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I suppose I should come clean right out of the gate; Captain and I aren't very "green" folks, by any stretch of the imagination, so the name of our blog shouldn't suggest that we drive hybrid vehicles, eat exclusively raw foods, and compost religiously. I'm actually a little bit ashamed to admit that we haven't even recycled for about a year. We do, however, have a compost bin out in the back yard that I tried to get cooking starting last Spring, but it hasn't seemed to work the way it is supposed to. I'm going to give it another go this year. And yes, we are going to start recycling, as of this posting. How can I have a degree in ecology and not recycle? Seriously?
More accurately, the name of this blog is derived from the old idiom, "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence." According to the American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, this proverb has origins dating back to the 15th century. It suggests that situations that others are in always seem better than one's own. Apparently, people have been coveting other folks' situations for a very, very long time…it is a part of the human condition.
One of the many reasons that we started this blog was for it to serve as a way to stay centered and grounded, and to serve as a testimony to ourselves to just how "good we got it". The writings in this blog will be mostly by us, for us, though hopefully there won't be a nauseatingly pervasive feel of "Yay us; look how fabulous we are!" But isn't it the very nature of blogging to be self-serving? What other reason is there for sharing your thoughts and experiences online, other than to talk about yourself? You could potentially have an audience of hundreds of millions. It is the ultimate platform!
We are making 2010 our year to simplify. We've already started making our own bread, brewing our own beer, and began whittling away at our material things. Hopefully this year will see the start of our own photography business, the continued health and vigor of us and our beautiful baby daughter, a successful garden come Spring, new experience in the kitchen and the wood shop, and many other things we'll be blogging about. Life is a project!
Anyway, we're living on the greenest side of the fence. Its really nice over here…you should stop by.


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Pro Grand Master's address - September 2019
Quarterly Communication
11 September 2019
An address by the MW the Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes
Brethren I have been a Freemason for nearly 50 years and there have been so many changes during that time that one might think it has been all change. However, that is not the case and the principles emphasised at that time are still very much at the centre of what we all do and strive to pass on today.
What has changed, and I hope very much for the better is our ability to discuss our membership and what we do, with non members, as well as a greatly improved internal communications system.
Since my first involvement at Grand Lodge there have been four Pro Grand Masters, Lords Cornwallis, Farnham and Northampton and myself. Those three predecessors were acutely aware of the need for change, as, indeed, were their senior advisers. They, with the tremendous and very much continuing support of the Grand Master, started and continued the process. Where I have been lucky is that so much of it seems to have come to fruition on my watch. It would be very easy for me to claim credit for this. However, I hope that those of you who know me well enough, appreciate that it is not my style, but, much more importantly, it would be totally untrue.
Very little gets done in the world in general and certainly not in Freemasonry unless it is overseen by a strong team and I have been fortunate in having had excellent support from exceptional people throughout my period of office.
It is, perhaps, now a rather hackneyed expression, but Mark McCormack's saying that there is no 'I' in team still rings true. Everything works better when there is collective responsibility and everyone is singing from the same hymn sheet.
In Freemasonry we should look at the whole membership as one team. Provinces and Districts are teams in their own right, as are individual Lodges and I would go further and say that the executives at the head of all these bodies should consider themselves teams. We must all pull in the same direction and support each other.
Reverting to the team theme, there will, inevitably, be some decisions made with which not all in the team agree, but again there should be collective responsibility and support should be given.
If this is not the case, we run the risk of being 'picked off' by ill wishers both externally and, dare I say, internally as well.
Of course, we won't all agree on everything, but mutual support and respect goes a long way to finding the right answers, even if there has to be tinkering along the way.
I really do believe that during the last 10 years we have made giant strides in the right direction, but I do stress again that this was enormously helped by the building blocks that had started to be put in place earlier. We have a long way to go, but I can't remember a time when I have seen so much enthusiasm around the world and I am primarily, but by no means solely, referring to UGLE members because they are the ones that I meet most. We have a large number of visitors from other Constitutions with us today and I hope that they would concur with what I have said.
Wherever I go in the world I find our Brethren openly talking to non masons about their membership. There is no embarrassment and no secrecy involved. I even had a most convivial conversation with the Passport Control Officer in Kingston, Jamaica. I didn't manage to sign him up, but he showed great interest in our visit to the Jamaica Cancer Charity.
Brethren we should all consider ourselves lucky to be members of our Order at this exciting time, but I make no apology for repeating that the current positive situation is very largely down to team work in every aspect of what we do, most certainly not forgetting the incredible teams who raise money for and manage our Charities. Please don't forget Brethren that when anything has gone well, none of us should say 'I have done such and such' we should say 'we have done such and such'. I feel certain that I have just made a rod for my own back and, no doubt, I shall fall into my own trap perhaps even later today, and I can think of a few people sitting not far from me who will delight in picking me up on it.
Brethren, please forgive me if I finish by saying I know that I have spoken for quite long enough and WE must go to lunch.
Thank you, Brethren.
Bristol Freemasons celebrating raising over £1 million for charity at Festival Ball
After six years of fundraising, Richard Hone, President of the masonic Charitable Foundation, announced at the Province of Bristol's Festival Ball that they had achieved a total in excess of one million pounds
With over 600 people in attendance at Ashton Gate, which included UGLE's Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes, it was a hugely successful, enjoyable extravaganza and celebrated the completion of the appeal in true Bristol fashion.
Richard Hone said: 'This is an outstanding result which equates to an average per head of £829 – the seventh highest across all Provinces. This could only have been achieved by the support, sheer hard work and endeavour of so many members in every lodge.'
The intention at the start of the festival was to raise enough money to put back into the charities an amount equal to that received in the Bristol Province by members and their dependants since the last festival – this figure does that and exceeds the target by over £200,000.
Steve Bennett, Festival Chairman, said: 'Most of the lodges and all chapters exceeded expectations by raising amounts well beyond that asked of them and in some instances achieved incredibly higher totals.
'The Province-wide support was critical to achieving a seven-figure total and the magnificent donations received from our own Provincial Charity, the Bristol Masonic Benevolent Institute, was amazing. The Mark Degree, Bristol Masonic Charitable Trust and the many associations and clubs were unstinting in their support.
'The personal endeavours of many members to make a difference have been humbling – Bill Doody running seven marathons in seven consecutive days; Tony Griffiths and Brian Yeatman cycling from John O'Groats to Lands' End; Alin Achim competing in the Iron Man Competition are just a few of the hundreds of events – large and small – which have raised money in support of The Festival Masonic Samaritan Fund.'
Steve said it was impossible for him to conclude his time as Festival Chairman without a 'massive thank you to the members of the Festival Committee who had worked so hard and tirelessly during the six years of the appeal, and the year prior.'
Dwight St. George Reece is installed as the new District Grand Master for Jamaica & the Cayman Islands
Dwight St. George Reece was installed as the new District Grand Master and Grand Superintendent for the District Grand Lodge of Jamaica & the Cayman Islands on 20 July 2019, with UGLE's Pro Grand Master, Peter Lowndes, conducting the ceremony
Alongside the other Caribbean District Grand Masters, those from Bahamas & Turks, Bermuda, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and The Gambia, as well as Suffolk's Provincial Grand Master Ian Yeldham, they joined UGLE's Grand Secretary, Dr David Staples, and Grand Director of Ceremonies, Charles Hopkinson-Woolley, in participating in the ceremony held at the AC Hotel Kingston in St Andrew, Jamaica.
After being installed, Dwight thanked his predecessor Walter Scott who served 10 years as District Grand Master.
The ceremony was then followed by a celebratory banquet at Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Cheshire Freemasons cycle to Freemasons' Hall from Chester and raise over £22,000 in style
Last year, Cheshire's Provincial Grand Master Stephen Blank set a challenge to members to organise an event promoting awareness and building support for the Cheshire Freemasons Charity
John Miller was first to step forward and so developed the idea of organising a sponsored bike ride from Chester to London, utilising only the intricate canal network and towpaths that weave between Cheshire's' county town and capital city.
The route was agreed from the Masonic Hall in Queen Street, Chester, to Freemasons' Hall at Great Queen Street following the Shropshire Union Canal to Wolverhampton, then the routes through Birmingham, picking up the Grand Union Canal near Solihull and following that into the heart of London, some 230 miles and crossing several masonic Provinces.
The team consisted of 16 riders with a support team of two and given the rough terrain and general riding conditions it was agreed to limit each day to between 40 and 50 miles allowing the challenge to be completed within five or six days. Riders were tasked with raising sponsorship and several Cheshire businesses sponsored the exclusive team shirts produced in order to support logistical costs such as travel, accommodation and food.
A black tie benefit event was also held within the Province which greatly contributed to the costs of the task ahead. To make the most of the fine English weather, the departure date was set for 6th June and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master David Dyson was present to see the team off safely from the Chester start point, and the Provincial Grand Master put a date in his diary to meet the exhausted riders outside the doors of Great Queen Street on the 11th June, what could possibly go wrong? The answer is Storm Miguel – which for three days of the journey tested each and every rider for their tenacity, and for how waterproof their kit truly was.
In the main the team discovered that waterproofs aren't that effective in the face of a tropical storm, and indeed for two of the riders who managed to fall in to the canal, and are now affectionately referred to as the 'Cheshire Splash Masters'. Cheshire's Provincial Office reached out to Provinces that the riders would pass through en route.
Shropshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire were all kind enough to offer a warm welcome and kind words of encouragement, as well as contributions, a true reflection of communication, commitment and teamwork by Freemasons. It is noteworthy that during the ride, many conversations with members of the public took place, lifting the profile of Freemasonry in general, and additional contributions were made by many of these non-Masons met along the way in support of the rider's objectives.
A joint effort between the riders and HQ meant the Communications team were able to promote the event on social media platforms, using the dynamic mapping of GPS, daily blogs and great pictures sent by the riders each day.
Followers loved watching the daily progress made by the cyclists. The event organiser, John Miller, was keen to ensure the fundraising aims were kept clearly in the spotlight throughout the event via the online donation link and 'interviewed' members of the team at each overnight stay so this could be broadcast. The ride ended with the entire team completing the journey.
The total fundraising was then announced that over £22,000, which this was increased at Quarterly Communications the following day when the Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes made a donation to the Cheshire Freemasons Charity of a further £1,000.
Pro Grand Master's address - June 2019
Quarterly Communication
12 June 2019
An address by the MW the Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes
Brethren we have a number of firsts today. It is June and, therefore, the first meeting of Grand Lodge since the investiture of the new team of Acting Grand Officers. Some old hands, some new, including, of course, the Grand Director of Ceremonies. We wish them all well and hope they enjoy their term of office how ever long that may be.
Another first is the luncheon arrangements. This is not the place to go into the whys and wherefores of the action that the Grand Secretary has taken. Many of you will be aware of the reasoning. What I will say is that the Grand Secretary deserves our support and, whilst I know how reluctant you all are ever to comment on such issues, I am sure that he would welcome constructive comments.
Changing the subject: I was in Stockholm three weekends ago at the Installation of the new Grand Master of the Swedish Order of Freemasons. In his address the new Grand Master laid out his vision for the future which included ensuring that all new candidates who wished to join their Order were properly interviewed and briefed prior to their initiation so that they knew what was expected of them as Freemasons and what they, as Freemasons, should and should not expect from their membership. This struck a slight chord with me, Brethren. Are we, perhaps, ahead of the game with Pathway which is now being so widely used within our Constitution?
I am quite certain that Pathway is a 'game changer' for many of our Lodges and I am so pleased that so many of you have embraced it, as it makes attracting new Brethren much more effective and we are far more likely to effectively engage our new members if they have been introduced to Freemasonry in this way.
I have also been delighted to have seen the use of Solomon in a number of Lodges not least on my visit to Cyprus in April. Many of the excerpts are ideal for filling in idle moments in Lodge, when there is a natural gap in proceedings, without extending the overall time of the meeting.
I have said before, but it bears repeating. Time is a precious commodity in most people's lives and becomes more so as time goes on. The time that we meet and the time we spend in Lodge are very relevant. Personally it might suit me very well to meet at 5 o'clock or even earlier, spend two hours in the meeting and then be finished by 9 to 9.30, but that would be a pretty selfish attitude when it comes to the younger brethren and in the case of most Lodges, a sure way of reducing its popularity for new members.
Brethren, let's all be flexible and listen to each others' requirements. If suitable, the meeting times can be varied from meeting to meeting as many Lodges already do, and we should not be afraid to consecrate new lodges that meet the needs of those we hope to attract rather than blindly supporting lodges that don't. Every Lodge has a natural life span.
Brethren that is enough lecturing for one day. The gap between now and our meeting in September has the natural summer break from which I am sure we will all emerge with renewed vigour.
Grand Secretary's column - Summer 2019
From the Grand Secretary
This Saturday, I attended a masonic event that will live with me until the end of my days. My mother lodge, Apollo University Lodge, No 357, met at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford – a building I last visited for my graduation in 2001 – to celebrate its bicentenary. In attendance were the Most Worshipful Grand Master, the Pro Grand Master, the Deputy and Assistant Grand Masters and the Provincial Grand Master for Oxfordshire, as well a host of friends, members and past members.
The lodge was opened in a room adjoining the theatre, called off and there followed a potted presentation on the history of the lodge, and the presentation of a badge to UGLE for the use of the lodge by the Rouge Croix Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary to Her Majesty The Queen – something rather unusual I gather. All this in front of the families and friends of lodge members past and present, the Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons and a host of invited guests from the university and beyond. It was, of course, an opportunity to showcase Freemasonry to a wider audience, to bust myths, talk of the bursaries the lodge funds for underprivileged students at the university, and remind the academics visiting us that we are one of the oldest and one of the very few university student societies to be able to claim uninterrupted meetings for over two centuries.
All this was done in the unselfconscious, one might even say brazen style, exemplified by the 19-year-old undergraduate who, after speaking to the Pro Grand Master, attended by his DepGDC, for five minutes, had the disarming naivety to exclaim, 'I'm terribly sorry, I didn't quite catch who you are…'
The reception followed at the Ashmolean Museum under the gaze of a 2,000-year-old statue of Apollo and a rather raucous dinner ensued at Keble College, finishing when the bar shut at 4am with a round of McDonald's with port chasers (I had made a dignified exit around midnight you understand…).
The event brought home to me happy memories of my initiation and my first meetings and introductions to Freemasonry. It also reminded me of what I consider to be a universal fact about Freemasonry, which is that, almost without exception, we consider our first tentative steps in the Craft, and the lessons that they teach us, to be the quintessential masonic experience. To me, nothing will ever surpass Apollo University Lodge. But to those of you reading, I suspect you would say exactly the same thing about your mother lodges, and no matter where we go, and how much we enjoy our Freemasonry elsewhere, few of us would admit the ceremony we had just seen, or the atmosphere we had enjoyed, could hold a candle to those meetings we remember from our formative steps in the Craft.
And therein lies a problem, one with which we all must grapple. There is no doubt that my idea of a wonderful lodge meeting would leave some of you stone cold. We do not all like the same things, and there are as many different types of lodges as there are types of Freemason. Through its ritual, traditions and customs, Freemasonry seeks to inspire its members. It encourages them, through dramatic shared experience, to seek for knowledge, and to put service before self. It does this in myriad different ways that appeal to different people. Times change though, and what may have worked in the past might not attract members now. Some lodges are simply unable or unwilling to communicate happiness or connect across generational divides. It is a source of great pride that my mother lodge, over its 200-year history, has numbered among its members many men who have made significant contributions to wider society, in all walks of life. In order for a lodge to continue to do this, and to thrive, it must find ways to keep its members engaged, interested, and coming back for more. It must also find ways to replace those members who leave or who die. It seems to me that there are a number of lodges which, put simply, don't really mind either way, and perhaps we should all be a little more relaxed about this. Lodges exist to serve a purpose for their members, but some have no interest in keeping going forever.
I remember my time as a Metropolitan DepGDC and the wonderful and moving ceremonies that the Met performed when a lodge handed back its warrant. There was an honest acknowledgement that lodges come together for a purpose, and for some, that purpose runs its course. The Craft has the means to create new lodges which meet the needs of present-day petitioners. Lodges which are able to attract and retain members will survive and thrive, perhaps even spawning daughter lodges in their own image, while those that can't will, in all likelihood, pass into history. Which sort is your lodge, dear reader, and more importantly, are you content with that?
Dr David Staples
Grand Secretary
'There is no doubt that my idea of a wonderful lodge meeting would leave some of you stone cold. We do not all like the same things, and there are as many different types of lodges as there are types of Freemason'
Freemasons' Hall welcomes over 100 guests for vivid and insightful talk by Arabella Dorman
Seeing the light
Freemasons' Hall welcomed more than 100 guests for a special event on 16 May, with renowned war artist Arabella Dorman the guest speaker for the Anthony Wilson Memorial Lecture
The event was opened by Dr David Staples, the United Grand Lodge of England's Grand Secretary and CEO, as he introduced Arabella to the stage and announced the two charities it was in aid of – Beyond Conflict and Age Unlimited.
The lecture was in honour of Anthony Wilson, who served as the President of the Board of General Purposes at UGLE from 2004 to 2017. Anthony's widow, Vicky, was also in attendance, as well as Peter Lowndes, Pro Grand Master, and Geoffrey Dearing, the current President of the Board of General Purposes.
Dorman opened by paying tribute to the great man that Anthony was and telling the audience what a pleasure it had been to paint his portrait, which was placed at the front of the stage throughout the event. She has also been commissioned to paint a scene from UGLE's Tercentenary celebrations in 2017, and this will soon be displayed in Freemasons' Hall.
Dorman gave a vivid and insightful talk, opening with a poem and asking the audience to 'think about our one life', as she spoke in detail about her journeys across a number of war-torn countries.
Displayed behind her were images both harrowing and beautiful, including a bombed mosque in Syria, as Dorman argued that the destruction of ancient sites had only added to the tragedy that has befallen that country. The artist also explained how her belief in the idea of permanence was changed by her visit, telling the audience that history can be rebuilt, but that the past is lost to this present.
Dorman said the voices she had heard in Syria were not broken, but full of defiance and longing. This was even more inspiring when she recalled how one woman had told her that she had lost her car and carried on; she had lost her house and carried on; and she'd then lost her family and thought that she couldn't carry on, but still did.
This was one of many real-life examples Dorman detailed throughout the night, as she shared her hope that even though art couldn't change the world, it might help people feel a calling to resist corruption and war. In conclusion, she asked that her own work be seen as a salute to the power of peace, courage, faith and hope – as well as a call to reach out to others with compassion.
UGLE welcome distinguished guests from its Districts for inaugural event at Freemasons' Hall
The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) welcomed members from across the globe to join the Grand Master, HRH the Duke of Kent, and Pro Grand Master, Peter Lowndes, for this year's Craft and Royal Arch Annual Investitures at Freemasons' Hall
Investiture week saw the District Support Team of Lister Park and Louise Watts taking the opportunity to organise a number of District-centric events. On 24th April 2019, new District Grand Masters and Provincial Grand Masters were given a guided tour of Freemasons' Hall, followed by a presentation and luncheon with the Chief Operating Officer of the Masonic Charitable Foundation, Les Hutchinson, and Senior Grant Officers.
A Workshop for District Grand Secretaries filled the afternoon before the day was concluded by a Fellowship Gathering for all District members, with their wives and significant others, in the Vestibules area outside the Grand Temple. It was a relaxed and informal evening hosted by Dr Jim Daniel, UGLE's Past Grand Secretary, who gave a short and amusing welcome speech, alongside Willie Shackell CBE, another Past Grand Secretary, the Rt Hon Lord Wigram, Past Senior Grand Warden, and Bruce Clitherow, Past Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Following the Royal Arch festivities on 25th April 2019, District Grand Masters and their guests were then invited to join the Grand Secretary, Dr David Staples, for a relaxed drinks evening.
As a result of an organisational restructure at UGLE in January 2019, the department for Member Services, under the Directorship of Prity Lad, has a renewed focus on attracting new members and engaging with its existing membership.
Comprised of three key functions, the Registration Department, District Support and External Relations, they are committed to a common goal of making UGLE an organisation that is fit for purpose and an efficient headquarters for its members.
Prity Lad, UGLE's Director of Member Services, said: 'Being our first opportunity this year to welcome and entertain our District guests, these events were hugely important to us. It is our commitment to work in partnership with the Districts more closely than ever by creating a function of expertise, training and events and to support and raise the profile of the charitable work which our Districts are engaged in.
'It was a huge honour for me to meet with many of those who attended and I look forward to working together over the next coming months. I would also like to give grateful thanks to Jim, Willie, Lord Wigram and Bruce for supporting this inaugural event, which we intend to be the first of many.'
Pro Grand Master's address - April 2019
Craft Annual Investiture
24 April 2019
An address by the MW The Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes
Brethren, I am sure you will agree that the Grand Temple is a magnificent sight at all times, but most particularly when it is full to bursting as it is today.
The first thing I must do today is congratulate all those brethren who have been reappointed, appointed to or promoted in Grand Rank. It is, I am sure, a well deserved honour, but, as always, let me stress this does not mean that you should sit back and rest on your laurels. Much more work is expected from you, brethren.
Looking back over the years it doesn't seem to me that we ever thanked the outgoing officers. Many of the Acting Grand Officers of the year have been reappointed today and this would not have happened if they did not perform their duties in exemplary style and, mostly, retaining a sense of humour in the process.
For those who had term of office of one or more years, thank you for what you have done. Some will have been more involved than others, but you have all been part of the Grand Lodge spectacle.
I often mention retaining a sense of humour and as I have said in the past, this does not mean turning our ceremonies into pantomime events, but it does mean keeping everything in proportion. A mistake in the ritual or the ceremonial is not a matter of life and death and often has a humorous side to it, particularly when discussed later. Who here hasn't made mistakes – I know I have frequently. However, I am sure we would all agree that a masonic ceremony performed well is a memorable occasion and let us all strive to perform to the best of our ability.
Brethren, today is a big occasion in all respects and it takes a huge amount of work behind the scenes by all those working in the secretariat and beyond, I think you will agree that they have done a splendid job.
That brings me to the actual ceremony. I have already made mention of the retiring Grand Director of Ceremonies and it is he who put the bricks in place for today and he and his team have conducted everything impeccably. I am sure we would all also like to offer the new Grand Director of Ceremonies the very best of luck for his time in office.
Thank you brethren for all those who have been involved in the organisation and thank all of you for being here.
Marcus McLeod celebrates 80 years in Freemasonry
Marcus Mckay McLeod is celebrating 80 years in the Craft, a few months shy of his 100th birthday, with the occasion marked by a presentation from the Provincial Grand Master of North Wales John Hoult
Marcus was born on 11th April 1919 in Scotland. He was initiated into Lodge St Fergus No. 466 Wick, under the Grand Lodge of Scotland, on 13th December 1938 and became a Life Member in December 1941.
Having joined Freemasonry at the age of 19, the following day he was called up into HM Forces, serving with the Royal Engineers, based in Andover. From there, Marcus went on to serve in France, Italy, Norway and North Africa.
After demobilisation, he decided to remain in England, working as a building inspector for local government. His next move was to the National Westminster Bank, once again using his experience as a building inspector.
Marcus was transferred to North Wales in 1970 and now lives in Rhos-on-Sea. He joined Sincerity Lodge No. 4424, in the Province of North Wales, in 1993.
Following the closure of Sincerity Lodge, Marcus joined Colwyn Lodge No. 7675 on 31st January 2018. He also received Life Membership of John O'Groats RA Lodge No. 230 on 11th February 1946 and Lodge Sterling RA Chapter No. 76 on 27th January 1947, both in Scotland.
The Provincial Grand Master of North Wales John Hoult visited Colwyn Lodge to present Marcus with a certificate marking his 80th anniversary. Accompanied by the Provincial Team, the lodge room and subsequent festive board were full with members wanting to share this special evening and to honour Marcus' achievement.
Marcus has enjoyed Freemasonry to the full, playing an active part throughout, including his Installation as Master of Sincerity Lodge in 2001, at the age of 82.
Marcus was appointed Past Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies in 2009, followed by promotion to Past Provincial Junior Grand Deacon in 2015. During the meeting, the Provincial Grand Master John Hoult was delighted to promote Marcus to Past Provincial Junior Grand Warden, which was received by a rapturous round of applause from everyone.
The Provincial Grand Master also marked this very special occasion by presenting a letter from the Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes congratulating Marcus on achieving this milestone and sending his personal best wishes.
Marcus enjoyed a wonderful evening surrounded by members, who were proud to honour the newly appointed Past Provincial Junior Grand Warden.

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After the day we had on Thursday I really wanted to make it up to my girls and have a fun day, where there was no stress and we could be just us girls together. 4
So I decided we should head to one of the local parks to see the ducks and have a go on the swings.
The weather was a bit pants, the sky was gloomy and it had rained so much the day before so we had on our waterproofs and wellies ready to stomp around in the mud. I couldn't believe it when we got there (it's literally about 15 mins drive from my house) the sun was coming out – which was great but we were completely in the clothes. All the other children were in shorts and t-shirts! The other parents must have though I was nuts!
Anyway we headed off to see the ducks. Little M had brought 'baby' with us (at the moment she's not leaving the house without one). She looked so cute walking about in her puddlesuit, wellies, fairy wings and her baby 🙂
We eventually got to the ducks and then we were chased by a crazy big goose!!!
The big one in the middle came straight for us. I had to grab Little M as the goose was bigger than her, it was hissing and was so aggressive, it was actually quite scary! I eventually managed to get around it and grab Big M and run off…maybe we'll go and see some different ducks next time.
Even though we were chased by a crazy bird we had a lovely time in the park. I felt so much more relaxed than the day before. I think the girls could feel it too – they were less stressed as well.
I think I just need to remember to take a breath and remember all the lovely times we have together as a family when things get a little bit nuts.


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Night Tour at the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
- Dates: January 4, 2019 - December 6, 2019
- Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday
- Location: Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
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Come experience a rare glimpse into Colonial nightlife at the Historic Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens. Guided by candlelight, interpreters will reveal the rituals and superstitions of bygone times- a life without electricity and modern conveniences. Space is limited, so advance registration is required. Please check their Website and Social Media for the latest updates.
- Presented By: Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
- Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Price: $12: Space is limited so advanced registration is required.


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In the past I loved Baroque records, releasing artists like Armin Van Buuren, and more nice Djs, was used to be a quality label.
Unfortunately this post is to warn you about Baroque Records, this label was bought by Thomas Vitali, you can do a re-search about Thomas Vitali on FB, on where you will find many information about him, who is good known as a scammer.
Baroque Records Label | Releases | Discogs
Thomas Vitali | Discography & Songs | Discogs
In the past he was the creator of Psynina, a project of Psytrance promoted as a music producer woman, that in reality does never existed, and this was discovered after scamming many people around.
Nowadays Thomas has a new project called; TheLaVish, which is obviously done by Ghost producers who are payed to realize his project and create the product with his social networking skills. Nothing new in the electronic music world.
After this introduction about Thomas Vitali and backing to the point of the thread, the next links are from artists who experienced a misuse of his music, caused by Thomas Vitali using his labels and taking advantage on where Plusquam Records is now the matrix of label groups like Baroque Records.
You can find in the comments of each post link a BIG bunch of artists who have been affected by this bad experiences with Thomas Vitali, is impressive how many of them and the cynicism of Thomas in their email replies threatening to the artists. (You can find the screenshots on the comments)
So here it is first example:
From artist 1 wall (check link for full topic):
So i go on Spotify to check my release on Baroque Records & what a suprise, a different name for writer & producer..... Thomas Vitali is a con artist.... please share this...
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It is an important post to all my fellow musicians, producers, singers and artists. Don't rush to sign your tracks to whoever wants to sign them - take your time and do your research and find a label that respects you. So why am I so pissed? Here is why. When I was young and inexperienced (some can say stupid), I released with Plusquam Records. Label boss and contract person was Thomas Sunstryk Vitali....
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I never make this kind of post but seriously; what a lack of respect and professionalism on the part of a man called Thomas Vitali "on charge of the already abandoned German label "Plusquam Records", who was dedicated to create this kind of disrespectful situations, re publishing in this case my 9 years old material as new on several times. Until now "Blue Essence EP" was released on iTunes 4 times as an "Album"...
So to finish with this topic, always be careful on where you sign your music. If you see Thomas Vitali around or involved, remember this thread.
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Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam
The Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam was organized with a view that all the young people in the Church should accept Jesus Christ as their saviour and Lord, and bear witness to His saving power. It was organized in 1933 by a resolution of the Sabha Prathinidhi Mandalam. The first president of the Sakhyam was Rev.V P Mammen and the Vice- Presidents were rev. K E Oommen and Rev. C M John (later Juhanon Mar Thoma Metropolitan) and the first Secretary was Mr. V E Thomas (later Rev. V E Thomas, Singapore). Branches of the Sakhyam were set up in the Parishes with a four-fold programme of worship, study, witness and service. Mr. M M Thomas (later Dr. M M Thomas) was appointed as Organising Secretary in 1945 and he was the full time worker of the Sakhyam. Under his dynamic leadership, the Sakhyam struck deep roots and spread its branches far and wide.
Most of the Parishes both inside and outside Kerala have branches of the Sakhyam. A group of such branches form a Center(Pradeshika Group). There are a number of such Centres under each Diocese. The Constitution of the Sakhaym prescribes that the President should be a Bishop of the Church. Rt Rev Joseph Mar Barnabas Episcopa is the President and Rev Jose C Joseph Mathew is the General Secretary.
The Sakhyam publishest wo monthly magazines called Mar Thoma Yuvadeepam and Ripples with articles of interest to the youth and with focus on the needs of the Church and Society. It also contains Bible reading notes for daily devotional study. The Sakhyam also publishes an annual calendar.
Gospel tours are arranged to mission centers so that the young people get a first hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of the mission fields. Gospel distribution squads are trained to distribute the scriptures in different places. Youth conventions are held on Diocesan and regional basis to promote study, and dedication of life. Campaigns are held against alcoholism and other social evils. In pursuance of such projects a vigilance corps is operating. Vocational guidance is being provided in a few branches. There are also self-employment projects under the auspices of the branches and centers. The Yuvajana Sakhyam works for meeting the varied needs of the growing generation.
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The Mar Thoma Church is one of the historic Churches of Christendom and belongs to the family the Lesser Eastern Churches.The Mar Thoma Church retains its essential Character of the Eastern Church in its liturgy and mode of worship, its ceremonies, rituals and traditions. It also maintains friendly contacts with some of the Protestant Churches.
The Mar Thoma Church which began in Kerala is now grown into a church with Parishes all around the Globe. The Head Quarters of the Church is in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India and the Primate is known with the title '' Mar Thoma Metropolitan upon the Holy Apostolic Throne of St.Thomas in Malabar ''. The Mar Thoma Church is an amicable blending of two characteristic tracts, namely, the Orthodox Church features and reformation (Protestant) ideals, or in other words, blending of Eastern and Western forms. This nature of the Church points to its uniqueness when compared to other Churches. The supreme authority of the Church is the General Assembly which is consisted of the bishops, the clergy and elected representatives of the local parishes.
The conventions convened time and again enriched the spiritual life of the people. Of all the conventions the Maramon convention which began in 1896 ranks first with respect to the large number of people attending it every year. There are around half a million members in this Church
The MarThoma church uses modified version of the Liturgy of St.James which is used in the Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch and accepts the doctrines of the Three Ecumenical councils at Nicea,Constantinople and Ephesus. The church is in full communion with the Anglican church and church of South India & Church of North India and has priest hood communion in terms of Laying of Hands for the Apostolic Succession with the Independant Syrian Church of Malabar and ecumenical and social communion with Indian Orthodox church , Jacobite Syrian Orthodox church and the three Rites of the Roman Catholic church in India. The church has full membership in World Christian Council .
In Belfast there were very few members of the MarThoma church prior to the year 2000 and worship services were conducted few times by visiting Bishops & priests due to the efforts and intersts of the then members of the church who were living here . Members of all denominations from the Malankara (Kerala ) used to join for the worship . From year 2002 large number of Indian doctors and nurses came to UK and for higher training and jobs and many were from Kerala state which is the Malabar coast of South India.Thus members of the church gathered for regular prayer meeting & worship in Malayalam, the language of Kerala, India, and that led to the formation of a congregation of the MarThoma church .MarThoma congregational regular worship was started in Belfast, capital city Northern Ireland on 10th April 2005 at 62,Finaghy Road South,Belfast at the residence of Dr.Binu Mathew K.Thomas under the leadership of Rev.Thomas P.Koshy ,Vicar,St.James MarThoma Church London and the first official Episcopal Visit and General body meeting and appointment of office bearers were done on 27th January 2006 in the presence of the Diocesan Episcopa, Mar Coorilos Euyakim.


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Actress Katee Sackhoff already has a massive TV sci-fi franchise under her belt with Battlestar Galactica, but she is also dying to take on any role in director J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: Episode VII. Here's what she had to say in a recent interview.
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She also spoke about moving into the superhero genre, discussing her experiences in auditioning for NBC's failed Wonder Woman pilot and how much she wants to play Harley Quinn in a Batman movie.
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Whitman loved coming to the UK and in 1973, his 25th anniversary concert at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, was recorded for an album. It led to a hit single, "Happy Anniversary", the following year.
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The Cleveland State Community College Cross Country teams competed at the Freed Speed Open this past weekend in Henderson, TN. The weather was not kind, as major rain and thunder rolled in on Friday. "We were not sure if they would be able to have the race, but the rain and thunder subsided so we were able to continue with the race." said head coach David Kyle. The men's team started first at 8:30 AM with a light rain to greet them. Luis Perez ran another great race, beating his previous best 8K time by almost a minute. Perez finished 4th overall out of 62 runners. Alec Bloomer finished 17th, Alberto Dominguez finished 23rd, and David Tullock was 33rd. Derek Gallardo was out with an injury.
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Like the WordPress theme I've working on woorkup? You are in luck. Tom asked if he can create a replica of woorkup to your new GeneratePress site library. I'm happy to allow you to know that now you can put in my woorkup theme on your GeneratePress site with only a click! It is called the Marketer theme. Get started using a fantastic blog layout immediately.
brianjackson.io Old Array Theme's Theme
I also Moved within my private website, brianjackson.io, to GeneratePress. Previously I had been using a motif from Array Themes. It is a pretty basic minimal site, as I do not use it for much. Since you can see it already loaded pretty quickly.
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I was Able to replicate the whole look 100 percent in GeneratePress in under one hour. And since you can see it loads even faster! Amazing. I was able to eliminate a few plugins which weren't needed because of GP.
forgemedia.io Old Array Theme's Theme
I also Moved over our business site, forgemedia.io, to GeneratePress. Previously I had been using a motif from Array Themes. It is a pretty basic minimum site, as we simply use it for our LLC. Since you can see it already loaded pretty fast. Generatepress Single Post Featured Image Show
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I had been Able to again move everything over and get it looking exactly how I wanted it in under one hour. And since you can view it loads even faster! Amazing. I was able to eliminate a total of four plugins and it dropped my total page weight 2x!
I can not express my Excitement about locating GeneratePress and I am moving over all my sites to it (which comprises several EDD e-commerce websites ). After I have my 9 sites all running in GP with no child topics, my entire life is going to be a breeze! The programmer has restored my faith in multi-purpose subjects , which when done the correct way, can actually perform quicker.
And The best news isI now have a billion more options to pick from than I did earlier.
What GeneratePress Is Great For…
GeneratePress Is the perfect alternative for performance-focused users who want to be able to customize and control exactly how their site appears.
You Can make GeneratePress do pretty much anything. And since GeneratePress has a focus on performance, the website that you build will have a fantastic base to make it load fast.
Because Of that, people who assemble WordPress websites for a living love GeneratePress. They'll normally pair it with a WordPress site builder and use it for literally any type of site.
However GeneratePress Might Not Be A Good Fit If…
…you Want something that will instantly look perfect out of the box.
For Example, if you realize you want to create a fashion blog, you may be happier picking out a market theme that's developed exclusively for trend bloggers.
Even though GeneratePress is becoming a lot easier to use, thanks to its pre-built Site Library, GeneratePress still looks very barebones if you initially install it.
So To make GeneratePress look how you would like it to, you'll most likely will need to go in and customize things. And though the significant benefit of GeneratePress is how customizable it is, many users, particularly casual users, don't like having to make those changes .
GeneratePress Features That Make It Unique
Here Are a few of the specific characteristics that clarify why GeneratePress is so popular.
Lots Of Customization Options In The Real-Time WordPress Customizer
Past Functionality, another place where GeneratePress does nicely is its customization choices.
GeneratePress Uses the WordPress Customizer for customization, which is convenient as you'll have the ability to see all of the changes that you create in real time.
The Free version of GeneratePress provides you adequate options, but if you have GeneratePress Premium, you will be able to customize pretty much everything about your website.
For Example, if you go into the Design area, you can configure comprehensive settings for yourown:
- Header — you can move your header round and change its styling
- Navigation — GeneratePress gives you two different navigation options, such as sticky menus
- Sidebar design — you can utilize one or two sidebars
- Blog post layout — like featured image size, metadata, etc..
- Footer layout — like the number of widgets to include
Likewise, The Typography area lets you control the font to get each and every element on your website, including buttons:
And You also receive a detailed region to control the colour of each and every element on your website.
All Whatsoever, GeneratePress will give you a lot more customization options from the WordPress Customizer compared to most other themes. This level of detail may be a little overwhelming if you are a beginner. But once you realize how the preferences come together, you'll have full control on how your website looks.
Optimized Performance And Quick Page Load Times
Around All of its attributes, GeneratePress always includes a focus on excellent performance and clean code. The whole motif is less than 30 kB, and it will be about as little as you'll ever find for a WordPress theme. Even most other optimized WordPress themes are still 200+ kB. And a few poorly coded topics can even exceed 1 MB!
GeneratePress Also has no code dependencies, which will help you avoid the leave blocking error that Google Pagespeed Insights often cites.
Place That together, and you obtain a superfast-loading motif. How fast? To give you a sense, I ran a little test.
First, I set up a vacant website utilizing a haphazard popular WordPress.org motif (Envo Magazine). After testing its functionality with Pingdom, it:
- Had a performance tier of 77
- Loaded in 1.05 seconds
- Had a page size of 243.9 kB
- Had 15 asks
That is Not bad in any way! But GeneratePress can do better.
Next, I activated GeneratePress on exactly the same test website without changing anything else. Here's how GeneratePress did:
- Had a performance grade of 87, 10 points greater
- Loaded in 666 ms, ~37% faster
- Had a page size of 26.8 kB, ~90% smaller
- Had 9 requests, ~40% fewer
If You do the exact same test with different topics, you are going to continue to see that GeneratePress is one of the fastest-loading WordPress themes in life. Generatepress Single Post Featured Image Show
Other Helpful Premium Extensions, Plus Much Modular Approach
Past Giving you more style controls in the WordPress Customizer, GeneratePress Premium comes with a lot of other useful features such as:
- Elements — a unique feature which allows you create customized hooks, page headers, or layout templates.
- Page Header — allows you create a exceptional page header onto a per-page basis.
- Sections — that is sort of like lightweight page construction. It lets you create different"sections" onto a page, each with their own layout and column settings.
To Stay lightweight, GeneratePress also provides you a modular port where you could pick and choose exactly which features you want to trigger.
That Way, you don't need to slow down your site for a feature that you'll never use.
Pre-Made Starter Sites Make It Easier To Design Your Website
In The last, you needed to construct GeneratePress websites from a blank canvas regardless of what, which made the theme difficult for casual users to install.
Earlier In 2018, however, the developer added a new Site Library feature for GeneratePress Premium users which allows you easily import any among the 25+ pre-built demo sites.
You Can import them right from the WordPress dashboard.
Yes — this site still uses GeneratePress! All I did was click a few buttons to import a demo site.
Page-Level Settings Give You Detailed Control Over Each Piece Of Content
With Most themes, each post and page will use the very same settings for the most part. You might have some custom templates or formats — but you don't have very much control past that.
GeneratePress Changes that by providing you a new Design meta name box for each and every page and post:
You Can use this meta box to:
- Change the number of sidebars your site uses, or the sidebar orientation (like changing the sidebar from right to left)
- Choose the number of footer widgets to utilize
- Disable certain components, such as your header, navigation menu, article featured image, post title, or footer
- Create a special"container" for your own page builder
Where These controls are the most helpful is if you are using a WordPress site builder.
By Disabling certain elements, you are in a position to create the proper baseline for your page builder design, making it easy to create custom articles as needed. Generatepress Single Post Featured Image Show
GeneratePress Replies: Affordable And Works On Unlimited Sites
The Core GeneratePress motif can be obtained at no cost at WordPress.org.
That said, If you're serious about utilizing GeneratePress, I feel you need to buy the GeneratePress Premium plugin, as that's what makes the theme so elastic. The free version doesn't give you almost as numerous configurations in the WordPress Customizer. And you will also lose out on the premade Site Library.
GeneratePress Premium is also still quite affordable. It costs only $39.95, which provides you use on unlimited websites . You will also get a 40% discount if you would like to renew to continue receiving support and updates after the initial year (you can, obviously, continue using GeneratePress after the first year without beating — you won't get any more updates).
When You believe the normal premium WordPress theme will usually cost around $60, GeneratePress offers a great value.
As I mentioned, I do not think GeneratePress is for everybody.
If You want a niche-specific theme, you can probably save time by buying a theme that fits your requirements for your niche out of day one.
But If you're ready to spend some time altering settings, GeneratePress' mode controls give you the flexibility to flip it into any type of WordPress website. Or, you might even be able to find a starter site that fits your needs to save a little time.
Additionally, It's one of the fastest-loading WordPress themes you will find. So if you're seeking the best performance possible, using GeneratePress as your WordPress site's base is a good choice.
If You blend it with fast-loading hosting, you should have no problem making your site load in under one second. Generatepress Single Post Featured Image Show
To Get started, Click here to download GeneratePress.


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The Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology is an opportunity for students to participate in 11 weeks of mentored, paid, independent research focusing on the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems, including global climate change, hurricanes, forest harvest, changing wildlife dynamics, and invasive species.Application deadline: Friday, February 1, 2013.2013 Summer Program Dates Monday, May 20 - Friday, August 2, 2013
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2013 REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates)Location: University of Michigan Biological Station (Pellston, MI) June 18 - August 18, 2013
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at the University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS) is a competitive program funded by the National Science Foundation. Biosphere-Atmosphere Interactions in a Changing Global Environmentprovides a truly interdisciplinary and hands-on experience in field biology and atmospheric science. Students engage with all phases of research, from hypothesis formulation and data gathering to analysis, interpretation, and communication of scientific findings.
During this nine-week program, students will: Work closely with a selected mentor/professor as part of an on-going research project; design, conduct, analyze, and report on a research project of their own; participate in special workshops and group discussions designed to provide the philosophical bases and technical tools needed to carry out scientific research.
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Come October, Kohl's most loyal shoppers will no longer need to bring their wallets to check out at the cash register.
The department store chain is rolling out a new capability that allows holders of its store-branded charge card to check out directly from its mobile app.
The feature is in addition to Kohl's existing mobile wallet capabilities, which let shoppers store their payment information to the app, and aggregate promotions and rewards.
"We feel like we're really taking it up a notch," Michelle Gass, Kohl's chief merchandising officer, said from the company's New York City design showroom Thursday.
Roughly 60 percent of Kohl's sales are done through its store cards, and nearly 14 million users have downloaded the company's app, Gass said. It is available on both iOS and Android.
Earlier this year, Kohl's became the first retailer to tie its rewards program and private label card to Apple Pay.
Over the summer, Wal-Mart completed the nationwide rollout of its payment system, Walmart Pay. That system allows users to pay using their credit or debit cards, prepaid accounts or Wal-Mart gift cards.


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Not only has Amei been busy with her "Utopia" concert series, it turns out that she's been working extra hard for the release of her upcoming album too! Which will be released on the same day of her first concert at Taipei Arena. The last time Amit was introduced was six years ago, and Amei's latest press release states that Amei cleverly left a hint for her fans in her "Faces of Paranoia" album which said "AMIT COMING SOON", a creative yet exciting surprise for her fans to know that they would be hearing new works from Amei(oops, sorry Amit) sometime soon.
Seeing as the last surfacing of Amit garnered Amei 6 Golden melody awards in 2009, and based on Amei's strict and high expectations for each and every element of here album, this may possibly be one of the most anticipated albums of the year. She's already released her first single for the album called "不睡"(don't sleep) which is reportedly written by Sandee Chen. More information about Amei's album is on the way, so keep your eyes peeled for more from Asian Pop Weekly!
Amei/Amit's first Single: <不睡bu shui>/Don't sleep
Second Single + official mv for <freakshow>
Amit's album <Amit 2> will be released on the 4th of April, on the same day of Amei's opening date for her "Utopia" tour.
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Wizard Entertainment Group — Credit Card Fraud
In June of 2009 I purchased two items from wizarduniverse.com totalling $35.97. The items were quickly shipped and I received them within a week. However, the company had charged my credit card twice for the ammount for a total of $71.94.
I sent an email to [protected]@wizarduniverse.com and requested a refund. a "Person" named "Peter Katz" quickly replied with the following:
"No problem at all.
We will take care of this for you.
Peter Katz
Wizard Entertainmetn"
A week passed and I had neither seen a refund to my credit card, nor heard anything from "Peter Katz" regarding a refund in the works. I sent a request for updated information on the refund. After not hearing back in 48 hours, I sent a second request. both were ignored.
After waiting a few more days, I sent a third request for refund. This time I threatened to report the incident to the BBB and FTC if I did not get a reply. "Peter" quickly replied back with the following:
"I'm copying Ashley on this to have you refunded for you. Ashley, please refund and let me (and <my name>) know when its all done.
A week passed with no word from "Ashley" or "Peter" regarding a refund and nothign was posted to my credit card. I contacted my credit card company and they confirmed that no refund request was made or was in the works. They requested that I print out and mail in a form to dispute the charges.
On June 30 ther was a refund of $9.99 posted to my credit card. this left $25.98 remianing. I sent several emails regarding this remaining amount owed and none have been replied to. I have filed a complaint with the BBB and teh FTC; bot have been ignored so far by Wizard Entertainmetn Group.
It wasn't unitl after this experience that I learned the company has a very poor reputation regarding customer service. Amazon.com has a very low feedback rating for the seller and lists countless customer complaints.


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Ransome fork lift truck No.20. Electrical charging unit for the truck.
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New Costa drive-thru to be built at M5 service station
PUBLISHED: 17:30 12 October 2017
A new drive-thru Costa Coffee restaurant will be built at a service station on the M5.
Sedgemoor District Council has approved the application to build a new 990-square-metre facility at the southbound Sedgemoor Service station between Weston and Burnham.
Roadchef Motorways, who submitted the application, said it will create four new full-time jobs and three part-time positions once completed.
The drive-thru will be open from 5.30am to 10pm seven days a week.
The coffee shop will be built on the existing site and will include a waiting bay, kerbs and shrubbery in the area.
There is no official opening date for the shop yet but, in its decision, Sedgemoor has told the developers to complete drainage work before building begins.
Costa Coffee will join a McDonalds, Cornish Bakery, WHSmith and Shell Garage on the site.


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There are many compelling arguments against letting Vincent Cianci, the twice-convicted felon running for mayor of Providence, anywhere near City Hall again. But it is fascinating that one of the strongest...
There are many compelling arguments against letting Vincent Cianci, the twice-convicted felon running for mayor of Providence, anywhere near City Hall again. But it is fascinating that one of the strongest cases against his return has been made by one of his strongest supporters: Cianci himself.
As pointed out in a July 23 Commentary piece by Steven Frias (�Felon mayor�s own words condemn him�), Cianci�s memoir offers illuminating reading on the ex-mayor�s perspective on governance.
On raising property taxes:
��I got very good at raising taxes, but only because I had a lot of practice.� He adds: �[P]eople believe that the last thing a mayor should ever do is raise taxes. That�s completely wrong. The first thing a new mayor should do when he takes office is raise taxes. And then blame it on the previous administration.�
On abuse of power:
�Cianci boasts about using his influence to delay construction of Brown University�s sports center in an effort to get his nephew admitted to Brown. �I used my public power for personal reasons. I admit it. It probably wasn�t the right thing to do, but it certainly felt good.�
On abusing inspections:
��[T]here would be situations in which I told a director [of building inspections] what results I expected.� He writes: �I knew I wasn�t being fair, but so what? This wasn�t supposed to be a fair fight. They were playing on my field and I owned the referees.�
On more abuse:
��I was accused many times of abusing my power, but I admit that at least one time I really did � and maybe I should have gone to jail for this one.� He recounts getting the owner of Loew�s State Theatre to sell by making him an artistic consultant to Providence for $25,000 a year. �Now that is the kind of deal that I should have gone to jail for.�
On squandering taxpayers� money:
During negotiations with a police union leader, Cianci decided to �play pinball and if I won [the police union leader] would never mention Blue Cross again, but if I lost I would give it to them.� Cianci lost. �That�s how the police officers� union got Blue Cross for life.�
On public corruption:
�During my terms in office, the system made corruption easy.� In writing about graft, he adds: �I never sanctioned it, but to claim I didn�t suspect some of it was going on would be silly.� And: �There�s no question that some people I hired were corrupt.� And: �Was there corruption in the city of Providence? Absolutely ...�
On his contempt for voters:
When running against two pro-choice candidates in 1990, though �honestly, I didn�t really have an opinion,� Cianci declared that he was pro-life. �Why not? Was it hypocritical? I prefer to consider it political.� He adds: �I was in a close race and I knew there were a considerable number of pro-life zealots searching for a candidate. � I could stand for anything else; it didn�t matter. Raise taxes forty dollars per thousand? They didn�t care; I was pro-life.�
On creating phony city budgets:
�[T]hat budget was basically a work of fiction.�
On his personal character:
�I admit that I used jobs as currency to get the support I needed, I admit that I used campaign money for everything from a personal helicopter to get around the state to paying for dinners, and on occasion I even used my influence to do favors for people.�
There you have it � in his own words. Does Providence really want to go back there? Would any business leader in his or her right mind want to come to such a place?