is a list of the eight most common credit union myths. Let's separate fact from fiction, shall we?
Truth: Actually, it's never been easier to become a credit union member! It may have been hard in the past, but the times they are a-changin'. While credit unions still have eligibility requirements, many allow you to join based on where you live, work, worship, volunteer, and more.
Truth: How's this for convenience? Even though credit unions may not have as many locations as big national banks, many of them are part of shared branch networks like the Co-Op Network that offers more than 5,000 locations across the country.
Truth: Remember that Co-Op Network we just mentioned? They also offer surcharge-free access to 30,000 ATMs as well. Problem solved. Myth busted.
Truth: Making the switch is really quite simple. Over the years, credit unions have figured out how to streamline the transition process. Here at SC Telco, we even created a customized Switch Kit to walk you through the process step-by-step.
Truth: With innovative options like online banking, mobile apps, and remote deposit, most credit unions offer the same technology as traditional banks. Just because they built their reputation on personal service doesn't mean credit unions are behind the times.
Truth: This myth could not be more wrong. Today's credit unions offer a full slate of banking services, from checking and savings accounts to mortgages and auto loans. If you've got a financial need, there's a good chance you'll find the solution at a credit union.
Truth: Big banks love their rewards programs, don't they? It makes sense. If all your profits are paid to shareholders, you have to come up with perks of some kind to keep your customers happy. Sure, credit unions offer their fair share of rewards programs for checking accounts, credit cards, and such. But let's be honest—what could be more rewarding than higher rates on savings and lower rates on loans?
Truth: Might as well debunk this one while we're at it. Just like bank deposits, credit union deposits are federally insured up to $250,000. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures bank deposits, and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) insures credit union deposits. Either way, your funds are protected. Sounds pretty safe to me.
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Nokia just threw it's hat in the netbook ring with AT&T as its service provider.
Starting October 22nd (the launch date of Windows 7), Nokia will be selling it's first netbook (called the Booklet 3G) offering it through Best Buy. Read the next part carefully.
The Booklet 3G costs $299 with a $60- a- month, 5 gig-a-month AT&T two year contract. It's $599 without the contract.
Just what we need; more bandwidth hogs feeding off AT&T's overburdened 3G network!
But, that's minor compared to my other knee-jerk reactions to this announcement.
1. Nokia's netbook has a 1.6 ghz Intel Atom processor. I bought my HP Mini (without selling my soul to a telco for two years) for $330. It has a 1.6 Ghz Intel Atom processor, too.
2, Nokia is promising 12 hours of battery life. Okay, you win on that round. But, I get six hours easily on mine. For $1440 in savings ($60 times 24 months with AT&T), I can find a wall plug every six hours.
3. Nokia's unit will have Windows 7. Cool! But will it have the RAM to support it without an upgrade?
4. Nokia brags the Booklet 3G has a keyboard that is 95% of the size of a regular keyboard. My HP Mini is 92%. Is 3% worth $1440?
5. One word: tethering. Why would anyone in their right mind commit to a $60 a month contract to connect via AT&T? Why not just connect by tethering with your Blackberry or other smartphone via your $30 a month data plan that is already in place. Let me get this straight; AT&T hopes to charge customers $60 a month for their netbook service plan and another $30 for their smartphone service plan!


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Opinion: Will the U.S. Double Dip?
Steve Moore and Mary O'Grady discuss the week's economic news.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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I think that is the result of ... him things that are happening in Europe ... on and to a slowdown in not a sham ... and then of course that and both of those things are putting pressure on commodity prices so emerging markets that have been better fitting as as commodity exporters' are getting hacked ... and Dom so I think it again and they already frail situation in the US ... this on top of that ... 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Commission ... and that the Democrats are just dug in on this idea that you know they're inning get more taxes and people have more money ... and they don't have any kind of site supply side kind of ... an view of the world and they don't believe any incentive so ... my expectations are not very high for for the commission in fact I think it's one of the many things including ... you know the higher taxes that Steve talked about and then fill your past they ... trade agreements one one more thing that's hanging out there like a dark cloud ... and making investors wanted to sort of hunker down until they find out you know what kind of solution were going to come up with but you know the real problem here is that ... nobody in Washington on the Democratic side ... believes that there is an answer in growth and they don't look at growth they look just cutting the pie gets there ... and trying to make it in there where it's fair ... to what we really need to do is start growing faster that's that's exactly right with a little bit of time what's the what about the barons of pessimism that the super committee is going to do anything ... I've heard from some sign that stuff that ... nothing will happen and the automatic cuts will kick in is that would you expect or even win but actually get something done or ... all I think they'll come up with some you know some minor proposals will fail promised cuts ... you know and they in the future years but it's it's really nothing I mean I think the biggest problem right now ... is that you've got a yellow political regime in Washington have ... been very very around the world where there's just no leadership they don't know what to only have there's no Margaret that your there's no Ronald Reagan we didn't tell them until during this you know I don't think you can see a lot of rope but you know


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Pathways to 1.5/2°C-compatible oil
02 March 2017
In Paris in December 2015 world governments agreed to limit global warming to below dangerous levels. To achieve the target of holding the increase in global temperatures to well below 2˚C and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5˚C, countries agreed to increase their climate action commitments on a 5-yearly cycle. Further specific targets were added: to achieve global peaking of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) as soon as possible and to reach GHG neutrality in the second half of the century. This goes further and faster than anything previously agreed and signals that unabated combustion of fossil fuels must end by 2060.
In November 2016 the Paris Agreement came into force as governments responsible for at least 55% of total global GHGs deposited their instruments of ratification. The huge task that lies ahead in terms of delivering an economic transition that keeps the climate safe will now require an informed and sustained engagement between fossil fuel companies and the rest of society. Tackling a problem of this magnitude will need all stakeholders to play a part – not just 'energy decisionmakers'. This paper focuses on the challenges faced by one subset of fossil fuel companies, the oil and gas majors, and sets out their options to plausibly respond.


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Villefranche-sur-mer, is a picturesque old fishing village located just a few kilometres outside of Nice. Compared to other beaches surrounding Nice on the French Riviera, Villefranche beaches are relatively quiet even in the summer months. The old town and the bay of Villefranche-sur-mer have been used as the setting for many famous films, including Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief, Never Say Never Again with Sean Connery, The Jewel of the Nile with Michael Douglas and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with Steve Martin.
French Riviera holidays: Villefranche beaches
Plage des Marinières is the main Villefranche beach and is located at the north end of the bay. It stretches for 1 km under the track of the railway line linking Nice to Italy. The deep bay off Villefranche was exploited by the French and American navies for many years and is now a popular mooring point for cruise liners. These South France beaches are popular with families and snorkelers (there are plenty of rocky inlets to explore). The Villefranche beaches are lined with some nice cafes and shops. The Plage de la Darse beach, South France, is made up of sand and some pebbles and is located behind the main jetty of the harbour of La Darse.
Where to next . . . ?
- Review our places to stay in Villefranche at Nice & Villefranche accommodation South France.
- See our reviews on the Best beach restaurants in South France to visit.
- Read our articles on the Best beaches in South of France.
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Principal Investigator: Dr Sebastian Baumeister
Department: Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
University of Regensburg, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, Regensburg D-93053. Germany.Tags: 24091, cancer, fitness, physical activity
Funding body: University of Regensburg
1a: Physical activity reduces risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality, as well as risk of breast, colon, and endometrial cancers. The evidence is weaker for other cancers. Some of the knowledge gaps have resulted from imprecise assessment of self-reported physical activity. The value of objectively assessed physical activity and fitness for the prediction of cancer risk has received little attention. We propose to examine associations of the UK Biobank's physical activity questionnaire and objective measurements of physical activity (accelerometer) and fitness (cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength) with cancer risk.
1b: In line with the UK Biobank's overall goal to "provide lifestyle, environmental and health follow-up data" to "improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the promotion of health throughout society", the project will to deepen the causal understanding of physical activity and fitness as a primary cause of cancer.
1c: In this prospective analysis, baseline and repeat assessments of self-reported physical activity, movement sensor data, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscle strength will be associated with overall cancer risk (and major cancer types). The predictive capacity of these exposures will be compared. Cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength will be regarded as intermediate variables linking physical activity and cancer.
1d: Analyses will be based on participants who provided valid data on cancer incidence or mortality and baseline or follow-up data on at least one of the following: self-reported physical activity (n= 498,135), accelerometry (n=103,720), grip strength (n= 495,786), and cardiorespiratory fitness (n= 67,702).


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Productivity coaches suggest keeping a time log.
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Create a list of actions you do every day.
Avoid open-ended time.
Operate with a skinny list.
How are you spending your day??
Great advice LUCKIEST, I for one use a daily list and have been for years and it works great for me.
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One of the strictest data privacy laws comes into effect on May 25th, 2018 – GDPR Compliance.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is almost here and many organizations are still unprepared to hit the compliance deadline in four short months. In fact, according to a Commvault survey, 87% of surveyed CIOs believe their current policies and procedures leave them exposed to risk under GDPR Compliance. Moreover, 58% of US surveyed respondents believe their companies will be fined under GDPR. With less than a few months to go, organizations need to evaluate their data and generate a plan to move forward.
Our solution? Building a streamlined foundation for GDPR compliance with centralized data management and retention with Magna5.
What is GDPR?
GDPR will have a huge impact on how organizations collect and manage the personal data of EU residents – even if you're not located in Europe. No matter the location of your organization, if you aren't compliant with the new regulation you can face audits and fines up to 20 million euros or 4% of your company's annual global revenue.
GDPR compliance specifies the processes and technologies organizations must have in place to ensure the personal data of EU residents is secure, accessible, and managed appropriately – only with consent. This strict privacy mandate lays out a number of obligations that must be followed:
- Data Minimization: Collect and keep as little personal data as possible
- Data protection by design: Protect data against misuse at every stage of lifecycle
- Right to be forgotten: Upon request, data must be deleted
- Data transfer and portability: Upon request, data must be transferred to another provider
- Managing consent: Obtain consent, retain proof of consent and delete data once the use case has ended
- 72-hour breach notification: Notify affected users with extent of breach
- Integrity and availability: Following an outage or failure, access to data must be restored quickly
- Accountability: Log and audit trails must be given for all data consents, request and remedial actions
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Many organizations are finding their current data consumption and management is not following suit. Therefore, these new processes are becoming very burdensome to IT professionals. CIOs are struggling to balance consolidation and centralized management with the need to meet and solve related operational challenges by the May 2018 deadline.
The greatest challenge they face is gaining control over the vast amount of unstructured data. How do you ensure compliance across all your data sources – endpoints, email, servers, mobile devices, clouds, applications, analytic tools, dev/test copies, etc. Just think about how many copies of data might be within your organization and how many authorized users have access to this data. If someone in the EU asks you to delete their data, do you know where it lives? How do you handle these challenges in a holistic way, without having to add the headache of managing multiple pin-point products?
There are so many areas that GDPR affects that it's hard to even scratch the surface – and unfortunately there is no "magic wand" to make it easier. Organizations have to consider their business choices, processes, and of course technology. To ensure compliance, organizations will have to likely make fundamental changes to the way they look at data collection, storage and management.
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Zach Cameron, Cloud Services Manager, Magna5, explains, "GDPR is a robust compliance mandate that, unfortunately, cannot be magically fixed for organizations in a snap of a finger – but it can be simplified and made easy with a streamlined solution. Magna5 has partnered with Commvault to offer a deeply integrated data backup and disaster recovery service that not only protects and secures organizations' critical information – it simplifies the way organizations meet GDPR compliance." Zach continues, "We are able to use our platform to search for data across all locations, no matter if it is on-premise or in the cloud. We can identify the presence of data, encrypt data, create special retention policies, support the erasure of data, maintain proper redundant data, and maintain reports for audits."
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While GDPR compliance is challenging and creating data consumption strife for many organizations, there are operational benefits that come within the changes. Once an organization is properly compliant, you can manage data in a valuable and relevant way that can be used to drive improved outcomes, thoughtful analytics and more effective resource utilization. But – before you can reap the benefits, you must tackle the GDPR compliance hurdle.
GDPR compliance will come into effect in a few short months, is your organization ready? If your organization is still struggling to meet compliance or have questions on where to start, contact the experts at Magna5 today.


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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tokyo star chef Luca Fantin, of the 5-Star Bulgari Ginza Tower restaurant, Il Ristorante, has been added as a guest expert to Crystal Cruises' January 17 Wine & Food-themed voyage. The Crystal Symphony "Koalas & Kiwis" cruise sails through some of Australia and New Zealand's hottest destinations, such as Lonely Planet "Top 10" travel cities Newcastle and Wellington. Fantin joins fellow esteemed culinary master Chef Damien Pignolet, wine expert Eugenio Jardim, and Master Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim in presenting complimentary, on-board culinary enrichment about the area.
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Fantin's contemporary Italian fare and Japanese pedagogy, combined with Pignolet's Australian-French fusion, mirror the international influences found in Aussie-Kiwi food. Combined with Crystal's own creative cuisine and Japanese-Peruvian dishes from Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, guests are in for a truly eclectic, yet incredibly sophisticated, mix of global tastes. The two chefs will treat guests to hands-on instruction in preparing some of their specialties, live cooking demonstrations, and specially-designed menus for select Crystal Dining Room dinners. Wine expert Jardim will lead pairing and tasting sessions and mixologist Abou-Ganim will teach perfect cocktail-making for home entertaining.
More than 65 Crystal Adventures, many brand new, in destinations both classic and up-and-coming spice up the gastronomic theme. Delectable onshore experiences include:
"Australia and New Zealand are fantastic destinations for foodies," says Crystal's Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations, Toni Neumeister. "We're thrilled to welcome such a high caliber of food and beverage experts aboard to underscore the tremendous flavor of the itinerary."
The 12-day itinerary calls in Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney (overnight), Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. All-inclusive fares start at $3,520/person, with $3,000/person in "Book Now" savings until October 31, making this the most value-priced of Crystal's 2013 New Zealand cruises.
Extraordinary culinary experiences are a hallmark of every Crystal vacation. Crystal's extensive, innovative choices for dining include the ultra-luxury line's coveted cheese and wine cellars, overseen by on-board sommeliers (Court of Master Sommeliers-certified); fresh, chef-like cocktails served by certified mixologists; and gourmet dining options at every meal, whether in the Crystal Dining Room, at afternoon tea, or in Nobu and Piero Selvaggio's specialty restaurants.
For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent, call 888-799-4625, or visit www.crystalcruises.com.
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Teaching assistant turned bestselling author brings out festive novel
PUBLISHED: 07:00 28 December 2018
Copyright: Archant 2018
Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain tells reporter Sophie Smith about her transformation from teaching assistant to author, and her latest festive offering.
In 2014 Heidi Swain had been a teaching assistant in Long Stratton for a decade, and would sneak off to her car at lunchtime to practice writing.
This Christmas the Sunday Times bestselling author is celebrating the release of her seventh novel, Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland, and close to finishing her eighth.
Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls tells the story of Hayley, housekeeper of Wynthorpe Hall, who moves to her workplace following a disastrous engagement party, and meets a handsome stranger.
Described by Heat magazine as "more Christmassy than a week in Lapland", this is Mrs Swain's second festive novel.
Mrs Swain, 46, said: "The story is their journey, and how Hayley gets over her heartbreak and learns to trust again. Obviously it's got a happy ending, which you would expect with a commercial women's fiction book.
"I'm very mindful of the seasons when I write, if I'm writing a Christmas book I've got Christmas in the room big time.
"For a Christmas book, you're writing in the summer so you've probably got a fan going around your legs because it's so hot. But you've got various things to keep the spirit going, I always joke about keeping a jar of mincemeat in the fridge so you have a seasonal sniff.
"I also have scented candles and a bit of Christmas music sometimes. I think if you've done your planning and you've really thought about that book during the festive period it's not too difficult to conjure it up in the heat of August."
Mrs Swain is contracted by publishers Simon and Schuster to write two books per year.
The mum-of-two said: "We found lots of people take on big titles. In terms of branding we always want to be ahead of the game so we're changing. Next is Poppy's Recipe For Life and that's coming out May time. The final edit came back in November and then I move on to the next one - it's relentless!
"It's fine as long as you know what you're writing, as long as you've always got at least two books in your head there's no need to panic.
"When I first joined Simon and Schuster, they had a one day call in 2014 for unsolicited manuscripts, and I submitted The Cherry Tree Cafe. Out of about 10,000 it was one of the three that got picked.
"I got a two book deal with them and it was going to be e-book only to start with and then they both sold so well they asked me for another contract and brought the first two out in paperback. I haven't looked back since really. It's very exciting, you get that email sitting there in your inbox.
"When I was working in the school I used to get up about 5am and write long-hand for an hour before I went to work, and then come rain or shine I would sit in the car and write for another hour at lunchtime just to keep the flow going really, and then in the evening I would type up what I'd written.
"I've always known that I wanted to be a writer, ever since I was really tiny. But sometimes it takes you a long time to work your way up to these things and pluck up the courage to do it.
"A lot of people say, 'do you regret not writing seriously earlier, when you where younger' and I don't really because if I had done that I wouldn't have had this wealth of inspiration to draw on.
"Things happen when they are meant to happen, and there's no way I could have produced two books per year when my children were small, it just wouldn't have been a possibility."
Most of Mrs Swain's books are based around the fictional town of Wynbridge, but her next offering, Poppy's Recipe For Life, will be set in the also fictional Nightingale Square in Norwich, the second novel to be set there.
She said: "We moved to Norwich, and that was quite a leap of faith because everybody was very invested in Wynbridge, but people have loved it.
"Wynbridge is a fictitious Fenland market town, similar to the towns I grew up with. My family farmed in Guyhirn area for generations in Cambridgeshire. "Even though I moved away to university I think childhood influences and places become a part of you, more than any other time in your life. When I was looking for where to set the books I headed straight back to the Fens."
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have just stumbled upon this gem, oh god the memories.
I used to frequent Wilsons, The Swan, Freewheelers/Nightriders
and Mad Arthur - he was a sweetie really, he painted my shop once for a crate of lager
have just stumbled upon this gem, oh god the memories.
I used to frequent Wilsons, The Swan, Freewheelers/Nightriders
and Mad Arthur - he was a sweetie really, he painted my shop once for a crate of lager
Andy was a boss DJ and Stuart who worked behind the bar in the Wilson's of a day used to take over for him when he was off.
Kerry(goth) who worked behind the bar in the Wilson's was a nice girl and went out with my mate for a while.
Anyone remember Dev? Used to carry a cat around on his shoulder.
Big Ken and his wife (name?)
What was the name of the member of the Cerberus(sp?) who just stood there posing all the time - looked a bit like a cleaned up Frank Zappa and worked on the door of Sloanes????
Another lad called Stuart used to do the DJing in Milo's and was excellent - Kev McDempster used to take over for him if I remember right and then went on to work on radio city on the Great Eastern Express
Was there a band called Roadhouse who used to do Wilson's and done a boss cover of Dirty White boy by Foreigner? Stood out because they had a short haired 'scally' singer
Ken - we called him Grizzly (you would only have to see him)! He lived opposite me for a while near Garston, he was at one time a bouncer in the 'Riders and his wife was a barmaid there - no idea what happened after she got finished up and he took a baseball bat to the place . I remember his sister rode a BMW and I remember Ken having an ex-police Beemer around then as well.
Kev - why is this under architecture, the Wilsons could've been described as many things but architecture???
After that, Ken and his girl took on the food selling in Sloanes when it first opened and then ended up with a cafe near Binns road. Cafe is still there I think but dont know if he still has it.
A mate just sent me that picture from outside Wilsons,many a happy afternoon spent in there,was mates with Stu who worked behind the bar as well as Mike (Moogy) and Alun who worked in there for a bit as well,me and Mike used to do a thrash metal night in Milos on a Thursday and did a bit of stint in Sloanes when they had bands on we's do the DJing.
Anyone used to go the Planet X as well?
Ha...just found this site!! Wilsons, Night Riders, Bar Royal, Milos, The Cave, The Swan, Cumberland Tavern....all quality drinking dives I spent my yoof in the early 80's. Does anybody remember/know.....Kipps, Smog, Kos, Noel, Gonzo, Lewie, Sparky, Diddi Dave, Tiny, Irene (from behind the bar), Alger, Boney, Carville, Lloydie n Sliced Bread, etc etc More importantly anybody got any pics?!?!?
And this one of some group of regulars looking pretty drunk (well more drunk than pretty maybe) standing outside the place, the big metal bars on windows were the only way I recognised it.
A lad I work with recognises Richie (2nd from left) who was mates with Gary Dickinson.
I used to go to the wilsons during the day to hang out n play pool. I remember cavesy ram motorpaul statusjoe tommo + burnsey but never owned a camera back then.
Anyone remember the bikers from burscough who used to get the last train to ormskirk at the weekend?
I remember watching the band Sliced Bread playing many a time. Very good they where too.
just found this forum. I worked in the Wilsons n drank there most of the time. I've got loads of piccies inside n out of john, arthur, kerry, stu fox, stu lacky, alun tracy n all the freaks :-) who drank there from late 80's to early 90s. but no scanner. I think the photo on this site is of a band called mere dead men (MDM). I loved the place n the people there. Mike
Welcome + Bring em pictures on Mike!
I'd love to see some pics of the place, maybe there's one of me losing a few memory cells before going to nightriders or milo's to loose a few more
Pity it's not still there.... i'd be in there this afternoon for a game of pool and a snakebite or two. I see MDM turned into a punk band
I just found this forum - wow does it bring back some memories. I remember drinking in the Wilsons every Friday and Thursday night in the early eighties before I transferred my allegiance to the Cumberland. The first time I went in it still had a dartboard (anyone remember that?) and I seem to remember some tartan wallpaper. later the back wall was painted with a mural of a woman with a snake. I remember Irene behind the bar (world record holder on the Space Centipede machine) and also a guy called John who worked there for several years. Someone mentioned the two guys from Burscough who used to catch the train home to Ormskirk - I remember them and their never-ending argument on the train. Every week one would say "Fords are better than Vauxhalls" and the other would disagree all the way home.
Most of all I remember the bands. Sliced Bread, of course. I saw their first performance in the Wilson's (one Thursday night -I had been looking forward to seeing Ronnie Westhead, Kieth Mulholland and Mylo doing their regular set as The Rubbers, and was quite grumpy that they had been replaced until I heard Sliced Bread; what a band!). I got to play guitar with Sliced Bread once in the Cumerland (only once!) a few years later. Anyone remember a band called Hellfire who played in the WIlsons a couple of times?
Happy days.....
Found this site today. Wow,WHAT A LOAD OF MEMORIES! The blazing fire in winter. Having to fight your way upstairs on a friday or saturday night for the loo. At closing time off to the Cave. They were the days. Anyone remember little Steve? It was where I would end up on my day off after spending most of my wages on records. I even used to take my mum there.
Interesting thread, can anyone tell me if the camal club is these days built into the part of that building known as Freewheelers or is it the Bar Royle??
i used to work in the wilsons kirsty! anyone remember meeeeeee?? sadlly mark thomas off the wilsons door died heard he had a heart attack. RIP MARK THOMAS there was only one of him, his famous chat up line wanna ride on my harley davidson think he said it to every female came thru the door ha, anyone remember big jimmy, burnsey, biffo, boz, my mates franny and michelle worked in freewheelers?? stewy and tracey? sadly jon the barmaid died aswell. anyone feel free to add me on facebook email@example.com x
Oh Welcome back Horseflaps, where have you been ?
Getting Married, Having kids ?
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Hi the last time i seen Foz was with the Merseybeats down in devon abou 5 years ago
I worked on the door of the ridrers about 82 still friends with Dennis you know white beard long white hair always by the bar!!
Just thougt I would clarify a few things. Firstly I am Sadies friend he died in 1993 he owned Wilsons ,Bar Royale and Freewheelers. In the old days Freewheelers was a very posh club called the Ascot and Sadie bought the whole lot,I managed Freewheelers for a few years before
Sadie died although I was originally in the Bar Royal. I remember all the names that have been mentioned in this forum. Arthur Styles he uses to walk around with hand grenades and all other things . also Mark Thomas Foz Roy Cambo they were all doormen also Stu Kirstie Jon Wright and Arthur from Wilsons. It was a good place till Sadie died then his stopid sister took over and ruined the place I went on holiday ans when I came back she had sold the place for 3,000 pounds it is now worth 3 million. hope this helps Arthur
Do you all mind, ur making me feel old!!! My hubby Lou (Hook) worked the door @ Freewheelers for a few years. All the years I went there i only ever knew of 2 fights, and I was preggers when both happened! one of them Steve made me and 'Chelle go in the room with the barrels and the other one there was nearly a riot coz preggy me got caught between Steve and someone who wanted to take a swing at him! Dont think Dev or Gareth ever moved so fast in there lives!
Agree with Arthur about Sadies sister-she was a cow of the 1st order.
I used to have to go down to the Bar Royale (back stairs) for ice!!!
Great recollections you lot, it sounded like a community rather than a drinking hole.
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|The sun always smiles through even the darkest of clouds
Good Morning to all. It is Monday, but for me it feels not like a Monday and not like a weekend either. My routine is off kilter, I have taken a few days off to spend time with my husband James as he gets some needed tests done at the Dr. He has an auto immune disease in which he was diagnosed back in 2009. At the time he had to have a lung biopsy because they assumed he had Lymphoma. That was a very scary time for us, and I remember I did not hold up as well as I should have.
He ended up with Sarcoidosis, stage zero. Even though the disease is not a joke and must be taken seriously, I was completely relieved it was not what they thought it was. I remember clearly the day, it was raining and I skipped in the puddles through the rain to the nearest coffee shop as he slept. When the manager asked how I was, I exuberantly explained with a joyful response on how great I was doing since my husband did not have cancer. He responded back with a good for you!!! My heart goes out to all to have to fight such a tsunami of a disease.
So now, he is having symptoms again and it seems to be affecting his vision, so more tests to make sure it has not progressed. I took off a few days from work, which I hate to do especially since last week I took off a day because my toe was just hurting and I felt I needed to rest it. Oh well, health comes first. I stopped wrapping my toe and now it feels so much better now, and I am staying positive regarding my husbands condition. He tends to think the worst, but I need to be calm within the mini storm.
This does not mean I eat off routine, and do not find a little time for a run or workout. Tomorrow when all is well, it is back to work and working out with my trainer Mike in the early evening. This will all be ok, and I can continue to focus on working even harder than before since I have hit the one year mark.
As Mattie Stepanek once said
Remember to play after every storm.