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Martin McGuinness toasts the Queen at historic state banquet for Irish President Michael D Higgins
Martin McGuinness has stood and joined in a toast to the Queen, proposed by Irish President Michael D Higgins, as an orchestra played God Save The Queen at an historic State banquet.
The banquet was held at Windsor Castle in honour of Irish President Michael D Higgins, and was made all the more significant due to the presence of Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Mr McGuinness - a move unthinkable only a decade ago for the ex-IRA commander.
In her speech, in front of the political elite and stars including Daniel Day-Lewis, Dame Judi Dench and Irish rugby hero Brian O'Driscoll, the Queen said Britain and Ireland shall "no longer allow our past to ensnare our future".
She said: "It is that we, who inhabit these islands, should live together as neighbours and friends. Respectful of each other's nationhood, sovereignty and traditions.
"Cooperating to our mutual benefit. At ease in each other's company.
"After so much chequered history, the avoidable and regrettable pain of which is still felt by many of us, this goal is now within reach.
"I started by speaking of ten centuries of history. But there is a balance to be struck between looking back at what has happened, and cannot be changed; and looking forward to what could happen, if we have the will and determination to shape it.
"My visit to Ireland, and your visit this week, Mr President, show that we are walking together towards a brighter, more settled future.
"We will remember our past, but we shall no longer allow our past to ensnare our future. This is the greatest gift we can give to succeeding generations."
The Queen also made a witty reference to her famous appearance in the London 2012 opening ceremony, saying: "And it took someone of Irish descent, Danny Boyle, to get me to jump from a helicopter."
The Queen's banquet speech for the state visit of Irish President Michael Higgins: In full
The Queen shook hands with all the guests at the banquet, including Mr McGuinness.
The highly successful state visit to Ireland by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in May 2011 paved the way for the return by President Higgins and makes the attendance of Mr McGuinness at the royals' home, the latest in a series of recent milestones in Anglo-Irish relations.
Just hours before the banquet the sister of a woman killed in the Birmingham pub bombings called for the arrest of Mr McGuinness.
Julie Hambleton, whose 18-year-old sister Maxine died in the atrocity, was taking part in a small demonstration outside Windsor Castle calling for justice for the victims of the bombings.
Ms Hambleton expressed anger at the British establishment for giving "permission" to Mr McGuinness to "come on to the mainland", adding: "By rights he should be arrested. He's got so much blood on his hands."
She described his attendance at the event as "the epitome of hypocrisy".
Mr McGuinness was seated next to President of the Royal Society Sir Paul Nurse and Director of Liberty Shami Chakrabarti.
The Queen said she and the Duke recall their visit to Ireland "with great pleasure" and said they were left with a "happy and enduring impression".
In his speech, which featured a few words of Irish, President Higgins made reference to the Queen's historic visit to Ireland, in which she "admirably" did not "shy away from the shadows of the past".
He said: "Your gracious and genuine curiosity, your evident delight in that visit, including its equine dimension, made it very easy for us to express to you and, through you to the British people, the warmth of neighbourly feelings.
"It laid the basis for an authentic and ethical hospitality between our two countries. "Admirably, you chose not to shy away from the shadows of the past, recognising that they cannot be ignored when we consider the relationship between our islands."
President Higgins said her "apt and considered words when you addressed some of the painful moments of our mutual history" were valued.
He said people were "moved" by the Queen's gestures of respect at sites of national historical significance in Ireland. "These memorable moments and these moving words merit our appreciation and, even more, our reciprocity.
"While the past must be respectfully recognised, it must not imperil the potential of the present or the possibilities of the future - ar feidireachtai gan teorainn - our endless possibilities working together," he said.
President Higgins described his visit as "a very visible sign of the warmth and maturity of the relationship between our two countries".
Adding: "It is something to be truly welcomed and celebrated."
He said Ireland and Britain "live in both the shadow and in the shelter of one another, and so it has been since the dawn of history".
He added: "Through conquest and resistance, we have cast shadows on each other, but we have also gained strength from one another as neighbours and, most especially, from the contribution of those who have travelled between our islands in recent decades."
Irish President Michael D Higgins's toast at the Queen's state banquet: In full
Like the Queen, President Higgins made reference to the "extensive" contribution of Irish men and Irish women to life in Britain. He said: "It runs from building canals, roads and bridges in previous decades, to running major companies in the present, all the while pouring Irish personality and imagination into the English language and its literature."
The Queen acknowledged the "discrimination and a lack of appreciation" once faced by Irish people in Britain.
Adding: "Happily, those days are now behind us, and it is widely recognised that Britain is a better place because of the Irish people who live here."
The Queen also made reference to the peace process in Northern Ireland.
"Our two governments will continue to work together in Northern Ireland to support the First and Deputy First Minister and the Executive to advance the peace process and to establish a shared society based on mutual respect and equality of opportunity," she said.
The Queen was wearing the official Diamond Jubilee white silk and lace dress designed by Angela kelly, and the Grand Duchess Vladimir of Russia Tiara which has droplets of emeralds.
In the splendour of Saint George's Hall, Hollywood stars Day-Lewis and Dame Judi, rugby legend O'Driscoll and his actress wife Amy Huberman, hat designer Philip Treacy, sculptor Sir Antony Gormley, and Sir Terry Wogan sat around a polished table set for 160 guests.
The Queen sat to the left of President Higgins and the Duchess of Cornwall sat on his right hand side.
Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Labour leader Ed Miliband were also in attendance, with the First Minister of Northern Ireland Peter Robinson, Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers.
Other members of the royal family at the banquet include the Prince of Wales who is sitting next to President Higgins' wife Sabina, and the Duke of Edinburgh is sitting on her other side.
Former Irish President Mary McAleese is also at the banquet. Nearing the end of his speech, President Higgins said: "The shadow of the past has become the shelter of the present.
"While we grieve together for lost lives, we will not let any painful aspect of our shared history deflect us from crafting a future that offers hope and opportunity for the British and Irish people."
President Higgins invited guests to stand and join him in a toast to the health and happiness of the Queen and Prince Philip and the people of the UK.
Mr McGuinness stood up and participated in the toast as the orchestra played God Save The Queen.
Earlier in the day, President Higgins bowed his head in a mark of respect at a plaque in memory of the Queen's cousin Lord Mountbatten in Westminster Abbey, assassinated by the IRA on holidays in Ireland in 1979. The President was there to pay respects at the tomb of the unknown warrior.
Michael D Higgins says Britain and Ireland must take pride in Northern Ireland peace
By Ed Carty and David Hughes
Irish President Michael D Higgins has said Britain and Ireland must take pride in the peace that has been built in Northern Ireland.
In a historic address to the Houses of Parliament - the first time Ireland's head of state has been given the honour - he hailed the transformation of relations between Britain and Ireland, from a period of doubt to trust and mutual respect.
"Our two countries can take immense pride in the progress of the cause of peace in Northern Ireland," said Mr Higgins.
"There is of course still a road to be travelled - the road of a lasting and creative reconciliation - and our two governments have a shared responsibility to encourage and support those who need to complete the journey of making peace permanent and constructive."
Mr Higgins recalled the old ghosts of Irish nationalism, from 18th century emancipator Daniel O'Connell MP to the Home Rule bid to Irish freedom fighter and abstentionist MP Constance Markiewicz - the first woman elected to Westminster in 1918.
He said O'Connell's ideals helped to guide and influence the achievement of the Good Friday Agreement of 1998.
"That achievement was founded on the cornerstones of equality, justice and democratic partnership, and was a key milestone on the road to today's warm, deep and enduring Irish-British friendship," he said.
He said the two countries now have a closeness that once seemed unachievable.
"I am conscious that I am in the company here of many distinguished parliamentarians who have made their own individual contributions to the journey we have travelled together," he said.
"I acknowledge them and I salute them, as I acknowledge and salute all those who have selflessly worked to build concord between our peoples. I celebrate our warm friendship and I look forward with confidence to a future in which that friendship can grow even more resolute and more productive."
In a wide-ranging speech, President Higgins touched on many of the themes which his four-day official state visit to Britain will explore, including emigration and shared history.
The significance of the President's visit is further deepened by the invitation for him to stay at the Queen's home, Windsor Castle, where a state banquet is being held in his honour tonight and the presence of Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister and ex-IRA commander Martin McGuinness at the royal dinner - a move unthinkable only a decade ago.
The President, who is a poet, academic, intellect, human rights activist and football fan, addressed peers and MPs in Parliament's Royal Gallery, flanked by floral displays in green, white and orange.
Prime Minister David Cameron, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Labour leader Ed Miliband were in the audience.
Also among the MPs watching the address were Sinn Fein's Pat Doherty, Michelle Gildernew and Paul Maskey, who do not take their seats in the Commons.
Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers was joined by predecessors in the role including Peter Hain.
President Higgins paid tribute to the UK Parliament for being synonymous with the principle of democracy and used his address to urge politicians to look at the foundation of parliamentary democracy in Britain for inspiration, referencing the Magna Carta and its significance for modern nations.
He said politics, society and the economy cause division between the citizen and the state when they are treated as separate entities and he urged polticians to remember that citizenship should be rooted in the principles of active participation, justice and freedom.
"Such a vision of citizenship is shared by our two peoples," the President said.
"It is here, in this historic building, that, over the centuries, the will of the British people gradually found its full democratic voice. It is inspiring to stand in a place where, for more than a century, many hundreds of dedicated parliamentarians, in their different ways, represented the interests and aspirations of the Irish people."
The President was a Labour politician for several decades before voted in as head of state with the largest ever single vote in the election in 2011.
He acknowledged that the fight for Irish independence - which his father took part in - cast a long shadow over Anglo-Irish relations but also noted how ties across the Irish Sea are now stronger than ever.
"We acknowledge that past but, even more, we wholeheartedly welcome the considerable achievement of today's reality - the mutual respect, friendship and cooperation which exists between our two countries," he said.
"That benign reality was brought into sharp relief by the historic visit of Queen Elizabeth to Ireland three years ago. Her Majesty's visit eloquently expressed how far we have come in understanding and respecting our differences, and it demonstrated that we could now look at each other through trusting eyes of mutual respect and shared commitments.
"The ties between us are now strong and resolute. Formidable flows of trade and investment across the Irish Sea confer mutual benefit on our two countries. In tourism, sport and culture, our people to people connections have never been as close or abundant."
With Britain and Ireland celebrating a series of centenaries over the next few years, the countries' shared history is a key part of the themes around the state visit.
Mr Higgins recalled the words of Irish nationalist MP Tom Kettle, who fought along with 200,000 Irishmen in the First World War, 50,000 of whom died, and who wrote that "this tragedy of Europe may be and must be the prologue to the two reconciliations of which all statesmen have dreamed, the reconciliation of Protestant Ulster with Ireland, and the reconciliation of Ireland with Great Britain".
Kettle later wrote of his hope for relations between Britain and Ireland: "Free, we are free to be your friend."
Mr Higgins said: "The journey of our shared British-Irish relationship towards that freedom has progressed from the doubting eyes of estrangement to the trusting eyes of partnership and, in recent years, to the welcoming eyes of friendship."
He also paid tribute to the Irish emigrant community in Britain.
"That community is the living heart in the evolving British-Irish relationship. I greatly cherish how the Irish in Britain have preserved and nurtured their culture and heritage while, at the same time, making a distinctive and valued contribution to the development of modern Britain," he said.
Commons Speaker John Bercow said the President's address at Westminster was a "historic" day which "would have been difficult to imagine a few decades ago".
In his introduction he said the visit had been described as "symbolic" but "in this case there is real substance wrapped inside the symbolism".
He said: "The past is a powerful force but we should not allow ourselves to become prisoners of it.
"The progress made in Northern Ireland over the past 20 years, for all its imperfections - some of which still persist - should serve as an eternal reminder that with sufficient determination on all sides, progress can be both achieved and entrenched."
Lord Speaker Baroness D'Souza described the President as a "renaissance man for a renaissance era in UK-Irish politics".
Ireland's President Higgins meets Queen and Charles on historic State visit to UK
By Lise Hand
An impressive display of colour and pageantry greeted Irish President Michael D Higgins and his wife Mrs Sabina Higgins as they arrived in Windsor for the first ever Irish State Visit to Britain.
The visit began at noon when the Queen and Prince Philip formally welcomed the President as he arrived at Windsor & Eton Riverside Railway Station, and as he stepped onto Datchet Road he was given a 21-gun salute.
For several hours, crowds had lined the main street of Windsor town which was decked with Tricolours and Union Flags, and the President was driven in a ceremonial carriage to the Castle.
President and Sabina Higgins were given a warm welcome by the royal couple. Queen Elizabeth was wearing a coat and dress by Stewart Parvin and hat by Angela Kelly. Her coat was sky blue cashmere with mother of pearl buttons and her dress was Paisley printed silk dress in moss green and dove grey, accesorised by a cashmere hat decorated with handmade feather flowers by Stella McLaren.
She is wearing an orchid brooch on coat a gift from Mappin Webb and Waterford as a gift for 60th anniversary of coronation. The flowers are hand cut Waterford crystal. It contains 66 diamonds and rose gold stamens.
Sabina Higgins was wearing a pale pink ensemble, with coat in silk tweed and matching dress by Louise Kennedy and hat by Philip Treacy.
The President inspected the troops in the Quadrangle accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh as the Band of the Irish Guards played a selection of Irish songs.
Following the Inspection the Irish President presented a new coat to the Irish Wolfhound Regimental Mascot of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards, Domhnall of Shantamon.
The royal party then watched as a colourful parade of cavalry passed by. More than 850 British Army personnel, 275 horses and an Irish Wolfhound were working in support of the state visit Then the royals and guests went into the Castle for a private lunch.
Earlier in London the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall met with the President and Sabina and also the Tanaiste and his wife Carol Hanney at the Irish Embassy.
They to the Ambassador's office where they were introduced to the President and Sabina Higgins and to the Tánaiste and Ms Hanney.
There were handshakes all round and a few minutes of friendly conversation, before the President and Sabina Higgins escorted the royal couple downstairs to the lobby at 11.07 am where the Prince and the Duchess introduced the British delegation.
The member of the British delegation included The Viscount Hood, Lord-in-waiting on behalf of the Queen, The Hon. Mary Morrison, Lady-in-waiting, Mr Dominick Chilcott, British Ambassador to Ireland, Mrs Jane Chilcott, Commander Andrew Canale RN, Equerry-in-waiting and Captain Oliver Morley, Assistant Equerry.
The Prince and the Duchess along with the President and Sabina then departed in a motorcade for Windsor Castle.
There was a protest across the street by seven pro-choice campaigners who chanted slogans in favour of legalised abortion in Ireland. This was organised by an group called Speaking of IMELDA, an acronym for 'Ireland Making England the Legal Destination for Abortion'.
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Higgins to cement Anglo-Irish bond
By Ed Carty
Three short years after Queen Elizabeth's historic and healing trip to Ireland, President Michael D Higgins will build on that legacy during a return State visit.
Reconciliation was the enduring theme of 2011 - and no image captured it more than the British monarch bowing her head as a mark of respect to the fallen heroes of Irish independence at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin.
But the next four days will focus on celebration. President Higgins will cement a new Anglo-Irish bond, first through the formalities and expressions of normalised relations, but later with an emphasis on the influence of the Irish in Britain and what generations of emigrants and their children have achieved in business, society, healthcare and culture.
Writing last week, he recalled the Queen's assessment of a complex and shared history and paid tribute to his predecessors Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese, among others, for laying the foundations for the visits.
He said: "The maturity and warmth of the current British-Irish relationship is a legacy of, and bears witness to, the courage, determination and efforts of leaders and communities across our island who took risks to reach for peace and extend the hand of friendship."
On the face of it, a full State visit by the President of Ireland has been on the cards for more than 20 years - Ms Robinson being the first Irish head of state invited to Buckingham Palace and enjoying tea with the Queen in May 1993.
Five years later another huge landmark was passed when Irish soldiers who fought and died in the First World War were formerly recognised by Britain.
More than 200,000 enlisted and 50,000 did not come home. On that day at the Island of Ireland Peace Park in Messines, Belgium, the Queen and Ms McAleese laid wreaths to the fallen in a powerful symbol of their willingness to mark the past to change the future.
The thawing of relations was epitomised that day by a light-hearted chat they had on the merits of Ireland's ancient gaelic game of hurling and its close association with Scotland's shinty.
This week again it is hoped there will be more to the State visit between neighbours than ceremony, protocol and the ticking the diplomatic boxes.
There is a sense that the days of resentment, bitterness and distrust are gone and that a strong sense of pride exists about Ireland's role in British history.
Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at University College Dublin, said the closely choreographed return may also allow Irish people to lay some old ghosts to rest.
"It's been a long time coming. But it will be seen as a culmination of events," he said. "It's the highest level of diplomacy and seen as a furthering of the narrative of reconciliation, a journey of friendship what we have in common as opposed to what we have that divides us, or did divide us, all that feel good rhetoric.
"It will be of great significance for the Irish community in Britain. It will certainly generate a degree of pride there and maybe the laying to rest of a few ghosts for some who experienced poor treatment when they first left Ireland many years ago."
Further recognition of a new dispensation between Britain and Ireland has come in other ways.
The Queen visited Croke Park on her trip to Dublin - the proud headquarters of Ireland's gaelic sports but also the seen of a massacre of 14 fans in 1920 by British forces in reprisal for the assassination of British agents the night before by the IRA.
Elsewhere, although controversial in some unionist, and hardline republican, quarters Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister and senior Sinn Fein figure played his role, shaking hands with the Queen in Belfast in 2012.
Ireland for its part has made amends. In May last year the Government apologised for the treatment of soldiers who abandoned roles in the Defences Forces to fight for the Allies against Nazi Germany only to be branded deserters and on their return blacklisted for life from jobs.
And then there is the affection large numbers in Ireland hold for the royals. Some 1.3 million people watched the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marry.
The weight other aspects of the trip carry should not be neglected - the President will stay in Windsor Castle, a rare invitation with an opportunity to inspect the colours of disbanded Irish regiments.
He will also address the Houses of Parliament and meet Prime Minister David Cameron during the four day trip.
Mr Higgins' presence may not carry the same emotional punch as the Queen in Ireland but it will be measured in terms of how he assesses relations with his own inimitable style and intellect.
Prof Ferriter said: "The challenge for Michael D Higgins is to fashion his own narrative, to frame Anglo-Irish relations, and being a student of sociology and philosophy he will want to do that."
The Queen's visit is probably one of the most significant in her 60 years on the throne and in advance of the return, President Higgins summed up his thoughts on his follow-up trip.
He said: "This historic visit reminds us that while the passage of time can change the contours of political maps and perhaps even community allegiances, it does not alter the challenges and possibilities of our shared humanity with its innate decency and dignity.
"The values which unite the British and Irish people are ones I look forward to affirming and celebrating during the forthcoming State Visit to the United Kingdom."
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If you're like most people, your return to consciousness each morning follows a predictable pattern: You blink awake, still half-trapped in the dream you just had — a high-stakes epic in which you soared over the Grand Canyon or watched as a tsunami engulfed your house. What was THAT about? Within minutes, though, you sweep away the hallucinatory traces like cobwebs, dismissing the dream as just another meaningless, though exciting, sleep-time drama.
But hold on: New science suggests you're passing up a great opportunity to gain a little self-knowledge. Experts say our brains' nocturnal sagas can supply us with insights that will help heal emotional stress and trauma, enable us to sleep better, make us feel happier while awake, or even answer nagging questions about our lives. How? Thoughts that occur while you sleep mingle recent events, buried memories, and hopes and fears into a potent stew, forging neural connections that might never be made through conscious thought alone. "The latest brain research suggests that dreams are part of a healthy emotional coping process," says dream researcher Robert Hoss, author of "Dream Language."
Indeed, recent brain scan studies show that regions active during dreaming are the same ones responsible for processing memories and emotions when we're awake. Dreams, the new thinking goes, shape your self-image by helping you work through unresolved emotions from waking life. (For this reason, even unpleasant nightmares can be beneficial, says Hoss.) In fact, for a day or two after a significant life event — and again about a week later — hints of it show up in your dreams, according to a study at Canada's University of Alberta. "Revisiting events in dreams helps reshape your understanding of them," says study author Don Kuiken, PhD.
With a little know-how, you can reap these insights on your own. Here are six strategies that will help you benefit from your subconscious mind's nocturnal adventures.
Wake up slowly
Your conscious mind can wipe away memories of a dream in minutes — and with them, possible insights. To prevent images from slipping away too quickly, lie still in bed right after waking up, keeping your eyes closed and concentrating on what you were just dreaming about, suggests Charles McPhee, former coordinator of the National Institute of Mental Health's sleep research laboratory and author of "Ask the Dream Doctor." When you've recalled everything you can, jot down the dream's details in a notebook kept by your bed. Come back to this entry later to think more about what your dream might have been telling you, and look for recurring characters, places, and patterns over time.
Don't take it literally
Straightforward dream interpretations seldom yield insight — if you subconsciously imagine kissing your friend's brother, for example, it doesn't necessarily mean you want to betray your spouse.
Tufts University psychiatrist Ernest Hartmann, MD, confirmed this idea when he studied Americans' dreams after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. "The dreams had more intense, powerful images" — like frightening animals, for instance — "than ones before 9/11, but almost none were about the Twin Towers themselves," he says.
Rather than take dreams at face value, try a little free association to get at their real meaning. For example, what's your first impression of your friend's brother? If "gregarious" comes to mind, you could be longing for a more active social life.
Confront your 'demons'
People who experience trauma in their lives often relive it while asleep — but eventually they acquire "mastery" in their dreams, meaning they find a way to take charge of unpleasant subconscious images. Patrick Andries, a dream therapist at Chicago Healers in Illinois, recalls one client who had a recurring nightmare that she was being chased by a mysterious woman. "She finally decided to stand up to this person," Andries recalls. "When she asked her in the dream, 'Who are you?' the dream character replied, 'I'm your low self-esteem.'" This insight enabled Andries' client to move forward and better appreciate her unique abilities. To develop a similar take-charge mindset, try "dream intervention": If you experience recurring dreams of a loved one who recently passed away, for example, spend a few minutes at bedtime imagining yourself carrying on their legacy (such as starting a scholarship in their name). Your dream content may soon become less stressful, says Andries.
Put yourself in the dream after waking
Because every person's life is unique, it's important to uncover the specific emotions or situations that may have inspired your dream. Hoss suggests imagining yourself as one of the central characters. (Some experts believe we play all the characters in our dreams.) "If there's a red sports car present, imagine you are the car," Hoss says. "Question yourself in that role: What is my purpose? What do I like? What do I fear? As the car, you might answer, 'I like being able to get where I want fast, but I'm afraid I may crash.'" Then ask if any of the car's traits apply to you; are you afraid of spinning out of control in your personal or professional life?
Describe your dream to an alien
If you were talking to someone new to Earth, how would you describe your dream to her so that it made sense? Which parts would you emphasize and why? Write down your answers. This strategy might sound wacky, but according to dream interpretation expert Reneau Peurifoy, it can help you recall details, zero in on unlikely but important aspects, and better interpret dream symbols.
Plan a course of action
After identifying events and emotions from your life that may have inspired a dream, decide how to deal with them in the future, Hoss suggests. If your dream came to no conclusion or ended poorly, imagine a new ending that works for you. Then ask yourself — or a friend, mentor, or psychologist — if this might be a new solution to your waking-life situation. "Is it healthy, appropriate, and practical?" Hoss notes. "This will tell you if the advice you gleaned from the dream is worth following."
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There are definitely some land mines in play when one attempts to select and rank the best dining neighborhoods in Nashville. First, there's the definition of the physical boundaries of a neighborhood, both within our guidelines -- and in general. Where the hell is Arnold's? Is it The Gulch? SoBro? Pie Town? If you're thinking of joining the complaint line, may I suggest you just queue up at Arnold's instead. Secondly, do you rank by a combination of quality and volume of restaurant offerings? Considering you're going to walk away from this read with a year's worth of bucket-list dining suggestions all over town, let's just realize how lucky we are to have so many choices.
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12. The Nations
Essentials: Fifty-First Kitchen & Bar, House: A Social Eatery, Taqueria la Juquilita, Centennial Cafe
Considering the money pouring into this neighborhood as part of residential and retail development, it won't be long until the gritty Nations has fully morphed into Historic West Town and all the culinary opportunities that befit its new uppity status thanks to refined spots like Fifty-First Kitchen & Bar. But don't worry, there are still great casual options such as House: A Social Eatery, Taqueria la Juquilita, and Centennial Cafe.
11. Downtown
Essentials: Merchants, Acme Feed & Seed, The Southern Steak & Oyster, Skull's Rainbow Room
Unlike most urban centers that are the place to find the best eats in town, Downtown Nashville pretty much rolls up the sidewalks north of Broadway after dark. It's still the best area to party like it's 1979 at restaurants like Skull's Rainbow Room or Merchants, back when scotch was an appropriate pairing with a T-bone. Acme Feed & Seed and The Southern Steak & Oyster are popular with tourists and locals alike.
10. Sylvan Park
Essentials: Caffe Nonna, Miel, Park Cafe, McCabe Pub
When it comes to residents losing their ever-loving minds about diners parking in front of their residences, Sylvan Park preceded 12South by a few years. But we can't help it. The cozy neighborhood vibe of the bars and restaurants like Caffe Nonna, Miel, Park Cafe and McCabe Pub are so attractive, we're just gonna keep coming.
9. Edgehill
Essentials: Thai Esane, Bella Napoli, Edgehill Cafe, Funk Seoul Brother
It's probably stretching the boundaries of Edgehill a bit to include Thai Esane, but that's enough to break this area into the top 10. Combined with the new sushi burrito option at Funk Seoul Brother, those are some pretty damn fine Asian options for you. Bella Napoli and Edgehill Cafe are family-friendly hangs as well.
8. Inglewood
Essentials: Rudie's Seafood and Sausage, Mitchell Delicatessen, Pied Piper Eatery, Pepperfire Hot Chicken
Don't go looking for anything fancy in the 'Wood 'hood. The denizens of this old-school East Nashville area like their restaurants family-friendly at Pied Piper Eatery, their chicken spicy at Pepperfire Hot Chicken, and their beer cold and sausages and sandwiches absolutely delicious at neighborhood stalwarts Rudie's Seafood and Sausage and Mitchell Delicatessen. Can't say we blame them…
7. Melrose
Essentials: Sinema, The Smiling Elephant, The Hook, M.L. Rose
For a neighborhood that had only a handful of residents a decade ago, Melrose has quickly built a reputation as a fun and funky place to live with noted eateries such as Sinema and The Smiling Elephant. Not especially walkable yet, it's a difficult place to bar hop. Pick a favorite spot like The Hook or M.L. Rose, and settle in for the long haul until it's Uber o'clock.
6. East Nashville
Essentials: Margot Cafe, Marche Artisan Foods, The Treehouse, Lockeland Table
While the descriptor "East Nashville" may be too generic now that Mainlanders have actually learned the names of a few discrete neighborhoods across the Cumberland, the dining scene is anything but generic. If the only restaurants in the area were chef Margot McCormack's two popular eateries, Margot Cafe and Marche Artisan Foods, it would warrant inclusion on this list, but there is plenty of culinary variety and excellence at favorites like The Treehouse and Lockeland Table to draw you over to the People's Republic of East Nashville.
5. Midtown
Essentials: The Catbird Seat, Le Sel, Midtown Cafe, Hattie B's
Two Strategic Hospitality properties, The Catbird Seat and Le Sel, highlight the best of the best in the primarily commercial area, but Randy Rayburn's Midtown Cafe remains the anchor of the neighborhood and one of the most popular business lunches in town. The line of hungry hot-chicken lovers waiting outside of Hattie B's is another constant.
4. SoBro
Essentials: Arnold's Country Kitchen, Etch, The Farm House, Peg Leg Porker
From lowbrow to high-toned, the unifying factor of these SoBro restaurants is delicious and soulful food at places like Arnold's Country Kitchen and The Farm House. Chef Deb Paquette creates some of the most beautiful food in town at Etch, and Peg Leg Porker pours melted cheese and jalapeños all over pulled pork as part of the BBQ nachos. That's two examples of genius at work!
3. 12South
Essentials: Epice, Josephine, Edley's Bar-B-Que, Urban Grub
The most walkable strip of dining destinations in town, 12South is a mile of opportunities with many excellent choices along the way. It's bookended by the Mediterranean delights of Epice and the modern Pennsylvania bistro fare of Josephine (yeah, that's a thing). Find a parking spot somewhere in the vicinity and roll the dining dice. You won't be disappointed. Edley's and Urban Grub are solid places to get started.
2. The Gulch
Essentials: The 404 Kitchen, Biscuit Love, Prima, Otaku Ramen
One would not expect to find great restaurants in an area that was once the gulch dug underneath the main avenues of Downtown to route the railroads through Downtown without interfering with automobile traffic. If one really felt that way, one would be dead wrong, because the burgeoning Gulch neighborhood has become one of the most vibrant residential and dining areas in town. For breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks, there are always multiple excellent choices along the tracks. Plan your itinerary around Biscuit Love, Otaku Ramen, Prima and The 404 Kitchen.
1. Germantown
Essentials: City House, Rolf & Daughters, 5th & Taylor, Germantown Cafe
Quite simply, Germantown is where some of the absolute best chefs in town hang their toques. Multiple chef-driven restaurants have opened in the neighborhood over the past decade, taking advantage of interesting architecture and residential complexes that are springing up all over like wildflowers. The reservation books at City House, Rolf & Daughters and 5th & Taylor are also filled with residents of other neighborhoods who are just now figuring out that all the streets there are named after presidents. Germantown Cafe remains a steady option that was Germantown when Germantown wasn't cool.
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As I write more comic book articles, I will post them here also, so be sure and bookmark this page and come back often. If you have any comments or would like one of your articles posted here, by all means, cruise over to my
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Comic Book Collectors; Nerdy Geeks or Shrewd Investors?
When one says, yeah, I collect comic books, what is the general public response? Oh no, a slightly off the wall geek. Here is someone who has lost touch with reality. Or someone that is in his or her own little world. I think not…
Hollywood's Fascination with the Comic Book Superhero.
Movie production companies and TV have been creating feature length movies, movie serials and TV shows for years exploiting the public fascination with Superheroes…
How Did the Comic Book Get Its Start?
The origins of the comic book are somewhat controversial and perhaps the jury is still out. So lets go back to the cartoonish broadsheets of the Middle Ages, which were parchment products, created by anonymous woodcutters…
Stan Lee, Even the Comic Book Great Ones Have Problems.
Stan Lee, in my mind, has to be one of the all time most recognizable individuals in the "Comic Book Industry". Most lovers of comic books have known his name all their collecting lives…
A Word on Comic Book Pricing.
The going worth of individual comic books can range all over the board. Some issues have been know to bring in monetary value of six figures, while other issues aren't even worth the price you paid for them…
Comic Book Industry Blunders.
What has gone wrong within the industry and can it be fixed? The rape and pillage, in the eyes of some, may have left the comic book industry gasping for life support…
A Comedy of Comic Book Industry Errors.
Although lacking in popularity for years, the mid-50s through early 60s brought back a resurgence of the superheroes. This in itself was not bad, especially since I like superheroes…
Comic Book Supplies, Necessities of the Serious Collector
If you want to keep your comic book collection in tiptop shape, comic book supplies will become part of your collecting life. As soon as a magazine is printed there are natural environmental forces going to work to try and destroy the ink and the paper...
Comic Book Collecting, Oh what an Enjoyable Past Time it is!
Have you ever read a comic book before? I imagine just about everyone, at some time in their life, has read at least one comic book. But do your interests and enjoyment level go beyond that? You may have said to yourself, at sometime or another, I would like to start a comic book collection some day...
Batman Begins VS the Fantastic Four. What Next?
Well, it looks like Hollywood keeps it continual pot of revenue filled with, guess what, comic book heroes. Batman Begins and The Fantastic Four are about to duke it out on Hollywood and Vine...
Sin City; Antagonist Fatalism or the Ultimate Good vs. Evil?
The Sin City DVD blew my mind, or maybe I should say, warped my mind. I haven't been a great fan of Graphic Novels, but this movie encouraged me to purchase a few of the Sin City books. Frank Miller's now famous...
Fan Fiction for the Comic Book Reader
Fan fiction, quite admittedly, is a concept I hadn't thought about. That is until the article below came across my desk. I recognized the author because I have been communicating with him...
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Elf is one of the leading European brands of motor oil sold in the UK. However, one of the prime reasons why motorists choose the brand is owing to its excellent reputation as helping improving engine efficiency. The Elf 5W-40, for instance, uses a unique formula which helps keep the engine cool, while lubricated to ensuring better cold starts. The company's commitment to continually improving the formula, coupled with the fact that it's comparatively cost-effective makes it worth considering for any motorist.
Generally speaking, the 5W-40 is a viscosity that's best used in smaller engines. Cars like the Yaris, with smaller capacity engines, benefit best from a 5W-40 oil. That said before you choose a viscosity it's important to consider the weather and the car manufacturer's recommendation. So, refer to your car's user manual to see if they list a 5W-40 as a recommended viscosity. Secondly, since it is a thinner oil, it's best used during the winter in the UK. The Elf 5W-40 also benefits from the use of special additives which helps boost start times and reduces engine wear during slow traffic.
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Three or four days ago, Egypt was still in our hands. The army of pundits, including our top expert on Egypt, Benjamin Ben-Eliezer, said that "everything is under control," that Cairo is not Tunis and that Mubarak is strong. Ben-Eliezer said that he had spoken on the phone with a senior Egyptian official, and he assured him that there's nothing to worry about. You can count on Fuad and Hosni, both about to become has-beens.
On Friday night everything changed. It turned out that the Israeli intelligence estimates, which were recited ad nauseum by the court analysts, were again, shall we say, not the epitome of accuracy. The people of Egypt had their say, and had the nerve not to fall in line with Israeli wishes. A moment before Mubarak's fate is sealed, the time has come for drawing the Israeli conclusions.
Not a plague of darkness in Egypt but the light of the Nile: the end of a regime propped up by bayonets is foretold. It can go on for years, and the downfall sometimes comes at the least expected time, but in the end it will happen. Not only Damascus and Amman, Tripoli and Rabat, Tehran and Pyongyang: Ramallah and Gaza are also destined to be shaken.
The hypocritical and sanctimonious division of countries by the U.S. and the West between the "axis of evil" on the one hand, and the "moderates" on the other, has collapsed. If there is an axis of evil, then it includes all the non-democratic regimes, including the "moderates" and the "stable" and the "pro-Western." Today Egypt, tomorrow Palestine. Yesterday Tunis, tomorrow Gaza.
Not only is the Fatah regime in Ramallah and the Hamas regime in Gaza destined to fall, but perhaps also, one day, the Israeli occupation, which certainly meets all the criteria of criminal tyranny and an evil regime. It too relies only on guns. It too is hated by all levels of the ruled people, even if they stands helpless, unorganized and unequipped, facing a big army. The first conclusion: Better to end it well, with agreements based on justice and not on power, a moment before the masses have their say and succeed in banishing the darkness.


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Constructed using chromium steel self-sharpening blades that never require any form of maintenance, the blades feature nicely-rounded tips that won't irritate your skin regardless of how close you are trimming your facial hair.
Coconut oil is a great product for keeping a beard -and not only, soft and healthy. If you're planning on growing a beard (related article), coconut oil will definitely come in handy. Let me know if you have any questions.
That's a great question. Truthfully, you can begin applying it even before any stubble grows in. The reason for this is that the oil will moisturize and nourish the forming hair follicle beneath the surface of the skin, so that your facial hair grows in healthy and strong.
Thanks for your question! Generally, you want to apply the oil and balm with your hands, and then massage it into your beard and skin using your fingers. However, we highly recommend that you use a good Boar's Hair Brush to brush the oil through your beard after you apply it. This will help thoroughly distribute the oils down the length of your hair follicles. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Typically, you want to apply beard oil once a day right after you hop out of the shower. Putting oil on right after you've been in water might not sound right, but it actually is! If you take a warm shower, it'll open up your pores and hair cells, which allows the oil to be absorbed more effectively than it would have otherwise. Just make sure to pat your beard down with a towel before applying it, as this works best with damp beards, not soaked ones.
The best way to teach yourself to use oil daily would be to blend it with some other things you do every day, preferably every morning. Things like brushing teeth, showering or breakfast are great events to connect with beard grooming. Maybe the best one is showering routine. After you are done showering, make sure your beard is completely dry and ready for the treatment. The treatment is very quick and easy, even though the name suggests a cumbersome task.
Biotin is a natural hair growth supplement that you can take to help improve the hair quality and growth. This is especially helpful in men who suffer thin, patchy beards. Biotin contains Vitamin B6, C, and E, which will help keep your hair and skin in top shape. The downside to this supplement is that hair and nails are much alike, and accelerated nails and other bodily hair are likely to occur. So make sure you can deal with this potential before going forward.
Dry Process: The dry process involves drying up the meat that is extracted from the coconut known as copra, and then dissolving it with solvents to produce raw oil. The produced oil from this process however, isn't suitable for consumption.
A wet beard is typically longer and if you try to trim it wet, you may end up cutting more off than you would like. Before trimming make sure the beard is dry so you'll be accurate in terms of how much facial hair you need to cut off.
Anagen phase: The longest phase of the hair growth cycle which can last anywhere from two to six years. This is the cycle where your hair grows and almost all of your hair (85%-90%) is currently in the anagen phase at any given time.
New treatments and ointments are now available and beards are dominating men's beauty, along with countless methods for better facial hair. By better, we mean these products help create some awesome beard styles that wouldn't be possible without these products. Take a gander, browse our reviews and make your selection today.
Beard trimmers almost always come with an adjustable and removable trimming guide. By adjusting the position of the trimming guide, you control how closely it will trim your beard. Refer to the instructions supplied with your trimmer for details. Until you've mastered the use of your trimmer, it is best to adjust the guide for a longer beard length setting at first.
Keratin is one of the big no-go ingredients that even some otherwise high-quality beard supplements contain. Remember, consuming keratin is like eating your own fingernails, so that's always an ingredient to avoid.
Think of beard oil more as an everyday habit and a companion in building a fierce beard and less like a weird new trend that set off out of nowhere. There is one thousand and one reasons for you to start using the oil that will make your beard better and healthier and sooner you understand it – the better.
When I turned 23, I decided to try growing a beard. 2 months of no shaving whatsoever and I had a not-so impressive thin mustache and some fuzz on my chin. The total hair on my cheeks and sideburn area could not reach double digits.
Secondly, you need to avoid washing your facial hair with any harsh chemicals like store bought shampoo and some soaps. You could try our all natural hot processed soap found here: http://themodcabin.com/product-category/beard-soap/, or if you're in a very dry climate you may be better off using our cleansing oil found here: http://themodcabin.com/product/cleansing-oil/. Use our cleansing oil just like you would a shampoo. It won't lather up, but you'll get the same cleansing properties without it stripping your hair of it's natural oils.
…As it's the pregnancy week 22 (five months), when the fetus forms all of its hair follicles. This is when ALL of the ~5 million bodily hair follicles are generated and after this point, we will never generate new ones during the courses of our lives.
When you're confident that you've spread the beard oil out evenly, grab a beard comb and gently comb your beard to shape. Beard oil doesn't hold a shape very well. If you want to maintain a certain shape, then I suggest you try some beard gloss. However, oil will give your beard weight and give it a nice sheen. Comb it out to brighten up this sheen and order un-orderly strands that will try to fly out here and there.
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Serious beardsmen constantly seek ways to help their beard reach its full potential. They're open to suggestions and ideas, both natural and human-made when it comes to information on how to grow a full beard. And by human-made, we're referring to hair growth products.
There are hundreds of beard balms on the market – certainly more than we could possibly try ourselves. Our research for best beard balm 2018 was, rest assured, thorough, and took into account personal experience, reviews, and customer experience.
If you are looking out for a multi-purpose trimmer, then this product might not fit in your demands. It can possibly work great on your beard, but for other trimming purposes, you might have to shuffle the market once again.
I recommend the Kent Boar Hair Brush. Boar's hair is natural product (sorry vegans) that is not rough on your skin. The brush bristles are uneven so you can reach root to tip in a single stork. Kent also makes a quality product that will last a life time. Yes, you might spend $25 to $200 (expensive brushes are 100% handmade) for a Kent Brush, but you will be using this brush every day. The Kent Brush will probably out live you.
The good folks at Balding Beards have created a site where manliness and beards thrive in harmony. It's a great resource for information, tips, and products for facial hair, hair loss, personal grooming, and even manly entertainment. They focus on long, thorough articles, reviews and guides which are regularly updated.
Beard oil can handle the moisturizing needs of a short to medium length beard, especially if you're prone to dry skin – but even if you're not. Not that you shouldn't still use beard oil when your beard gets longer. On the contrary. You should continue to use oil throughout the glorious life of your beard.
Sorry about that. We have a blog post that addresses that exact question. There's a graphic that explains where you should trim. Take a look at this article and see if it answers our question. http://themodcabin.com/beard-styles-the-full-beard/
Shaving seems to have not been known to the Romans during their early history (under the kings of Rome and the early Republic). Pliny tells us that P. Ticinius was the first who brought a barber to Rome, which was in the 454th year from the founding of the city (that is, around 299 BC). Scipio Africanus was apparently the first among the Romans who shaved his beard. However, after that point, shaving seems to have caught on very quickly, and soon almost all Roman men were clean-shaven; being clean-shaven became a sign of being Roman and not Greek. Only in the later times of the Republic did the Roman youth begin shaving their beards only partially, trimming it into an ornamental form; prepubescent boys oiled their chins in hopes of forcing premature growth of a beard.[25]
After shampooing your beard, you should always opt to use a beard conditioner. It could be a leave-in conditioner (which many balms and oils double as) or it could be a conditioner you wash out. Either way, conditioner is important because it fixes roughness in your hair cuticle while protecting it from damage.
Great great tips! I would also recommend to be more active in order to increase testosterone levels, rest (8-9 hours daily), and eat better, which means, no junk food, limit alcohol, plus eliminate smoking.
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Making your own beard oil is that easy! After you've added your essential oils, put the cap on, shake it up, and enjoy. To use, simply put a small dab on your fingers (a few drops is all that's necessary) and rub into your beard. The best time to use is after a shower when you've washed your beard and your skin is fresh.


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Teacher's Appreciation Week has come to an end and I thought I'd share one last little gift we gave out.
Have you ever been to Kiwi Loco?
Our friends just recently opened one up right by our house and it's our new favorite GO-TO place for frozen yogurt. And since WE love it....EVERYONE ELSE must love it too, right?
If you live locally...or in a spot that is lucky enough to have a Kiwi Loco close by...
and would like a copy of my super easy printable for YOUR teachers...or just whomever....
leave me a comment with your email address and I can send you the printable, which you can edit with your very own names.


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The issue of home security is a critical aspect that needs to be considered first among other aspects. Although at home you may have home alarms, keypads, and dogs, the home safe is the rank of defense. The home safe provides a suitable place for storing your valuable items.
The level of security that a home safer can provide always vary. That is where you should get a model from a reputable manufacturer, such as from this homepage, which has the current tricks and measures of security. Therefore, when buying a home safe, the process requires a consideration of several factors. Here some of the factors to consider before purchasing a home safe.
Consider the size and capacity of the safe
The first consideration is the size of the safe. The size of the safe will depend with whatever you will store in the safe. Therefore, the best way to undergo the process is to take measurements of the item that you are planning to sure. Aim at buying a safe that has the interior measurements of at least 26% more room. Note that the internal size and external dimensions of the safes differ considerably. Therefore, there must be an allowance for the body and insulation of the safe. The two aspects can minimize the inner size of the safe. The additional 26% will create room for the extra items.
Final placement of the safe
The second consideration you should have in mind is the last installation of the safe. The location of the safe will depend on the available safe that you have, and the way of moving the safe to its final location. Measure the width and height of the door, and make a comparison with outer measurements. Note that the lock and door hinges will an additional size. When moving large safe down or up the stairs, the stair should be strong enough to sustain the weight of safe. Keep in mind that once you place the safe, it will never enlarge, but you will often get extra items you would wish to secure.
The type and degree of security
The type and level of security will depend on the nature of the item you need to protect. You can start by consulting your insurance company what safe grades they require to offer with coverage. Safes have a design of meeting a particular standard for either burglary or fire resistance. Non-negotiable documents and records can be stored in the fireproof safe. Nevertheless, valuable assets such as coins, cash or jewelry, they should be kept on burglary resistance safe.
The cost of the safe
The size of the safe will determine its price. The cost can range from the small fire safe, up to expensive safes for jewelers. Therefore, you should be cautious about the price of the safe depending on the one that you wish to purchase. Before buying the safe, make sure you have the rough idea of the price.
There are many more factors to consider, but those are the most crucial you should know. In the event of buying a home safe, lets the above tips guide you in choosing the best safe that will fit your need. Keep in mind that there different safe, with different quality and size, and they serve a different purpose.


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Watch Distraction Free Videos on YouTube
If you visit YouTube then you will notice lot of videos around the video that you are watching. In most cases those videos will distract you from watching any particular video. Moreover, youtube background colour is white, for most users watching video with such background color won't feel comfortable. If you want to enjoy videos for the fullest extent, then here is a solution for it.
Turn Off the Lights:
Turn off the Lights is a browser extension which is available for Chrome, Firefox and many other browsers. What this actually do is, it Turn off lights on the screen or dims the color other than the video that you are actually watching.
Also Read: Make your YouTube Subscription Private
Once you install you will see small bulb icon on your browser, to enable this just click on that bulb icon. Once you activate this extension you will see the video much better by remove lot of distraction around the video.
You can control the opacity and color of the background by going to options. If you wish you can also use cool images behind the youtube video that you are watching.
This extension not only supports YouTube, it supports almost all type of flash content available on any page or websites. For example you use this extension to focus on any game which uses flash while playing on your browser.
There is an option where you can enables focus on video (dim background color) automatically as soon as you click play button on the video and thus you can avoid clicking on bulb icon manually.
Tip: The Best Way to Check Spelling and Grammar on Browsers
There are lot more features comes with extension as well, some of them are
- You can automatically set the YouTube player to the larger size.
- Automatically set the quality of YouTube videos: This feature will be helpful if you use low speed internet connection, and you always need to watch YouTube videos on specific quality/resolution. You can choose default, 240p, 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p and highres option to play videos on those quality all the time. Once you change the option here, you need to restart your browser to work.
- Night mode option and many more…
Conclusion: If you watch lot of videos online, then try this extensions on your browser. It definitely helps in reducing distraction while watching videos. Other than that feature, you can also use this extension to play youtube videos on a specific resolution every time you watch youtube videos.
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Addis Ababa— on March 28, 2016, Somaliland Speaker of Parliament arrived in Addis Ababa in his first leg to enhance bilateral ties between Addis Ababa and Hargeisa and continued to fly to Kampala the next day. His regional tour means to revive Somaliland diplomatic position dwindling in the regional and the global sphere following the death of Somaliland's foreign policy after high turnover of men in charge whose the subject of diplomacy is closed book to them. Although guiding Somaliland's diplomacy isn't his job per say, he voluntarily did after Somaliland's president nominated multiple Political Action Committees for Recognition . But their efforts gone in vain! For they've no network or connection to global diplomacy; they never had ambassadorial role ever! But he had. Therefore, they don't know how it works.
Tower Hamlet Councilor Amina and Sheffield City Councilor Ma'aruf whose English command far worse the average India fooled president's First Family for telling UK city municipalities can recognize other countries that not in full one package like South Sudan but recognition packaged in retail like quarters and halves which never happened in diplomatic history.
Hon. Abdirahman M. Abdilahi known as "Iro" in Kampala to meet business leaders and government officials whom some their forefathers originate from Somaliland.
The Speaker of Parliament visited Uganda several times unnoticed by the media, seeking advocacy for Somaliland's cause that partially died of Kulmiye's recklessness.
His rival in the next presidential elections, Muse Bihi a man with zero network in the region and foot soldier for Somalia' Siyad Barre and Somaliland's Egal during deadly Civil War where he earned 'exceptional heroism' following killing off his maternal uncles and beyond made surprise visit to tribal villages out of envy to his rival Iro! Wherever he goes, he asks the government to transport people to his destination to welcome him in the villages where all the people are Wadani opposition party fans. Muse is very deluded, self-conceited, and with overinflated expectation to win in the next elections 2017. But the good news he is timid and accepts dictation under pressure. Last time, he declared to run for office while the president still a candidate but belatedly accepted a defeat and conceded to the president humiliated.
Mr. Iro trained in the ex-Soviet Union of various postgraduate studies and also in the US where he earned MBA from Albany School of Business. Iro is linguist— he speaks at the least 6 t0 7 languages from English to Russian to Arabic while his rival, a candidate from the Ruling party Kulmiye aka Gar-adag creation speaks none! Mr. Iro worked with Somalia foreign ministry before the wars. He was resident ambassador in Moscow for many years in the Soviet and post-Soviet. Later moved to Finland where he founded charity organisations to help his unfortunate Somalis arriving in Europe as refugees. But the politicastro Muse Bihi being Mujahid or proud warrior who wages Jihad against anyone differing on opinion, sparing lives is the most abhorrent thing to him. He loves solving problems violently and looks up to people like Charles Taylor, and cities Joseph Kony and Janjaweed's miraculous way.
Before his departure from Bole Airport to Enteppe, "my trip to Uganda is to strengthen ties with it because Somaliland needs friends from all over the continent". He also wants to congratulate the recent Ugandan elections that passed peacefully.
Wadani opposition party leader as well as the Speaker of Parliament may pass to other countries in the region if necessary. But Somaliland government failed to send minister to Uganda started to create political chaos in the Parliament dividing MPs on clan, and party affiliation lines. Whenever he's on business for his unrecognized country, Silanyo-led government either funds puppet courts or ministers to bribe immoral MPs to shorten his trip. MP Mohamed Ali Hirsi known as Obama is instrumental in calling the Speaker to resign for baseless accusations. Mr. Hirsi has been Junior Assistant to the Speaker and getting fatty tips from him but the Speaker demoted him for disciplinary. It's second person demoted in two years and both got upset, Bashe the deputy's seat lowered to invisible and picked up fight the Speaker. But why is exposing their dirty laundry? Assistants are like VIP doctors, it's illegal to talk about the patients they treated. Also, the assistant job is rotating (or xilku waa meerto).
Wadani party locally performs amazing amassing most voters from municipal election. The next presidential election given on survey by independent pollsters in Somaliland proved that Wadani party is far ahead than his closest rival Kulmiye of Muse by thousand miles. Any rigging will lead to all-out war between Wadani party supporters in Awdal, Baligubadle, Saxil, Maroodi Jeex, Togdheer ,and Sanag, on one hand, and the RRU, ragtag police under the watch of anonymous commanders on the other.
Dirye Somaliland Activist whose works appear in many publications, he lives on twitter: @mrdirye


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AceShowbiz - Boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has dealt a knock-out blow to George Clooney on Forbes' annual list of rich celebrities.
The fighter ranks number one on the new list after hauling in $285 million (£215 million) pre-tax in the past year - almost $50 million (£38 million) more than the Oscar winner, who becomes the richest actor on the new countdown, thanks in part to the sale of the tequila company he co-founded with pal Rande Gerber.
New mum Kylie Jenner comes in third on the Celebrity 100 list, with an estimated $166.5 million (£125.5 million) fortune last year, putting her on course to become "the youngest-ever self-made billionaire", according to Forbes editors.
TV's Judge Judy, Judy Sheindlin, and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson round out the top five, both clearing $120 million (£93.4 million), while U2, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo complete the new rich list, with none of the top 10 making less than $108 million (£81 million) over the past year.
Ronaldo, who earlier this year collected his fifth Ballon d'Or award as the world's greatest soccer player, will rise up next year's list after signing a lucrative new deal with Italian team Juventus. He also has a very rich deal with Nike, which promises to make him the world's richest athlete.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Beyonce, who topped the Celebrity 100 last year (17), have failed to make it back into the top 10 in 2018, as have The Weeknd, J.K. Rowling, Drake, and radio host Howard Stern.


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Akame ga Kill! episode 04
Damn you! I don't want to watch some story about a random killer. I just want to see that advisor's head on a silver plate. I can't trust Tatsumi do finish the job. He will only screw it up or get in the wave of someone else.
That being said, I can finally see the big picture here. They finally explained the supernatural element here. It seems there are forty-eight special weapons that allow people to become powerful enough to stop small armies single handedly. It explains why the Night Raid members seem so overpowered. They all own one of those weapons. I can only imagine that it's only a matter of time before the currently weak Tatsumi gets his crummy little paws on one of those weapons in order to get a power boost. At least it sounds better than him suddenly getting stronger out of nowhere.
I honestly don't get why Night Raid continues to put Tatsumi in the field. They all know how weak he is, especially compared to people with one of those special weapons. It is only a matter of time before he gets himself killed. Just put him in the laundry room for the rest of the day, but don't let him fight. He's useless as he is right now.
I'm sure this episode proved that to most of you. He barely managed to scratch that lunatic's face. That guy was just playing with him. Tatsumi would've died if Akame hadn't shown up to kill that freak. It just goes to show that those two live in different worlds. It'll take a lot of hard work, practice and one hell of a weapon before he can catch up to Akame.


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Developed for resistance to 2,4-D herbicide technology, and building on the glyphosate-tolerant system, the Enlist Weed Control System is slated to be introduced in cotton in the 2016 growing season. Company representatives say those plans haven't changed, despite developments related to the technology's introduction.
In the spring of 2013, USDA announced its intentions to prepare an environmental impact statement for Enlist corn and soybeans (but not cotton) "to better inform decision making regarding the regulatory status of crops genetically engineered to be resistant to 2,4-D." Still, representatives at Dow say they are proceeding as planned with regards to their new technology, and that Enlist cotton is right on track.
"We anticipate a 2016 launch for Enlist in cotton, pending regulatory approvals," says Jonathan Siebert, Ph.D., Enlist field specialist for Dow AgroSciences.
"Right now we're spending a tremendous amount of effort on preparing the marketplace for the launch of these technologies, and a big part of that is the educational process. We're trying to teach people about proper use of the technology, stewardship and weed resistance management," Siebert says.
The company is laying out a strategic, multi-platform plan to educate growers on the technology. In the past two years, Dow has conducted technology centers throughout the Midwest as Enlist has been preparing for release in other crops. In 2014, the company plans to bring five such technology centers to key Cotton Belt locations – one each in North Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, as well as in Lubbock and College Station in Texas.
"We'll talk about crop tolerance with the Enlist traits, we'll talk about rotating modes of action, rotating crops and using cultural practices," Siebert says. "And we'll spend time talking about the Enlist Weed Control System, and the proper application, parameters, nozzle types and wind speed."
Siebert says that part of the message he and his colleagues will try to convey are the technology advancements within the Enlist Weed Control System.
"There is technology that's built into Enlist Duo herbicide called Colex D technology, and that helps us minimize the potential for off-target movement," Siebert says, referencing Dow AgroScience's proprietary blend of glyphosate and new 2,4-D choline. "And when we take that drift reduction technology that's in Enlist Duo herbicide, and couple that with a drift reduction nozzle, we can get drastic reductions in drift potential compared to a tank-mix of traditional 2,4-D and glyphosate."
And of course, Siebert and his colleagues will be reassuring cotton growers that the system is very effective against cotton's major weed pests.
"We feel very confident about the broad spectrum of weeds that we can control, but we realize that it's not going to be a silver bullet," he says. "It's not going to be a single product to solve all of our problems. It's another tool to be used in conjunction with foundation herbicides and other modes of action to address the weed control problems that we're having today."
As of early March, Dow had submitted its packet for Enlist cotton, and the company was waiting for USDA to publish that the packet had been received. At that point, an initial comment period would be opened for growers and other agriculture industry professionals to voice their opinions on the technology to USDA. (Editors Note – USDA has closed the comment period for Enlist due to strong industry support.)
For now, the company continues to test to make sure the technology will be available in good, high performing PhytoGen cotton varieties by the time the Enlist Weed Control System is given the green light by USDA.


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Nine Piece Memphis Soul band who have withstood the test of time
Throughout the sixties, they played many a worthy venue including: Bag O'Nails; the Starlight Ballroom in Greenford; Tiles, London; Ram Jam, Brixton; Flamingo, Soho; California Ballroom, Dunstable; Upper Cut, Forest Gate; The Hop, Welwyn Garden City; Starlight Ballroom, Crawley; Parke Davis Social Club, Hounslow; Uncle's, Ashford; Wallington Public Hall; Civic Hall, Dunstable; Dorking Halls, Surrey.
The All Night Workers shared bills with other known bands including: Herbie Goins & The Night Timers; The Jimi Hendrix Experience; The Pretty Things; Diane Ferraz with The Checkmates; Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds; Savoy Brown Blues Band; The Carl Douglas Set; Amen Corner; Jo Jo Gunne; Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band; Marmalade; The Temptations; Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers; The Crazy World of Arthur Brown; Ike & Tina Turner; Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band; Elton John; Long John Baldry; Bluesology; Freedom; Small Faces; Wilson Pickett; Grapefruit; David Essex; The Easybeats...
...to name but a few!
For a more full history and further details click here or go to the history links on the navigation panel at the top.
The original All Night Workers in 1968. From left to right: Doug Ayris, Malcolm "Doc" Randall; Ian Pitwell; Mick Wheeler; Brian Mansell; Johnny Baker; and Geoff Glover.
All Night Workers 2015, from left to right:
Dave Mumford, Bruno Penrose, Bob Hodges, Colin Docketty, Geoff Glover, Doug Ayris, Clyde Barrow, Adam Colwell, Mel Wayne and Brian Hosking
Photo: Elliot Burgess
You can find a comprehensive version of the entire All Night Workers family tree at The Strange Brew Podcast
with many thanks to Nick Warburton for his tireless and tenacious work in pulling all of this information together from out of the mists of time.
Originally established in Twickenham in May 1966, the All Night Workers have gone through many line-ups and recently some of the original members regrouped in May 2012. A stretch of half a century!!
The reunited All Night Workers playing at The Bull's Head in Barnes, May 2012
From left to right: Dave Mumford, guitar; Pete Bower, Saxophone; Mel Wayne, sax and harmonica;John "Sarge" Sergeant, drums; Clive "Clyde" Barrow, vocals; Brian Hosking, base; Doug Ayris, guitar.
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text: The material wood is in great demand in Bhutan and is used in many ways. Many objects that are made out of plastic in the western world are still wooden there. Out of thirteen traditional arts and crafts, in three categories wood is the raw material: woodwork (Shingzo), wood turning (Shagzo) and carving (Parzo). Shingzo includes mainly carpentry. In Shagzo e.g. beautiful vessels are shaped. Parzo is the art of carving, which includes also wooden masks. In our shop, however, we present masks separately.


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Red Tentacle
A downloadable game for Windows
Red Tentacle allows you to play the NES version of Maniac Mansion on your computer, without having to use a gamepad.
The NES port was a great version of the game, but let's be honest, it was pretty tedious to move the cursor around the screen using the D-pad, back and forth to the verbs, inventory items, and things in the environment.
"OK, so just play the PC version!" Well sure, but the PC version is not quite the same and doesn't have any music; I like the version made for the grey box. "Alright, well just load the NES version into an emulator!" Great! OK... click.. click.. hmm, the mouse doesn't work.. because the NES didn't have a mouse! You still need to use the arrow keys or a gamepad to push the cursor around.. painfully... slowly...
Red Tentacle is the solution! It's the best way to play the console version of Maniac Mansion. Red Tentacle gives you an actual point-n-click interface, and even provides verb & inventory keyboard shortcuts that will have you tearing through the mansion in record time. Got locked in the basement? Switch to another kid like a boss with a single keypress. Made a mistake? Load up an autosave, or restore a save from one of 12 save slots.
You must own a copy of the original game in order to play Maniac Mansion using Red Tentacle. Just dust off your old cartridge, make a personal backup on your computer in the form of an NES ROM, load it up in Red Tentacle, and head on into the mansion!
Here's one device that you can use to make a legal backup copy of your Maniac Mansion cartridge:
This video shows how to use the device to create an NES ROM personal backup file:
Q: What are the system requirements?
A: Windows Vista or newer, OpenGL, DirectX 7 or newer, 32MB RAM, 20MB disk space
Q: Isn't this illegal?
A: No. Apparently some people just freak out whenever anyone mentions the word "ROM." It stands for "Read Only Memory." Notice there's nothing in there about stealing a game, the same way that a car is not a "bank robbery getaway device." It's up to you to make the right decisions, I'm not going to make them for you.
Q: Isn't this just an emulator?
A: It is an emulator, yes, but guess what? So is that copy of Sonic you bought on your phone. A lot of work went into making Maniac Mansion's gameplay work well in Red Tentacle on the PC. Load your legally owned copy of Maniac Mansion into an NES emulator, play for a bit, and come back and tell me that the gamepad interface isn't annoying to use.
Q: Why are you charging money for this, shouldn't it be free?
A: Sounds great. While we're at it, tell your boss that you don't think you should get paid for your work either. He'll be thrilled!
Red Tentacle is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Nintendo, LucasArts, the owners of Maniac Mansion, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates. Additionally, the owners of Red Tentacle will not be liable for any illegal uses of this software.
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In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $3.99 USD. You will get access to the following files:


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Get Gateway laptop hard drive failure error?
Without warnings, you just find the Gateway laptop cannot load Windows and you may get error like "Error reading drive, press Crtl+Alt+Del to restart". Or it just stopped working and ran repair & restart loop. In most cases, this indicates the Gateway laptop hard drive failure imminent. Mechanical hard drives are destined to fail because of all the moving parts can go bad, so don't blame yourself too much. There's not much you can do to prevent hard drive from dying actually. The most important thing is find a way out of fixing this problem.
Laptops are not usually fixable, thus replacing Gateway laptop failure hard drive with new disk is a feasible strategy. Do a clean install on Gateway laptop can easily solve this problem. Nevertheless, personal data on the dead hard drive generally is the stuff that Gateway users want to save most. As a result, the subject comes back to the twice-told importance of backup. If you have backed Gateway laptop up to another place before, remove its hard drive and restore Windows image backup over Network or external hard drive is effective. However, now that you come and search answer on the Internet, meaning you don't have a backup. Anyhow, check this solution to see if it works.
Fix Gateway laptop hard disk failure issue
To solve this problem, you need to prepare following objects, the replacement for current Gateway laptop hard drive which should be 2.5 inch, a well running Windows PC of any brands and backup & restore software you'll use during the process, say AOMEI Backupper Professional. This tool helps you create a bootable media with a backup utility equipped on the well-functioned PC. Then you can boot the Gateway laptop off the bootable device and backup data on the hard drive. If the system is functional, you are able to back up the entire disk and restore to new disk without reinstalling. At last, Gateway laptop Windows failed to start issue will be easily solved. Download its free trial to have a try.
Step1. Create a bootable media (USB or CD/DVD) on the running PC. Download, install and start AOMEI Backupper Professional. Click Utilities and then Create a Bootable Media.
Step2. Plug in a CD/DVD or USB drive. Select create Windows PE disc option. Follow the wizard to finish the creation. All operations will be completed within several pages.
Step3. Boot Gateway laptop via the new created bootable device. This bootable media contains AOMEI Backupper utility, so you can use it to backup the failure hard drive right after login. Start this software and click Backup. Choose the function based on your situation and here will take Disk Backup for example. Follow the wizard and store the backup image on removable device or network.
Step4. Shut down Gateway on completion. Remove the bootable device and removable storage if any. Replace current hard drive with new disk and you may need Phillips screwdriver in the process. Be careful and be gentle. Get laptop back to normal.
Step5. Insert the bootable media again and boot Gateway laptop. Connect the removable device at the same time. Log into Windows PE mode, launch AOMEI Backupper and clickRestore. If it doesn't detect the backup image, click Path to manually navigate. Complete this operation.
Step6. Remove the bootable device and restart Gateway laptop after restoring.
- This method actually contains system restore. If you want to backup only files, use File Backup and you can save the last two steps.
- If system files are corrupted, do not use it to restore OS. You need do clean install.
This is an effective solution to solve Gateway laptop hard drive failure problem so far. AOMEI Backupper is a reliable backup solution and you can keep it later to protect your Gateway laptop because it is a trusty alternative to Windows Backup and Restore utility. Scheduled backup to external hard drive saves a lot of trouble in deed.


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I have been doing this blogging thing for a small bit now. I have seen many posts and articles on the topic of writer's block. The symptoms, the consequences and how to get through it. So this morning I figured, what the hell, I am going to throw my opinionated hat in the ring.
Writer's block only exists because it has a name. It isn't anything special that only affects writers. This type of blockage affects other kinds of creative types to: visual artists, audio artists, even mimes.
Oh, but it is also encountered by those who aren't shoehorned into the traditionally creative lackadaisical types. Except for them, it is called Monday, not accountant's block, like it is an affliction only the number crunchers that keep the world turning can catch. Seems kind of pretentious doesn't it? When people would be doing anything rather than what they have been doing. When laziness catches up and just won't let go. When the duffle bag labelled Fuches (pronounced: foo-chez) is unzipped and found to be empty. When only if one's abode were to burst into flames could one peel themselves off the couch and put down the streaming television service. It isn't necessarily a blockage of inspiration, it can also be an unwillingness to work.
So, do what the rest of the world does. Get behind the wheel of the old busted ass battle worn car. Lift kit and dually axle on the hind end. Rusted and bullet riddled, three toned because the passenger door and hood needed replacing. Netting on the windows. Steel windshield with viewing slots like a tank. A trunk full of guns and sorrow. Bumper stickers that inquire "How is my driving?" state "I am proud of my VES Honor Student," and "Honk if you are horney." Kyuss's Blues for a Red Sun has been stuck in the tape deck for over twenty years and is queued up, right where it needs to. You know, the car you keep in the garage of your heart.
When laziness stands hulking and angry, in tighty whities and a Nixon mask. Drive directly into that son of bitch. Nets on the windows down and flapping in the breeze while you lean out the window unloading a submachine gun. While the other you – this is a metaphor after all – riding shotgun hits the button on the rocket launcher. Then says something funny about how they are riding rocket launcher instead of shotgun. And of course the part of you who subscribes to Freudian thought standing on the hood with an electric guitar slung across their back while unloading a shotgun into the air, for no reason other than to make this scene more awesome.
That is how everyone gets through a Monday. That is how one beats writer's block. By effing doing it. So go do it!


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Girl's Rock/Girl's Assembly
Girls Rock/Girl's Assembly is a mentoring and role model program for grades 6-8. This program is to improve each scholar's character, reduce the number of discipline referrals, and improve their academic performance. To achieve these achievements,, scholars will develop a better understanding of their role and responsibility in their own female development. Understanding their roles of being productive, respectable, and positive is essential to the way of life today. Lastly, developing strategies for avoiding peer pressure and negative influences at school, at home, and in their community is also incorporated.
This year we attended an Debutante Ball in Columbus, Ohio. The young ladies dressed in all white and had dinner and met the winner of the Queen who ran for Miss Debutante. The young ladies had a big dance, that showed unity and love among other young ladies that were a part of the Girls Rock/Girls Assembly, from all over the State of Ohio. We ended with a movie called " The Miracle Season." We enjoyed breaking bread together and laughing all evening. This is our 3rd year of the progam and it has grown from 8 young ladies to 20.
Teresa Morgan
6th Grade Teacher


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Search maps
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Australia's neighbours
Country: Australia , Fiji , New Caledonia , New Zealand , Niue , Samoa
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China - province names and borders with colour elevation. [12-126b]
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Chinese empire - 1820
The extent of the 1820 Chinese empire showing overlay of contempory international borders. [11-178]
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Melanesian, a subregion of Oceania, showing the countries and main islands and their relation to Australia and Indonesia
Country: Fiji , New Caledonia , Solomon Islands , Vanuatu
Oceania subregion - Melanesia
The Pacific islands of Melanesia, a subregion of Oceania, from Papua New Guinea in the west to Fiji in the east.
Country: Fiji , New Caledonia , Papua New Guinea , Solomon Islands , Vanuatu


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How to Find the Best Cash Wedding Registry
There are a couple key differences between registries but the way to find the best cash wedding registry for you is to consider every element and choose what the most important features are for yourself and your situation. For instance, some cash registries don't charge fees per transaction but they show ads on the side of your page and to your guests, as well as, have restrictions. (It is this author's opinion that paying a small fee for a service outweighs the headaches of dealing with a company that claims it is free and has trouble dealing with customer service questions…in other words, you get what you pay for)
The fine print
The truth is, all cash registry websites need to make money in some way to stay afloat. If they didn't, you would see donation banners like Wikipedia. The method of payment differs from site to site. Some sites only charge PayPal fees (if PayPal is used) but charge if you want to add pictures of your choice to your registry page. Others run ads in the sidebar to attract your guest's attention.
Most registries hold your money in an account before they transfer it to you which can cause complications. The safest way to handle a client's money is through PayPal's "Parallel Payment" platform that extracts any fees while the money is on the way to the couples account. Look for registries that do this.
If you are an international couple, or have family & friends worldwide, an international registry that can immediately calculate exchange rates and transfers is beneficial. Sites with international experience normally use PayPal as well.
The Top 10 Check Off List
Here are the top 10 questions to ask or check on before committing to a wedding registry:
- Does the registry charge per transaction? If so, how much and is that a reasonable price?
- Does the registry hold your money in their account before sending it to you?
- Are there some premade gift ideas to get you started?
- Do they let you upload your own pictures so guests can recognize your page and feel connected?
- Do they show ads to your guests?
- Are there any other fees (like PayPal's nominal transaction charges) that you can expect to pay?
- Is there a good FAQ section to help you?
- Do they offer print outs to put into your invitations, letting guests know about your registry?
- Do they have informational videos to help you or your guest with your new registry?
- Are they listed with the better business bureau?
Most professional registries will quickly answer any questions you have. They will be easy to get a hold of and have business hours listed. Wedding registries are not all created equal, so follow the simple guidelines above to get the registry that is right for you.


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Glazier to the Royal Court
After many prosperous years and numerous successful projects (including Neuffer windows for the Stuttgart Town Hall, the Königsbau, the old castle, the Art Academy and the residence for servants of the court) Ludwig-Ulrich Neuffer received the title of Court Glazier from the Royal Württemberg Architectural Office in the year 1887.
In 1905, due to the premises having become too small, the company moved to a larger property in Rosenstraße in Stuttgart. Around this time Ludwig-Ulrich's two sons followed in their father's footsteps and joined the company: Oskar Neuffer after an apprenticeship as glazier und Albert Neuffer after completing his commercial studies.
Neuffer windows was able to celebrate further success in 1907: the owners were appointed by the Royal Württemberg Marshal's Office as "Royal Glaziers to the Court".
Window manufacturer Germany
Neuffer windows dominated the market. Ludwig-Ulrich Neuffer showed his extreme inventiveness and his technical adeptness with the development of the so-called "Neuffer Double Window", which was registered with the Royal Patent Office under the number D.R. 171244. This particular construction allowed both the inner and the outer windows to be opened and closed together.
As is true of so many things, the talent for inventing lay also in the family. Thus Albert Neuffer followed the example of his father and developed two further windows the following year, which successfully caught the attention of the market. The Neuffer window "System Record" as well as the "Sliding Window System Neuffer".
Neuffer windows, german window manufacturer, was also beginning to be noticed abroad and consequently, from 1934 onwards, substantial building projects were also successfully completed overseas.
As a result of the ever increasing demand for Neuffer windows the business premises, now spread out as a result of WW2, were becoming too small. An appropriate piece of land was found in Stuttgart-Wangen, near to the port on the River Neckar, to which the company moved in 1955 thereby bringing together all the various factory premises and also a headquarters building.
In 1966 a grandson of Ludwig-Ulrich Neuffer, Albert Neuffer jun., took over as General Manager of the window factory and was ably and actively assisted by his son, Jörg Neuffer, who entered the company after completing comprehensive training in Switzerland, Sweden, the USA and also Finland before joining the company and simultaneously taking on a post on the Management Board of the "Jungglaser", an association of young glaziers.
By 1972 the company had grown to 150 employees and increasingly in the following decades the work was more oriented towards large projects.
One of the most prestigious contracts in this connection was the manufacturer, delivery and assembly of composite windows at the new Headquarters of the Daimler AG in Stuttgart-Möhringen. References >
Neuffer Windows and Doors Delivers Worldwide
Now in the fifth generation since its foundation Neuffer Fenster und Türen GmbH under its Managing Directors Jörg and Philipp Neuffer has successfully been selling windows and doors worldwide.
Our network of competent trading partners and proficient sales staff are able to advise and support our customers all over the world.
As well as to mainland Europe Neuffer Fenster & Türen GmbH (a limited company) has regularly exported to countries such as USA and Australia and to Asia.
Our modern window manufacturing technology sets quality standards worldwide and offers individual solutions for any kind of property.


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