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BOTH opponents and supporters of the war in Iraq seem reluctant to raise the issue of what's going on there now as an issue in the presidential race.
Opponents, of course, can't deny that things are better than a year ago – and may fear that this could persuade voters that President Bush was right after all.
After all, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid decided that the war was "lost" a year ago. And critics have sounded the tocsins about the supposedly coming Iraqi civil war for five years. (Some even suggested at times that Iraq was already in civil war.) They've also predicted "the end of Iraq," including its de facto partition into sectarian cantons. Yet Iraq has defied all those predictions.
Perhaps worse for the antiwar crowd, close examination of Iraq's situation today might lend credence to Bush's analysis that the Islamic Republic in Iran has emerged as the chief troublemaker there. That could lead only to one conclusion: the need to act against Tehran.
War supporters share that concern, though for different reasons: They can't seem to build a consensus on dealing with the Iranian threat. Since they also can't be sure the recent easing of the situation in Iraq will last until Election Day, it may seem wisest not to push the issue.
But how to avoid a serious discussion about Iraq now? War opponents have an easy answer: Focus on the ugly parts of the past five years.
They claim that the war was illegal, presumably because France's Jacques Chirac didn't specifically approve it and the UN's Kofi Annan moaned about it two years after the fact.
And they cite pseudo-studies that claim hundreds of thousands of Iraqi deaths as a result of Saddam Hussein's demise – conveniently ignoring the fact that these studies (including a scandalous one published by the Lancet) have been exposed as bogus.
They also bring up the scandals of Abu Ghraib, allegations against profiteering by big US companies, and, last but not least, the fact that no weapons of mass destruction were found in Iraq.
If war opponents always shift the focus back to the past, war supporters look to a putative future – countering their foes' jeremiads with some of their own.
Their catalogue of coming catastrophes runs something like this: If America abandons Iraq now, genocide would follow; al Qaeda would revive; Iran would benefit enormously; the Middle East would become destabilised; America's word would be devalued, and so on.
All of that, of course, might happen – we simply don't know.
For my part, I don't think that a US departure would lead to genocide. The Iraqis are not Huttus and Tutsis; the sectarian war we witnessed a couple of years ago was a war of the sectarians – not a conflict that set neighbor against neighbor as in Rwanda or former Yugoslavia.
Nor do I think that al Qaeda would be revived. Al Qaeda in Iraq has had its back broken. Having lost the popular base it once had in parts of Sunni Iraq, it has little prospect of winning power anywhere in the country.
I don't think that Iran would benefit either. On the contrary, it might find itself bearing some of the burden that America now bears in Iraq. And that does not look like beneficial for a fundamentally weak and fragile state like the Islamic Republic, which increasingly faces challenges at home.
Would the Middle East be further destabilized? Again, we don't know. The US presence has helped keep some tensions under control; its departure could release them, leading to regional wars. But even a major war, like the Iran-Iraq one in the 1980s, wouldn't necessarily affect the broader balance of power.
Even the argument that US withdrawal could devalue "America's word" isn't that strong. Most people, in the Middle East as elsewhere, know that elections change US administrations and that the priority of each party is to win power, not to comfort allies.
Three decades ago, America abandoned its allies in South Vietnam to massacre, concentration camps and boat-people ordeals. It shut its doors to the shah of Iran, a lifelong ally – and, after admitting him for medical treatment, quickly expelled him in the most humiliating manner. Yet, elsewhere, America's word was not devalued.
Why? America is estimated with regard to its economic, military and cultural power – all likely to remain unsurpassed in for the foreseeable future.
Perhaps more important, when all is said and done, is that the America has often behaved better than other major powers in history. All big powers betray; the United States has betrayed less than most, and les brazenly.
THE only useful debate about Iraq would focus on what is happening now – not what happened five years ago or what might happen five years from now.
It is what is happening now that makes new Iraq worth fighting for – not only for the Americans but also for all who dream of a free, pluralist, prosperous Middle East.
Iraq has bled, but remained unbowed. Iraq has resisted al Qaeda and the Iranian terror machine. Iraqis are learning to build a new society based on pluralism and are discovering the values that, in time, helped develop the Western democracies.
Despite all its sufferings, or perhaps because of them, Iraq has not succumbed to the forces of darkness, partly thanks to continued US support. That good news merits being part of the presidential debate.


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Monday, November 19, 2007
My Baby is One
Dear Dylan,
One year ago your daddy and I were watching the Steelers play football and you kicked me really hard, as if to say, "Look out Mommy! Look out world, here I come!" Just three hours later, I was holding you in my arms, and I knew my life would never be the same. It was the most exciting day of my life, and my heart was overflowing with love for you.
You've been through a lot your first year of life - colic, ezcema, daily stretches, physical therapy, specialists, x-rays, doctor visits, and a helmet, and you have taken it all in stride. Those first four months that you had colic were rough, Dylan, but I knew there was a happy boy in there somewhere just waiting to get out, and you have! You are such a pleasant, happy kid, who loves to laugh, and who does so passionately! I love to make you smile, and hear your infectious laugh, and I love watching you make all your discoveries and reach each amazing milestone.
My life certainly has changed since you came along, but I love it! I love that every morning when I come in to get you out of your crib, you are smiling, and excited to see me. I love how excited you are to go anywhere, when you don't even know where we are going! I love hearing you babble in the backseat and see you smile at yourself in the mirror while I'm driving. I love watching the affect you have on the men in your life - your daddy, both your grandpas, and even your great grandpa. They all light up when you are in the room. I love taking you new places, and introducing you to new things. I love your little shoes lined up by the door. I love your little coat hanging next to ours. I love your tiny toothbrush (for your 6 teeth!), that sits amidst our giant ones. I even love the toys that have taken over the house. I love being a mom. More specifically, I love being YOUR mom. Even more specifically, I love YOU! More than I can possibly say with words.
Happy Birthday, my sweet boy.
11 comments:
- Pam said...
Happy Birthday Dylan! Thank you for sharing this special and amazing milestone with all of us! How precious! Looks like he really enjoys that cake! I love pictures of the cake eating fun! Thank you for allowing us to be part of this joy!
- November 19, 2007 at 7:09 PM
- Karen said...
Happy Birthday! What a wonderful mom he's been blessed with.
- November 20, 2007 at 5:24 AM
- Mary said...
That is a really sweet letter to your babe!
I tagged you on my blog for 7 random things. Hope you don't mind :)
- November 20, 2007 at 6:45 AM
- Julia said...
3 hours?? Post that story!
- November 20, 2007 at 7:17 AM
- Burgh Baby's Mom said...
I hope he at least was kind enough to let you finish watching the game. Three hours! Wow--Dylan's faster than Willie Parker!
Happy Birthday, Dylan!
- November 20, 2007 at 8:24 AM
Happy Birthday Dylan! And Happy Birthing Day Jen! What a beautiful letter and wonderfully expressed sentiments - a perfect way to close out his first year and look forward to the years to come.
- November 20, 2007 at 10:07 AM
- Kellan said...
Happy Birthday to your precious Dylan - and he is adorable!!! You are very blessed. See you soon, Kellan
- November 20, 2007 at 11:24 AM
- Jen said...
Pam, Thanks! He didn't really like the icing, and the blue coloring does NOT wash off for days!
Karen, What a nice thing to say, thank you.
Mary, I'm sorry but I just did the 7 random things tag. I'm up for any others that come around, though. Thanks for thinking of me.
Julia, I just might do that! It is a great story.
BBM, Nope, I never did see the end of that game, even though we taped it, but I'm so glad we won because that makes the story perfect!
Driving, "Happy Birthing Day" - that is the first time I've heard that. I like it. Thanks!
Thanks, Kellan. I sure am.
- November 20, 2007 at 5:05 PM
- Shellie said...
That made me cry! Love the cake pic too!
- November 21, 2007 at 7:17 PM
- Sparx said...
Oh! Happy Birthday Dylan! I'm so sorry I missed this one... what a great post.
- November 28, 2007 at 1:26 PM
- Becky said...
Oh he's ADORABLE. What a cutie pie!
- December 3, 2007 at 6:43 PM

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^^ndsrelease-2962^^Contributed by Triforce
is this some sort of demo? or a combo 2in1 game pack?
Was this the one from last year? Had that Football RPG demo and the 2nd Layton game plus a Layton episode not to be released commercially.
A rental from Tsutaya (like Blockbuster)
What's the difference between this and the Silver version?
I'm about to check it out now.
This has a demo of Professor Layton: The Last Time Travel (Professor Layton 3) on it, along with some other game.
this is 2in1 game pack...with demo?
Ah again this IPB Logo Icon...
Whoa, Layton 3?! Cool! And that's RPG looking game...
Was the "silver" edition one ever dumped?
EDIT: yes it was, thanks to myself for such a fast answer
Well it looks like the other game is another demo of Inazuma Eleven, which I hope comes out here soon.
Nice, I think it'd be cool if Nintendo decided to send/give out at game stores and in Nintendo Power magazines NDS game demos for folks to take home and play.
You look rather stupid standing in Gamestop with your DS, playing a demo.
Thanks Tri
There are 2 Layton things.
The bottom one seems to be then demo which is 10 puzzles i think.
The other appears to be perhaps a full game??? of Layton
And the top thing... I assume its a football RPG as has been said.
This is from last years TGS and is the final Layton game, Inazuma Eleven and an exclusive Layton side story.
Source: http://gonintendo.com/?p=36027
So the layton "Side Story" on that one is note the same as the one on the Silver edition, right?
Do you think we'll ever see those translated?
I reckon we'll either see it on one of the English releases of the next two Layton, on a download station or even through the Wii.
The full Akuma no Hako game has the contents of the Silver demo (Inazuma Evelen Taikenban 2.0 and Layton Kyouju to London no Kyuujitsu, which it seems are also on this Gold edition) included - you get the option to try them or start the proper game when you start up. Perhaps they will do the same for the English version (although you'd guess they'd drop the football game).
It is quite a nice intro/preface to the story of the second game, however it is based in just screen (Layton's office) and the 10 puzzles are all from the first game so if you've played it there won't be any new puzzles for you to try.
Actually, from the comment below it sounds like the Akuma no Hako full game but looking at the box closely and seeing it says Akuma no Hako Taikenban so it is probably exactly the same but with just the start of the Akuma no Hako game only (as far as getting on the train would seem a logical point/no. of puzzles to include).


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Find a Hotel
Bath History!
The City of Bath is one of the most fascinating cities in the country. First and foremost it is well known for its Roman remains. Hadrian's Wall in the north of England and the Roman baths in this city are the most outstanding Roman remains in the country. The City of Bath has originated and developed around its hot spring waters, hence its name. It is a city with a remarkable variety of Roman, medieval and Georgian architecture. It also has much in common with the nearby Cotswolds; its architectural gems are of the same golden coloured stone. The origins of the city are shrouded in mystery and legend. Two of the city's spas have statues of Bladud, son of Hudibras, the eighth king of the Britons. Legend would have it that it was he who founded the city in 863 BC. According to the legend, after contracting leprosy, he was banished from court and lived as a swineherd in the marshes. One of the pigs also contracted leprosy but was cured after wallowing in the mud near the springs. Prince Bladud did the same and he, too, was cured and returned to court. When he became king he moved his court to the place of his cure and called it Aquae Sulis, Waters of the Sun. So goes the legend. The hot springs that have given Bath its name have been rushing to the surface at a constant temperature of 50°C since time immemorial. They were certainly known to the Celts but it was only with the arrival of the Romans that the spas grew in fame and prosperity, attracting high ranking officers in the Roman army from all over Europe.
The town was firmly established in the first two decades of the Roman invasion of AD 43 and it was the Romans who gave the name to the original town: Aquae Sulis and it was they who built the temple which incorporated in its name ("Sul Minerva") the religious beliefs of Romans and Celts alike. One important archaeological find was the head of Sul, the Celtic sun god. Around this health resort the Romans built a temple and a forum and the city began to expand around these focal points and was later circumscribed by the building of the town walls. When the Roman Empire began to collapse and the Roman armies left England, as in the rest of the country, what they had constructed in Bath also fell into decay. The Saxons were, of course, aware of the existence and importance of the town but their limited knowledge and expertise meant that the springs were neglected. They gradually became covered in alluvial mud and hidden from sight for over a thousand years to be rediscovered only towards the end of the 19th century. The town, however, continued to develop: in around 760 King Offa founded an Abbey dedicated to St Peter and in which Edgar was crowned king. This event alone is sufficient proof of the enormous importance of Bath at that time.
The Norman conquest brought to a halt the development of the town and it was almost destroyed during the conflicts between William Rufus and his barons. Another attempt to revive the town, which again proves its importance, was when Rufus invited the Bishop of Bath and Wells to move the episcopal seat to Bath and construction began on the cathedral, which was much larger than the present Abbey. At the same time interest was revived in the spring waters and Bath became recognised as a centre of healing. This brought great prosperity to the town. Bath also benefited from of the wealthy wool trade that characterised the surrounding Cotswolds area in general. The popularity of the baths, however, was also the cause of their decline. The people that flocked to the waters were poor and could not afford alternative treatment. The Baths deteriorated rapidly and it is reported that they actually became a health hazard rather than a source of cure for illnesses. It was the antiquary John Leland who noted this unfortunate decline. In 1533 he wrote of the Cross Bath that it was "much frequentid of people diseased with lepre, pokkes, scabbes and great aches". Not a very healthy situation for a health resort Further attempts at a revival of the town came with a series of royal visits: Queen Elizabeth I came in 1574 and so did Queen Anne, wife of James I in 1613 and then there were also frequent visits by Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I.
The town was to undergo a further setback in its fortunes during the Civil War when the town was occupied first by Royalists and later by the Parliamentarians. It was at the outbreak of the Civil War that the walls of the town were rebuilt. The final process in the definitive economic recovery of Bath came with the arrival of the Swansea-born dandy Richard 'Beau' Nash, Bath's most distinguished citizen. When he was appointed Master of Ceremonies, an office whose duty it was to regulate the social life of the town, Bath became the centre of the social life of the nation and was visited by many fashionable people. This new impetus created the need for the construction of numerous buildings of architectural interest to reflect the wealth of the newcomers. The fashionable life of the town and the development of its architecture went hand in hand. The most prominent architects responsible for the excellent monuments of artistic beauty are the Woods, John Wood a Yorkshire architect, his son, also John, and Ralph Allen. Allen, a successful businessman, bought the Combe Down stone quarries and he and John Wood together in their respective spheres of influence transformed the town. On the death of his father John Wood the younger carried on this partnership.
The role of Bath as social centre of England lasted as long as Nash was alive. After his death the social enthusiasm of the city gradually but inexorably petered out. In recognition of his contribution to the development of the city a statue to Nash was erected in 1752 in the Pump Room. The last house he lived in still stands and is now a restaurant. It was under the influence of Nash that the the city was transfromed into a fashionable spa. He left his indelible mark on the urban development in Bath in the form of many grandiose buildings of architectural excellence. The most prominent of these are undoubtedly Royal Crescent completed in 1774 by John Wood the younger and the Circus built by both father and son over a period of twenty years. A number of important figures have had connections with Royal Crescent and Circus: Sir Isaac Pitman lived at No. 12, Royal Crescent and Sheriden eloped with Elizabeth Linley from No. 11. William Pitt lived in what is now Nos. 7 and 8, Gainsborough at No. 17 and David Livingstone at No. 13.


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How do I display the captions on a projector?
Q: How do I display captions and translations on a projector screen or extra display?
A: To display spf.io output (slides, captions, translation, etc.) on a projector screen, complete the following steps:
- On the computer connected to the projector, open up Google Chrome and log into spf.io.
- Find the session for your event and click on the Projector icon (the Projector view will open in a new tab)
- Click on the settings icon in the bottom left hand corner
- Select the language(s) you wish to assign to the projector. You can assign up to 3 languages on the same screen.
- Click on the Formatting tab and make changes to the display until it is to your liking
- Click on the double arrow icon to pop out the projector controls into a separate window
- Drag the Projector view tab into the projector display
- Click Fullscreen in spf.io's projector controls
- Test run the output of slides/captions
- Clear the projector once you are done with the test run. You're ready to display content on the screen!


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Annual Conference
Every year, there is a three-day intensive conference that provides exposure to national experts, leading edge information and opportunities for shared learning with peers. This conference is held at various locations around the state of Georgia and South Carolina. Specific "tracks" relating to particular professional groups or certain areas of the spectrum of aging services are addressed regularly during the year through Institute Forums and Symposia.
The 2018 Joint Annual Conference with LeadingAge South Carolina will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Greenville, SC.
Click HERE for host Hotel Reservations
Click HERE for overflow Hotel Reservations
Click HERE for the 2018 Exhibitor | Sponsor Prospectus
Click HERE for the Attendee Registration Brochure
2017 Annual Conference Highlights
A message from Mark Lowell, Chair of the LeadingAge Georgia Board of Directors:
"Congrats to all those who planned the LeadingAge Georgia and South Carolina annual conference at the Marriott on Hilton Head Island. A special thank you to the LeadingAge Georgia staff, Walter, Jacque and Susan for their efforts to provide all members, vendors and presenters an excellent experience! Thank you to all the sponsors and vendors who supported our annual solutions center expo. Our membership is very appreciative of your support. Thank you to all the presenters for the education sessions that were of a national conference quality experience."
Click HERE to view the 2017 Conference photo gallery.
Premier Sponsors:
Sodexo Quality of Life Services
The Compliance Store
Emerald Sponsors:
BB&T Capital Markets
SFCS Architects
TIS Insurance
Ruby Sponsors:
Davis Architects
TD Bank
|MobilityWorks Commercial
|Aegis Therapies
|Modern Systems Inc.
|Alliant Quality
|Morrison Community Living
|Neil Medical Pharmacy
|Aon Risk Solutions
|Apollo Corporation & Adjust-A-Sink
|Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
|Parker Young Construction & Firestar
|AssuredPartners NL
|Atlanta Roofing Resources
|BB&T Capital Markets
|PruittHealth Pharmacy
|Bluespire Senior Living
|Qbix Accounting Solutions
|Brasfield & Gorrie
|Red Coat Services
|Cardinal Kinetics, LLC
|Carolina Senior Care, Inc.
|CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
|Select Rehabilitation Inc.
|Combined Worksite Solutions
|SFCS Architects
|Continuum CRM
|Shaw Industries
|Davis Architects
|SmartLinx Solutions
|Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
|Sodexo Seniors
|ECM Solutions
|Southeastern Paper Group
|Elliott Davis Decosimo
|SouthMed, Inc.
|Edwards Construction Services
|Stewart & Conners Architects
|Forbo Flooring Systems
|Summer Classics Contract
|Functional Pathways
|SunTrust Bank
|Genesis Rehabilitation Services
|TD Bank
|Gordon Food Service
|GreatCall, Inc.
|The Compliance Store
|Grove Medical
|The Eden Alternative
|Hamlin Capital Advisors
|The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.
|Healthpro - Healthcare
|THW Design
|Invacare Corp
|TIS Insurance Services, Inc.
|Kimberly-Clark Professional
|UBS Institutional Consulting
|Lancaster Pollard
|Unidine Corporation
|Linkmedia 360
|US Foods
|Visiting Nurse Health System
|McMillan Pazdan Smith Architects
|Walker Marketing
|Medline Industries
|Winyah Pharmacy Solutions
|Med-Mizer, Inc.
|Zeigler Capital Markets
|Metz Culinary Management
|zumBrunnen, Inc.


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No matter whether you are just starting a business or have been in business for years and need a stronger presence on the web, there's no doubt you will have questions about web design and concerns about the process. Please see some of the most frequently asked questions I receive.
Video production also involves a great deal of detail and information, so I have laid out some frequently asked questions for you to get a little more familiar. I'm sure you may have questions of your own so feel free to contact me, and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Website Questions
As a general rule, I don't like for projects to take more than 4-6 weeks at the longest. The reason for this is that if a project takes too long it tends to lose steam. Of course, some larger projects will take longer and some smaller projects will be completed much more quickly. If you have a specific deadline in mind, just let me know. I can meet most deadlines easily, as long as I don't have to sacrifice the quality of your project.
The most important thing you need is a vision for your business and what you hope to accomplish. If you have design preferences like color, style, etc, let me know early on and we can discuss them to see what will work best to attract your target audience. I will ask you questions along the way to make sure we end up with a design, brand and functionality that you will be excited about.
Of course! No one knows your business better than you do, so the more input you can give me the better. Don't worry if you don't have a creative bone in your body though – as long as you can describe your business purpose and goals to me, I can take care of everything else!
All of my websites and designs are unique to the individual client. Your business and situation are unique to you and each project has its own requirements and features. It is for this reason that I don't have a simple table of costs. We will discuss everything you want to accomplish with your design, brand and website and discuss the price according to what YOUR situation requires. Please keep in mind that website and logo design is much more than just putting together pretty pictures and text. There is a psychology involved to attract your target audience as well as a technical proficiency required to handle all the different browsers, devices, operating systems, screen resolutions and more than come along with website design. As such, the amount of time, experience and knowledge involved is billed accordingly.
Domain Name Registration and Hosting are both necessary for your website to exist on the Internet. To put it simply,your domain name is the street address and your hosting is the house itself that contains all of the files that makeup your site. The business I have partnered with, hostmonster.com, can handle both of these services for you, and I highly recommend them.
Absolutely! I offer a full range of business solutions in addition to design. I understand that not every business owner has a technical mind, so I will handle everything for you and then relay all of your login information to keep for your records.
While under contract and before the project is completed, I retain ownership of all designs. Once I receive your final payment, you own everything and can do with it what you wish.
SEO is one of the most common website questions I receive. Search Engine Optimization (or SEO) is the science of making your website more easily found by the search engines, so your business appears as high as possible in search results list. Do you need SEO? Absolutely! SEO is an involved process and something that takes continued work to truly be effective, but if persistent and done properly the return on your hard work could be the difference between a business that sits and a business that flourishes.
One of the more common questions about web design I receive is, "Can I make changes myself once we are done?" A Content Management System (or CMS) is a backend administration area of your website where you can make changes to your content and view analytics about traffic to your site. I provide all of my clients with a Content Management System on their websites. Once we have completed the design and launch of your website, I will walk you step by step on how to make changes and additions to your website.
Video Questions
HD or High Definition is a term that is most often used to describe TV sets and videos that have higher resolutions compared to the standard. Standard definition TV sets and video are commonly called 480p, referring to the 480 rows of pixels from top to bottom. HD usually contains 720 or 1080 rows from top to bottom, thus the 720p/1080p designations. While both 720p and 1080p are HD formats, I shoot all of my videos in 1080p and then scale them down if necessary just so we always have access to the highest resolution.
Once your project is completed I can deliver it to you in a number of ways. From online to DVD, you will receive your final product in the format that best suits your needs. Digital files will be delivered at the desired sizes in Quicktime (.mov) format by default unless otherwise requested.
I am absolutely available to shoot both inside and outside. Please keep in mind however, there certain circumstances where a scheduled outdoor shoot may not be possible, such as in inclement weather.
Yes. I am available to travel anywhere in the United States for a shoot. However, I do require that transportation costs, lodging, and a small per diem be added to the cost of the shoot. All of these fees are required up front in order for the shoot to begin.
Because there are so many different elements involved in a video shoot, there is no simple answer to this question. The price can be affected by the number of cameras used, additional gear needed, number of days for the shoot, travel time, etc. Contact me and let's talk about your specific project so we can work up a unique quote for you. I require a 50% down payment to reserve the dates and the remaining payment before I can deliver any full resolution final pieces. If your project requires special payment terms then we can discuss that as well.
Some shoots do require additional equipment. I'll handle all the details regarding obtaining the necessary extras, but the resntal costs will be added to your final cost. Any up front rental fees I'll need to pay will be due from you prior to the shoot.
If you have existing footage that you'd like for me to edit, color correct, animate, etc., no problem! If you want your footage to be incorporated in with new footage I shoot, we'll sit down to discuss the details. Please keep in mind that your footage may be a different size and/or resolution than what I shoot and can look really bad if expanded to match footage shot in 1080p. In this case we may want to shoot in a slightly lesser footage such as 720p, and/or find a creative way to incorporate your footage so it flows well with the project.
Don't see your question?
If you don't see your question answered here. Feel free to contact me and let's get you taken care of!


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My 'Why' of Becoming a Social EntrepreneurIn April 2015 I started my journey on a path to the unknown as a social entrepreneur. I was one of the lucky ones who, after entering a competition run by Beyond Business at the Bromley by Bow Centre, was shortlisted from over 100 candidates to pitch my idea for N.ableD in front of private investors from Investec Bank. Thankfully, I didn't have long to find out their answer and the rest, as they say, is history. I owe everything to Beyond Business who have been running their yearly competition to find people who, like me, want to turn their social enterprise business idea into a reality.
I see N.ableD as my chance to put right for others what went horribly wrong for my dad. For those of you who haven't heard this story yet, my reasons for starting N.ableD are because of the following true story which I will share with you here.
Three years ago my father was hospitalised for an existing medical condition that required him to stay on a ward as an inpatient for 3 months. Prior to this admission, he was working in a respectable job for a local government office and was living a comfortable life in his rented flat in South London. Around the same time my dad was hospitalised, I had already decided to change careers to work in the health and fitness industry.
By the time my dad was discharged from hospital he could no longer walk without losing his balance and falling over. His speech was slurred and the people who didn't know us would always ask me whether he had had a stroke. His rapid decline was an awful thing to witness and I was horrified by the number of changes I saw in his overall mobility, mental well-being and confidence.
The medication he was prescribed on the ward for his existing medical condition seemed to be playing a huge part in his deterioration as these changes only started happening once he was in hospital and being medicated. The staff on the ward told me that his brain scan had shown loss of white matter, suggestive of early onset Alzheimer's Disease. What I couldn't understand though was how someone could go from being able to walk, work in a government office and able to use public transport to then 3 month's later being unable to work again or walk without falling to the floor.
Several months passed by and my father was now under the care of Adult Social Services as he needed round the clock care at home from double-up carers who visited him four times a day, 7 days a week. My father never left the flat, other than to go to hospital in a patient ambulance. He wasn't offered any additional support in the community to access services nor was he eligible for any home visits by the NHS community physiotherapy team because the cause of his rapid deterioration was still under investigation.
So I took it upon myself to find my dad his own private physiotherapist who, for £100 an hour, willingly came to his aid. I knew we couldn't keep paying that kind of money indefinitely but at the same time I had to do something to help him from losing all his mobility and independence! Sadly my dad just wasn't enjoying being passively mobilised and wanted to be left alone. I had to respect my dad's wishes even though I knew it would be a bad idea in the longer-term. The physiotherapist said they would be happy to show me the exercises that I could do with him but my dad was having none of it.
I later enquired with Age UK about chair-based exercises and was given a number to call for Falls Prevention. After phoning them, I was told that my father would be expected to attend group classes in the community as they didn't offer home-based support. I tried to explain that my father couldn't get out of his flat because he couldn't use public transport nor was their a ramp on the estate to get him down to street level (whenever I had to take him to hospital the ambulance staff had to use an electric stair-climber and there was only 1 of these available in the borough). The Falls Prevention team told me that it would be up to the community NHS physiotherapy team to visit my dad at home instead.
So here we were, full circle. And here it was that the seed for N.ableD was planted.
From what I could tell there was no service available, that even the GP was aware of, that sent experienced, knowledgeable and trusted exercise professionals into a person's home who could work on improving that person's strength, mobility and confidence – all of which is easily achievable once a person starts the journey of becoming more physically active. The situation I had found were that the services that already existed either had an excessive waiting list, wanted to charge around £100 per hour, didn't return calls or worse still, simply refused to assess the person.
What upset me even more than this was that it is so well documented in scientific journals, the media and on the NHS' own website about the importance of physical activity in keeping both the mind and body healthy. I just couldn't understand why preventative measures, such as helping someone to stay physically active and independent at home, weren't being taken seriously as a way to ensure that a person's health and well-being was maintained and their risk of developing further debilitating medical conditions was significantly reduced (e.g. Did you know the chances of someone developing osteoarthritis is reduced by a whopping 83% if they are physically active? Statistics all readily available on the NHS website)
And yet the same month my service was being brought into existence, my father was being moved into a 24-hour nursing-led facility – the place where he would now begin paying nearly £1000 per month in fees. By this point, he had deteriorated so badly that he wasn't even opening his eyes, speaking or eating. He was quite frankly, dying.
Now it is my mission as N.ableD's founder and director to help those people who are struggling at home with their health who are looking for an intervention. We are a team of specialist exercise professionals, physiotherapists and nutritional therapists who work collaboratively to support those who are hidden away in our communities who want the help to become well again – all by making positive lifestyle changes. Starting the journey of becoming more physically active and making the right food and drink choices will certainly go a long way to ensure that both you and your loved one's mobility, well-being and independence is preserved…well into the future.
Written by Nadine Denneth, Founder & Director of N.ableD


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Whether lecturing in the classroom or just giving a presentation, transparencies on an overhead projector can help explain complicated subjects or give you a way to help those you are presenting to a way of following along with the content. The only difference between creating a transparency and a normal printout is the type of paper used.
Check your type of printer. See if you have an ink-jet or laser printer before purchasing your transparency paper. This will make a huge difference in the quality of your prints.
Create your notes. You can do this in nearly any program. Microsoft PowerPoint and Word are just two of the programs you can use.
Make sure to use a larger font size and to allow enough space between your lines of text. This will make the print on your transparency considerably more legible.
Load your transparency paper into the printer. The transparency paper will usually indicate which side should face up.
Print your transparencies, and use them.
Things You Will Need
- Transparency paper
- Printer
- Computer
- Test your printer on plain paper before using your transparencies. Transparencies can be expensive, and doing this will make sure that your printer is working correctly. To save money, you can also write out your notes on transparencies with a wet-erase marker. Doing this will allow you to reuse your transparencies. Simply wipe them off with water and a paper towel.


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For AW17 Pretty Green and Gloverall have collaborated on a British made duffle coat capsule collection.
The collection sees the classic Gloverall Monty Duffle coat reworked in two styles, each available in two colourways. The first style features a hand sewn Union Jack flag placed on the front and back body panels. This flag is garment dyed onto our black duffle coat.
The second style incorporates the AW17 black label paisley design as the interior lining and hood facing.
Gloverall has become one of the most respected and loved British outerwear brands, playing a part in fashion and culture through the last 65 years.
Our Pretty Green x Gloverall coats have been made using the original Monty block and slightly slimmed for a more contemporary fit. They have been manufactured in the original 900gsm Gloverall duffle fabric inside the Gloverall Leicestershire factory, England.


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The Banana Pi has been around for a while now, but I thought I'd review one of the models that isn't so common.
The Banana Pi Router.
A place-holder for when I revamp my website over the Christmas holidays!
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Not the typical route to a major golf championship, perhaps, but on Sunday the 38-year-old PGA Tour rookie stared down one of the world's best players and walked away the British Open champion.
'Not to be conceited or anything, but I think my career is a pretty neat story,' Hamilton said.
It sure played that way back in Oquawka, a Mississippi River town of about 1,500 people 70 miles west of Peoria, as locals celebrated one of their own winning the Claret Jug.
'My heart was beating like a trip hammer,' said Hamilton's father, Kent, who took time to serve coffee and soda to the throng of reporters that descended on the town.
Hamilton may have been the ultimate long shot to play in the British Open, let alone win it.
As a young boy he didn't have a set of clubs he could handle. Instead, his father used a hacksaw to cut his own clubs down to size. Hamilton played round after round at Hend-Co Hills Golf Club in Biggsville, one day playing 63 holes.
He went to high school intent on being a golfer. The only problem was Biggsville's Union High School didn't have a golf team, so Hamilton petitioned the school to create one. He was the only member and his coach was his father.
Hamilton won the state championship in his junior and senior years. From there it was on to college in Oklahoma and a pro career. But he repeatedly tried and failed to qualify for the PGA Tour.
He played all over the world, including India, and went to Japan to play on the Asian tour. It was there that his career took off - four tournament wins and more than $1 million last year.
In December, he finally did qualify for his PGA card on his eighth try, and on Sunday, he beat the greats of the game at one of the golf's biggest events. He finished regulation play tied with Ernie Els at 10 under and made four pars to win the playoff.
'It really shows you that dreams do come true,' his father said. 'If you believe it, it can happen.'
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About Naturopathy
Naturopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare. By recognizing the physical, biochemical and emotional aspects to disease and health it aims to treat and prevent many conditions. The philosophy of Naturopathy is that your body is able maintain health and heal itself given the right conditions and encouragement.
Pain and illness are signs that something is wrong or out of balance. A Naturopath will try to resolve this at the cause of the problem rather than just treating the symptoms. Often people find that some very simple lifestyle changes can make radical differences.
Naturopathy works to maximise your health by ensuring you are putting all the right things into your body, and fewer of the wrong things. Alongside this a Naturopath will work to boost your body's own elimination processes, allowing the body to function to it best.
A Naturopath will work with you to help find optimal balance to promote, restore and maintain good health.


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We are going to kick off March with a 29-Day Blogging Challenge.
I have been writing posts for more than 10 years (this blog alone is home to over 750 posts).
Each day during the challenge you will receive a personalized email from me with a link to the latest tip.
Some posts will have ideas and tips for coming up with fresh blogging ideas (in any niche), while other posts will help you become a better blogger. Everything from writing and formatting to promoting the posts and building a list is covered. The idea is to encourage your readers to blog more consistently and improve their skills.
It's free to join, it's fun to play, and you can do it under an hour per day.
Coming up with new topics and crafting the titles can be challenging. This challenge will help you refine your own process on how to draft quick ideas for your blog.
We'll talk about formatting tips and how you can recycle the content for other platforms. You'll learn about places to find images for your blog and how to share your posts to find readers but also create relationships with other bloggers along the way.
Your blog is a great way to build a community and leverage your expertise but it can also be reflective, a rallying call to your readers and stories of experiences or fictional writing.It's a way for readers to get inside your head a bit and take a look at your life and work and interact with them directly through your writing.
Let's put the excuses to rest and move into to action and share your message.
I too will be writing every day for this month. Yesterday I shared my goals for this month and my plan is to keep you up-to-date on how things are progressing, any challenges I may experience along the way.
I do have some travel dates coming up, but my hope is that I can manage to still blog with consistency for this month as well as support you in this challenges.
So, what say you?
Will you join?
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text: Didn't expect to make more than 1 theme for my personal use but after watching the Avatar: The Last Airbender marathon this week it put me in the mood and while my ALTIMIT-DS skin was cool it didn't suit my mood at the moment so another theme made for myself but that I am willing to share. From Avatar: The Last Airbender I present a Fire Nation themed skin for EDGE & CycloDS starring Zuko & Mai. Featuring a wallpaper by reggiewolfpro of DeviantArt & sprites by Distant Horizon horizon I give to you a theme based around two of my favorite Fire Nation characters. Second ever theme feedback welcome. An R4/M3 Simply version is also avaialble. [Download @ GBAtemp]


text: Early Entry to Kindergarten for Gifted Children Page ContentEarly entry to kindergarten may be appropriate for some gifted children where families are seeking an early entry to school for their child. On this page Requirements for early entry to kindergartenDoes this mean my child will be accepted for early entry to school?Further information Requirements for early entry to kindergartenShould parents decide to request early entry to kindergarten for their child, the following requirements must be met:the child must be at least three years and six months by 30 April in the year they attend the funded kindergarten program (this aligns with the age requirements for early entry to school)parents must make a written request for early entry to school to either the Area Director of the appropriate Department regional office or directly to the principal of a non-government school dependent on whether the child is intending to attend a government or non-government schoolparents must provide the kindergarten service provider with a written response from the Department or the non-government school acknowledging the family has requested early entry to school.Children are eligible for only one year of funded kindergarten, so careful consideration should be made as to which year the child is enrolled in kindergarten.Does this mean my child will be accepted for early entry to school?It is important to note that most children who enrol early in kindergarten are not accepted for early entry into school, and the decision regarding early entry should take into account the following:children are not guaranteed early school entry as a result of being enrolled to attend kindergarten earlyearly entry to school requires a formal cognitive assessment that can only be undertaken once the child has turned four years of age and where the cost is met by parents. A child must be assessed as exceptionally gifted (WPPSI-IV results of at least 130 FSIQ) and considered at risk of long-term educational disadvantage if they do not commence schoolapplications for early entry to school are usually not determined until Term 4 of the year prior to the requested early entry to school.Further InformationFor more information about early entry to kindergarten and school, please contact your local Department regional office. To find your local office, see: Department regional office


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On Friday, HBO's "Real Time" host Bill Maher remarked "good" in reaction to the death of professional game hunter Ian Gibson.
Maher said,"new rule, if you make your living stalking and killing innocent animals as professional game hunter Ian Gibson did, and you're leading a safari to kill elephants, as Ian Gibson was, and during that safari an elephant tramples you to death, good," a comment that drew applause from the crowd.
He continued, "we know the elephant is the nobler of the two, because when the hunter wins, it's the greatest moment of his life, and when the elephant wins, it's 'ew, what did I step in?'"
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>> See our news incl. inquiries to the authorities, presentations for conferences, etc. (Danish)
>> 2017 report of what has happened mainly on the field of railway services in Denmark (English)
Traffic is much more than cars
Sustainable traffic is:
- Pedestrians and cyclists
- Light rail (modern trams), trains and buses
- Car sharing based on non-fossil fuels
Car traffic is exploding, and the authorities do nothing to change that. Constructing new roads along with soaring fares in public transport has resulted in even more cars, which aggravates the public transport accessibility. We are against that development! We have to limit car use and creating better alternatives.
Council for Sustainable Transport work for functioning, healthier and more environmentally friendly cities, better conditions for walking and cycling - which represents the active transport - and that public transport is an efficient and inexpensive services for the citizens.
Car traffic can be reduced ...
Experience from abroad and results of Danish studies show that there can be achieved significant reductions in car use in cities, if you combine a better public transport with environmental taxes and lower speed.


text: Head Cleric Rithea: WIP Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email Other Apps February 19, 2012 Head Cleric Rithea by Twisk (c) 2012 I know Twisk is going to kill me for showing it without it being absolutely finished, but I had to show it to you. Here is Head Cleric Rithea. I'm all astonishment and happy awe! And she made this after claiming she could not draw old people. Pff! When she's all done, I'll be adding her to the character page and place her bio. The finished version can be seen in a few days on Twisk's art blog. Rithea and High Commander Bryeison Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email Other Apps Comments Sophia RoseTuesday, February 21, 2012 at 8:31:00 PM PSTSo wistful! She's caught in a memory of her past.I add my vote to yours. Twisk can draw older ladies. Maybe its the sweet fluffy haired ones she struggles with.Always wondered what Rithea looked like- this works for sure.ReplyDeleteAdd commentLoad more... Post a Comment


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Today's menu... Makizushi (roll-sushi), teriyaki chicken, sauteed mushroom, veggies & grape. The makizushi includes kanikama, omelet, edamame.
This is omusubi (onigiri) before packing in a bento box, yesterday's bento. Fillings of these omusubi are sujiko (salmon roe), tarako (cod roe), grilled salty red salmon. I love omusubi, it's a traditional typical and simple Japanese bento. I think that a simple bento is the best in some cases.


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Lau's 'Fist' gets second opening slot at Venice
Kung-fu film shown on Bruce Lee's 70th birthdayLOS ANGELES -- Director Andrew Lau's "Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen" will be the second opening night film at the 67th Venice International Film Festival, Sept. 1-11.
The world premiere starring Donnie Yen, Shu Qi, Anthony Wong and Huang Bo will screen out of competition on Sept. 1 -- what would have been the late Bruce Lee's 70th birthday -- who first brought the hero Chen Zhen to life in "Fist of Fury" in 1972.
Written by Gordon Chan and produced by Media Asia Films of Hong Kong and Beijing-based Enlight Pictures, the film will be distributed internationally by Media Asia.
Unlike the previous film incarnations of the martial arts hero Chen Zhen, including Chan's 1994 "Fist of Legend," which starred Jet Li, Lau's take on the classic kung-fu film adds "an original blend of elements from the spy and super-hero series," festival organizers, led by director Marco Mueller, said in a statement.
Lau is one of Hong Kong's best-known directors for titles such as "Initial D," which was presented at Venice in 2005, and the "Infernal Affairs" trilogy, the basis for the Hollywood remake "The Departed," which won Martin Scorsese the Best Director Oscar.
"This had to be the greatest trial in my entire career as a cineaste…I strived to break out from the shadow of [this film's] predecessors by aiming at a genuine breakthrough in the balance of action and drama, in costume and set designs, and in action choreography," Lau said.
Thought to be dead, the Chen Zhen of Lau and Chan's imagining is hiding in 1920s Shanghai disguised as an entrepreneur. At the Casablanca nightclub he mingles with British officials, Japanese officers and spies of all stripes as each seeks to tip the balance of power. As Japan prepares to invade, Chen sets out to rescue as many people as he can from their hit list.
The 10 pm "Chen Zhen" premiere at Venice will follow the American director Darren Aronofsky's "The Black Swan," showing as a part of the Biennale's opening ceremony.


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Welcome to Blooming Boutique!
The Whole Planet Foundation collection includes a selection of green bracelets that represent growth and harmony, much like the charity itself. The collections jade green bracelets that represent good health and good fortune have been crafted from magnesite, and wood to imbue the wearer with an aura of balance and placidity.
Established by Whole Foods Market in 2005, Whole Planet Foundation was founded to help rid the world of poverty and hunger.


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After scoring from 47 to 59 points in the earlier games of the Elkhart Tournament last week, the Eustace defense stymied Troup in the tournament title game. The Bulldogs edged the Tigers 27-26 in a defensive battle for the championship.
Troup defeated Bullard 59-43, the Tigers topped Cross Roads 47-26 and dominated Oakwood 58-31 to advance to the tournament title game with Eustace.
The Tigers are 6-1 following tournament competition. Troup was slated to play at Beckville Tuesday, Dec. 5, and will participate in the Quitman Tournament Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 7-9. The Tigers will host White Oak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12. The final pre-district game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, when the Tigers host Latexo.
Eustace 27, Troup 26
It has been rare this season for Troup not to score in double figures during a quarter, but the Bulldogs used strong defense to keep the high-octane Troup offense in check in the title game of the Elkhart Tournament.
Eustace started with a 13-7 lead in the first quarter but the Tigers rallied for a 9-3 run in the second period to knot the game at 16-16 by the halftime break. Troup actually led with an 8-6 edge in the third quarter to take a 24-22 lead into the final stanza. The Tigers were unable to find the mark in the fourth quarter and they were held to two points. The Bulldogs didn't light the nets on fire, but they did score enough to edge Troup at the final buzzer.
Jared Jackson led the Tigers with nine points, Grayson Driggs added five, Weslee Ross scored four, Cobie Hamilton and Shane Thomas pumped in three apiece and Jones Ard added two points. Driggs and Hamilton each hit a three-point bucket. For Eustace, Johnson led the squad and all scorers with 15 points from five three-point baskets.
Eustace 13 3 6 5 - 27
Troup 7 9 8 2 - 26
Troup 58, Oakwood 31
Jackson rattled the rim for five three-point shots and finished with 25 points to lead Troup to a 58-31 win over Oakwood in the Elkhart Tournament.
Troup took early control of the contest with an 18-8 advantage in the first quarter. Ard and Thomas also jumped in on the scoring and the Tigers were in command of a 34-15 halftime lead. Each team scored 11 points in the third stanza but the Tigers dominated action in the final minutes with a 12-5 run to finish with a 58-31 victory.
Adding to Jackson 's output, Ard finished with 14 points and Thomas scored nine to help pace the Tigers. Ross added six to the team total and Driggs and Kris Johnson scored two points apiece.
For Oakwood, Chris Newsome and Jacob Hayslip scored six points each to lead the team.
Oakwood 8 7 11 5 - 31
Troup 18 16 11 12 - 58
Troup 47,
Cross Roads 26
Cross Roads kept the score close in the first half but Troup pulled away in the second half to capture a 58-26 win during tournament competition.
Troup used a 15-10 run in the first quarter for some breathing room but the Bobcats made the Tigers work for the lead. By halftime, Troup had a slight 24-15 lead.
The flow of the game changed in the third stanza. Troup went on a 10-2 run to pull out to a 34-17 lead and the Tigers' defense held the Cross Roads fourth-quarter rally to eight points.
Jackson popped the net for four three-point buckets and finished with 19 points and Ard added nine points to the team total. Quincy Kincade and Driggs each hit a pair of three-point buckets and each finished with six points. Thomas finished with four and Ross and Johnson each scored two points.
For the Bobcats, Bobby Wilson led the squad with 15 points.
C. Roads 10 6 2 8 - 26
Troup 15 9 10 13 - 47
Troup 59, Bullard 43
Bullard pulled nearly even with the Tigers at the end of the first half, but Troup stepped up on both offense and defense in the second half to finish off the Panthers.
Troup led 17-9 after one quarter of action, but Bullard used a 19-12 run in the second period to close the gap on the scoreboard. Troup tenaciously held a 29-28 lead at the break.
With the defense leading the way, the Tigers pumped in 13 points and held Bullard to five points in the third frame. Troup led 42-33 at the start of the fourth quarter and the Tigers pushed back any suggestion of a Panthers' rally in the closing minutes of the game.
Thomas and Bullard's Evan Hodges traded point-for-point and both finished with 16 points to lead their respective team. Driggs dropped in a trio of three points shots and Jackson connected on a pair of shots from three-point range and each finished in double figures with 11 points. Ross added eight points, Ard pumped in six, Cobie Hamilton scored five and Johnson scored two.
Troup 17 12 1 3 17 - 59
Bullard 9 19 5 9 - 43
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History of the Estate
There has been a residence on this site for almost 1,000 years. Over the years the Hall has changed, buildings have been added and demolished, the Estate which was once many thousands of acres has shrunk and it has had a wide variety of owners and tenants, and a few famous names have visited too.
- Although mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, the oldest building on site is our Stone Building, built for Philip de Marmion of
Tamworth Castle, in 1285.
- Elizabeth I visited the Hall in 1575, when she stayed for a week and knighted the Hall's owner Sir Francis Willoughby in the Great Hall
- The Hall was home to the noted naturalists Francis Willughby FRS and John Ray who wrote and published, among others, the first book
on ornithology.
The first residents of the manor of Middleton that we have documentation of are Saxons by the names of Pallin and Thurgot, who are mentioned in the Domesday Book. Middleton then passed to Hugh de Grandmesnil, a Norman lord, who was a companion of William the Conqueror and also fought at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. For his service at the battle Hugh was given 100 manors of which the majority were in Leicestershire and made him the largest landholder in that county.
The Middleton estate then passed to the de Marmion family. They owned the Middleton manor from 1095 to 1291. The de Marmions were the Standard Bearers of England, jousted in the Kings colours, and had the role of Kings Champion at the coronation of the new monarchs. During their ownership of Middleton the estate was leased to the Knights Templar in 1185 and the Prior and convent of Studley in 1259. Robert IV de Marmion (c. 1150 – 1218) was also known as Robert "the Justice". He was appointed Head of the Itinerant Justices of England by King Henry II, but had his lands seized by the crown in 1215 when he deserted King John and sided with the Barons
in the First Barons' War. Shortly after King John's death an agreement was made between Robert de Marmion's sons and the crown and their lands were restored to them. The last of the de Marmion lords was Philip and following his death in 1291 Middleton was left to his widow as a dower house. Following her death in 1313 Middleton was given in equal shares to Philip's three surviving co-heirs.
Philip de Marmion's granddaughter Joan married Alexander de Freville and they inherited one third of Middleton. The succeeding three generations were all named Baldwin. Lord Baldwin de Freville III was a soldier and took part in the Hundred Years War. He was highly regarded by Edward the Black Prince who made Baldwin his Seneschal of Xantoigne in 1364. In 1362 he purchased the other two-thirds of Middleton from the other heirs.
The Sutton Coldfield Tapestries
Middleton Hall is home to the Sutton Coldfield Tapestries, 24 tapestries depicting the history of Sutton Coldfield, from it's Roman origins up until 1974. The idea came from Mrs Julia Mills, the last Mayoress of Sutton Coldfield. It was decided that each frame would cover a different aspect and era of Sutton Coldfield's history. The work was started in 1974 and took 20 years to complete. They are now housed along the gallery of our Georgian West Wing.
English embroidery dates back to the 9th century and common stitches used included backstitch, buttonhole, chain, cross, ladder, satin and stem stitches. Many of these stitches can be seen in the tapestries.
Middleton then passed to the Willoughby family through marriage to the last Baldwin de Freville's daughter Margaret. Middleton remained in the ownership of the Willoughby family for about 500 years. Following the death of Lady Margaret in 1493 Middleton was entailed on her grandson Sir Henry Willoughby. He was made a Baronet at the Battle of Stoke, near Newark, and was also a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre having travelled to the Holy Lands. His youngest son Sir Hugh Willoughby spent his childhood at Middleton Hall. He was an explorer who unfortunately froze to death when his ship got lost trying to find a North-East passage to China. Sir Henry's eldest son Sir John inherited Middleton. He took part in the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536. He was succeeded by his nephew Henry. Henry died at Kett's Rebellion in 1549 in Norfolk, leaving 3 very young orphaned children in the care of his late wife's brother Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, the father of Lady Jane Grey. Henry's son Francis built Wollaton Hall in Nottinghamshire and also created the ironworks and Middleton Pool at Middleton Hall. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I in the Great Hall at Middleton Hall in 1575. One of his daughters, Margaret, married Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton, which means that this Francis was the 10 times great grandfather of Lady Diana Spencer who married HRH Prince Charles.
Two of our most famous residents were the great naturalists Francis Willughby (who spelt his name this way) and his tutor, friend and collaborator John Ray. Francis' work on birds 'Ornithologia' and on fish 'Historia Piscium' were published after his death by John Ray. John Ray tutored Francis' children whilst he stayed at Middleton Hall and remained at the Hall for a number of years after Francis' death. It was at Middleton that he developed his original works on Natural History including his 'History of Plants'. Francis' son Thomas became the 1st Baron Middleton, an honour which was bestowed on the family because of his father's achievements. Wollaton Hall then became the primary seat of the Lords Middleton and later Birdsall House in Yorkshire. During this time Middleton had a number of tenants.
The tenants of Middleton Hall included: Sir Francis Lawley, MP for Warwickshire and reputed to have been instrumental in the development of the Tamworth breed of pig; John Peel, MP for Tamworth, a cousin of Sir Robert Peel; Hanbury Barclay; Reverend Robert John Hodgkinson; and Egbert de Hamel.
Middleton Hall was sold in 1925 to John Averill a farm landlord and industrialist. His family were the last residents of Middleton Hall. John Averill's daughter Dorothy married Harry Wheatcroft, the famous rose horticulturist.


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On the first day of classes, I, like other instructors, share either a hard copy or electronic copy of the course outline with students. (Actually, at McGill, the course outline must be provided to students during the first week of classes according to the McGill Charter of Students' Rights (Chapter One, Article 10.2 – amended by McGill Senate 21 January 2009 – of the Handbook on Student Rights and Responsibilities, available as a PDF). I hope all students will be motivated to read it attentively on their own because it has information that is important for them to succeed at the course. But my hope has been repeatedly dashed. So, I tried a more directive approach: orally "walking" students through salient points of the course outline (can you say tedious?) and asking students to pose questions about anything that's unclear. No questions. Great. It's confirmation that I write clear course outlines. Probably not. More likely, students don't have enough time to take in the content of this truly important document.
So, I switched approaches again. On the first day of class, students now have to engage in an awareness-raising activity whereby they have to find important information in the course outline. Continue reading Getting Students to Attend to Important Course Information: First Day myCourses "Scavenger Hunt"


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2 February 2009 - New research into franchisors' and franchisees' confidence levels in Australia shows the importance of confident leadership.
Proof of the importance of a positive approach to franchising in 2009 comes from Greg Nathan's Franchise Relationships Institute, which has been gathering data on real performance and optimism in the franchise sector. A sample of 50 franchisors asked about sales performance within their businesses reported that, as at November, 55% were trading ... read the rest of this article better than last year and a further 10% were at the same level. Results were particularly strong in the home services sector, with mobile services, food, health and beauty and, perhaps surprisingly, retail franchises also performing well. Less surprisingly, real estate and financial services were significantly down on last year.
The research also measured optimism levels. It found that franchisors were 'very' optimistic about the future, although their franchisees were only 'moderately' optimistic. This is as you would expect - experienced franchisors who have lived through down-turns before know that they offer all sorts of opportunities, and many are positively looking forward to the redundancies that will increase the pool of potential franchisees available and allow them to expand or upgrade their systems. Franchisees, however, are often less experienced and are understandably more nervous about what is to come. That's why they require strong leadership and evidence that the franchisor not only cares about them but is taking measures to address their anxieties. The FRI reports that franchise networks which are up in sales are focusing more on going back to basics while those experiencing a downturn in sales are focusing more on improving systems and new product development. The most-reported activities include 'focusing on communication and positive news' and 'investing in additional marketing and advertising initiatives.' This will be old news to the experienced franchisors mentioned above. Franchising demands constant tuning of the model, now more than ever. Those who don't respond and don't react rapidly to market forces and competition will suffer.
In many ways, though, this is a good time to make necessary changes. Money might be tight, but anxious franchisees may be more prepared to consider new initiatives than during times when all is apparently going well - as long as they have confidence in the franchisor. It's worth noting the report's conclusion that greater levels of franchisee optimism were associated with greater levels of franchisor optimism.
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