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Poem about My Rights
Even tonight and I need to take a walk and clear
my head about this poem about why I can't
go out without changing my clothes my shoes
my body posture my gender identity my age
my status as a woman alone in the evening/
alone on the streets/alone not being the point/
the point being that I can't do what I want
to do with my own body because I am the wrong
sex the wrong age the wrong skin and
suppose it was not here in the city but down on the beach/
or far into the woods and I wanted to go
there by myself thinking about God/or thinking
about children or thinking about the world/all of it
disclosed by the stars and the silence:
I could not go and I could not think and I could not
stay there
as I need to be
alone because I can't do what I want to do with my own
body and
who in the hell set things up
like this
and in France they say if the guy penetrates
but does not ejaculate then he did not rape me
and if after stabbing him if after screams if
after begging the bastard and if even after smashing
a hammer to his head if even after that if he
and his buddies fuck me after that
then I consented and there was
no rape because finally you understand finally
they fucked me over because I was wrong I was
wrong again to be me being me where I was/wrong
to be who I am
which is exactly like South Africa
penetrating into Namibia penetrating into
Angola and does that mean I mean how do you know if
Pretoria ejaculates what will the evidence look like the
proof of the monster jackboot ejaculation on Blackland
and if
after Namibia and if after Angola and if after Zimbabwe
and if after all of my kinsmen and women resist even to
self-immolation of the villages and if after that
we lose nevertheless what will the big boys say will they
claim my consent:
Do You Follow Me: We are the wrong people of
the wrong skin on the wrong continent and what
in the hell is everybody being reasonable about
and according to the Times this week
back in 1966 the C.I.A. decided that they had this problem
and the problem was this man named Nkrumah so they
killed him and before that it was Patrice Lumumba
and before that it was my father on the campus
of my Ivy League school and my father afraid
to walk into the cafeteria because he said he
was wrong the wrong age the wrong skin the wrong
gender identity and he was paying my tuition and
before that
it was my father saying I was wrong saying that
I should have been a boy because he wanted one/a
boy and that I should have been lighter skinned and
that I should have had straighter hair and that
I should not be so boy crazy but instead I should
just be one/a boy and before that
it was my mother pleading plastic surgery for
my nose and braces for my teeth and telling me
to let the books loose to let them loose in other
I am very familiar with the problems of the C.I.A.
and the problems of South Africa and the problems
of Exxon Corporation and the problems of white
America in general and the problems of the teachers
and the preachers and the F.B.I. and the social
workers and my particular Mom and Dad/I am very
familiar with the problems because the problems
turn out to be
I am the history of rape
I am the history of the rejection of who I am
I am the history of the terrorized incarceration of
my self
I am the history of battery assault and limitless
armies against whatever I want to do with my mind
and my body and my soul and
whether it's about walking out at night
or whether it's about the love that I feel or
whether it's about the sanctity of my vagina or
the sanctity of my national boundaries
or the sanctity of my leaders or the sanctity
of each and every desire
that I know from my personal and idiosyncratic
and indisputably single and singular heart
I have been raped
cause I have been wrong the wrong sex the wrong age
the wrong skin the wrong nose the wrong hair the
wrong need the wrong dream the wrong geographic
the wrong sartorial I
I have been the meaning of rape
I have been the problem everyone seeks to
eliminate by forced
penetration with or without the evidence of slime and/
but let this be unmistakable this poem
is not consent I do not consent
to my mother to my father to the teachers to
the F.B.I. to South Africa to Bedford-Stuy
to Park Avenue to American Airlines to the hardon
idlers on the corners to the sneaky creeps in
I am not wrong: Wrong is not my name
My name is my own my own my own
and I can't tell you who the hell set things up like this
but I can tell you that from now on my resistance
my simple and daily and nightly self-determination
may very well cost you your life
Copyright © 2017 by the June M. Jordan Literary Estate. Used with the permission of the June M. Jordan Literary Estate, www.junejordan.com.

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I will remember 2013 as the year we lost Sylvia and Daisy, the year that Bob turned seven, the year he learned to read. It was the summer of Minecraft and the November when my mom got a puppy. The afternoons of Desmond and Felix, the heat of West Virginia, and cousin Rachel's wedding. It was the year MeeMee broke her arm and Bob dressed as a mad scientist for Halloween. We went to the mud park, the beach, and the fireworks on the 4th of July. There was LegoLand. There was an Easter egg hunt and there were a number of teeth left for the tooth fairy. I will remember us, in this house at the end of the street.
I am ready to meet 2014 and see what the next 365 days will bring.
Happy 2014.


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Whether you call it "Kids' Night Out" or "Parents' Night Out", I call it genius. "Kids' Night Out" (KNO) is a win-win for everyone. The kids get to go someplace that caters to kids and having fun. It's kind of like going to a mini-camp for 3-4 hours. Depending on where they go, they can participate in crafts, dancing, inflatable jumping fun, gymnastics, swimming, painting, play acting and fun, fun, fun. For the parents, it's a night out – catch a movie, grab some dinner and enjoy some one-on-one time with your significant other. A pizza dinner is usually included so you don't have to worry about cooking for the kids that night. Most options are open to everyone but a few are for members only so just double check when you register. My girls love going to KNO's. They've been to some at Lifetime Fitness as well as Gym-Jams at Gym-Nation but there are lots of other options available. Before booking your KNO, you'll want to check the age limit (usually it's school age) and the time frame (most are at least 3 hours). If you have multiple siblings attending, they may offer a price break on the fee. Also, if your child has never attended a KNO, sometimes it's more fun if they go with a friend or a sibling. Here is a listing of some places that offer Kids' Night Out. We'd love to keep adding to the list so if you know of a KNO in your area, please leave a comment so we can share with others. Also remember to double check with the venue to make sure KNO is still valid.
Gym-Nation – Gym Jams – My girls love Gym Jams. It's a fun filled night when Gym-Nation in Mason hosts these events. Usually they are held once a month from 6-9pm for . Aponte's Pizza and Capris Sun drinks are provided and they have "theme" nights where the kids can get in the spirit (Hawaiian Night, Country Western Night, Disco Night and more). They can also get their groove on with the DJ sounds of Patrick Clark from Big Juicy Ham. If you per-register it's $15/child and the night of it's $20/child. 836 Reading Road, Mason, Ohio 45040. Call (513) 229-7315 for more information.
Paint-n-Play – Voice of America – Held the 2nd Friday of each month from 6-8pm. Kids have fun painting a piece of pottery or coloring a "Colorful Creation Shirt". They also get to enjoy pizza, drinks and games. Kids must be potty trained to attend. $20/child and $15/additional sibling. Please RSVP 2 days in advance to reserve your spot. 7671 Cox Lane, West Chester, Ohio 45069. Call (513) 759-9400 for more information.
Kids First Sports Center – T.G.I.F. Kids Camp – Held on various Fridays (see website for dates) from 6-10pm. Kids get to enjoy games, gymnastics, swimming, and more with a different theme for each camp (Star Wars, Pirate & Princesses, Harry Potter,Spring Break Out and more) . They also get a pizza dinner. For ages K-5th grade. $25/first child and $15/additional siblings. Call to RSVP (513) 489-7575.
Lifetime Fitness – This is open to members only and they get a chance to drop off their kids for Kid's Night Out ($15/child). Usually held 1-2 times/month. Activities can include games, swimming, a bounce house, movie and more. Pizza dinner included. (513) 234-0660. 8310 Wilkens Blvd, Mason, Ohio 45040.
Pump-it-Up – The West Chester location has a monthly Parents Night Out and kids ages 5-12 years can have a jumping good time from 6-10pm. They'll enjoy inflatable fun, games, crafts and prizes. Pizza and drinks are also included. $25/child. If you check out their website, you may find a special discount if you register in advance (they were offering $5 off if registered by a certain date). 7724 Service Center Drive, West Chester, Ohio 45069. Call (513) 829-7867 for more information.
Kidz Watch Cincinnati – This is a drop off child care center for ages 6 weeks to 12 years so you could really make a KNO anytime you need it. But on Fridays, they are now offering "Flat Rate Fridays" where you can drop of your kiddos from 6pm to Midnight (rates start at $25 depending on the age of child). They also have "Double Dip Saturdays" where you can get double the face value on their coupons (some restrictions apply). 9727 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242. Call (513) 793-5439.
The Little Gym – The Little Gym Mason and The Little Gym Liberty Township both have "Parents' Survival Nights" – I definitely need to have my girls try the Mason location since it is just around the corner from us. The locations alternate the fun so you can head to Mason on the 2nd and 4th Friday (6-9pm) and to Liberty on the 1st and 3rd Friday (6-9 or 6:30-9:30pm). The event includes pizza, drinks, games, crafts and lots of fun and is open to ages 3 (potty trained) to 12 years. Members are $20/child and non-members are $25/child. Call (513) 204-1400 for the Mason location and (513) 777-1110 for Liberty Township.
Mayerson JCC – Hang at the J – The Mayerson JCC opens its doors to all kids in grades K-5 for their Hang at the J nights and includes games, crafts, dinner, a movie, a snack, and swimming. Members are $20/first child and $15/additional sibling and non-members are $27/first child and $20/additional sibling. RSVP in advance by calling (513) 761-7500. 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236.
Blue Ash Recreation Center – Friday Night Flick's include a movie, dinner, crafts and fun. This month it's on Feb. 25 from 6-8:30pm. Open to kids ages 6-10 years. $15/child. Call (513) 745-8550 for more information. 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242.
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati – Many Y's offer a chance for parents to take a break while their kids enjoy a fun night at the Y. Swimming, crafts, games and more. You'll want to check your local YMCA for dates/times and cost.
The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA – The Countryside YMCA has so much to offer. They offer KNO's throughout the year usually revolving around a Holiday (Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, etc.). Their KNO's are from 5-9 and include pizza dinner, games, crafts and lots of fun. Open to ages 6 weeks to age 12, the children are divided into age appropriate groups. The younger kids (5 and under) have fun in their staffed child care area while the older kids get to use many of the Y's facilities. Cost is $20/one child, $25/for two and $30/for three. In addition to their KNO's, they have pre-teen (8-13 years) and teen (13-17 years) overnights during the year from 7:30pm t0 7:00am. These includes lots of snacks, swimming, crafts, games and fun. Cost is only $20/member and $26/non-member. Teen members have another chance to have some fun with their Hi-Y Teen Nights held on Monday & Tuesday from 5:30-7:30pm. For more information please call Julie Groh (513) 932-1424 ext. 142 or see their calendar of events for upcoming dates/times.
Clifton Performance Theatre – Now offering KNO's from 6:30-9:30pm on select dates for only $15/child (ages 3 and up). They will try to offer these twice a month so check back on their website for more details. The night includes games, crafts, play acting, and movement. A live story telling or a short movie will conclude the night of fun. You need to register 24 hours in advance. Call (513) 861-7469. 404 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.
Mad Potter – If your kids love to paint and be creative, then sign them up for Kidz Nite at Mad Potter in Madeira. Check their website for the next date but it looks like they do these monthly from 6:30-9:00pm for ages 6-12 years. It includes pizza, games, crafts, and pottery painting. Call (513) 561-1888 for more information. Cost is $25/child and $20/additional sibling. 7754 Camargo Road, Madeira, Ohio 45243. There is also a Mad Potter in Mason, Ohio .
If you know of any other places that offer KNO's, please leave a comment so we can keep sharing.


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That's me, testing my original 'Short Lady' FWE, summer 2004 To build my engine designs, all you need is a welding outfit and ordinary hand tools for sheet metal - no lathe, no milling machine, no fully equipped machine shop. The only skills needed are ordinary sheet metal working and light welding (you DO need to be able to make good quality fillet and butt welds on thin sheet steel - NOT spot welding!). That's all there is to it. All my engine designs can be built successfully from ordinary mild steel sheet (though of course you CAN use stainless steel, if you have the extra skills and tools needed, and the money to buy the material - stainless engines will literally "last a lifetime", even with heavy use).
Vern built his Lady Jane from my plans using ordinary 16 guage mild steel. He even tried mounting his engine on his fishing boat to putter around one of his favorite lakes (no fish biting that day!). Though Vern has access to a good shop, only the simplest tools were actually used to get his jet built over a couple of weeks in his spare time.
Some of the resources we'll have available (watch for these to become links):
Soli Deo Gloria
And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever ..." |
Thomas Jefferson, Notes On the State of Virginia |


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MANHATTAN (CN) - Mass arrests of Occupy Oakland protesters on Saturday reanimated sister protests around the country, rousing many Occupy Wall Street sympathizers out of winter hibernation the following night for "Solidarity Sunday."
More than 400 people - including six journalists - were reportedly arrested in Oakland on Saturday, as thousands tried to convert the long-vacant Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center into the movement's new headquarters.
Oakland sent hundreds of police officers in riot gear to prevent them from entering the building, which has been shuttered for six years.
Occupy Oakland blasted the city's priorities in a press release.
"With all the problems in our city, should preventing activists from putting a vacant building to better use be their highest priority," organizers asked in a statement. "Was it worth the hundreds of thousands of dollars they spent?"
Oakland police said they fired tear gas, flash grenades and rubber bullets at the thousands of demonstrators after some bottles were thrown at them.
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan blamed a "very radical, violent" contingent for the day's ugly turn, citing reports that a small group burned an American flag and vandalized City Hall.
Organizers replied that all but a handful of the thousand-plus marchers were peaceful, and that Oakland police violated their own guidelines with their heavy-handed response.
As reported by Alternet: "The guidelines state that less-lethal munitions 'may never be used indiscriminately against a crowd or group of persons, even if some members of the crowd or group are violent or disruptive.'"
Occupy movements responded with "Solidarity Sunday" plans in Philadelphia, Chicago, Dallas, New York and other cities.
Occupy Wall Street, where the movement began, had seen a decline in its numbers in recent months, but several hundreds gathered in Washington Square Park the night after the Oakland arrests. Declaring "New York is Oakland, Oakland is New York," the protesters began zigzagging through the streets of Manhattan. Marchers spilled several times into the streets, at one point filling Sixth Avenue at 23rd Street.
Avoiding mass arrests, police made examples of individuals they suspected of stepping onto the streets.
One protester, "Easton," said that the police nabbed the wrong man, in one instance.
"Basically, what I saw is that I think he was on the sidewalk," he said. "I saw one police officer tackle him, and another police officer kneed his face when they took him down. And they acted like he was resisting when he wasn't."
Easton said he did not know the name of the activist whose arrest he witnessed.
With or without protesters on the street, the procession diverted traffic. Throughout the night, police closed off roads, and drove cars and vans against traffic on one-way streets. Many New Yorkers rubber-necked the march from their apartment and office windows, as it snaked through Chelsea, Murray Hill, the East Village and the Lower East Side.
Mirroring the Oakland protests, activists set their sights on an abandoned building, the Charas / El Bohio Cultural and Community Center on East 9th Street, which organizers said could be put to better use.
The New York Times reported that the Puerto Rican community center was sold in 2001 to developer Gregg Singer, who has left it shuttered for more than a decade. Occupy marchers pounded the building's blue scaffolding on Sunday, and police arrested one of the activists for trying to climb over it.
Activists addressed the largely Latino community in Spanish, "El pueblo unido jamas sera vencido," a translation of "The people united will never be defeated."
The impromptu parade finished at nearby Tompkins Square Park, which activist Edward T. Hall III announced was the site of "police riot" in 1989. The New York Times also characterized the event as a police riot in an editorial at the time.
Although Occupy Wall Street has long tried to charm police into joining the "99 percent," the attitude soured amid mounting evictions, arrests and other crackdowns around the country.
Some protesters chanted, "From Oakland to Greece / Fuck the police."
Another chant taunted the recent scandals rocking New York Police Department Commissioner Ray Kelly.
This month, Kelly has faced increasing pressure to resign over his participating in "The Third Jihad," an anti-Muslim documentary shown repeatedly to the officers. Days after Kelly's voluntary participation came to light, a woman accused his son, Fox news journalist Greg Kelly, of raping and impregnating her.
Kelly has not been charged, but the District Attorney's Office is investigating.
Protesters on Sunday chanted: "Ray Kelly is a racist. His son is a rapist."
There were other calls to keep the protest positive, with another couplet telling the helmet-clad officers: "I don't see no riot here. Take off your riot gear."
By the end of the night, police arrested 12 marchers they suspected of tossing bottles, straying onto the streets and other conduct.
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For captioners only: The author of the caption that is picked will receive all 5 (that's right all 5) Felix Gomez novels. The first 4 will be MMPB and Werewolf Smackdown will be a Trade paperback. In addition the winner will receive a large Red Devil Duckie and Silver Bullet Mints.
But wait, there's more! If you don't want to participate in the caption contest, you can comment and have the chance to win a MMPB of The Nymphos of Rocky Flats, a little Red Devil Duckie, and Silver Bullet Mints. And for just those folks commenting without captioning, you can get extra entries for Tweeting, Facebooking and mentioning it on your blog for a possible total of 4 entries to win the The Nymphos of Rocky Flats, little duckie, and the mints.
Caption this photo, which is from the 1941 movie The Wolf Man:
The particulars:
The caption contest is open to all humans on the planet earth who have a mailing address. You may post more than one caption.
The comments only contest is open to all humans on the planet earth who have a mailing address. For those just commenting you will have your name placed in the receptacle for your comment. If you retweet or mention the contest on your blog or Facebook, you get addtional entries for a possible total of 4 entries (comment, Tweet, FB, and blog). Please leave a link in your comments so that we can see that you Tweeted, FBed or blogged.
These giveaways end on March 29, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time so get your captions and comments in by then.
The Goodies:
The Nymphos of Rocky Flats (Felix Gomez 1)
Back home in the States, the reluctantly undead former infantryman pays penance for his war-time sins—making a living as a private detective able to unravel mysteries that baffle his mortal counterparts. Now an old friend has asked him to investigate a bizarre outbreak of nymphomania at the secret government facilities in Rocky Flats, Colorado. Normally, Felix's unorthodox—and downright supernatural—methods of extracting information are foolproof. But this time his efforts inadvertently stoke the lustful fires smoldering within the bodacious babes he's interrogating . . . while eliciting cryptic mentions of Roswell and a top-secret Project Redlight.
X-Rated Bloodsuckers (Felix Gomez 2)
When Felix Gomez returned from the War in Iraq with a disdain for daylight and a raging thirst for blood, he knew he couldn't settle for an ordinary 9-to-5 job. So after his discharge, the newly undead ex-infantryman chose the career that he felt best suited his vampiric tendencies: private detective.
Now he's been approached by sexy porn star Katz Meow, who wants Felix to investigate the murder of her once-equally agile friend and fellow toiler in the video sex-biz, Roxy Bronze. But his investigation into L.A.'s hardcore jungle is turning into a triple x-rated nightmare populated by hot babes, sleazy producers, sleazier politicians, sham evangelicals, and fanatical secret societies. And here on the seamy underside of Tinseltown, "immortal" doesn't necessarily mean "unkillable."
The Undead Kama-Sutra (Felix Gomez 3)
Ex-infantryman Felix Gomez came back from Iraq decidedly undead. Back home in Denver, he embarked upon a new career where nighttime work is the norm: private investigator. Since then, he's managed to survive lustful extraterrestrials, manic nymphomaniacs, and x-rated bloodsuckers, while satisfying his own unorthodox hungers with blood-laced Mexican food.
But some thirsts aren't as easily assuaged, and that's where "The Undead Kama Sutra" comes in—a hands-on manual that illustrates how sex can help a lonely vampire increase his psychic energies. Felix's search for missing parts of the coveted manuscript is, of course, purely professional. And now the dying words of an alien interloper ("Find Goodman and save Earth's women!") are thrusting the immortal (if he's lucky) P.I. and a bodacious undead sexpert, Carmen Arellano, into a seamy mess of otherworldly abductions, shady military irregularities, and unexplained murder.
Jailbait Zombie (Felix Gomez 4)
Vampires versus Zombies, round one . . .
Vampire detective Felix Gomez has seen a lot of weird things since becoming one of the undead—nymphomaniacs, aliens, and X-rated bloodsuckers, just to name a few—but now he comes face-to-face with the worst sort of undead.
To stop a ravenous army of zombies, Gomez must team up with a precocious teen with clairvoyant powers whose cooperation comes at a price: she won't help unless Felix makes her a vampire . . . if the zombies don't get her first.
Werewolf Smackdown (Felix Gomez 5)
Felix Gomez, Latino vampire detective extraordinaire, tackles a dangerous werewolf cabal in the fifth installment in Mario Acevedo's satirical supernatural series
A sure-to-be-bloody civil war is brewing between rival werewolf factions, and P.I . Felix Gomez will do anything he can to make sure it doesn't explode into a vicious battle that engulfs all creatures, living and dead.
Between that, the sudden reappearance of an ex-girlfriend, and a gang of other vampires trying to take off his head, this is one rumble even a fanged detective extraordinaire may not be able to handle.
The large Red Devil Duckie and Silver Bullet Mints (cause you never know when you need protection from werewolves):
Please note that the little Red Devil Duckie looks like the large Red Devil Duckie, it's just littler.
Other Mario Contests and Sightings
Other Mario Contests and Sightings
Mario is also featured in Authors Who Game at WiiCommunitii.com. The interview is here.
Werewolf! Free stuff!!!! What more could you want??? Check it out, peeps! It's a special edition of The Hollow Fang: http://bit.ly/cTi2Dl
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That jar o' jam was not that hard to do. |
I sort of made the resolution ~ (made it in my head, but I guess, now, I'm declaring it) ~ to grow more and store more during this upcoming garden season. I've avoided this like the plague! The idea of canning and preserving? Good Lord... I truly have become my Mother.
But, I just finished reading this book and it's got me kind of excited. Because it's a modern day bible on how to freeze, dry, can, sugar and ferment my way to nutritional bliss. (Ferment had me really excited but I'm sorry to say there was no how-to on Dandelion Wine.)
Just leave a comment and promise me faithfully that you'll truly follow through and cook up a batch of freezer jam. Or, some other delightful thing.
"Yes! You Can! And Freeze and Dry It, Too" is a modern step by step guide to preserving food. Written by Daniel Gasteiger.
Cold Springs Press gave this book to me to read and review.
I give it 2 thumbs up and now I'm giving it to you. Just leave me a comment.
* Update 1/31/2012. The drawing has now ended. Congratulations, Melospiza, winner of this truly great book.


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The Middle Ages - 1066 -1485The Middle Ages encompass one of the most turbulent periods in English History. Starting with the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest - when William the Conqueror effectively took all of the lands from the Saxon English and gave them to French nobles. The English Middle Ages then saw the building of the great English castles, including the Tower of London, which helped the Normans to retain their hold on England.
The start of the Crusades and the knights of the Middle Ages, including the founding of the Knights Templar. The Domesday Book and the Magna Carta. The Kings and Queens of the Middle Ages including Richard the Lionheart and great Plantagenet Kings from Henry II (1154-1189) to Edward III (1327-1377). The Hundred Years War between England and France. The Medieval Kings and Queens of the Royal Houses of Lancaster and York and the Wars of the Roses and the role of the church in the Middle Ages.
The Medieval Kings and Queens of the Royal Houses of Lancaster and York and the Wars of the Roses in the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages Feudal System and the terrible Black Death which really did plague the period of the Middle Ages.
Life in the Middle Ages for KidsWhat was Life in the Middle Ages really like? The life of all the classes in the Middle Ages was dominated by the feudal system. What was Village life and general Daily Life like during the Middle Ages era? The daily life of a noble lord, a knight, a noblewoman, a peasant, a peasant woman, a monk and a nun. The jobs and occupations dictated the quality of life during the Medieval era. This section includes articles about entertainment and Medieval sports providing History, Facts and Information about the sports, games and music played during this time in history. People in the era enjoyed various types of music and dance. Discover facts and information about the music, musical instruments, the troubadours and the minstrels.
The Middle Ages for Kids - 1066 -1485The Middle Ages encompass one of the most turbulent periods in English History. For comprehensive details of all the articles refer to Middle Ages Sitemap. The Middle Ages, or Medieval era followed the decline of the Roman Empire and the start of the Renaissance period. The early history of this era is often referred to as the Dark Ages.
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Life in the Middle Ages
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Middle Ages Religion
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Siege Weapons
Middle Ages Food
Middle Ages Women
Middle Ages Religion and the Role of the Church for KidsChristianity, religion and the church played an important role in life and the church in the Middle Ages. This Middle Ages Religion section therefore provides interesting facts and information about the religious life in the Middle Ages including Religious Festivals, the Great Schism, The Great Schism, Daily Life of a Monk in the Middle Ages, Daily Life of a Nun in the Middle Ages, Medieval Monks, Medieval Nuns, the Anchoress and Anchorite, Monasticism, the Benedictine Rule, Benedictine Monks, a Medieval Monastery and a Medieval Convent or Nunnery.
The History of the Middle Ages with Timelines, Key dates and Events for KidsThe facts and information provided via the Middle Ages Historysection provides access to the most important historical events of the Middle Ages period which are detailed in the pages about the Domesday Book, Black Death, Magna Carta, Battle of Hastings, Wars of the Roses, the One Hundred Years War and the Bayeux Tapestry. The History and Key Events of the Middle Ages included:
Feudalism for KidsThe most important and interesting aspects and facts about Feudalismin the Middle Ages have been comprehensively detailed including sections on the Feudalism Pyramid, Medieval Feudalism, European Feudalism, the Feudal System, Feudal Justice and the Decline of Feudalism. The emergence of Manorialism in England is described including sections on Manorialism, Medieval Manors, the Lord of the Manor, the Lady of the Manor and a full description of a Medieval Manor House of the Medieval period. Facts and interesting information about the people who lived under the system of feudalism and manorialism in the Middle Ages. The lives of the following Medieval people of the era include Feudalism in England, Vassals and the Oath of Fealty, the Fief, Serfs and the Villein, Farming in the Middle Ages and information about Feudalism and Knights
Crusades in the Middle Ages for KidsPilgrimages to Jerusalem were made by people in the Middle Ages period who had been guaranteed their safety in the city. In 1065 Jerusalem was taken by the Turks and Christians were treated so badly that throughout Christendom people were stirred to fight in crusades. This Crusades section about covers the Crusaders, the Cause of the Crusades, the Effects of the Crusades the history of the First, Second, Third and Fourth Crusades. A History Timeline of the First Crusade, the Children's Crusade, the Minor Crusades. A Crusades History Timeline, the Kingdom of Jerusalem, the Holy Land Pilgrimage and the End of the Medieval Crusades of the Middle Ages.
Middle Ages Knights for KidsThe Middle Ages era was dominated by the feudal system and the role of the Middle Ages Knights and their servants. Their life, living conditions, clothing, weapons, training, armor, tournaments and jousts. The Knights Templar organisation was also formed during the Middle Ages. Knighthood Training. Included in this section are Facts about Knights. The training of Knights during the period, the Steps to Knighthood, the lives of the Squires culminating in the Order of Knighthood Ceremony which occurred after about 14 years of training. The Knights Code of Chivalry, rules about Courtly Love and Knights Tournaments. Learn about jousting, the History of Jousting, Jousting Terminology and Jousting Weapons. Finally facts, history and information about a Knights Armor, Chainmail and his war horse called a Destrier. In fact, everything you need to now about the history of Knights in the Middle Ages.
Knights Templar for KidsThe crusades saw the emergence of religious knights including the Knights Templar, the Teutonic knights and the Hospitallers during the Middle Ages. Refer to Knights Templar. The members of the orders of Religious knights were both monks and knights; that is, to the monastic vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience they added a fourth vow, which bound them to protect pilgrims and fight the infidels. This section details facts and information about the Middle Ages Templar Knights, the Knights Templar History, Knights Templar Banking, a Knights Templar Timeline, the Names of Knights Templar Leaders, the role of the Religious Knights, the Teutonic Knights and the Knights Hospitaller.
Middle Ages Weapons for KidsEvery man was expected to be able to use Middle Ages Weapons. There were basically two types of armed men during the Middle Ages era - The Knights and the Foot soldiers, who included the Archers. Medieval weapons and the training of soldiers during the period including a Knights Weapons, the Quintain, Pell Training, Pell Mell and the Butts. The Middle Ages Shields and the Medieval Swords including the Broadsword, the Falchion sword, the Greatsword, the Longsword and the Scimitar. The different types of Polearms that were used as weapons including the Lance, the Halberd, the Pike, the Poleaxe and Spears. This comprehensive section then goes on to provide interesting facts, history and information about Middle Ages Battle Axes, Batons, Maces, the Billhook, Caltrops, the Flail, the Quarterstaff, the Warhammer, the Longbow, the Crossbow and other types of Bows and their arrows.
Medieval Siege Weapons for KidsMedieval Siege Weaponsused during the Middle Ages period were the Ballista, Catapult, Mangonel, Battering Ram, Siege Tower and the awesome Trebuchet. A brief description of each of the major siege weapons and engines are described in this section. Gain an understanding of Siege Warfare and Siege Weapon Design. What happened when a castle or town came under siege. The use of the Siege Tower, Catapults and the mysterious Greek Fire are also included in this section.
Middle Ages Castles for KidsThis section detailing interesting facts, history and information about Middle Ages Castlesillustrate the strength, magnificence and power of the Medieval warlords and their fortresses. This section of details the History, Development and Architecture of Middle Ages Castles, Famous Castles, the Castles built by the Normans, Motte and Bailey castles, the Concentric Castles built by King Edward I and Defending, Destroying and Attacking Castles during the Middle Ages period.
Middle Ages TortureWe are all horrified and at the same time fascinated by Middle Ages Torture. The castles of the Middle Ages era with their dark dungeons increase the growing curiosity about torture during the Medieval period. The torture chambers and the various torture devices used during the era are described in this section including the Rack Torture, Scavengers Daughter, The Brank or Scold's Bridle, Ducking Stool, Torture by Dislocation, Iron Balls Torture, Water Torture, The Boot Torture, Branding and Burning Tortures, Brodequins, Thumbscrews and the Pillory. Different types of execution methods are also described including being Burned at the Stake, Execution by Quartering, Execution by the Wheel, Execution by Hanging and being Hung, Drawn and Quartered.
History of the Famous People for KidsThe history and biographies of famous Middle Ages Peopleand details of the key dates and events in their lives. Famous historical people of the Middle Ages era were great nobles, religious leaders, artists, scientists, military leaders, inventors and explorers including:
Marco Polo
Kublai Khan
Johann Gutenberg
Frederick Barbarossa
Thomas Becket
Joan of Arc
Peter the Hermit
Robert the Bruce
William Wallace
Thomas Aquinas
Roger Bacon
Jack Cade
Lambert Simnel
Perkin Warbeck
El Cid
William Tell
John of Gaunt
Peter Abelard
Blondel the Minstrel
Other famous people of the Middle Ages with a short biography include Geoffrey of Monmouth, Saladin, Robin Hood, Donatello, Godfrey of Bouillon, Tancred de Hauteville, Giotto di Bondone, Hereward the Wake, Albertus Magnus, Leon Battista Alberti, Erasmus, Jan Hus, Cimabue, John Wycliffe, King Louis IX, William of Ockham, Vlad Dracula and Simon de Montfort. History and biographies of famous people - the Medieval heroes and villains of the Middle Ages.
Middle Ages Clothing for KidsThe Middle Ages Clothing costumes and fashion like everything else was dictated by the Pyramid of Power which was the Feudal System. Middle Ages clothes and costumes provided information about the status of the person wearing them. This section provides information about the type of clothes and fashions worn during the Middle Ages era. Interesting history, facts and information about Clothing, fashion and costumes are detailed in this section: Sumptuary Laws, History of Fashion, Medieval Fashion, Ladies Dresses, Medieval Knight Clothing, Medieval Lord Clothing, Medieval Peasant Clothing, Medieval Kings Clothing, Medieval Women's Clothing, Monks Clothes, Nuns Clothes, Simple peasant dresses and the different hairstyles worn during the Middle Ages.
Middle Ages Women and Medieval Queens and Princesses for KidsThe lives of Middle Ages Womenwere dependent on their role and status. All women were expected to be subservient to the men in their family. What were the daily lives of Middle Ages women like and what were the rights of women? The Middle Ages women section includes the history, interesting facts and information about Medieval Queens and Princesses. There is a biography containing key dates and events about the lives of famous Middle Ages Noble women such as Matilda of Flanders, Good Queen Maude, Queen Matilda, Queen Matilda of Boulogne, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen Berengaria of Navarre, Isabelle of Angouleme, Eleanor of Provence, Eleanor of Castile, Isabella of France, Philippa of Hainault, Mary de Bohun, Catherine of Valois, Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth Woodville and Anne Neville. The names of famous Medieval women scatter the Middle Ages History books - they were mostly queens and princesses. But what about the Middle Ages women who were not of noble birth? Learn about the Medieval Mystics and the Mistresses, the Rich and the poor women of the Middle Ages period. including Anna Comnena, Heloise, Hildegard of Bingen, Julian of Norwich, Christine de Pizan, Jane Shore, Alice Perrers, Katherine Swynford and Margery Kempe.
Middle Ages Food for KidsThe people of the Middle Ages period loved their food and drink. What Middle Ages Food was consumed by the Upper and Lower class ? A typical Menu and some recipes. This section details the history and interesting facts about Middle Ages Food for a King, Spices, Daily Meals, Food Preservation, Food and Diet, Foods of the period, Cooking Food, the different types of Middle Ages Drink, Fruit, Vegetables, Bread, Meat, Fish, Game and Food Recipes in the Middle Ages.
Kings in the Middle Ages for KidsWhat were the duties of the Kings in Middle Ages? Short, concise biographies of the Middle Ages Kings who ruled England. From 1066 -1154 - The Normans ruled the English after their victory at the Battle of Hastings. There are biographies and timelines of the Norman Kings, and Queens of the period including William the Conqueror, King William Rufus, King Henry I , Queen Matilda, King Stephen, Henry II, Richard I, King John, Henry III, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, Richard II, Henry IV, King Henry V, King Henry VI, King Edward IV, Edward V (ne of the little Prices in the Tower) and King Richard III.
Middle Ages Timeline for KidsA series of comprehensive Middle Ages Timelinesof the Medieval period detail the major events significant to the lives and events of famous people and the Kings and Queens of England and Europe. In addition to the Middle Ages History timeline are additional timelines including a History Timeline of the First Crusade, a History Timeline of the Kings Of England, Knights Templar History History Timeline, Early History Timeline and a Late history Timeline of the Middle Ages period.
Definition of the Middle Ages dates in England - 1066 - 1485Their is some variance in the views and definition of the dates which encompassed the Middle Ages period. We have included events in England from the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and ending in the emergence of the English Renaissance period with the Tudor dynasty in 1485. To put this into perspective, and for ease of reference, the periods in English history have been categorised as follows:
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Henry Barbosa Gonzalez Biography
Henry Barbosa Gonzalez
U.S. congressmanBorn: 5/13/1916
Birthplace: San Antonio, Tex.
Gonzalez grew up on San Antonio's West Side in a shack with dirt floors and no running water. After being thrown out of swimming pools and restaurants as a child because he was Hispanic, Gonzalez resolved to fight discrimination. He studied engineering at the University of Texas and earned a law degree from St. Mary's University. He did not take the bar exam but served as a probation officer for several years, taking time off to serve in World War II. From 1950 to 1953 Gonzalez was director of the San Antonio Housing Authority, and in 1953 he was elected to the San Antonio City Council.
Gonzalez won a seat in the Texas State Senate in 1956, becoming the first Hispanic to serve in that body for 110 years. In the Senate, he became known for his opposition to segregation and the poll tax. In 1958 he lost a race for the Texas governorship, but he was elected to the U.S. Congress in a special election in 1961. He served for 37 years, and developed a reputation as a maverick liberal, fighting for improvements to public housing and civil rights and refusing to join the congressional Hispanic Caucus because of disagreements over various minority rights issues. A boxer while in college, Gonzalez was often feisty in arguments, threatening to give opponents a "knuckle sandwich." In 1986, when a man in a restaurant called him a Communist, Gonzalez punched him in the face. Gonzalez was later acquitted of assault charges. As chairman of the powerful House banking committee from 1989 to 1995, Gonzalez was influential in setting housing and banking policy. He helped enact bills that established interstate branch banking and overhauled banking regulations. He retired in 1998.
Gonzalez married Bertha Cuellar in 1940. The couple had 8 children, 21 grandchildren, and, at the time of his death, one great-grandchild.
Died: 11/28/2000


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Other Names: None
Location: Maury County, Tennessee
Campaign: Franklin-Nashville Campaign (1864)
Date(s): November 29, 1864
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield [US]; Gen. John Bell Hood [CS]
Forces Engaged: IV and XXIII Army Corps [US]; Army of Tennessee [CS]
Estimated Casualties: Unknown
Description: Spring Hill was the prelude to the Battle of Franklin. On the night of November 28, 1864, Gen. John Bell Hood's Army of Tennessee marched toward Spring Hill to get astride Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield's Union army's life line. Cavalry skirmishing between Brig. Gen. James H. Wilson's Union cavalry and Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest's Confederate troopers continued throughout the day as the Confederates advanced. On November 29, Hood's infantry crossed Duck River and converged on Spring Hill. In the meantime, Maj. Gen. Schofield reinforced the troops holding the crossroads at Spring Hill. In late afternoon, the Federals repulsed a piecemeal Confederate infantry attack. During the night, the rest of Schofield's command passed from Columbia through Spring Hill to Franklin. This was, perhaps, Hood's best chance to isolate and defeat the Union army. The engagement has been described as "one of the most controversial non-fighting events of the entire war."
Result(s): Union victory


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One of ITV's most successful and long running shows, The Bill managed to clock up 2,400 episodes in its 27 year history of tackling crime in Sun Hill. And, given this long lifespan and some amazing writing, The Bill was able to drive its narrative with a fantastic array of characters who, for better or sometimes worse, engaged us and left us dreading the moment that those iconic patrolling feet would appear and signal the end of an episode.
Even several years on from the end of The Bill, these characters still feel fresh in our mind, so I decided to revisit what I consider to be 17 of the greatest characters from The Bill.
1. Jim Carver (Mark Wingett) - 1983 to 2005 & 2007
The original focal point of The Bill, Jim Carver starred in the 1983 pilot Woodentop and had a starring role in the series for 22 years, acting as one of the longest serving officers at Sun Hill and crucial in establishing the series' initial success
Starting off in uniform as part of his probation period, the fresh faced Carver steadily rose through the ranks at Sun Hill thanks to his determination and honesty. A man for whom injustice was completely abhorrent and an affront to everything he held dear, he eventually reached the rank of Detective Constable, but after working in CID for 12 years he was demoted to uniform.
It's a demotion which hit hard and his subsequent alcoholism was the first sign that he suffered from an addictive personality; once he completed his rehabilitation from alcohol, he replaced it with a gambling addiction. Now married to June Ackland - who helped him beat the drink - Carver ran up massive debts and June was forced out of retirement to raise funds.
Carver - after divorcing June - was transferred to Manchester in 2005, but made a brief return in 2007 for three episodes.
2. June Ackland (Trudie Goodwin) - 1983 to 2007
June Ackland's very first task in The Bill was to take the young, fledgling police officer Jim Carver under her wing in Woodentop in 1983.
An honest and caring copper, Ackland exuded empathy and sympathy for victims of crimes and her colleagues. Keen to resolve conflict in the station just as much as on the mean streets of Sun Hill, Ackland was always ready to step into any disputes to defuse any tension. She also managed to gain the respect of her peers by always wielding a firm authority and was far from a pushover despite by her kindly demeanour.
However, Ackland's private life was far from being calm and authoritative. Embarking on an affair with DCI Wray hinted at her troubles with forming relationships and this was further highlighted in her somewhat disastrous marriage to Jim Carver which was shortlived. One of her most bizarre storylines saw her being repeatedly manipulated by the insane PC Gabriel Kent (more about that later), but she weathered most storms and ultimately retired in 2007.
3. Frank Burnside (Christopher Ellison) - 1984 to 2000
Although, at first, only appearing in occasional episodes, Burnside made such an impression whenever he turned up that by 1988 he was established as a leading character and, with his wide boy antics and propensity for bending the law, it was the role that Christopher Ellison was born for.
Originally looked down on as a bent copper, when Burnside officially joined up with the Sun Hill team, it was revealed that he was always an inside man for Operation Countryman (an operation set up to weed out bent coppers). Despite an initially uncomfortable pairing with DS Ted Roach, the two soon developed a steady partnership and Burnside's brooding Cockney charm went into overdrive.
Burnside suddenly disappeared from Sun Hill in 1993 on a 'special assignment' before resurfacing in 1998 as the head of the Crime Operational Command Unit and occasionally collaborated with Sun Hill. There were further adventures for Burnside in the spin off series titled, not surprisingly, Burnside, but this only lasted one series before being cancelled.
4. Alfred "Tosh" Lines (Kevin Lloyd) - 1988 to 1998
Best known as Tosh, Alfred Lines was somewhat of a shambles of a police officer, but still proved to be incredibly popular with the viewers, thanks, in part, to the honesty and shortcomings of his character.
Just as likely to be found munching on a pie as he was to be arresting criminals, Tosh somehow managed to be a highly successful member of CID. However, due to his shambolic approach to life - his erratic Volvo was somewhat of a metaphor for his life - he never stood a chance of rising any further in the force, but seemed relatively cock a hoop to be where he was. Well liked by all and sundry at Sun Hill, Tosh was a real family man - with five children - and frequently put them before his career.
Sadly, in real life, Kevin Lloyd was an alcoholic and found himself sacked from The Bill due to turning up on set whilst under the influence. And, just a week after filming his last scenes for the series, Lloyd was dead following a stint in rehab.
5. Roy Galloway (John Salthouse) - 1983 to 1987
DI Galloway had reached his lofty position in the force whilst still relatively young - much to the chagrin of the older, yet subordinate DS Roach - but his grit and determination to nail the bad guys was more than enough to convince his superiors that he was the right man for the job.
It was a determination, however, that could leave Galloway severely hot headed and his frustration frequently boiled over, with his work colleagues taking the brunt of his rage. Whilst his dedication to the job is admirable and his passion for justice undeniable - just look at the snarling diatribe he unleashes on a porn director in an early episode - it's an attitude which alienates him from many of the officers at Sun Hill and, especially, his wife who later demands a divorce.
6. Dale "Smithy" Smith (Alex Walkinshaw) - 1999 to 2010
One of the later bona fide stars of The Bill - as it began morphing into much more of a soap opera - Smithy was a controversial character at times, but one who was fully immersed into the heart of drama at Sun Hill.
Accused of being both racist and homophobic on separate occasions - not helped by joining Gabriel Kent's 'Straight White Male Police Association' - Smithy had strong held beliefs and convictions which were both a help and a hindrance to his career in the Met. His strong arm approach saw him landed in hot water for 'encouraging' homeowners to take the law into their own hands (leading to a death) and his charms with the ladies found Smithy being framed for the murder of a gangster's moll following an affair with her
Finally, Smithy's behaviour and fortunes changed - despite being stabbed in 2009 - and Superintendent Meadows promoted him to Inspector.
7. Viv Martella (Nula Conwell) - 1984 to 1993
With an Italian heritage, Viv Martella brought a welcome dash of Mediterranean beauty to the streets of Sun Hill, but also had the nous to laugh in the face of the sexism she was frequently subjected to at the station. Try as hard as they could, but the chaps at Sun Hill just couldn't secure a date with Martella as, for her, work was purely work.
Martella's fiery nature - indicative of her Italian roots - meant that many police interviews she conducted descended into furious verbal attacks, but, if nothing else, it underlined her dedication to the job. In sharp contrast to this frustrated anger, though, Martella also possessed a huge heart and was the perfect officer to have on hand for a distressed victim.
Bowing out of The Bill in 1993, Martella met a tragic end whilst out on patrol with Tony Stamp. Attempting to move on a van which was illegally parked, Martella was fatally shot by what turned out to be a pair of gunmen and Sun Hill was plunged into mourning.
8. Dave Quinnan (Andrew Paul) - 1989 to 2002
Salt of the earth fellow Dave Quinnan was an ex-electrician who, after working as a sparky on Aberdeen oil rigs, made a sidestep into the force. A straightforward approach to police work saw him concentrating squarely on catching criminals and taking home a decent wage. Perhaps his humanistic qualities were lacking somewhat when it came to consoling victims, but he was more than capable of shifting gear into a full on Cockney charmer mode when necessary.
This wideboy persona, though, spelled trouble for Quinnan at times and this was most ably demonstrated by the breakdown of his marriage following an affair with PC Polly Page. He also found himself in potentially hot water whilst doing electrical work on the side, an activity which was strongly against work protocol.
However, whilst these were problems brought on by himself, Quinnan's career was truly rocked in 1999 when he was viciously attacked and stabbed by a gang of youths on the Jasmine Allen estate. Quinnan eventually returned to Sun Hill, though, even doing community work with some of the youths who attacked him. Quinnan left in 2002 to join covert operations squad SO10.
9. Samantha Nixon (Lisa Maxwell) - 2002 to 2009
Samantha Nixon came to Sun Hill with a weighty set of credentials behind her, not satisfied with one degree in psychology, she backs this up with a further degree in criminology. Originally, Nixon harboured dreams of becoming a criminal profiler, but this was never realised due to what she suspects was sexual discrimination.
Thanks to her academic background, she had a firm grasp of the criminal mind and this acted as an advantage in understanding and predicting the actions of those she was pursuing. However, this determination to understand everyone around her led, at times, to her fellow officers becoming highly guarded around her lest she read something into their behaviour.
Despite failing to fully endear herself to her peers, Nixon was a strong character who was able to forego social accomplishments and concentrate purely on her career. Nonetheless, still found herself struggling for recognition in a patriarchal police service. Not doing her case for promotion any favours, Nixon embarked on a series of internal feuds with Neil Manson and Phil Hunter to further ostracise herself at Sun Hill.
Outside of the station, Nixon also had to deal with the antics of her errant daughter Abigail who, when she wasn't starting relationships with Sun Hill officers, was getting abducted by her mother's ex lovers. Again, this was a relationship tested by Nixon's propensity for concentrating on the mindset rather than the whole person, so it's no surprise that Abigail was such a rebellious young madam.
Nixon finally left Sun Hill in 2009 to join the child exploitation unit.
10. Ted Roach (Tony Scannell) - 1984 to 1993 & 2000
Making his debut in the second episode of The Bill, DS Ted Roach quickly established himself as a firm favourite with the viewers. An old fashioned copper, he enjoyed a glass of Scotch, was always keen to dust down his fighting gloves and wasn't averse to stepping outside the law to make progress.
Due to his unpredictable, maverick ways he was always going to struggle to rise up through the ranks of CID and this grated sorely for Roach. Forming an alliance with fellow maverick Burnside, though, meant that Roach certainly cleaned up in the arrests stakes. He was less keen on DC Mike Dashwood, though, who he dismissed as "a grammar school ponce" and Roach's short fuse ensured there was always an undercurrent of conflict in CID.
Roach's ultimate Achilles heel, of course, was women. Self assured in his ownership of the gift of the gab, his long list of girlfriends suggested he could certainly turn on his Irish charm, but was unable to maintain relationships. And the end of his tenure at Sun Hill came - in 1993 - following a drunken pub brawl over a woman, a brawl which his colleagues were called to. Roach then proceeded to hit Inspector Monroe - who he had never got on with - and departed Sun Hill.
This wasn't the last we saw of the lively Irishman, though, as he returned - now freelancing as a private detective - in an episode in 2000 to help Jim Carver with a murder case. The character was later killed off in 2004 in a car crash which occurred off-screen.
11. Polly Page (Lisa Geoghan) - 1992 to 2004
With a knowing twinkle set amongst her youthful eyes, Polly Page hailed from South London and was already familiar with the brand of villainy scurrying round the streets of Sun Hill. And this knowledge, combined with her eagerness to catch criminals, ensured she was a passionate bobby although she often put herself in danger thanks to her 'arrest at all costs' mindset. Driven by compassion, and with special training for rape cases, Page was the natural choice when a chaperone was required.
Despite concentrating more on the job than her love life, it was hinted that a great passion lurked within Polly - she's even rumoured to be a bit of a dominatrix behind closed doors. Oneday, her desire for love led her into the arms of PC Quinnan, the problem was that he was married. Once this affair fizzled out it plunged Page in to a personal crisis and she came close to taking her own life.
Following a year's sabbatical, Page returned to the force, but soon found herself sentenced for murder after helping a doctor commit euthanasia. Although she was eventually cleared on appeal and returned to Sun Hill, she was relegated to an uninspiring desk position as a CAD operator. Following a newspaper sting by a local journalist in 2004, Page decided to leave Sun Hill and start afresh in pastures new.
12. Bob Cryer (Eric Richard) - 1984 to 2001 & 2004
If ever there were a police officer you could set your watch by then it was Bob Cryer. Appearing in the very first episodes, Cryer was involved in the goings on at Sun Hill for 17 years.
Sergeant Cryer was a dependable officer of the law and acted very much as a father figure for the the staff at Sun Hill. Always to dispense wisdom garnered from the experience picked up in his lengthy stint in the Met (he joined up in 1970) - following a spell in the army with training in firearms - Cryer was well loved by all. Due to his upstanding nature, Cryer had serious issues with Burnside in the early series' of The Bill, but eventually had to admit he was wrong once Burnside's true involvement in Operation Countryman was revealed.
The world of policing had changed dramatically by the time the millennium came around and Cryer, with his aversion to computers, was beginning to feel like a relic of a bygone era. However, his unofficial position as a mentor for younger officers was still firmly in place. In particular, Cryer had plenty of time for Smithy - who had a similar army background - and encouraged the young officer's application to join firearms division SO19. Ironically, though, Smithy shot Cryer during a hostage situation and forced his early retirement in 2001.
Cryer returned to The Bill several times, sometimes for funerals and sometimes to help his niece Robbie Cryer who was now following in footsteps at Sun Hill. His final starring appearance came in 2004 when he reunited with Jack Meadows and Alec Peters to investigate the suspicious circumstances around Ted Roach's death.
13. Gabriel Kent (Todd Carty) - 2003 to 2005
Easily the most unhinged officer to ever work at Sun Hill, it's difficult to understand exactly how the psychopathic PC Gabriel Kent managed to slip through the Met's profiling processes. However, it's not that much of a surprise as psychopaths are sly buggers and will stop at nothing to succeed. And Kent's path to 'success' would be littered with nothing but tragedy and violence.
Originally adopting a persona which was a shining example of everything the law stood for, it soon became apparent that this was nothing but a duplicitous front. Enraged by the ignominy of not receiving all his parents' attention once they had adopted a baby (which was June Ackland's), Kent had grown up bitter and seeking revenge against Ackland.
Following an attack on Jim Carver with a vodka bottle over the head, Kent moved on to destroying Ackland's life. Starting a relationship with her, it emerged that, apparently, Kent was in fact the son which Ackland had put up for adoption. However, it was all part of Kent's meticulous deception and, at first, Ackland was devastated to discover she had committed incest. Kent, though, had a sudden change of heart and revealed his true background before bargaining a deal with Ackland to meet her actual son.
Whilst this smacked of psychopathy of the highest degree, Kent was to go much further with his twisted desires. Hiring an ex-Navy mate as a sniper, Kent gave the orders for several deaths in Sun Hill before letting the sniper fall to his death and take Kent's secrets with him. Still going strong, Kent also turned his attentions to PC Kerry Young who he became obsessed with and went on to rape; unable to have Kerry permanently, though, Kent used the sniper's rifle to murder her whilst she was in the arms of her lover, Smithy.
Eventually, though, Kent's crimes began to catch up with him and, with his arrest imminent, he jumped to his death off a block of flats in 2005 following a final punch up with Smithy.
14. Tony Stamp (Graham Cole) - 1987 to 2009
An affable, cheery Londoner, PC Tony Stamp trod the streets of Sun Hill for 20 years and was one of the most popular characters during the series' run.
Although he always had a smile on hand for his fellow officers and the public, he took his policing very seriously and thrived on the cut and thrust of working the beat. However, there was plenty over the years which could have easily wiped that smile off his face. He witnessed Viv Martella being shot dead, was accused of sexually harassing a young man and, most dramatically, was beaten within an inch of his life by a gang of vicious youths.
Stamp's relationship with Jim Carver was also a crucial narrative, particularly in later years. Despite a long standing friendship, Stamp and Carver found this strained when Carver married Marie Graham, a proposal which June Ackland had expected to receive. Stamp stood by their mutual friend Ackland, but it was later revealed the pair had slept together which enraged Carver. A year later, Stamp sped into Ackland whilst on patrol and she nearly died from cardiac arrest - whilst Ackland was in hospital, Stamp and Carver reconciled.
Leaving Sun Hill in 2009 to become an Advanced Driving Police Instructor, Stamp left behind a long legacy and many friends and fans. Stamp is also notable for fluffing his lines in the 2003 live special 'Fatal Consequences'.
15. Jack Meadows (Simon Rouse) - 1992 to 2010
DCI Jack Meadows (later promoted to Superintendent) joined The Bill in 1992 following his demotion from another force for which many of the Sun Hill officers believed to be corruption.
Initially taking charge of CID - much to the annoyance of Burnside who believed the position to be his - Meadows was abrupt in his ways, but highly shrewd in analysing those in front of him, be it criminals or officers. As a result, Meadows was a highly successful DCI and made for a fantastic leader, one that even won round the prickly Burnside in the end.
Cool and collected he may have been, Meadows wasn't immune from making mistakes. His dedication to the job resulted in his marriage of 28 years crumbling away before he embarked on a relationship with an escort who went on to have his child. Meadows was also held for the disastrous handling of Don Beech and was close to losing his job.
However, Meadows's stern resolve and popularity at the station allowed him to weather all these career threatening storms and was promoted to Superintendent in 2009. Finally putting all the rumours of corruption behind him, Meadows maintained his position until the end of the series.
16. Don Beech (Billy Murray) - 1995 - 2000 & 2004
DS Don Beech was a successful detective, but also one of Sun Hill's most deceptive and cunning employees as evidenced by his numerous misdemeanours.
Arriving in 1995, Beech set about demonstrating the type of underhand techniques that the Met believed to be long extinct. More than happy to collaborate with criminals and take backhanders, Beech had enough underground contacts to conjure up the most unexpected resources. The final push into criminality came when he lied in court to protect a gangland boss in return for £20,000. With suspicions raised, Beech was placed under investigation, but he had soon fled the country after killing DS Boulton.
Beech's on the run exploits were featured in the two spin off series' Beech on the Run and Beech is Back. Returning to The Bill in 2004, he was now imprisoned in Britain, but willing to work with Sun Hill in exchange for a transfer to a low security prison. In true Beech fashion, though, he made an escape during the transfer and was never seen again.
17. Reg Hollis (Jeff Stewart) - 1984 to 2008
How could I do a list of the greatest characters from The Bill and not include old Reg, one of the most loyal Sun Hill stalwarts?
A curious chap with a keen interest in trainspotting and model railways, Hollis is very much the eccentric loner of The Bill. Originally confined to desk duties, Hollis struggles to make many social connections with the other officers, but once he starts going on patrols with PC Des Taviner, Hollis becomes more sociable. Despite striking up a solid friendship with Taviner, it's Hollis who arrests him following his petrol bomb attack on the Sun Hill station.
Hollis' position as head moaner and professional bore at Sun Hill ensures that the majority of his tenure is spent as a singleton. However, love is in the air in the form of Front Desk Officer, Marilyn Chambers who is also a train enthusiast. Sadly, on the day that Des plans to propose to her, she dies in the 2005 Sun Hill fire leaving Reg heartbroken. He eventually left The Bill in 2008 following a terrorist bombing incident.
Having run for 27 years, this is, of course, only a handful of the amazing characters to pass through the doors of Sun Hill, so please let me know who else you fondly remember!


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Pierre Poulin
Pierre Poulin was born in 1958 in Canada.
He began his athletic career in freestyle skiing at the age of 16. Between 1979 and 1984, he won six World Cup freestyle competitions and participated in many other high-level championships.
He moved to Lac-Beauport in 1990 where he has lived ever since. Each trip around the world brings him back to his hometown.
Pierre Poulin is one of Canada's freestyle skiing legends and, as such, was dubbed the "snow painter" in 2014.
It has been said that "he is the painter of the highest mountain peaks and, like skiing, he glides through the world of colour and life".
He became an outstanding coach, winning a gold medal for the Swedish women's team and another medal in mogul skiing for the men. Pierre Poulin is "a true circus character, as unclassifiable as his raw art, a man of vertigo and jumps in the world of acrobatic sports from skiing to diving".
It was in 1992, when his mother gave him a box of paint, that he became a painter. From then on, he embarked on visual arts with passion and conviction. He studies the power of light and symbols.
He vigorously transcribes their energy through intense, complex and inspired paintings. He began exhibiting in 1996 in Montreal and then in Quebec City.
From 1996 to 2000, he exhibited at the Harrison Gallery at the World Trade Centre in Montreal, Canada.
Between 2006 and 2009, he exhibited in the United States and in Toronto (Canada). In 2006, he entered the prestigious Cirque du Soleil Collection of Guy Laliberté.
The work is exhibited at the company's international headquarters.
In 2013, he became a member of the Guilde artistique de Lac-Beauport, then in 2014, he became a member of the Regroupement des intervenants culturels de la Côte-de-Beaupré which manages the Circuit des Créateurs.
2015 is a pivotal year for Pierre Poulin. He became a permanent artist at Galerie Zen, located in Lac-Beauport, a suburb of Quebec City. That same year, two television documentaries were produced about him and his work. He was also noticed by an art critic and theorist who took a close interest in his work. She put a label on what he did; Pierre Poulin made art brut. He is one of the rare Canadian artists who practice art brut, singular or unclassifiable art. In 2015, he created a series of paintings for the two-time World Cup freestyle skiing winner Yves La Roche - an old friend - with whom he will choose each of the works that will illustrate his book "Solide comme La Roche". A painting illustrates each chapter of Yves La Roche's book, published in November 2015, which recounts the life and the terrible accident of this athlete who, like Pierre Poulin, marked his era.
Pierre Poulin became a member of the Collectif International d'Artistes ArtZoom (CIAAZ) in January 2016 to reach another level in his career as a painter. He is indexed with the world's leading art market information company, ArtPrice, as early as February 2016 where a few works are listed for sale. Subsequently, in March of the same year, he joined Art Total Multimedia, an international artist agency and art gallery, to be represented internationally.
Text by HeleneCaroline Fournier, specialized editor, art theorist, art critic


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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home sales rose last month to the highest level since February 2007 as buyers rushed to close deals before mortgage rates increased further.
Yet the gain could represent a temporary peak if higher rates slow sales in coming months.
Sales of previously occupied homes rose 1.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.48 million in August, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. That level is consistent with a healthy market.
August sales reflect contracts signed in June and July, when mortgage rates were rising steadily. The Realtors' group cautioned that buyer traffic dropped off significantly in August. That points to fewer sales in the fall.
Higher rates could also depress home buying next year, the Realtors' said. The group forecasts that sales will average 5.2 million in 2014. That's still better than the 4.19 million sales in 2010, when the housing market bottomed.
"We should expect some giveback in sales over the next several months," said Thomas Feltmate, an economist at TD Economics.
Steady job gains and low mortgage rates have fueled a recovery in housing since early last year. But rates have risen since May and have begun to restrain housing's rebound.
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was 4.57 percent last week, near a two-year high and more than a full percentage point higher than in May. That's when Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke suggested that the Fed could soon scale back its $85-billion-a-month bond purchase program, which is intended to keep interest rates low.
On Wednesday, in a surprise, the Fed decided against reducing its bond purchases. It said one key reason for its decision was the sharp increase in mortgage and other interest rates. Pulling back on its bond purchases could have sent such rates even higher.
Many economists say the housing recovery should withstand the recent rate increase. Mortgage rates are still quite low by historical standards.
"While higher mortgage rates are likely to temper existing home sales over the coming months, it by no means will derail the housing recovery," Feltmate said.
Other figures in the report were mixed. "Distressed" sales, which include foreclosures and homes with mortgages that exceed the home values, made up just 12 percent of sales. That was down from 23 percent a year earlier.
That means that traditional sales have risen 31 percent in the past year, said Paul Diggle, an economist at Capital Economics.
At the same time, potential homebuyers, particularly first-time purchasers, still appear to have difficulty qualifying for loans.
All-cash sales accounted for 32 percent of purchases, up from 27 percent a year ago. First-time buyers made up only 28 percent of sales, down from 31 percent a year earlier.
First-time buyers usually propel housing recoveries. But in recent years, they've struggled to meet higher credit standards. Many lenders also now require higher down payments.
The supply of available homes remains tight, the Realtors' group said. There were 2.25 million homes for sale last month, down 6 percent from a year earlier.
Rising prices could encourage developers to build more homes. Last month, builders broke ground on the most single-family homes since February and sought the most permits to build those homes in more than five years.
Homebuilder confidence remained at its highest level in nearly eight years in September, according to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders. But builders are starting to worry that sales may slow in coming months if rates keep rising, the survey found.


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By Alan Greene, MD
Exercise is a green approach to health care. Yes, a green pregnancy means making the most of what you take into your body, through what you eat, drink, and breathe, and also absorb through your skin, hair, and nails. But how you move your body is another powerful green way to make a difference. There are many benefits of exercise during pregnancy, including improved physical conditioning, strength, flexibility, and stamina. It builds endurance for labor and delivery and a quicker postnatal recovery. By exercising regularly, you may be able to reduce some of the common discomforts of pregnancy such as backache, swelling, and constipation. Most of all, you feel great about yourself when you exercise.
How Exercise Can Help More Than Medication
Let's take a look at the effects of exercise versus medications for two of the most important complications of pregnancy.
Gestational Diabetes
As many as one in eight women will develop gestational diabetes sometime during their pregnancies, increasing health risks for themselves and their babies. Researchers at the University of Southern California School of Medicine studied a group of women who had already developed gestational diabetes and who had fasting blood glucose levels high enough to require insulin. Half of the women in the study received the recommended insulin. The other half got personal trainers instead. The trainers supervised the women while they did simple twenty-minute stints on exercise bikes.
The results were startling: moderate aerobic exercise was equally effective to insulin! Blood glucose levels were statistically the same in both groups.
If exercise can be a prescription-strength way to control gestational diabetes that has already developed, how much better to be active throughout pregnancy and perhaps prevent the problem in the first place.
Insulin costs in the United States are staggering. The state Medicaid programs alone pay $500 million a year just for the drug. The indirect costs of diabetes are huge. Exercise is a green approach to health care.
A complication of a pregnancy in which blood pressure increases and blood flow to the baby decreases. The only effective treatment for preeclampsia is to deliver the baby, so it contributes to the growing epidemic (and resource cost) of preterm deliveries. Again, regular brisk walking or other moderate physical activity begun during pregnancy significantly lowers the risk of preeclampsia. The benefit is even greater if the exercise is begun before pregnancy. As thankful as I am for neonatal intensive care units, they also represent one of the most intense uses of resources in health care. A walk in the park is a much greener way to deal with preeclampsia, when possible.
Prenatal Yoga
Yoga is one of the oldest physical practices in existence. Yoga balances mind and body, work and relaxation. Through movement, posture, relaxation, meditation, and intentional breathing, yoga aims to bring a healthy, lively, flexible approach to life. With its emphasis on harmony and balance, it is a beautiful metaphor for raising baby green.
Two recent studies compared an hour of prenatal yoga daily to an hour of brisk walking daily. One of the studies looked just at women with uncomplicated pregnancies. In this study, those who were randomly assigned to the yoga group were significantly more likely to have an ideal weight baby, significantly less likely to have preterm labor, and significantly less likely to develop hypertension than the women who exercised an hour a day by walking.
The other similar study looked at women with complicated pregnancies, who had already been diagnosed with abnormal blood flow through the umbilical and uterine arteries. These women were at increased risk of delivering babies that were too small. Again, those randomly assigned to the yoga group were significantly more likely to have a normal weight baby than those who walked for the same amount of time.
If you are interested in a home guide to yoga before and after having a baby, I like Anna Getty's Guide to Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, a DVD boxed set that is great for both beginners and for seasoned practitioners. As with any exercise, you can overdo it with yoga. Be careful not to strain yourself, and have your instructor check to be sure you're doing it the best way for you.
The Green Exercise Standard
I agree with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology in recommending 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day, or at least on most days. We all know that this is a good idea, but having a baby is a fantastic time to make this resolution stick.
Talk with your pregnancy health care team before embarking on your activity plan. Some exercise is wonderful. Too much, or the wrong kind, is not. And some pregnant women should not exercise or should exercise in an even gentler way.
But for most women, exercise during pregnancy is a wonderful benefit, giving you stronger muscles, denser bones, healthier joints, and less chance of urinary incontinence. And exercise also wards off the baby blues or postpartum depression.
Dr. Alan Greene, author of Raising Baby Green, is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of California San Francisco. In addition to being the founder of www.DrGreene.com, he is the Chief Medical Officer of A.D.A.M., and the Pediatric Expert for WebMD. He is the Chair Elect of The Organic Center and on the Advisory Board of Healthy Child Healthy World. Dr. Greene appears frequently on TV, radio, websites, and in print including appearances on The Today Show, Fox and Friends, The Wall Street Journal, Parents Magazine, and US Weekly. Dr. Greene is a practicing pediatrician at Stanford University's Packard Children's Hospital.


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Symbols in the features list may be in any package, but in practice they are generally in the KEYWORD package. This is because KEYWORD is the package used by default when reading[2] feature expressions in the #+ and #- reader macros. Code that needs to name a feature[2] in a package P (other than KEYWORD) can do so by making explicit use of a package prefix for P, but note that such code must also assure that the package P exists in order for the feature expression to be read[2]---even in cases where the feature expression is expected to fail.
It is generally considered wise for an implementation to include one or more features identifying the specific implementation, so that conditional expressions can be written which distinguish idiosyncrasies of one implementation from those of another. Since features are normally symbols in the KEYWORD package where name collisions might easily result, and since no uniquely defined mechanism is designated for deciding who has the right to use which symbol for what reason, a conservative strategy is to prefer names derived from one's own company or product name, since those names are often trademarked and are hence less likely to be used unwittingly by another implementation.


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Popeyes Is Making Chicken With Cookies and What Is Happening With the World?
Popeyes and chicken go together like cookies and milk, which is to say the chain believes chicken and cookies go together.
The fast food outlet is now offering Sweet & Crunchy Tenders, which, according to Delish, "are breaded in crumbled shortbread cookies."
FoodBeast gave the offering a thumbs up, but the rest of the Internet is, well, not as into it. The chicken is only available until June 25, which, depending on your point of view, is not nearly long enough or waaay too long to be an option for hungry customers.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Doritos is upping the prize for its annual "Crash the Super Bowl" contest, bringing in Michael Bay, a big name movie director who is no stranger to crashes himself.
The Frito Lay snack chip brand's seventh annual contest allows viewers to submit their own Doritos commercials. Fans vote on their favorites to appear during the big game.
If the ads score well on the USA Today Ad Meter, which measures the popularity of Super Bowl commercials, contestants win cash prizes of up to $1 million. But this time, winners will also get the chance to work with Bay, known for such films as "Transformers, "Pearl Harbor" and "Armageddon," on the next "Transformers movie."
"We realized entrants sometimes want a shot at breaking into the entertainment industry more than the $1 million prize giveaway," said Ram Krishnan, vice president of marketing, Frito-Lay North America, which is owned by PepsiCo Inc. "So we're giving them that chance by working on the next 'Transformers' move."
The winner's role in the making of the "Transformers" movie will depend on where his or her interest lies.
Another change: Doritos will debut a Facebook app that will let anyone volunteer to help others create an ad. Users of the ad can donate their time, props, or locations to help make the ad.
"Consumers told us 'I would love to participate but I have no interest or the talent to make a video,'" said Krishnan. "The app lets anyone pitch in."
There were 6,100 entrants last year, up from 4,500 the year before. Krishnan expects even more this year.
The Super Bowl will be played Feb. 3 in New Orleans and will be broadcast by CBS.
People can submit ads for the contest between Oct. 8 and Nov. 16 at www.facebook.com/DoritosUSA. Five finalist ads will be announced in January and consumers will then be able to vote for their favorite online.
The Super Bowl is advertising's largest showcase. The National Football League's championship game garnered an estimated 111.3 million viewers when it aired last February, according to Nielsen.