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I interned with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta in 2011. I was able to learn so much from Mr. Deming, his staff, and the fantastic volunteers. Most of the clubs are open after school from 3 to 7 PM and during the summer months from 8 am to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Their staff members are trained youth development professionals who provide a safe and positive place for kids to learn and grow. Activity fees are kept low to ensure that all children will have access to our club site. The annual activity fee for each child is just $25!
Everyone works very hard to keep the clubs in the delta open; to keep our children in school and becoming great responsible people with a dynamic future. I was so impressed with my experience that I continued to volunteer as a Pro Bon Consultant for the organization. My next step was to help the advisory committees as much as I could with research on how best to raise funds. Well, I'm still conducting research and now I'm training boards on the best fundraising practices. Also, I knew that we need to establish a club in my home town of Tchula. Our Proposed Tchula Boys and Girls Club Steering Committee are now raising funds for our own club in 2013. Yes!
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Keep up the great work Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta.
"In researching non-profit organizations to form a new collaborative partnership with, my research team easily identified the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta as an organization we would want to work with. Their transparency and accountability were not only attractive, but refreshing. They welcomed us with open arms and gave us access to the data we needed. Although we have only been working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta for less than six months, we are continuously impressed with the phenomenal organization this group consistently demonstrates – from Jeremy Deming (their Chief Professional Officer) to Stacye Allen, Sam Baker, Mamie Watkins, and Deloris Davis on down. And while some organizations sacrifice passion and friendliness for efficiency, this is decidedly not the case with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta. It is great to work with a team of individuals who so clearly exemplify the values of the BGC of America to be caring adults who inspire youth to realize their 'possible selves'. Wow!"
Awesome, keep the good work. May God bless you for all your love and devotion to the youth. This is a great contribution to society. These young boys and girls are the future leaders.
Working with the Boys & Girls Club of the Mississippi Delta this past summer was one of the greatest highlights of my life. As a physician, I was accustomed to meeting and greeting patients from all walks of life, children included. Yet, I had never met anyone quite like the children and staff of the Club! The children soaked up information like a sponge and even created a music video during my time there. The staff were competent, professional and caring. Their desire to be right there with the children everyday was evident and spoke volumes about their character. Specifically, Mr. Deming welcomed me as a volunteer and his director of the club, Ms. Stacye Allen, ensured that every resource was made available to me to conduct the workshops I sponsored. It was evident during my time there that she is an excellent leader.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta is changing the future of at risk kids. Help us help them!
This New Yorker grew up in the Mississippi Delta and appreciate all the efforts of the Boys and Girls Club of the Mississippi Delta.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta exemplifies what it means to be an inspiration to our community. I have had the honor of seeing this organization in action in the Delta. The children that benefit for the programs & services offered on a daily basis are the children that I am proud to say will be the future of our city, state & nation!
I have worked with the Boys & Girls Club of the Mississippi Delta since 2008. Through out my association with this organization I have been struck by the staff's dedication and enthusiasm for what they do. I have noticed in my visits to the sites that the children are treated with respect, kindness and genuine caring. I provide snacks to the sites through a federal program and the reporting can be tedious. The staff is always cooperative and willing to do this extra work in order to provide this additional service to the children they serve.
I have spent eleven years managing non-profit organizations in three different states. The Mississippi Delta region is unlike any place I have ever lived or visited. Families here are in desperate need of better educational opportunities and quality of life. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta tackles these challenges on a day to day basis. They are focused on creating great futures for the youth members they serve (@ 2,300 to be exact). Their core program areas of Character and Leadership Development, Health and Life Skills, Education and Career Development, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness, and Recreation are meeting the immediate needs of thousands of children each and every day.


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In this episode of IPR Studio One's "Java Blend," host, Ben Kieffer will chat with Iowa native, Natalie Brown and her new band Mirage.
Listen to and download the podcast to find out more about the making of their new fusion of inspired jazz.
Composed of Natalie Brown on violin, Richard Wagor on bass, Jon Wilson on drums, Ryan Phelan on guitar and vocals, Luke Viertel on keyboard and vocals, the new Iowa group called Mirage is dedicated to fusion, jazz, and funk music. Started as a Jean Luc Ponty tribute project, they perform several Ponty tunes, as well as Ponty collaborations, like with Frank Zappa, and Mahavishnu Orchestra. They also perform originals, contributed by Brown, Wagor, Viertel and Phelan.
A Suzuki and classically trained violinist, Natalie Brown has been the orchestra director at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, since 2004 and this past year has taught String Techniques at Coe College. She received her Bachelor of Music in violin performance from the University of Iowa, teacher certification from Coe College, Masters of Music Education from University of Northern Iowa, and, most recently, spent the 2012-2013 academic year in the Elphinstone Institute's ethnology and folklore MLitt program. When she returned to Iowa, Natalie initiated the Eastern Iowa Folk Club, a first in the area, based on her experiences with folk clubs in the Aberdeen area.
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I initially went to college to pursue an adolescent education degree, with a focus in Biology. This changed immediately once I realized that biology wasn't for me and that my heart was truly set on teaching English. I was on and off about the idea of starting a blog. I knew that as a new English major, it would be the perfect addition to my resume but was nervous about what other's would think…. would my blog be good? would anyone other than my parents actually read it?
After debating the idea in my head for long enough, I eventually started up my very own blog. I would post every once in a while, and to be honest, the posts weren't very good. I don't even remember what my first post was about.
My blog has grown in ways that I could never have imagined. I have learned (so I like to think) the "ins" and "outs" of blogging and have overall gained so much knowledge about the blogging world. Having a blog has allowed me to meet new people, learn new skills, and express myself in a series of different ways. Here are a few reasons why I think college is the perfect time to start a blog:
1.It Will Help You Network & Create Friendships:
Believe it or not, the blogging world is HUGE. There are so many different bloggers out there. Starting a blog has helped me network with a crazy amount of different people. Simple steps such as following fellow bloggers on Twitter and Instagram, moved on to bigger steps such as joining Facebook groups for bloggers and even moving forward to build friendships with other bloggers. I have gained the confidence to reach out to companies when I want to do collaborations with them as well as fellow bloggers when I am in need of some advice and tips for my blog.
2. It Is A Great Addition To Your Resume:
Yes, I am an English major so this may pertain to me more than others BUT adding your blog to your resume proves that you have writing, reading, and editing skills! All of which can be used in a variety of different jobs. Having a blog will make you stand out in the applicant crowd and will prove that you have a variety of skills that some others might lack.
3. It's Almost Like An Online Diary:
Attending college is such a big difference than attending high school. So many opportunities will come your way and so many different things will go on in your day to day life. Utilize your blog to document all of this! Your blog is your own space to write about whatever you really want. Having a blog allows you to have your very own creative outlet, where you can blog about all of these exciting experiences and will be able to look back on them one day.
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If you are serious about blogging you can earn some serious money from it. There are a ton of different companies and brands that want bloggers to sponsor them. Some brands will be willing to compensate you just for posting an Instagram or Tweeting about their product! I have also had some amazing opportunities come my way since I started blogging. Having my own blog led me to start a Her Campus chapter at my college, something that I would have never seen myself doing a few years back.
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Since starting my blog I have learned so many new things! There are so many bloggers out there who want to help you maintain the best blog you possibly can. Take a quick second to browse through Pinterest and you will find billions of posts focusing on blogging. I have learned so much since starting my blog. Time management, networking skills, minimal graphic design skills, and a ton of blogging "how-tos".
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Sales Exercises to Hone Your Negotiation Skills
In the present era, there's no denying that Sales Automation is the key to add prolific success to your organizational portfolio. Yet, while CRM software's add a boost to your framework, the real gold lies within your "people skill". In our illustrious tenure as one of the Top crm companies in Delhi ncr, we have seen young professionals having the right tools to succeed, yet faltering when it comes to negotiation. Having extraordinary negotiation skills is the first requisite a successful sales personal needs to be armed with. Through Relationship cloud CRMs, you can gather vital information on consumer behavior, but to convert that into a loyalty based paradigm today, you need the right set of negotiation skills. A good set of negotiation skills, added with a proficient Lead management CRM can transform a dead lead to a convinced customer.
To be a "sales maverick" one should keep the below pointers in mind:
- Identify Negotiation Weaknesses
Self-awareness is what set's apart an earnest learner from a blind shooter. It is crucial to be aware of and start working on your personal negotiation shortcomings. Often, you tend to get nervous and offer unnecessary discounts or in turn, your reluctance to compromise leads potential buyers to lose interest. Identify such blindspots early, as it provides you ample of space to work upon. There is a lot put on stake during a negotiation with the buyer- the focus needs to lie on your objectives, your prospect's goals, potential landmines, and more.
- Conduct thorough research.
Before proceeding into any negotiation, you need to research extensively. Researching, time and again, has proved to be an asset. Whether it's gauging your customer base or coming up with quick solutions to burgeoning, research helps you put your best foot forward. You need to take it upon yourself to learn the best practices for search, assembling key reliable sources of information, and learning the art of asking pertinent questions to get deeper, more detailed pockets of insights.
- Practice Negotiating With Challenging Prospects
Although, to you normal negotiations may seem challenging enough, to get a better grasp, mine traps have to be thrown across. Negotiations with demanding buyers having irrational requirements may be one of the most challenging situations you'll face as a salesperson, hence utilize such people to the fullest. Think of it as a bootcamp for negotiation so more practice you have, the better are your chances of crafting a mutually beneficial deal. The adage "Practice makes it perfect" works beautifully here.
- Learn body language cues.
There is no question that body language forms a major fulcrum when it comes to interpersonal communication, especially in sales. Subtle cues, like an uncomfortable shift in a chair or a particular stance of the consumer can give you major insight into what's going on in the other person's mind, in turn signalling you on the correct pitch to start with. It is imperative that you need to be attuned to this body language to crack this important asset for your benefit.
Maximizing on these points can take a while, yet with time, these will prove to lift your sales pitch to a phenomenal level, adding leverage to your set of essential skills. Yet, keep this in mind, consumers are abhorrent towards careful deliberation and overdoing these tricks can put a death knell to your sales program. So, utilize these judiciously and you are well into the path of sales stardom.
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Do you know what PlusNetwork.com is?
PlusNetwork.com is a search engine that travels bundled with Messenger Plus apps. The majority of users notice the presence of this program after they install the so-called Community Smartbar. This software says that it will "make sharing and searching fun." In addition, it promises to enable you to "share & search your videos, images & text." Users are usually informed that PlusNetwork.com will change their homepages and search engines, but users tend not to notice this information because they simply do not pay attention to the setup wizard. Our security specialists have noticed that this program used to come together with Video Search Tool Plus application as well, but it does not really matter which application you have installed on the system because the most important thing is to get rid of PlusNetwork.com. This search engine is not very harmful, but we still cannot say that it is 100% trustworthy.
Some people think that PlusNetwork.com is a browser hijacker, but it does not seem to be one of them because users are informed about the changes. If the presence of this search engine was a surprise for you, it means that you are rather careless on the web. Do not worry; it is possible to get rid of PlusNetwork.com rather easily. We suggest doing that because this program might provide you with untrustworthy links. Of course, it is a really small possibility that a search engine that travels bundled with a potentially unwanted program would cause a very serious harm to your PC; however, we still suggest that you use Google, Yahoo!, or another search provider instead of PlusNetwork.com. If you do not get rid of it, you might end up on a corrupted website after clicking on some kind of untrustworthy link or advertisements provided by this search engine. On top of that, this search engine will record details about your web browsing activities day after day.PlusNetwork.com screenshot
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If you also see a toolbar at the top of your browsers, you should know that it is also a must to eliminate it from the system. According to our specialists, it should be erased because it is "shady." In order not to allow unreliable programs to enter your system in the future, you should take care of your system's safety. Our researchers say that it is very important to download security software and do not download programs unless you make sure that it is completely trustworthy. If you listen to our advice, it is very likely that you will not encounter malicious software in the future ever again.
In order to get rid of PlusNetwork.com, you have to erase the program which has entered together with this search engine. You will find the instructions that will help you to do that below this article. If you notice that PlusNetwork.com has not disappeared from your browsers after you remove it using our instructions, it means that you have skipped the removal step or simply the software has been updated and it is no longer possible to remove it easily. In such a case, you should use SpyHunter. You will just have to acquire it and perform the system scan.
How to delete PlusNetwork.com
Windows XP
- Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
- Click Add or Remove Programs.
- Select the program and click Remove.
Windows 7 and Vista
- Open the Start menu.
- Select Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a program and right-click on the application.
- Click Uninstall.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10
- Tap the Windows key + R simultaneously.
- Enter control panel in the box and click OK.
- Click Uninstall a program.
- Find the suspicious software.
- Uninstall it.
Internet Explorer
- Open your browser and tap Alt+T.
- Select Internet Options and click on the Advanced tab.
- Click Reset and check the box alongside Delete personal settings.
- Click Reset.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open your browser and tap Alt+H.
- Select Troubleshooting information and click Refresh Firefox.
- Click the Refresh Firefox button once again.
Google Chrome
- Launch your browser and access the menu.
- Select Settings and click Show advanced settings.
- Select Reset settings.
- Click the Reset button.
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If you have eliminated PlusNetwork.com, it does not mean that other undesirable programs are not installed on the system. Therefore, it would be really wise if you scan your system with an antimalware tool and then erase all the existing infections.


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Common causes of leg pain, which can be a sharp, aching, dull or stabbing sensation, include a joint, bone or muscle injury, normal wear and tear, and overuse, according to Mayo Clinic. In some cases, leg pain results from poor circulation, varicose veins, blood clots or lower spine problems.
Achilles tendon rupture, Achilles tendinitis, a broken leg and muscle cramps are several typical causes of leg pain, states Mayo Clinic. Some people suffer constant leg pain, while others experience leg pain that comes and goes. The pain either occurs in a small area, such as the knee or shin, or affects the whole leg. Serious leg pain may cause difficulty in walking or inability to put weight on the affected leg.


text: Did a google search for the Magnus kit and found this on the Allspark, its from awhile ago but I don't remember seeing either here on TFW. http://www.tfclub.com/sinotron/2008/200802250001.shtml Close up on Primes trailer! http://www.tfclub.com/sinotron/2008/200802250012.jpg That Prime trailer looks awesome and I can't wait for that Magnus kit. If this has already been posted can a mod please fix? Thanks Edit: I think those aren't new pics of the magnus kit, but I haven't seen the Prime trailer. I'm way to sleepy to not be sleeping.


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As South China Sea dispute escalate, there is demand for Indonesia to do something. Currently Indonesia is the ASEAN leader. Indonesia is the only G-20 member in the region. Meanwhile there are also a rise of global recognition on Indonesian economic and democratic development. Therefore I think Indonesia have to do something to develop a peace process for the countries that involved on the dispute. The question, what should Indonesia do?


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text: Mildred A. Farkas, 84, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 1, 2006, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Born December 14, 1921, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to the late William and Anna McFadden, she had lived in this area most of her life. Mildred was especially proud of serving her country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She married Steve Farkas Jr. on July 3, 1948. He preceded her in death on December 22, 1977, along with a stepson, Stephen Larry Farkas, who died May 13, 1985. Surviving are a daughter, Anna M. (Mary Ellen) and Jeff Stuber of Mishawaka; two grandchildren, Michael J. Stuber of Osceola, IN, and Jeanna M. and Kevin Pugh of Granger, IN; along with several other step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the McGann Hay Forest G. Hay Chapel, 435 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN, where friends may call two hours prior to the services (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana. The family would like to thank everyone from Home Instead Senior Care and Millie's main caregiver, Sandy, for their loving care, and the staff of 6 North at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center for making Millie's final days comfortable and peaceful.


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AmenitiesFor your day to day essentials, Wickersley has a Co-op store, whilst Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons supermarkets are all less than a mile away.
For GPs, register with either Wickersley Medical Practice (Sat Nav S66 2JQ, call 0845 1240483) or Morthen Road Group Practice (Sat Nav S66 1EU, call 01709 543632), while for dentists, contact Bramley Dental Practice (Sat Nav S66 2SE, call 01709 700780).
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DiningHall Croft is fortunate to have a number of excellent quality versatile restaurants within walking distance, so you can enjoy a glass of wine without worrying about the cost of a taxi home. Bawtry Road is home to the Bollywood Restaurant (Indian), Vesco and 450 Above (both contemporary British), along with Elif (Turkish).
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EducationThe quality of the local schools is key when choosing a family home, and Hall Croft won't disappoint. St Alban's CofE Primary, within easy walking distance, was rated Outstanding in its last OFSTED inspection, while nearby Wickersley Northfield Primary rated Good.
Older pupils are also within walking distance of an Outstanding school at Wickersley School and Sports College. With over 2000 pupils, including a sixth form of over 500, it is one of the most popular schools in the local area, with children travelling from miles around. But for your children at Hall Croft, it will be just around the corner.
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LeisureWith Rotherham right on your doorstep, and Sheffield beyond, you'll never be short of things to do living at Hall Croft. Rotherham Leisure Complex offers a range of sports facilities and a pool, while golfers can take on the challenge of a round at Sitwell Park Golf Course, with Rotherham and Roundwood courses also within easy driving distance.
For evening entertainment, there is a choice of cinemas on the Rotherham side of Sheffield, as well as Rotherham Civic Theatre and Arts Centre, which has a varied programme of plays, concerts and shows throughout the year. Sheffield's famous Motorpoint Arena hosts even bigger artists, from Michael McIntyre to Take That.
For a day out with a difference, head to the Magna Science and Adventure Centre for some hands on educational fun.
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Rotherham's Parkgate Shopping Park offers out of town shopping, with a host of big names, from Nike to Next, while Sheffield's legendary Meadow Hall Shopping Centre, just 15 minutes drive away, has no less than 280 shops and stores, along with a cinema and a dining quarter featuring all your favourite family restaurants. Sheffield city centre is also famed for shopping and is easily accessible by car or train for a bigger spree!
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Just five miles east of Rotherham, Wickersley is well connected. The M18, junction 1, and M1, junction 33, are both just a short drive away, connecting you across the region. Sheffield is just 12 miles, Doncaster 14 miles, Barnsley 19 miles and Leeds 38 miles.
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I have a daughter named Legend, I thought it was perfect cuz I didn't think I would ever have a little girl and wanted to give her a powerful name.
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How about Destiny, Eternity or Miracle? Soleil sounds good to me. It's french for sun.
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Garrison = Fat?
I wonder if Garrison units gradually become fat, or field units become trim. Parson and the Twolls, maybe Al Frappacino, maybe even Don King? user:Commander I. Heartly Noah
- Such a change would be largely cosmetic, if it happens at all. Note how Parson says he's been getting better at going up and down stairs since he got here. Perhaps it's just that lazy units get fat like in stupid world prime :P That being said though, I don't doubt that having the ability to move across multiple hex's makes it easier to move around in just one. Miment 16:08, 23 September 2010 (UTC)
Just questioning the necessity of this "Ability". It seems more like a lack of the field unit ability as the units are effectively unable to travel. Just wondering others opinions but it seems like this wouldn't be a "special" that units would have but more the lack of the "field unit" special. --Charles 20:43, 5 June 2011 (EDT)
Indeed, the City Zones page says all side's units can move freely. So "garrison" might just be another name for "this unit has no moves".


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An unusual round of ballot intrigue is building this election season.
Last fall, leaders of the state's major parties took the uniquely New York step of creating their own minor-party ballot lines. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, the top Democrat, crafted the Women's Equality Party; his GOP opponent, Rob Astorino, ran on the Stop Common Core line, now renamed the Reform Party.
Created from the top down, both these sub-brands drew more than 50,000 votes. As a result, the operatives who control them can put candidates for all kinds of office on those minor lines in November without a cumbersome petition process. The nominations are due to be filed by the middle of this month.
Most of these nominations are expected to be cross-endorsements of major-party contenders -- Democrats on the WEP line, Republicans on Reform.
So far, the GOP's Reform concoction seems to be having a smoother time of it. Its chairwoman, Marie Smith, spouse of Westchester Legis. Michael Smith -- a GOP ally of Astorino -- reported Tuesday that 1,800 Reform Party nominations have been made for local offices statewide "after months of thoughtful consideration and diligence."
But the Women's Equality Party, caught in a crossfire of opposing voices within the Democratic Party, follows a very different story line. Cecilia Tkaczyk, a former Democratic state senator from Schenectady County, says she is changing her registration to Women's Equality -- and has filed an organization plan with the state Board of Elections that would put her and allies in control.
"I did it because I want to make sure, if there is a Women's Equality Party, it is run by women and that women are in control of the process at the grassroots level, and involved with choosing the leadership -- and that it is not a party run by Gov. Cuomo," Tkaczyk said Tuesday.
In July, Cuomo and company filed their own party documents with the board, designating Barbara Fiala, a registered Democrat and former motor vehicle commissioner under Cuomo, as chairwoman of a WEP executive committee. The treasurer is Rachel Demarest Gold, a former Cuomo aide in the state Labor Department and attorney general's office.
Another group of proclaimed WEP "leaders" then came forward, marking an attempted incursion by the GOP. Represented by the Nassau-based firm of Peter Bee, which represents Republicans in election cases, it filed papers at the election board and in court challenging the Cuomo group's control of WEP's nominating process. The court effort, focused in Niagara County, was recently tossed out.
At a state Board of Elections meeting Tuesday, Cuomo appointee Andrew Spano moved to have the rebel Tkaczyk and Bee filings declared void. Spano and the board's other Democrat, Douglas Kellner, voted in favor. But the board's two Republicans, Gregory Peterson and Peter Kosinski, effectively blocked the motion by abstaining.
Given that stalemate, it remains to be seen how this fight will play out, with all parties' nominations to be settled and certified after primary day, which falls on Sept. 10. Expect to see more maneuvering, nervous candidates and court action.


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Indeed, Keating's Pastor Stephen Grant novels – MURDERER'S ROW, THE RIVER, AN ADVENT FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, ROOT OF ALL EVIL? and WARRIOR MONK – have received widespread praise. For example, regarding MURDERER'S ROW, Kirkus Review says, "Action fans will find plenty to love here, from gunfights and murder sprees to moral dilemmas." Also, THE RIVER was a 2014 finalist for KFUO's BookTalk "Book of the Year," with the show's host calling Ray Keating "a great novelist." And David Keene, opinion editor at The Washington Times, proclaims, "The Stephen Grant novels are great reads beginning with WARRIOR MONK, which aptly describes Ray Keating's engaging hero."


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MEXICO CITY - The Mexican baseball league is on track to get its first female umpire in the 2018 season.
The league said Wednesday that Paulina Rojas and Luz Alicia Gordoa are in training and at least one will of them officiate a game during the regular season.
Gordoa has played softball for 21 years and has served as a softball umpire for five years. Barajas has been an umpire in baseball youth leagues.
Mexico's Triple-A-equivalent league will get a female umpire before Major League Baseball, which hasn't had any yet.
One woman, Ria Cortesio, was an umpire in Double-A play in the United States for nine years, until 2007. Before that, Pam Postema umpired in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League for six seasons in the 1980s. Both women also were umpires in MLB exhibition games, but they never worked games in the regular season.


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- If you love the flavor of grilled food, cut down on the amount of meat you eat by throwing more fruits and vegetables like peaches, nectarines, zucchini, tomatoes, corn, and bell peppers on the grill. In fact, almost any summer fruit or veggie is delicious grilled.
- Shorten grill time by using a thermometer (always a good idea) to make sure you're not overcooking the meat; microwave your food first to give it a head start; and choose thinner, leaner cuts of meat. Or make kababs or skewers which require less cooking.
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- To avoid smoky flare-ups, which contain cancer-causing substances that coat the meat, line your grill with foil poked with holes to allow the fat to drip down. And keep a spray bottle full of water handy to put out flare ups as they occur.
- Trim fat from meats before cooking (this will help reduce flare ups, too)
- Marinating meat first has been shown to reduce the formation of cancer-causing substances.
- Use the lowest temperature to cook your food thoroughly. Keep your grill rack as high as possible to keep the meat far from the heat.
Snyder also recommends avoiding processed meats such as hot dogs and sausages because grilled or not, they've been shown to increase cancer risk. This is a tough one for me since I love hot dogs, but she's right--they're best left as an occasional treat. Just make sure you check out our Global Hot Dog Guide before you indulge...


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Film Misery is growing! The staff, recently expanded with three new writers, weighs in on what films we're most looking forward to in the next several months. With festival season underway, there is plenty to enjoy in the remainder of 2012.
QUESTION: What two Fall/Winter 2012 movies are you most excited about?
Alex Carlson
I almost think it would be more accurate to call Michael Haneke a "mad scientist" rather than a filmmaker because all of his films are about experimenting on the audience and forcing us to feel certain emotions that may be counter to logic (he once said that any audience member who stays through the end of Funny Games is sick). His Palme d'Or winning drama Amour has been described as "accessible," which is usually a turn-off word for film snobs like myself. However, I have complete faith in Haneke and the dozens of critics who have heaped praise on his latest effort and I cannot wait to see it finally.
Django Unchained
Quentin Tarantino has always been appealing to me because he makes movies specifically for people who love movies. I have never gotten tired of any of his films and I revisit each of them at least once a year, sometimes more. His next film is misleadingly being marketed as an action-heavy revenge picture, but if I know anything about QT, then there will be a lot more than initially meets the eye. I'm looking forward to a dialogue heavy movie that will undoubtedly feature some of the most vibrant characters of the year.
G Clark Finfrock
To the Wonder
Two of the most transformative movie experiences I've ever had have been thanks to Terrence Malick, so my mouth waters at the prospect of anything the man will put out. And this movie seemed to come out of nowhere; it was all Tree of Life, Tree of Life, Tree of Life, then suddenly an article appeared that Malick had some Ben Affleck film already in the can. And post-production was short enough that Malick was releasing it just one year after his previous film. A surprise considering the 20 years between his 2nd and 3rd films.
The Master
Well, since There Will Be Blood is pretty much my favorite film of the 21st century so far, I'm hoping PTA's new film will have similar features: a richly symbolic narrative, other-worldly mise-en-scene, and balls-to-the-wall performances. Not that I'm expecting Hoffman or Phoenix to top Day-Lewis. And there's also the fact that PTA made me love and cherish a film that starred Adam Sandler. It's a miracle, so we all know he can do anything.
Duncan Houst
Wuthering Heights
In a season teeming with fresh studio offerings, it's a holdover from last year's festival circuit that has held my passionate attention for months on end. Director Andrea Arnold is largely to blame for that, her previous feature Fish Tank having tapped into youth frustrations with a fearlessly assured sense of compassion. Again turning her attentions to the middle-ground between childhood and maturity, Arnold's counter-cultural sensibilities taking on material as robustly Victorian as Emily Bronte raises only enough skepticism to serve as tang to the immense anticipation.
Zero Dark Thirty
Upon first seeing Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker, the not-quite-born-yet cinemagoer in me reacted with confusion. "Dude, what's the big deal?", I'm almost certain was my ignorant response back in 2009. Suffice it to say that every revisiting of the film has yielded greater intensity and revealed unacknowledged pathos. One worries the latter may be lost in Bigelow's follow-up on the hunt for Osama Bin Laden, though the intelligent new-generation laden cast, which includes standouts like Jessica Chastain, Edgar Ramirez, and Chric Pratt, counters that slight trepidation. Even if there's not as much character in this one, which I truly doubt is the case, there will undeniably be as much unnerving tension.
Justin Jagoe
Ben Affleck's film about a risky CIA mission during the Iranian revolution, a mission whose operatives disguise themselves as a fake film crew, has already earned rapturous praise at Toronto. So much so, that Roger Ebert has already declared Argo as the film that will go on to win this year's Best Picture Oscar. While a film's Oscar chances seldom influence my anticipation, I have to admit it pleases me to hear such strong early buzz for a film I was already quite excited to see. I wasn't nuts about either The Town or Gone Baby Gone, but Ben Affleck has proven himself to be a tremendous director of action and tension. Add in the fact that Bryan Cranston get second-billing, and my ticket for Argo is as good as purchased.
One of the only things I have ever agreed with Armond White about has been regarding his devout praise for Steven Spielberg, whom he calls "every bit the equal of John Ford." While that's arguably an overstatement (I wasn't thrilled with his 2011 efforts), I am at least inclined to call him this generation's David Lean, a helmsman who today outranks the savviest and most film-literate of big-budget filmmakers. Spielberg alone is enough to get me excited about essentially my least-favorite genre – the biopic – but this account of the final years in the sixteenth President's life has so much more going for it. The supporting cast includes Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The script, written by Angels in America and Munich scribe Tony Kushner, hints that the film will offer depth and complexity in its depiction of Civil War-era politics. Most importantly, this looks to be the film that might win Daniel Day-Lewis that unprecedented third Oscar.
Hilary Kissinger
Anna Karenina
Though I increasingly find myself suffering from remake and reboot fatigue, this new adaptation of the Tolstoy masterpiece is on my must-see romantic period-drama list, along with Wuthering Heights and The Great Gatsby (I'll be waiting a while for that one). The screenplay was adapted by Tom Stoppard, one of my favorite playwrights (see: my collegiate directing thesis of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead), and this production marks the third collaboration between star Keira Knightley and director Joe Wright after their former epic-love-story projects Pride & Prejudice and Atonement. Expect the same meticulous choreography and sumptuous visuals of Atonement, this time set amongst opulent Russian romance with a genre-defining literary backbone. It will most likely be over-the-top and drowning in cinematic flair, but I can't pass up another date with Tolstoy's sprawling tale.
The Sessions
Formerly titled The Surrogate, this feel-good dramedy from director/screenwriter Ben Lewin is based on the life of poet and journalist Mark O'Brien and explores his relationship with a sex therapist after living many years paralyzed by polio. I'm very interested in how the film will deal with its subject matter – disability and sexuality, an intersection under-represented on screen – and really excited to see Helen Hunt back in theaters in a major role. The film's been praised for its standout performances, and will likely earn nominations for Hunt and John Hawkes. It is clearly typical Fox Searchlight fare: it looks emotional, uplifting, and crowd-pleasing, but nevertheless an excellent antidote to any film misery one may be experiencing this fall.
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Seven Psychopaths
With the tragic delay put on Gatsby, no other film has me so excited, despite the mixed reaction at Toronto. In Bruges (2008) is one of my favorite films of the century, so to finally see a new film from Martin McDonagh is something of high anticipation. And although the advertisements paint a different picture than the baroque irony of his last feature, Psychopaths seems to retain his reliance on intelligent and witty dialogue in a less classy setting (L. A. in place of Belgium). But what catches my attention most in the trailer, and why it's my most anticipated film of the year, is Sam Rockwell. Perhaps the most underappreciated actor in the industry today, he looks like he has a moment to shine here. With a shih-tzu.
Killing Them Softly
Admittedly, I'm a little skeptical at exactly how good this film could be in its best case scenario. But even so, this hitman follow up from director Andrew Dominik, of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, is one I can't miss. Returning in the lead role is Brad Pitt who is alongside Bryan Cranston, Ray Liotta, and James Gandolfini. From what I gather it is a suave and funny psychological thriller with a blunt political standpoint. Having not seen the film, I suspect I will find the blunt tone to be an intentionally heavy-handed device. As Dominik proved in his last feature, he can master subtlety when he wants it. So I'm particularly curious how he will handle the material nearer to his debut feature, Control. The trailer indicates to me that despite reports of the film being funny and blunt, it may ring poetic as well.
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(Hazelett could easily drop five pounds by shaving off his Unabomber beard.)
CagePotato.com has learned that Dustin Hazelett will return to lightweight for the first time since facing Diego Saraiva at that weight in 2007 to challenge another submission specialist at UFC 124.
According to sources close to the fight, "McLovin" will take on Canadian grappling standout Mark Bocek on the Montreal, Quebec card, which, although the event details have yet to be officially announced, will likely take place on December 11 at the Bell Centre.
0-2 in his last two outings against Paul Daley and Rick Story, respectively, Hazelett (12-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC), will be looking to remove his head off the chopping block with a win over Bocek. The 24-year-old Louisa, Kentucky native, who trains with Team Jorge Gurgel in Cincinnatti, Ohio, will be up against a fierce hometown crowd who will undoubtedly be in the corner ofthe Canadian.
Bocek (8-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) is coming off of a hotly debated decision loss to Jim Miller at UFC 111 and will be hungry to get back on track, after having his three-fight win streak derailed in March. The 28-year-old Woodbridge, Ontario native who joined American Top Team last year after stints with Team Quest and Jackson's MMA is 5-1 fighting in Quebec, having only lost to Mac Danzig by a surprising rear-naked-choke at UFC 83 in April 2008.
UFC 124 will also feature a main event showdown between UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and Josh Koscheck as well as a main card, 170-pound challengers bout between Thiago Alves and John Howard.


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Eat at Joe's
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Nestled between a tackle shop and a Vietnamese restaurant near the intersection of Anaheim and Temple, Joe Jost's stands as the last reminder of old Long Beach on a street dense with Asian restaurants. With its red, white and blue canvas awning hanging over the French doors, Joe's looks out of place in its own neighborhood, but it still packs 'em in, especially at lunchtime. The roughness of the neighborhood has thinned out the dinner crowd.
Joe Jost opened the business in 1924 as a barber shop, turning it into a tavern nine years later at the end of Prohibition. For a while, he went on doing haircuts in the bar, but when officials ruled that simultaneously cutting hair and serving beer was something of a health risk, Jost eliminated the barber chairs. Nonetheless, Joe's still has that familiar barber shop feel, and until recently a candy-striped barber's pole hung by the front door.
The tavern, in the Jost family for three generations, has changed little in that time, from the tiled linoleum floor to the darkly stained wooden booths and tables to the counter and back bar. The walls are thick with pictures: portraits of the first two Josts, photos of such barber shop icons as John Wayne and a 14-point stag, and of customers in their Joe Jost's T-shirts standing in front of world landmarks (a practice known as Josting).


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Steve Holliday
Steve Holliday FREng FEI is the former Chief Executive of National Grid plc. He is Deputy Chairman of Convatec, Lead NED at Defra and also Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Crisis, the homeless charity. He volunteers his time as Vice Chairman of the Careers and Enterprise Company, Vice Chairman of Business in the Community and as a Vice President of professional body, the Energy Institute.
Steve joined National Grid Group as the Board Director responsible for the UK and Europe in March 2001, becoming Chief Executive of the company in January 2007 which he led for almost 10 years, until 2016.
Prior to joining National Grid he was on the Board of British Borneo Oil and Gas and was responsible for the successful development of its international businesses in Brazil, Australia and West Africa. Steve spent much of his early career with Exxon, where he held senior roles in refining, shipping and international gas.
Steve is a Fellow of both the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Energy Institute. From 2012 to 2014 he was also appointed as a National Ambassador for HRH The Prince of Wales. Steve holds a BSc degree from Nottingham University and honorary doctorates from Nottingham and Strathclyde universities. His sporting interests include following the fortunes of the England Rugby team.


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Actor Michael Sarrazin lost his battle with cancer Sunday in a Montreal hospital, his agent told the Los Angeles Times. He was 70.
Perhaps best known for his role in Sidney Pollack's 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, Sarrazin was born May 22, 1940, in Quebec City. Raised in Montreal, he began acting in high school and moved to Hollywood in the mid-1960s; he later signed a contract with Universal.
Sarrazin made his film debut in 1967 with Gunfight in Abilene, which costarred Bobby Darin, and The Flim-Flam Man, opposite George C. Scott. The following year, the Canadian actor starred in The Sweet Ride with Jacqueline Bisset, who he dated for several years.
The actor's later films included Sometimes a Great Notion (1970), The Pursuit of Happiness (1971), The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972), Harry in Your Pocket (1973), For Pete's Sake (1974), The Gumball Rally (1976) and Joshua Then and Now (1985).
Sarrazin, who also appeared on numerous TV shows throughout his career, was most recently seen in the 2008 TV movie The Christmas Choir. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle and Catherine, and his producer brother, Pierre.
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Storage Management
Managing storage starts with making the right choices when you first set up your NAS. If you're using the smikBox service your NAS volumes would be set up for you in pre-delivery, so now you only need to know how to backup and manage your NAS storage.
During pre-delivery your NAS will be partitioned and then automated backup, sync and snapshot facilities configured.
After initial configuration of the Physical disks as RAID 1, 5 or 10 the operating system configuration begins, and during this stage you must choose the volumes spread across the LUN's. The choices made here effect a number of facilities such as your backup options, ability or inability to use snapshots as a backup and recovery option (more on this later), ability to effectively use and sync storage to/from services e.g. Dropbox, Amazon S3 and Glacier, Google Drive.
The way you partition your NAS, and the way you choose to organize folders has a direct impact on backup, synchronization and performance.
The NAS (behind the scenes) sets up all your data in a folder named /share, the share folder is then used to load all the programs, data and folders. When you view folders through a Windows share or File station you see a folder structure that physically resides under /share in the NAS.
These folders reside in a Volume. When allocating the available disk space you also decide how many volumes, their name and the proportion of available disk they are allocated, and by completing the pre-delivery questions smikBox has the information needed to decide how the available disk is to be allocated. Imagine getting all your files on your NAS only to discover you have to get it all off, re-partition your volumes and put it back (that's no fun at all).
It's easy to overlook backup in the flurry to get your new NAS in place and transfer then re-organize your files, but if the days turn into weeks, then months you're putting all that effort and your digital assets at risk. Equipment is more reliable than ever, but there is still theft, natural disaster, flooding, physical damage and a variety of other environmental circumstance you cannot control.
To discuss backup we need to discuss these issues:
- Backup of documents (WP, Spreadsheets, presentations) small files but change frequently
- Backup of large files that rarely change (e.g. Movies/Music because you store it once and read many times)
- Backup and storage of surveillance footage
- Confidentiality of information
- Security of information
- Web content and images
- Backup of software and database in a way that would allow re-instatement (to last know best state) (NOT a complete re-install)
- Backup of the computer itself so in case of disaster you can re-instate the entire machine
- Disaster recovery planning. Hope it never happens to you, but if it does, smikBox has your back!
- Incremental backup where possible of only what is changed
- Store some files on separate machine (in case of failure) on your site or separate site
- Store some files on external cloud services (So we have another copy elsewhere for peace of mind)
- Sharing files from NAS QSync software (equivalent to Dropbox)
- Sharing files from Dropbox, Google and other services
- Some backups make the server unavailable while running (So best schedule at night)
- Scheduling updating and information gathering services around backup times (e.g. Schedule send of email but VM is doing backup, Google can't find robots.txt when website is down)
The more information you provide in the pre-delivery forms the better. smikBox has a standardized structure for folders and the services setup, that will alleviate the need for you to understand the technology behind these decisions, and you are encouraged to work with your build buddy during the pre-delivery NAS setup.
A snapshot is a very different way of managing your storage. It starts by taking a complete copy of the source volume, and then only takes snapshots of the changes made. As a consequence the subsequent snapshots don't take as long, but they also allow you to restore individual files that are at previous point in time, a feature more difficult for conventional backup.
Snapshot manager is useful for maintaining a complete point in time backup of your files, but it also allows you to clone an entire volume on your NAS as a new volume in case you need to use it for testing or examination. When you're finished, just delete the clone, the other users of the original volume are unaffected. You can also replicate your snapshot on another NAS or Unix server providing a means to store your files on a separate machine even in a separate location for extra peace of mind.
Related information
Understanding Snapshot (How does it work)
A snapshot starts by making a full copy and then making incremental copies of only the information that has changed. This allows you to restore any part of your information, just as it was at a point in time. For example, imagine someone accidentally deleted information in a document. A backup will just continue to backup that degraded file assuming it's ok. Snapshots will make copies also, but it retains the copy just prior to that corruption, so you can trace it back and restore that specific file.
Can't I do that with backup you ask, well yes, but a backup is a backup of everything, so it's much larger, slower to restore, and hard to find just one file. With snapshots you're only searching smaller backup snapshots that have changes so restoring your corrupted file is simpler and faster. Furthermore, since snapshots are smaller, you can keep them for longer period of time without using up as much space on your NAS.


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Car was clean and in very good condition, however the engine could have been more powerful. with full load (4 persons) it had difficulties to climb up to the mountains. rnrnalthough pick-up place was aqaba airport, we were not informed that on this day the airport is closed and we should turn to the city office. we were forced to pay for taxi remarkably more to reach city office. maybe confusion was created by the fact that we arrived by land, not by plane. nevertheless, we mentioned that in comments section of the booking and our contacts were available to the company. rnrnbut the rest of experience was very nice and friendly.
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Past owners and inhabitants inscribe their presence and existence upon building façades. No. 8 provides a typical example of this: though originally constructed in the same style as neighbouring buildings (probably at around the same time and by the same builders), there are differences between this and other houses, which themselves often in some way differ to one another. This variety reflects the stories of the street, each modification marking a point in time when someone connected with the resident (whether tenant or landowner, builder or painter) interacted with the house. And, although we often think of such transformations as purely personal choices, unrelated to wider social, political, and economic change, this is rarely the case. Some of the more noticeable changes will be considered briefly below.
A glance along the street would suggest that it has changed little since its construction during the late 19th century – bar the move evident signs of modernity: the few cars belonging to residents, the church hall now built over the old graveyard, the tarmac covered road and pavement, and the numerous television aerials. But standing outside the front of No. 8, some of the changes made to this and adjacent buildings become obvious. The latest change – not to the house itself, but the installation of a feature directly outside the house – is the replacement of the street light last year by the City Council.
Façade, No. 8
This is the product and development of changes made to planning legislation in 1990, which included regulations surrounding 'listed' buildings – those recognised for their historic significance – and the designation of conservation areas: places of "special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance". In this case, the Victorian origins of the street has been emphasised by the style of the light – or 'lantern' as the work specification refers to this feature.
Cable box
Another relatively recent change seen along the street is the installation of equipment for cable TV and phone line, manifest in the faded brown plastic boxes appended to the fronts of houses – somewhat incongruous with the 're-Victorianisation' of the smart new old-fashioned 'lantern'. This was undertaken during the late 1990s – early 2000s, and both reflects broad technological developments, and transformations in the use and meaning of domestic space – at a time when the home was increasingly seen a place of entertainment and leisure. Such changes, in conjunction with, for example, economic developments (such as supermarkets offering inexpensive alcohol), and other technological developments (such as 'home theatre' equipment), have affected local economies. Social venues (such as public houses) that were hitherto significant community locales increasingly found (and continue to find, according to publicans) it difficult or impossible to survive, further affecting social relationships outside the home, and influencing the transformation of community identities.
Hanging bracket, No. 8
A seemingly insignificant recent feature is the painted wrought iron bracket beside the door, which has in the past been used to suspend 'hanging-baskets' of flowers. Whilst the hanging-basket might simply be seen as an aesthetically pleasing injection of colour and individuality to an otherwise repetitive (and perhaps to some, bland) scene, it might also be seen in the context of notions of respectability, that were powerful in the late 19th - early 20th century, but which remain important today.[i] An earlier ornamentation on the façade of No. 8 might be represented by a wooden block in the wall above the bracket (before modern plastics were widely used, wooden pegs or blocks were inserted into the hole, and the screw inserted into the wood):
But the most noticeable changes are those made to the door and associated features, and to the windows.
Doorstep, No. 8
To the right is the front door; and beneath the door is a step – another important feature bound by notions of respectability; and one that relates No. 8 to broad social and cultural changes in the 20th century. The original doorstep (which it can be seen from some of the houses in the street was of stone, with a rolled edge) has been replaced by a rectangular 'terrazzo' step – a common addition to mid 20th century houses. The primary motivation behind such a change might have been practical: the stone was perhaps significantly worn through pedestrian traffic, and the terrazzo step is hard wearing; however, the other steps in the street seem to have worn well. Another motivation may again relate to changing social and economic conditions and attitudes. Associations between cleanliness and respectability were often manifest through treatment of the front doorstep in late Victorian and early 20th century Britain.[ii] At many terraced houses, it was scrubbed clean each day and reddened, or whitened with pipe-clay or lime donkey stone – an arduous and time-consuming task (and particularly unpleasant on cold days), but often seen as an essential chore. However, conditions (which included over-crowing and poor sanitation facilities) sometimes meant such a task wasn't practicable – and in some cases the door 'step' merely consisted of a stone threshold.[iii] It is possible that, as more women experienced changing work patterns, the terrazzo step enabled this task to be abandoned.[iv] The fortunate households with sufficient disposable income often paid 'char' women to do the 'dirtier' and more strenuous household chores, including step cleaning and whitening. Though a sign of respectability for the resident or home owner, step cleaning some who undertook the task found it humiliating.[v] One piece of family history may provide some insight into this. The memories of Mrs. H. relates how her grandmother, Ethel Wood (nee Morton), lived with her (i.e. Ethel's) two small daughters (after one had died in a road accident) during the early 20th century in an almshouse in Derby; she struggled to support them and herself, after her husband had abandoned her. In need of any extra money, she was paid a penny each day to clean the steps of her more affluent sister, who lived in a larger house, a few streets a way; this situation carries a sense of shame and degradation in family history.[vi] The employment of children to do this task perhaps enhanced these feelings.[vii]
Remains of scraper, neighbouring property
Boot scrapers were commonly found in many Victorian terraces; considering the time taken in cleaning the step, this was perhaps a well-used feature. There were often made of stone, and fitted with a usually flat iron bar, which is nowadays commonly missing – as can be seen in the case of another house in the street.[viii]
Boot scraper No. 8
Sometimes they are removed completely; the invention and widespread ownership of vacuum cleaners from the 1960s onwards may have made them less necessary. Although it is possible that No. 8 was not in fact fitted with a scraper, the disorderly bricks (attempts have been made to sustain the Flemish Bond of the other brick courses, although this has necessitated substantial trimming of some of the bricks used) suggest that a scraper was at sometime removed (although if this is the case, it appears that old bricks were used to fill the remaining recess.
Front Door
The door is a 1930s replacement, made of timber with a leaded stained glass light. Immediately above the door is a cast iron number plate (perhaps fitted at the same time as the door). And the original light above the door – which is can be seen from neighbouring properties once consisted of 10 small panes – has been replaced by reeded obscure glass, again perhaps at the same time as the door (it is interesting to see early – perhaps original – crown glass in the light above the door of the adjacent house). The door has been painted several times since it was first fitted, although the original colour is yet unknown.
Many local terraced houses have been fitted with similar doors; the date of this change is perhaps significant. House ownership was becoming possible for members of the lower middle class – in some cases, for well-paid working class families – during the 1930s. But house purchase was still beyond the majority; nevertheless, improvement are common during this time, which will be discussed as each room in No. 8 is explored.
With regard to notions of home, the front door is one of the most important features of a house: it is the interface between the inside and outside world – between the familiar and predictable, and the strange and potentially dangerous. The door may be used a tool of power and autonomy, as others are prevented or allowed to enter our domain. But 'behind closed doors' not only stands for privacy – it may also stand for concealment and confinement: the home is not always safe.
The door furniture is mostly of lacquered brass, fitted sometime before 2001, perhaps incorporating an attempt at 'period' style; but the usual wear to the finish – which, in theory, provided a traditional look, but without the effort of regular cleaning – detracts from the appearance, which is now somewhat shabby.
Ground Floor Window
To the left of the facade is a 2 light sash window; although the two sliding frames are intact, the retention of original windows (some containing early, possible crown, glass) within many of the neighbouring properties indicate that an astragal (wooden glazing bar) previously divided the upper light into 18 panes, and the lower in two. Above this window, more drastic changes have been made by the complete removal of the original sash window, and by its replacement by a two light, top hung, casement window. Fortunately, both windows retain their original stone sills.
First Floor Front Window
It may be presumed that these changes took place before Conservation restrictions were put in place: if new windows are to be fitted nowadays, they must replicate original style and (to some extent) materials. The insertion of 'picture' windows was common practice during the 1970s and 80s); although often seen as a step forwards aesthetically, one of the main reasons behind such a change was the ease of cleaning such windows, in comparison to those with many small panes of glass.[ix] Relationships between such acts of modernisation, and between changing gender roles and the increasing number of women that worked outside the home, might be conjectured.
From the top photo it can be seen that the original chimney stack remains, accompanied by possibly early chimney pots (as many houses in the street have the same type of pot, as can be seen from the second photo). This differs from many terraced houses, where pots are often removed, or replaced with cowls, as they are no longer needed, thanks to gas fires and central heating. The remaining chimneys and their pots place these terraced houses – like many thousands of Victorian (and earlier, and later) houses in Britain – in the contexts of British industry and technology. As a nation then with plentiful supplies of coal, this was the fuel of choice for industrial areas. But as notions of comfort, technology, and economies changed (which incorporated the effects of changing gender roles – as more women worked outside the home), other forms of heating became preferable, which, as noted, sometimes led to the transformation of chimneys.
The chimneys also give a clue as to the use of interior domestic space: their placement within fixed points in the home to a large extent determined use of each room. But other factors - economic circumstances, notions of 'respectability', illness, and changing concept of 'comfort' - influenced how these facilities. This will be discussed further as we move through each room of the house in future posts. For now, external remains make it apparent that sources of heat were provided for the front and back rooms; the double chimney pots suggest that the rooms above were also served with fireplaces – although other evidence indicates that they were rarely used: this topic will be covered at a later date.
Finally, the original cast iron guttering has been replaced during the later 20th century with plastic guttering – a cheaper, perhaps more easily maintainable, alternative, but not in keeping with the style of the house.
Guttering of No. 8 on the right
The narrow facade of No. 8, whilst seemingly demonstrating attempts at individuality, in exhibiting aesthetic choice, and in undertaking 'modernisation' in relationship to personal needs, these changes embody broad social relationships, political power, economic change, and technological developments. The process of change continues, as the house undergoes another decorative renovation. The interaction of individual, family, community and nation is writ upon the house, as are the different ways of life that each generation experienced.
If you have any information, memories, or photos to share that relate to the topic of this post, or have evidence for life in the past in your house, please contact the Project Director.
[i] For mention of hanging baskets on working class houses in the early 20th century, see Foley 1977: 7; see also Upton 2001, fig. 62. Window boxes and plant pots on window sills may embody similar notions of pride, although occupants perhaps gained greater benefits from the blooms, which were often seen as 'cheerful' in the absence of a garden: see Layton (1977 [1931]: 2), though were also found on sills of houses with gardens (Upton 2001, see figs. 12, 25, 48, 62). Upton (2001, fig. 67) notes the establishment of a Window Gardening Society in Birmingham in 1904; boxes and pots were of course often the only option for tenement housing.
[ii] See Muthesius (1982: 55, 238), for a brief discussion of the development of associations between cleanliness and respectability, and of the role of whitening in social differentiation. Lime-wash had been used (being painted on exterior walls) during the 19th century in the belief that this would prevent contamination from infectious disease (see Upton 2001: 35, 85); this may have further associated notions of cleanliness with step whitening.
[iii] An example of a whitened step fronting a terraced (or back-to-back) house in Birmingham during 1904 can be seen in Upton 2010, fig. 65; however, a sign indicates that the house was occupied by a building contractor, and perhaps suggests middle-class pretensions, despite the 'poor' location. A photo that possibly shows a local example is in Palmer 1997: 91, though this may simply be due to very light stone, or the use of paint – it is in any case a local business (The Nottingham Castle Public House): 'respectability', and especially signs of cleanliness, were perhaps particularly necessary. Probable examples are in Palmer 1998: 77, top left (Bridge St.), and 118, top photograph, left (again Bridge St., 1930s). From most photos of local terraced houses, it appears that whitening, at least, was not as widespread or regular as memories might suggest; however, the possibility that step reddening is less easy to detect in early and poor quality black and white photographs and their reproductions remains. For an account of local practices, see Goodhead (1983: 26, 27); she mentions that, in the nearby West End, some cleaned and whitened their steps, but this was not universal. Mike Green (Green n.d.) mentions the step reddening; he goes on to describe the morning ritual of scrubbing and whitening (using pipe-clay) the front door step (and scrubbing an arc of pavement beyond the step) of two-bedroom terraces houses within inner-city Derby during the interwar period. Memories from outside Derby also record this task: in Kettering (Hankins 1999: 23); and in Liverpool.
[iv] There are records of men or more frequently, boys employed in domestic service undertaking this task (Thompson 2005: 77); but it remained predominantly 'women's work', amongst those of the least tolerable kind.
[v] Step cleaning and whitening in the Edwardian Period is noted, e.g., in Arthur 2006: 198; Horn 2001: 12; Thompson 2005: 24. For the interwar and wartime periods (particularly in the context of domestic service) see: Dawes 1973: 84-5; Horn 2001: 181; see also Goodhead 1983, for local history. See also Muthesius 1982: fig. 27.
[vi] Pers. com. Mrs. H., Derby, 2011
[vii] For an Edwardian example, see Thompson (2005: 24); for testimony relating to 'step girls' in earlier decades, see Layton (1977 [1931]: 9).
[viii] See Muthesius 1982: fig. 28, for a more complete example. Due to erosion and heavy use, the bars sometimes needed replacing; this is mentioned in the late Victorian fictional Diary of a Nobody, by George and Weedon Grossmith, for example.
[ix] The somewhat risky techniques of window cleaning are outlined in Green (n.d.; see also Hankins 1999: 23)
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Dear husband, thank you so much for pressuring washing the house while I was out of town last weekend. It look so much better! We need to sit down and pick a date for the house warming party, huh? Dear Bentley, you love your new house. Instead of tinkling to mark your new territory, you kick your back feet out like a chicken on the carpet. I really do appreciate that. Thank you for keeping your tee-tee to yourself and your backyard. Dear apartment, we turned in your keys today. I think I practically threw them at our landlord and ran out. Frankly, you were a crap hole, but you allowed us to save up enough money to buy my beautiful new home in a short amount of time. For that, I am grateful. Dear Ellijay, you were wonderful last weekend. I've been wishing I was back all week long. It was so great to have a mini-vacation with my family (especially since I missed it last year). I'm so thankful my mother was feeling good enough to go! I love her, my dad and my sister so much. Dear Hailey, I'm so pumped for your graduation this Saturday! R.J. and I are so proud of you. Honestly, I can't believe you are graduating. It only seems like yesterday we were driving to Chick-fil-a in that big red truck to get some lunch at Eluminatus. CONGRATULATIONS! And I can't wait to come to your college graduation. ;)
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Premier League won't move fixtures to help Champions League teams
The Premier League will not move individual fixtures in an effort to placate clubs competing in the Champions League.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, in particular, has bemoaned such a short turnaround in fixtures with his players on occasion forced to compete three times - two English top-flight matches either side of a Champions League game - in the space of eight days.
This has been blamed as one of the factors for no English club progressing beyond the last 16 of Europe's premier club competition last season, leading to fears England will lose one of their four Champions League spots.
While Premier League chairman Richard Scudamore wants to see English clubs go deep into the competition, he insists his organisation will not move top-flight fixtures to give those competing in the Champions League more time to prepare.
"Yes, there is a concern," Scudamore said in the Guardian and the Daily Telegraph.
"On a practical basis, if we keep declining it's bad for our coefficient and we'll lose one of our Champions League places. We have to be careful.
"It's a concern but it's difficult to see what we can do about it centrally as the clubs are trying hard enough to win.
"From 2016-17 we are playing some games on Friday nights but we won't move individual fixtures as you can't do it for everybody.
"Champions League teams play on a Tuesday and a Wednesday so you can't move matches just to suit one team. It completely ruins everything you do.
"The entire fixture calendar in the UK is predicated upon clubs having a three-day gap, so you can't bring games forward to a Friday. Maybe because there's normally something going on the previous Wednesday.
"We've looked at it but it's practically impossible to do anything."


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<< -- 4 -- Keith Bramich MADRIGAL COMEDY
Although probably not necessary for such a switched-on crowd of festival-goers
-- Vecchi's creation definitely holds its own with 21st century audiences
and the texts booklet contains a complete translation of the Italian -- Robert
Hollingworth has taken the precaution of adding a contemporary commentary
on the piece -- a humorous text by Timothy Knapman, interspersed with the
scenes of L'Amfiparnaso and providing a rhyming commentary on and
explanation of the action, complete with puns and useful advice (many with
double meanings) such as 'Shut your eyes and think of Italy' and 'All mobiles
please and pagers silence, or there may be acts of violence'. The puns often
mimick the fun present in the Italian texts, as explained to the audience
by Hollingworth, with the particular example of the line 'Flo, flo, flo,
flo' (act 1 scene 1). The word Flo has three different meanings --
each appropriate to the situation -- a Venetian, a senile git and a chamber
pot. (At this point in the action, Pantalone, an old Venetian man in love
with the courtesan Hortensia, has a chamber pot emptied over his head.)
Wearing masks to portray different characters, and juggling a large collection
of props which include a radish, a toy dog, a bag of popcorn, a credit card
and a full-size mobile door, I Fagiolini are marvellously adept at
switching roles, somehow seemlessly keeping up the sublime singing and harpsichord
continuo throughout. There are the inevitable few moments when on-stage
bangs and crashes hide the music, but this is a small price to pay for such
fantastic entertainment.
Members of I Fagiolini in their recent production of Banchieri's madrigal comedy 'La Pazzia Senile' staged by Peter Wilson MBE. Photo: Alan Howard
The Cheltenham International Festival of Music continues until 21 July
2002, culminating in a concert in celebration of nearby Tewkesbury Abbey's
900th anniversary which includes the first performance of Life Eternal
by John Tavener. Richard Hickox conducts the BBC National Orchestra and
Chorus of Wales.
I Fagiolini perform L'Amfiparnaso on 15 August 2002 at Dartington
Summer School in the UK, and again on 8 September 2002 at the Lucerne Music
Festival in Switzerland. Their forthcoming tour of Sweden (22 September
until 2 October 2002) features further performances of Out in the jungle.
Adrian Williams' Sonata for Bassoon and Piano can be heard in Bloomington,
USA on 1 October 2002, and the first performance of Williams' Jizo
(a trio for clarinet, cello and piano) can be heard in October 2002 at Belgium's
Gent Film Festival.