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You want hotel amenities? Consider the old White Sulphur Springs Hotel, a grand, late-19th-century resort that once stood in Surry County that boasted of, among other things, a mineral spring — billed as "a very fountain of health" — that was guaranteed to cure whatever ailed you.
An early advertisement for the hotel made the following claim: "If you are suffering with indigestion, liver or kidney trouble, come and drink the White Sulphur water. Cure any disease in two weeks, including inflammation of the eyes or any trouble caused by impure blood."
Now that's a hotel amenity. Anybody can offer room service or complimentary soap. White Sulphur Springs had a natural spring that claimed to cure liver ailments and blood disorders.
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When Rufus Roberts built the hotel in the late 1880s, he had four things going for him. First, located about four miles northwest of Mount Airy, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the hotel afforded guests a view that included the Ararat River flowing only a couple of hundred yards from the front porch. Second, the cooler temperatures made the hotel — which was primarily a summer resort — an ideal getaway spot for guests looking to escape North Carolina's dog days before the time of air-conditioning. Third, by 1880 the railroad conveniently stretched from Wilmington to Mount Airy, providing fast, affordable transportation for easterners wanting to visit.
"Back in the day, if you lived on the coast or in the eastern part of the state and you wanted to come to the cooler weather, before the automobile you rode the train and the farthest west you could go was Mount Airy," says Burke Robertson, a local businessman who is developing 150 acres of the old White Sulphur Springs property to include home sites and rental cabins. "So the train brought people here, and that's why there were hotels in Mount Airy."
Finally, and perhaps most significant, the hotel had that magical spring, that "very fountain of health," that lured visitors with its touted healing waters. Since as far back as the 1850s, if not earlier, the locals had been frequenting the spring to enjoy the natural, free-flowing elixir, so Roberts had little doubt the spring would draw guests when he built his new hotel near the spring in the late 1880s.
And he was right: The hotel, built to accommodate 150 guests, became somewhat of an oasis, even in its earliest years. In 1892, The Yadkin Valley News reported, "The White Sulphur Springs Hotel is full to overflowing, and we understand that over a hundred guests have been turned away."
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During its heyday, which lasted from the 1890s into the 1920s, the White Sulphur Springs Hotel enjoyed its reputation as a swanky Southern resort that attracted affluent travelers from throughout the United States, and from as far away as Europe and South America. Old newspaper stories indicate that the hotel's well-to-do clientele included a number of celebrities of the day. One such guest was Fay Templeton, a popular stage actress who performed on Broadway throughout the first three decades of the 1900s. The governors of South Carolina and Georgia also reportedly made annual summer pilgrimages to the hotel to escape the sultry heat in their own states.
In addition to being a boon to Mount Airy's tourism industry at the time, the hotel indirectly brought new industry to town. Philadelphia-based Spencer Corp., which was the second-largest manufacturer of infant wear, had an employee who visited every summer. "Then she would go back up north and tell the people with the company about the area down here, and because of her conversations, eventually Spencer moved their plant down here," Robertson says.
The hotel was also popular among the locals, who frequently gathered there for picnics, church socials, and other functions. An exhibit about the hotel, on display at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, states, "Local residents remember dressing to the hilt and riding to the hotel on flatcars outfitted with straight-back chairs. It was not uncommon for the conductor to stop the train for a lady to recover her wind-blown hat."
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According to early descriptions of the hotel property, the spring, which to this day flows less than a hundred feet away from the Ararat, was nothing especially striking to see. "The spring itself is a limpid pool of water clear as crystal and pure as the dew of the morning," reads an 1895 brochure. "It is about two feet square, two and a half feet deep, and so clear that the bottom is seen as if reflected in a mirror."
An open-air, latticed springhouse was built to cover the spring, providing shelter from the elements for those who would come to collect its water. The folklore about the spring existed long before the hotel was built. Elsewhere on the hotel's expansive grounds, guests enjoyed activities such as horseback riding, fishing, rowing, and hunting; and amenities such as walking trails, hammocks, and swings. At the foot of the lawn, overlooking the river, sat a 2,000-square-foot outdoor pavilion that offered dancing upstairs and a bowling alley downstairs, as well as a billiards room. Orchestras and smaller music ensembles frequently played at the pavilion as hotel guests danced in the moonlight. Nearby stood a small gazebo, also within view of the river.
The elegant, three-story hotel itself, with a pair of four-story wings bookending the facility, had a finely appointed front lobby and a massive front porch that stretched the entire length of the hotel. All of the rooms were exquisitely furnished and had electric lights and private baths. Most of them opened onto a wide veranda.
"In 1910, the hotel had 165 rooms," Robertson says. "That's pretty phenomenal for little ol' Mount Airy."
Guests apparently lived and ate well during their stays, too. This description from an early brochure gives an idea of the fine meals that were served daily at the hotel: "The table is supplied with all the delicacies of this mountain section — fine beef, mutton, chickens, eggs, sourwood honey, the richest butter and milk, and vegetables of all kinds."
Accommodation rates, however, were not exorbitant. An 1895 newspaper advertisement listed the rates at $20 per month, or $1.50 per day for adults, and half price for children and servants. In today's dollars, that's only $530 a month, or $40 a night.
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Unfortunately, as successful as the grand hotel was during its prime, it also seemed to be an ill-fated attraction. Fire destroyed it several times. Each time it burned, someone rebuilt it, and the hotel thrived again. It wasn't until the mid- to late 1920s that the demise of the White Sulphur Springs Hotel began to occur. The advent of the automobile opened more travel opportunities, and other mountain communities began to compete for tourism dollars. The Great Depression further crippled the hotel's future. A July 1929 newspaper article indicated new owners were renovating the hotel and planned to reopen it, but the stock market crashed three months later. Several more attempts to resurrect the hotel were made during the 1930s, but they failed.
The hotel was sold in the 1940s and converted into a giant chicken coop, until another fire claimed the building — and some 28,500 chickens — in January 1955. One reporter's obituary for the grand old hotel read, "It began as a gracious resort for the well-to-do in the 1880s and ended as the biggest chicken roast in the country."
Today, all that remains of the hotel is a row of brick columns where the rear foundation of the building once stood.
And, of course, the natural spring down near the banks of the Ararat still survives.
Robertson, who's developing the property, says people still come to the spring daily, seeking its curative waters. "I've seen people out here with 20-gallon jugs," he says. "I know of one couple that comes from Raleigh every two weeks to get their water. Another woman told me she's had a sleep problem for two years and that she's tried everything. Someone told her to drink this water; she tried it, and now she sleeps like a baby."
It's stories such as those that fuel Robertson's enthusiasm for developing the property. And because he knows he's been doing his part to preserve a valuable slice of Surry County history, Robertson's been sleeping soundly.
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
301 North Main Street
Mount Airy, N.C. 27030
White Sulphur Springs Cabins
133 White Sulphur Springs Road
Mount Airy, N.C. 27030
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Brinsop Court utterly blew me away when I visited – from the idyllic surroundings to the fabulous moat around the property, it feels like something from a film set. The interiors are truly stunning and luxurious, and the scale of the Court is immense, every single room offers space in abundance yet it feels homely and welcoming with cosy fireplaces and lots of natural light. The bedrooms offer serious wow factor and luxurious furnishings, and the luxury contemporary bathrooms are all beautifully finished. Brinsop Court is the perfect choice for groups with plenty to entertain and delight young and old alike, and the Banqueting Hall is one of the most amazing rooms I have seen for a special celebration!

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BASEBALL NOTEBOOK: Setbacks not stopping North Branford
North Branford coach Billy Mitchell knew he had a young team coming into the season. The Thunderbirds had 10 seniors on last season's 18-5 ballclub. This team only brought in two seniors.
Well, really just one.
Senior pitcher Matt Scavo, who was going to be the ace of the staff according to Mitchell, is out for the season after an ACL injury during basketball season. That left Mike Forgione as the lone Class of 2012'er.
Despite having only one senior and a pitching staff without its ace, the Thunderbirds have not only amassed a 7-1 record but have done so in style.
"We played Morgan and Coginchaug," Mitchell said, "and we beat them both in extra innings."
North Branford began the season with a 5-4 nine-inning victory over Morgan. Junior Matt Edwards laced a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth to give the Thunderbirds their first win.
Then against Coginchaug on April 16, junior catcher Brandan Basil hit a double to bring home Kyle Hart in the top of the eighth as North Branford won its third in a row. Since then, the T-Birds have picked up two more consecutive victories to push the streak to five.
"I have a bunch of loose guys," Mitchell said. "I have a bunch of juniors that play and I have some freshmen chipping in. I have one senior, Mike Forgione, who leads us. And the other guys follow his role."
Basil has continued to be a bright spot for North Branford. The junior is batting .500 and has thrown out four players trying to steal
"(Basil) was big against Coginchaug," Mitchell said. "He threw the first guy out (who tried to steal) and they couldn't run anymore."
Mitchell has also been getting help from center fielder/pitcher Kyle Hart. He is batting .560.
Pitcher Nick Perelli is filling in nicely for Scavo, posting a 2-1 record and batting .320 and playing a solid right field.
Freshman pitcher Sean Halligan is 2-0 and pitcher/third baseman Mike Schettino is 1-1. According to Mitchell, Forgione has also played well at shortstop.
"We're pretty strong defensively," Mitchell said. "That's what been keeping us in most of the games. "
Offensively the Thunderbirds have gotten it done as well. North Branford is averaging 9.7 runs per game.
"Not surprisingly I've been pleased with our hitting," Mitchell said.
Defensively North Branford has fielded well and received solid pitching efforts from its starters. So the question marks that lingered prior to the season seem to have been answered emphatically during it.
"The other guys have stepped up and done a good job," Mitchell said.
Stratford's pitching staff has become the talk of the South-West Conference and with good reason.
Senior starting pitchers Axel DeJesus and Brian Caselli have been dominant for the Red Devils. DeJesus and Caselli are both 3-0, combining for all of Stratford's wins. Stratford is 6-2.
"They've both gotten better every year," Red Devils coach Joe Rietano said, "and to me that is the key."
Caselli's ERA is 0.35 and DeJesus' is 1.75. Opponents are hitting .141 against Caselli and .208 against DeJesus. Similar results from two different pitchers. The coach said Caselli is more of a side-armed pitcher than DeJesus.
"He comes from the side a little bit," Rietano said, "and he features a sinker ball. His breaking ball's gotten better every year. He's got the sinker, a changeup and he throws his fastball over the top.
"However, they both can throw the fast ball from different arm angles and possess good changeups to set up the hard stuff.
The most runs the Red Devils have given up in a game are nine in a loss at East Catholic on April 7. Against SWC teams, Stratford had allowed only six runs before an 8-2 loss to a Brookfield team it beat 11-0 to start the season. DeJesus or Caselli did not start that game.
Next season Caselli will play baseball at the University of New Haven. DeJesus is undecided according to Rietano. The coach said both DeJesus and Caselli are quiet players. They both work hard and "have a different look in their eye."
"The other day," Rietano said, "Brian (Caselli) told me 'we're having fun but, we haven't gotten to the fun stuff yet."
Hamden Hall coach Joe Fontana said his team is young, but learning. Players like pitchers Mike Capone, T.J. Linta, Austin French and Dylan Millhouse have all hit well.
"I think we're learning every day," Fontana said. "I think we can compete with every team we play. Sometimes that bump in the road here and there throws us off a little bit and we're not able to recover."
However, Fontana said Hamden Hall (5-5) has talent and he foresees a good finish for the Hornets.
"I think we're one game away from putting it all together," Fontana said. "From game to game I think we show our inexperience but, from one game to the next it could be a completely different team showing up.
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There are SO MANY wonderful book review blogs out there and I can't compete with them, that is for sure. So this is not a book review blog. This is just a way for me to organize what I have read so that I can be better at matching the right book to the right person. The blog title comes from the brilliant mind of the most talented woman who ever lived, Ms. Judy Garland. The full quote is, "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of someone else." That is what I hope to do here and in ever aspect of my life.
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Holidays Calendar for March 21, 2012
Nowruz is one of the most widely celebrated New Year's holidays around the world. Also known as Persian New Year or Iranian New Year, it observed on the day of the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.
Namibia celebrates its Independence Day on March 21. On this day in 1990, Namibia gained independence from the South African rule, becoming one of the last African countries to achieve full independence.
Human Rights Day is observed across the world on December 10. But there is no rule without an exception. South Africa celebrates Human Rights Day on March 21 in remembrance of the Sharpeville massacre of 1960.
World Wood Day is an annual celebration held on March 21. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of wood in a sustainable world and its responsible use.
World Puppetry Day is annually celebrated on March 21. The idea to celebrate this holiday belongs to puppeteer Dzhivada Zolfagariho from Iran.
Color is one of the most influential phenomena in people's lives, and it's an important channel contributing to the perception of reality. All these laid foundation to celebration of International Color Day on March 21.
Education Freedom Day is a special international event launched by the Digital Freedom Foundation in 2013. It's annually observed on March 21.
Every year engineers in Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate a special day, that praises their skills and inventions. It's Engineer's Day and it's annually celebrated on the third Wednesday in March.
National Festival of Trees (or Nationale Boomfeestdag) is annually celebrated in the Netherlands on the third Wednesday in March. This festival is mostly organized for children to encourage them to plant at least one tree.
March 21 is Harmony Day in Australia. This observance was created to show cohesion and inclusion in Australia and promote a cultural diversity.
March 21 is National French Bread Day. You can celebrate this day by baking French bread at home.
March 21 is the first day of spring in many countries. Poland has a special celebration for this day, that is called Truant's Day. This unofficial holiday is devoted to all people, who like truancy, i.e. to the students.
UNESCO declared World Poetry Day on March 21 in 1999. This holiday was created to promote reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry.
March 21 is International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly to call on international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate racial discrimination around the world.
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. This observance was started by a medical geneticist, and later became one of the UN international days.
Celebration of Nowruz, Persian New Year, has a very long history. The holiday became so important for humanity, that the UN established International Day of Nowruz.
International Day of Forests is one of the "youngest" UN international days. It was established in 2012. It's annually celebrated on March 21 since 2013.
Mother's Day in the Arab World
Mother's Day is annually celebrated around the world in every place. Different countries adopt the most significant date for their nation or religion, that is why this event has so many dates for celebration. Traditionally most countries of the Arab world celebrate Mother's Day on March 21.
Youth Day in Tunisia annually falls on March 21, right after Independence Day. This is a joyful and colorful holiday, that is devoted to those people, who will build and develop future economy of the country.
Festivals on March 21, 2012
- Sensation in Bucharest, Romania
- Geneva International Jewish Film Festival in Geneva, Switzerland
- Hong Kong International Film Festival in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Moscow Boat Show in Moscow, Russia
- Diagonale Film Festival in Graz, Austria
- National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, USA
- Bologna Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy
- Downtown Editions in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- UK Asian Film Festival in London, United Kingdom
- Budapest Spring Festival in Budapest, Hungary
- Vilnius International Film Festival "Kino Pavasaris" in Vilnius, Lithuania
- SIKKA Art Fair in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- New York International Children's Film Festival in New York, USA
- Bay Area Renaissance Festival in Tampa, USA
- Arizona Renaissance Festival in Apache Junction, USA
This Day in History
- 2012 Mutinying Malian soldiers attacked several locations in the capital Bamako. They were displeased with the management of the Tuareg rebellion.
- 2008 Died: Denis Cosgrove, prominent cultural geographer. He was born in England, went to school in Oxford and the University of Toronto and worked at UCLA.
- 2005 16-year-old Jeffrey Weise killed his grandfather and his grandfather's girlfriend, and then shot and killed 7 people in Red Lake Senior High School, Minnesota.
- 1998 Died: Galina Ulanova, Russian ballet dancer and ballet coach who is considered to be one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century.
- 1991 Died: Leo Fender, American inventor best known for founding Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company. He designed guitars, bass guitars, amplifiers.
- 1980 The TV series Dallas aired its "A House Divided" episode, which spawned the 8-month "Who shot J.R.?" hysteria. The murderer was revealed in "Who Done It?" episode.
- 1980 Born: Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, commonly known as Ronaldinho, Brazilian footballer who won the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2004 and 2005.
- 1978 Died: Louis Cottrell, Jr., American jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist, bandleader and union leader. He was the leader of the Heritage Hall Jazz Band.
- 1974 Died: Candy Darling, American actress who starred in two Andy Warhol's films and is known as a Warhol Superstar. She was a trans woman.
- 1965 The third Selma to Montgomery protest march started. There were three marches altogether that led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
- 1965 NASA launched Ranger 9, a lunar probe designed to achieve a lunar impact trajectory and to transmit high-resolution photographs of the lunar surface.
- 1963 The Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, one of the most famous prisons, closed. Today it is a museum and one of San Francisco's major tourist attraction.
- 1962 Born: Rosie O'Donnell, American comedian, television personality, actress, author, and LGBT rights activist. Her talk show won multiple Emmy Awards.
- 1962 Born: Matthew Broderick, American stage and screen actor. As of 2013, he is the youngest actor to win the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play.
- 1960 Born: Ayrton Senna da Silva, Brazilian racing driver who one 3 Formula One world championship. He was killed in an accident in 1994 during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
- 1958 Born: Gary Oldman, prominent English stage and screen actor, filmmaker and musician who is considered one of the cinema's greatest actors.
- 1940 Born: Solomon Burke, American singer whose career spanned more than 50 years. He made a significant contribution to the development of soul music.
- 1936 Died: Alexander Glazunov, Russian composer, conductor and music teacher. He was director of the Saint Petersburg Conservatory from 1905 to 1930.
- 1915 Died: Frederick Winslow Taylor, American mechanical engineer and one of the first management consultants. He sought to improve industrial efficiency.
- 1871 Welsh journalist and explorer Henly Morton Stanley began his search for missionary and explorer David Livingstone. Stanley found him on November 10.
- 1844 The Bahá'í calendar began. It is a solar calendar used by Bábism and the Bahá'í Faith. Years in the calendar begin at the vernal equinox.
- 1843 Died: Robert Southey, prominent English poet who belonged to the Lake Group. He was poet laureate for 30 years from 1830 until his death.
- 1839 Born: Modest Mussorgsky, Russian composer of the Romantic period. He belonged to the group known as "The Five" or "The Mighty Handful".
- 1806 Born: Benito Juárez, Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the President of Mexico for five terms. He used liberal measures to modernize the country.
- 1804 The Napoleonic Code (Code Napoléon) was adopted as the French civil code. It was not the first legal code in Europe, but one of the most important ones.
- 1801 Born: Maria Theresa of Austria (born Archduchess of Austria and Princess of Tuscany), the wife of King Charles Albert of Sardinia.
- 1768 Born: Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier, French mathematician and physician who is best known for investigating Fourier series and discovering the greenhouse effect.
- 1729 Died: John Law, Scottish economist who served as Controller General of Finances of France under the Duke of Orleans. In 1716 he established the Banque Générale.
- 1556 Died: Thomas Cranmer, English clergyman, leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury. He was burned as a heretic.
- 630 The Byzantine Emperor Heraclius defeated the Sassanid Emperor Khosrau II and returned the True Cross, one of the holiest christian relics, to Jerusalem.


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In Conversation With… Stephanie Butland, Caroline Roberts, Dave Randall and Colin Young. Not all at once. They constituted three, out of the nine, events I chose to attend last weekend, from 20 – 22 October, at Berwick Literary Festival 2017.
Two of the interviewers were Victoria Watson and Helen Wright – local women who were debuting in this role at the festival. And the third was the TV journalist Gerry Foley, who has done this more times than… I've had chips probably. Whatever their backgrounds or experience, they all put their guests at ease yet asked incisive questions and got the conversation flowing. They all had done their homework for sure. However, Helen said to me afterwards that, Michael Parkinson was a pro at it, but even he said it helped if the guests wanted to be there in the first place. The guests at the festival seemed to relish the opportunity… if you have a love for words, your story or your message… then hopefully you're half way there. Although, I can imagine it may be a little daunting if you're not gregarious… and then of course there's the questions from the floor to face. Anyway, thank goodness, no worst-case scenarios were played out and here's a taste of each event.
How to get Published – Northumbrian Authors in Conversation was the first event with Stephanie Butland and Caroline Roberts on Saturday. Vic Watson, a writer, invited them to do a short reading from their latest novels: Lost for Words and My Summer of Magic Moments, respectively. She then asked them to give an outline of becoming published writers. Caroline's 80 rejections and Stephanie winning her agent through a Twitter auction, illustrated the lows and highs.
Being in the audience meant I could feel their zest for their books and most importantly for writing. I loved Stephanie telling us that, waking up one New Year's Day knowing her first book was to be published that year, was a very special moment. And Caroline saying, she stroked the cover of her first book when she received her copy. Recollections from both authors showed us, that being published is the cherry on the cake… but writing; developing a working relationship with an agent; editing and then garnering readers for their books take precedent. I got the sting of a tear a few times listening to such enthusiastic women.
All three women write blogs too; check out their websites. Also, local blogger Jackie Kaines met them in September, and posted a blog about them; you'll find it on this website. At the close Vic asked what advice is essential in those early days. Caroline said, perseverance is the key to getting published and Stephanie said, write because you love writing… and I could feel those tears again! I came away enthused about my own writing and where I might go next with it.
Later that day I heard Dave Randall, ex Faithless and Dido guitarist, in conversation with Gerry Foley, an ex ITV Westminster reporter now freelance broadcaster. I must admit I was a bit star struck, definitely awe struck. Dave is a musician and activist and has just published his book: Sound System ~ The Political Power of Music. Mark Radcliffe of Radio 2 and 6 Music has described the book as: A deeply intelligent look at music and society. Thought provoking, readable and clever. And that's how Dave came across in his introduction and in the interview with Gerry.
Dave opened with a question from a Marvin Gaye track: What's going on? Dave said politics today has polarized into Right and Left, and that to combat the ravages of the Right and to make this world a better place, then we need to protect and develop culture. That culture, in all its forms, is all about how we feel about ourselves in the world. He stated The Establishment has been suspicious of music and its power for hundreds of years. And #GrimeForCorbyn on Twitter, started by the UK Grime artist, Stormzy, during the lead up to the June General Election, proved that music is still as important as ever in the battle of politics (Grime is the newest genre of music to question the establishment).
If I had tears during the first interview today, then I had more when Dave spoke of a musician in Syria. A musician who dared to gather crowds to sing a protest of the current regime, and was found murdered a week later. Gerry asked pertinent questions about sections of the book and Dave was happy to answer his position on and provide further facts on: Strange Fruit and Billie Holliday; Beyoncé at the Super Bowl; Carnival in Trinidad; South Africa and Israel. All contentious topics. Dave gave a good argument for music serving the interests of the many, rather than the few. And the word better was repeated more than a few times. Dave seems a realist, but also a hopeful one; I was impressed.
Last up was Colin Young in conversation with Helen Wright on Sunday. Colin's a freelance sports journalist, with the Sunday Mirror and the Irish Independent on Sunday. In 2016, in just four months, he wrote: Jack Charlton ~ The Authorised Biography. No mean feat.
Being a Geordie; having taught in Ashington, where Jack is originally from, and having watched the recent TV programme about his brother Bobby, then I was keen to attend this event. I can't remember the England World Cup victory in 1966 when the Charlton brothers were in the team; I was only seven and like most people, I know more about Bobby. Shocking admissions. So, another reason to hear Colin talk with Helen; I like to find out new information.
Helen had her copy of the book, with her multiple bookmarks and sensitively quizzed Colin. Colin soon found his stride and gave us an insight into writing the book and his motivation for publishing an authorised biography – in order to utilise his time with Jack, the archives and photos, and to do Jack proud, and it seems he has. We got an insight into the big man too; a loyal, hard-working, stubborn man who seemed to prefer fishing to playing or managing football. Becoming manager of the Republic of Ireland national squad in the 1980's therefore suited him, as it was part-time, and gave him more time for fishing and family.
Helen didn't skirt around touchy subjects either… Is Jack best mates with his brother Bobby? and Would Jack survive in the current world of football? Colin was straight to the point: No and not for long! Colin did expand on those answers, and he recalled more anecdotes when it went to the floor for questions. And in true tradition this was lively… it's the beautiful game and opinions get heated. One final word from Jack though… on the OBE he received… it means Other Buggers' Efforts. Yes, wor Jackie is honest and funny too – a Geordie to the core.
So, over two days: three conversations; three contrasting topics… all enthralling. Book signings took place after each event, but the crux was the digging beneath the surface and hearing not four, but seven engaging people. A fiver a ticket too… you wouldn't get in to the footie for that price.
In Conversation With… is it effective? From the audiences' immediate responses, I'd say yes. I loved them and no doubt the steering group has scrutinised the printed feedback surveys by now.
This whole festival is due to a volunteer steering group of only eleven people, volunteer organisers, patrons and sponsors…again no mean feat. It will be the 5th Berwick Literary Festival in 2018… I have a feeling the planning of it will have started already. Until then – enjoy those books or get them on your Christmas Wish List and see you all next October.


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The cast for Out of the Furnace just keeps getting better and better. Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard and Zoe Saldana are all set to star in Crazy Heart director Scott Cooper's crime drama, and now Variety reports that Woody Harrelson is in talks for the villain role. The film centers on Russell Baze (Bale), who is released after serving four years in prison only to find that his younger brother, Rodney Baze Jr. (Affleck) has been brutally murdered. He sets out to avenge the death and track down the killer.
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An Open Letter to Teachers Fighting Fair Share Fees: How Your Fight Could Hurt Students
By: John T. McCrann
My fellows citizens and colleagues,
In my last post, I asked folks on both sides of the debate on the Friedrichs Supreme Court case to consider part of the moral foundation that might be driving each other's beliefs.
In this post, I will address concerns that I have about what could happen if those who are trying to undermine established state laws are successful.
There are thousands of big and small decisions that must be made about our work lives; many of these decisions, the kind that affect hundreds of people, are codified in a contract or collective bargaining agreement with the district. A majority of these decisions relate to mundane aspects of our jobs which are disconnected from hot button political issues, but a few are controversial—particularly in an era of controversy over how best to support students, tight budgets, and high expectations.
The plaintiffs in the Friedrichs case would have us believe that they are fighting for the "individual right" to make these kinds of decisions for themselves, but some level of collective decision making is necessary in a large bureaucracy.
Somebody will make decisions about how to allocate resources and those decisions will create a frame for the worklife of every individual teacher in a given district. The question that we need to answer is: what group is best positioned to make decisions that will support both students and teachers? Read more
Martin Luther King's fight for economic justice matters today. Working people are walking in his footsteps.
By: David Tucker
Americans are right to remember the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., as a leader who was unshakably committed to the principle of nonviolence.
But let's not forget that he was a fighter.
On the day he was murdered, nearly 47 years ago, King was in Memphis, Tenn., standing with black city sanitation workers who had gone on strike for higher pay, safe working conditions and the right to stick together.
Martin Luther King's last act was to stand with public service workers as they fought for a union.
Conservative workers should look to unions for voice (Opinion)
That's why I am a proud conservative and an active member of my union, the Washington Federation of State Employees of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.By speaking up together, union members are able to negotiate with their employers for fair wages, benefits and safe workplaces that sustain American families. When more people belong to unions, middle class income rises.But these days it's hard to ignore the wedge that some are trying to drive between conservatives and their unions. Even though a growing number of Americans support unions — including nearly half of conservative voters — some say that being conservative and a union member is a paradox.
Court must stand behind organized labor
By: Lori Smith
Those who failed to implement "right-to-work" laws in Minnesota now go for similar goals for public-sector workers at the federal level.
Like many Minnesotans, I am a strong believer that people who work hard and follow the rules should have a fair chance to get ahead. It shouldn't matter what part of the state you are born in, or who you know, to determine whether you are able to provide a healthy and happy life for your family. It is this core value that helps shape why hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans like myself are proud members of unions, where we come together to improve our lives and strengthen our communities.
This case, bankrolled by a national group of powerful, wealthy extremists called the Center for Individual Rights, is looking to stop working people from coming together to improve our lives and strengthen our communities. A win would overturn decades of labor laws and help to further consolidate power into the hands of rich and powerful who already control and set the rules that have caused wages and benefits to decline over the last three decades. Read more
Unions Too Vital To Undermine (Opinion)
By: David Orr
To me, being in law enforcement is about more than doing a job, it's about being the backbone of your community. I have been in law enforcement for 16 years, as a patrolman in the New York City Police Department and, for the past 14 years, with the Norwalk Police Department. I've worked as a narcotics officer, a detective, SWAT operator, union treasurer and union president.
I know the challenges that officers confront every day and the importance of having a strong advocate for their work conditions, health and safety — their union. It's why I'm concerned about a court case from California that will be heard Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court and, depending on the ruling, could undercut and even disable unions representing government workers.
In Norwalk, I supervise the squad of patrol officers on the day shift. These are the women and men who do whatever it takes to keep our community safe, who we rely on in times of personal crisis. Read more
What's at stake with the 'Friedrichs' case
By: Lacy Barnes
A few weeks ago, I started an online petition to a group called the Center for Individual Rights — an organization backed by the Koch brothers, other right-wing 1 percenters, and even white supremacists — to tell them to stop attacking working people and our right to join a union. I wasn't shocked when over 100,000 people signed my petition, and I wasn't shocked at the response my brothers and sisters got from the Center for Individual Rights when they tried to deliver the petition signatures today.
Allow me to provide a little backstory for context: This Koch brothers-backed group is trying to make it even harder for public service workers — community college teachers like me, as well as nurses, social workers, firefighters, and others — to band together at work in order fight for benefits and wages we need to provide for our families. It is asking the Supreme Court in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association to impose the same kind of radical agenda we've seen hurt everyday people in states like Wisconsin and practically every other state in the country. Worse yet, just like inCitizens United, if this all-out attack on everyday Americans succeeds, the result would be enshrined in the Constitution. Read more
State of the unions: Why Supreme Court case could hurt Minnesotans we serve
We're three public employees, ordinary members of the unions the Fredrichs plaintiffs want to destroy. Here's our reasoning:
Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association: A Deceptive Attack on Organized Labor
By: Ben Speilberg
The United States Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association (CTA), a lawsuit with major implications for the future of organized labor. While it purports to be about free speech rights, Friedrichsis actually a deceptive attack on unions.
Many California public school teachers working in traditional school districts are CTA members by default. CTA collects dues from members, some of which are "chargeable" — that is, applied to the costs of collective bargaining and classified as apolitical — and the rest of which are "nonchargeable," or classified as political.
The plaintiffs in Friedrichs seek to overturn Abood v. Detroit Board of Education, which in 1977 established that, while public sector unions could not require member contributions to nonchargeable spending, they could charge all employees for chargeable spending (activities related to "collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment purposes"). Read more
Washington State Public-Sector Unions Have A Lot At Stake In Friedrichs Supreme Court Case
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in mid-January in a case that could have big ramifications for public-sector unions in Washington state.
It's called Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, and the case concerns whether it's okay that states such as California and Washington require public-sector employees to pay their union an "agency fee" for the cost of collective bargaining even if those workers opt out of paying the full amount of dues because they don't want their money to go toward the union's political activities.
Noah Purcell, solicitor general in the Washington state attorney general's office, said if the Supreme Court rules in favor of the plaintiffs, public sector unions stand to lose a lot. Read more
Opinion: Friedrichs v. California Teachers Could Prevent Workers From Organizing
It's already too difficult for too many Americans to get by, let alone get ahead. Unfortunately, Black folks, who face an unemployment rate nearly twice that of the national average and median family incomes approximately 40 percent lower than whites, know these challenges all too well. For Black women, all of this is compounded by gender discrimination in pay – Black women only earn 64 cents on the dollar for doing the same work as men – that is far worse than the average for all women, itself an unacceptable 78 cents on the dollar.
Working people and their livelihoods have been under assault for decades thanks to an economy thrown further and further out of balance by wealthy and powerful special interests that manipulate the rules to further enrich themselves at the expense of the rest of us. Meanwhile, we continue to struggle, to say the least, with the effects of systemic racism.
These problems aren't news to many Americans because they live them every day. What undoubtedly is news to most people is that the U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear a case that threatens to make these economic challenges even worse. The case, Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, is the latest tactic in a long running conservative campaign to deny working people the right to band together, form a union, and speak up for one another in order to get the wages and benefits that they can sustain their families on. Read more


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I feel as if I'm not posting much of anything here lately, but that is not for lack of having anything to say. Or maybe it is. Or maybe it's just not having words to describe this inbetween place I am experiencing. It's a netherland-type place of not knowing where I belong and really unlike anything I've ever experienced. I'm here, but I'm not and I'm going to a place I've visited, but that is still so foreign to me in so many ways...language, culture, host-families, new community.
I guess at this point I have to be sure of the calling. And I am. Realizing that if I turned around now, my life would be missing something, even if I don't know what that something is and I would be the poorer for it.
So, here's the prayer letter...please pray for me. Thank you, friends...
January 2008
I've just said good-bye to my sister and three little faces whose small bodies I held tightly so I could remember how they felt in my arms. I don't know when I'll see them again and the weight of our farewell is heavy. Now I find myself waiting for my plane, blinking away tears, hiding my sobs and wondering if my life will be a sequence of heart-breaking farewells in airport security lines. I see me, choking back tears as I give my ID and boarding pass to security, stumbling to a conveyer belt where I lay my bag, pull off my shoes and coat, and walk barefoot through a metal detector. I turn to say good-bye until I can no longer see those faces I love and I hope that time indeed will pass as a mist, a vapor, and I will soon be saying hello rather than good-bye.
Two months ago this scene was first initiated when I left Portland. Another sister, three different little faces, but the ache was the same, the sting of tears, the tightness of throat. Today I wonder if I am up to this task of saying good-bye, of my heart breaking. I keep thinking: I didn't sign up for this.
I am finding myself humbled by my need for love. Jesus said we must become like children to enter the Kingdom. I used to think that meant having child-like faith, believing with innocence and assurance. I'm reminded that a child not only easily believes and trusts but they are also dependent. Because a child is young and lacks the ability to care for themselves they must rely on others to provide for and sustain them. I'm a fairly independent woman. Asking for help is a big deal to me. I don't like to be seen as needy, and I certainly don't like feeling needy. But I feel as if I am becoming a child, one who desperately needs the sustenance of love. And in this child-likeness, I am learning humility.
In church a couple weeks ago, the pastor said when we are humbled we know we are in God's will. I've always equated success or being blessed with being in God's will, but not humility. My neediness is a blessing? Being seen as anything less than self-sufficient is an indication of where I'm supposed to be? Going from being an independent woman to the dependence of a child is a part of God's will? Perhaps it's because when everything is stripped away I am left with nothing less than myself, before God, needing desperately to wrap myself in Him who will provide for all my needs. It is humbling. I feel like a child. And I don't want to be found anywhere else.
This humility also gives me fresh eyes to see the neediness of those I go to serve. Perhaps the humbleness of their situation is not only about poverty, but a need of the heart. Mother Teresa once said that there is no greater pain than the ache of loneliness. At their very core, these are needs only God in His perfect love can fill, needs I am hoping He will use me to help ease.
So, I humbly say that I need your prayers. Pray that I will say good-bye well. Pray that the time I have left with those I love in California will be sweet. Pray that I will remain humble.
I'd also ask for your prayers in the following areas:
• Adjusting to a new language and culture.
• Protection in travel and health.
• Housing accommodations, lack of privacy, differences in living standards, lack of accustomed conveniences.
• Loneliness and homesickness.
• Developing new relationships with Word Made Flesh community and those we serve.
• The children and families that Word Made Flesh serves in Galati, Romania.
• Need for wisdom, compassion, self-discipline, boldness, power, love, and to be filled with the Spirit of God.
• Future ministry opportunities in Moldova with Word Made Flesh.
I am still hoping to leave for Romania to serve with Word Made Flesh sometime in late February of 2008. Before I can go I need to have 3 months of support raised, as well as the price of a round-trip ticket. My budget each month is set at $1,100, which will cover such needs as housing, transportation, food, and health insurance and other necessities such as taxes and administrative expenses. I would be honored and thankful if you would like to support me financially. Enclosed in this letter is a slip of paper that will help you know how to do that. You can also give online by clicking here.
Another airport security line good-bye looms in my future, only this time I'll be flying to Romania and the departure will hold a host of anxieties. Still, I'm learning that even an airport security line can be sacred and a place of holiness, where I stumble barefoot and humble before God, holding nothing (because it's being screened on a conveyor belt), crossing this line (a metal detector) that carries the enormous weight of love and eternity and the glory of a King.
My love,
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Thursday, December 27, 2007
January Prayer Letter
I feel as if I'm not posting much of anything here lately, but that is not for lack of having anything to say. Or maybe it is. Or maybe it's just not having words to describe this inbetween place I am experiencing. It's a netherland-type place of not knowing where I belong and really unlike anything I've ever experienced. I'm here, but I'm not and I'm going to a place I've visited, but that is still so foreign to me in so many ways...language, culture, host-families, new community.
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Come sign, sing, and play along!
Are you looking for a DVD or video to captivate your baby, toddler, or preschooler while also helping them learn American Sign Language (ASL)? If so, then the second video in The Treasure Chest series: Signs, Songs, & Rhymes is for you! Come sign, sing, and play along with Honey the Signing Bear and the Signing Smart children in this video. Older and younger siblings will enjoy watching this video together! Youll also love the bonus audio CD that lets you bring the songs and rhymes from the video along in the car or into your living room.
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When you're trying to make a full import on the fim service MA you get the error no-start-bad-ma-configuration.
Log Name: Application
Source: FIMSynchronizationService
Date: dd/mm/yyyy hh:MM:ss AM
Event ID: 6311
Task Category: Server
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: server.customer.domain.com
The server encountered an unexpected error while performing a callback operation.
"BAIL: MMS(8548): manhost.cpp(1010): 0x80230709 (The extension operation aborted due to an internal error in FIM Synchronization Service.)
BAIL: MMS(8548): nathost.cpp(657): 0x80231319 (Encountered exception when querying objects from the application store.)
WARNING: MMS(8548): ..\cntrler.cpp(3130): MA ecode 80231319 different from sync 0 ecode
BAIL: MMS(8548): ..\cntrler.cpp(3163): 0x80231319 (Encountered exception when querying objects from the application store.)
BAIL: MMS(8548): ..\cdext.cpp(416): 0x80070057 (The parameter is incorrect.)
BAIL: MMS(8548): ..\xstack.cpp(405): 0x80070057 (The parameter is incorrect.)
BAIL: MMS(8548): ..\xparse.cpp(436): 0x80070057 (The parameter is incorrect.)
BAIL: MMS(8548): ..\ScriptManagerImpl.cpp(9205): 0x80070776 (The object exporter specified was not found.)
BAIL: MMS(8548): ..\mastate.cpp(6551): 0x80070776 (The object exporter specified was not found.)
BAIL: MMS(8548): ..\ma.cpp(670): 0x80070776 (The object exporter specified was not found.)
BAIL: MMS(8548): ..\ma.cpp(1120): 0x80070776 (The object exporter specified was not found.)
Forefront Identity Manager 4.3.1935.0"
Event ID: 6500
Task Category: None
An error occurred in executing a delta import.
Type: Microsoft.ResourceManagement.IdentityManagementException
Details: Delta Import cannot be run as the change log has been detected to be in a corrupted state.
Stack Trace: at MIIS.ManagementAgent.Import.DeltaImportSession.ReadNextBatch()
at MIIS.ManagementAgent.Import.DeltaImportSession.GetNextBatch()
These errors are based on Workflow load on the SQL server and waiting for a long time getting results from Stored Procedures in that situation.
Open Properties for the MA and walk through each configuration page of the properties dialog, re-enter the password and save the MA, with that, we re-write the XML definition and the MA in the database.
That hopefully could correct the MA already. If you then run Import, check if it fails again.
In the MIM Synchronization Manager GUI, right-click the MA properties and refresh the schema.
We have two sides from where we can start working on that situation: MIM side and SQL side.
In MIM setup using 4.3.1935.0 we miss some functionality which was added in later builds to tweak request handling and some performance improvements added in later builds.
So from MIM point of view, we currently have no option except upgrading to MIM 2016 SP1 and current rollup package (4.4.1749.0)
From SQL side we have these options:
Performing database maintenance on the FIMService database and test again when that has completed:
Check with the SQL team if they can offer more resources to the MIM instance or maybe move other databases, services to other SQL servers\instances to get your instance faster (most often disk io is the major bottleneck in MIM
deployments, not CPU or RAM)
You could test using a dedicated SQL server just for MIM, it would at least proof that this is really dependent on SQL performance
If you need some proof or more details on SQL load, performance etc., you can involve our MS SQL Support team and run a PSSDiag on your SQL server when you run the Full Import and reproduce that error; maybe we can see more hints
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We need to talk about the overall slacking off I have been doing this past week. Work has torn me away from my running regime. I need to roll on and get back in the groove. One week to a super duper 5k and I am stuck in a rutt and have only run once this week.
If I don't pick up the pace my weight will be rejoining me and I will be lagging behind everybody this Friday.


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|Occurred : 10/4/2013 21:50 (Entered as : 10/04/13 21:50)
Reported: 10/4/2013 7:07:22 PM 19:07
Posted: 10/14/2013
Location: Maumee/Toledo, OH
Shape: Changing
Duration:25 minutes
|9 plus orange brown lights, 3 were in a triangle and the rest followed seemed to just disappear
I was watching the sky as my girlfriend and i were coming back home after dinner and i noticed a weird triangle shape to my right in the sky. The three lights quickly and seamlessly made a straight line. I estimated these lights were roughly a mile to a mile and a half away.
We quickly followed these lights as best we could. it seemed they were sped up and slowed down at random. While stopped watching we heard and saw a helicopter behind us going in towards them. But the lights were different colored and being military i know the shape and out line of helicopters.
as we followed one of these lights we managed to get under one. I would say it was maybe 600 feet overheard with absolutely no noise except other cars moving.
I managed to get a solid look under neath the craft. it was all light. and there was not shadowed body. its body was the light. i squinted, and also used my hands to block the light but the light was the object.
we parked about 2 miles down the road after losing nine objects (that were a dark orange almost brownish color) in the middle of the dark sky. Watched them change direction literately out of no where after about one min of searching because all of them disappeared. I managed to only see 3 more. They seemed to be at the same height, but seemed to kind of fade out behind some clouds. We waited another 5 mins and everyone that faded out behind what looked like clouds.. And nothing appeared.


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An Abu Dhabi resident for over 40 years, Nasser Al Hajeb has not only watched the city develop, its fabric is the very story of his life reports Nick Leech
At first glance, the Hamdan Street showroom of Crystal House Lights & Gifts seems a most unlikely venue for a conversation about anything other than crystal, lights and gifts.
Ornate mirrors, console tables, and light fittings line the walls, multicoloured crystal chandeliers hang low from the ceiling and tables are loaded with fine crockery, cutlery and delicate porcelain ornaments.
The shop may be decked in silk, gilt, and glass, but it is also home to a historical resource just as rare and invaluable to students of Abu Dhabi's history as any official document in the National Centre for Documentation and Research.
That resource is Nasser Al Hajeb, the softly spoken, septuagenarian managing partner of Crystal House and an Abu Dhabi resident since 1968.
What sets him apart is not only his remarkable career – he worked on the construction of Abu Dhabi's first Corniche, Mina Zayed, the existing Presidential Palace, and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – but the fact that he has recorded it all meticulously in diaries, files, photographs and fading press clippings that line the walls of his office.
The fabric of Mr Al Hajeb's life in Abu Dhabi is the story of the city.
I was at university in Syria, and I was looking to improve my situation in life," he said. "I couldn't find a chance in Damascus, so I went to Kuwait. After a few months, I was asked to come to Abu Dhabi. I knew of Ras Al Khaimah from school but of Abu Dhabi, I knew nothing."
Overnight, Mr Al Hajeb went from being an accountant with a Kuwaiti contracting company, Al Zamel & Darwish, to being their sole representative in Abu Dhabi.
"When I arrived, the airport was where the Al Ittihad offices are now," he said. "From there to Al Hosn, the journey was maybe 45 minutes. There was only one road, you couldn't drive fast because of the sand and you had to keep your car in a low gear."
For a budding executive out to make a name and a new life for himself, Mr Al Hajeb's beginnings were not auspicious. His first home was in a subdivided, single-storey, cinder-block building near the site of what is now the Hilton Corniche.
"When I arrived, the owner of the company came with me from Kuwait and after three days he said 'Yalla! Go.' I had expected a flat or maybe even a villa and a car but there was nothing," he said. "I lived in one room. There was no kitchen and the water came from a tank outside and had to be filtered."
There was also very little for Mr Al Hajeb to do but work. "There was no newspaper, no radio, nowhere to go. There was only one hotel, the Al Ain Palace, and that had only one floor and was always booked six months in advance."
Given its scarcity at the time, it is perhaps not surprising that many of Mr Al Hajeb's early memories of life in Abu Dhabi involve the availability and quality of fresh food.
"Until 1970, you couldn't find fresh food in the market," he said. "I used to send a boy who worked for me to queue at two companies who brought fresh fruit, vegetables and meat once a week from Lebanon. He stayed in the queue from six or seven o'clock in the morning and … had to wait until he got what I had written for him on a list. I wrote maybe 15 items – he would come back with four or five."
Not long after his arrival, Mr Al Hajeb won his first major contract, to supply vehicles and excavators to the contractors building Abu Dhabi's first Corniche. Another major contract soon followed when Al Zamel & Darwish was involved in the construction of the infrastructure for a new port, Mina Zayed.
"After some time, my company came to me and from a small company, in two or three years they found income and improvement," he said. "We brought one vehicle from Kuwait and I made it nine. We had one excavator from Kuwait and I returned three."
It was while Mr Al Hajeb was taking delivery of new vehicles that he had his first face-to-face meeting with Sheikh Zayed, an experience he would repeat several times, but one which he remembers vividly.
"His Highness Sheikh Zayed arrived to see a delivery of rice," he said. "He said, 'I am the President of this country and I have to make sure that everything is good for my citizens'. Sheikh Zayed asked, 'From where are you coming?' and used the Arabic word 'akhouy' – 'my brother'. I knew it was His Highness Sheikh Zayed because I had seen him before on his way back from the harbour. He was driving his car himself."
Soon after, Mr Al Hajeb made a decision that would alter the course of his life. He left the construction industry and went into business with an Emirati partner selling lighting, chandeliers, luxury wallpaper, porcelain, crystal, and gifts. His timing was opportune as oil revenues were finally starting to manifest themselves in the construction of new government ministries, palaces, houses, and mosques.
One of Mr Al Hajeb's first public projects was supplying the lighting for what was then the new Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Mosque on Airport Road, which still stands next to Etisalat headquarters.
Little did he realise that 40 years later, he would also oversee the design and installation of all seven Swarovski crystal chandeliers in the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. When the mosque opened, the centrepiece was reportedly the largest chandelier in the world.
When Mr Al Hajeb's involvement with the project began in 1994, he had already supplied the chandeliers for the Presidential Palace, but nothing could compare to the stamina and effort required for the Grand Mosque.
"I used to drive to the site three or four times a week for six years," he said. "If contractors were moving parts of the chandelier, I wanted to know, I was there. I was arranging everything and I needed to be satisfied that everything was going well."
Mr Al Hajeb and an engineer even stayed in the mosque overnight before its opening in time for Eid Al Fitr in 2007. The next morning, Sheikh Khalifa, President of the UAE, and 20,000 other worshippers came for prayers.
Of all the projects Mr Al Hajeb has been involved with, his role in supplying the lighting for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the work that makes him most proud.
"When I see the photos now of people praying under the chandelier during Ramadan, I feel like I made something," he said.
"Before then, I had hoped to make something of my life and for me, this is the mosque. I saw the mosque, I saw the chandelier, and I thanked God for what had happened."
When asked about the future, Mr Al Hajeb will not be drawn, but responds with a smile: "Our new projects are really something different. You would not believe what we are working on now. You can say that it would be strange to see these things."
At the age of 70 and after all he has seen – a family business established, a city transformed and a nation built – Mr Al Hajeb's next project must be spectacular indeed.
A version of this article originally appeared in The National, Abu Dhabi


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Having employees who work from home certainly has its benefits for both the company and the employees. Companies can save money related to office costs, while employees working from home benefit from reduced commute times, better work/life balance and are generally happier.
Yet working from home can have its distractions as well. It's important that an employee who works from home learns the best way to do so; otherwise he/she can end up not being productive at all.
Separate work from home
The first tip for successfully working from home is to separate work from home. When an employee works at home, it helps to have an extra room or office with its own desk. If one is not available, make a desk or table a workspace. This helps for focus and changes the mindset from "I'm at home" to "I'm at work". Also, an uncluttered workspace makes for an uncluttered mind, which makes an employee more productive.
Eliminate distractions
Turning off the Internet, phone and anything else can help with avoiding distractions – especially the Internet. If an employee needs to use the Internet for research, email, etc., he/she should avoid news sites, Facebook, shopping sites, etc.
Maintain normal office hours
Not only should a teleworking employee strictly abide by work hours, but needs to make family and friends also respect the rules. Plus, an employee should act like he/she is going to the office and avoid working in pajamas. It helps to shower, dress nice and get into the mindset of "going" to work.
Stay on track by planning
Create a daily to-do list that includes goals for big projects. Then, a teleworker should be accountable for meeting self-imposed deadlines.
Log off
Once work is finished, step away from the computer and spend time with the family, or personal time. Turn off the computer and move to a different room, or go outside for a walk or jog, or run an errand. This helps to rejuvenate a home worker and is important to overall well-being.
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Nike used to be known as Blue Ribbon Sports. What's now Sara Lee used to be Consolidated Foods. And Exxon was once Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. These were name changes that worked. But for all the ones that do, there are 10 or 20 that don't.
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Fixing my computer, one problem at a time
I haven't accomplished any billable work yet this week, but my computer problem is close to being resolved. Yesterday — with my computer running painfully slow — I uninstalled Norton Antivirus 2008. This was after Norton's tech support responded to my demand for a refund (due to the virtual unavailability of customer support) with some troubleshooting instructions — not only did his instructions actually set the virtual memory to a smaller size than what my computer already runs, but my computer actually hung while following his troubleshooting instructions! By the time I got it up and running again, I was madder than ever, and responded that I was removing the software and wanted a refund.
So I spent yesterday removing every trace of Norton from my computer. Unfortunately, every time Norton has caused my computer to hang or crash, Outlook has been open — which I suspect has caused damage to the hard drive where the program was written, because I've been having a lot of problems with Outlook lately.
So a complete fix also required me to uninstall and reinstall Outlook. I spent the morning backing up my .pst file (good gravy that file takes a long time to back up!), and then uninstalled and reinstalled the software. Now I am waiting for Mozy to restore my backed-up .pst file — and hoping that the online backup service works the way it's supposed to!
The good news is that I'm not stressing out so much about it today. Rather, the down time of waiting for backups, installations, and un-installations has given me plenty of time to read. I've read at least 200 pages today (finishing one book and starting another), which has made my day pretty pleasant, despite all the computer problems!
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Private & Independent Schools in and around Tunbridge Wells
Find Private & Independent Schools in and around Tunbridge Wells, Kent, including contact details, local maps and information
This is a human edited free directory. If you would like your local business or organisation included in this directory then add a link to your website now.
Beechwood Sacred Heart School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Beechwood is a co-educational independent school for boys and girls aged 3 - 18, which comprises a Nursery, Preparatory School and Senior School, with boarding for girls aged 11 - 18.
Bethany School, Cranbrook, Kent
An Independent Co-educational Day and Boarding School for ages 11-18. Bethany is a thriving and caring school which provides an excellent all-round education in a beautiful rural setting.
Cranbrook School, Cranbrook, Kent
Cranbrook School is a voluntary aided non-denominational boarding and day co-educational grammar school catering for pupils in the top 25% of the ability range aged from 13 to 18. Boarding is offered on a flexible or termly basis. Today, Cranbrook School is well known in the South East, with its population of some 720 pupils aged between 13 and 18 (Years 9 to 13 in the National Curriculum). It is fully co-educational (400 boys, 320 girls) and has 240 boarding places for boys and girls.
Holmewood House School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Holmewood House is an independent preparatory school, for boys and girls aged 3-13 years, in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Rose Hill School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Rose Hill School is a co-educational IAPS Preparatory School in Tunbridge Wells for children aged 3 to 13.
St Leonards - Mayfield School, Mayfield, East Sussex
Welcome to Mayfield, a leading independent Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. At Mayfield, girls will find the space to be themselves, within a challenging yet supportive environment.
Tonbridge School, Tonbridge, Kent
Tonbridge School is one of the leading boys boarding schools in the country and highly respected internationally. Tonbridge School aims to provide a caring and enlightened environment in which the talents of each individual flourish
Vine Hall School, Robertsbridge, East Sussex
Vinehall is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged between 2 and 13 in Robertsbridge, East Sussex


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A thick and flavorful recipe for sausage and lentil stew that tastes amazing. I know it will become a staple in your dinner rotation – and you just may fight over the leftovers the next day.
Lentil stew (or soup) was not something I ever ate as a kid or thought about as a young adult. I don't even think I knew what lentils were. I grew up eating basic meat-and-potatoes dinners with an occasional taco night thrown in as our only "international" food.
But my tastes expanded in college and as a young mom I wanted to make new dishes for my family that were easy and healthy – and of course tasted good. My first experience with lentils was both Dal and an amazing lentil soup I had at an Indian restaurant – I swear I would dream about that soup!
So one day when I was watching a morning show, and saw a recipe for lentil stew with sausage—that they all raved about. I wrote it down and actually made it myself.
It was SO good – nothing like the few watery lentil soups I'd tried. This was more like that amazing Indian restaurant soup: thick and lick-the-bowl flavorful. And the leftovers were even better, believe it or not.
After a bit of tweaking, this is hands-down our favorite and the only lentil stew recipe I bother making. So if you've been looking for an amazing warming bowl of lentil stew, this is for you. It's been a big hit with everyone I've shared it with, so I know it will be for you, too.
Sausage and Lentil Stew Recipe
There are a couple of ingredients that make this lentil stew special, one of which is tarragon – an unusual spice for a stew, but oh so good here. You must use this herb, so if you don't have it add it to your list – even if you only use tarragon for this recipe, it will be worth it, I promise.
The other special ingredient is stewed tomatoes – yes stewed, not regular canned diced or whole tomatoes. This is the only time I use them, actually, and they really do enhance the flavor of this stew.
This isn't a deal-breaker like the tarragon – you can use regular tomatoes and see which you like better, but we've always preferred it with stewed.
Tip for adding sliced or whole tomatoes to soups and stews: before adding the tomatoes, put them in another container to cut them into smaller pieces before adding to the cooking pot.
Besides the incredible flavor, I also love that this recipe only costs around $4.00 for eight hearty servings! Using sausage purchased on sale, frozen chicken broth, and tomatoes from the pantry either home-canned or bought at best prices, and inexpensive lentils, this makes a healthy, economical family meal.
As the lentil stew is cooking, the aromas that are heavenly – you will definitely be looking forward to dinner! Mmm…serve it with some crusty bread and a salad for a perfect comforting meal.
It makes enough for a couple days of leftover lunches (for most families) and I seriously make it so I can have it for lunches – it gets better as the flavors mingle. It also freezes beautifully. Hmmm – you probably get the idea that I like this stew!
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Maine's highest court has ruled that a Newport woman who gave birth after a federally supported health care center in Albion failed to install a temporary birth control device cannot recover damages.
Kayla Doherty says she received a procedure at the health center in February 2012, but later learned the device _ which is inserted into a patient's arm _ was never installed.
She gave birth in June 2014 and then sued Merck and the U.S. government, seeking $250,000 in damages under the state's wrongful-birth statute.
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The Morning Sentinel reports the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled Thursday that Doherty's claim doesn't satisfy the standards of the statute.
The court says temporary birth control implants, including the one she thought was installed, aren't legally recognized as sterilization procedures.


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Check out the photos from the August 10-12 pickup. I'm really enjoying the produce Keith is growing for us! Forgive me if I've missed anything in the listing/photos.
Included in one share was:
5lbs potatoes
3 zucchini
10 radishes
4 tomatoes
1 bag swiss chard
5 kolorabi
2lbs carrots
5 green onions
4 cucumbers
1 cabbage
1 head bok choy or romaine
FOR SALE: pickles, honey, flour, flax, eggs, wild rice, and more!


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Welcome to my page!!
My name is Alexandria and I am excited to have you here! This site is dedicated to my career as a makeup artist. Unlike most business pages, I want to dedicate this page not only to my work, but also to share information about the world of makeup.
You will notice that most of my pictures are going to be directly after application. It may not look as professional as some of the post-event pictures I receive from my clients, but I strongly believe that Photoshop can make anyone look amazing. It is my job to show you what my work actually looks like in-person as well as photographed.
A little about me…
I have been working special events for over 10 years now. I specialize in Bridal, Airbrush, Individual lashes and eyebrows.
What is unique about my work stems from my education.
I initially became a makeup artist to pay for my B.S in Chemistry. I have succeeded in earning my degree and currently work as a Cosmetic Chemist but never gave up my passion.
My background in the sciences allows me to explain to clients why I am using certain products on their skin. It is one thing to follow a persons advice blindly just because they say so, and another to show a client why it isn't a good idea to use their everyday foundation for a big photo shoot. (BTW, the answer to that if you are wondering is that most foundations contain some form of physically blocking SPF. *Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, etc…* These products will reflect light when a flash is used, thus giving you a ghostly complexion.
How to contact me
The best form of communication for me is text. I will literally get right back to you with pricing information or general questions that you may have. Email is second fastest. Feel free to utilize these two options at anytime.
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