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Undeniably, two great pubs here, head-to-head. Many boxes are ticked and bases covered by a pair of jacks of all trades but which rose ought to triumph?
Sheffield is famed nationwide for its abundance of great pubs. All corners of the Steel City seem to have real ale in real pubs and the local breweries to back them up. Preston meanwhile has just a smattering of quality boozers and brewers are proverbial hen`s teeth.
The New CONTINENTAL can be a little tricky to find, weaving your way through the terraces but the River Ribble and the lovely Avenham Park are close by. The Broadfield is on a busy main road good for bus routes but tricky for parking and with little to see nearby.
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Both are pretty well blessed for urban establishments but Lancs looks the better bet here for a swift one in the sun (see below) with more space and open air.
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Interiors impress in both bars. The snug in the Preston pub is a great place to kill an hour or two but The Broady has booths, barrels and a convenient bar dividing the eaters from the drinkers plus that great rail map on the ceiling!
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Two genuinely welcoming pubs for those with a family in tow, both offer some colouring to keep little hands out of mischief plus carefully conceived kids` menus. No microwaved nuggets here!
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The Conti is a well-respected venue for music in particular but the Broady is stuck for space. That said, The Abbeydale Road Ale House does do special nights to taste whisky, specialist quizzes (Breaking Bad anyone?) and even had reindeer out the back recently!
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Strong menus using quality local produce albeit slightly more expensive in the Red Rose contender. Even veggies will find something special.
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Yorkshire hospitality comes to the fore here. The Sheffield bar staff afford a warm welcome, offer knowledgeable beer advice (and tasters) whilst the food side is equally consumer considerate.
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Beer is really the bottom line but a bountiful back bar is boasted by both. Impressively, MARBle is the house beer at the Ribble contender (at just £2.60 too), Pictish is pretty much permanent too and there are some bottles. Both have half a dozen handpulls or more but the Broady also has some rare treats on keg aswell. True North as house beers are not the best but BLACK IRIS are a little better. However, The Broadfield has a growing reputation for offering some real gems although some would baulk at the prices. Recently, offerings have included Magic Rock, Summer Wine (SWB), plus some big ABVs on keg.
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A narrow win for the Red Rose this time but you could do worse than try them both and make your own mind up. And then revisit just to make sure your verdict is accurate! ;-)


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Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM...gotta love those acronyms) is looking for a thermal weapons sight that can attach via rail system and also transition to a hand held unit. The system if focused on the infantry squad. There haven't officially requested proposals but should be officially requesting around the first of the year. I'll keep you posted on any new info.
For those of you that don't know, MARCORSYSCOM provides the USMC with pretty much everything related to vehicles, guns and uniforms.
There are some great things out there with Thermal but in my opinion the true solution is in a fusion of infrared, thermal and electro optical. The best of of capabilities rolled into one weapons sight.
MARSOC with the ACOG by Trijicon
The sight is also supposed to mate-up to the AN/PVQ optic by Trijicon. I'm personally not a big fan of the Trijicon sight because of the limited sight picture. I used one in Afghanistan on my M-4 but had trouble with the field of view being too limited when engaging enemy past 200 yards. Ended up dropping a few thousand pound JDAM's on their heads instead! I think you either go with a Red Dot sight for close engagements or get a proper scope for (Red Dot attached) targets out at distance. My main point here is that the small viewing hole of the PVQ will make it hard to pick up your target in order to get a good site picture. Why not make the Thermal Site complete with a Red Dot? Although target ID and Rules of Engagement become an issue here.....
It looks like they've set aside $80,000,000 for the effort and my guess is that FLIR and Raytheon and maybe Torrey Pines Logic will throw in (they make crazy stuff for SOCOM) will be front runners since they have a long track record in this domain. Requirements are below, let us know what you think. -Brandon
- Provide a Squad Thermal System (STS). The objective of the STS is to provide a Non-Developmental Item (NDI) device
- The STS shall be both: A weapon-mounted clip-on thermal sight that can be used in conjunction with the AN/PVQ-31A/B Rifle Combat Optic (RCO) and a lightweight, handheld thermal imager
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Thirty Years Ago
You are floating weightless in a warm, still place where only now and then do feathery tendrils of sensation tickle your naked body. But your eyes are wide open and nothing covers them but darkness. Water fills your ears and blankets the eardrums, shuts off the sound and substitutes a thick silence, penetrated only by your heartbeat. You're in an isolation tank in an office on Bayard Street in Pacific Beach, where you pay nine dollars an hour for this experience.
— CITY LIGHTS: "TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE FLOATING ON EPSOM SALT," January 24, 1980
Twenty-Five Years Ago
The street-level penetration of USA Today into the San Diego market, which began two years ago and now includes 2000 coin boxes countywide, has prompted a number of other out-of-town dailies to try similar tactics here. The latest is the Washington Times, which last August contracted the local Pickett News Distributors to stock one hundred boxes with the Unification Church–financed newspaper's new national edition, printed on satellite presses in Carson, near Los Angeles.
— CITY LIGHTS: "LOOKING INTO OUTSIDERS," Thomas K. Arnold, January 24, 1985
Twenty Years Ago
"The most successful failure in the history of San Diego," laughs Dick Brown. The San Diego Trolley, to which Brown refers, is not accustomed to such derision, at least not recently. But the former county supervisor is a veteran of the losing side of a mostly forgotten political war from which today's trolley finally emerged. And Brown has a long memory. "There is another side to this," he muses. "You just never get to see it. If you asked people, 'Do you ride the trolley?' almost everybody would say no. But it's very popular. They've done a terrific PR job."
— "A SMALL ROLE TO PLAY," Matt Potter, January 25, 1990
Fifteen Years Ago
There have been many big mouths. William Randolph Hearst. Mick Jagger. Desi Arnaz. Wallace Beery. Nat "King" Cole. MacDonald Carey. Fifties singer Guy Mitchell. Probably no one has a bigger mouth than Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, though at least the shape isn't grotesque. Springsteen's isn't really big, it's a large gnathic boulder, most of it, like George Gershwin's and comedian Joe E. Brown. (In the film Showboat it looks like he's wearing two collars!) Andy Griffith has a big, peasant, earth-scoop of a mouth. And Arnold Schwarzenegger's is like a massive portcullis, with the widely spaced, peglike teeth of a moronic Hun.
— "HOW TO READ A MUG," Alexander Theroux, January 19, 1995
Ten Years Ago
My husband Patrick is a meat-and-potatoes guy. He orders his steak rare when dining out, and a dinner is thought impotent without a slab of meat at its core. One can imagine his surprise the first time he bit into a hamburger prepared by me, only to find it contaminated by flaky hunks of oatmeal. He almost spit it out. I stared at him, wide-eyed. My mother and my old Irish Nanna had always prepared burgers in this manner. It never occurred to me that oatmeal was used as filler to stretch the meat because pennies were always few.
— BEST BUYS, Eve Kelly, January 20, 2000
Five Years Ago
The Washington Post is drawing heat for giving $100,000 to the Bush Inaugural '05 committee, which has already raised a record $20 million or so toward its record goal of $40 million from private donors, mostly big corporations seeking favors from the administration. Closer to home, cell-phone giant Qualcomm of La Jolla, founded by billionaire Democrat Irwin Jacobs, has kicked in $100,000 for the Bush bash. Chargers owner, Bush stalwart, and Stockton developer Alex Spanos has contributed $250,000, this year's maximum limit. Donors are promised tickets to the best parties in town tonight, along with plenty of quality face time with regulators and legislators.
— CITY LIGHTS: "RED CASH, BLUE CASH," Matt Potter, January 20, 2005
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Solar-powered security lights use the sun's power in lighting up the yard and areas close to your home. Due to this, it reduces energy costs and is an eco-friendly option.
What are solar-powered outdoor security lights?
A solar-powered outdoor security light transforms solar energy into energy that can be used for lighting without plugging into an electrical outlet. The sun charges them. It takes away any concerns about power cords in the area. They are perfect for porches, driveways, walkways, shed, steps, patios, and carports.
Best Solar-Powered Outdoor Security Light
On the market, there are so many solar-powered outdoor security lights. Sometimes, it is a bit difficult to choose. Our list of the best solar-powered outdoor security lights can help you quickly find the best. They were chosen due to their overall performance, ease of use, ratings and customer reviews.
Sunforce 82156 60-LED Solar Motion Light
The Sunforce 82156 60-LED Solar Motion Light is durable and automatically turns on when movement is detected. Its solar panel generates energy at any daylight conditions, including cloudy days. This provides you with dependable light all the time. It is weather-proof and features sixty bright white LED light. The light also has three adjustable settings: sensitivity, light level, and time.
It is easy to install and does not require much maintenance. The kit comes with mounting hardware and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It received numerous online reviews, including over 2,000 five-star Amazon reviews. Sunforce also offers another highly recommended model, the 80-LED solar Motion Light.
Mpow Solar Lights, 2-Pack 8 LED Bright Solar Powered Security Lights
The Mpow Solar Lights, 2-Pack 8 LED Bright Solar Powered Security Lights is a best-selling commercial emergency light fixture on Amazon. It automatically turns on when the sun sets and shuts off when the sun rises. Illumination can last seven hours. It also features eight ultra-bright LED lights, long sensor length and fast charging. The light comes with three adjustable modes: strong light sensor mode, strong long light mode, and dim light sensor mode.
Its poly-silicon solar panel makes charging faster. Charging time becomes shorter during sunny days. It received numerous reviews online, over 2,000 five-star Amazon reviews.
Solar Lights,URPOWER 20 LED Outdoor Solar Motion Sensor Lights
The Solar Lights,URPOWER 20 LED Outdoor Solar Motion Sensor Lights are the best-selling patio ceiling light fixture on Amazon. It comes with a large-capacity battery, diamond lampshade, large solar panels, and twenty LEDs. The lights are made of rustproof and waterproof stainless steel. It is also temperature resistant and can withstand the elements, including rain, wind, snow, and ice. Its intelligent detection activates the light when movement is sensed. It remains light for twenty seconds after the movement ends.
The kit is easy to install and comes with mounting hardware. You can position the lights at a distance of seven feet from each other. This allows you to cover a good amount of space. It comes with a 3.7V 1000mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery that can last up to ten hours on a full charge. The light received numerous reviews online, including over 1,000 five-star Amazon reviews.
Litom Solar Lights Outdoor 54 LED, Super Bright Wide Angle Solar Powered Light
The Litom Solar Lights Outdoor 54 LED, Super Bright Wide Angle Solar Powered Light is the best-selling island light on Amazon. Its innovative design offers a 120-degree sensor angle. It also provides a long sensing distance. This sturdy weather-proof light comes with 54 LEDs and an integrated PIR motion sensor. Charging is fast due to its large solar panel. It also offers a bigger power storage capacity.
The light turns on automatically when movement is sensed. It also features three adjustable lighting modes: sensor mode, medium light mode, and dim light sensor mode. The mounting hardware makes it easy to install. It received numerous online recommendations from users who prefer bright outdoor lights.
MAXSA Innovations 40218 Motion-Activated Dual Head LED Security Spotlight
The MAXSA Innovations 40218 Motion-Activated Dual Head LED Security Spotlight is durable and offers among the brightest security lights on market today. It features four super-bright LEDs. The light can withstand harsh weather conditions. It turns automatically on when it detects movement. The security light features three dials to adjust darkness level needed for activation, time, and range for its motion sensor. It efficiently charges with its amorphous solar panel. The solar security light can also recharge on a cloudy day to provide you with light whenever it is needed.
It features two heads that can be made to face different directions. This provides you with a wider illumination area. The mounting hardware in the kit makes it easy to install. It also comes with three 1.2-volt rechargeable MIMH AA batteries that can be used for a maximum of three years.
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FSI, in partnership with eSight® Energy, a best-of-breed energy management suite, provide an integrated maintenance and energy management solution.
eSight® provides the most sophisticated and intuitive energy management and analysis techniques available worldwide. Users can manage all aspects of energy-related data, and as a fully web-enabled solution, eSight® is available as both a SaaS (Software as a Service) model, or installed directly to a client site.
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The Evolution Energy Module allows users to attach a utility to an asset i.e. Electricity to a SMART identifi ed by the MPAN (Meter Point Administration Number), connected using the energy consumption data from eSight®. Once the data is in Concept Evolution™, users can utilise the alarms to work as reactive tasks, display energy reports using Concept Reach™ and runtime management for each utility asset can be managed within Concept Evolution™.
Energy analysis reports from eSight® can be displayed in the Concept Reach™ solution from FSI. Reactive tasks can be raised in Concept Evolution™ from the Consumption Alarms within eSight® Energy. Defined parameters will be set in eSight Alarms; once exceeded, a reactive task will be triggered within Concept Evolution™.
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Still a RunnerA Blog by Mary Lou Harris
Archive for July, 2017
Every Gate has a Message
Gates are a marvelous architectural element. They sometimes provide entrances, sometimes borders, and always a message. That message can be through a written announcement, but sometimes through tone, whether that be a welcoming walk or a flowering garden behind that gate.
Let's take a stroll through a few.
There are gates that entice you to step through to a shady spot on a warm summer's day,
There are gates that call us back to a nostalgic time when life appeared to be simpler and quieter.
There are gates that establish a sense of place, character and work. Both of the photos above tell us we are near the sea. The beach shingle style covering of the gate to a home in East Hampton, New York off the Atlantic Ocean doesn't need a sign to tell us we are near the sea. The solid iron gate complete with anchor tells us we are in fishing territory, a place for hardy souls. Indeed, the gate is found in the West Fjords of Iceland not too far south of the Arctic Circle.
And then there are the gates where, along with the mood setting, signage or written direction is there to ensure that we know for certain we, or at least some, are not welcome. The beautifully designed gate in the Old Town of Tallinn, Estonia, may once have been welcoming, but now has an oversized lock and chain and a tow-away sign. The gate with a "tradesman" sign can be found on a London townhouse, once (and perhaps in some cases still) the indication that deliveries and work of tradespeople took place through this entrance rather than the formal main entrance. The additional two garden gates are from Holland Park in London and a private residence in Hampstead, each with a clear message.
I hope you have enjoyed your stroll through gates around the world. Just don't park in front of that gate in Estonia.
A 5-Mile Fresh Burst
With so few five mile races available, I took a drive to Lititz, Pennsylvania to check out this local race. The Freshburst 5 Mile Run/5K Walk has been around for 20+ years but just came to my attention recently.
Arriving near the race venue I saw runners moving to the start line. I quickly ran to the late registration table, then returned to my truck to drop off the registration bag. I sprinted to the start and joined the back of the pack as the race director was giving instructions.
I had not run a short distance race for many months, so my goal for the race was to just pick it up a bit without concern for a specific finish time. In the first mile, portions of the road were adjacent to a pasture. As we runners came down the road in a line, the cows in the pasture formed a line of their own, pacing to the opposite side of their pastureland. Clearly they wanted no part of us.
Another pasture area brought some black-faced sheep into view. Beautiful, but I didn't take the time to stop for a photo opportunity. You can guess from the pastureland description that the course was mostly flat, just a bit of rolling up and down and a few turns to take us back to the start.
The race finish was old school with tear-off tags. With a finish time of 46:05, along with about 200 other runners, and 50 or so walkers, I sauntered back to the race venue where cool drinks, fresh fruit and ice cream awaited us.
The experience of the race staff and volunteers was apparent. Everything seemed to flow well. This fun, friendly and fresh 5-miler was worth the drive and one I hope to run another year. Proceeds of the race benefit the Harmony Playground, designed for accessibility for children of all abilities.
Check out the Freshburst next July if you're looking for a well-run small town 5-miler, or a 5K walk. Besides, I ask you, how many races have ice cream at the finish line?
Hiking a 40-Mile Meditation
I've had a draft playing around in my head for a month or two, a sharing of my experience at the Hike Across Maryland (HAM). I've come to think of this experience as a walking meditation. This morning, a radio program gave me the impetus to move ahead and put those thoughts to keyboard.
Krista Tippett's "On Being" was airing, her topic being Running As Spiritual Practice. A number of runners (including Olympian Billy Mills) share with her how running has taken them through dark times, lifted spirits, developed discipline and in many different ways become part of each runner's spiritual practice.
I have felt many of those sentiments through my years of running. At the HAM, the closest I felt was the necessity to be mindful of every step I took as I ran and hiked the 40-mile distance on the Appalachian Trail (AT) in a single day.
The HAM is an incredible opportunity for hikers to test their endurance and pacing. From the 5 a.m. start at the Mason-Dixon line where Pennsylvania meets Maryland to the arrival crossing the Potomac River at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, we were supported by volunteers and checkpoints providing refreshments and documenting our passage. While this event is not a race, we were required to reach specific locations by specific times or be asked to drop and accept transport to the finish.
Rain was heavy the previous day, making our May 6th passage on the trail muddy and slick. Temperatures at the start in the high 50's would have been perfect if not for the cool rain. A love of nature and tests of endurance still brought out over 100 participants.
Off-and-on again sheets of rain came down as we ran a portion of an early mile. As water ran down her face, my friend said "Isn't this great? We get to be in the woods all day." She was serious and set a tone of optimism for me.
I realized early on that 40 miles of hiking, with running spurts where I was sure of my footing, would require concentration. I decided if I was to make it through with minimal injury, it would need to be a meditative endeavor.
I cleared my mind of any extraneous mumbo-jumbo thoughts that usually find their way into my thinking. Every step was a mindful step. That's not to say I wasn't aware of the rushing of the streams we crossed, the calf-deep mudholes, the occasional birdsong and the rustling of unseen critters in the woods. It's not to say I wasn't aware of the beautiful deep, deep green the rain was bringing out in an already lush area. And it's also not to say that I didn't listen to and acknowledge a number of fellow hikers talking through their love of the trail, concerns about and pride in their children, job and health challenges. Being on the trail is license to spew out to total strangers the things that really matter in life.
With any and all of that seeming to be on a separate track, my concentration was in each step of the trail, 40 miles of meditation. Even that concentration did not stop me from taking a face plant as we climbed a rain-slick boulder. The bill of my cap and my glasses let me escape with nothing worse than a small goose egg on the forehead and a few scratches on the palms of my hands.
At our last major checkpoint, I turned over my headlamp and heavier raincoat to friends who volunteered support, exchanging that weight for a couple of quick chugs of Coke. Off then for the last few miles, still mindful in each step, my pace was quicker than the pace of my first few miles.
Although the towpath near the finish seemed unending, the stairs to the bridge a cruel trick and as we crossed to West Virginia the wild beauty of the rain-swollen Potomac breathtaking, I stayed mindful of each step on this wonderful earth.
There are no regrets I took up this challenge. Through this 40-mile hiking/jogging meditation, I treasured the company of good friends as well as strangers and the support of the organizers and personal hiking friends who made the day.
Enjoy your weekend, dream of a new challenge and try taking a mindful approach. Gotta run.


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Morgan Grove, a 60-acre property near the Flint River in east Fayette County, gives visitors a first-hand glimpse of a retired working forest with an adjacent bottomland habitat. The Trust is enhancing the site based on the property's recent land management history. The Trust established part of the nature area as a site for the public to view forestry best management practices.
The Morgan Grove Nature Area showcases both natural succession & active management. During the spring a vibrant butterfly garden is maintained to attract pollinators to the area. A small network of trails winds through the natural successional areas, young pine forest, and bottomland forest near Gay Creek.
Typical wildlife species that frequent Morgan Grove includes white-tailed deer, wild turkey, multiple species of songbirds, and pollinators!


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Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera and starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann left Sunday's 9–4 win over the Rays due to injury.
Zimmermann, who had allowed two runs on three hits through 5 2/3, strained his right groin while delivering a pitch to Steve Pearce with two outs in the sixth inning. He had to be lifted from the game immediately.
Later, in the bottom of the seventh, Cabrera was hit by a pitch on his knee. He initially remained in the game before being lifted for a pinch runner due to what the Tigers called a left knee contusion. He is day-to-day.
Cabrera went 3-for-3 before leaving, raising his batting average to .315. Zimmermann earned his seventh win of the season and improved his ERA to 2.52.


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Spiritual Materialism, Law of Attraction, Think and Grow Rich. Problem or Nah?
It's popular and sells like hotcakes. If it worked, we'd have thousands of lottery winners holding up one or another of the books that tout Law of Attraction as a method. At least that would be so if it worked exactly as is claimed.
(I'm linking an article that I happened across while researching Edgar Mitchell, the Apollo Astronaut who walked on the moon, had an experience of oceanic enlightenment on his way back to the earth, and spent the rest of his life devoted to promoting the idea that human consciousness was among the next great frontiers. "The uncharted territory of the human mind was the next frontier to explore, and that it contained possibilities we had hardly begun to imagine."
No, the article itself has nothing to do with Mitchell. But finding it may have everything to do with the strange ways in which the 'law of attraction' seems to work. Because a few days before, I had decided to use a technique that would look like 'law of attraction' to many people. I personally think of it as an Art of Memory technique, and it works by creating a memory "attractor" with my visual thinking abilities, or as some would call in, in my imagination.
I am not going to detail the specifics of the technique. But the intent was straightforward enough. It was a "reminder" to do certain types of work, and that work included creating some new things here on enlightenment.com. So, when I was surfing the internet looking at interesting things, in this case Mitchell, I came across an article, and my mind (minds, I would say) "remembered" that I wanted to make something for en.com, it saw the nature of the article, and suddenly a concept for a new article based on it popped into my "arena of consciousness" nearly fully formed.
That is, my minds did exactly what they know I expected them to do, and they knew what I expected because of the Art of Memory technique, which looks exactly like a Law of Attraction technique but which does not make the claim that Law of Attraction makes, which is a claim of a "power" which brings to people that which they desire.
Yes, I know that's a simplification, and that there are many proponents of the "Law of Attraction" ideas, and some are moresophisticatedd than others. But, I will also say that it is fair enough to make that simplification, for as the wiki offers:
Rhonda Byrne published in 2006 the film The Secret wherein she emphasized not only the fact of thinking about what each person wants to obtain, but also to infuse the thought with the maximum possible amount of emotion associated with that wish. It is the combination of thought and feeling, seeing it as already manifested that attracts the desire.[13]
A key point of Ms. Byrne's theory is to start with creating positive feelings by recognizing that one needs to be in a state of abundance to attract any more of the desired abundance. This is done by being grateful even for the smallest of things to vibrationally align to the attraction frequency. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_attraction_(New_Thought)
What is the difference between a technique like the one I used, which has as it's informing principle the idea that memory can be programmed and metaprogrammed, and a quite similar technique that uses as it's informing principle "vibrationally aligning the attraction frequency". I am going to start by suggesting two things. Well, three actually.
The first is "requiring the metaphysical", or as some would say it, requiring dualism. (My technique does not inherently require the metaphysical, an as yet objectively undetectable additional reality, in order for it to work, in theory, while the Law of Attraction usually is said to require that metaphysical to work.)
The second is "spirtitual materialism", or operative magic, that is, the premise of the Law of Attraction is that it is there to get things, to make things happen or come to the person doing the attracting. It's functionally a kind of magic similar to that which we find in the medieval grimoires, whose purposes were usually to find treasures, to gain favor with kings and princes, to be protected from various dangers, and most notoriously, to inflict harm on enemies.
And the third, which the author of the article linked below focuses on, is greed. Specifically the spiritual problem of greed, and the ubiquitious teaching in the ancient tradityions that greed is one of the things that SPECIFICALLY is antithetical to any kind of spiritual attainment, happiness, 'salvation", and so forth.
In fact, if you take the old ideas seriously at all, using the law of attraction just as it is suggested it be used in these modern and popular books, you are committing the types of actions that could, and probably will, block you from authentic spiritual attainment.
Let me state that a little more plainly. Let's say that you are a Christian. In theory, if you are a Christian, doing Law of Attraction exactly as the books suggest you do it, especially oif it works for you, means you are going to Hell. Now, while I am in some senses an Esoteric Christian, I personally do not place any credence in the idea of a hell, so I am not going to tell you that you're going to hell if you succeed at law of attraction. I don't think you are, as my version of christianity does not include a hell to go to, or any kind of afterlife for that matter.. I am just pointing out that many of the existing versions of christianity DO hold that performing operative magic for self-gain and the accumulation of wealth and power is the type of thing which get's one sent to the place of eternal damnation.
I think that another risk is much more likely. And that is, that this kind of operative magic will block a person from maturing as a human being, suppress the opportunity of integration into wholeness, and stop the natural evolution of individual consciousness.
Luckily, it's probably pretty easy to reverse this block, and that is simply by coming to understand that the motivations of law of attraction make all the difference in the world. If your motivation is purely self-gain, the attraction of riches and advantages over other people, that motivation will probably (although not necessarily) block growth along certain critical axes of development. If you do law of attraction, and your motivation is NOT self-gain, or operative magic to get riches and power, arguably that kind of law of Attraction will in fact speed up and improve one's development as a whole, mature, self-realized human person.
But that is a discussion for another time.
As the author of this article in Conscious Reporter, Matthew Butler, says:
Greed has consequences in people's lives, because it shuts the door to real spiritual happiness and love, but it also has terrible consequences for the world. The world is being trashed because of greed, as people selfishly strive to get what they want with little regard for the consequences. And with people in such a self-centred condition the masses are easily divided and manipulated by the powers that be. Turning spirituality – which offers a way to break free of this mess – into a focus of greed and self-indulgence is truly harmful.
This of course suits the corporations in our economic system just fine, who depend on people's perpetual despair, dissatisfaction and desires to drive them to chase happiness and fulfilment through continuous consumption. But those who want inner freedom and a genuine awakening of consciousness should not fall into this trap.
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This is just a brief blog update to say I haven't gone away, but am having problems with out computer as well as with blogger. The computer issues have kept me away for some time and now that I'm trying to blog again, blogger doesn't want to add my photos. It is irritating to say the least and making me wonder if I should look into another blogging platform. I seem to have so much trouble with photos.
Anyway, the news around here is seed starting and dreaming, oh dreaming about spring! We are in the midst of the worst winter we've had in years. Very depressing. But seeing the baby alliums popping up is cheering and today the skies are blue and the temps are mild. Later this week it's back to single digits.
But 2014 is looking to be an awesome year around here. Last year was a toughie, with our older son's divorce and move to Florida. We miss him a lot. But he has a new girlfriend and...I'm going to be a Grammy!! Something I had just about given up on. It is a boy and he is due to arrive in early August. The height of gardening time and we will have to travel down to Florida to meet him, but priorities! I'm feeling very blessed.
Well, here's hoping I can get this blog moving again soon. I tend to lose my motivation when there are technical difficulties to deal with, so hoping they don't last.


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I'm planning to write a series of posts about building a career as an architect in development. That's in the pipeline. In the mean time, I thought I would post a set of sites where you can find jobs in development.
Saundra over at Good Intentions Are Not Enough is putting together a comprehensive list of places to look. I'll post a link to her page once she's published it. Until then, here are the links I've sent to her for inclusion:
Alana Shaikh runs a low-cost ($2 per month) Development Careers list, here: http://letter.ly/alannashaikh
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I talk — in detail — about careers in international development. Includes reader advice, candid discussions of job vacancies, and my uncensored opinions about just about everything. Publishes at least once a week. New subscribers now receive the "Questions, Answers, and Extraneous Rants, Volume II" ebook, containing the most recent newsletters. If you want to pay via paypal instead of amazon, buy the ebook instead of subscribing, or have questions about the list, drop me an email: alanna.shaikhATgmail.com.


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As a Las Vegas business and property management company, it is our duty to have a deep knowledge of what our beautiful city has to offer. Sin City has plenty of exciting daytime activities. Here is our list of places that anyone who visits Las Vegas or happens to move here should enjoy.
The Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
Link: https://www.bigbustours.com/en/las-vegas/las-vegas-bus-tours/
Sight-seeing has always been my favorite pass time. So when I learned about the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, I knew I had to get on it. It is a convenient way to see and learn the history of unique and breathtaking Sin City attractions. The bus makes to and fro trips along the Strip and Downtown making occasional stopovers at different points of interests along the route. On the bus, there are friendly, knowledgeable and very entertaining tour guides who enlighten the riders about the various city attractions like the museums, malls, casinos, Miracle Mile, the Fremont Street's fascinating destinations, as well as prominent monuments like the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.
Hoover Dam Tour
Link: http://www.hooverdamtourcompany.com/index.html
Location: Hoover Dam Tour
How does visiting the greatest dam ever built sound to you? Las Vegas houses the worldly renowned Hoover Dam, and it is unforgivable not to visit it to learn about the engineering marvel. The dam is not only a National Historic landmark but one of the major tourist attractions in the area. Touring it takes about two hours during which you can walk the Mike O'Callaghan – Pat Tillman Bridge to get a rewarding view of the dam. Furthermore, you will also get to see the Arizona side, as well as check out the theatre, power plant, exhibit halls, and the works of art.
Real Bodies at Bally's
Link: http://www.realbodiesatballys.com/
Location: Real Bodies at Bally's
If you are interested in a thought-provoking study of human anatomy then visiting the Strip – Real Bodies located in Bally's will be a real treat. It is the perfect opportunity for you to see an actual human body meticulously dissected, preserved and then strategically displayed to demonstrate how the human body works. This 11-gallery exhibition explores an in-depth meaning of life by providing a fascinating and approachable insight of what goes on inside human bodies. The entire experience takes about forty-five to sixty minutes and is open every day at 10 am to people of all ages. However, you have to purchase an admission ticket that costs $ 24.95 from the Bally's box office.
Visit Planet Hollywood
Link: https://www.caesars.com/planet-hollywood
Location: Planet Hollywood
Situated at the core of the Vegas Strip is the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, which promises some unforgettable experiences. Whether you need exceptional dining, astounding entertainment, or a thrilling shopping experience Planet Hollywood will come through for you. The establishment has a breathtaking airy ambiance, multiple gambling floors, and several eateries. From these eating spots, you can enjoy delicacies like burgers, pizza, hot dogs, and fries. If you want indigenous cuisines, you will also get it from the Koi. If you are in search of water sporting entertainment, you can take a dip in the pool or jump into the FlowRider wave machine.
Visit the Iconic Stratosphere Observation Deck
Link: http://www.stratospherehotel.com/Attractions/Observation-deck
Location: Stratosphere Observation Deck
Standing at an impressive 1,149 feet off the ground the Las Vegas' Stratosphere Tower is undoubtedly the tallest freestanding observation tower in the US. You will find it at the Stratosphere hotel-casino, north of the Sahara Avenue and the Vegas Strip. From the tower deck, you will enjoy a 360-degree panorama of Sin City. The facility is open to revelers of all ages and is open every day from 10 am to 1 am, except for Fridays and Saturdays where it closes at 2 am. For a remarkable experience, it is best to visit the tower in the evenings just when the sun is about to set. Besides riding the tower, you can relax and dine at the Top of the World restaurant or enjoy some refreshing drinks at the Air Bar.
Scout the Mob Museum
Link: http://themobmuseum.org/case-files/the-building/
Location: Mob Museum
Unknown to most people, notorious mobsters such as Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, and Bugsy Siegel built the city of Las Vegas. Even though these mobsters are no more, it is interesting to learn how they developed Sin City. You can do that efficiently by attending the Mob Museum situated in downtown Vegas.
Ride the LINQ's High Roller Wheel
Link: https://www.caesars.com/linq/high-roller?utm_campaign=GMB&utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_term=High%252520Roller&utm_content=attractions
Location: LINQ's High Roller Wheel
The observation wheel is at the LINQ, one of the newest dining, shopping and entertainment destinations on the Strip. It stands at five-hundred and fifty feet above the ground making it ideal for an incredible panoramic viewing of the landmarks downtown and the strip. For you to ride it, you need to pay and enter a comfortable cabin that can hold up to forty people. Moreover, if you want a more private experience you can make a reservation. Ideally, each ride takes approximately thirty minutes. Before or after your spin, you can spend the time exploring the nearby diners and shops. If you want to enjoy the view, consider standing to the right side of the cabin instead of sitting or standing on the left side.
Enjoy a trip to the Grand Canyon
Link: https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
Location: Grand Canyon
The daily buzz of the busy Vegas Strip will naturally wear you out. An excellent for you to break away from it all, albeit for a while, is to take a full-day guided rustic tour on a bus to either the southern or western rim of the Grand Canyon. The good thing about these guided tours is that the guides are both entertaining and knowledgeable, which means that, you will not only learn a lot about the sights but have an exciting trip as well. Some of the features you will encounter during the excursion include the Hoover Dam, Bypass Bridge, the bighorn sheep habitat, Lake Mead, the Black Canyon, the nine-hundred-year-old Joshua Tree Forest, and of course the Grand Canyon.
Take a guided tour stroll along the Fremont Street
Link: http://vegasexperience.com/
Location: The Fremont Street
Walking is a safe and healthy way of exercising your brain and body muscles. And what better way to do that than while learning from a professional guide about the history of your new home. Under the instruction of the tour guide, you will stroll along the Fremont Street and Downtown. This will allow you to view the different historical monuments and new features that resulted from the Fremont East urban revival project. Some of these attractions include casinos, hotels, and the world's largest video screen.
Go to a rock star pool party
Link: http://wetrepublic.com/
Location: Wet Republic
When you settle in Vegas, one of the first things that you will notice is that the city hosts numerous daytime pool parties in different clubs. For this reason, it is always prudent to have one or two pairs of bathing suits. For you to attend most of these pool parties however you must pay. The admission fee nevertheless is worth it because it entitles you to an executive car ride such as a limo or VIP party bus, various drink specials, a guided tour of the Strip and Downtown, and the thrilling pool party. Some of the famous Rockstar pool party clubs include the Wet Republic, the Liquid Pool Lounge, Sapphire Pool & Day Club, and the Venus Pool Club.
Contrary to the common misconception that people visit Las Vegas just to gamble there are many fun and exciting activities worth doing. However, most of these activities require you to purchase an admission ticket. Fortunately, you can get discounts and offers to such facilities by acquiring passes.


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Nature & wildlife
The Cholderton Estate is managed on sound agricultural and environmental principles with an emphasis on nature conservation and the preservation of natural habitats. The result is an estate with an exceptional wealth and diversity of wildlife.
Lapwings on downland in Hampshire & Wiltshire
Barn Owls at Cholderton July 2011 RSPB leaflet - Farming for Birds - Barn Owl
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Egg Ethos
Fine Art, Kinetic & interactive, Public Art
Egg Ethos
Series: Fine art
Medium: Composite board, LED lighting
Dimensions: 48″ x 32″ x 32″
Date: 2019
Commission: Available
Location: Ojai Valley Inn, Ojai, CA
Egg sculpture with kinetic (color changing) LED lighting.
This sculpture was created for the 2019 Easter Egg sculpture Exhibit at the Ojai Valley Inn and has been purchased by a private collector.
Studio Photos by: Christopher Zsarnay / Z Studios
digital paintings
Fine Art
playing with gravity
Series: Fine art
Medium: digital imaging
Dimensions: unlimited
Date: 2017
Commission: Available
Location: Ojai, CA
This is a sampling of a few images from a new series I am developing by writing computer code to render particles influenced by gravity.
Each image shows the affect of the gravity of various numbers of objects on 100,000 particles flying through a 3-dimensional space. The code calculates a variety of factors to determine the orbits of each particle, including its mass, speed, direction and distance from other particles and objects, taking into account their mass, speed and direction.
These images have been scaled down for display on the web and unfortunately the finer details are lost here – it is better to see these in person.
The code was written in Processing, running on a Windows based Intel i7 workstation, using a Nvidia GPU and OpenGL for rendering. Each image is the result of millions of calculations, which render in real-time.
The video gives a glimpse of the evolution of the software. As I continue to refine the code, I see lots of possibilities of incorporating this with my other interactive work… Stay tuned for more.
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Fine Art
i am
Series: Fine art
Medium: Foil on canvas
Dimensions: 18″ x 18″ x 1″
Date: 2017
Commission: Available
Location: Ojai, CA
The first in a series of new works exploring ego and identify in the postmodern world.
This sculpture was first shown in a group show at the Beatrice Woods Center for the Arts
Studio Photos by: Christopher Zsarnay / Z Studios
Fine Art
Series: Fine Art
Medium: Acrylic on canvus
Dimensions: 24″ x 36″ x 2″
Date: 2016
Collection: Ojai Valley Museum Permanent Collection
Fourth in a series of paintings exploring translucent sculptural shapes using acrylics on canvas.
Acquired by the Ojai Valley Museum in 2007.
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Gravity 2.0
Fine Art
Gravity 2.0
Series: Healing arts
Medium: Forged steel
Dimensions: 18″ x 65″ x 10″
Date: 2015
Commission: Available
Location: Ojai, CA
This is another in a series of soothing & healing sculptures exploring gravity and the principles of zen.
The steel form is free-floating off the wall, suspended from a forged iron hanger. The lightly textured metal is accentuated by a natural patina with subtle brown, brass and copper hues, protected with a satin clear coat.
This sculpture was featured on the August 2015 cover of Ventana Magazine
Studio Photos by: Christopher Zsarnay / Z Studios
Location (cover) Photo by: Rudy Loupias
Fine Art, Public Art
Series: Healing arts
Medium: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 7′ x 10′ x 10′
Date: 2013
Commission: available
Location: my studio
772 Azure Court, Oak View, CA
Life-size abstract dancers rejoicing as the sun sets on a wonderful day. Fabricated from two inch stainless steel tubing, the seven foot tall forms are free-standing on pivoting steel bases.
I hand forged the maquette in 2011. The full size sculpture was completed in 2013.
Photography by: Christopher Zsarnay / Z Studios
Fine Art
Series: Large sculpture
Medium: Stainless steel & corten steel
Dimensions: 8′ x 6′ x 10′
Date: 2012
Commission: Artist personal collection
Location: Art That Works Studio
I designed this sculpture in 2004, well before becoming a full-time sculptor. The small cardboard model sat on the bookcase in my office for years, a reminder to pick a target, follow your dreams and make it happen. In 2012, eight years after conceiving it, I finally had the time, space, tools and skills to make it happen. There is a great deal of engineering and thought in this work – for example; the stainless arrow is pocketed in a gasketed sleeve as it passes through the drum, thereby eliminating the possibility of the mild steel contaminating and rusting the stainless.
Photography by: Christopher Zsarnay / Z Studios
Fine Art
Series: Paintings
Medium: Acrylic on canvas board, glass, redwood
Dimensions: 14.5"h x 38.5"w x 2.5"d
Date: 2015
Commission: Personal collection
This is the first in a series of personal explorations using acrylic mediums and tissue paper.
My fist venture in painting, my roots as a sculptor and glass artist literally showing through the translucent overlapping textures.
Three panels with encapsulated glass elements suspended on clear glass floating in a redwood frame.
Photography by: Christopher Zsarnay / Z Studios
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Calling all young Victorians who have something important to say!
The Victorians Government's First Youth Summit is the perfect opportunity to present your questions and your views directly to the government. The Minister for Youth Affairs, Jenny Mikakos, MP is inviting young Victorians aged between 12 and 25 to voice their ideas, be inspired by other young change makers and also help identify actions for change.
The Youth Summit is a great opportunity for young people to share important issues with the government and help shape future policies and programs for the youth.
Summit attendees will be able to:
• share views with their peers across Victoria
• hear from dynamic young leaders who are already impacting change
• participate in workshops on relevant issues such as education, employment, mental health and housing
• Identify new actions to help design policies, services and programs for youth in Victoria
Book your place now as registrations close 27th March 2017.
Where: Olympic Room, Melbourne Cricket Ground (enter through Gate 3)
When: 9.30 am – 5 pm, Friday 31 March 2017
In addition, there will be performances by young artists. Morning/afternoon tea and lunch will be provided.
Young people under 18 will need parental or guardian permission to attend.
To register a group of young people in your network, please log in at : https://vgys.eventbrite.com.au
Getting there: For information on getting to the Melbourne Cricket Ground https://www.mcg.org.au/mcc-reserve/getting-to-the-mcg
Travel assistance may be available for young people from rural Victoria or for young people with a disability.
For more information on the Youth Summit, transport assistance and any other issues, please contact the Office for Youth on 9096 1577.


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Breaking down walls, building bridges
Unify the world. That is the - sole – problem of today; to unify it building bridges everywhere and bring down walls everywhere. This unification is not possible, indeed it almost has no sense unless it passes by Peter in some way. In other words, this juridical and political unification of states must be accompanied by a unifying relationship in the profound sense between Church and State!
This is the great issue of today – to reinterpret the Church as the nation's centre of gravity and as the subject – "the other part" essential to the legal and political of the new universe of peoples and nations.
…Here then, most Blessed Father, lies the immense value, the great importance and urgency of contacts and relations of the Church with the whole world of the "East" and the "South". These comprehend the new interlocutors "the other part" who despite the "official atheism" of perceiving the historic and juridical and political and spiritual structure of it, destined to form the "skeleton" to the body of nations.


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New Delhi: Markets continued to remain deserted for the sixth consecutive day. Many small retailers, who are bearing the brunt of scarcity of change, are now thinking of using mobile wallet services to ease things for their customers.
Jagdish Khanna, a trader in Karol Bagh, said most of the shops are closed during the peak wedding season. "Our livelihood depends on our business and the government has killed it during the peak season," he said.
A paan vendor in Connaught Place, Mishra, said that many customers do not have change but have access to mobile wallets, so even he is thinking of using their services. "We are inquiring about Paytm services. Many people have suggested that it will help us counter the need of returning change. We will start using it soon," he said.
Many jewellery shops in Dariba Kalan were shut for the fourth consecutive day due to lack of customers. The garment shops at Chandni Chowk have also been facing the same problem.


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Posted: Feb 11, 2018
WATERVILLE, Maine -- Colby College scored three goals in a span of 4:34 at the opening of the third period to erase a 3-0 deficit and then settle for a 3-3 overtime tie with Wesleyan University in NESCAC men's hockey Sunday at Alfond Rink.
Game highlights
* The Cardinals appeared to be in complete control heading into the third period. However, the Mules finally were able to convert some shots.
* Justin Grillo started the comeback for the Mules just 42 seconds into the third period on some nice work behind the net with teammate Michael Rudolf. Grillo came behind the net, turned, and had his shot go to the top corner on the short side. Rudolf and Michael Decker had assists on the play.
* Just 30 seconds later, the Mules cut the lead to one goal on JP Schuhlen's goal off a Wesleyan defender. Mark Leprine's (pictured) blast from the point went off to the right of the Cardinal goal. Schuhlen chased down the puck and his centering pass went off the skate of a Cardinal defender for the score. Kienan Scott also had an assist on the play.
* Grillo completed the comeback with his second goal in a span of about four minutes. Phil Klitirinos won a puck behind the net and pushed a pass back to Decker for a blast. Grillo, battling on the right side of the goal, scored the equalizer on the loose puck.
* The Cardinals scored 4:51 into the opening period when Chad Malinowski's shot from the left point was deflected. The rebound was hit in front of the net by Jordan Rose, where Tyler Kobryn turned and shot for the opening score.
* Wesleyan got a break on a bad bounce for the second score with 7:03 left in the first period. The puck off the boards bounced over the stick of goalie Sean Lawrence to Cam McCusker for the second score.
* Walker Harris was the beneficiary of a turnover in Colby's own end at 8:42 of the second period to give the Cardinals a 3-0 lead. A Mule player had his pass go directly to Harris in front of Lawrence.
By the numbers
* Lawrence, who had a 3-0 shutout of Trinity College on Saturday night, stopped 30 shots.
* Tim Sestak had 21 of his 49 saves in the second period for Wesleyan. He also stopped 15 shots in the third period.
* The Mules had a 53-27 face-off advantage, with Rudolf leading the way at 21-for-28. Spencer Hewson won 15 of his 19 draws.


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The Manchester home of Elizabeth Gaskell has been open to the public since October 2014, thanks to a major £2.5m restoration project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and others. The House now relies on the income gained from admission fees, group visits, room hire and weddings held at the House in order to cover running costs. We are also deeply indebted to our wonderful volunteer team who enable the House is be opened.
Our vision is to ensure Elizabeth Gaskell's House gives pleasure, inspiration and a place to learn for today's visitors, volunteers and businesses who use the House, and continues to do so for generations yet to come.
Elizabeth's letters and our own research have enabled us to present the several rooms as we think they were.
We have very few furnishings that belonged to the Gaskells, but the other furniture in the house is all from that period. The chintz for the curtains and loose covers have been printed from a 1850s design, and the carpets have been specially woven, using Victorian patterns preserved by a mill in Halifax. The fireplaces, sourced locally, date from around 1840 when the House was built and the light fittings have all been converted from gas to electricity. Further research identified the original paint colours and the styles of the wallpapers.
Loans of items originally from the house are displayed in the morning room, some of which are from descendants of the family, and include Elizabeth's wedding veil, some of her Paisley shawls and miniatures. There is also a short video about the Gaskells and the house.
The books in William Gaskell's study have all been chosen for their connections with the house and family.
A Large, cheerful, airy house, quite out of the Manchester smoke.
Charlotte Brontë on visiting the House, 1851
We also have an exhibition area, Tea Room and shop selling gifts and a diverse range of second-hand books.
The Manchester Historic Buildings Trust
Manchester Historic Buildings Trust was established in 1998 with the main aim of saving this Grade II* listed building. In 2004, after a long campaign, the Trust acquired the freehold. Their first priority was to make the house safe, by repairing the exterior and replacing the roof. In 2012 the Trust was given a substantial Heritage Lottery Fund grant. This, with other generous donations, enabled them to complete the restoration.
We aim to bring the Gaskell home to life as a part of Manchester's community by;
- Protecting and promoting the literary and cultural heritage of the House and its visitors
- Celebrating the life and literature of Elizabeth Gaskell and her relevance today
- Valuing and promoting the Gaskell family's role in the history of Manchester and Ardwick
- Being an educational and intellectual Hub, a place of learning and discovery
- Supporting local groups, residents and schools to use and value the House and its heritage
The Board of Trustees, staff and volunteer team at Elizabeth Gaskell's House aim to;
- Welcome visitors and volunteers of all backgrounds
- Make every visitor and volunteer feel valued
- Nurture a family and community feeling at the House
- Be an inspirational place where people can learn and share their knowledge
- Commit to sustainable business practise that reduce our impact on the environment
- Embrace our Mancunian identity –be authentic and proud of being part of this great city
In order for our unique historic house to remain open to the public we rely on the support of our enthusiastic volunteers, on donations from members of the public and the Friends of Elizabeth Gaskell's House.
We welcome donations of any size to help us to continue to develop and restore this beautifully house. You can make a donation via the website Givey (please note that the charity is registered as Manchester Historic Buildings Trust)
Thank you to all the funders and supporters
The restoration of Elizabeth Gaskell's House was made possible by support and funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Bowland Charitable Trust, Cross Street Chapel, English Heritage, The Foyle Foundation, The Gaskell Society, J Paul Getty Jr Charitable Trust, Manchester City Council, Oglesby Charitable Trust, The Pilgrim Trust, Garfield Weston Foundation, The Wolfson Foundation and numerous individuals. Our thanks to them all, and to the many dedicated people, specialists and volunteers, who have made the transformation possible.


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STONEVILLE, Miss. -- Row-crop producers have two opportunities to develop risk management skills to use on their farms.
The Mississippi State University Extension Service and Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation will host Marketing Risk Management: Tools to Reduce Price Risk at two locations.
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ANAHEIM – There will definitely be something different when the Monster Energy AMA Supercross opens the season for the 19th consecutive time at Angel Stadium on Saturday night.
The series will have timed races. The premier 450 SX class will race for 20 minutes plus one lap. Reigning outdoor champion Ken Roczen moves to Honda. Josh Grant is back. Trey Canard moves to KTM. Cooper Webb is making his series debut and Justin Barcia is out for the opener with a wrist injury.
But perhaps the biggest difference on Saturday will be the absence of James Stewart Jr. The two-time series champion, who is second-most in career victories and one of motorcycle racing's most electrifying racers, will not be in the field. Stewart, who lost his ride when Yoshimura Suzuki was folded into the RCH team after last season, has not signed with another team for the 2017 season. The 31-year-old, who has laid low for several months, has not announced plans for this season, including a potential rumored retirement.
His fellow racers do not even know Stewart's status.
"He's got the credentials," veteran racer Chad Reed said. "It's really sad that he does not have a job."
Stewart made his first appearance at Anaheim in 2002. He made his premier series debut in 2005, finishing fifth. He has won 50 premier supercross races in his career.
Reed, who will race in his 17th Anaheim opener, has had many run-ins with Stewart and the pair definitely are not the best of friends.
"Put my differences aside, I think it's sad for the sport," Reed said. "I'll miss racing him. I do not know if this is it for him or not. It's sad it's turned out this way."
Reed, Stewart, Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael have each won a record eight times at Anaheim. Reed and Stewart have won a record three Anaheim openers. Roczen has won twice. Two-time reigning champion Ryan Dungey has never won the season-opening race.
"It is definitely a bummer," nine-year veteran Davi Milsaps said of Stewart not competing. "I grew up racing him. He's fun to watch and fun to race. I hope this is not the end for him. I know he still has a lot of speed and a lot of talent.
"We definitely need more people like him in our sport. James is always exciting and there is never a dull moment with him. If it is (the end), congrats on a great career. But we would love to have him back."
Stewart missed the 2015 season because of a drug suspension in which the World Anti-Doping Agency said it did not receive an exemption for his doctor-prescribed prescription for Aderall. Last season he raced only five times, battling through injuries, including a concussion suffered at Anaheim 1.
Perhaps Stewart is holding out for an opportunity in which he knows he can be competitive. He has been unavailable for comment.
Series director David Prater said he thinks Stewart and his younger brother, Malcolm, will be in attendance on Saturday. Malcolm has reportedly been trying to put together a deal with Yamaha.
"It is weird he's not here for the opener," Prater said. "It will be different without him here."
One of the seemingly few lack of changes is that of champion Dungey, who will be attempting to win his third consecutive series titles and fourth overall He will again be racing for the Red Bull KTM team.
Roczen, who has switched from Suzuki to Honda, said the 27-year-old is the rider to beat. Roczen was second to Dungey in points last season.
"Ryan is on the podium every single weekend and he wins a lot," Roczen said. "We have to be consistent."
Dungey won nine times last season and was on the podium 16 of the 17 races.
Prater said the change in race distance has nothing to do with racing at Anaheim, but rather at other tracks, where lap times are close to 45 seconds. Last year's 20-lap Anaheim race took 21 minutes. The 250 class will race for 15 minutes plus one lap.
"It's something we've seen over the years where the bikes are better and the riders are better and it is so hard to slow them down," Prater said. "We felt it was something we would try to make it more standard for our fans.
"It's a motocross thing. Supercross was born in motocross. We're kind of back to our roots."
Jason Anderson won last year's opener and Dungey won Anaheim 2. The top 20 qualifiers advance to the main event.
The series will head to San Diego's Petco Park next Saturday and return to Angel Stadium on Jan. 21.
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Most everyone remembers that the biggest story of last year's holiday season was not the hottest new toy or the stampeding crowds seeking post-Christmas sales. The biggest story was a computer breach at Target, one of America's largest retailers that exposed the credit card information of millions of people to despicable hackers.
Gregg Steinhafel resigned as chairman and chief executive some five months after a massive breach. Though it appears he was forced out by his board of directors, it was nice to see someone man-up (if we can use that term in our new sissified America) for a debacle that he oversaw. Steinhafel is neither a computer expert nor is capable of stopping malicious hackers from attacks that happen every day on big businesses and our governmental agencies. But he was in charge and this brought dishonor to his operation. Detailed reports are thin of what actually happened to anyone whose information was exposed, but no one died. Yet it is on his head and he is out of a job.
The first time anyone stated they were taking responsibility for the situation in Benghazi was on October 18, 2012, in Lima, Peru. That is when Mrs. Clinton, then Secretary of State, told CBS news that she was taking responsibility for the death of the four Americans who were serving our country. Mrs. Clinton also stated "No one wants to get answers more than I do." But what exactly did she do to get answers? If she did something it certainly would be news to me.
In fact, the first time I can trace that she took responsibility for the situation when on American soil was when she appeared in front of the Senate Committee. That hearing occurred on January 23, 2013 -- after the election and after she was out of office. The only citation previous to that was in a recent column by Sally Kohn of CNN who like the rest of the "progressive" press has castigated Republicans for witch hunting Benghazi. Kohn stated Clinton took responsibility four days after the attack, but no one else seems to have heard that one. The remainder of the Clinton's statement at the hearing was platitudes and obfuscation. Then she made her famous stand whitewashing any attempt to find out about what happened when she stated "What difference at this point does it make." So much for finding out what happened.
Now the Republicans in the House have appointed a select committee. And the mainstream press still does not want to know what happened. This is despite an email discovered by Judicial Watch which has clearly linked the Administration to the bastardized talking points used by them to attempt to define the aftermath of the killing of the four Americans. In a recent column by Dana Milbank, the Washington Post columnist who attempts to foist himself on America as a moderate, described the newly appointed chair of the select committee as the "showboating second-term Rep. Trey Gowdy, a Tea Party Republican from South Carolina." The way the mainstream press brands them, soon one can expect interrogations to begin with "Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Tea Party?" Milbank might have also mentioned Gowdy was a federal prosecutor and was the district attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. That may be why he was chosen – he actually knows how to investigate matters like these. Sounds kind of like a Senator from North Carolina who headed a prior investigation by the name of Sam Ervin.
We would still like to know what exactly happened prior to Sept. 11, 2012. The President gets intelligence briefings daily. Did someone say "You know these nut cases we are fighting like to ramp things up around particular noted dates? Maybe we should heighten our security around the world." Did anyone do anything like that? Did our military increase security in coordination with the State Department? What the heck was our Ambassador doing in such an unsecured location on the anniversary of 9/11? And what exactly did the military and State Department do to protect our people in other countries that were in danger after what happened in Benghazi? There are many more questions which are all legitimate.
The question remains: who exactly screwed this up? Why did people from the Administration, the Defense Department and the State Department not get fired? The reason appears to be they were all too busy watching a video and arresting the poor schmuck who made it. They were all too busy making up bizarre statements to cover their derrieres. Gregg Steinhafel has paid the price; so far only four devoted Americans have and they are dead.