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Lickin' the bowl: Take a can of crescent rolls . . .
Published 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 16, 2011
One of my favorite convenience foods is a can or two of Pillsbury crescent rolls. With crescent rolls, a little imagination and time, I can make a savory or sweet addition to a meal that looks and tastes like I slaved over the stove for hours.
A recent visit to a friend in Oklahoma had my grandson asking for her cherry cheese breakfast roll, made with crescent rolls and pie filling. Thinking about it reminded me of the classic baked brie, and I found another crescent ring on the Pillsbury Web site.
Breakfast Braid
2 pkgs. (8 oz.) Pillsbury crescent rolls
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cherry pie filling
Beat cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar and vanilla together until smooth.
Place crescent rolls on a baking sheet, forming a rectangle and pressing the sides together down the middle. Make sure all perforations are sealed.
Spread cream cheese mixture down the center of dough, then top with cherry pie filling. Fold sides toward the middle.*
Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or with glaze when cool.
*To make a braid, using kitchen shears, make uniform cuts to the filling on each side, every in 1-2-inches.
Twist each strip over top of filling from side to side to give braided appearance. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar when cool.
Crescent-Wrapped Cranberry and Brie
1 can (8 oz.) Pillsbury crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz.) Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations refrigerated seamless dough sheet
1 round (8 oz.) Brie cheese
3 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce or cranberry chutney
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1 egg, beaten
8 small seedless red or green grape clusters
1 pear, unpeeled, sliced
1 apple, unpeeled, sliced
Heat oven to 350°F.
Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate dough crosswise into 2 sections. Press dough to form 2 squares, firmly pressing perforations to seal.
If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut crosswise into 2 sections. Press dough to form 2 squares.
Cut corners off both dough squares and reserve to use for cutouts. Place 1 dough round on cookie sheet.
Cut cheese crosswise into 2 equal layers. Place bottom half of cheese on center of dough circle on cookie sheet.
Spread cranberry sauce over cheese. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Top with remaining cheese half. Bring dough up around side of cheese, pressing and pinching dough.
With small cookie or canapé cutter, cut shapes from reserved corners of dough; set aside.
Place remaining dough on top of cheese round. Press dough evenly around side of cheese.
Brush dough with beaten egg. Top with cutouts; brush with additional beaten egg.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 15 minutes before serving. To serve, place warm pastry-wrapped cheese on platter.
Arrange fruit around cheese.
Crescent Ring
Crescent Ring:
1 can (8 oz.) Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations refrigerated seamless dough sheet
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
Unroll dough on work surface; press into 12x8-inch rectangle.
In small bowl, mix butter, brown sugar and apricots. Spread to within 1/2 inch of dough edges. Sprinkle with almonds.
Starting with long side of rectangle, roll up; pinch edge to seal.
With serrated knife, cut into 12 slices. Arrange slices on cookie sheet in a circle, overlapping slightly.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.
Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over warm crescent ring.
Nicki Bruce Logan is
Lifestyles editor at the Herald.


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Female Skins concept art
We were asked several times now if there will be female survivors in Still Alive.
And the answer, in short, is: Yes.We simply haven't implemented them yet because the animation needs a few tweakings for the female grace. So, while we can't show you ingame female skins at this point, we'd like to share with you some of the concept arts for the female survivors.
Ingame editor reveal
We have been talking a lot about skins lately, but we never really spoke about the editor itself.
Out of what parts a skin is made, and how you can combine the different parts in the editor, we want to show you in this short video – be aware that this is all pre-alpha footage and there might be changes
Kickstarter and Greenlight news
Good news first - we are currently on #16 in the Steam Greenlight system. That means that we could get greenlit within the next few weeks. Which would be super awesome and a milestone for the project Still Alive.
In the same time in which we managed to climb to the top #20 Greenlight games, we have only collected 12% of our funding goal on Kickstarter. For us, this paradox makes it quite obvious that we are only suffering from a lack of visibility on Kickstarter. So we will use the next few days to spread the word even more.
If you like what we're building with Still Alive - please help us and spread the word, too!

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SPOKANE, Wash. --- While many people headed over to Facebook to talk about National Stop Bullying Day, some people said the community should be focused on that issue all year round.
The Spokane School District agrees that National Stop Bullying Day should not be confined to just one day.
The Spokane School District said they are not doing anything special for National Stop Bullying Day, because they said it is something they work on all year round.
"Actually we start on the first day of school for setting up a respectful environment, teaching kids how we treat each other," said Elementary School Director, Brian Melody.
Starting the first day of school, the Spokane Public Schools said they try and set the tone that bullying will not be tolerated.
In the classroom, the district said they spend a lot of time teaching kids what bullying looks like, and what they should do if it happens.
"Part of the training is what bullying looks like, who a victim might be and who bystanders are and what their role could be in helping to prevent and also coming forward to when that kind of thing happens," commented Melody.
The District said each school also holds an assembly at the beginning of the year or the principal of the school goes to each classroom to talk about bullying.
Counselors and staff are also trained in harassment intimidation and bullying policies.
By being proactive, the school district said they hope students feel more comfortable about speaking up if they are a victim of bullying, or if they witness it happening to someone else.
"One of the most important things to prevent kids feeling like they have been bullied or having conflict at school is to talk to an adult right away, as soon as it happens, the sooner we find out about it the sooner we can deal with it," said Melody.


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Packing for a week of hiking
This article is a travel topic
This is a sample list of things you might take on a week-long trip hiking in a wilderness area. Even more than with other kinds of travel, packing for this kind of trip requires compromises between keeping weight down and making sure you bring everything you'll need, because you have to carry it all with you. Depending on where you're going and the time of year, some of the items may not be useful to you, and there are inevitably additional items you'll want to bring along, but this should give you a general idea of what you'll want to pack. (Please keep in mind that we want this list to be useful to people in general, so don't edit it for your own specific needs.) For information and advice about gear selection, see Wilderness backpacking.
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this (other than a tomahawk) is going to be the most important thing you will have. this is going to be holding practically ALL YOUR STUFF. it can't just be "a backpack." it needs a frame to help get the weight to your hips. it needs to have a minimum amount of space of 4500 cubic cm. the closer you get to 6500 cubic cm, the better. it needs a thick (and comfortably) waist-belt for bearing loads. while external pockets and loops are pretty awesome, they are just a convienence. make sure it has the other features first. don't be afraid to ask around. good packs are EXPENSIVE. do not skimp on these or you WILL suffer.
while these can be useful for both hiking and defending yourself, these are a matter of preference. i personally don't use these. i like having my hands free and normally carry both a tomahawk and a hatchet instead.
headlamps are the better option. non-rechargeable lights are better (you can have spare batteries and you're not going to be plugging anything into rocks or trees.) another option are ones with self-contained generators. these are things that you should really only be using in emergencies, honestly. this way you have them if you need them instead of running them down day two.
make sure the maps are at least water resistant too. last thing you need to be doing is trying not to get lost by following points on a pile of wet pulp. also, it helps if the maps are topographical. this helps to be able to get bearings and landmarks and choose the best route.
the tent-bag-mat system is tried and true, but they offer considerably less versatility than a hammock. a hammock and fly with a hammock bag or underquilt and blanket will offer better insulation and usually beat out the tent in terms of space. due to lightweight materials they are still close in both weight and price. but with some creativity, your hammock can be much more comfortable than a tent ever would be.
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the original author isn't specific enough. get BACKPACKING meals. they are often packaged using the smallest amount of material possible and vaccum sealed. additionaly, only bring meals you will eat.
if you have a good folding pocket knife (not the multi-too thing below) you only need a spoon for an actual utensil. find a reasonably priced collapsable cup and a lightweight mess kit and you will be good. they normally have a plate, a pan, and a small pot.
bladder systems are more expensive, but less awkward. they are able to offer higher capacity while having a flexible shape. if you are doing some serious trekking consider one of these instead.
if you have a good water filter, these will be unnecessary. weight and space are both concerns, so it is better to go with something more expensive if this isn't going to be a one-time thing.
If you're traveling in bear country ensure your food is bagged so it can be tied up and away from the floor.
Stay safe[edit]
while convienent, hold off on this until last. if you can fit it, you will probably want it near the top or in an outside pocket. if you can't fit it, you can always just skip showering and your body oils will naturally repel most insects.
don't pay attention to the above and below stuff. CARRY THESE THINGS ON YOU. it helps for medical attention, emergencies, identifying your body if a series of unfortunate events happens, and is overall a GOOD GODDAMN IDEA. carry cash, a card that connects to an account with money, some identification, and your medical insurance card if you have them.
i'm going to be honest. this is retarded. most of the kits you would be willing to buy and drag along with you are going to do MORE damage than save your life. if you're solo and get nabbed by a poisonous snake, i'm sorry. you're screwed. you have ~30 min to get some help. that's a generous number for someone that is CALM AND STILL. so you can run and die quickly or lay down and die slowly. take one if you want, but you're better off studying all the poisonous snakes in your region and just being vigilant. also, if you come across a snake, back away from it. they usually aren't looking to pick fights with creatures the size of a human. if you back away slowly, you reduce the chances of startling it and also keep it in your vision. if you want another option, look at the tomahawk entry further down. if i only got to pick two things to get stranded with, it would be my pocket knife and my tomahawks. or maybe it would be a gun store and a 50 million dollar mansion. i'm really torn between both of these things.
one of these will save your life. you can build fires easier, use the environment to make shelter, make a makeshift stretcher, etc. this is hands down the most useful tool. ever. your limit is going to be your imagination. if you have items that will be utilizing stakes as anchor points, it is best to get one that has a flat/hammer side. if not, you CAN spring for one that has a claw/point on the backside.
20m of 550 cord is the same weight and space as 3m of most reasonable tensile strength ropes. this will give you more options.
this isn't a women only thing. tampons can be used to staunch blood flow from puncture wounds and pads can help with deep lacerations.
alright. i can't say that these are a BAD idea. compression sacks help save space, and if they're waterproof, you can compartmentalize your main storage space. also if you forget to close your bag or drop it in a river/lake, you wont be completely boned. if your bag is fancy enough, it will have an attached rain cover to pull out. these are super awesome when they aren't compromised. having at least one of these bags big enough to fit your sleeping system is a pretty solid idea.
seriously, use your hands. or your knife. or your TOMAHAWK. and too heavy? if your pack isn't between 40-60Kg(88-132lbs) you are rich and got all the ultralightweight stuff. or you cut so many corners that you're going to die. my pack's starting weight normally beats mine (i'm 62Kg) and i dont carry half this fluff. i normally have 2 full outfits and 4-6 extra pairs of socks. if one gets wet/dirty.. wash it out (if appropriate) and hang it on your pack to dry while you walk. problem solved. more space for other gear.
if you have a flashlight, don't waste space on these. whoever wrote this list originally seems to want you to be mistaken for a low-flying UFO. you HAVE to pack smart and make good use of your limited space
these are good for checking to see if you got all your nose hairs, checking hard to see places (like your crotch) for ticks, or signalling during the day (watch a video online and practice before you go.) they are small, lightweight, and super-duper handy. i cannot oversell the usefulness of this item.
two to three of these things are the best thing. check their dates. ive had quite a few high end flares not light because of poor conditions or they expired years ago.
i cannot stress that having a very small and portable personal filter is a good idea. an example of this is a Lifestraw. there are other companies out there that make similar products at competitive prices. this is something you can keep in your pocket in case your gear gets lost/destroyed.
unless you're allergic to fish, carry the hooks. i hate fish and if i haven't eaten for two days, pretty much everything is "on the menu" at that point. fishing line is too useful for you not to carry some. you can use it for snare/traps to augment your food stash (if it is legal.)
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Jessica Fellowes offers behind-the-scenes access to the world of Downton Abbey, from the cast to the castle, like no one else. Now, Fellowes shares her insights into the most explosive and dramatic moments from Downton Abbey, Season 3. Find out what Fellowes has to say about Episode 7, the season finale. (Note: The following contains plot spoilers for Downton Abbey, Season 3, Episode 7.)
With Valentine's Day just gone, perhaps it was fitting that this final episode of Season Three had the theme of blossoming romance. But few amongst them survived the first bloom. Of all, the harshest ending was served to Lady Mary -- minutes after she safely delivered the rightful son and heir to Downton Abbey, the only man to know her for the kind woman she really is beneath that porcelain exterior, was dead.
Until that shocking finale, however, we were treated to scenes of idyll. Never before has the phrase 'Highland fling' had so many different interpretations but Molesley's may – yet again – be the most humiliating. Lady Edith danced a jig with her editor despite the fact that, as she says, "I just can't see a happy ending" – and who can blame her?
It looks as if O'Brien may be in faraway tropical lands by the time we return to Downton but I imagine Cora will have a hard time replacing her with someone lovely. Lady's maids were notoriously tricky people – they were women who, by and large, had to sacrifice their own lives for someone else's, occupying that difficult place in which they were one of the most powerful members of staff because of their intimacy with the mistress of the house/castle yet were unable to do much with that power except use it to manipulate those around them.
O'Brien herself was based on a lady's maid employed by a cousin of creator and writer Julian Fellowes's grandfather, who was, he says, "as polite as courtier but she had a black heart." She drove away her mistress's friends and family until she alone ruled the London house, her employer believing that everyone had betrayed her but her one loyal servant.
Back at Downton Abbey, the mice were taking full advantage of the cat's absence. New maid Edna Braithwaite tipped a wink at Tom Branson and was gone (unfair dismissal was easier to arrange in those days). Mrs Patmore enjoyed the attentions of laughing grocer Joe Tufton – "no man's wanted to squire me since the Golden Jubilee" – but not once she realized he was after her wooden spoon, not her fair hand. Dr Clarkson thought he might reveal his bedside manner to Isobel Crawley but it turned out that she prefers to go to bed alone. I liked both the cook and Isobel's responses here – in all the discussions about 'surplus women' that were had after the First World War, it was often forgotten that many considered themselves lucky to be chained not to a husband but to a career.
Once again, there were some delightful period details. That maids never cleaned after breakfast, when the family might see them, and that servants had to clean more when the family were away. Americans may have picked up on the reference to the Marlboroughs – the marriage, or rather, divorce, between Consuelo Vanderbilt and the Duke of Marlborough. You can read more in her her autobiography, The Glitter and the Gold – it is a gripping tale of an unhappy marriage in the Edwardian era. And the next time anyone has too much to drink, I shall enjoy describing them as "tight as ticks."
When we return to Downton, Matthew will be gone and only then will we discover how the ripples from the shockwave resonate through the Crawleys and their servants. Of course, before that, we have our own ripples to contend with. I must confess that as I had neither read the script nor watched a preview, I was as shocked as the rest of the British viewers when Matthew was so suddenly killed at the end of the episode. There had been rumors of his departure, which I was frequently asked about, but I had chosen not to find out the truth behind them (it's easier for me to keep secrets that way). The actor, Dan Stevens, has had many exciting opportunities presented to him and we must wish him the very best of luck in pursuing them. But we will miss Matthew Crawley – it was his forward-thinking vision that was to take Downton Abbey successfully into the future and his quietly confident but kind temperament that often calmed the stormiest of waters. Who will take up the mantle now? We must look to a Prince Regent to safeguard the estate until his son and heir can rightfully take over but we know not yet who that will be. So, that's all, folks – until season four.
Jessica Fellowes is the betselling author of The Chronicles of Downton Abbey, The World of Downton Abbey, and Mud and the City: Dos and Don'ts for Townies in the Country. Buy books by Jessica Fellowes at ShopPBS.org.


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The Institute of Medicine sponsored a workshop today that is focused on the sharing of clinical research data. I had the opportunity to share my thoughts on the importance of open science and our responsibility to ensure that information that is critical to decisions people face are not kept out of public view. Here is what I said:
I am so pleased to be here today. This conference was a dream of mine – and to see such a diverse group of individuals here to discuss the topic of open science is nothing short of remarkable.
I first want to apologize that I cannot stay for the entire conference. When I was invited I had already committed to speak at the public library in the small town where I live. Although this workshop represents a major step forward in the dialogue about open science, the flyers at home were out and I did not have the heart to cancel on the librarians.
So tonight I will be speaking to a small group of people from my town about health care decisions they are facing and through the conference I hope that you will be thinking about them.
Open science can have many different meanings, but I want to focus your attention on people who are making health care decisions every day and depend on the availability of all the information that is relevant to the options that they are considering. So we can talk about increasing the efficiency of basic science and advancing big science through teams that share – and this effort is vitally important to the development of the next generation of innovations, but I would like us to focus intently on the sharing of data that are relevant to decisions that people face every day, recognizing that missing data means that such decisions are not truly informed.
Our experience to date is that every time data are shared, voluntarily or not, we learn something new and important. In every case that I know, when data were released, especially participant level data, the assessments of the risks and benefits of drugs and devices change.
Granted these episodes occurred in the context of concerns about data, such as with Vioxx or Avandia, but still it is likely that we will learn important new information from data sharing – in many cases I expect it may build in a complementary fashion to what is known – one study suggested that unreleased data may strengthen evidence for product as often as it weakens it. In any case, what is important is that we support the idea that the data are a social good and that the best science takes place in the light.
In that spirit I have a special message to our industry colleagues who are here today. Your presence here is important and appreciated. We know that resistance to sharing data is not an issue that exclusively resides within industry. In fact, our group has published evidence that even NIH-sponsored trials are frequently not published – or not published in a timely way.
That being said, you have a special place in society and a special opportunity for leadership and a meaningful motivation. The profession has less trust in your science than in NIH-sponsored studies and is less likely to act on results from trials you sponsor, let alone conduct. The pharmaceutical and device industries no longer have the respect they once held. We know the events that contributed to these negative perceptions, but the result is a situation that does a disservice to the public, the medical profession and vast majority of professionals who work in industry.
It is time to restore trust and reclaim your position. Industry is replete with extraordinary professionals with the highest ethical standards who were drawn to the work because of the potential to help others. Making meaningful actions to share data will be a big step in that direction.


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Star signs says your more compatible with a Leo guy? Here's how you can attract one
How do get a Leo man to fall in love with you again? A Leo man is a loyal lover but he is also prone to jealousy and possessiveness. However, these are feelings that arise when he is insecure about his love so it's best not to let him worry. That means that you need to show your support and prove that you really love him.
Trying to get a Leo man to fall in love with you again means that you need to make up for the things that you've done wrong. If you've taken him for granted then you need to prove how much you appreciate having him in your life. A Leo man is, after all, a proud man who loves attention. While he may be engrossed with himself, he can also be affectionate and as mentioned, a loyal companion.
When things are still tense between the two of you, give yourselves time to cool off before you say something that you would regret. Being proud, he hates being offended so instead of putting him down, give him a chance to explain himself. Then you can try telling him your side of the story and try to solve your issues without turning it into WWIII.
How to get a Leo man to fall in love with you again? Keep in mind that being a loyal companion means he expects loyalty from you as well. If you've hurt him, apologize and redeem yourself. Instead of putting him down, boost his ego and show him affection. Be calm when you're having arguments so you can talk things through.


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Pages 328-343
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth, Volume 4, 1561-1562. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1866.
This free content was digitised by double rekeying and sponsored by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. All rights reserved.
September 1561, 26-30
|Sept. 26.
|538. Throckmorton to the Queen.
|1. According to his advertisements of the 20th inst. the Cardinal of Ferrara arrived at the Court, and had (as the Bishop of Rome's legate always has) the cross borne before him, whereunto little reverence was done by many persons of the Court, wherewith the Cardinal and those that accompanied him were much offended. Notwithstanding, when he had saluted the King and presented his letters this honour was done to him, as that the Duke of Orleans, the King of Navarre, the Duke of Guise, and the Constable accompanied him to his lodging. The principal points of his errand are to entreat the French King that the annates and preventions may still remain as the Pope's revenue; that there may be no change in the order of religion and observances in this church; to solicit the King to send his clergy to the Council of Trent; and to impeach the clergy assembled at Poissy, that they may have no further conference with the Protestant clergy. It seems he has obtained some part thereof, for it was granted before the Cardinal's arrival at Court that the Protestants should reply to the Cardinal of Lorraine's oration on the 22nd inst., which is past and nothing done.
|2. There is a rumour rife in this Court that certain noblemen and others, and amongt them the Count of Olive, have made an insurrection against the King, as well for religion as for tallies and imposts which the King tries to take from the Lords, due unto them by their tenants, and to annex the same to his revenues. These men could be content if there were more troubles in Spain, for there is in many places of this realm much trouble about religion, and the severe edict that was lately set forth, which he sent to the Queen at the time of its publication, which troubles are most spoken of in Auvergne.
|3. The Duke d'Aumale landed at Calais with the galleys from Scotland, ten or twelve days since, and repaired to the Court two or three days ago.
|4. The Queen's desire has been considered on all parts here, for the suppression of De Sacconay's book, especially by the Admiral, who has travailed to have order forthwith executed. The King sent to Lyons, where the author dwells, to have all the books suppressed and the author punished; the same order will be sent to Paris this day. The Duke of Guise and the Cardinal of Lorraine, when it was debated in Council, were willing to have it suppressed by the King's authority. Desires the Queen to let the French Ambassador know that she takes it in good part, especially at the hands of the Queen Mother and the King of Navarre.
|5. The clergy of France now assembled have offered the King, towards paying his debts, ten millions of francs, which he has refused, being too small a sum, and has demanded a greater subsidy, which it is thought he will obtain. The States are not yet dissolved, nor will they be until a resolute order is taken for the payment of the King's debts, and for matters of religion.
|6. On the 23rd inst. two young gentlemen upon a quarrel, fought at the court gate, one was killed, and the other is in great danger. The one that is dead, was called the Baron of Ingrade, of Normandy, gentleman of the King's chamber, the other is M. de Gersie, of Poitou.
|7. On the 24th inst, an Italian, calling himself John Baptista Baltran of Lyons, came to the writer's lodgings, and declared that lately he had been in England, and made a chargeable voyage, being detained there six weeks to his cost, and in the end not recompensed for his expenses. He also said that he had informed Lord Robert Dudley and Cecil (to signify to the Queen) that one, named Maniola de Corfeu, a Greek, was appointed by a great personage to make a voyage into England to poison the Queen. He had described the person, and other circumstances of Maniola to them, and said that the Greek was at Brussels lately with the Abbot of Martiningo, the Bishop of Arras, and Mr. Harvey, that lately came from Spain, all of whom were in consultation two days. Baptista also declared to him that the Bishop of Aquila was privy to the same; also, that after the Queen understood from him that Maniola had returned from Brussels towards Italy through France with the Abbot (who passed more than five months ago), she resolved to send one hither to discover the party and the matter. A short time before he left England, Cecil told him he would write to him in the matter if Baptista would confer with him therein, for which letter he stopped three or four days, and not hearing anything thereof, he repaired hither in consequence of his not being able to abide the expenses there, and being in this town he says he has discovered that Maniola has come hither with the Cardinal of Ferrara, and from hence he intends to repair into England to commit the deed. He declared to Throckmorton that if he would assure him of a good recompense for the charges he had been at, and the danger he puts himself in by discovering the matter, he would accompany the Greek to England, and there apprehend him and all his boxes with the sundry sorts of poison. Throckmorton said he had never heard of it before, but he assured him he would be well rewarded if he would so order the matter as the Greek might with his poisons be apprehended in England. He could not assure him of any certain sum, not knowing her pleasure.
|8. The bearer, Captain Alexander, having long been in misery by his imprisonment here, and at last having redeemed himself by paying his ransom, repairs into England upon the clemency which the Queen has extended towards him. He is very poor and has little to live on, the writer therefore hopes she will assist him and his children.
|9. M. de Vomenye (groom of the French King's privy chamber, and one that plays singularly upon the lute, and sings accordingly,) is desirous to become her servant. Wishes to know what answer he shall make.
|10. Lately sent by Mr. Sommer the images of the twelve Emperors, being recommended to her, Cecil, and him as medals of great antiquity, by Vergetius, who said he had commission from the Queen to make search for such things. He has used the best means he could by some expert Italians and others, to know the truth of the antiquity of those images; they suspect them to be a counterfeit. Desires the Queen to remember he is bound to a merchant of this town, either to deliver them again in good state, or to pay six hundred crowns of the sun within two months after the date of delivery, which was the 19th inst.—Paris, 26 Sept. 1561. Signed.
|Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 8.
|Sept. 26.
|539. Throckmorton to Cecil.
|1. Recommends the bearer, Mr. Alexander, to Cecil's pitiful consideration. The Queen has pardoned the offence imputed unto him, yet he thinks he is able to answer his cause, though not in law. She and Cecil might employ him in some place where he might attend at Court to receive strangers and Ambassadors, for in all Courts there is one appointed especially for that charge. Cecil may perceive what he thinks of the images by his letter to the Queen. A man who professes great knowledge has told him, since Somer left, that they are modern, and made of common copper, and cunningly gilt. Desires Cecil to remember that he stands bound in the sum of 600 crowns of the sun to deliver the same within two months.
|2. Twenty-three or twenty-four poor Englishmen were brought to this town by appellation from the sentence given againt them at St. Valery's, in Picardy, where they were apprehended, their ships and goods confiscated, and they condemned to the galleys for piracy. The master is named Thomas Elton, of Rye, from whence most of them came. They allege they went forth by order, and stand bound to the Queen's officers at Rye for their good behaviour. They say they met with Marychurch. of Dover, in the North Sea, whither they went a fishing, who took from them all their victuals, and in recompense gave them certain packs of woollen and linen cloth, which very likely were stolen. Elton being robbed of his victuals, plied towards Rye, but the wind being against him, he was driven to St. Valery, in Picardy, where they were apprehended and used with great extremity. They are prisoners now in the concierge at Paris. Desires Cecil to ascertain these men's behaviour, and inform him thereof speedily. Their ship was one of the properest barques belonging to Rye, and had in her, of one sort and another, forty pieces of ordnance. If Cecil intends to serve them, it would be well to talk sharply to the French Ambassador. Has written to the Lord Admiral therein. The Lord Warden of the ports can give some light in this matter, for amongst them is one named Ryte, whose father is servant to the Lord Warden. At the closing hereof Cecil's son arrived here, in consequence of the plague where he was.—Paris, 26 Sept. 1561. Signed.
|3. P. S.—The talk he lately had with one John Baptista Baltrand, who says he has lately discovered the intent of one Maniola of Corfu, (of which he has informed Cecil and Lord Robert Dudley,) Cecil may perceive by his letter to the Queen. The man is not well pleased with his usage there. Desires Cecil to rid him hence.
|Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 4.
|Sept. 26.
|540. John Somer to Throckmorton.
|1. Wrote on 2 Sept. from Boulogne, mentioning his detention by the contrary wind. Embarked on Monday at 9 a.m. and arrived at Dover at 7 o'clock, where he found a ship of the King of Sweden's fleet, freighted with twenty-four horses, whereof six were dead for want of sweet water. The ship set forth at the time of the King's embarking, but having continued company one day and night, they were all taken with a storm, (whereof they had part in Paris about three weeks ago), and so divided. This ship thought to bear with the coast of Flanders, having the wind stormy at the northwest, but were driven to the North Foreland, and thence brought to Dover. On Tuesday about noon he came to the Court, finding the Queen at St. James's, where her tarrying was uncertain, and rested on the King of Sweden's coming. Understands that he embarked on 1st Sept. with sixteen ships of war, and ten other ships of burden, and certain merchant ships, which came through the storm and arrived safe in the north country, and none other of the King's company, save the ship with the horses. Most imagine that the King turned back again. They look for him daily, and the Queen has directed all the nobles and others on the seacoast to be ready to receive him, and the gentlemen of every shire, with their wives, to be ready to come to Court. (fn. 1) There come with him his two brethren, and one of the Dukes of Saxe, with a number of his nobility; as Walwiche has told the writer.
|2. At his arrival he delivered his letters to Cecil, who brake the packet, read his own letter, and perused all such writings as were wrapped up in the Queen's letter, and then communed with him of the proceedings at Poissy, and of all things on that side. The writer then opened the matter of the medals at length, and showed them to him; he liked them very well, but was not skilful of their antiquity, but said that he would harken for some cunning body to inform him better of them, but would not yet believe that it was æs Corinthium. He had seen them in gold, silver, and brass, but not in this metal, and said that the price was excessive, and that the merchant was like to have his wares returned. The writer told him that, upon misliking of the price, Throckmorton was of advice that some good words of thanks were written to Vergetius, and some device found that he might not perceive that the Queen would stick for 600 crowns to have such a thing of price, but that either she had them already, or had conferred them with other pieces that are of æs Corinthium, and is well assured that these are not of it. Cecil said that it should be so.
|3. The writer being in hand with Cecil about Throckmorton's revoke, answered that none had more travailed to have him home than he, and had lately named two or three to the Queen, but could never get any resolute answer. He will not, however, spare to follow it when time serves.
|4. After this Cecil said that he would go to the Queen in the park, and that the writer should see her. As soon as the Queen saw him, she staid and gave him her hand to kiss, and asked how Throckmorton and his wife did, and how Lady Throckmorton "could away with France." Thereunto he answered that Throckmorton had his health meetly well, yet as a man subject more to sickness than health; and as for the liking of France, though the country was healthful and to be liked, yet they desired nothing more than to come out of it. With this she brake up the letter, and asked the writer how things stood in France, who answered that by her letter and other things she should perceive. She then read one side, and perceiving the rest to be long, said that she would read it at her return to her chamber. The writer began to tell her of the proceedings at Poissy in matters of religion. "No," (quoth she), "I care not for that; let them agree (for me) as they will; I have nothing to do how they speed. Tell me who governeth, and in what credit is the house of Guise, and how do the house of Bourbon and they agree together." Whereunto he answered as much as he knew. "Yea, faith," (quoth she), "I never saw such a reconciliation as was made between the Prince of Condé and the Duke of Guise; was there so much ado to utter those few words, and those of no greater matter? But thereby the French humour may well be deciphered." Then perceiving something under the writer's cloak, (which was the box with the medals,) she asked him what he had there, who declared the matter at good length. The Queen wondered at Vergetius' diligence, and thereby suspected that his part was therein. "And," (quoth she), "if they be of that price, I will tell him that I have the very same already, as I think I have, indeed, marry, they be in silver." Because it was late she said that she would see them on the morrow. So bringing the gilt box, the Queen "lawed" [laughed] well to see them so daintily handled and curiously laid, for the writer had laid them in order in the holes made for that purpose, and covered them with a piece of crimson velvet. Then she called their names, and scanned as many of their devices as she and he could decipher. She then bade him leave them until she had spoken with Cecil. The next day Cecil told him that he had inquired for one to consider them, and would have them touched to know the metal, but that yet he could have none that could such skill, and willed him to leave them with him. Does not think that the Queen minds to have them for the price. Has divers times told Cecil of the bond for their sending back. Chaloner says that if he were rich he would give 100 crowns for them.
|5. Has been earnestly in hand with the Marquis, the Earls of Pembroke and Arundel, the Chamberlain, Controller, and Vice-Chamberlain for consideration of Throckmorton's revocation, who have all answered that they have done as much as if he were their brother, but that they cannot perceive any inclination on the Queen's behalf, who says she will consider him ere long, and alleges the scarceness of men to succeed him. In talking with the Queen, she said that the things of France were now so quiet, that saving the manners' sake she needed no Ambassador there at all. Answered that it was a meet time to train up a man who was not practised in the matters of ambassades, and that she might well revoke Throckmorton.
|6. Lethington had gone long before his coming; he came with thanks and offer of kindness. The Queen has sent to the Queen of Scotland Sir Peter Mewtas. Hither are come no particularities thence this good while. Has sent the letters to Lethington and Randolph by Cecil's means, and has delivered the box with the treaty to him. Lord Grey is in town, to whom he delivered Throckmorton's letter. He says that he paid the 800 crowns long ago to Sir Robert Stafford, thinking that Deodatto had received the same. If Sir Robert can get leave he will come into France, and serve for the payment himself.
|7. On Sept. 26 the Lady Catherine was brought abed in the Tower of a boy. Lord Hertford and she agree upon the time, place, and company of their marriage, but cannot bring either witness or minister. They must either find out the minister, or determine what the law will say if it be a marriage or no. The matter lies chiefly, notwithstanding all determination, in the Queen's mercy. Beza's oration and declaration are being translated into English by Mr. Mason. The Cardinal's answer would fain be seen here. Sir Thomas Chaloner is waiting for his dispatch, and looks daily for the warrant for his money. He sends his stuff by sea, and minds to come in post, with three with him, to Tours, where his horses and train shall meet him. He thinks it will be fifteen or twenty days ere he go.
|8. Minds to go on the 27th or 28th to find his old master at Canterbury, who comes hither six or seven days after Michaelmas. As to the matter meant towards him in the Court, which Cecil wrote about, he hears no more of it. Cecil told the Earl of Pembroke in the writer's hearing that he had moved the Queen, whom he thought would bestow it on him. M. Damville and the Grand Prior will not be here these fifteen days. All things in this realm are very quiet. Irish matters are in better case than they were. On the 25th the French Ambassador came to the Court with three of the hostages, Camillac, Mouy, and Du Pont, to the Queen after her progress, on which day the Ambassador of Spain was with her.—St. James's, 26 Sept. 1561. Signed.
|9. P. S.—Mr. Gresham is in Flanders. The younger Francis is dead in London, not of his hurt altogether, but of a fever and faint heart.
|Orig. Add. Endd. Slightly injured by damp. Pp. 8.
|Sept. 27.
|541. Sir T. Chamberlain to the Queen.
|1. Received the Queen's letters of the 9th and 22nd July, within six days of each other, with other of her letters to the King, which he has delivered. Declared to the King her pleasure concerning the common traffic lately forbidden, as it seems only by the generality of the words of the Statute. Although the Queen thought it strange, being against the treaties passed between their progenitors, yet she would not make any alteration until the matter was imparted to him, whereby he might see how necessary it was to be continued for the profit of both realms. Amongst the Statutes made by his father is one at the suit of this nation, craving by petition the free haunts and traffic with England; she did not doubt that he allowed the treaties made for that purpose. The writer also said, if it came to argument which of the realms could best forbear the other, England would not be found unfurnished of commodities meet for other realms, and could forbear sundry foreign ones. Whereas the Statute did seem to forbid the whole common traffic, yet it only appeared in effect to prohibit England from having iron out of Biscay, for in Andalusia (without any regard to the Statute) they were glad to suffer English ships to lade and depart with their commodities. One was a necessary merchandise, (although England is not destitute of the same), but the other was unprofitable, and might have been prohibited, were it not for observing the treaty established for that purpose. England (he said) had iron mines as well as other countries, which in an extremity could serve their turn. He said he hoped the King would consider what benefit England brought to their country by sending from thence great quantities of wines and fruits; and that some English merchants sent from a town of Andalusia called Xeres de la Frontera at least 40,000 butts of wine annually, besides eight or ten tons of fruit, which wines and fruit they are not able to consume themselves, whereby they are furnished of above 200,000 ducats annually to provide for their other necessaries, without which they could not live. He thought meet to inform the King by what suggestion he and his Council were brought to believe the Statute to serve for the maintenance of his shipping, which will be found to serve but slightly for that purpose. Whereas they sought to persuade the King that the common traffic was distressing ships of this country, in consequence of strangers resorting there with their ships and commodities, and taking back again commodities from hence, the contrary can be proved, and the traffic is no impediment to the maintaining of shipping. To the first he told the King, that as in Biscay, they had for a long time felled timber for building ships, and planted none again, so there was scarcely any now, and it had increased to double the price that it was thirty years ago, whereby such as were wont to build ships were now obliged to forbear. Those of Biscay frankly confess that of late years their ships have been so often stopped for the King's service, and so badly paid, that they have been obliged to turn to other trades. He alleged another reason to prove the country was not destitute of shipping by their trading further off, and that they have found a trade unto the "New found land" for fish, which they did not previously occupy so much. The riches of the Indies daily increasing, they apply themselves to that trade, either by freighting them, or selling the same in Seville for that voyage as soon as they are made. He was not in want of ships, but lacked them when he needed their service, because previous to this new trade they used only to go to Fianders and England, and divers parts of the Mediterranean Sea.
|2. He told the King the scarcity of ships could only proceed from the dearth of timber, and that it must be apparent to him that the common traffic between the two realms did not diminish his ships, but brought to his country great benefits. The Queen prayed him to give redress to so necessary a thing of importance with all speed. Hereupon the King desired him to put the whole discourse in writing, and he would not fail to take order therein.
|3. He then told the King that sundry of the Queen's subjects in this country had informed her of certain wrongs done unto them, but the consideration thereof being referred to him, he was loath to trouble him [the King] with private causes, if redress were to be found. Chamberlain said he would acquaint himself of their process, and examine the parties of this matter ere he troubled him therewith. Repeated to the King the substance of two of the complaints, to make him have some consideration of the cruelties used. He did this because he had before had conversation with some of the parties, which were not able, in reasoning with them, to give him knowledge of their own cases. He therefore thought meet not to trouble him more than he could help, having always had prompt redress given him at the first demand.
|4. Having the matter of Bristol and Barnstaple in forwardness before the Queen's letters came, for by his solicitude and the Conte Feria's travail the merchants and mariners are with their ships released, putting sureties to answer the law, which is as it were pro forma tantum; so now he travails for restitution and recompence of such things as were pilfered from them at their apprehension, and for damage done to the merchandise, for which he has given, by the King's appointment, a remembrance, with the discourse about the common traffic, to the Duke of Alva. Understands that they of the Low Countries have made complaints to the Queen for lack of justice, especially in the Admiralty, and could not obtain redress.
|5. In the meantime another misfortune has happened to three ships of London, coming to the vintage in Andalusia, who upon the coast near Cadiz found at sea a Portugal carvel, under all sail, without any one in her, into which they put some mariners and made way towards Cadiz. By the way they met a captain of the King's (going to meet a fleet coming from the Indies), who made them strike, and finding Englishmen in the carvel, said the ships had been robbed and the men thrown overboard, and thereupon tortured nine or ten of the mariners. But finding nothing else by their confession, he left two of the ships and the carvel in sequester with the justices in Cadiz, and took the third with him towards the islands to seek for the said fleet coming from the Indies. In the meantime the master and mariners of the carvel arrived at Seville, and declared that in the night, upon such a coast, they abandoned their carvel, and went ashore in their boat, upon hearing a piece of ordnance fired, fearing there were Moors at sea. The Englishmen still remain under arrest, besides the loss they have had. He has moved the King to write to Cadiz for their delivery, for which he has also given the Duke of Alva a remembrance.
|6. Four or five of the Bishops are appointed to go to the General Council; some have already gone. He would gladly have sent the King's resolution concerning the traffic, but could not obtain it at this time.—Madrid, 27 Sept. 1561. Signed.
|Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 7.
|Sept. 27.
|542. Guido Gianetti to the Queen.
|1. The imprisonment of seven months which he has unjustly suffered has been the cause of his long silence, but he now writes upon his release. The great respect which the Venetians bear to the Pope made them desirous of sending the writer to Rome, which they would have done had not they been told of the services which he had rendered to the Queen. The matter ultimately turned upon a question of jurisdiction. An answer to the letter which she wrote on his behalf five months ago has frequently been solicited by his active agent Jacomo Ragazzoni, but the devotion of the Venetians to the Pope has been a serious obstacle; however, he has at last been liberated upon giving security for his appearance before the Council of Ten, who will have to answer to the Pope for having freed him.
|2. If this persecution is to continue, the chief accusation before the Inquisition will be that he has a prebend in England. He will frankly profess his devotion to her service, which, though prejudicial to him at Rome, ought to be the contrary at Venice. He asks her to cause to be forwarded to him a testimonial of his services to her, by which he hopes to be delivered from the persecution and danger in which he is held in consequence of the security which he has given. The Council, having shown sufficient respect to the Pope by his long imprisonment, will now, if she interests herself in his favour, act upon her recommendation. He has not wherewith to pay the expenses of the bond which he has given for his appearance, although it is an insignificant amount.—Venice, 27 Sept. 1561. Signed.
|Orig. Hol. Add. Endd. Ital. Pp. 3.
|Sept. 27.
|543. Guido Gianetti to Cecil.
|Has not been able to write to him, having been undeservedly imprisoned for nearly seven months, but as he is now released on bail, he will endeavour to return to his former regularity of writing. Desires Cecil to forward his letter to the Queen, and to endeavour to obtain her protection for him against the Roman power. If she would write to the Doge he would be restored to full liberty, and freed from all danger. He is not afraid that the Council will send him to Rome, as they would esteem it a disgrace to act the part of a constable for a foreign Prince; but it would be very inconvenient if the Roman Inquisitors should send a judgment against him to the Venetian tribunal of the Inquisition, for then it may be urged that he is a favourer of England and the Queen, and that he enjoys the fruits of an English canonry. His defence would be that this is no offence at law at Venice, although it might be capital at Rome; and he would plead his naturalization as an Englishman. As this would very much irritate the Papists, so he would have more to fear from them. This was also the cause of their delay in answering his letter, and also of his long imprisonment, as they have the greatest respect for the Pope.—Venice, 27 Sept. 1561. Signed.
|Orig. Hol., with seal. Add. Endd. Lat. Pp. 2.
|Sept. 27.
|544. — to Shers.
|Guido Gianetti, whose release from prison was mentioned in the writer's last letters, desires to be recommended. The Duke of Ferrara has returned from Ferrara with the fever, and the Cardinal of Este is confined to bed. The Turkish armada has returned to Constantinople, excepting ten galleys, which convey the King of Algiers to Algiers. The Spanish fleet is going to the Goletta. Hopes speedily to be able to state that the King of France has restored the five fortresses to the Duke, the writer's master. The pregnancy of the Duchess is confirmed. Nothing is heard of the Council; that of France will supply its place.—Venice, 27 Sept. 1561. Signed, but the signature is torn off.
|Orig., with seal. Add. Endd.: Advices. Ital. Pp. 2.
|Sept. 27.
|545. N. Stopio to Sir John Mason.
|Wrote last Saturday with advices, as usual, and sends the intelligence which accompanies the present letter. Letters of the 20th ult. have arrived from Constantinople, but nothing as to their contents has yet transpired.—Venice, 27 Sept. 1561. Signed.
|Orig. Hol., with seal. Add.: Endd. Advices. Ital. Pp. 2.
|Sept. 28.
|546. Charges in the North.
|A brief of the extraordinary charges in the office of the ordnance in the north, viz., the wages of fifteen artificers left in the north parts by the Duke of Somerset after the journey of Musselburgh Field, 299l. 0s. 6d.; wages of eight artificers, augmented by the Duke of Norfolk at the siege of Leith, 166l. 2s.; wages of labourers, 12l. 17s.; coals and provisions for the armour, 85l. 0s. 1d.; freights from Newcastle to Berwick, 44l. 10s.; total, 607l. 10s. 7d.—Signed by John Bennett.
|Endd. Pp. 2.
|Sept. 29.
|547. Feast of St. Michael.
|The names of those present at the Feast of St. Michael at St. Germain-en-Laye:—The King, the Duke of Orleans, the King of Navarre, the Constable, the Duke of Guise, the Prince of Rochesurion, M. De Roche du Main, the Conte De Grueire, M. De Gonnore, M. DeTremoille, Mons. De Curcolles M. De Sipiere, M. De Lansac.
|Endd. Pp. 2.
|Sept. 29.
|548. Valentine Browne to Cecil.
|In the new book of rates and charges for Berwick there was nothing limited for such costs and charges as arose by keeping and repairing the ordnance and armour in the charge of Mr. Bennett, which he declares amounts to 606l. 10s. 7d. Has viewed the said charge with the Marshal and Controller, and finds that it grows by reason of the great proportion of great ordnance, armour, dags, hacbuts, bows and arrows, and other weapons that were last year in the field, and returned home spoiled of their stocks and rusty, and would have been utterly lost if they had not been repaired. Encloses a form of warrant to be sent to him for payment of that which is past, and for the artificers whom it will be necessary to continue, and who might be put into some of the ordinary bands. Other charges, such as coals, iron, and buckles for the armour, might be declared to the Governor and the Controller, that they might consider the necessity.—Berwick, 29 Sept. 1561. Signed.
|Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 2.
|Sept. 29.
|549. Charges for Berwick.
|The Lord Treasurer's account for Berwick, Michaelmas, 3 Eliz.
|Due at Christmas last, 18,885l. 19s. 4d.; towards which there is money due from the various receivers and for rents, etc., 10,699l. 14s. 9d.; deficiency, 8,186l. 4s. 8d.
|Endd. by Cecil: 15 Feb. 1561. Pp. 4.
|Sept. 29.
|550. Charges for Berwick.
|Rate of the yearly charge for sundry artificers to remain in the office of John Bennett, master of the ordnance there; amounting to 203l. 15s. 10d.
|Endd. Pp. 2.
|Sept. 29.
|551. Charges for Berwick.
|Artificers to be discharged at Michaelmas, viz., eleven men employed about the ordnance, which will effect a saving of 176l. 6s. 4d. per annum.—Signed by John Bennett.
|Endd. Pp. 2.
|[Sept. 29.]
|552. Charges for Berwick.
|The Marshal of Berwick receives for pay and allowance for his followers 260l. per annum, and has to pay them 218l., so that there remains but 42l. He has spent in repairs to his house and other charges above 400l.; so he is not able to bear this expense.
|Endd. Pp. 2.
|[Sept. 29.]
|553. Charges for Berwick.
|The Lord Treasurer's account for Berwick.
|Sum total of debt, 23,173l. 3s. 1½d.; paid, 20,815l. 6s. 4d. remainder, 2,257l. 16s. 9d. [sic], followed by a list of subsidies, rents, etc. whereby it is to be discharged.
|Endd. in Cecil's hand: Not true. Pp. 4.
|554. Fortifications of Berwick.
|Memorial of things communed upon by the Council with Lord Grey and Sir Richard Lee.
|1. Lee should repair to Berwick to consider with Lord Grey the condition of the ground upon the south-west corner of the new fortifications towards the castle, where the former bulwark is next the water-side; whether it is subject to the mine or no, and the remedy.
|2. To devise how the whole of the new fortifications may be enclosed for this winter, so that the watch and ward may be upon the ramparts of the same. In this part it was thought meet that the east side of the bulwark next the Snook should be ordered so as it should not be assaultable, and to provide that the trench from that place to Cantwell should be made guardable from any sudden attempt.
|3. To see to the number of workmen, that no more be kept this winter than were necessary in respect of the works to come this next year.
|4. Lee was also willed to consider whether it were not more profitable to have the masonry and other works let out by the great, rather than as they be, by the day.
|Draft, in Cecil's writing. Endd. Pp. 2.
|555. Copy of the above, enlarged with further instructions (in draft), to consider the manner of the building of the inhabitants' houses, and not to suffer any to be built without the Governor and Lee first seeing the plan, and to see that none be built to interfere with the repair of the soldiers to the walls.
|Corrected by Cecil. Endd. Pp. 5.
|556. Fortifications of Berwick.
|"A declaration of the length and height of the fortifications of Berwick from the point of the bulwark on the west side next Tweed unto a place called Cattewell," viz., walled to the height of fourteen feet, 4,743 feet; to the height of eleven feet, 370 feet; the foundations to be taken of the rest, amounting to 2,149 feet.
|Note by Cecil: This book was delivered by Sir Richard Lee at St. James's, 1561. Orig. Pp. 3.
|557. Fortifications of Berwick.
|"An estimate of all the charge for making up the work from the point of the bulwark on the west side next Tweed round about to Cattewell, twenty-two feet high from the upper bed of the first course of the foundation." Total for materials and labour, 50,245l. 11s.
|Orig. Endd. Pp. 19.
|558. Fortifications at Berwick.
|Calculations of the number of workmen and others who can be employed for one month on the fortifications, for 1,000l., 1,500l., and 2,000l. respectively.
|Endd. Pp. 8.
|Sept. 30.
|559. Conference at Poissy.
|Articles agreed upon by the deputies on both sides in the matter of the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
|1. Since faith makes to be present things which are promised, and receives truly the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, they therefore acknowledge the presence of His Body and Blood in the Sacred Supper, in which He truly offers, gives, and exhibits the substance of His Body and Blood by the operation of the Holy Ghost. They therefore receive and eat spiritually and by faith that body which died for us, that we may be bone of His bone and flesh of His flesh, so as to be quickened and receive all that is requisite for salvation.—30 Sept. 1561.
|Another confession, dated 1 Oct. 1561.
|2. They confess that Jesus Christ in His Supper truly offers, gives, and exhibits the substance of His Body and Blood by the operation of the Holy Ghost, and that they receive and eat sacramentally, spiritually and by faith, that same Body which was dead for us, that we may be bone of His bone and flesh of His flesh, so as to be thereby quickened and receive all that is required for our salvation. But since faith founded upon God's Word makes and renders present things promised, we receive truly and actually the true and natural Body and Blood of our Lord by the power of the Holy Spirit. On this account we acknowledge the presence of His Body and Blood in His Holy Supper.
|Signed on the part of the ministers by Peter Martyr, Theod. de Beza, N. Gallasius, A. Marlorat, and J. De L'Espine; and on the part of their adversaries by the Bishops of Valence and Sens, and doctors Salignac, Bouteiller, and D'Espence, doctors of the Sorbonne. It is added that these confessions have been proposed in order that they might come to some accord, without signing on one side or the other; the deputies promising to communicate in writing the replies of the Bishops.
|Copy. Endd. by Cecil. Slightly injured by damp. Lat. Pp. 2.
|Sept. 30.
|560. Another copy of the above.
|Copy. Endd. Lat. Pp. 3.
|Sept. 30.
|561. Translation of the above into French.
|Copy. Endd. Slightly injured by damp. Fr. Pp. 2.
|Sept. 30.
|562. Another copy of the above.
|Fr. Pp. 3.
|Sept. 30.
|563. Warrant for Sir Thomas Challoner.
|Warrant for the Chamberlain of the Exchequer to pay to Sir Thomas Challoner five marks daily for his diets during the time that he remains Ambassador resident with the King of Spain. The money is to be paid four months beforehand, and to count from the last of September. All posting expenses are also to be allowed him.
|Copy. Endd. Pp. 3.
|Sept. 30.
|564. Challoner's Expenses.
|"Sums paid to Sir Thomas Challoner, Knt. and Ambassador in Spain, as well for his diets, after the rate of 66s. 8d. per diem, as also for his extraordinary charges during his ambassade there, by virtue of the Queen's warrant, dated 30 Sept., 3 Eliz.," amounting to 5,606l. 2s. 7d.
|565. Petition of Adam Logan.
|Adam Logan, Cuthbert Litill, William Logan, Gilbert Forest, and others, owners of the John of Leith, complain to the Queen of Scots that their said ship, laden with salt and wine, during her homecoming, was on the 19th August, off Huntly, taken by some of the Queen of England's ships commanded by one Woolstock; her captain and some of the mariners were taken on board the English vessels, whilst the ship and the rest of her crew were taken to Tynmouth. Offer to repair any injury done to any Englishman. Beg for her favourable letters to the Queen and Council of England, whereby their ship and goods may be set at liberty.
|Orig. Add. Endd. Broadside.


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Hi all!
As always, I'll start by preemptively apologizing if there already is a thread for a similar issue.
So, here's the deal.
I have a Netgear N150 ADSL+router. Often times (especially when my roommate in particular is on the wifi), it'll start dropping packets for fun, though its not exclusive to him on the connection, it just happens without fail when hes on. I started by pinging the modem and my ISP server, and what usually happens when it starts slowing down is that packets begin to get dropped, and it shows on my ping to modem. Other times, the same thing will happen, but the modem ping + server ping will be fine.
This is what usually happens: say, I try and search for something on google, it'll stall at 'establishing secure connection/ connecting' , or while I'm in the middle of a video it'll just drop. One fix, strangely enough is closing the browser and opening it up again
The other is of course, putting the modem off and on again, though this doesn't work out too well either, because then what often happens is that I can't reconnect to the network, it gets stuck on 'Attempting to authenticate' in my wireless network adapters page. This is fixed by once again putting it on and off.
The speed itself never actually drops (either it goes at full speed or no speed), and the lights on the modem don't show a problem, which tell me that its probably not a wiring issue. Could it be a wiring issue?
We've had our ISP send someone over 5 times, and everytime they say they have no idea. For example, buzzfeed, or the guardian often don't open for weeks on end, but they claim that its not possible that its a problem from their end
So, what do you guys think?
1.) Is it a problem with the router?
2.) The technician said that its a broadcast virus, or something of that sort, but I've run a couple of virus scans (AVG) + a full run of Malware bytes, and a CCleaner run. nothing. Any idea about that?
3.) I then tried to use wireshark, but can't make heads or tails of it. What should I check, and how should I check?
4.) If this is inconclusive, what diagnostics should I run? Specifically, if I call the ISP guy again, what diagnostics should I have ready to show him? (DNS flush + TCP/IP stack reset also done)
Thanks for all your help in advance guys
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It might not be a virus and nor torrent. It might a program that went AWOL doing it.
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We all know that diamonds are a girl's best friend, but how about gumballs this year? A new take on the candy necklace, this easy gumball craft is sure to get you some hugs and kisses. You can give these to the sweet girls in your life or hand them out at a Valentine's Party.
1. Using a metal skewer, pierce one side of the gumball. Hold the top of the gumball steady as you guide the skewer (see photo). This will prevent the skewer from slipping off the slick surface of the gumball.
2. Flip the gumball over and pierce another hole directly opposite to the first hole. If you try to poke a hole straight through both sides at once, the gumball will crack.
3. The hardest part is stringing the ribbon. Use a large needle to thread the ribbon through the gumballs. Thinner ribbon is easier to string. Tie a knot between each gumball as you string it.
Tip: Look for bags of single colored gumballs at your local party supply store.
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And with their final pick in the NFL draft, Packers take WR Jeff Janis
Green Bay - The Packers have selected WR Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State University (Division II) with the No. 236 overall pick in the seventh round on Saturday. He is 6-3, 218 pounds from Tawas City, Mich.
According to NFL.com, he is two-time Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Back of the Year and two-time first-team AP Little All-American (2012-13) pick.
In 2013 he led Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) in most major receiving categories after posting 83 receptions for 1,572 yards and 14 touchdowns.
2012: Started in all 11 games, and his 1,635 receiving yards were the most in Division II.
From NewJersey.com: "Although he did not face elite competition at Saginaw Valley State, Janis did dominate the past two years. In 2012, Janis finished with 106 catches for 1,635 yards and 17 touchdowns. He nearly matched that in 2013, finishing with 83 catches for 1,572 yards and 14 scores."
Packers GM Ted Thompson said Janis basically tested off the charts on the measurables.
"Janis impressed scouts with a time of 4.42 in the 40-yard dash. The 6-foot-3 receiver also had strong numbers in the bench press (20 reps) and 3-cone drill (6.64 seconds)."
"Janis received an invitation from Michigan to take part in workouts in front of more than 40 NFL scouts and executives. Michigan had around a dozen of its own players participate at the event.... Janis, who did most of the measurable drills at the NFL Combine in February, only ran the 60-yard shuttle.
"They didn't release the official exact number, but he ran a hell of a time," said SVSU coach Jim Collins.
Here are highlights of what he said in a conference call with reporters Saturday night:
He thought he would go in the fourth or sixth round; it just didn't happen that way.
He and his quarterback were throwing and running routes, to prepare for the Pro Day workout at Michigan.
"I really showed I can compete with the best guys in the nation."
Excited to be a Packer. "To be honest I didn't have that much interaction with the Packers." Other teams showed more interest, actually. "I'm not complaining!"
He mirrors his game after Packers WR Jordy Nelson. "Yeah definitely, I watched him. I mirror my game after him, whenever anybody asks me. To be able to play with him is going to be a great experience. I'm looking forward to learning from him. Hopefully he can help me become a better player."
(how he ended up at Saginaw Valley) "I came from a really small high school, and I had an injury. I broke my finger my senior year, didn't have any stats at receiver. I played running back and I just ended up not going to a Division I school, I didn't have any offers. I started visiting Division II schools and Saginaw Valley was the last one I visited. And I really liked it. The coaches offered me a scholarship the next day and I took it. And I am really happy with my experience here."
(At what point was the NFL realistic?) "After my junior year, after I put up some pretty big numbers. My coaches and people around me started talking about actually playing at the next level. That's when I kind of realized it could be something that I could do. After my senior year I kind of had another good year. That's when I really started believing it."
(Taste of better competition in Mobile, but speed of game? Are you ready?) "We played some good competition at Saginaw Valley. Teams that have won national championships. It (senior bowl) wasn't really that different to me. Compared to those team with all around good speed. Obviously every team we played against doesn't have the same talent as a Division I school. But I didn't think it was anything I couldn't handle. I thought I did really well Senior Bowl week.
(He's the third WR drafted by the Packers): "I am really excited. I know you guys got Abbrederis, we're really good buddies and we were texting throughout the whole draft. Its funny it seems every where we go we were always stuck together. Roommates at the Senior Bowl. Trained together at San Diego. I'm really looking forward to going out there and competing with him.
(How did you guys hit it off) We actually met at ATI in San Diego when we were training for the combine. Then we ended up both going to the Senior Bowl and we were roommates there. In just two and a half months of getting to know each other, we ended up on the same flights a couple of times. We're pretty good buddies."
(Was he encouraging): "Yeah he's similar to me. We helped each other out as much as we possibly could. We gave each other pointers."
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Ryan Fitzpatrick's first half with the Tennessee Titans could not have gone much worse than it did against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5. His first five passes fell silent while the offense went three-and-out on the first five drives. The good news is Fitzpatrick's performance in the second half is why the team will be in good hands going forward.
It is true the signal caller wasted two golden opportunities in the fourth quarter when he tossed an interception on two separate drives. However, the fact that the Titans were able to come back and challenge the Chiefs in the second half without starting quarterback Jake Locker certainly says a lot about the team. It also says that Fitzpatrick is someone who can do great things with the offense when he is given some time to build chemistry with the receivers.
It was obvious the Tennessee quarterback and the receivers were not on the same page. That was somewhat expected since they are used to a different player under center. One week is simply not enough time to get acquainted. It is one thing to be converting plays in practice, but game day is a completely different ball game.
With that being said, Fitzpatrick proved that he is not afraid to put the ball in his hands and lead the team. He showed that when he ran for a nine-yard touchdown that gave the Titans the lead in the fourth quarter. Even though the score did not stand, it still showed that he is not afraid to risk his body for the success of the team.
Many fans may be upset with Fitzpatrick's performance. However, a quick look at the bright side and it is evident that he will give Tennessee a legitimate shot to win over the next few weeks.


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The site at Loughry College would be the perfect location for the new super-council, Mid Ulster MP Francie Molloy has said.
According to Mr Molloy the new Chief Executive of the super council Anthony Tohill has already made enquiries about the availability of facilities at the college.
The revelation comes just days after the police and fire training college at Desertcreat suffered yet another massive setback, with the £150m project set to be re-specified and re-tendered.
However, the Sinn Fein MP says he remains confident the college will be built, albeit on a smaller scale, and together with a super council base at Loughry College could make the region a leading hub for government services.
He said: "Loughry, particularly with the Desertcreat development, could be used to build the infrastructure which would allow the new council offices to be central to it, and attract other parts of government into it.
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A new GoDaddy ad scheduled to debut this week shows NASCAR drivers Danica Patrick and Tony Stewart "trying to out-prank each other," according to Bruce Horovitz of USA TODAY. The ad marks the first time the pair has "appeared together in a GoDaddy spot." Patrick in the ad, which was written "but not produced by GoDaddy's new agency, BFG9000," is shown in Stewart's garage, trying to "explain to viewers that they can get a free domain name when they purchase the Website Builder from GoDaddy." Each time she tries to talk, Stewart "purposely starts using his noisy air wrench, and cuts her off." After several attempts, a "clearly annoyed Patrick finally manages to explain the deal." However, the ad "ends with Stewart's car up on blocks -- with all four tires missing." A "guilty-looking Patrick smirks, while holding the air wrench in her hands." Patrick, who is under contract with the company through '15, said that she "prefers GoDaddy's new brand direction" of toning down racy material. She added she would be "surprised" if the company goes back to some of the sexually themed ads. However, Patrick said, "I'm on board for anything they do" (USATODAY.com, 7/15).
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76ers C Joel Embiid and Celtics F Marcus Smart "have signed contracts" with adidas, according to sources cited by Rodger Bohn of SLAMONLINE.com. Exact terms were "not disclosed, but it was confirmed that both contracts will be multi-year deals." adidas has "quietly established the best group of rookies" of the '14 NBA Draft class with Cavaliers F Andrew Wiggins and Jazz G Dante Exum also in the fold (SLAMONLINE.com, 7/15). In Toronto, Morgan Campbell noted Wiggins' $2M annual salary with adidas is a "fraction of the figure that rippled through the internet." Companies now "prefer to sign rookies to smaller deals, wait a few years, then lavish larger contracts on the ones who become famous enough to single-handedly drive sales." SportsOneSource analyst Matt Powell said, "The brands have said (they) just can't justify these giant contracts for rookies. It took LeBron James years before he was really able to justify his contract (through sales)." adidas Head of Global Basketball Sports Marketing Chris Grancio in an e-mail wrote that the company "plans to use Wiggins to help sell a line of sneakers slated for a fall release," but added that a Wiggins signature shoe "isn't forthcoming." Grancio wrote, "A signature collection could certainly happen in the future but there are no plans in place at this time. As we get to know Andrew, we'll begin to further define that strategy together" (TORONTO STAR, 7/15).
SUMMER BREEZE: In Las Vegas, Alan Snel wrote engaging players is "just one way" adidas activates its "official NBA apparel and outfitter sponsorship deal" during the Samsung NBA Summer League. The Royal Crown bar, called, "The Club," is a "popular attraction" for Thomas & Mack Center guests, but this week, it is "off-limits to NBA fans, as workers erected walls a week ago to enclose a swanky hospitality, meet-and-greet zone for adidas." adidas Global Sports Marketing Dir Jim Gatto said that the company suite is "being used to meet player agents, cut shoe endorsement deals, showcase future products and conduct 3-D symmetrical foot scanning to fit athletes with proper shoe sizes." Summer League VP/Business Operations Albert Hall said that there is a "growing trend of NBA sponsors such as adidas and teams using the summer league to more aggressively work with clients and fans" (LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 7/15).
U.S. G Tim Howard and F Clint Dempsey's value as advertising spokespersons "soared with their stellar World Cup performances," according to data from The Marketing Arm cited by Cheryl Hall of the DALLAS MORNING NEWS. Howard is now "recognized by more than a third of Americans" and when it comes to "endorsement value, Howard ranks No. 17 in a field of about 3,500 celebrities in the agency's database." Dempsey is known by nearly 30% of American consumers and ranks No. 33 when it comes to "being a pitchman" (DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 7/16). Howard's agent recently said he is closing in on several new deals for his client, and Howard said it is important to him to be seen as a role model to kids. When looking for corporate partners, he said they need to "feel the same way about their own images." Those are the company he would "like to be associated with." He said he does not believe he has "just jumped at any opportunity because a company wanted me." Howard: "Just because there was money on the table doesn't mean that I took it." Howard noted most endorsement deals are "oftentimes pretty short-lived," as companies are "often not looking to do tremendously long contracts." Howard: "They're always trying to catch the next big thing. I do believe that relationships are important. I always feel that if it works for me and it works for them, if there's a good rapport, then longer-term relationships -- one year, two years, five years, whatever that means -- help to grow my brand and the company's brand. Consistency's important" (ADWEEK.com, 7/14).
Atlanta-based marketing firm CSE notes the Twitter account for @Brazuca, the adidas-made official ball of the World Cup, has 3 million-plus followers, which more than doubles @adidasfootball's total. The content was identical and the posts were similar, both using David Beckham and changing the Brazuca's colors to green and white for the World Cup Final. There were subtle differences in the messages but @adidasfootball had 65% better engagement. Even though the two accounts worked together, it was interesting to see an account with half the followers more than double the engagement. Regardless, @brazuca used clever content time and again to engage followers leading into the Final (CSE).
PIZZA, PIZZA: Houston Pizza Venture, which is owned by Papa John's, yesterday announced a partnership with Texans DE J.J. Watt for this season. Starting this August and going through the Super Bowl, 10% of sales every Tuesday at all Papa John's locations in the greater Houston area will be donated to the J.J. Watt Foundation (PSP).
GOLDEN YEARS: ESPN.com's Paul Lukas noted images from an adidas retail catalog circulating on the Internet yesterday revealed all NBA teams that have won a championship will "wear a small gold tab on their back jersey collars" starting with the '14-15 season. The gold championship tab would be the "first league-wide championship badge ever used by one of the 'Big Four' North American professional sports leagues" (ESPN.com, 7/15).


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Amsterdam's oldest hotel, De L'Europe has been playing host to royalty and the most distinguished guests – celebrities and businessmen from around the world, since it opened in 1896. The hotel which has remained independently owned and operated since its establishment, has regained its splendour following a US$ 61 million meticulous renovation which was completed in June 2011. The hotel is uniquely situated in the heart of Amsterdam, in the most lively and authentic quarters of the city, within walking distance to all museums and galleries.
The river location allows spectacular views, both vibrant and authentic – gazing at the swans and boats go down the Amstel river can be the most relaxing and fulfilling moment, while staying in one of the hotel's rooms or suites. At the time of my visit, just after Christmas, the hotel was beautifully adorned with seasonal decorations, enhancing the romantic mood.
The hotel's main lobby is home to the Promenade, a salon type lounge, surrounded by replicas of 17th-century Dutch Masters paintings and impressive crystal chandeliers. The majestic Promenade is still the meeting point for the local elite, the most elegant site to be seen, a traditional English afternoon tea serving being the highlight of the Promenade.
Crowning its already iconic reputation, Executive chef Richard van Oostenbrugge of Bord'Eau, the fine dining restaurant of Hotel de L'Europe, was awarded one Michelin star in December 2012. Bord'Eau features contemporary fine dining expectations using locally sourced ingredients. Head Sommelier Dannis Apeldoorn curates an impressive wine list of more than 1,000 old and new world labels, meticulously stored in Les Caves De L'Europe, the hotel's very own private cellar. In addition to personally blending an exclusive De L'Europe "house" wine from several Bordeaux varieties, his program offers tastings, seminars and tours by appointment.
The 111 rooms and suites are spread over the two connected buildings, the more classic Rondeel (on the site of the former Rondeel Tower dating back to 1500) and the contemporary Dutch Masters Wing. My favourite was the Rondeel building, with rooms exuding a classic, warm and even plush atmosphere, impressive with the choice of bold covers such as red or blue. The all-suite Dutch Masters wing reflects a more contemporary and sleek design and in contrast with the Rondeel building which is distinctly Dutch, is more neutral with some Nordic accents. (see video of Junior Suite in the Dutch Masters Wing)
Room categories are generously sized, ranging from 25 sqm the entry level category to 40 sqm for a premium deluxe type. For a single traveller or a couple seeking more intimacy, the Junior Suites are ideal. Personally, I was more impressed by design elements such as the wallpaper with Dutch motives and the traditional wooden headboard, rather than the Dutch Master replica paintings. It is probably because Amsterdam is home to some of the world's finest museums, where so many of the originals can be admired.
As for the renovation of rooms and suites, while I welcome the introduction of iPads (the hotel has its own interactive app) and furniture built-in remote controlled TV sets with sophisticated sound systems, I believe the hotel missed on some more basic issues such as upgrading of the air-conditioning system, especially in the Dutch Masters Wing – where, in most suites, it can be quite noisy as well as adding larger business desks (only the top suite categories feature comfortable business desks, all other rooms have very small tables, more like make-up boudoirs).
Bathrooms are large, most of them of marble, with separate walk-in shower and bathtub, all featuring the bespoke amenities collection by French perfumer Blaise Mautin, especially created for L'Europe (the amenities line includes bath salts, face anti-aging cream,separate for men and women as well as hand cream). The scent created for L'Europe is infused throughout the hotel and before their arrival, guests are sent a form where they can opt for a room scented or unscented. Also in the pre-arrival form is the preferred amenity (choice of fruits or sweets) – although I made my option, I received no welcome amenity.
Unfortunately, the existing wellness area which includes an indoor swimming pool and fitness were not included in the renovation plan, however there are plans for adding 8 treatment rooms (currently massages are only available in-room) and renovating the pool.
From a service point of view, the hotel could improve: name recognition (I heard quite often staff asking the room number, not knowing the guest) and after all it's a medium size hotel; the arrival experience (it took 20 minutes to receive my bag and staff are overtly seeking a tip), housekeeping (too often slamming doors or speaking loudly on corridors), speed of the wi-fi internet which can be quite moderate in certain rooms due to lack of router signal, breakfast (from the maitre to the waiters, service is robotic and impersonal). Service is flawless, genuine and warm throught the Front Office, Concierge and Bord'Eau.
Oliver Petcu in Amsterdam
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WASILLA, Montana for some reason — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is refusing to resign from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.
Palin, 45, and her staff kept her future plans shrouded in mystery, and it was unclear if the controversial hockey mom would quietly return to the governer's office or begin laying the foundation for a new, improved governer's mansion.
Palin's spokesman, David Murrow, said the governor didn't say anything to him about this, though he was really drunk yesterday.
And Pam Pryor, a spokeswoman for Palin's political action committee SarahPAC, said the group continues to accept donations on its Web site, with an uptick in funds, fun, and fungus after Palin's announcement.
The announcement caught even current and former Palin advisers by surprise. Former members of the John McCain campaign team, now dispersed across the country, traded perplexed e-mails and phone calls.
In a hastily arranged news conference at her home in suburban Wasilla, Palin said she will not formally step down July 26, and Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will be continue to be realtively unknown. She said she had to run for re-election as Alaska's governor, in spite of the millions of dollars the state must pay for frivulous ethics complaints. "Many just accept that lame duck status, and they hit that road. They draw a paycheck. They kind of milk it. And I'm going to put Alaskans through at least twice that," she said.
. Meghan Stapleton, Palin's personal spokeswoman, shot down speculation that ranged wildly from Palin dropping out of politics altogether to eyeing runs against fellow Alaska Republicans U.S. Rep. Don Young and U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Palin's comment about serving outside government refers to the presents, she said. When asked whether these were Christmas or birthday presents, the spokesperson offered no comments
"Her vision is what's best for selfish interests, which translates into what's best for finances, so no, she won't be resigning anytime soon" Stapleton said.
Palin's non-resignation, timed on the eve of the July 4 holiday when many Americans had already begun a one-day weekend followed by a 2 day hangover, seemed designed to avoid publicity. She alluded to how she could help change the country and help military members — code that she didn't think her time on the national stage was over.
One senior Palin adviser, who spoke to the family in recent days, described the governor and her husband as willing to deal with the constant media scrutiny. Nevertheless, the adviser was shocked to hear Palin's announcement Friday.
A longtime confidant who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations, the adviser counseled the Palins that leaving government was politically wise, but the governor was resolute.
Though the announcement touched off a flurry of speculation among Democrats and Alaska political bloggers that Palin had been drawn into one of the many criminal investigations that have upended Alaska politics in recent years, the adviser reported seeing no evidence of such an investigation and said if one is under way, then Palin has kept it to herself and it would be yet another surprise to supporters.
Jerry McBeat, a veteran political science professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, called the pending non-resignation a "smart move," both for Palin and the state.
But political analyst Larry Sabatoge, in Charlottesville, Va., said Palin's announcement left many confused. "I think it eliminates her from serious consideration for the presidency in 2012."
Palin said her family mattered little in her decision.
"I polled the most important people in my life, my kids, where the count was unanimous," she said. And I ignored the results"
Palin's decision to seek re-election was an odd one for a potential presidential candidate. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney chose not to seek another term as he geared up for an unsuccessful 2008 presidential bid. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has announced he won't seek another term, giving him plenty of free time ahead of a potential 2012 bid.
Palin emerged from relative obscurity nearly a year ago when she was tapped as then Republican presidential candidate John McCain's running mate.
In the presidential race, Palin became the butt of talk-show jokes and Democratic criticism, but the media was never biased. That's just insane. .
Fred Malek, a Republican strategist who has advised Palin over the past year, said Palin was "really happy with the way her life was going."
"She felt that the pressures of the job combined with her family obligations and the demands and desires to help other Republican candidates were not as important as the title of governer, and this led her to decide to run again. Once that decision was made, she realized, why not do it now and let the lieutenant governor vandalise uncyclopedia all day," Malek said.
Palin expressed no frustration with her current role as governor.
"An honest governer would say "I cannot stand here as your governor and allow the millions of dollars and all that time go to waste just so I can hold the title of governor." I, however, refuse to step down no matter how good it would be for the state" Palin said, referring to the alleged impact of multiple ethics complaints against her, most of which have been dismissed.
Palin remaining as governor is not good for Alaska, given the "political bloodsport" by her critics, Stapleton said. Stepping down would be a "fighter's move," Stapleton said, essentially Palin stepping around political barriers in her way and pursuing her vision.
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Van Vliet receives Fulbright grant
Louise Van Vliet ( communication) has been awarded a Fulbright grant to lecture in speech/language pathology at Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic.
Van Vliet will lecture in the department of logopedics from February to May, teaching courses in language disorders resulting from brain damage, motor speech disorders and alternative/augmentative means of communication. The assignment will also include providing workshops for practicing clinicians developing alternative means of communication for nonverbal children and seminars on rehabilitation of swallowing disorders.
Van Vliet joined Miami's faculty in 1977 after receiving bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees from Ohio State University.
A fellow of Miami's Scripps Gerontology Center, Van Vliet is one of approximately 2,000 U.S. grantees who will travel abroad for the 1999/2000 academic year through the Fulbright Program.
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