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Final Curtain Calls
Merrick epitomized the producer as showman - tough, colorful, with a sixth sense for spotting talent and letting it bloom. Verdon was the greatest Broadway dancer of her day, dominating the stage with her grace, energy and vibrant personality.
They are two of the galaxy of performers, artists and writers who died in 2000.
We chuckled at Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts cartoon and shivered at the far darker stories and verse of Edward Gorey. Alex Guiness and John Gielgud towered over the British stage and could steal a scene with ease in a Hollywood production. In the '50's Steve Allen ruled the world of late-night television and Tito Puente had everyone dancing the mambo.
Here, a roll call of arts and entertainment figures who died in 2000.
Nat Adderley, 68. Cornetist who wrote such jazz standards as "Jive Samba" and was a member of the Jazz Hall of Fame. Jan. 2.
Patrick O'Brian, 85. British novelist whose celebrated novels of 19th century seafaring won praise from critics and the loyalty of readers. Jan. 2.
Lucas Hoving, 87. Dancer and instructor whose sense of dramatic choreography was highlighted in his years with the Jose Limon Dance Company. Jan. 5.
Don Martin, 68. Mad Magazine's "maddest cartoonist" whose hapless characters met frying-pan-in-the-face fates punctuated by wacky sounds like SHKLIP! Jan. 6.
Bernice Petkere, 98. The composer of songs such as Close Your Eyes, whom Irving Berlin once called the "Queen of Tin Pan Alley." Jan. 7.
Maxine Elliott Hicks, 95. She appeared in more than 200 silent films, then re-emerged in the 1980s television sitcom Just the 10 of Us. Jan. 10.
Marc Davis, 86. Animation artist who was the lead designer on such Disney characters as Tinker Bell, Bambi and Cruella De Vil. Jan. 12.
Gene Harris, 66. Grammy-nominated jazz pianist, known particularly for his work with the group The Three Sounds. Jan. 16.
Sam Jaffe, 98. Hollywood super-agent whose clients included Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, David Niven, Richard Burton and Barbara Stanwyck; and producer of films such as Born Free. Jan. 17.
John Newland, 82. Director and the dignified host of the old Alcoa Presents TV series, also known as One Step Beyond. Jan. 10.
John Morris Rankin, 40. A member of Canada's million selling musical Rankin family that helped popularize Cape Breton-style Celtic music. Jan. 16.
Derek Anson Jones, 38. Director of Wit, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a woman facing death. Jan. 17.
Hedy Lamarr, 86. The exotic dark-haired beauty who epitomized glamour films in the 1930s and '40s with such leading men as Charles Boyer, Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy. Jan. 19.
Gil Kane, 73. Comic book artist who sketched such characters s "Green Lantern," "Captain Marvel" and "Spider-Man." Jan. 31.
Bonnie Cashin, 84. Fashion designer who was one of the first to popularize American sportswear and the layered look. Feb. 3.
Syd Cassyd, 91. Early TV writer and producer who founded the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the group that gives out the Emmy awards. Feb. 4.
Doris Kenner-Jackson, 58. Member of The Shirelles, singers of Soldier Boy, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and other huge hits in the early 1960s. Feb. 4.
Bob Collins, 57. The most popular morning radio host in Chicago, who one critic said "sort of presided over a daily town meeting." Feb. 8.
Doug Henning, 52. The mustachioed hippie magician who helped re-popularize the craft in the 1970s with TV specials and Broadway shows. Feb. 7.
"Lonesome" Dave Peverett, 56. As lead singer of the blues-rock quartet "Foghat" he created hits such as "Slow Ride." Feb. 7.
Christopher Rios, 28. The 698-pound platinum-selling rapper known as "Big Pun" who was respected for his imaginative lyrics and smooth delivery. Feb. 7.
Jim Varney, 50. The rubber faced comic who portrayed his rube character "Ernest" from hundreds of television commercials to a series of movies. Feb. 10.
Lord Kitchener, 77. The "Grand Master" of calypso in Trinidad and Tobago, one of the most musical of Caribbean nations. Feb. 11.
Roger Vadim, 72. French director whose films and life revolved around female beauty, who worked with and romanced Brigitte Bardot, Jane Fonda and Catherine Deneuve. Feb. 11.
"Screamin'" Jay Hawkins, 70. Larger-than-life blues singer and pianist who shocked the music world with his crazed shrieking (I Put a Spell on You) and bizarre stage antics. Feb. 12
Charles M. Schulz, 77. Creator of the much-loved Peanuts comic strip, whose characters "Charlie Brown," "Snoopy," "Linus" and "Lucy" made him famous around the world and a multimillionaire. Feb. 12, the same day his farewell Peanuts cartoon was published.
Oliver, 54. A singer - real name William Oliver Swofford who had late-'60s hits with "Good Morning, Starshine" and "Jean." Feb. 12.
Lila Kedrova, in her 80s. Won an Oscar and a Tony for her role as the doomed prostitute "Madame Hortense" in the film and stage version of Zorba the Greek. Feb. 16.
Bob Hite Sr., 86. His rich voice introduced The Lone Ranger on radio, booming: "From out of the past came the thundering hoof beats of the great horse Silver!" Feb. 18.
Ofra Haza, 41. Israel's first international pop music success, who sang the role of Moses' mother in the 1998 film The Prince of Egypt. Feb. 23.
John Colicos, 71. Won acclaim as a Shakespearean actor but was best known as the villain in the TV science fiction series Battlestar Galactica. March 6.
Frank "Pee Wee" King, 86. Country singer who co-wrote Tennessee Waltz and was a Grand Ole Opry innovator. March 7.
Charles Gray, 71. Character actor whose chillingly villainous roles included James Bond's archenemy "Ernst Blofeld" in Diamonds Are Forever. March 7.
Barbara Cooney, 83. Children's author and illustrator whose works received a National Book Award (Miss Rumphius) and two Caldecott Medals (Chanticleer and the Fox, Ox-Cart Man.) March 10.
Richard Collier, 80. Character actor who appeared in more than 1,000 television shows and such movies as Hello, Dolly! and Blazing Saddles. March 11.
Durward Kirby, 88. TV funnyman who for years played second banana on The Garry Moore Show. March 15.
Fred Kelly, 83. Three-time Tony winner and dance instructor who taught his older brother, Gene Kelly. March 15.
Ed McCurdy, 81. A leading 1950s folk music figure, his songs were recorded by Johnny Cash, Arlo Guthrie and Joan Baez. March 23
Sig Mickelson, 86. The first president of CBS News and the man who helped make Walter Cronkite and Fred Friendly household names. March 24.
Al Grey, 74. Prolific jazz trombonist whose unique plunger-mute style was recorded on nearly 100 albums. March 24.
Paul Calinescu, 98. Known as the father of Romanian cinema for films such as Titanic Waltz and Porto Franco. March 25.
Alex Comfort, 80. British author, poet and activist who, somewhat to his irritation, was best known for his best-selling The Joy of Sex. March 26.
Anthony Powell, 94. British author whose 12-volume work of fiction, A Dance to the Music of Time, brought him comparisons to Proust. March 28.
Gisele Freund, 91. Renowned photographer whose pictures captured the attitudes of Paris' Left Bank literary elite. March 31.
Joe Rock, 63. Lyricist for the pop classic Since I Don't Have You. April 4.
Alvaro Menendez Leal, 69. Salvadoran playwright whose surreal play about two executed prisoners, Black Light, brought international recognition. April 6.
Claire Trevor, 90 or 91. Sultry-voiced actress won an Academy Award for her 1948 performance as a boozy, broken-down torch singer in Key Largo. April 8.
Larry Linville, 60. Actor who was the neurotic "Maj. Frank Burns" on the TV show M.A.S.H. April 10.
Giorgio Bassani, 84. Italian author best known for his semi-autobiographical novel The Garden of the Finzi-Continis, about Italian Jews during the rise of Fascism. April 13.
Edward Gorey, 75. His comically macabre stories, illustrations and theater set designs were once described as "poisonous and poetic." April 15.
Neal Matthews Jr., 70. Tenor with The Jordanaires who sang backup to Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline and many others. Aril 21.
Alexander Cohen, 79. Broadway producer of The Homecoming and An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May who brought the Tony Awards to national television. April 22.
David Merrick, 88. Broadway's most successful producer whose flair for showmanship helped create such hits as Gypsy, Hello, Dolly! and 42nd Street. April 25.
Vicki Sue Robinson, 46. Singer whose 1976 hit Turn the Beat Around was among the disco anthems of that dancing decade. April 27.
Penelope Fitzgerald, 83. Noted British novelist who won the U.S. National Book Critics Circle prize in 1998 for The Blue Flower. April 28.
Jonah Jones, 90. Jazz trumpet player had a string of hits with swing favorites and show tunes like On the Street Where You Live. April 30.
Steve Reeves, 74. Star of European-made action films of the 1950s and '60s whose "Mr. Universe" physique won him a signature role as Hercules. May 1.
Douglas Fairbanks Jr., 90. Rakishly handsome actor, producer, author and businessman who was a real-life war hero and friend of royalty. May 7.
Craig Stevens, 81. Actor who played the suave private eye Peter Gunn in the 1950s TV series. May 10.
Paula Wessely, 93. Postwar Austria's foremost actress and one of the most acclaimed performers in the German-speaking world. May 11.
Al Simon, 88. Television producer behind such hits as The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show and Mr. Ed. May 18.
Jean-Pierre Rampal, 78. Renowned flutist whose brilliance and richly hued playing propelled the instrument back into the soloist spotlight. May 20.
Dame Barbara Cartland, 98. Considered the world's most prolific author and Britain's queen of romantic fiction, with total sales of 1 billion books. May 21.
Sir John Gielgud, 96. The last of a trio of actor-knights who dominated the British stage, he made Hamlet his own and delighted Americans as a quintessentially English butler in Arthur. May 21.
Francis Lederer, 100. Actor who brought European charm to Midnight and other Hollywood films in the '30s. May 25.
Robert Fryer, 79. Producer of some of Broadway's best-known musicals, including Wonderful Town, Sweet Charity, Mame and Chicago. May 28.
Gordon "Tex" Beneke, 86. Singer and sax player with the "Glenn Miller Orchestra" who sang on such hits as Chattanooga Choo Choo. May 30.
Tito Puente, 77. The exuberant percussionist and bandleader who paved the way for Latin musicians from Carlos Santana to Marc Anthony. May 31.
Johnnie Taylor, 62. R&B singer dubbed the "Philosopher of Soul" for hits such as Who's Making Love and Disco Lady. May 31.
Jack Kroll, 74. Award-winning Newsweek drama critic whose career covered more than half the magazine's existece. June 8.
Jeff MacNelly, 52. Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner for his editorial cartoons and creator of the daily comic strip Shoe. June 8.
George Segal, 75. American pop art icon of the 1960s known for his life-size plaster sculptures. June 9.
Jacob Lawrence, 82. Painter of stark images in bold colors who illuminated the black experience in such works as the Migration series. June 9.
Frank Patterson, 58. Irish tenor who sang to worldwide audiences including presidents and the pope. June 10.
Robert J. Lurtsema, 68. Host of National Public Radio's classical music program Morning Pro Musica. June 12.
Nancy Marchand, 71. Emmy-winning actress who played the scheming matriarch of a Mafia family on The Sopranos and the patrician publisher Mrs. Pynchon on Lou Grant. June 18.
Alan Hovhaness, 89. Prolific composer who melded Western and Asian musical styles to create a unique melodic blend of his own. June 21.
David Tomlinson, 83. British actor who enlivened two Disney hits in the 1960s, Mary Poppins and The Love Bug. June 24.
Vittorio Gassman, 77. Italian actor who played both suave leading men and comedy roles. June 29.
Walter Matthau, 79. Foghorn-voiced master of crotchety comedy who won an Oscar for The Fortune Cookie and was the sloppy "Oscar Madison" in The Odd Couple. July 1.
Harold Nicholas, 79. The younger half of the legendary tap-dancing Nicholas Brothers inspired generations of hoofers with his grace and spectacular agility. July 3.
Meredith MacRae, 56. The comely country girl Billie Jo Bradley in the 1960s sitcom Petticoat Junction. July 14.
Paul Young, 53. Rock singer who gained prominence with the British bands Sad Café and Mike and the Mechanics. July 15.
Gene Portwood Jr., 66. Co-creator of the computer game Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? which encouraged children's interest in geography and history. July 17.
Marc Reisner, 51. Environmental writer whose book Cadillac Desert triggered a campaign to protect water resources. July 21.
Claude Sautet, 76. French film director who chronicled the mores of the French bourgeoisie in films such as Vincent, Francois, Paul...et les Autres, (Vincent, Francois, Paul...and the Others). July 22.
Thea Porter, 72. British designer whose fashions epitomized the "rich hippie look" of the 1960s and 1970s, bought by everyone from Princess Margaret to the Beatles. July 24.
Val Dufour, 73. Television soap opera star who won an Emmy Award for playing a lawyer on Search for Tomorrow. July 27.
William Maxwell, 91. The revered editor of such New Yorker writers as J.D. Salinger and John Cheever and an accomplished man of letters in his own right. July 31.
Jerome Smith, 47. Guitarist for KC & The Sunshine Band, known for such hits as Get Down Tonight and That's the Way (I Like It.) Aug. 4.
Sir Alec Guinness, 86. British actor of subtlety and intelligence, whose roles ranged from Hamlet to Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. Aug. 5.
Loretta Young, 87. Elegant Hollywood beauty who specialized in playing strong-willed heroines during a career that stretched from the silent era to television. Aug. 12.
Robert J. "Shad" Northshield, 78. Emmy-winning creator of CBS News Sunday Morning, who persuaded Charles Kuralt to abandon the road and be its host. Aug. 21.
Carl Barks, 99. Disney illustrator who helped give Donald Duck his distinctive feisty personality and create such ancillary characters as Uncle Scrooge McDuck. Aug. 25.
Jack Nitzsche, 63. Oscar-winning songwriter, record producer, arranger and studio musician who collaborated with many major pop figures of the '60s. Aug. 25.
Joseph H. Lewis, about 93. Hollywood "B" director who made the 1949 cult classic Gun Crazy. Aug. 30.
Curt Siodmak, 98. He wrote the science fiction novel Donovan's Brain and created The Wolf Man for Universal Pictures. Sept. 2.
Edward Anhalt, 86. Writer who won Academy Awards for his work on the films Becket and Panic in the Streets. Sept. 3.
R.H. Harris, 84. The last surviving member of the original Soul Stirrers, a 1930s gospel group enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an early influence. Sept. 3.
Stanley Turrentine, 66. A jazz saxophonist whose 1970 hit Sugar influenced many fellow musicians. Sept. 12.
Beah Richards, 74. Actress nominated for an Oscar for her supporting role in Guess Who's Coming To Dinner. Sept. 14.
Paula Yates, 40. Offbeat British TV personality, girlfriend of the late INXS singer Michael Hutchence and ex-wife of Bob Geldof. Sept. 17.
Yehuda Amichai, 76. Israeli poet who wove the longings of ancient Jewish poets together with the spare introspection of modern stylists. Sept. 22.
R.S. Thomas, 87. Welsh nationalist who became one of Britain's most admired poets, sometimes compared to Robert Frost. Sept. 25.
Baden Powell, 63. Brazilian composer and musician who was a key figure in the development of bossa nova, the jazzy samba music that gained worldwide popularity in the 1960s. Sept. 26.
Richard Mulligan, 67. Craggy-faced actor who won Emmys for his portrayals of fathers in the sitcoms Soap and Empty Nest. Sept. 26.
Carl Sigman, 91. He wrote music or words for dozens of songs, including the Glenn Miller hit based on a hotel phone number, Pennsylvania 6-5000. Sept. 26.
Benjamin Orr, 53. Bass player and singer for the popular 1980s group The Cars. Oct. 3.
Richard Farnsworth, 80. Hollywod stuntman turned actor who was twice nominated for an Oscar for the 1978 film Comes a Horseman and the 1999 film The Straight Story. Oct. 6.
David Dukes, 55. sober-faced actor who excelled on the stage and in miniseries such as The Winds of War. Oct. 9.
Jean Peters, 73. Appeared in films with Marlon Brando, Ray Millard and Spencer Tracy before marrying billionaire Howard Hughes. Oct. 13.
Vincent Canby, 76. Trenchant, witty film and theater reviewer for The New York Times. Oct. 15.
David Golub, 50. Renowned pianist and chamber music conductor. Oct. 16.
Julie London, 74. Singer-actress who had a hit with Cry Me A River in 1955 and played TV nurse Dixie McCall on the old Emergency! series. Oct. 18.
Gwen Verdon, 75. The biggest dancing star of Broadway's Golden Age who appeared in such musicals as Damn Yankees, Sweet Charity and Chicago. Oct. 18.
Steve Allen, 78. Multitalented, bespectacled pioneer of late-night television, prolific author and composer of standards like This May Be the Start of Something Big. Oct. 30.
Ring Lardner Jr., 85. Oscar-winning screenwriter (Woman of the Year, M*A*S*H) and the last surviving member of the "Hollywood Ten," writers jailed and blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Oct. 31.
Amalia Hernandez, 83. Founder of Mexico's Ballet Folklorico who was a key in reviving traditional Mexican dance styles over the last 50 years. Nov. 4.
Jimmie Davis, about 101. Louisiana's "singing governor" whose hits such as You Are My Sunshine twice won him election to the state's top office. Nov. 5.
Scott Smith, 45. Guitarist for the 1980s pop band Loverboy, which had such hits as Working for the Weekend. Nov. 30.
Gwendolyn Brooks, 83. The first African-American to win a Pulitzer Prize, in 1950, for her candid and compassionate poetry about black life. Dec. 3.
Hoyt Curtin, 78, Composer who wrote the music for cartoon theme songs such as The Flintstones, The Jetsons, and Scooby-Doo. Dec. 3.
Werner Klemperer, 80. A Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany who went on to play the inept German prison-camp commandant Col. Klink on TV's Hogan's Heroes. Dec. 6.
By Polly Anderson
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HTC has launched the latest flagship smartphone from the company named as the HTC U12+. However, the company launched the HTC 10 earlier which is still the most famous HTC flagship till date. Now, we know that HTC 10 was launched few years ago and it came with a metal design as well as champhered edges.
Also, the smartphone ran the version of Android available at that time which was Android Lollipop. Since then, HTC has released several updates for the smartphone as well. However, the smartphone has slowed down in receiving the updates most recently and the updates are now left for us to be installed.
Therefore, if you are an owner of the HTC 10 and you want the latest version of Android to be installed on your device then you might not get any official update. But, that is not the end as you can still get the update on your device thanks to Custom ROMs. For this, you will have to follow the instructions which we have mentioned below and you can install Android 8.1 Oreo on your HTC 10. If you face any problems, feel free to comment below.
- It is very important to take an entire backup of your smartphone before installation of ROM. Thus, we would strongly recommend you to take a backup as well.
- Also, make sure to charge your device to at least 50% or more so that there are no problems during the installation process.
- It is of utmost importance that your device is unlocked and you should have custom recovery installed. We recommend TWRP recovery to be installed on your device.
- If you have not installed custom recovery then you need to install one as soon as possible. Otherwise, do not proceed with the installation
- AOSiP OS for HTC 10
- Download Open GApps for Android 8.1 Oreo
Steps to install AOSiP OS based on Android 8.1 Oreo for HTC 10
- Make sure to read and understand the Prerequisites steps properly first of all.
- Also, make sure to complete all the Prerequisites steps. Now, we can proceed with the installation process.
- You need to go to the Downloads section above and download both the files attached above on your PC or smartphone.
- If the files are downloaded on your PC, transfer them to your smartphone for easy access. If not, you can skip this step
- Once the files are transferred, you need to boot your smartphone into TWRP recovery.
- To go to the TWRP recovery, turn off your phone and press "Power + Volume Down" button for a few seconds.
- Once you have entered TWRP, you need to go to TWRP's Install section. Here, select the AOSiP OS zip file that you downloaded from above.
- After that, click on the zip file and swipe right to flash the file. Now, also select the GApps.zip file as well as flash it on your smartphone
- Once you see that the zip files have been flashed, boot your HTC 10 into system.
- You can now check from your device's settings that your HTC 10 will be running Android 8.1 Oreo based on AOSiP OS.

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Gregory A. "Greg" Boyd is an American theologian, pastor, and author. Boyd is Senior Pastor of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota and President of Reknew.org. He is one of the leading spokesmen in the growing Neo-Anabaptism movement, which is based in the tradition of Anabaptism and advocates Christian pacifism and a non-violent understanding of God.
Greg received his Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary, his M.Div. from Yale Divinity School, and his B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota . Greg and his wife Shelley have been married for 36 years. They have three children and five grandchildren and live in St. Paul, Minnesota. In his spare time, Greg plays drums for Not Dead Yet, a Twin Cities cover rock band that donates all of its proceeds to a non-profit organization called Kòt a Kòt (Haitian Creole for "side by side"), a home in Haiti for at-risk girls.


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Published December 28, 2017
It's the end of the year and if you're like many, you are frantically looking for tax deductions. It's the annual quest to find a suitable recipient for a charitable donation, in order to lower your adjusted gross income. Your decision may be rushed and reactive, but you have to hurry so that your favorite, friendly Uncle Sam in DC will smile down upon you and grant you the deduction on your tax return.
Yes, make your contribution this year, but also STOP and recognize the pattern. Doesn't this happen every year? It's time to admit it and consider creating a more formal "Personal Philanthropy Plan," aka Triple P.
You don't have to be worth millions or make a 7-figure annual income for a giving plan to be worthwhile. If you are gifting even 3% of your income, I would highly advise that you stop, regroup and develop a PPP instead of making arbitrary donations when the situation arises. This kind of thoughtful approach will benefit you as well as the recipients of your generosity.
Here are a few steps to help you design a PPP that reflects your individual goals for giving – besides that tax deduction, of course.
1.) Decide what you care about.
What issues do you feel strongly about? Make a list of the target areas that matter to you and rank them to establish the top three causes you'd like to support. Consider your values, beliefs, personal mission and philosophy as you zero in on opportunities for focused giving. You'll probably be able to spot a direct relationship between your values and certain issues or populations.
2.) Understand what different groups offer.
Non-profits address community problems in a variety of different ways. This diversity of approach creates means you can opt to address issues with an immediate need, and/or to help bring about longer term cultural change to address the core of the problem. You can choose to support your priority areas at different levels of immediacy through things like:
Is there one approach to addressing community issues that more closely aligns with your values than another? If so, that's a great place to start, or to select as your main focus for giving.
3.) Figure out the breadth of your giving.
While there are limitless charities you might like to support, you don't have unlimited money to give. How broadly would you like your gift to reach? In most cases, it's best to consolidate your contributions by narrowing the list down to your top three causes and charities. This lets you make the most impact by providing more substantial gifts and allows you to have a more meaningful relationship with a select few charitable organizations.
4.) Research the organizations.
Be sure and perform due diligence as you explore individual organizations to make sure you understand where your funds will go. Involve the whole family in this piece of your PPP, so that kids and other family members achieve buy-in to the idea of giving and feel good about the difference your gift is making. Just as it's important to educate your kids on the basics of money, it's important the whole family stays engaged in the giving plan. For example, if you give money to a food bank, take your kids there so they can see the mission in action and be a part of it.
With a PPP in place, you'll not only have that tax deduction but you'll be more engaged and invested in your giving as well. I believe that well thought out, intentional giving is a key component of personal development. After all, our economy is built on the fundamental notion that people will privately give to charity, church, etc. We find personal fulfillment more quickly once we start giving back, and making your donations more intentional will amplify your experience as a giver.
With the new year almost upon us, now is also a good time to consider hiring a true comprehensive financial planner who will help you design and integrate a meaningful philanthropic plan that coordinates with your written financial plan. If I can be of service, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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TOPSAIL BEACH – Despite some lingering effects from Hurricane Florence, for the 30th year, art and beach music lovers will gather in Topsail Beach at the Autumn With Topsail Festival.
This premier fall Topsail event is still taking place, rain or shine, Oct. 20 and 21 on the grounds of the Historic Assembly Building, 720 Channel Boulevard in Topsail Beach. Events and activities run from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
The historic Assembly Building did incur some roof damage from the storm but repair crews are already at work to get it ready for this year's festival.
"In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, we need to celebrate our coming together as a community helping our friends and neighbors recover from their losses," says Festival Chairman Rick Stidley. "What an opportunity this year to say, 'we may be eroded, but we're not erased; flooded, but not finished.' With God's help we will rebuild and recover, not just physically but spiritually as well."
Admission is $5 for adults, or $8 for an adult two-day pass. Children age 12 and under and active-duty military with an ID are free. Proceeds from the festival go to the Historical Society of Topsail Island, a volunteer non-profit organization that operates both the Assembly Building features arts and crafts from a variety of categories including: woodworking, metal sculpting, painting, jewelry crafting. Much more will be featured at the juried art show. Good food, live music, a beer and wine tent and lots of activities for children will also be available, but the focus is on the art, according to Stidley.
"This year we have undertaken a major restoration project to repair and reinforce the roof truss system in our historic Assembly Building," Stidley said. Our initial costs totaled over $154,000 and now we have additional repairs. "Your continued support is needed as we work to preserve this historic building which functions at the very heart of this island community." Autumn With Topsail has been a popular island fixture since 1988, as a key community fundraiser for the Assembly Building."
Live bands will perform both afternoons at the festival. Starting at noon Saturday, The Carolina Band will take the stage, followed at 5 p.m. by the North Tower Band. The next day, The Band of Oz will conclude festival entertainment from 1 to 4 p.m.
In addition to the music and art, the Food Court will have a large selection of choices prepared on festival grounds. Snacks and sweets will be available alongside traditional southern food and ethnic options. There will be a wine and beer tent and plenty of tables and chairs for diners to relax. The Kiwanis Club of Topsail Island Area will also host a Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 10:00 am on Saturday and 8 to 10 am on Sunday inside the Assembly Building on the festival grounds. Breakfast is $7 for adults and children over 12 years of age. It is $4 for children 6-11 and no charge for children younger than that with an adult purchased breakfast.
Children can enjoy rock painting, decorating mermaid and pirate masks, face painting, colorful hairspray designs, seashell "critters", pirate eye patches, as well as, designing beaded necklaces and bracelets, with many of these activities as originally scheduled in the Assembly Building, where the Kiwanis breakfast will also be served. Pedestrian huttles will also be provided from remote parking at no charge.
The Assembly Building houses the Missiles and More Museum. Admission to the museum is free when it is open, but donations are gladly accepted. The museum exhibits original missiles from Operation Bumblebee, the U.S. Navy's secret guided missile program that operated on Topsail Island from 1946 to 1948. For additional information visit the AWT website: www.autumnwithtopsail.com or the Historical Society of Topsail Island website: wwwtopsailhistoricalsociety.org.


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Please join us for our December MKS Foundation Meeting! Topics will include the status of our Family Fund Drive, a review of the MKS and Music Center Art Night and the upcoming Apex Fun Run. Plus, we will have coffee and cookies!
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Earlier Event: December 15MKS Presents Music Center Art Night
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Wales 1-1 Panama: Armando Cooper's late goal denies hosts victory
By James Kilpatrick
Last Updated: 15/11/17 6:22am
Armando Cooper's last-gasp goal denied Chris Coleman's young Wales side victory over Panama in a 1-1 draw at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night.
Nathan Ampadu, David Brooks and Ben Woodburn all impressed as they started the international friendly which Wales dominated for the most part.
Sam Vokes saw his penalty saved by experienced Panama goalkeeper Jaime Penedo in the opening 45 minutes, and Wales then continued to push for the game's first goal.
They got it in the 75th minute through Derby midfielder Tom Lawrence, who scored a fine solo effort to grab his second international goal. But the hosts were denied victory as Cooper slotted in from close-range to ensure Wales' calendar year ended with a draw.
Player ratings
Wales: Ward (5), Gunter (6), Chester, (5) Davies (6), Taylor (6), Ampadu (7), Edwards (6), Brooks (7), Lawrence (8), Woodburn (7), Vokes (5)
Subs: Bradshaw (6 ), Lockyer (6), Evans (6), Crofts (6), Watkins (6), Hedges (6)
Panama: Penedo (7), Murillo (6), Baloy (7), Escobar (6), Ovalle (4), Vargas (6), Heraldez (5), Cooper (7), Avila (6), Perez (6), Torres (6)
Subs: Vargas (6), Diaz (7), Buitrago (6)
Man of the match: Tom Lawrence
Brooks, Lawrence and Woodburn set Coleman's side on the front foot with Woodburn's header acting as the first warning sign before Vokes fired wide from range moments later.
Lawrence was next from Wales' youthful forward line to go close as he skipped by Felipe Baloy before seeing his shot to the near post parried away by goalkeeper Penedo.
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Ben Woodburn, Ethan Ampadu and David Brooks all started in a side skippered by Chris Gunter, who equalled Gary Speed's 85-cap record for an outfield player.
And Penedo continued to be Wales' villain. Luis Ovalle lunged into David Edwards in the box but the 36-year-old goalkeeper showed strong reflexes to tip away Vokes's low, driven spot-kick five minutes from half-time.
Wales' continued to dominate possession but Panama missed a glorious chance to take the lead early in the second half. Gabriel Torres broke into a one-on-one and nutmegged Danny Ward before losing his balance which allowed Wales captain Chris Gunter to hack clear on his 85th cap.
Wales' persistent pressure would eventually pay off as Lawrence broke the deadlock in the 75th minute. He cut through the Panama defence on a winding solo run before he placed his shot into the bottom corner to hand Wales a deserved lead.
But Panama would have the last laugh as Cooper scored in added time. He played a neat one-two with substitute Ismael Diaz before slotting the ball past Ward to dampen the spirits of Coleman and the home support.
Man of the Match - Tom Lawrence
Lawrence's fine performance in a central attacking midfield role ensured his fellow young compatriots could play with just as much attacking confidence and fluidity.
The 23-year-old did an excellent job of combining with Brooks and Woodburn, while his superb solo goal marked a performance he can be proud of.


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Socks Reign Supreme!Around these parts, socks are the project of choice for knitters on the go, for summertime knitting, and for anyone who wants a quick "high" with a not-so-large investment. I'm always working on a sock (or seven) so I have something for when I'm in a queue....be it at the post office, the bank, waiting for dinner at a restaurant, or ???? I even knitted on a sock while we attended last weekend's trade show in Columbus, OH. I took a little grief from a couple vendors (one in particular--hi Myrna!), but even more fun, one needlepoint canvas vendor (we don't carry needlepoint) saw me walking by and exclaimed "I remember you! You were knitting a sock last year, too!". Now that's recognition!
Speaking of sock in motion, here's what it looked like a couple days ago, when we got back from Columbus
You can almost see the orange cotton waste yarn in place below the words.....and then you can see the inserted heel here
I did that last night, while teaching my intro to socks class and while they worked a traditional heel turn (they were slightly intrigued...in a good way). The yarn is Apple Pie from Apple Laine, a Canadian hand-dyer who's products we'll have in the shop within the next month, maybe less, and I couldn't be more happy! Intense color, beautiful dyeing, and a little bit of silk in the yarn for lustre, warmth, and durability (it's a blend of superwash wool, nylon, mohair, and silk....yum!). Trust me, I cannot wait until this stuff shows up!
This morning I swatched a little bit, using the Cherry Tree Hill Sockittome that I scored last week
and the swatch is gorgeous
It's 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon and comes in 480 yard skein for $22 (thank you to Betsy for loaning a hand--literally--so I could photo the swatch). I scored ten hanks last week from Cheryl at Cherry Tree (she did a test run and wanted people to get some and react to it). It was supposed to be available in July, but she called today and said she was able to accellerate delivery and expects the base yarn to be in Vermont on Friday (next Friday) and will commence dyeing immediately. That means we'll have this very yarn mid-week or later the week after that (so about two weeks from now). Oh HOO-RAY on that one, as it was dreamy to knit with. Of course, look for it to be posted here as soon as it's available. FOr now, the ten skeins we had are long gone....
Speaking of new products, here's a little teaser from Claudia Hand Painted
Not due out until late November or early December, we of course ordered it deep (I think they said we were their first order for this yarn...but I could be mistaken--but that may mean that we'll be the first delivery, too!). It's fingering weight, 55% silk and 45% merino (not superwash) and all lovely. I think it's going to be around $15 a hank retail (I think....don't quote me there) and the swatches that Matt has already made with his hank (two so far.....he keeps ripping it out and knitting it again) are just lovely---excellent drape. I'm thinking STUNNING shawl here, but socks would be just luscious!
You don't want to wait, you say? Fine then, here's something that's available right now, as of today's UPS delivery
Lotsa Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock. In several colourways....at $11 a skein, it's a stunning yarn with amazing yardage and fun color sense (and I'm an idiot--I've misidentified a skein--"River Run" is really "Bucks Bar", and I should recognize one of my favorite colourways...sheesh!). I'm particulary smitten with Envy and Devon, two of their newer shades that were introduced earlier this year. We love Shepherd Sock! But it wasn't alone while traveling from Chicago
Yup, that's Helen's Lace, a wonderful blend of merino wool and tussah silk laceweight yarn, dyed in their amazing colors, including one more
Helen's Lace is $56 a hank from us, and that includes a free pattern for a beautiful (and deceptively simple) shawl that's a breeze to make and lovely to wear. We have two models in the shop and they both command a good bit of attention. Here's to more beautiful yarns in stock!
Speaking of beautiful things, we received more Twisted sock yarn from our local dyer and friend Meg
All are her Arial base (480 yards, superwash merino, $27 a hank) and the Netherfield and Portal are repeats for us (and very popular!), while two others (Stone and Mayhem) we've had, but only in the bamboo. Guardian is a brand-new colourway for her and it's stunning in person (deep rich color in intense shades of reds, fuchsias, golds, etc.). Wahoo! the best part--this stuff makes stripes when you knit it, and it's hand dyed, and it comes from good people!
I scored some nice swag while at market last weekend.....check this little beauty out
That is one amazingly beautiful hank of 100% silk laceweight from Claudia Hand Painted in her breathtaking colourway called John B. We ordered a boatload of this yarn for delivery any day now (according to Claudia when I called the other day--it's all in stock!). I saw dozens of skeins of this yarn hanging up in the booth and was inexplicably drawn to this one skein (unless you consider being drawn to such beauty easy to explain...). I begged a little bit and was given permission to come back at the end of the shop and pick it up (THANK YOU SHARON!). I can't explain how lovely it is in person--the hand of the yarn is divine and the color is just sooooooo rich. One of our hourly staffers wore it like a necklace on Tuesday evening, while she worked (Kyle has GREAT taste!). Now to find something to make with it that does it justice! And when the yarn arrives, it will be $40 for 1,100 yards of beautiful hand-dyed silk....NUM!
Scholler/Stahl has a new sock yarn out called Sockina
Our first order shipped out yesterday or today, so we'll have it next Thursday/Friday. This is the perfect yarn for you wool-phobics out there, as there's not a lick of animal hair in it (55% cotton, 45% nylon and acrylic). I'll start something with it tonight or tomorrow, as it's too lovely to let sit (and the hand on the skein is quite good). To find a self-patterning NON-wool sock yarn was a coup, in my opinion...to get it shipped out this week was shocking! There's other new sock yarns coming from this company (and I may or may not have scored a skein of them...heheheheh) that you'll see here shortly. LOVELY self-patterning wool blends, but the designs are a little different that the usual self-patterning stuff...YAY!
That shipment of Rio de la Plata sock yarn from earlier this week? GONE. All of it! That went fast...I only managed to score two hanks
But best of all, when I called about getting more (remember, it's a limited availability yarn), they must have had an order get cancelled or something, as there's seven more bags headed our way (just 35 hanks) with a delivery date of early the week after next (the week of the 18th). You'll see pics here when it arrives, trust me. Has anyone out there knitted with this stuff yet? I have no idea what it will look like in fabric....anyone? anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
We also have the two new sock patterns from Dream in Color available for purchase, as well as their Smooshy sock yarn. They're just $4 each, and the yarn is $21 for a ton of yards (450)of superwash merino with lotsa sproing in it. I've swatched with a skein and I love it!
That's a nice wrap up for socks and swag for now....if you need anything, be in contact--via e-mail or toll-free at 866-939-BEAR. We're here to help!


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How to Repair Imported Geometry. Working with CAD models created in other systems is always a challenge.
Any time you transfer a model from CAD system "A" to CAD system "B" there can be issues. Think of it like trying to translate a complex poem from one language to another. Sometimes there will be a loss of meaning in translation. Similarly, when we read in a model from another CAD system into SOLIDWORKS, there can be issues as well. This post will show you how to: Identify if you have an issueFind out where on the model the issue isFix the issue Here is our test case. However, when we try any modeling operations at all, even a simple sketch and extrude, it fails. What could be the cause of this? Let's look at them in detail. Large assemblies made easy.
Finally, assemblies done right. Creating 3D Files for Printing - 3D Printer. The CAD to STL Process After designing a model in SolidWorks you can save the design as an STL file.
An STL file renders surfaces in the CAD design as a mesh of triangles. The number and size of the triangles determine how accurately curved surfaces are printed. You control the number and size of the triangles by setting the following parameters when you create the STL file from the CAD design: Chordal Tolerance / Deviation The maximum distance between the surface of the original design and the tessellated surface of the STL triangle. Angle Control The angular deviation allowed between adjacent triangles. STL File Format You usually have the option to save STL files in either binary or ASCII format.
STL Geometry Check Model designs containing holes and gaps adversely affect the quality of the printed model. Design for 3D Printing with SolidWorks 2014. Never before has it been so easy to turn an idea into a physical object.
The intersection of powerful 3D modeling tools and new technologies like 3D printing has created new opportunities and have changed the way people think about design and manufacturing. With Windows 8.1, 3D printing is built-in, which makes it even easier and more seamless to print to your 3D printer. Best Practices for 3D Printing Parts. Sending your digital file to either a Stratasys Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) or an Objet (Polyjet) 3D printer is much easier than you first might have thought.
Did you know that your orientation and fill style will vary with the model's intended use? Here is a break down of 3D printing best practices that everyone should know. STL Orientation The models shown below each have their optimal build orientation, what features would have been important to you: Smooth surface finish? Optimal strength? The orange impellor to the left is a favorite to build at a trade show, built standing erect as shown in a Dimension or Fortus FDM printer. The enclosures are two part models with each component built side by side delivering a fast model with acceptable surface finish. The motorcycle shock is a multiple part component that was post assembled, each built with their intended use taken into effect.
Model Interior Support Fill. A 3D Print Ready Jack O' Lantern in Solidworks. To start with, lets make the body of a pumkin.
I don't want to just make a sphere with grooves in it, but something a little more irregular, and pumpkin-like. Home. The Official SolidWorks Chopper Tutorial. Demo Library. How to Create a Meaty Mid-Plane (Boundary) Sweep in SolidWorks. Meaty Sweeps.
You can gnaw on them all day like a charred piece of sandy camel leather. (Your computer can too.) But what are you to do when you want to send a profile merrily down a path in two directions? At once? In SolidWorks?! SolidWorks Mid-plane Sweep It's indescribable how many ways you can sweep a profile. Mid-plane-boundary-sweep.zip (SolidWorks 2011) Note: For those that already know how to use the Selection Manager, you can skip down to step 6.
Create your Profile sketch and Path sketch. Now, we could have modifies the boundary of the sweep in that step, but to get the sweep to continue in the opposite direction, it requires another step. 5 SolidWorks Tips You May Have Never Seen Before. Chances are if you've been around SolidWorks for any significant amount of time, you may have seen some of these before, but I'll be surprised if more than a handful of seasoned SolidWorks users have seen all 5 of these tips and tricks.
While I've shown countless tips and tricks for SolidWorks in my time, these 5 are some of my personal favorites. #5 Selecting an Edge and Starting a Sketch This particular feature simply does several things with minimal input… a SolidWorks trademark. Simply select any Edge of any solid body and click INSERT | SKETCH.A Sketch Plane is created automatically, Normal to the Edge Selected, with the Origin Coincident to the End Point nearest to where the Edge was selected.
This operation supports any Edge type from Linear and Prismatic to completely Organic and Lofted.You could also use INSERT | Reference Geometry to add a Plane Perpendicular to a Curve, but this takes care of all those steps AND starts a new Sketch. #4 Loop Select **Loop Select BONUS**


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Cerebus Leads The Way As Defense M&A Suddenly Picks Up
2009 was a bad year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The value of total deals in the industry was only $10 billion, 54 percent less then 2008. Larger deals -- those valued at $50 million or more -- fell by 62 percent.
The biggest of the recent deals was the surprising announcement on Monday that Cerebus Capital Management LP, a private equity group, would buy DynCorp International (DCO). DynCorp International makes a great deal of money providing intelligence and training services to the U.S. State and Defense Departments. They just won a protest of a contract the Army gave to Xe Services (formally Blackwater) to train the Afghan National Police. The company has done similar work in Iraq.
It may cost up to $1.5 billion to purchase all of DynCorp's stock. Cerebus is most famous for acquiring Chrysler from Daimler Benz a few years ago and then basically transferring ownership to the Obama Administration last year to avoid bankruptcy. This is Cerebus's second major defense acquisition.
The other deals were smaller:
- Medium-sized defense contractor Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) agreed to buy Gichner Holdings, which manufactures tents, shelters and other tactical equipment. Their products are also used to support Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations, U.S. Navy ships and other military services. Kratos provides training aids and services to the U.S. military including things like operating test and training ranges that support live fire and operational exercises. The move into hardware is part of the company's plan to grow its business and size. The deal is worth about $133 million.
- Alliant Techsystems (ATK) is a large manufacturer of ammunition, explosives and fuel for rockets and missiles. They have seen business boom over the last ten years to the point where revenues approach $5 billion a year. The company plans to buy the private maker of small arms and tactical gear for military and law enforcement, Blackhawk Industries. No details of the cost were announced.
- Vought Defense Systems will acquire Quality Performance Inc. for less then $10 million. Quality provides engineering and maintenance support to the U.S. Navy. Vought will change its name to ALAS Defense Corp. when the merger with Quality is complete. Vought has been investing in UAV capability over the last year and plans to move aggressively into that market. The addition of Quality will aid that by providing engineering capability for support of UAV and their control systems.
In the 1990s, as defense budgets dropped, the industry consolidated. This could happen again as the U.S. moves to deal with its large budget deficit and operations overseas are decreased. These four deals, all relatively small and focused, are not necessarily a harbinger of a new wave of M&A. But they hint at least that the winds of change are coming.


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Royal Families of the World
Most countries around the world have done away with monarchies, but a lot of countries still have constitutional or absolute monarchs. These monarchs are members of the royal families, which in the past used to govern their respective states. In the following paragraphs, we will take a look at the royal families of the world.
Batul Nafisa Baxamusa
"The Royal Family are not like you and me. They live in houses so big that you can walk round all day and never need to meet your spouse. The Queen and Prince Philip have never shared a bedroom in their lives. They don't even have breakfast together."
―A. N. Wilson
―A. N. Wilson
There are a number of royal families around the world - a majority of them ceremonial, and a few absolute. The members of the royal family are the descendants of a king who used to rule the country before the concept of democracy emerged as a plausible option of government.
In most countries, the royal family is the constitutional head of the state, but the real power lies in the hands of the President, or the Prime Minister, who is an elected representative of the people. Nevertheless, here are the most famous royal families that are spread out all over the world.
Royal Houses of the World
- Bahrain - Al Khalifa
- Belgium - Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
- Bhutan - Wangchuck
- Brunei - Bolkiah Royal Family
- Cambodia - Norodom
- Denmark - Glücksburg
- Japan - Yamato Dynasty
- Jordan - Hashemite Dynasty
- Kuwait - Al Sabah
- Liechtenstein - Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg - Nassau-Weilburg
- Malaysia - Kedah
- Monaco - Grimaldi
- Morocco - Alaouite Dynasty
- Netherlands - Orange-Nassau
- Norway - Glücksburg
- Oman - Al Bu Sa'īd
- Qatar - Al Thani
- Saudi Arabia - Al Saud
- Spain - Bourbon
- Swaziland - Dlamini
- Sweden - Bernadotte
- Thailand - Chakri
- Tonga - Tupou
- United Arab Emirates - Al Nahyan
- The Windsor - Commonwealth Realms
Al Khalifa (Bahrain)
The Al Khalifa family traces its origins to Utub tribe, which is a part of the larger Anizzah tribe. The Al Khalifa family has a history of ruling Bahrain, and the first monarch Ahmed ibn Muhammad ibn Khalifa ruled Bahrain in 1783. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is the constitutional monarch of the country. He is the emir as well as the King of Bahrain, and has appointed his uncle Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa as the Prime Minister of the country.
- Current Head: Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
- Heir Apparent: Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Belgium)
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha is one of the oldest families in the world and traces its origins to Germany. The family would have been the royal family of England had King George V not abandoned the family name due to anti-Germany sentiment in 1917. Currently, Andreas, Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duke of Saxony is the constitutional head of the family. The royal family is represented in Belgium by Albert II, who is the King of Belgium.
- Current Head: Albert II
- Heir Apparent: Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant
The House of Wangchuk (Bhutan)
The House of Wangchuk has been ruling Bhutan since 1907. The Wangchuck family were the hereditary penlops of Trongsa district. The King of Bhutan is officially known as Druk Gyalpo, or "Dragon King." The current King is Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck. His father Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the former King of Bhutan is a much respected figure, and grabbed headlines when he coined the term - 'Gross National Happiness', in place of the conventional Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Bhutan used to be an absolute majority until 2008, when the House of Wangchuck decided to shift to a democratic style of government with the King as the constitutional head.
- Current Head: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
- Heir Presumptive: Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck
The Bolkiah Family (Brunei)
The Bolkiah family of of Brunei has been in power for the last six hundred years. It is believed that the first Sultan of Brunei was Muhammad Shah and he ruled Brunei from 1363 to 1402. He was born as Awang Alak Betatar, and converted to Islam after his marriage to Johorean-Temasik princess. Currently, the country is headed by Hassanal Bolkiah, who is the Sultan as well as the Prime Minister of Brunei.
- Current Head: Hassanal Bolkiah
- Heir Apparent: Al-Muhtadee Billah
House of Norodom (Cambodia)
The Norodom family came into prominence when King Norodom requested the French to protect Cambodia against Siamese and Vietnamese intervention. Since then, Cambodia has been ruled by the Norodom family. Cambodia is a constitutional monarchy with Hun Sen as the Prime Minister and Norodom Sihamoni as the king.
- Current Head: Norodom Sihamoni
- Heir Apparent: To be elected
The House of Glücksburg (Norway and Denmark)
The House of Schlesinger-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, or in short, The House of Glücksburg, is a royal house, members of which enjoy the position of being the constitutional monarchs of the countries, Denmark and Norway. The family is named after the town of Glücksburg in Germany. The family traces its roots to the House of Oldenburg, which is connected to King Christian I of Denmark. Harald V and Margrethe II from the House of Glücksburg are the constitutional monarchs of Norway and Denmark respectively.
- Current Head: Christoph
- Heir Apparent: Friedrich Ferdinand
Al Sabah Family (Kuwait)
Like the royal family of Bahrain, the House of Sabah, or Al Sabah in Arabic, trace their ancestry to the Utub tribe. The tribe migrated to Kuwait in the 18th century and have been her rulers since 1718, when Sabah I became the Sheikh of Kuwait. Today, the family is represented by Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who is the emir of Kuwait, however, being a constitutional monarchy, the country is run by a government headed by Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
- Current Head: Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
- Heir Apparent: Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
The Imperial Family (Japan)
According to some historians, the Imperial Family of Japan is one of the oldest royal families of the world, dating to 660 BC. The family traces its roots to Emperor Jimmu, who was the first Emperor of Japan. However, modern historians do not verify the reign of Emperor Jimmu due to lack of credible evidence on this subject. They recognize the reign of Emperor Kimmei, who according to Japanese was the 29th Emperor of Japan. The Imperial Family of Japan continued to rule Japan through its hereditary kings until 1947, when Japanese constitution dissolved the absolute monarchy and made the position of the Emperor purely ceremonial. Today, Japan is a fully functional constitutional monarchy and the Emperor is seen as a symbol of Japan's proud history. He does not play a major role in the government of Japan though.
- Current Head: Emperor Akihito
- Heir Apparent: Prince Naruhito
Hashemite (Jordan)
The Hashemites trace their ancestry from Hashim ibn 'Abd Manaf - great-grandfather of Prophet Muhammad. Hashemties were engaged in a power struggle with Umayyads to establish themselves as the successor of Prophet Muhammad. The Umayyad caliphate was overthrown by Abbasids - which was the third of the Islamic Caliphates, and the representatives of Hashemites. Due to the ancestry of the Hashemites, every Sharif and emir of the holy city of Mecca was a Hashemite. This arrangement continued until Sharif Hussien bin Ali proclaimed himself the King of Hejaz. After the end of World War I, the sons of Sharif Hussien bin Ali were made the kings of Jordan (Transjordan at that time). Currently, King Abdullah II is the constitutional monarch of Jordan.
- Current Head: King Abdullah II
- Heir Apparent: Hussein bin Abdullah
Liechtenstein Dynasty (Liechtenstein)
The country of Liechtenstein gets its name from Liechtenstein dynasty - a family from Castle Liechtenstein in Austria. In the past, the House of Liechtenstein shared close ties with the Habsburg family - also known as House of Austria. The members of the family acted as advisors to the House of Austria until 1719, when Emperor Charles VI carved out the new principality of Liechtenstein from the domains of Schellenberg and Vaduz. Anton Florian became the first prince of Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein, along with Luxembourg has the distinction of being the only states of the Holy Roman Empire that exist today.
- Current Head: Hans-Adam II
- Heir Apparent: Alois Philipp Maria
The House of Nassau-Weilburg (Luxembourg)
In 1806, the counties of Nassau-Usingen and Nassau-Weilburg combined to become the Duchy of Nassau. Both these counties were a part of the Confederation of the Rhine. As the house was formed as a result of the combination of two counties, the Duchy of Nassau was under the joint rule of Prince Frederick August and Prince Frederick William. It was agreed that after the death of Prince Frederick August, the duchy would not be jointly ruled, and Prince Frederick William will become the sole leader. However, Prince Frederick William died in 1816 and his son William was made the duke of Nassau. The dukes continued to rule Nassau until 1866, and took over the governance of Luxembourg in 1890.
- Current Head: Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
- Heir Apparent: Prince Guillaume
The Kedah Family (Malaysia)
The Sultanate of Kedah is one of the oldest in the world. It was founded in 1136, when the Hindu king Phra Ong Mahawangsa converted to Islam and started the Kedah dynasty. Kedah traces its origins to the kingdom of Kedah which was founded by Maharaja Derbar Raja in 630 CE (AD). Abdul Halim is the 27th Sultan of Kedah, and the current King of Malaysia. As Malaysia has a constitutional monarchy, the functions of the king are only representative.
- Current Head: Abdul Halim
- Heir Apparent: N/A
The House of Grimaldi (Monaco)
On the night of 8 January 1297, Francesco Grimaldi, dressed as a monk, entered the gates of Monaco's castle and seized it with the help of his acolytes. Although he was chased out of the palace after four years, his was the first attempt to install the House of Grimaldi as the royal family of Monaco. The Grimaldis came to power in Monaco from 1419 to 1642, after they purchased Monaco from crown of Aragon. Due to the threat of Spanish invasion, the Grimaldis sought the protection of the French under Louis XIII. Monaco remained a French protectorate until the French Revolution. Monaco gained its sovereignty by Franco-Monegasque Treaty of 1861, and in order to run the economy without taxing its people, the Grimaldis opened a casino - Montle Carlo, which even today, is one of the most popular casinos in the world. Prince Albert from the House of Grimaldi is the current constitutional head of Monaco, while Michel Roger is the Minister of State. Monaco has the distinction of being the second smallest country in the world with an area of 2.02 square kilometers. Nevertheless, the country has the highest GDP PPP per capita in the world ($132,571) and the lowest unemployment rate (0%) in the world.
- Current Head: Prince Albert
- Heir Presumptive: Caroline Louise Marguerite Grimaldi
Alaouite Dynasty (Morocco)
The Royal Family of Morocco are the descendants of the Alaouite dynasty which has been reigning since 1631. The Alaouite dynasty is believed to be related to Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and her husband the 4th Caliph Ali. The founder of the Alaouite dynasty, Moulay Ali Cherif became the Prince of Tafilalt in 1631. His son, Mulay Al-Rashid continued his legacy and was successful in uniting the country. After the death of Mulay Al-Rashid, allegedly after falling from a horse, his half-brother Ismail Ibn Sharif became the ruler of Morocco. After his death, Morocco continued to be ruled by the Alaouite dynasty, and today, Mohammed VI is the constitutional head of Morocco.
- Current Head: Mohammed VI
- Heir Apparent: Moulay Hassan
The House of Orange-Nassau (Netherlands)
The House of Orange-Nassau has played a major role in the politics of Netherlands, and is credited for creating the independent Dutch State. In the year 1815, Netherlands became a monarchy ruled by the House of Orange-Nassau, with William I as the king. Over the years, The House of Orange-Nassau has enjoyed immense popular support from the people of Netherlands. Beatrix is the current queen regnant of the Netherlands, with Mark Rutte as the Prime Minister.
- Current Head: Queen Beatrix
- Heir Apparent: Willem-Alexander
Al Said Family (Oman)
The Al Said family is the absolute monarchy of the Sultanate of Oman. The family traces its roots to Ahmad bin Said Al Busaidi, who famously defended the town of Sohar from the Persians. After forcing them to retreat, he was chosen as the imam, and his descendants have ruled Oman ever since. Qaboos bin Said al Said is the Sultan of Oman and is the 14th generation descendant of Ahmad bin Said Al Busaidi. Oman has a parliament, but being an absolute monarchy, its role is limited.
- Current Head: Qaboos bin Said al Said
- Heir Apparent: To be elected
Al Thani Dynasty (Qatar)
The Al Thani dynasty of Qatar has been in power since 1825. The dynasty is the descendant of Bani Tamim tribe - one of the oldest tribes in the world. The first ruler of Qatar from the family of Al Thani was Shiekh Thani bin Mohammed, who ruled from 1825 until 1850. Today, Qatar is an absolute monarchy and is ruled by Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who is the seventh emir of the Al Thani dynasty.
- Current Head: Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
- Heir Apparent: Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
Al Saud Family (Saudi Arabia)
The Al Saud is the ruling family of Saudi Arabia. It is considered one of the biggest royal families of the world, with an estimated 15,000 members. It is believed that Muhammad bin Saud, an emir of Al-Diriyyah, is the founder of the Al Saud family. The family runs Saudi Arabia on the style of an absolute monarchy, and currently, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is the King of Saudi Arabia. The King of Saudi Arabia is one of the richest royals in the world, with an estimated fortune of $18 billion.
- Current Head: Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
- Heir Apparent: Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
The House of Bourbon (Spain)
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- Heir Apparent: Felipe, Prince of Asturias
Dlamini Dynasty (Swaziland)
The Dlamini dynasty rule as an absolute monarchy in Swaziland - a landlocked country in Africa. The dynasty is believed to have been found by Dlamini I, who was a member of Bembo-Nguni tribe. The Dlmini has a distinct culture of its own, and the king can have as many wives as he wants. In fact, the king is encouraged to choose a new wife annually from a different clan so that relations can be cemented with numerous clans. The royal family of Swaziland is currently headed by King Mswati III with Queen as the joint Head of State.
- Current Head: Mswati III
- Heir Apparent: To be elected
The House of Bernadotte (Sweden)
The House of Bernadotte is the royal family of Sweden and derives its name from Jean Bernadotte, a marshal of France under the reign of Napoleon. He was appointed as the heir presumptive to the Swedish throne after Charles XIII failed to produce an heir. Jean Bernadotte assumed the title of Charles XIV of Sweden and started the rule of Bernadotte family. Currently, Sweden is a constitutional monarchy under King Carl XVI Gustaf, and the government is headed by Fredrik Reinfeldt.
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- Heir Apparent: Victoria
Chakri Dynasty (Thailand)
The Chakri dynasty is the royal house of Thailand and has been ruling the country since 1782. The family was founded by Phraphutthayotfa Chulalok, also known as Rama I. Mahidol Adulyadej, a descendant of the Chakri dynasty formed the House of Mahidol, members of which are the constitutional monarchs of Thailand. Currently, the king of Thailand is Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX.
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Tupou Family (Tonga)
The Tupou royal family are the descendants of George Tupou I, who was the King of Tonga from 1845 to 1893. The family is the constitutional monarchy of the archipelago comprising 176 islands. Currently, the country is headed by Tupou VI with Sialeʻataongo Tuʻivakanō as the Prime Minister.
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Al Nahyan Family
The Al Nahyan family is the ruling royal family of the United Arab Emirates and are related to the House of Al-Falasi - one of the most respected and dominant tribal federation through the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Al-Falasi is related to the Bani Yas - a tribe which was linked to several important tribes of the area what is now known as Middle East. The UAE is a federation of seven emirates, with each being governed by an emir. Although UAE is a constitutional monarchy, the seven emirates are absolute monarchies and the power is not vested in the hands of the government. Currently, the country is headed by Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan - the emir of Abu Dhabi - who is the President and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoumm who is the Prime Minister and Vice-President of UAE.
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The House of Tudor ruled England for 118 years. The family is named after Henry Tudor, who came to power after the Wars of the Roses. Upon becoming the king, he assumed the title of Henry VII. His descendants continued to rule England and its realms until Queen Elizabeth died childless in 1603, and as she had not named a successor, the Tudor dynasty came to an end. James I, (James VI in Scotland) became the King of England as his great-grandmother Margaret Tudor was the sister of King Henry VIII - the son of Henry VII. After his reign started, the House of Stuart took over as the rulers of England and Scotland.
King James I of The House of Stuart brought the kingdoms of Scotland and England together upon his ascension to the throne. After his death in 1625, his son King Charles I became the ruler of the kingdoms of England, Ireland, and Scotland. However, his relationship with the English Parliament was tumultuous and resulted in the English Civil War and the Second Civil War. King Charles I was defeated in both the wars and was executed on January 30, 1649. After his death, monarchy was abolished and replaced by a republic known as the Commonwealth of England. After restoration of monarchy in 1660, Charles II became the king of England, Scotland, and Ireland. King Charles II didn't leave any heirs, and therefore, his brother King James II ascended to the throne. He had four legitimate children - Mary II, Anne, James Francis Edward Stuart, and Louisa Maria Teresa Stuart. Anne, who became Queen of Great Britain, died childless in 1714 despite seventeen pregnancies. As there was no one from the House of Stuart to inherit the crown, The Act of Parliament was passed to facilitate the transfer of power to Electress Sophia of Hanover. This was deemed appropriate as she was the granddaughter of James I. She died two months before she was to become the queen, and as a result, her eldest son George I (George Louis) became the king of Great Britain and Ireland.
The House of Hanover ruled Great Britain and Ireland for about 200 hundred years. It is widely believed that during their reign, the concept of democracy thrived in Great Britain. The reign of the House of Hanover continued until the death of Queen Victoria in 1910. Queen Victoria had married Francis Albert Augustus Charles Emmanuel , who was the Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Their son Albert Edward, ascended the throne in 1901, and was known as King Edward VII. Although, he was the first monarch from the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, many historians include him in the House of Hanover, on account of her mother being a Hanoverian. King Edward VII's reign lasted for nine years and upon his death, his son George Frederick Ernest Albert became King George V of the United Kingdom.
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Rowdy soccer fans almost caused the cancellation of the last match of the French season when they started throwing rolls of toilet paper, tennis balls and tomatoes onto the field.
With just one game left until the team was relegated to a lower division, Auxerre fans started a riot. The team Auxerre was facing, Montpellier, needed just a draw to clinch the league championship, but the game almost stopped because of trash on the field.
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First published in 1921, this is still the authoritative index of the complex circumlocution known as the "kenning," a defining characteristic of skaldic poetry. WARNING: This reprint, though certainly legible, is not identical in quality to the original edition. Judge the quality of the scan for yourself at septentrionalia.net before purchase. (This is the paperback edition of this work, which is also available in hardcover.)
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This is one of remarkable Ted talks that I listened more than twice, and tried to share with everybody. It points out that the current "way" is ineffective, even it is current, most commonly used, and considered necessary. And it is ineffective…
What makes some groups more productive and more successful than others? Based on an experiment, high achieving groups in the experiment are not groups that have people with highest IQ, or more people with IQ higher than average. The most successful teams had 3 characteristics:
- High degree of social sensitivity to each other (empathy test)
- Successful groups gave roughly equal time to each other (no dominant members)
- Successful groups had move women 😉 (could be result of higher empathy or diversity)
Culture of helpfulness can be the base for the company's success. "Helpfulness routinely outperforms individual intelligence."
Helpfulness is not a technology issue – it is people knowing each other. to achieve that, some company ban coffee cups at the desks, because they want people to gather at the coffee machines and talk to each other.
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Lightroom Update, Tuesday 3rd April 2018:
Adobe continues to release updates every two months (it used to be three-monthly). Today Lightroom Classic CC, along with Lightroom CC desktop and Lightroom Mobile, received significant feature enhancements, support for new cameras and new lens and the usual bug fixes.
Most significantly, Adobe has introduced powerful new 'Profiles' into all those applications. These Profiles provide a starting point for your images in terms of colour and tonality.
Few of us use or are even aware of camera Profiles. They've been available for application to RAW photos for years. They lodge way down in the Camera Calibration panel in the bottom right of Lightroom Classic's Develop module. In addition to the Adobe Standard Profile (the default Profile used to open all images in Lightroom) there have been Profiles that mimic your camera's picture modes. In general, quite limited.
Adobe has now expanded (to 6) the set of Profiles specifically for RAW files as well as introducing over 40 creative Profiles for many image file types (JPEG, TIFF, etc.). More usefully, Profile selection has moved up to the top of the Basic panel to encourage their use at the beginning of one's workflow. Incidentally, Dehaze has also, helpfully, moved up into the Basic panel.
Profiles? What Profiles?
The two most obvious questions for many will be "what are Profiles?" and "why have Profiles when we already have Presets?".
Profiles are intended to be one of the simplest starts to your image workflow. You open up your image, you open up the Profiles section and run your cursor over those shown to see if you like the effect that could be applied; if you like it, click on it and you've got it. "Adobe Colour" replaces Adobe Standard as the default Profile. Some are designed for specific purposes – such as Adobe Portrait (to optimise skin tones), Adobe Landscape (slightly ups the saturation), Adobe Monochrome (for a range of black-and-white), etc.
Presets (on the left side of the Lightroom screen) apply an effect that has been generated by Adobe, or by you, or by some third-party. Now that sounds remarkably similar to Profiles and in terms of the effect on the image they can be virtually identical.
The BIG difference, however, is the impact they have on your workflow. When you apply a Profile it does not change the sliders in any of the Development panels. That's not the case with Presets. So, when you apply a Preset you change all the earlier set up work you've done. Adding a Profile doesn't do that. It can be added to or taken out of your workflow at any time leaving all your other adjustments intact.
I've not tried Profiles yet but the idea sounds pretty good. Applying one Profile to an image at the beginning of your work could well be all you need to achieve the results you want.
If you are a Lightroom Classic CC subscriber go to Help>Updates and in the Creative Cloud application, click on Update next to "Lightroom Classic CC" (NOT Lightroom CC). If the update is not listed in the CC app, click on the three dots in the top right and choose Check for App Updates.
It's a good idea to back up your Lightroom catalogue before updating. If the Backup prompt doesn't show when you close Lightroom, then in the menu bar in the top left of Lightroom go to Edit (PC) or Lightroom (Mac) then Catalogue Settings. On the General tab, change the Backup frequency dropdown to "When Lightroom Next Exits". Then close Lightroom and click the Backup button to backup your catalogue. (The backup frequency will then revert to the selection you had previously. Better still, choose "Every time Lightroom exits" to have the option each time you close)
Note that there is no update to, and there will not be any more updates to, the non-subscription Lightroom 6 application – the last update was Lightroom 6.14, released in December 2017.
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- Fits Reconyx Models HC500, HC600, SM750, SM950C, PC800, PC900, and SC950.
- Manufactured With "Heavy Duty" 10 Gauge Steel. Constructed To Provide Exact Camera Fit. This Allows Camera To Be Taken In And Out And Still Point Back To Same Spot. (Unlike Competitors Shoe Box Design)
- Powder Coated With A Camo Break-up Paint Applied
- Helps To Protect Your Camera From Natures Elements
- Stops Animals From Chewing On Your Camera
- Theft Deterrent
- Can Be Lagbolted, Bungeed, Or Belted To The Tree
- Allows Use Of Padlock Or Python Cable
- Manufactured By CAMLOCKbox
- Purchase Is For Box Only. Select Additional Items As Needed.
Posted by artex on 11th Dec 2017
So I have a few boxes. One is fairly thin where a crowbar can easily open it. Another is somewhat heavy duty and should be a real hassle to get in. But this box is like a tank. It's super heavy but that's because it's all steel. It's maybe 2 nickels thick. Maybe 10 gauge. Either way it seems like I won't have to worry. Antenna port does have a plug, so you will have to punch it out or use pliers to pop it out.