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Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 7, 1417-1431. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1906.
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Lateran Regesta, Vol. CXCV (fn. 1)
De Diversis Formis
1 Martin V
14 Kal. May.
(f. 18d.)
|To John Rede, rector called master of the hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr in Suthwerk, in the diocese of Winchester. Indult to him and his successors to wear within and without the said hospital (which has been wont to be governed by a secular priest) surplices and almuces and black cappas (superpellicia et almucia ac cappas nigras) after the manner of canons of secular cathedral and collegiate churches in England. Apud sedem apostolicam.
|Id. July.
(f. 20d.)
|To Andrew, bishop of Ciudad Rodrigo (Civitaten.), dwelling in the Roman court. Mandate at the petition of Richard Sywel, priest, of the diocese of Lincoln (who is at present in the Roman court and has to remain there for some time on certain business of his, and who states that when he was only in his thirteenth year he was fraudulently induced by certain enemies to enter the Cluniac priory of St. Andrew, Northampton, in which he assumed the monastic habit, but before completing (fn. 2) the year of probation refused to make his profession and left the said priory and abandoned the habit), if he find the facts to be so, to declare that he is not bound to the observance of the said or other religious order, but is free to live in the world. Justis et honestis supplicum votis.
|5 Kal. May.
(f. 37d.)
|To James de Haldenston, prior, and the chapter of the cathedral church of St. Andrews in Scotland, O.S.A. Indult that the prior and his successors may wear the mitre, ring, pastoral staff and other pontifical insignia in parliaments, councils, synods and other congregations whenever any prelates below bishops wear their mitres, and to the like on feast days at mass and other divine offices. Exposcit uestre deuocionis sinceritas. (Antonius. 1. Gratis pro Bulla et Registro. de Ponto.)
|6 Kal. May.
(f. 41.)
|To the prior of Folkinstone in the diocese of Canterbury. Mandate, after imposing a salutary penance, to absolve Andrew Ayillelkyn, priest, of the diocese of Canterbury, from excommunication and other sentences incurred by causing himself, when in his nineteenth year and in ignorance of the law, to be promoted in the Roman court to all holy orders including the priesthood, in which orders he, who is now in his twentysecond year, has never ministered; and to dispense him to minister therein. Humilibus supplicum votis.
|Non. May.
(f. 41d.)
|To Nicholas Herbury, canon of London, bachelor of canon law. Dispensation to him (who is nephew of Richard, bishop of London, and holds the canonry and prebend of Haliwell alias Vynesbury in London, and the archdeaconry of Gloucester, a non-major dignity with cure, in Worcester, value together not exceeding 160 marks) to hold for life with the said archdeaconry any benefice with cure or otherwise incompatible therewith, and to resign both, as often as he pleases, for exchange or otherwise. Litterarum etc.
|4 Non. June.
Berne. (fn. 3)
(f. 43.)
|To Nicholas, bishop of Bath and Wells. Faculty to dispense twenty-five persons of his city and diocese, in their twentysecond year, to be promoted to the priesthood. Personam tuam. Antonius. lx. Die vicesima prima Juniimoccccoxviiio. de Ponto.)
|13 Kal. May.
(f. 43d.)
|Reduction to 100 marks of the 300 marks which, by statute of Boniface IX [in Cal. Lett. V, pp. 529–531, here briefly recapitulated] each new canon of London has to pay on going into residence, bishop Richard having set forth in the pope's presence that the said sum of 300 marks is so far excessive that 10 or 12 years' fruits etc. of the corps of a prebend are not enough, and that, as a result, of the thirty canons scarcely five reside. The said 100 marks shall be thus distributed:—each minor canon shall receive 20s., the sacristan, chamberlain, perpetual vicars and choir priests, 1 mark each, the clerks called choristers 5 marks among them, 20 marks shall be spent on the fabric of the old work, and the rest of the 100 marks on the conservation of the new work and on the betterment of the books, ornaments etc. for divine worship, according to the pleasure of the bishop and the dean and canons residentiary. Ad perp. rei mem. Ex debito pastoralis officii. [Sparrow Simpson, Reg. Stat. et Cons. Ecc. Cath. S. Pauli Londinensis, pp. 200–202.]
|Concurrent mandate to the bishops of Winchester and Concordia, and the abbot of Westminster. Hodie circa statum. (Antonius. lxxx. l. de Ponto.)
|3 Kal. May.
(f. 44d.)
|To the official of Lichfield. Mandate (the pope having learned that Hugh (Hudo), rector of Chedle, and Edmund, rector of Poldon, in the dioceses of Lichfield and London, desire to exchange, and that they and Randolph (Ranulphus) Maynwaryng, donsel, of the diocese of Lichfield, patron of Chedle, desire that from the fruits of Chedle, whose value amounts to 60 marks, a yearly pension may be assigned for life to Hugh (Hugo) Manne, priest, of the diocese of Lichfield, who is a septuagenarian and weak, has been brought up in the house of the said donsel and his progenitors, and hold no benefice), in the event of his carrying out the said exchange, to assign such a pension to the amount of 10 or 8 marks, to be paid by the rector of Chedle or his successors. Vite etc.
|14 Kal. Feb.
(f. 54d.)
|To John Cliderow, rector of Eard in the diocese of Rochester, B.C.L. Dispensation to him (who holds also a canonry and prebend of Chichester, and was present at the General Councils of Pisa and Constance, and has undergone much labour and expense for bringing about the unity of the church) to hold for five years with the said church any other benefice with cure or otherwise incompatible, and to resign both, simply or for exchange, etc. Litterarum etc. [See below, p. 84.]
3 Kal. Jan.
(f. 55.)
|To William de Sponne, rector of Sybbesdon in the diocese of Lincoln. Dispensation to him (who formerly received papal dispensation to hold for life with the said church any other benefice with cure or otherwise incompatible, and to resign both, simply or for exchange) to resign the same as often as he pleases. Vite etc. [See Cal. Lett. VI, pp. 317, 437.]
11 Kal. May.
(f. 55d.)
|To Richard, bishop of London. Licence to manumit six serfs belonging to the episcopal mensa. Personam tuam.
|18 Kal. July.
(f. 56.)
|To John Sudbury, rector of Heghhamme in the diocese of Wells. Faculty to him, who is in minor orders only, to receive from any catholic bishop, on any proper days between now and Sept. 21 next, even extra tempora, the orders of subdeacon, deacon and priest. Sincere deuocionis affectus.
|5 Non. May.
(f. 56.)
|To the abbot of St. Mary's without the walls of York. Mandate to confirm the motu proprio appropriation made by Boniface IX to the Cistercian abbot and convent of St. Mary, Jervaulx (de Jorevallis), in the diocese of York, of the parish church of Ayschayght in the said diocese, value not exceeding 250 marks, that of the monastery not exceeding 350, by virtue of which they took possession on voidance, and have held it for about 17 years. Ad apostolice dignitatis culmen. [See Cal. Lett. V, pp. 160 and 286.]
|4 Kal. March.
(f. 56d.)
|To John Kemp, clerk, of the diocese of Canterbury, D.C.L. Rehabilitation on account of his having, when holding a canonry and prebend of the church of Wingam and the parish church of Haukhurst (Haughurst on f. 57 below) in the diocese of Canterbury, obtained by collation of the ordinary the archdeaconry of Durham, a non-major dignity with cure, on its voidance by the death of John Helbingham (sic), and having held it and the said parish church together for more than a month against 'Excerabilis,' as he still does. John, who is in the service of king Henry, is to resign both. Sedes apostolica, pia mater.
|4 Id. May.
(f. 57.)
|To the archbishop of Canterbury and the bishops of Durham and Lichfield. Mandate, recapitulating the preceding, to collate and assign to the above John Kemp, on his resigning, the above archdeaconry and church, value not exceeding 100 and 60 marks respectively. He is hereby dispensed to hold them together for five years, during which time he is to exchange one of them for a benefice compatible with the other. Litterarum etc.
|2 Non. April.
(f. 86d.)
|To Rory (Roricus) Machechean, deacon, of the diocese of Ardagh. Rehabilitation on account of his having (after receiving papal dispensation, as the son of a priest and an unmarried woman, to be promoted to all, even holy orders, and hold a benefice even with cure, after which he was made a clerk) obtained, by collation made to him under papal authority, the rectory of Regeles alias Caluayn (Reghels alias Cluyan in the following mandate) in the above diocese on its voidance by the death of Nicholas Michechean, and of his having held it, as he still does, for more than a year without having himself ordained priest and without dispensation super hoc. He is to resign. Sedes apostolica, pia mater. (Franciscus. xii. de Agello.)
|To the bishop of Ciudad Rodrigo (Civitaten.) and the dean and archdeacon of Ardagh. Mandate, recapitulating the preceding, to collate and assign to the above Rory, on his resigning, the above rectory, value not exceeding 5 marks, with which he is hereby dispensed to hold two other benefices compatible with it and with one another, and to resign them, for exchange or simply. Vite etc. (Antonius. xxiiiior. Die duodecimo Maii moccccoxviiio. de Ponto.)
|13 Kal. May.
(f. 98.)
|To John Arondel alias Hille, clerk, perpetual beneficiary, called prebendary or portionary, in the parish church of Sendelyen in the diocese of Exeter. Dispensation to him (who formerly received papal dispensation, as the son of a married knight and a married woman, to be promoted etc., as above, f. 86d, after which he was made a clerk and obtained a certain perpetual benefice without cure called a prebend or portion in the above church) to hold any mutually compatible benefices of any number and kind, with or without cure, and to resign them, as often as he pleases, simply or for exchange. Vite etc. [See below, f. 298d.]
|4 Non. June.
Berne. (fn. 4)
(f. 99d.)
|To Nicholas, bishop of Bath and Wells. Faculty to dispense twelve persons of either sex of his diocese who have married, knowing or in ignorance that they were related in the third or fourth, or the third and fourth degrees, to re-contract and remain in, or to remain in, respectively, their said marriages; after, in the former case, temporary separation, absolution from excommunication, and the injunction of a salutary penance. Offspring past and future is to be declared legitimate. Personam tuam.
|11 Kal. May.
(f. 106d.)
|To Richard, bishop of London. Indult that the laymen appointed by him, even for their lifetime, to offices in the manors and enclosed places called parks, belonging to the episcopal mensa, shall not, in the event of his ceasing to be bishop of London, be removed without reasonable cause by any of his successors, or the dean and chapter, or any others. Tue deuocionis exigentibus meritis.
(f. 107.)
|To William Beket, scholar, of the diocese of London. Dispensation to him, who is in his sixteenth year only, after he has received the tonsure, to hold canonries and prebends, and after he has reached his eighteenth year any dignities, personatus and offices without cure, and to resign them as often as he pleases, simply or for exchange. Generis preclari nobilitas.
|Id. July.
(f. 110.)
|To John, bishop of Salisbury. Grant that his election to the see of Salisbury, made by the chapter when he was dean, on the voidance of the see by the death of bishop Robert in the castle of Gottlieben without the walls of Constance, during the Council of Constance and the voidance of the apostolic see, and the confirmation of the election by Henry, archbishop of Canterbury, by his ordinary authority as metropolitan, and his consecration, shall hold good as if the provision had not been, as he fears, reserved. As soon as he has had the present letters expedited, he is to take to the bishops of Bath and Bangor the usual oath of fealty according to the form which the pope is sending to them. Ad ea ex apostolice seruitutis.
|4 Non. Aug.
(f. 111.)
|To the bishops of Bath and Bangor. Mandate, recapitulating the preceding, to receive from the above bishop the usual oath of fealty, and to send it to the pope by his letters patent sealed with his seal. Cum dudum dilecti filii capitulum.
13 Kal. May.
(f. 122.)
|To Richard, bishop of London. Licence, in the event of his becoming too old or too weak to administer his see and exercise pontifical offices, etc., to choose as often as he thinks fit any catholic bishop in communion with the apostolic see as his vicar in pontificalibus, and to choose such bishop or one or two others as his coadjutors; without requiring licence of the metropolitan or any other. Tue deuocionis precibus.
5 Id. Dec.
(f. 136.)
|To William, abbot, and the convent of St. Edmunds Bury, immediately subject, O.S.B. Indult, at their recent petition (containing that abbot William and his predecessors have for about two hundred years under a papal privilege, the authenticity of which they are unable to prove by reason of the lapse of time, used the mitre, ring, pastoral staff and other pontifical insignia within and without the monastery at mass and divine offices), for William and his successors to continue in future to do as above, and also to give solemn benediction at mass, vespers and matins, provided that no catholic bishop or papal legate be present. Exposcit uestre deuocionis.
Id. June.
(f. 137d.)
|To Thomas Frome, canon of Wells. Grant, at his recent petition—containing that by the statutes of Wells and by ancient custom, when the dean is absent or deceased, the senior (antiquior) canon is bound to exercise the office of presiding over the choir (officium presidencie chori), and that one of the canons is elected by the chapter to the office of steward (ad regimen officii senescallie) of the said church; that he has held the former office for about thirty years and the latter for some time, and is in about his sixtieth year—that he shall, notwithstanding the said statutes, be not bound to exercise the said offices. Deuocionis tue sinceritas.
|11 Kal. May.
(f. 138.)
|To Thomas Pole, son of the late Michael, earl of Suffolk (Suffalchie), scholar, of the diocese of Norwich. Dispensation to him, who is in his twelfth year only, after he has received the tonsure, to hold canonries and prebends, and after he has reached his eighteenth year any dignities etc. as above, f. 107. Generis etc.
|13 Kal. March.
(f. 138.)
|To the abbot and convent of St. Edmunds Bury etc., as above, f. 136. Indult to have in perpetuity, as for the last two hundred years, their appropriated parish churches of St. Mary the Virgin and St. James the Apostle, situate within the precincts of the monastery, served only by secular priests removeable at the pleasure of the abbot and convent, which priests shall, as hitherto, have the cure of souls of the parishioners and administer to them sacraments and sacramentals; without the obligation of keeping a perpetual vicar or reserving any portion for such. Pro fidelium presertim religiosorum.
|11 Kal. May.
(f. 141d.)
|To John, bishop of Ely. Licence to him, who is beginning to get so old and weak that he will probably soon be unable to administer his see in person and exercise pontifical offices, to choose as often as he thinks fit etc., as above, f. 122. Tue etc
4 Id. Dec.
(f. 172d.)
|To John Okynean, priest, of the diocese of Meath. Rehabilitation on account of the following. On the alleged voidance of the rectory of St. Patrick's, Magmora, in the diocese of Meath, by the death of Donald Magluagii, he (who had received papal dispensation, as the son of a priest and an unmarried woman, to be promoted etc. as above, f. 86d) was (although Thomas Magluagii had obtained possession of it under collation made by papal authority as having become void by Donald's resignation made at the apostolic see and admitted there by papal authority) presented by the patrons, Margaret, prioress, and the convent of the Cistercian priory of St. Mary, Lochseudy, in the said diocese, to William Yonge, archdeacon of Meath, the see being vacant, who, after John had given for the purpose a number of presents to divers persons, instituted him. John, under pretext of the said presentation and institution, dispossessed Thomas, who, after bringing John, not by papal delegation, before bishop Edward, accepted from him a sum of money, and resigned before a notary public and witnesses the said suit and all right in or to the rectory, which John still detains, taking the fruits. He is to resign. Sedes apostolica, pia mater. (Antonius. xvi. de Ponto.)
(f. 173d.)
|To the prior of the priory of Newtown (Noucuille) by Trym in the diocese of Meath. Mandate, recapitulating the preceding, to resume the above suit (which, inasmuch as John says he has no hope of obtaining further justice from the said bishop, the pope hereby calls up to himself) as it remained when before the bishop, and to decide it; to surrogate John to the right which Thomas had at the time of his resignation; and furthermore to collate and assign to him the rectory itself, value not exceeding 5 marks, whether it became void by the said resignation or in any other way. John is hereby specially dispensed, on account of his illegitimacy, to hold it. Vite etc. (Antonius. xxiiiior . Die nona Aprilis moccccoxviiio. de Ponto.)
13 Kal. July.
(f. 182d.)
|To the official of Lichfield. Mandate (at the petition of John, bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, containing that sixty years ago the late Geoffrey de Wolseleye, clerk, with consent of the king and others, for the welfare of the souls of his parents and progenitors and all faithful, and to the praise of the Divine Name and the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, All Saints and all the heavenly court, founded and endowed with tenements etc. to the value of 5 marks, and with ornaments, books, chalices and other necessary utensils etc., a chantry in the church of Colewich in the diocese of Lichfield, for one chaplain; and adding that the said endowment has diminished so much in value that for several years mass and other divine offices have not been celebrated in the chantry, and that nobody is willing to reside, and that near the said chantry, on a bridge over which there is much traffic, a chapel of Holy Trinity has been newly built from the offerings of wayfarers, in which a chaplain celebrates mass every day, which bridge and chapel are kept up and chaplain maintained by alms) to appropriate to the said chapel the said chantry and all its endowment, the value of which does not exceed 2 marks a year. Piis et honestis supplicum volis.
|2 Non. July.
(f. 195d.)
|Relaxation, during ten years, of two years and two quarantines of enjoined penance to penitents who on the principal feasts of the year and the dedication, the octaves of certain of them and the six days of Whitsun week; and of a hundred days to those who during the said octaves and days visit and give alms for the repair of the parish church of Ascewater in the diocese of Exeter. Univ. Christifid… Licet is.
|2 Non. April.
(f. 198.)
|To the dean of Clonmacnoise (Cluan.). Mandate to cause John Onniel, priest, of the diocese of Ardagh, who has studied canon and civil law for many years, to be admitted to make his profession as a monk in the Cistercian abbey of St. Mary, Granard (de Grannardo), in the said diocese. Cupientibus vitam ducere regularem.
|8 Kal. July.
(f. 199d.)
|To the archbishop of Armagh and the bishop and dean of Clonmacnoise (Cluanen.). A like mandate in regard to Matthew Orodochan (Orodachon in the following mandate), canon of Clonmacnoise, who desires to enter the priory of St. Mary, Darg, O.S.A., in the diocese of Ardagh, in which there is no fixed number of canons. Before making his profession therein, he is to resign his canonry and prebend of Clonmacnoise. Cupientibus etc. (Autonius. xvi. Quarto Id. Augusti Anno Primo. de Ponto.)
|8 Id. July.
(f. 200.)
|To the same. Mandate, recapitulating the preceding, to collate and assign to the above Matthew, who has studied canon and civil law for more than ten years, after he has taken the habit and made his profession as above, the priory of St. Mary, Mucgail, O.S.A., in the diocese of Ardagh, conventual and with cure, dependent on the above priory of Darg, and wont to be governed by its canons, value not exceeding 20 marks, void by the death of Gillibert Omoran. Religionis etc. (Antonius. xxii. Quarto Id. Augusti Anno Primo. de Ponto.)
|4 Kal. May.
(f. 218d.)
|To John Eliot, rector of Craiford in the diocese of Rochester, B.C.L. Rehabilitation on account of having (after receiving papal dispensation, as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman, to be promoted etc. as above, f. 86d, and after having obtained the above church) obtained, without further dispensation, the canonry and prebend of Ertham in Chichester, which he (who is a priest and has undergone great labour and expense in the Councils of Pisa and Constance) has this day resigned to the pope. He is hereby dispensed to hold four benefices with or without cure, compatible with one another and with the said church, and to resign them and it, simply or for exchange. Sedes apostolica, pia mater. [See above, p. 79.]
|13 Kal. July.
(f. 221d.)
|To the bishop of Clonmacnoise (Cluanen.), the prior of St. Peter's de Innocencia by Athlone in the diocese of Elphin, and Cornelius Orodochan, canon of Clonmacnoise. Mandate to cause Charles Macgrueryc, clerk, of the diocese of Meath, to be admitted to make his profession in the Hospitallers' house of St. John Baptist, Kilkenny, in the said diocese, which is conventual and is at present without a prior. Cupientibus vitam ducere regularem. (Franciscus. xvi. de Agello.)
|13 Kal. July.
(f. 222.)
|To the same. Mandate, recapitulating the preceding, to collate and assign to the above Charles, after he has made his profession as above, the above priory, conventual, with cure and elective, value not exceeding 24 marks, void by the death at the apostolic see of Thomas Ocathasay. Religionis etc. (Franciscus. xxii. Sextodecimo Kal. Augusti Anno Primo. de Agello.)
|4 Id. July.
(f. 226.)
|To John Fyton, rector of Stopport in the diocese of Lichfield, S.T.B. Dispensation to him, who is M.A. and holds also the canonry and prebend of Heiworth in Salisbury, value not exceeding 300 marks, to hold for seven years with the said church any other benefice with cure or otherwise incompatible. Litterarum etc.
|14 Kal. Aug.
(f. 226d.)
|To the bishops of Limerick and Emly. Mandate to receive from Eugenius, bishop of Killaloe, whither the pope has translated him from Kilmacduagh, the usual oath of fealty, and to send it to the pope in the usual way. Cum nos nuper.
|7 Id. July.
(f. 227.)
|To the abbot of Perschore in the diocese of Worcester. Mandate, if he find true what is stated in the recent petition of Thomas, bishop of Worcester and John Throkmorthon (also written Throkmorton), esquire (armigeri), of the said diocese— namely that in the vill or town of Throkmorton there are divers lands and tenements, some of which owe rents and services etc. to the episcopal mensa and others to the said John, whence arise contentions among the cultivators thereof; and that if the said lands etc. were let to John and his successors on lease or perpetual farm, under a yearly cess to be paid by them to the said mensa, the latter would be greatly benefited—to grant licence to the said bishop to do as desired. Illis per que ecclesiarum.
|7 Kal. July.
(f. 239.)
|To Nicholas, bishop of Bath and Wells. Mandate during two years (the pope having learned that many religious and seculars of the diocese have, especially during the Schism, obtained from the popes of their obedience and from the Council of Constance exaggerated grants and privileges, to the prejudice of the rights of others) to summon all such persons to exhibit to him all such grants etc. obtained from the beginning to the end of the Schism; to make and send to the pope a copy of those which appear to him to be exorbitant; and to stay execution of them until the pope has declared his pleasure. Romani pontificis providenciam.
|5 Non. May.
(f. 242.)
|To Richard, bishop of London. Licence to him and his successors not to be bound to keep up more than the episcopal palace of London, the manors of Fulham, Hadham and Wikham in the counties of Middlesex, Hertford and Essex, and the castle of Storteford in the diocese of London, and to dispose of any other manors or habitations belonging to the see, some of them being almost in ruins and others falling in ruin, for the repair and upkeep of which the resources of the see are insufficient. Deuocionis tue sinceritas.
|5 Id. May.
(f. 242d.)
|To the bishop of London. Mandate as below. Alexander V granted letters whereby he ordered the bishop of London, as executor, to grant indult to the master and minor canons of the college of minor canons in the church of London (in which, besides the dean and chapter, are twelve perpetual beneficiaries called minor canons, of whom one is called master or warden, and two are called 'cardinals') that they and their successors, whilst residing in the said church, could take, without being bound to residence, the fruits etc. of all other benefices held by them in any other churches or places, the daily distributions alone excepted, as though resident therein, with the consent, however, of the diocesans, if the benefices had cure and were situate without the diocese of London, and that they could rent, let or farm, to clerks or laymen, the said fruits etc.; as is contained in letters of Baldassar, called John XXIII, Alexander V having died before his letters were drawn up. At the recent petition of the said master and minor canons (containing that each of them, under the oath which he has to take at his admission to his canonry and minor prebend, has to reside in the said church and be present at the canonical hours, day and night), the pope orders the bishop to grant to them that whilst residing in the said church they may take the fruits etc. of such benefices situate within and (fn. 5) without the said diocese, even if they have cure, in other respects as granted in the above letters, and that they may do so without requiring the consent of the diocesans or any other, and orders him to proceed, in this respect also, to the execution of the said letters, as if they did not contain the words 'with the consent, however, of the diocesans, if the benefices had cure and were situate without the diocese of London.' Deuotorum precibus. Antonius. xxxx. de Ponto.)
|11 Kal. May.
(f. 245.)
|To Richard, bishop of London. Relaxation of the oath which he took to accept the arbitration of the late Thomas, archbishop of Canterbury, in the suit, which had been introduced to the Roman court and long heard short of a decision by a papal auditor, between himself and the dean and chapter of London about the oblations made at (circa) a picture, situate in the nave of the cathedral church, of St. Mary the Virgin de Graciis, which oblations the bishop claimed for the episcopal mensa, and the dean and chapter for the capitular mensa, the said archbishop, deceived, having given an unjust decision. The bishop and his successors and the episcopal mensa are hereby restored to the position in which they were before the said undertaking was given.Illis per que ecclesiarum.
|2 Non. July.
(f. 248.)
|To the official of Armagh. Mandate (at the petition of Elias Borlach, rector of St. Lonan's, Kyluelagh, in the diocese of Meath, containing that he formerly proposed to exchange the said church with Nicholas de Vallis for his canonry and prebend of Dublin; that he appointed as his proctor for the purpose John Horler, priest, of the diocese of Dublin; that before the exchange took place he cancelled the appointment, in spite of which John named as his substitute Robert Notyngham, priest, of the diocese of Meath, who resigned the said church to bishop Edward; and that the bishop, with [the consent] of Walter, prior of the priory of Dublek in the said diocese, the patron, made collation and provision to John Notyngham alias Clerk, priest, of the diocese of Dublin, who still detains possession), to summon the said bishop, prior, John Notyngham, John Horler and Robert and others concerned, and if he find the facts to be as above, to remove John and to induct Elias, causing satisfaction to be made to him for fruits received since the wrongful taking of possession. Exhibita nobis).
|7 Id. July.
(f. 273.)
|To the archbishop of York. Mandate to dispense Robert Clerck and Elena Wryght, of his diocese, to remain in the marriage which they contracted, in ignorance of an impediment due to Robert's first wife having become, whilst she was Robert's wife, godmother to a child of Elena. Offspring past and future is to be declared legitimate. Oblate nobis.
|7 Kal. July.
(f. 296d.)
|To the bishop of Lichfield. Mandate to absolve from excommunication, imposing a salutary penance, and afterwards to dispense, after temporary separation, to contract marriage anew, John Aburham, donsel, and Isabel Boydelle, noblewoman, of his diocese, who married not in ignorance of an impediment arising from their being related in the third and third degrees of affinity. Oblate nobis.
|6 Kal. July.
(f. 297d.)
|Relaxation, during ten years, of two years and two quarantines of enjoined penance to penitents who on the principal feasts of the year and those of St. Leger (Leodegarii) and the dedication, etc. as above, f. 195d, as far as visit and give alms for the conservation of the anciently founded and endowed chapel of St. Leger in the diocese of Lincoln, the sustentation of its ministers, and the repair of a certain bridge called of St. Ives (Sancti Yuonis), which has been damaged by the river [Ouse]. Univ. Christifid… Licet is.
|3 Kal. May.
(f. 298d.)
|To John Arondel alias Hille, clerk, of the diocese of London. Dispensation to him (who is in his seventeenth year only, and who recently received papal dispensation, as the son of a married knight and a married woman, to be promoted to all, even holy orders, and hold any mutually compatible benefices etc. as above, f. 98, as far as the end), after reaching his twentysecond year, to hold a benefice with cure, even if it be of lay patronage, and to resign it, simply or for exchange, as often as he pleases. Vite etc. [See above, f. 98.]


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The swim is a wave start.Back to top
Wetsuits cannot measure more than 5 mm thick.
Wetsuits are permitted if the water temperature is up to (and including) 76.1 degrees Fahrenheit (24.5 degrees Celsius) or colder.
Wetsuits will be prohibited in water temperatures greater than 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius).
Athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit in water temperatures between 76.1 degrees Fahrenheit (24.5 degrees Celsius) and 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius) will not be eligible for Age Group awards, including World Championship slots or Rolldown slots.
Full wetsuits are permitted (arms and legs covered).
The De Soto Water Rover and the Speedo Elite Triathlon Wetsuit with forearm flaps wetsuits are PROHIBITED
Athletes should contact the wetsuit manufacturer directly to confirm whether their suit is legal
Race Officials will be monitoring athletes on race morning to enforce wetsuit restrictions.
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There will be 3 aid stations along the bike course offering:
There will be aid stations approximately every mile on the run course offering:
Swim, Bike, and Run course maps are available under the course section of the website.Back to top
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Withdrawal requests must be received in writing via e-mail to . Without exception, all requests must be received on or before April 30, 2015 to be eligible for a partial refund of $75.00 USD. Deferments/transfers are NOT permitted.
*Please note, athletes who register after this date will not have their registration materials printed and will not receive a bib number assignment until Athlete Check-In.
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No, competitors do not need to qualify or validate to enter. However, we do suggest competing in a shorter distance triathlon event before race day.Back to top
All athletes must be 18 years of age on race day.Back to top
All qualifying events will implement both the International Triathlon Federation and USA Triathlon's Age Group Competition rule: All age group athletes must compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete's age on December 31st of the year of the event.Back to top
You must declare your status and race in that division. Professionals must hold a valid professional/elite card or a letter from their country's federation. For more information on IRONMAN pro membership, please log onto www.ironmanpromembership.com.Back to top
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There will be 30 qualifying Age Group slots to the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.Back to top
Prior to race day, at least one slot shall be tentatively allocated to each Age Group category (both male and female). Please see the official Age Group category breakdown listed below.
Final slot allocation will be determined on race day based on the number of official starters. If there are no starters in a particular Age Group, then that slot will be moved to the next calculated Age Group within the gender.
Final slot allocation shall be representative of the actual number of Age Group starters in each category in the race. For example, if 8% of the Age Group starters are Female 40-44, then 8% of the slots are allocated to the Female 40-44 category.
Athletes MUST claim their slot in-person during the designated registration period for the world championship. Please check the Schedule of Events for more information.
At the conclusion of on site registration for the automatic qualifiers, any unclaimed slots within an Age Group will be rolled down to the next eligible finisher within that Age Group.
If an athlete chooses not to take the slot, does not attend the rolldown ceremony or has already qualified, the next eligible finisher in that Age Group may claim the qualifying slot.
Following rolldown, any unclaimed slots within an Age Group will be reallocated to another Age Group within the gender based on the athletes-to-slots ratio.
The Age Group within the gender with the largest athletes-to-slots ratio will receive the first reallocated slot, followed by the next largest ratio receiving the second re-allocated slot (if applicable), and so on.
1. In accordance with the World Triathlon Corporation Anti -Doping Policy, all athletes accepting qualifying slots for the IRONMAN World Championship and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship will be required to sign a condition of Entry, Release and Indemnification waiver, by which they agree to be placed into the WTC Registered Testing Pool for both in and out of competition testing, and voluntarily consent to be governed by the published rule.
2. We encourage all athletes to be familiar with the most current WADA Prohibited list which can be found here.
3. According to the World Anti-Doping Agency and the 2010 International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions, there are some substances which require a Declaration of Use. The WTC recommends completing this in two ways:
a) Filing a Declaration of Use directly to your NADO or through your secured ADAMS login The WTC Declaration of Use form can be found here.
b) On the Doping Control Official Record at the time of testing should you be selected for Doping Control The substances which require a Declaration of Use are listed below:
i) Albuterol and Salmeterol by inhalation for the treatment of asthma
ii) Inhaled or locally injected glucocorticosteroids (intramuscular use requires a TUE)
iii) Platelet Rich Plasma injections (except intramuscular which requires a TUE)
Professional, Age Group and Physically Challenged.Back to top
USA Triathlon will sanction the race. To complete the online registration process, athletes will need to enter their USAT annual license number or purchase a one-day license ($12.00 USD) during online registration. Athletes must bring their photo identification and show proof of current USAT membership during Athlete Check-In. If you cannot produce the above mentioned, you will be required to purchase a one-day license on-site. Please visit http://www.usatriathlon.org/for a complete set of the competitive rules.Back to top
Wetsuits cannot measure more than 5 mm thick.
Wetsuits are permitted if the water temperature is up to (and including) 76.1 degrees Fahrenheit (24.5 degrees Celsius) or colder.
Wetsuits will be prohibited in water temperatures greater than 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius).
Athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit in water temperatures between 76.1 degrees Fahrenheit (24.5 degrees Celsius) and 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius) will not be eligible for Age Group awards, including World Championship slots or Rolldown slots.
Full wetsuits are permitted (arms and legs covered).
The De Soto Water Rover wetsuit is PROHIBITED
Swimwear (Skinsuits/Speedsuits) must be 100% textile material, which is defined as materials consisting of natural and/or synthetic, individual and non-consolidated yarns used to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting and/or braiding. Simply put, this would generally refer to suits made only from nylon or Lycra that do not have any rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene. Swimwear must not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend past the knees. Swimwear may contain a zipper. A race kit may be worn underneath swimwear.Back to top
No. Compression wear is considered illegal equipment in non-wetsuit swims. This includes compression sleeves, compression socks, or compression tights. Any compression wear that extends past the shoulder or knees will not be permitted in non-wetsuit swims.Back to top
Swim goggles, snorkels, or facemasks may be worn. IF an athlete elects to wear a snorkel or a facemask he/she will not be eligible for an Age Group award or qualifying slot or rolldown slot to the IRONMAN World Championship or the IRONMAN World Championship 70.3, but will still be considered an "Official Finisher".Back to top
Yes, disk wheels are allowed.Back to top
No, only registered athletes are allowed into Athlete Check-In. Please bring your photo ID and USAT card (if applicable) during designated check-in hours.Back to top
Friends and/or family members are not permitted to cross the finish line or enter the finish chute with participating athletes. This policy allows each competitor adequate time to celebrate their accomplishment without interfering with other finishers and ensure the safety of all participants, volunteers and fans. Athletes who choose not to respect the policy will receive an automatic disqualification (DQ).Back to top
Unfortunately, due to high congestion in the finish line area, no spectators will be allowed. Please do not try to gain access to this area, as it must remain clear for the safety of the athletes. Before the event, you and your athlete should decide on a meeting place for after they have finished.Back to top
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Swim: Each wave will have 1:10 to complete the swim. Athletes who take longer than 1:10 to complete the swim will receive a DNF. Additionally, any athlete that starts in the final wave and misses the 1:10 cut off will not be allowed to continue on in the race and will receive a DNF.
Bike: 5 hours and 30 minutes after the final wave start.
Run: 8 hours and 30 minutes after the final wave start.
Total Time Cut-off: The race will officially end 8 hours and 30 minutes after the final wave. Each athlete will have 8 hours and 30 minutes to complete the race. Any athlete that takes longer than 8 hours and 30 minutes to complete the race will receive a DNF and will not be eligible for age group awards and will not be eligible for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship slots. Additionally, athletes that are in an earlier wave and finish before the final course cut-off but take longer than 8 hours and 30 minutes to complete the race will receive a DNF and will not be eligible for age group awards and will not be eligible for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship slots.
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c) Return it within the next 5 business days.
Yes, during the event there will be live race day coverage including athlete tracking and up-to-date race results. The tracking is ONLY available on race day. You can go to ironman.com and click on 'Live Coverage' at the top of the page and select the correct race. Select 'Athlete Tracker' and you can search by bib number or last name.Back to top
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After the conclusion of the event, please contact to locate any missing items and schedule returns. Shipping fees will apply.
*All unclaimed items will be donated within 30 days.Back to top
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Dear Baraza,
One of my employer's vehicles is a double-cabin Ford Ranger. I find this car very uncomfortable because:
- Entering and disembarking from the back seat calls for a lot of effort and is quite a big challenge, especially to women.
- When you sit at the back, your knees get raised quite a bit, making you really tired on a long journey.
- Whenever the tyres have been used for, say four to five months, some wheel gets a puncture (while driving on tarmac) especially the rear ones; last weekend alone we spent Sh2,100 on punctures.
- The Radio/CD buttons are "stuck", making it difficult to change channels.
We recently got a Foton Cummins double cabin from China and this one is much better that the Ford Ranger in terms of comfort, clearance and even fuel consumption (I guess). A full tank in the Ford Ranger takes you from Kisumu to Nairobi and back after refuelling in Nakuru on the way back but the Foton does not need refuelling.
However, I don't know if the fuel tanks are of the same capacity. I have also noted that the front panel of the Ford Ranger is exactly the same as that of the Ford Everest. Confirm please.
Kindly give your opinion on these two cars and also add the Grand Tiger— which our policemen use — in terms of performance and durability.
Very interesting piece of correspondence this is, Mr Job. Now, what you failed to do was specify which model of Ford Ranger you were referring to, because the newer vehicles are the height of excellence in overall quality. I doubt that these are the ones you mean.
- Please specify the effort required. From your second point, this might indicate a lack of manoeuvring space during ingress, but why is this of particular concern to women? Did you mean heavily pregnant women, owing to their size? Or did you perhaps mean that there is no sidestep and the floorboard is too far off the ground, making it an exercise in immodesty for ladies in (short) skirts?
- What you say in so many words can be summarised as "poor rear legroom".
- This might have more to do with the choice of tyres and/or the people involved in that vehicle's operation than the vehicle itself. Poor driving habits and/or the use of cheap, low-quality tyres are to blame for the numerous punctures.
- Again, this has to do with the people operating the vehicle. I can wager a month's pay that this vehicle did not leave the showroom floor with the buttons stuck. One of the many drivers who have handled it was rought with the radio controls, and after bashing them into the dashboard, did not bother getting the radio repaired so the rest of you have to live with the results of his misdeeds.
Many people will clamour against your allegations that a Chinese pickup would be superior in any way to the current No. 1 ranking double cab pickup in Australia, where they take their off-road cars very seriously. I'm not saying the Cummins Foton is not better than the Ranger, but then again, I'm not necessarily agreeing. You really need to clarify which model of the Ford Ranger we are discussing here and I strongly suspect the vehicle in question is the international (non-USDM (United States Domestic Market) model, either the 1998-2002 car (poor rear legroom) or the 2002-2006 car (poor everything). These two cars were not Ford's finest moments, particularly the latter, and I'm sure those closely associated with the American nameplate might be quick to blame the joint venture with their Japanese compadres.
The logical extension of the above paragraph is that the Ford pickup you are carping about is of a vintage somewhere in the range within 10 and 15 years of age. Show me a Chinese pickup that is 10 years old and let's compare like for like. I'd be surprised if the dashboard were still intact, let alone having a stereo with stuck buttons in it.
The Foton Tunland is what I guess you call the "Cummins double-cab from China". It does seem to be a tidy piece of kit, though from certain angles there'd be no mistaking its origins: a country with a fledgling auto industry that is yet to perfect such mundane details as the gelling of design nuances to create a comely whole. The back of this truck is ugly. The rest of the car is well put-together, though, and it comes very well equipped with toys such as HVAC, cruise control, ABS, airbags, powered glass (windows and mirrors), remote entry, multifunction steering wheel, Bluetooth, interiors designed with human beings (and women too) in mind.
Consultations with my Australian counterparts in car reviewing reveal that it is actually a cut above other Asian (but not Japanese) offerings; names as big as TATA and Mahindra and as long established (relatively speaking) as Great Wall. You might be on to something here, after all.
It still isn't fair to compare it with something from the '80s.
Given that the Foton pickup comes with such high specification and viscera from established bigwigs like Cummins (engine), Getrag (gearbox), Dana (axles) and Borg Warner (?), perhaps it is best to shove it into a classroom with rivals from the same reading level and from the same model year (2014), and this is where it meets giants like the Nissan Navara, the Toyota Hilux the Volkswagen Amarok, and of course, the Ford Ranger T6.
This sounds like the makings of another big fight in the double-cab class, and I'm not sure the Foton will not be bloodied by none other than the T6 whose ancestor's name you have sullied ruthlessly. The T6 was, and is, the car to beat, and the Foton, unfortunately for you, might not be the car to beat it. If the sellers can put together a road test of one unit, I will be only too glad to share my findings here.
- The number of tanks used per drive is not an accurate method of calculating fuel economy, nor is expressing consumption in fractions of a tank or money spent at the pump. I strongly disregard people who come up to me saying they used "Sh1,000 worth of fuel from Nairobi to Nakuru". I expect to hear about miles and gallons or kilometres and litres, not shillings and no sense.
As you guessed, tank sizes vary, so driving a Mitsubishi (notorious for small tanks) over the same distance as a Subaru (some of which have large tanks) will result in the Mitsubishi visiting the fuel forecourt sooner than the Subaru, but that does not mean the Mitsu is thirstier. There is also the issue of driving tendencies: the Foton has a 2.8 litre diesel engine that develops around 130hp. The Ford Ranger T6 has a 3.2 litre turbo that does 190hp in Power Stroke form. For the Foton to keep up with the T6 at highway speeds, it might need a lot of thrashing, which will hurt economy overall, despite its smaller engine capacity.
- The Ford Everest is a Ford Ranger estate. Same car from the C pillar forwards, and that includes panels, engines, fascias and platforms. The same way the Toyota Fortuner is a Hilux station wagon and the Pajero Sport is an L200 long-roof.
- The Grand Tiger looks promising, but I sometimes refrain from commenting on vehicles used specifically by the disciplined forces. They recognise me nowadays at police road blocks and more than once I have found myself being asked, "What was that you said about our car?"
Also, I am yet to ride in a Grand Tiger, and the Australians were of no help either.
Hi Baraza,
I am an ardent reader of your column.
I own a 2002 Nissan Vanette van with an R2 diesel engine. Last December, the timing belt got broken and ended up damaging the cylinder head and one piston arm. I went to a mechanic and we bought an old cylinder head, took it to a workshop where it was milled and we were assured that it was okay. We replaced the bent piston arm and put new rings and a gasket.
When we hit the road, the vehicle performs fine except that it tends to overheat in hot weather, especially around midday. We have checked the fan, radiator and all have been confirmed to be okay, so what could be the reason for its overheating at noon?
I met another mechanic who told me that during the head repair, we should have put sleeves in the engine block; is this true?
There is very little information on the net about the Bongo, Vanette and Delica which share the same engine. I am now contemplating buying a new engine, or would the "sleeving" sort me out?
About that overheating: have you checked the coolant levels? The second mechanic might be pointed in the right direction in that during the milling and/or installation of the old cylinder head, something might have been a little off. The probable result is either compression leakage out of the cylinders, which boils the coolant, or coolant leakage into the cylinders, which drops coolant levels. Either way, the car will heat up and also lose power. Either way, it needs fixing.
There might be a need for sleeving the engine block too. When the timing belt snapped, the con rod (what you call "piston arm") got bent, meaning there is a very high likelihood that the piston crown dug into the cylinder walls/sleeves. While this might not necessarily cause heating problems, compression leakage is definite, though this is the kind that leads to power loss and oil fouling, not overheating. If the piston dug hard enough to go through the block and reach the water jackets around the cylinders, you have much bigger problems than overheating. Sleeving might be a stop-gap measure, but eventually, you will need a new engine.
I am not familiar enough with these engines to know whether they qualify as sleeving candidates but you might have to buy a new engine and see how much of this cost you can recoup by selling the serviceable parts off the broken one.
Hi Baraza,
Thanks so much for your informative column. I drive a 2005 Toyota Fielder and I have noticed that the rear braking is poor, despite my many attempts to have it fixed. I am considering replacing the drums with the disk and apparently, I have to change the whole axle. Is this possible? Will my braking stability improve? Is it safe? Will it compromise the ABS, steering geometry, etc?
Hello Everton,
Explain what you mean by poor braking. Unless brake force is unevenly applied, it is hard to tell when an isolated section of the braking system is malfunctioning. The front discs are self-adjusting for force distribution, unless one of them is binding. With the rear brakes, uneven force distribution will cause you to fishtail wildly and possibly spin. Is this what is happening? If not, what kind of braking are you doing that warrants an upgrade?
I did complain about the braking in the NZE (and Fielder) in an early review but that is because sometimes in my road tests I perform some… err… unusual manoeuvres, and the car failed to hold up, unlike its competition. In normal day-to-day operations, the brakes should work well enough. Not impressively, but well enough.
Now, on to your question. Yes, in most cases a brake upgrade from drums to discs might call for replacement of the entire rear sub-frame, not an inexpensive undertaking. The braking will improve, yes, but not necessarily its stability. Getting the force distribution right is not easy, but even harder will be trying to recalibrate the ABS. In fact, if you manage to recalibrate the ABS at all successfully, perhaps you should ask for employment in a Formula 1 Team.
The alternative is to go ABS-less, which comes with its own associated risks, more so given that you find the current braking setup inadequate. Steering geometry will not be affected.
The Foton seems to be a tidy piece of kit, though from certain angles there'd be no mistaking its origins: a country with a fledgling auto industry that is yet to perfect such mundane details as the gelling of design nuances to create a comely whole.
Still, it is a cut above other Asian (but not Japanese) offerings.
The Foton pickup comes with high specifications and viscera from established bigwigs like Cummins (engine), Getrag (gearbox) and Dana (axles). It is best to pit it against vehicles from the same model year (2014) than the old Ranger.


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Kyle Moffat | Guest Writer
2016 Iron Dog Racer Bio: Team 26 Beech/Armstrong
We continue our racer bios with Joe Beech and Ryan Armstrong who are hot on their training to push toward great positioning in the 2016 pro-class Iron Dog race! Learn a little more about who they are, what they do, and what they've got going on for race prep!
Click here to visit The Alaska Life and listen to the full podcast.
Kyle: Welcome to the Alaska Life Podcast my name is Kyle. And it feels like it's actually winter in Alaska here…almost 5 degrees, is that right guys?
Joe: Yeah!
Ryan: Something like that, maybe it's about 10 degrees now.
Kyle: We are here with Joe Beech and Ryan Armstrong. They are 2 racers in the 2016 pro class Iron Dog snowmobile race. These two are going to be our second interview to figure out who some of these guys are who decide to beat themselves to death on a snow machine for 2,000 miles for a weeks time…and try to have fun doing it! Welcome…
Joe: Thank you.
Ryan: Thanks.
Kyle: We appreciate you coming on the show and we're just here to figure out who you guys are and what you do. Joe and I have a little bit of history, but I have actually not met Ryan here. So why don't you, Ryan, tell us a little bit about who you are and maybe where you live, what do you do for work?
Ryan: Well, obviously my name is Ryan. I'm married and my wife Krista and I have two children, ages 3 and 5. I grew up in Alaska and have been snowmobiling since I was probably 8 or 9 years old, maybe even sooner. I've always been a big fan of the Iron Dog and have really enjoyed watching it on the internet for probably the last 10 years.
Kyle: So you're no different than the typical Alaskan who grew up here, has been doing the outdoor scene for your entire life, and have been engaged in that community. You've been riding the sleds for decades and since the Iron Dog is a big part of the snowmachine up here, is it likely that the idea of doing the race has been in your head since the beginning?
Ryan: Definitely.
Kyle: It's almost a bucket-list item for many. Is that the same for you, Joe?
Joe: Yeah, definitely. It was around the mid-80's when I really started to get into snowmachines and I always thought it was kind of neat, ya know, I looked up to those guys, and my Dad completed the race in the 90's and I've also worked with several guys who have done the race as well. It's something that I've always wanted to do and I figured it was now or never.
Kyle: I didn't know that your dad had done it.
Joe: Yeah, I think it was 96 or 97. He was going to do it again and ended up breaking his leg before the race, didn't get to do the second time.
Kyle: Wow!
Joe: Yeah, he actually has the record for the best rookie team and in second place. Him and his racing partner, Tim.
Kyle: It sounds like you've got your work cut out for you beating the old man!
Joe: Yeah, I'm going to try to beat his record. We'll see what happens.
Kyle: It sounds like you guys are life-long Alaskan, just like many of guys racing here complete with wives, kids, and full time jobs. Let's hear about what you do for a living.
Ryan: I work up on the slope. I'm a mechanic up there for BP. It's where I actually met Joe. While working with him, both of us started talking about snow machining, calling each other out, taking smack about who's fast and who's not. After a while we finally met-up for a ride and I thought "I would race the Iron Dog with that guy!"
Joe: Yeah, I hadn't met anybody with the same passion to ride consistently whether conditions were crappy or not. Ryan was always there and ready to go and keep going.
Kyle: So this literally started as a kind of chest bumping who's better than who and once you guys started riding together you realized you'd be good teammates?
Joe: Yeah, just a little smack talk that we're doing back and forth. We talked about doing the race for a few years but Ryan started to have more kids and stuff so we kept putting it off and finally we're like, "Hey, this is it." Our kids are old enough to be a little easier on the mom's to take care of them which allowed for a little bit more time to be able to practice and get out there on the trail and prepare ourselves for this race.
Kyle: And with the slope schedule so you've got that two-on two-off schedule to kind of help with some more extended periods of training time while you guys are off shift.
Ryan: Yeah, I'd say it helps in some ways and hurts another's, you got 2 weeks that you're not riding at all, but it's definitely nice to have all day for 2 week straight to do whatever you want.
Kyle: Tell us a little about what you do, Joe.
Joe: I'm facility operator for BP.
Kyle: Okay, cool. So just like Kyle Conner on our last podcast, he's working up there.
Joe: Yup, I work with Kyle Conner.
Kyle: You've got a full house with snow machine people up there!
Joe: Yeah, you know. Kyle, he does OK…
Kyle: You'll teach him a thing or two?
Joe: Yeah. 😉
Kyle: He's got to learn from the older guys.
Joe: I learned it for a little while.
Kyle: You guys are riding Arctic Cats if I remember correctly?
Ryan: Yup.
Kyle: So you guys are following the typical scenario where you have two race sleds and two practice sleds?
Ryan: Yeah, last year while gearing up we switched to Arctic Cat to try them out and see how we liked riding them and they've actually faired really well. We've got about 1500 miles on without anything too major. So we decided to go ahead and to get 2 more of this year and go for it.
Joe: Yeah, I'm really impressed with what we got so far. I mean, it's kind of funny you'd imagine someone getting some help from the dealers that would say something like this, but seriously they are far superior to what we were riding previously.
Kyle: So you're seeing a jump in durability and performance over a longer period of riding?
Joe: Yes, definitely. I can speak from experience; you can cartwheel on one of these sleds and drive it home.
Kyle: And you performed one of these cartwheels recently from what I understand, right?
Joe: Yes.
Kyle: So tell us about that little spill, cause this is the kind of stuff you have to deal with when you're training for the Iron Dog. One minute you're going along 40, 50, 60 miles an hour and all of a sudden your track is in the air and you're beating your helmet against the snow.
Joe: It's kind of embarrassing, but we barely made it across the lake and hit the first bump where we were apparently going a little too fast and the sled just jacked sideways and started cart-wheeling down the trail. All I remember is looking up to see Kyle Conner standing over me, laughing, and asking if I was okay.
Kyle: So you guys are riding with team 33, getting a little training and you had some shock issues, is that what I understand? So it's something with the rebound of the shocks threw you sideways after a bump?
Joe: Yeah, we were still dialing them in, making some changes, trying to get stuff right, but hadn't done too much testing before we just went racing with Kyle and Donald. Not getting it fully setup could almost just be called a rookie mistake.
Kyle: If you're training with another pro-class team it's not like you're going to be easy on each other. I can imagine that.
Joe: We actually ride pretty normal. As much as you'd like to outrun that guy, getting home in one piece is most important. If you can't make it to the starting line you sure aren't going to finish.
Kyle: Good. So tell me a little bit about physical conditioning for this. I know a lot of guys are hitting the weight room and hitting the treadmill and whatnot. Are you guys utilizing some kind of a physical fitness program for this?
Ryan: Well, we pretty much compete on who can run on the treadmill longer. When we're at work, we can't ride on snow machines, so we've got to work on cardio and lifting some light weights, just a lot of repetitions. When we are home we just try to ride as many miles as we can.
Kyle: Do the best as you can and there's no substitute for being out there doing it.
Ryan: Riding on the sled is important!
Kyle: Are you guys coming up with strategy and getting some feedback from some of the other veteran racers as far as mods to these sleds or strategy on where to take layovers and getting some of this insight from people who have been there and done that, so to speak?
Joe: Yes. I'm lucky enough to work with Kyle Conner and know other guys who have raced, so we are certainly getting information from the Iron Dog community.
Kyle: Yeah, so the community in Alaska is small regarding who knows who and who's involved with what. Take that another step and you're talking about the snow machines, Iron Dog, and snow-cross community and people know each other. It seems very apparent that people are willing to help each other out and support each other in their endeavors, keeping the sport alive and keeping excitement up for the race or whatnot
Ryan: Without sponsors and the support you get it's really almost impossible to try to do it all on your own.
Kyle: There's always the people that say, "Hey, I'd love to run the Iron Dog and I'd love to run in this pro class." With everything said and done, it's probably not out of the question for you guys to say, "Hey, I'm 30, $40,000 of my own money into this."
And so for somebody who has a family, kids, responsibilities, etc, getting a helping hand from some of these local businesses is huge. It's what makes it possible.
Ryan: Yeah, it's definitely what makes it possible.
Joe: Yeah, we'd be hurting. We're already hurting, we're still hurting, but it would be a lot of worse, and it would be a lot farther behind without their help for sure.
Ryan: And just our families to put up with, and the time we got to put in riding and working on sleds together versus spending it with our wives and kids.
Kyle: Let's talk next week what you guys have planned? Where are you riding? What do you have planned from mileage, tweaks, anything of that sort?
Joe: Just as many miles as we can, like 4 or 5 trips up to Puntilla Lake and back, a good 300 mile training ride.
Kyle: Doing several hundred miles in one day to kind of help your bodies and your minds kind of figure out what's it's going to be like for a weeks time. And you guys are running on the actual Iron Dog trail, so this is going to give you experience at least on that first section so you'll know what you're getting into.
Joe: Exactly.
Kyle: I'm totally excited to see where you guys are going. We've been following Kyle and Donald for a few years now so it will be great to know another team and be able to watch you guys, to cheer you on. We really wanted to touch base now and then set the stage for when we talk next.
Joe: Yeah, well, thanks for having us. The Alaska Life is definitely is one of the best source of information for this race any more over the last couple of years from where you had to go for information and I'm happy to be on the show for sure.
Kyle: Well we love hearing that. I've been trying to do a good job about getting the word out about some of the nitty-gritty of what you guys are encountering on the trail and some of the problems the different teams are having. So it's good to hear that people are reading the articles and sharing the word on that. So Ryan and Joe, again thanks for coming on the show and we'll chat later.
Ryan: Alright, thank you.
Joe: Thank you.


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Little T may only be three, but she has four mobile phones already.
Yes, I know, there are only three in the photo. Her favourite pink sparkly phone is missing – goodness knows where it is right now. All these phones came as freebies in her kiddie magazines which she likes to buy or – let me rephrase that – which her Dada likes to buy for her. She loves all of them and like all children her age, likes to make pretend phone calls and talks as if she is really in an actual conversation. When she hangs up, she'll turn to me and say "That was F" (her best-friend).
She may only be three, but I've been wondering lately, what would we say to her if she suddenly turned to us and asked for her own mobile phone – at what age do we give in?
In case, you're wondering, I don't really like the idea of children having it so early, then again, how young is young? I asked my husband about this and as usual he grumbled, grumbled and replied fifteen, after a few seconds moved it to eighteen. Then quoted a conversation between Gru and Margo in Despicable Me 2:
Gru: Woa! Hold your horses who are you texting?
Margo: My friend Avery.
Gru: Oh Avery. Avery? Is that a guy's name or a girl's name?
Margo: Does it matter?
Gru: No, no. It doesn't matter… unless it's a boy!
I have a feeling my husband will be worse than Gru! Incidentally, I think Margo is probably between 10-12? A bit too early I think! Bear with me while I make a list:
1. If we wanted to get in touch with our child, all we have to do is phone them right? Who am I kidding? Chances are, if they're busy having fun, they'll ignore mum's annoying phone call to ask What time are you coming home? Shouldn't you be on your way home yet?
I can't think of any other … Can you? I can think of loads of cons though …
1. Addictive: Too much texting. See above conversation between Gru and Margo. One thing I also dislike is how children/teens nowadays seem to have their phones permanently glued to their hands. They can't seem to survive without their phones. They sit in the lounge and have conversations with you while actually texting.
2. Bullying/cyber bullying: You hear a lot of horror stories in the news about how children nowadays are bullied over text and online and a lot of these stories end in tragedy. I know that not allowing your child to have a mobile phone won't prevent any of this from happening, but I'm wondering if somehow it will alleviate the threat.
3. Unrestricted access to the Internet: Then there's also the worry about your child browsing through websites that isn't age-appropriate for them or downloading apps and before you know it, their mobile bill is off the roof, which of course, you will end up paying.
The good news is that mobile phones and companies alike such as Three Mobile have come up with phones or sim services that automatically restricts access to inappropriate websites. And of course, as parents it's also best to get a PAY AS YOU GO service instead of getting a contract for your kids that way it would limit their access to the internet and also teach them to stay within a monthly budget.
As of writing, my husband and I agreed that little T may have a mobile phone at age eigtheen. Just kidding of course, but no, we haven't decided on an age yet, too early for that, we will cross the bridge when we get there. Besides by then, who knows, they might have invented something so hi-tech you won't even need a phone anymore! If mobile phones are still around, one thing is certain, she won't be having it younger than 13. Is that too old?
In the end though, if you're a parent of a child entering into their teen years and is faced with that predicament – one must also consider that all children are different. If you feel that your child is mature for their age and they can handle the responsibility of having a mobile phone, then maybe you might just consider giving in.
What about you? Do you have a young child and what age do you feel is right for them to have a mobile phone? And for those who have teens, what age did you give in?
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According to our good friends at T3.com, the latest range of iMovee video specs are set to be launched in the UK sometime in the summer.
The glasses allow you to watch your favourite films on a 72in virtual screen, perfect for those who don't have the space for a big-screen TV.
The tech behind the specs is a LCoS Micro display which can show a low-res source projected as if it was hi-res video.
The glasses come equipped with earphones and a rechargeable battery with enough juice in it to last four hours. You also get iPod and AV connections.
Choice of glasses
There are three types of glasses: Cine Plus, Theater (hopefully renamed Theatre when released in the UK) and AIBO.
Not only do all three models look slightly different – Cine Plus comes with a red Knight Rider LED strip, while the other two are slim enough to, if you're brave enough, wear in public – they also offer separate screen sizes. Theater is the biggest, projecting an 80in screen on to your eyeballs, while Cine Plus is equipped with a virtual 72 incher and AIBO caters for the more diminutive mobile market.
There's no UK prices yet, but US pricing starts at a respectable $350 (£175)


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Miyazaki-shi, Japan Clinical Trials
A listing of Miyazaki-shi, Japan clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found (25) clinical trials
Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of Durvalumab Plus BCG Compared to the Standard Therapy With BCG in Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Patients will be randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to receive treatment with Durvalumab + BCG combination therapies, or Standard of Care (SoC) therapy.
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A Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Polatuzumab Vedotin With Rituximab-Cyclophosphamide Doxorubicin and Prednisone (R-CHP) Versus Rituximab-Cyclophosphamide Doxorubicin Vincristine and Prednisone (R-CHOP) in Participants With Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study will compare the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of polatuzumab vedotin plus R-CHP versus R-CHOP in participants with previously untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
A Study of Nivolumab in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Who Are at High Risk of Recurrence After Curative Hepatic Resection or Ablation
This study will investigate if nivolumab will improve recurrence-free survival (RFS) compared to placebo in participants with HCC who have undergone complete resection or have achieved a complete response after local ablation, and who are at high risk of recurrence
Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Chemotherapy Versus Placebo Plus Chemotherapy in Participants With Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction (GEJ) Adenocarcinoma (MK-3475-585/KEYNOTE-585)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of pembrolizumab (MK-3745) in the neoadjuvant (prior to surgery) or adjuvant (after surgery) treatment of previously untreated adults with gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma. The primary hypotheses of this study are that pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy is superior to placebo ...
A Neoadjuvant Study of Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab or Nivolumab Plus Chemotherapy Versus Chemotherapy Alone in Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
The purpose of this neoadjuvant study is to compare nivolumab plus chemotherapy and chemotherapy alone in terms of safety and effectiveness, and to describe nivolumab plus ipilimumab's safety and effectiveness in treating resectable NSCLC. This study has multiple primary endpoints. The first primary completion date of Pathological Complete Response is ...
A Study Comparing the Combination of Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Versus Placebo in Participants With Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab is safe and effective for delaying or preventing recurrence of cancer in patients who have experienced the partial or entire removal of a kidney
A Study to Evaluate Efficacy in Subjects With Esophageal Cancer Treated With Nivolumab and Ipilimumab or Nivolumab Combined With Fluorouracil Plus Cisplatin Versus Fluorouracil Plus Cisplatin
The main purpose of this study is to compare how long subjects with esophageal cancer live overall or live without disease progression after receiving nivolumab and ipilimumab or nivolumab combined with fluorouracil plus cisplatin versus fluorouracil plus cisplatin
An Investigational Immuno-therapy Study of Nivolumab Compared to Temozolomide Each Given With Radiation Therapy for Newly-diagnosed Patients With Glioblastoma (GBM a Malignant Brain Cancer)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate patients with glioblastoma that is MGMT-unmethylated (the MGMT gene is not altered by a chemical change). Patients will receive Nivolumab every two weeks in addition to radiation therapy, and then every four weeks. They will be compared to patients receiving standard therapy ...
An Investigational Immuno-therapy Study of Temozolomide Plus Radiation Therapy With Nivolumab or Placebo for Newly Diagnosed Patients With Glioblastoma (GBM a Malignant Brain Cancer)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate patients with glioblastoma that is MGMT-methylated (the MGMT gene is altered by a chemical change). Patients will receive temozolomide plus radiation therapy. They will be compared to patients receiving nivolumab in addition to temozolomide plus radiation therapy.
An Investigational Immuno-therapy Study of Nivolumab or Placebo in Participants With Resected Esophageal or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
The primary purpose of this study is to determine whether Nivolumab will improve disease-free survival compared with placebo.


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10 Reasons Why You Need to Travel To India
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India is one nation that is known for offering varied experiences to its visitors. Along with several layers of history, there are a very few countries like India that has diversity in culture, religion, landscape, wildlife etc. Vacations in this country are worth-cherishing for a lifetime. Here are 10 reasons why you need to travel to India:
Words fall short to describe the magnificence of the World Wonder of Taj Mahal. An epitome of love, this white-marble mausoleum is an Indo-Saracenic architecture. It was commissioned in 1653 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The construction of this colossal structure took 22 years with a cost of around 32 million Indian rupees. Do not miss out on noticing the amazing lattice (jail) work, calligraphy writing, shining marble, and the use of precious stones. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Taj is known to change colors with the changing position of the Sun.
Photograph By Radha Swami
India has always been known as the 'Land of Religion'. It has been the birthplace of religions like Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, and Buddhism. The innumerable places of worship and several religious festivals commemorate people's believe in their almighty. Spirituality too has been a very important part of everyday lives of people. Rishikesh, Bodhgaya, Haridwar, and Varanasi are few of the places that have a spiritual connection. Yoga and meditation session in ashrams and centers is a way of life for many. Both flourish hand-in-hand.
ALSO READ: This Man Beautifully Captures Some Unwritten Stories Of Banaras
The world-renowned Ayurveda was founded in India, more than 5000 years ago and thus it is one of the 10 reasons why need to travel to India. It is an ancient system of traditional healing that focuses on eradicating the root cause of an ailment, sans any side effects. There is a plethora of therapies, treatments, and massages, which aim towards bringing a harmony between mind, body, and soul. It actually is the 'way of life'. There are various Ayurveda resorts and centers all across the country's landscape including Kerala, Shimla, Rishikesh etc. The age-old concepts of Ayurveda are clubbed with modern spa therapies.
With a coastline of over 7500 km, India is known to be one of the world's most popular beach destinations. Beaches in India are picturesque, known for their serenity, scenic beauty as well as a range of beach activities. There are over 200 beaches, the country receives a huge footfall of tourists from all across the globe. While the beaches of Goa are world-renowned for all kinds of interesting activities, the beaches of south India are popular for their relaxed atmosphere. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have picturesque beaches with plethora of water sports. Soak-in the tranquility, savor local seafood delicacies, indulge in merry-making and so on.
During the course of its history, India has been under the rule of several dynasties. Various popular rules constructed innumerable architectures in the form of forts, palaces, mosques, temples, step wells, and other monuments. Architectural heritage of India is worth-exploring. The country is home to around 32 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and each of them is wonderful. These structure are piece of craftsmanship of the artists of ancient times. Some of such wonders are Khajuraho temples, Hampi Group of monuments, palaces and forts in Rajasthan, Ajanta and Ellora caves etc.
From past few years, India has emerged as a popular adventure destination as it offers a variety of adventure sports activity. The rivers, the mountains, the forests, the deserts and the sea waters all are ideal for partaking in adventure activities. Popular adventure destinations include trekking, mountain biking, skiing, river rafting, scuba diving, snorkeling, heli skiing, paragliding, zip-lining, para-sailing, bunjee jumping, hot air ballooning etc. Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Andaman Islands, Goa, Manali, and Rishikesh are the place for such activities. Adventure holidays in India are one of the most sought-after.
READ MORE: The Ultimate List Of Adventure Activities In India
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The exotic wildlife of India is protected in its national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, sprinkled all around the country. There are various rare, endangered as well as endemic animal as well as bird species. A visit to the wildlife reserves includes of a number of experiences such as wildlife safari (jeep/elephant safari), boat rides, trekking, bamboo rafting, guided nature walks and so on. Some of the animal species that can be spotted here include Royal Bengal Tiger, Snow leopard, Yaks, Nilgiri Tahr, Indian Wild Ass, Striped hyenas, Nilgai, one-horned rhinoceros, Asiatic lion, blackbuck, various kinds of deer, the mighty elephants etc. The avifaunal wealth is wonderful too. Some of the popular wildlife reserves are Bandhavgarh, Kaziranga, Periyar, Ranthambore, Jim Corbett, and so on.
Not many know that Indian Railways is one of the largest employers in the world. The train tracks are spread across the length and breadth of the country, connecting all the cities, towns and villages with each other. The trains offer wonderful railway journeys at affordable rates. There are three main classes of rails including first, second and third. Shatabdis and Rajdhanis are fastest trains. There is nothing as compared to the Indian Railways, the experience is exclusive. Luxury Trains and Toy Trains are worth-experiencing too.
With a vast variety of goods and products, India can rightly be called a shopper's paradise. The markets of India have both modern and traditional products for all pocket-sizes. The variety of stuff available here includes various accessories, drinks like fenni, hand-embroidery pieces like phulkari, various kinds of fabrics like bandhani, puppets, mojaris, lehenga-choli, kurta pajama, saris, Pooja samagri, nuts, home décor pieces, spices, wall hangings, incense sticks, precious and semi-precious jewelry, leather items, handicrafts items and so on. Learn the art of bargaining and visit popular markets of Delhi, Agra, Punjab, Gujarat, Goa, Lucknow, Srinagar etc. Shopping is one of the best things to do in India.
ALSO READ: Street Style: A Guide To Delhi's Vibrant Street Markets
Fairs and festivals of India feature in the list of 10 reasons why you need to travel to India. Indian calendar is always full with such wonderful events, which are celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm. As people of all religions reside with complete harmony, festivals of all religions are celebrated here. From time to time, cattle fairs, kite fairs, music festival, dance festival etc. are also organized. Attending these celebrations offers a sneak-peek into the ancient culture of the country. Some of the popular festivals and fairs are Diwali, Holi, Kumbh Mela, Pushkar fair, Hemis Festival, kite Festival, Onam, Dusshera, Pongal and many more.
ALSO READ: Best Places To Celebrate Holi With Utmost Ardour In India
Author Bio: A soul bred in the mountains, Akansha Negi doles out travel inspiration from solo wandering, exploring heritage and culture, tasting local cuisine, adventures and experiences of her travels.


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U.S., Macon's Henley finish tied for seventh in world junior golf tournament
The United States posted a team total of 1-over-par 214 on Friday to finish tied for seventh with Japan in the World Junior Golf Team Championship in Toyota City, Japan. Russell Henley, a former Stratford Academy standout who will play this fall at Georgia, had a par round of 71 for the U.S., which concluded the 14-team event with a 72-hole score of 849. Henley finished tied for 29th individually at 5-over 289. Sweden captured the championship with a 823 total following a closing round of 207. Defending champion Norway was second at 832. Also finishing ahead of the U.S. were Australia (841), Chinese-Taipei 844, South Africa 845 and New Zealand 847. Norway's Anders Kristiansen won the individual title with a 270 total after a 70 on Friday. Cheng-Tsung Pan of Taipei had a day's-best 66 to take second at 272. Andrew Putnam was the top American, taking eighth at 279 after finishing with 71. Steven Ziegler, who led the U.S. Friday with 68, tied with Henley for 29th,while Spencer Cole closed with 75 to finish tied for 34th at 290. The best three scores determined a team's total for each round. The U.S. finished sixth last year after winning the title in 2004-05.


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Last week I celebrated one year of blogging. For most of this past week, I was unplugged from the digital world and spent time with my oldest son at a father-son event. Therefore, this week I am sharing some of the highlights from the past year.
Looking back over the past year, these are some of the posts that were viewed most often:
- A Challenge? How to Choose to Persevere
- An Inspirational Story from a Miracle Realized
- The Lesson of the Ceiling Fan
These posts were the most shared on Facebook:
- How to Eat the Elephant that is Your Obstacle
- No One Can Make You Listen
- But I want to be patient now!
As I reviewed the posts I have written over the past year, I found two that were particularly significant to me. The two posts below are my favorites:
- How Do You Want to End the Game of Life?
- Are You Waiting for the Journey to be Safe? (also one of the most shared on Facebook)
If you are a new reader, I encourage you to take a peek at the posts referenced above. If you only pick one to check out, I would suggest one of the two I identified as my favorites.
Thank you to all of you who have participated with me during this year. I appreciate your encouaragement and feedback each step along the way.
See you next week with all new content! Blessings for the week ahead!
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Precision Remodeling builds decks in Grand Rapids with the strongest materials and practices and our new decks are built above code requirements.
As a transition space, your porch should feel like an extension of the home's interior. Because it's more attached to the home than a patio or sometimes even a deck, it requires proper planning and a touch of inspiration. First, you need to consider what kind of space you're looking for, and where it will be placed. Next, think about what outdoor furniture is worth adding to your space. It's all about relaxation and simplicity, so be sure that's reflected in your decor and furnishings.
The size and type of your porch is primarily dictated by your budget, space and overall look. A typical one is integrated into the home's roofline, so it will most likely always be an expensive remodel. Be sure to keep that in mind when creating your plans. A wraparound porch takes up quite a bit of yard space and often requires a change to multiple areas of the house, while a sunroom out back is a little less tedious. Adding a front stoop is a quick way to enhance your front door curb appeal, and it is a less expensive option as well. In general, all of them have a predominantly traditional feel, so you might try a patio or deck if it doesn't fit your overall style.
Call Shawn Kenyon at Precision Remodeling in Rockford Michigan and our team of professional designers and licensed builders will handcraft a workable design with net prices on our first visit to your West Michigan home or property.
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Our daily lives require us to be in different places at different times. Transportation is essential and every American, well almost every American, has things to do and places to see. Being American and being autonomous and free go hand in hand.
The majority of us also spend a significant deal of time in our cars going from point A to point B, it could be to watch a show, go to work, pick up a child from soccer practice, and so on. We all have appointments to keep and people to see and we depend on our cars and the public road system in Alaska to allow us to get to these places.
If it has not happened to you yourself, then surely you have seen other people who have been involved in an accident on the roads of Alaska. Road accidents can occur anywhere and at any time, even if you are a very safe and diligent driver. It does not mean that you are not at a risk of being involved in an auto accident because there are others who are using public roads too and so you could still end up in a car crash.
In fact, every turn that you make, every intersection that you cross, every stop sign you yield to could all be potential accident zones. Furthermore, road accidents are not the only car accidents that we are at a risk of being involved in. There are other accidents which may occur while in the comfort of your own home or while at your workplace, etc. This could be something like a slip and fall accident for instance.
Damages caused due to accidents
Depending on the nature and the severity of the accident, the damages incurred by the victim can also vary pretty substantially from one accident to another and also from one victim to another. Accidents could result in minor injuries such as a couple of bruises or cuts, but some accidents also lead to very serious, life threatening injuries that could even be mortal.
Personal injuries or property damage that may have occurred as a result of an auto accident may require medical attention and treatment or in the case of property damage – repairs, which can cost a significant sum. It is unfair that a victim of an accident has to bear such costs because of someone else's negligence which is why the car accident occurred in the first place.
This is precisely the reason why state law in Alaska allows for accident victims to file civil lawsuits which may be in the form of a:
- Personal injury lawsuit
- Wrongful death lawsuit
- Property damage lawsuit
These lawsuits are intended to compensate the victim for the damages provided that the victim is able to prove the lawsuit and the claims made within it.
USAttorneys.com needs to be your destination
The burden of proof lies on you, the plaintiff. This means that it is your responsibility to prove to the judge or jury using evidence, reasoning, and testimony that you rightfully deserve the compensation sought in the lawsuit.
A legal professional will be able to assist you. This is where your search for the best accident lawyer in Alaska ends. Contact us if you have any questions through our stellar website at USAttorneys.com.
Do not sign anything with any insurance company until you have legal help. That could be the worst mistake you ever make.


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Funny License Plate #262
Before we give our commentary on this vanity license plate, let us start by saying that there is absolutely nothing wrong with driving a Nissan. We even have a handful of excellent coworkers who navigate the parking lot and city roads in Nissans. However, if you're going to put a "Don't Settle" license plate on your ride…it best be on something a bit more challenging to acquire than a Nissan. Honestly, when you were a kid, did you dream of having a Nissan? Or were you thinking of zooming around in a Corvette, Lambo, Ferrari or Aston Martin? Yeah, we thought so!


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Need help choosing what fabric to use on your sofa? We can help thanks to our vast library in our showroom.Read More
Watch a video on how our beech sofa and chair frames are made in the UK using tradition methodsRead More
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Watch a video on the various traditional methods we use, such as hand sewing our fabric and fringes onto our handmade furniture.Read More
Watch a video on the traditional artisan technique of hand tying double cone coil springs to a bamboo cane seat edge in our London workshop.Read More
Our legs come in all shapes and sizes, from traditional turned or grooved legs to tapered, cylindrical or straight.Read More
A pop of colour from a scatter cushion is often all you need to brighten up a room. We offer scatter cushions in all shapes and size.Read More
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You don't have to finish a sofa just with self piping. Here at Dudgeon we like going mad with some bright red Abimelech felt piping, polished nickel nailing - anything you want, just let us know!Read More
The legs and rails on all our furniture comes in a variety of different finishes, whether you want walnut or mahogany, a matt finish, 75% sheen or high gloss.Read More
At Dudgeon Sofas we regard comfort as paramount, which is why we offer our clients a variety of cushion fillings, so you can find your level of comfort. All options are available to sit on in our showroom.Read More
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Place Holder Pre-Sale – Available Now!
I am so so thrilled to announce that the Place Holder pre-sale is now available.
Packages for CD and vinyl are available – including limited edition 180g gold vinyl! I did the layout and design for the album myself, and the vinyl artwork includes hand-written lyrics.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this project – including all who have ordered copies. I appreciate you're time, energy, enthusiasm and support very much.
xoxo – VISSIA