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North Wilts Golf Club, Chiseldon. (1907 - 1930)
The club was founded in 1907.
The North Wilts Golf Club at Chiseldon was a 9-hole picturesque course situated on the Wiltshire Downs. A hilly course with natural hazards of streams hills and hedges and a total length of 4467 yards with the two longest holes being about 440 yards in length. The higher part of the course was called the Haddens, five greens were situated on an area known as Hodson Bottom and four greens were on the Haddens. In the early years there was a railway station (the M&SW) just ½ mile away. At this time there was little road transport and many golfers would travel by train then take a pleasant walk, or pony and trap along the country lanes to the well made timber clubhouse. The clubhouse was situated on high ground, where it still stands today. There were beautiful views of the course with its well manicured greens and fairways. The clubhouse had living quarters as well as a large lounge, dressing rooms for ladies and gents and a professionals shop.
NB this club is not to be confused with the current North Wilts Golf Club in Devizes.
In 1910 the professional at Chiseldon was William Ollerenshaw.
In 1913 the secretary was Cuthbert Stote, The Downs, Westlecott Road, Swindon. The club had a membership of 180 at this time. Entry fees for gents were £2/2/0 and ladies £1/1/0. Visitors' fees were 2/- a day, 5/- a week and 10/- a month. Ladies 1/6, 3/6 and 7/6 respectively. Sunday play was allowed after 1pm without caddies.
The seventh annual meeting of the club was held on Thursday 4th March 1915. As with many clubs the war was having a devastating effect on both membership and finances. In the absence of the captain, Mr D C A Morrison, who was serving with is Regiment in India, Mr T Saddler presided. Also present were; Mrs H W Reynolds, H W Reynolds, H Pease, J Crewe Wood, W Knox, H C King, T Dean, O Ellis, A E Dean, O Baker, F E Cottell, W J Hogarth, A W Deacon, G Lewis, C E M Harvey, R Reynolds, W S Jones, C T Watson, W G Willis, J A Willis and Cuthbert Stote. Apologies for absence were received from Brigadier-General T C P Calley, C.B and Major F P Goddard. Mr Reynolds said that the members would be gratified to know that General Calley had been promoted to General in the British Army. The following officers were elected; President, General Calley; vice-president, Major Goddard; secretary, Cuthbert Stote; treasurer, C L Peploe; captain, W Knox. Mr Knox was one of the founder members of the club and also one of their finest players, though the year in which he would hold office would not be a happy one for the golfing world. Committee – H Pease, C T Watson, A E Dean and H C King.
In 1924 the secretary was still Cuthbert Stote and the professional A Edwards. 9-holes with a membership of 185. Course records were, amateur A E Dean 71 and professional A Edwards 68. Visitors' fees were 2/6 a day, 3/- at weekend and Bank Holiday, 12/6 a week and 30/- a month. The nearest station at this time was Chiselden (Midland & SW junction) which was an 8 minute walk.
Among the members mentioned on this site is the name of Calley, local landowners for many years and featuring MPs and military leaders in their ranks - two local pubs are still named for the family - and Goddard, Lords of the Manor of Swindon for centuries. Clearly a well connected club.


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Meanwhile, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the largest body of doctors in India, yesterday demanded the rollback of NMC, claiming it will cripple the medical profession.
National Medical Commission Bill Move Opposed By IMA; 10 Points
1. The bill provides for the constitution of four autonomous boards entrusted with conducting undergraduate and postgraduate education, assessment and accreditation of medical institutions and registration of practitioners under the NMC, reported PTI.
2. The draft bill proposes a common entrance exam and licentiate exam which all medical graduates will have to clear to get practicing licences, an official said.
Common Entrance & Licentiate Exit Exam to ensue minimum standards of knowledge and skills of medical professionals #NMCBillpic.twitter.com/YdARE1F2Qe- NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) December 16, 2017
3. As per the provisions of the draft bill, no permission would be needed to add new seats or to start post-graduate courses, reported PTI.
Paradigm shift: From an input based regulation to an outcome based regulatory philosophy in line with the International Best Practices #NMCBillpic.twitter.com/I4PM4zNeWH- NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) December 16, 2017
4. According to the draft bill, the commission will have government-nominated chairman and members, and the board members will be selected by a search committee under the Cabinet Secretary. There will five elected and 12 ex-officio members in the commission.
#NMCBill creates 4 autonomous boards entrusted with UG education, PG education, Assessment & Accreditation, Ethics & Registration pic.twitter.com/n3ldbgp4Pd- NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) December 16, 2017
5. According to the IMA, the NMC will "cripple" the functioning of the medical profession by making it completely answerable to the bureaucracy and non-medical administrators. IMA president Dr K K Agarwal appealed to the prime minister to revise the draft bill in the larger interest of the medical profession.
#NMCBill: From elected regulators to selected/nominated regulators. From an almost exclusively medical profession dominated regulatory body to a balanced regulatory architecture with medical professionals & those reflecting the concerns of citizens pic.twitter.com/lzqwGhcdix- NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) December 16, 2017
6. Contrary to Mr. Agarwal's claims, according to an official, the new body will have eminent doctors and experts from related fields to suggest the direction that should be given to medical education in the country so as to ensure that the quality of education is at par with global standards. But it was reported earlier that, "the regulators in the new body will be selected and will not be elected".
Increased supply of medical professionals to cater to not only the needs of India but also for the whole world #NMCBillpic.twitter.com/8KYgAsnl9M- NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) December 16, 2017
7. The bill abolishes the MCI and "possibly" Section 15 of the IMC Act, which says that the basic qualification to practice modern medicine is MBBS, claimed Mr. Agarwal. He also said that the bill takes away the voting right of every doctor in India to elect their medical council. Any registered medical practitioner in the country can contest the election and every qualified doctor can vote.
8. Mr. Agarwal also said said that the draft bill, in its current form allows the private medical colleges to charge at will, nullifying whatever solace the NEET brought.
9. He added that that introducing a medical licentiate exam after qualifying in final MBBS exam is an injustice. "It is highly insensitive to the plight of medical students who even otherwise must undergo a long and tortuous academic career chequered with highly competitive exams," he said.
(With Inputs from PTI and IANS)
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A look back at the people and events that made news the past week. Week-ends is a regular weekly feature of This Just In…
"These are not the actions of a man. They are crimes of a monster. The purpose of our actions tonight is to establish a strong deterrent against the production, spread, and use of chemical weapons."
President Donald Trump after launching what he called "precision strikes" Friday night against three chemical weapons sites in Syria. Trump announced the strikes in a televised address less than a week after what U.S. officials called a poison gas attack on civilians conducted by Syrian leader Bashar Assad's regime.
"I wanted to share with you a little of what I just told my colleagues a few minutes ago. You realize something when you take this job. It's a big job with a lot riding on you. And you feel it.
"But you also know that this is a job that does not last forever. You realize that you hold the office for just a small part of our history—so you better make the most of it. It's fleeting, and that inspires you to do big things. And on that score, I think we have achieved a heck of a lot.
"You all know that I did not seek this job. I took it reluctantly, but I have given this job everything that I have. And I have no regrets whatsoever for having accepted this responsibility. This has been one of the two greatest honors of my life.
"The job provides incredible opportunities, but the truth is it's easy for it to take over everything in your life. And you can't just let that happen. Because there are other things in life that can be fleeting as well: namely your time as a husband and a dad, which is the other great honor of my life.
"That's why today I'm announcing that this year will be my last one as a member of the House. To be clear, I am not resigning. I intend to serve my full term as I was elected to do. But I will be retiring in January, leaving this majority in good hands with what I believe is a very bright future.
"It's almost hard to believe, but I have been a member of Congress for almost two decades. This is my twentieth year in Congress. My kids weren't even born when I was first elected. Our oldest was 13 years old when I became speaker. Now all three of our kids are teenagers. One thing I have learned about teenagers is their idea of an ideal weekend is not necessarily to spend all of their time with their parents. What I realize is if I am here for one more term, my kids will only have ever known me as a weekend dad. I just can't let that happen.
"So I will be setting new priorities in my life. But I will also be leaving incredibly proud of what we have accomplished. Some of you know my story—my dad died when I was 16, the age my daughter is. And I just don't want to be one of those people looking back on my life thinking, 'I should've spent more time with my kids.' When I know if I spend another term, they will only know me as a weekend father.
"So I'm really proud of what we've been able to do. When I took this job, one of my conditions was that we aim high. That we do big things. That we fashion an agenda, that we run on that agenda, that we win an election, and that we execute that agenda. I am so proud that that is exactly what we have done and what we are doing right now.
"We've accomplished so much since then. Probably the two biggest achievements for me are, first: the major reform of our tax code for the first time in 36 years, which has already been a huge success for this country. And that's something I've been working on my entire adult life.
"Second, something I got much more invested in being Speaker is to rebuild our nation's military. And after tax reform, addressing our military readiness crisis, that was a top priority that we got done last month as well.
"These I see as lasting victories that will make this country more prosperous and more secure for decades to come.
"There are so many other things that we have gotten done, and of course I'm going to look back proudly on my days at the Budget Committee and the Ways and Means Committee. But I don't want to be too sentimental here. I want to be clear: I'm not done yet. I intend to run through the tape, to finish the year.
"Some of you wonder why I can't just do the normal politician thing—which is to run and then retire after the election. That is what I'm told is the politically shrewd thing to do. I considered that. But just as my conscience is what got me to take this job in the first place, my conscience could not handle going out that way.
"I pledged to serve the people of Wisconsin, the First District, honorably. And in order to serve the people of my district honorably, I have to serve them honestly. And for me to ask them to vote to re-elect me, knowing that I wasn't going to stay is not being honest. I simply cannot do that. So that's why I'm announcing this today.
"Again, I am proud of what this conference has achieved and I believe its future is bright. The economy is strong, we have given Americans greater confidence in their lives, and I have every confidence that I'll be handing this gavel on to the next Republican Speaker of the House next year.
"So just to close, I said earlier that I didn't want this job at first. And most of you know this—I really actually didn't. But, I have to thank my colleagues for giving me this opportunity and this honor. I am really grateful for it.
"I also want to thank the people of southern Wisconsin for placing their trust in me as their representative for the past 20 years. I've tried to bring as much Wisconsin to Washington as I can in that time.
"It has been a wild ride, but it has been a journey well worth taking to be able to do my part to strengthen the American Idea. That pursuit is never ending, much work remains, but I like to think I have done my part—my little part—of history to set us on a better course.
"Thank you."
House Speaker Paul Ryan
"Speaker Paul Ryan is a truly good man, and while he will not be seeking re-election, he will leave a legacy of achievement that nobody can question. We are with you Paul!"
President Trump
"As dear friends of Paul and Janna for more than 20 years, Tonette and I simply say 'thank you' to them and their family. On behalf of the more than five and a half million people of Wisconsin, we thank them for their deep dedication and service to our state and our country. While Paul leaves behind a far-reaching, reform-minded legacy and a long list of achievements in Congress, I believe this is just the beginning for him."
WI Governor Scott Walker
"He is answering a higher calling, and that is to his family. The wear and tear of his position is something that none of us can actually relate to and we respect him for making a tough decision, leaving a pinnacle of power to do what a dad needs to do."
Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C.
"Before I was elected to the Senate I served with Paul Ryan in the House and have spent many years working with him on behalf of the people of Wisconsin. We know each other well and while we have different views on policy, I consider him a friend and have a lot of respect for him as a person and a public servant. This was a difficult decision to make, and I wish Paul and his family all the best in the future."
US Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
A TOTAL WITCH HUNT!!! Attorney–client privilege is dead!
President Trump took to Twitter Tuesday to express his anger over the FBI's raid of the office of his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen
"Clients should be able to rely on confidentiality when they disclose their most intimate secrets in an effort to secure their legal rights. A highly publicized raid on the president's lawyer will surely shake the confidence of many clients in promises of confidentiality by their lawyers. They will not necessarily understand the nuances of the confidentiality rules and their exceptions. They will see a lawyer's office being raided and all his files seized.
"I have been widely attacked for defending the constitutional rights of a president I voted against. In our hyperpartisan age, everyone is expected to choose a side, either for or against Trump. But the essence of civil liberties is that they must be equally applicable to all. The silence among most civil libertarians regarding the recent raid shows that we are losing that valuable neutrality.
"So, stay tuned to this unfolding drama, but remember that prosecutorial tactics used today against President Trump may tomorrow be used against Democrats — and even against you."
Alan M. Dershowitz is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, Emeritus, at Harvard Law School
"Here's what everyone's been trying to tell you today — and I say it gently — your user agreement sucks. The purpose of a user agreement is to cover Facebook's rear end, not inform users of their rights.
"I'm going to suggest you go home and rewrite it, and tell your $1,200 dollar and hour lawyer…you want it written in English not Swahili, so the average American user can understand."
Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana confronted Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the transparency of the social media company's policies during a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Commerce committees on Tuesday
"What the Zuck, Facebook? Amen to my sisters Diamond and Silk for speaking truth to power and calling out Facebook for suppressing their posts and positions. For quite a while folks have cautioned me to not rock the Facebook boat – but screw it. Facebook has controlled my reach to friends and foes for far too long. My small team and I been having the same issues as Diamond and Silk and other independent conservatives. Our message of support for common sense Make America Great Again policies is being suppressed and censored as self-proclaimed 'movers and shakers' operate to influence in fine Orwellian form."
Sarah Palin
"We're not making propaganda. Here is this amazing, incredible, traumatic event, which I think has had a massive impact, and still does, and effects the world we're in now–20th century American history. Everybody gave [Kennedy] a pass."
Jason Clarke, the actor who plays Sen. Ted Kennedy in the film Chappaquiddick
"Melania is a huge influence. She actually sits in on meetings. She will summarize what others say and then come up with her own strategy, and I quote Reince Priebus and others on the record who say her judgment is impeccable. She has great political sense. She will also give Trump articles, including negative ones, that she thinks he should read. She will disagree with him openly."
Ronald Kessler, author of The Trump White House: Changing the Rules of the Game
A possessed person "said, 'I am the prince of this world, I am Satan', and the hairs on my arms went up. When you listen to a satanic growl, once you listen to the devil's voice, you can recognize it."
Father César Truqui, a Mexican priest based in Switzerland, who has been performing exorcisms for 10 years
"Here's the thing about my dad. He had this funniness that was just completely, insanely natural. When he was dying, he was making us laugh in hysterics. He was literally dying, but he did something or said something that caused my stepmother and me to go into fits of laughter, which is why I ran out. I thought to myself, 'I don't want to be standing there in front of this man, my dearly beloved father, who's dying, and laughing.'
"I was telling this story to Howard Storm, who's a director, and he said, 'You should have stayed and laughed out loud. That's what comedians live for.' He was right; I should have just stood there and blasted out laughing."
Don Knotts' daughter Karen who is currently in the process of writing a memoir and is now performing a show about her childhood titled "Tied Up In Knotts!"
Hundreds of Students Participate in National Pro-life Walkout to Protest Abortion
Paul Ryan and President Trump's working relationship


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Elijah "went a day's journey into the desert." –1 Kings 19:4
Many of you are quoting Elijah the prophet by gasping: "This is enough, O Lord!" (1 Kgs 19:4) You can't stand the thought of going on with your parish work, marriage, job, or even life. You want to roll over and play dead. You are "burnt out." You are in good company because Elijah, known for "playing with fire" (see Sir 48:1, 3), eventually became "burnt out" himself.
God intervened by sending an angel to command Elijah to "get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you!" (1 Kgs 19:7) We also must get up and eat or our ministry, marriage, or trial will be too long for us. We must wake up and eat the daily bread of God's Word and Holy Communion. "Not on bread alone is man to live but on every utterance that comes from the mouth of God" (Mt 4:4). Unless we eat Jesus' flesh and drink His blood, we have no life in us (Jn 6:53). Unless we accept God's grace for much more daily prayer and Bible reading, we will find life too long, fall into depression, and just "go through the motions." Unless we celebrate Mass and receive Communion as often as possible (even daily), we won't "have what it takes" to minister, parent, evangelize, suffer, or love. We will "burn out" unless our hearts burn in hearing God's Word and breaking His bread (see Lk 24:31-32). Taken from One Bread, One Body
Are you tired? Do you feel like giving up? Have you turned to Jesus? Have you sought His strength in the Eucharist?
When you are tempted to give up… on life, on marriage, on work, on family, on friends… turn to Jesus -Ask Him to ignite the fire of Faith, of Hope, of Love within you….Addressing the spiritual is powerful, but you must also address the physical and emotional components of your struggle.
- Is there a physical component that needs addressed? When was the last time you went to the doctor for a physical, for blood work, for age-appropriate tests?
- Are you eating properly? Are you getting enough sleep? Are you exercising?
- Is there an emotional component that needs addressed? If you feel like giving up, or you feel alone, then there certainly is an emotional component.
- Is there someone you can talk to who will be able to listen objectively, help you develop a plan to help you emotionally, and keep you accountable?
- This needs to be someone who has similar faith beliefs, who is known for sound judgment. A family member may not be the best choice.
God wants to be your strength. He wants you to be whole and filled with peace. Visit Him, talk to Him, but then also do everything else that you can do to help you spiritually, physically, & emotionally.
Come Holy Spirit, fill us with your peace, love, & healing.


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Black Panther: More than a Movie
I am going to do my best to not give any spoilers.
…but I make no promises.
Now that that's out of the way…
THIS MOVIE IS AWESOME! That is at least the consensus in the Simmons household. This movie was so good, y'all, I'm about to start bow staff training, learn African dance, take a science and technology course, learn my true heritage on AfricanAncestry.com, and book my flight to Tanzania!
Well… maybe not ALL that, but you get the idea.
Raising two young kings (that's what this movie has done to me, y'all), they love action and superheroes, so they may think it's an awesome movie for reasons other than my own. Personally, I can't speak from a comic book standpoint as to whether or not Hollywood did justice to the comics because that's not my thing. What I can say is that this movie is more than just action and superheroes. For a lot of people of color, it's so much more than just a movie.
There have been thousands of pictures posted on social media of black people going to the movies in every kind of African garb, from Coming to America renditions to modern day dresses and dashikis, and I got to see some first hand. I even wore my headwrap and sat next to a beautiful couple decked out in matching dashiki shirt and kente dress! People thought it was amusing and made all sorts of mockery at what simply amounted to a level of pride not everyone could understand. Regardless of who made, produced, backed, or profited from the film's making, to go to the theatre and see on the big screen a cast of 98% African and African-American faces portrayed as royalty is a thing of pride and beauty that cannot be understood unless the majority of the media that you have seen portrays that same skin color and ethnicity as thugs and drug dealers and murderers and convicts. This movie – for me – reminds where we come from. Not a fictitious island, but a land and a people of strength and beauty and intelligence and culture and pride and unity not often seen in today's society.
Something else not often seen (and encouraged) in today's society is the strength of the woman. As a black woman I am well aware and have even experienced the Superwoman Syndrome, but that's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about women in business and technology and as soldiers – warriors protecting their king at all costs – and being not only encouraged to do so but revered when they do. I know that the man is looked at as the provider and the protector, but I also know (what little I do know about it) that in the game of chess, the queen protects the king. Whether men know it or realize it or not, we are always protecting them, and to see the Dora Milaje – an army of all female warriors – protecting their king is something I truly respect. There is a scene (sorry!) in which T'Challa and Agent Ross are talking, and Ross playfully (and a little too comfortably) hits T'Challa. Okoye about lost her whole mind and threatened to impale the man if he touched T'Challa again. That is, in fact, my favorite part of the movie. Ladies, I know we were raised that the woman should do this or that and the man is responsible for XYZ, but when you love and respect your king, you go to war with and for him; gender roles be damned.
Wakanda is not a real place in Africa, and although the movie was not shot solely in Africa, the beauty of the continent and the traditions of the African culture resonates within the film. From the vast waterfalls to the ritual challenges and ways of life, the movie makes you – at the very least – want to move to Wakanda! It also makes you want to take every technology class you can get your hands on (even if you're like me and don't care much for science) just to learn how things work and what you can make those things do with the proper components and understanding and knowledge. Yes, you can be a natural at something, but when properly intrigued, you can also educate yourself and go further than even you believe. The Wakandans not only believe that, you can see how they encourage it. General Okoye is the leader of the Dora Milaje. King T'Challa's sister, Shuri, runs her own lab that is in charge of the country's technology. His love, Nakiya, works for the freaking CIA and refuses to marry him and become queen because her calling is to help people and she could not sit comfortably on a throne knowing that there are people in the world in need of help and could benefit from Wakanda's resources.
Even though the movie is about the Black Panther, the women – as is true for most cultures – are the true backbone. Too many times women are expected to give up their dreams to support the man's or to get married or to have children and create a legacy, leaving out the fact that legacies are created in more than one way and at more than one time in life.
I have boys and while this movie made me proud for them to see royalty in our people, it also reminded me of the importance of encouraging our young women and promoting balance between the genders. Young kings and queens need to know that there is no right or wrong in a dream. If the Lord placed a desire in your heart, He will provide what you need to achieve it.
If you think this movie is just a movie, you're wrong. If you think this movie is only for comic book buffs or superhero lovers or black people or kids, you're wrong. This movie is for everyone who has a dream or a plan and needs to be reminded that it's never too late to make a change and make things better, for yourself and your people. This movie is what could be the beginning of a movement, if only we have the heart to see it.
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Weird. I just feel so weird. Or rather the pain is making me feel weird.
They say I'm weird but I take that as a compliment. Yes, I'm weird. I'm weird in a special way. Haha. Well, expect something from a weird person now.
Each day, I feel the struggle in me that's constantly rising. A struggle to keep myself away from what I want to hold on to… yet must be let go of. Not just me, my emotions, my pride, my desires, my plans, my dreams but also the persons I treasure so much, the persons I want to stay beside me…always. Sounds so selfish neh? I guess that's just how it is… Yet, I know in my mind and in my heart this is how it should be. But.. sigh.
I'm okay, it's okay but I admit, it's pretty painful. Some may think it would be easy to get over with since it was all wrong… But please… for now, I don't need eyes to look at my faults, but eyes that would just look beyond me and help me get through with this.
Now, each day will be something new, yet, it feels like the day is already coming to an end just when it's about to start. It's like the morning comes with a sunset. Oh the irony of life. When will it end?
When oh when will I see the sunrise?


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Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool centre-half Jamie Carragher had some damning remarks for Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech following his side's 3-1 defeat against Manchester City.
The 35-year-old shot-stopper would be considered a legend at Arsenal's London rivals Chelsea, but Carragher believes that Cech's ability has declined since his move to the Gunners in 2015.
"I think he is one of the great goalkeepers in the Premier League, but now he's just a good goalkeeper," said Carragher after the match, as quoted by The Sun.
Petr Cech continues his record of never saving a penalty for Arsenal in any competition.— Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) November 5, 2017
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Cech failed to save yet another penalty for Arsenal after Nacho Monreal brought down Raheem Sterling in the box. Sergio Aguero stepped up to convert to spot-kick and critics of Cech were quick to comment how Cech seems to consistently dive the wrong way when trying to save penalties.
Aguero's penalty was the 13th Cech has faced in an Arsenal shirt, and all 13 have gone passed him. At the Blues, while not renowned for his penalty stopping ability, Cech could be called upon to make penalty saves in important matches. He famously saved Arjen Robben's penalty in Chelsea's Champions League final victory against Bayern Munich in 2012.
Wenger Accuses Raheem Sterling of Diving But Could Face Possible FA Action Himself @jamiespencer155 https://t.co/nlGAY3VxP2— ArsenalPro (@ArsenalPro) November 6, 2017
Carragher added that he also believed Cech was at fault for Manchester City's first goal, which Kevin de Bruyne fired into the bottom corner. But upon analysis of the goal, Carragher believed that "Petr Cech should save that."
Defeat on Sunday meant Arsenal have fallen to sixth in the Premier League table, level on points with Liverpool and Burnley. With 16 goals conceded from their opening eleven games, the Gunners need to sort out their leaky defence if they want to continue to challenge for a top-four place.


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For example, campers may readily replace a malfunctioning slider without having to cut short an excursion. The present invention provides end users an opportunity to remove a slider from a zipper device e.g., for security purposes to prevent unauthorized zipping or unzipping. Removal of a slider can be useful to remove the protrusion of the slider (in order to prevent snagging e.g. snagging of luggage during handling), to provide a more appealing appearance of a zipped or unzipped device and provides an opportunity for an end user to add or remove sliders from the zipper e.g. converting a one-slider zipper to a two-slider zipper and vice versa.
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Mazda 2 1.5 Activematic 2010 Road Test
This was an attempt to get ahead of the game. The Mazda2 1.5 Activematic was about to be launched in the UK, but it was already available in Thailand. So that's where I drove it.
When I originally tested the Mazda 2 three years ago, I loved it. Especially the 1.3TS2 that seemed to have a perfect blend of performance, handling, gearing and economy for a small hatchback.
I found the Fiesta less characterful in comparison, even driven on exactly the same roads in Italy a year later.
The Mazda2 originally came with a 75PS chain cam 1.3, an 86PS chain cam 1.3, a 103PS 1.5 with slightly shorter gearing, and a 1.4 68PS diesel. Since then the range expanded, to include a 90PS 1.6 diesel. But the UK never got the 1.5 4-speed 'Activematic' automatic, which is the subject of this test in Thailand.
All too often a small automatic either comes as an automated manual or as a CVT with all the fun of driving it extracted like an unpleasant encounter with a dentist. So what I wanted to find out here was if a small automatic can deliver the two pedal job and still provide some enjoyment.
The Mazda2 has just had a facelift and a general revamp. All engines are brought up to EU5, which has meant a slight power decrease for the petrols and a 5PS increase for the 1.6 diesel. The 1.3s are now 119g/km, so band C £30 VED. The 1.6 diesel is now 110g/km, so Band B £20 VED. And the 1.5 automatic is being introduced to the UK at 146g/km, which raises the VED to band E and £125. These cars should be arriving in the UK in November.
The 1.5 engine of the Mazda 2 automatic puts out 102PS, which is 8PS short of the Toyota Yaris/Vios 1.5 and 18PS short of the Honda Jazz/City 1.5. So Mazda has made up for that with the gearing.
4th (top) gear of the Mazda2 auto works out at about 23 – 24mph per 1,000rpm against about 28mph/1,000rpm for the Vios, and the penalty of that is a brim to brim of 36.35mpg v/s 43 from the Vios. Still not bad, though, for a small, perky automatic while carrying four people and their luggage and being driven at between 70 and 80mph.
Like the Yaris/Vios (and like the Fiesta/Focus/Fusion 1.6 auto), there's a button on the gearshift lever to lock out 4th. There's also a 'Sport' position for the lever that holds 1st and 2nd longer and keeps it in 3rd. And 2nd is surprisingly long. If you're stuck behind a truck and want to overtake from anything up to about 50mph the box drops down to 2nd at the slightest prod of the pedal.
Though I still reckon a keen driver will get the most thrills from a 1.3TS2 manual, the Mazda2 1.5 auto doesn't leave him or her locked out of the fun fair. It's less refined than a Ford Fiesta, and the 195/45 x 16 tyres feel ridges in the road. But at speed, for a small hatchback, it's delightful. Somewhere between a Suzuki Swift and a MINI Cooper in the pleasure it gives.
In the looks department, the front can be confused with a Fiesta, but the deeply sculpted sides, the cutaway side windows and much more coupe-like rear distinguish the Mazda 2. I think it's a great looking little car. And those deep side windows give excellent visibility through large door mirrors.
Inside, you're not struggling for space. There's plenty of head and legroom for four, and five at a pinch. There's a decent amount of bootspace, with a spacesaver spare under the floor (of our car, at least). But the rear seat backrests do no more than split-fold forward, like a Fiesta's, so this is no mini pantechnicon like a Jazz or a Note. And if you're expecting the disco dash of a Fiesta you'll be disappointed. It's a fully built in radio/CD MP3 player with an aux-in socket and a proper display, but it doesn't look like a mobile phone.
The big test of the car was something like 500 miles in a day, driving through appalling weather without a twinge. But out alone on almost completely clear, decently surfaced, dry roads I could really have some fun trying to find its limits and not quite getting there.
Very often cars don't drive as well as they look, yet that isn't the case with the Mazda2. It goes and handles as well as it looks, and, hand on heart, you can't say that, for many other small automatics.
This test was uploaded on Sunday 17th October, after which we had to get the car back to Bangkok (Krung Thep) from a village called Bang Khok Si in Sakhon Nakhon province.
All went well, until we hit the devastating 'nam tuam' floods west of Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima). That meant a diversion back up Highway 2 to Highway 205, which itself was flooded. To make our way round that we took the 2067 to Nong Sung, then along a minor road to Non Thai where we rejoined the 205, thanks to Fon Promji's excellent understanding of Thai directions and maps.
We then had to battle through occasional very heavy rain and minor flooding to Chai Badan in Chayaphum, and profuse thanks here to the initiative of a sensible police traffic officer who escorted a convoy of buses, trucks and cars including ours through the twisting mountain pass in treacherous conditions, keeping our speed down to a sensible 60 – 80kmh and making sure we all got through.
South of Chai Badan, the 205 was again flooded, so we had to switch to the handily parallel Highway 21 down to Saraburi where we merely needed to wade through about a foot of floodwater to get back onto Highway 2 to Bangkok.
Despite 800 kilometres and 10 hours solid driving I still stepped out of the car twinge-free, which says a lot for the seats.
Altogether, over about 1,800 kilometres including rain and flood, we averaged a still creditable 36.06mpg with no trouble.
That finally came after refilling the car and having it valeted to return to Mazda's Lake Rachada offices when I got stopped by a cop on Sukhumvit shakedown duty just one kilometre from Mazda's office.
So, good cop, bad cop, but the bad cop didn't push his luck.
4-5-2011 Footnote: On a sunny day in Surrey on UK spec 185/55 R15 tyres a Mazda 2 1.5TS2 Activematic averaged 44.6mpg over 18 miles, from a cold start.
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Maria Dunn and Chris Craddock win Edmonton music and film prizes
Director Chris Craddock's It's Not My Fault and I Don't Care Anyway has taken the annual Edmonton Film Prize, while longtime folksinger Maria Dunn walks away with the Edmonton Music Prize for her album Gathering.
Each set of prizes is worth $10,000 — $8,000 for top spot and $1,000 apiece for the two runners-up in the two categories. The two winners were announced Thursday night at the Garneau Theatre. It's the fourth year for both awards.
Craddock's satirical dramedy, based on his play, is about an influential philosopher played by the late Alan Thicke, who preaches selfishness. When his daughter is kidnapped, it's a test to stay self-focused and subsequently ignore her peril.
This was Thicke's penultimate role — his final will be playing himself in an upcoming comedy, The Clapper. The Canadian actor died at 69 in December while playing hockey.
The $1,000 film prize runners-up are Niobe Thompson's organ-donation documentary Memento Mori and Dylan Pearce's 3-D rom-com 40 Below and Falling, which last year beat out Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens for a technical-innovation Lumiere Award in Hollywood.
The Edmonton Arts Council supplies the prize money, in conjunction with Alberta Music and the Alberta Media Production Industries Association, who organize the juries.
As is traditional, AMPIA executive director Bill Evans said that the battle was heated.
"It was a very tight competition, lots of arguing back and forth. What probably pushed It's Not My Fault over the edge was the performance of Alan Thicke, which was terrific. It's a bit of a sentimental nod as he just passed away.
"There were a lot of great films," Evans says. "It's hard to compare a comedy to a hard-hitting doc like Memento Mori. They went with the comedy this year after a couple years of documentaries." Thompson's The Great Human Odyssey won top prize last year.
"It's great the Edmonton Arts Council has donated this prize to help recognize this homegrown talent. It's good to see so much activity in local film in this time of economic downturn," Evans adds.
Alberta Music's new executive director Carly Klassen says Dunn's win of the Edmonton Music Prize pays tribute to a perfect storm of talent, legacy and local relevance.
Awarded for her April 2016 album Gathering, her sixth, Penguin Eggs roots music magazine's Roddy Campbell wrote of the recording, "If it doesn't bring a lump to your throat you're already beyond help."
"Her quality of songwriting is amazing," says Klassen. "But this specific album made some major contributions to the history of Edmonton. She told great stories about the working people here.
"The jury really did have a tough time coming down with a shortlist of three finalists, even. But Maria's been a staple of the community for so long. She has this international presence, and she's just such a great storyteller for the city."
Including Mohsin Zaman's Fly Home and Scenic Route to Alaska's Long Way Home as runners-up, the music award winners this year all live under the rather wide umbrella of folk music, though each with their own distinct style.
Previous winners were Striker, The Provincial Archive and Nuela Charles.
Dunn, who plays April 22 at Northern Lights Folk Club at Parkview Community Hall, is the only Albertan with an official showcase at the Folk Alliance International in Kansas City in February. "She'll be representing Alberta. It's huge."


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Carports: Aluminium vs Steel
Carports are a great addition to any home which can help to protect your car when it isn't in use. If you are considering constructing a new carport on your property you may be wondering if you should opt for one made from steel or aluminium. Below is a brief comparison of the benefits and drawbacks of each material.
Aluminium carports
The advantage of an aluminium carport is that they are much lighter when compared to steel carports. This makes them easier to handle and position in place. Aluminium is also really easy to maintain and care for as it is a rust resistant material and has a very high oxidation tolerance. Over time, you may notice a build up of a chalky, white powder on your aluminium carport. This can be easily removed by scrubbing with a brush and a solution of liquid detergent and warm water. The drawback of investing in an aluminium carport is that it doesn't have the same level of strength as steel and because of this, it may not be the ideal choice if you plan to install a double carport which covers a large area. Aluminium is also more likely to warp and become misshapen during very hot summers.
Steel carports
The advantage of investing in a steel carport for your property is that it is an high strength material which is highly resilient to the effects of high winds and heavy snowfall. Steel is also much less likely to warp in the extreme heat of summer. Steel carports will also easily withstand accidental damaged caused by the bumper of your car. The galvanised steel used to construct carports provides protection against rust. However, if this coating is damaged in any way, it is likely the exposed steel will begin to rust. You should periodically check a steel carport for signs of damage and rust, and reapply the protective coating as needed. The major drawback of using a steel carport is the increased weight, which can make it difficult to manoeuvre the carport into position during installation.
There are a very wide range of different carports available in both steel and aluminium. Each of these materials has their benefits and drawbacks. If you are considering installing a carport on your property, you should contact a professional carport supplier who will be able to offer further help and assistance in finding the right carport for you.


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Intersection by Nancy Ann Healy is the first in the Alex And Cassidy series.
FBI Agent Alex Toles is assigned to protect the ex-wife and young son of Congressman Christopher O'Brien, and quickly finds the attractive blonde teacher more alluring than she can ignore. Cassidy O'Brien gets under the Agent's usually tough exterior, but when Agent Toles finds there is more to her assignment than first appearances, their budding romance is tested in more ways than one.
This political thriller offers a simmering new romance underneath a dramatic and suspense filled storyline not unlike those in popular TV shows like 24. With twists and turns with every new page, the reader is left on the edge of their seat until the end, and Healy does an exceptional job of building complex characters and a plot that will draw you in, and leave you wanting more. Thankfully this is only the first of the Alex and Cassidy series.
The Characters
The lead characters of Alex and Cassidy are more complex than the stereotypical FBI Agent and defenseless victim. From the start of this book Healy builds layer upon layer of lead protagonist Alex Toles' character and history, and as Cassidy gradually peels these layers away, the reader is provided with a deep understanding of Toles' motivations and secrets.
The obvious complexity of Alex is balanced by the subtle complexity of Cassidy's character, whose strength and intelligence is woven into the storyline in such a way that the reader is left in no doubt as to why Alex falls so hard for her.
The supporting characters are well written, including Alex and Cassidy's respective families, Alex's present and former colleagues, and the antagonists, who leave you guessing throughout the story about their true motivations. Healy is a masterful character builder, with something for every reader to grow to love or hate about each character, and characters who grow throughout the book.
The Writing Style
While the romance aspect of Alex and Cassidy's story is fast paced, their romance is not completely central to the story, and the pace of the political thriller subplot is mostly good, although slightly stunted at times by the romance storyline.
There are a number of twists and surprises throughout the book, and just when the reader starts to think they understand where Healy is taking them, she shifts the ground beneath them and the story moves in another direction, providing suspense until the last pages of the book.
Despite being a storyline where politics and the American political system is central to both the characters and the plot, Healy describes this with simple language that is easily understood by those outside of the US, engaging readers who might otherwise be turned off.
Healy's writing flows easily, and there is much to like about the ease of reading this thriller, knowing that there is more to come with the next book in the series.
The Pros
For fans of political intrigue and suspenseful thrillers, this book has everything. The complex heroine, her intelligent and resilient love interest, well written characters and underlying plot twists and storylines that leave you guessing right until the end. Easy to read and hard to put down. Slightly lengthier than a lot of thrillers I have read, but this adds to the value for me.
The Cons
The romance between the lead protagonists can sometimes get in the way of the plot, with Healy taking time to build that aspect of her characters. It is clear that while this can be read as a stand-alone novel, Healy is setting the reader up for a series of books about these two, which takes the readers focus away from the underlying political intrigue and suspense a little.
If you are looking for a storyline where romance is a far distant second to the suspenseful thriller plot, this probably isn't for you.
The Conclusion
If you are looking for a great start to a series of books you can sink your teeth into, absolutely give this a go. A definite must-read for those who enjoy a strong subplot of intrigue and suspense, and don't mind the light and fluffy romance that sits on top of that.
Excerpt from Intersection by Nancy Ann Healy
Alex took a right onto Cherry Circle and was met with the sight of what she considered mini-mansions. "What the? Big Apple my ass. 1215…"
The GPS spoke. "You are nearing your destination."
"Holy crap," Alex looked out the windshield as she slowly pulled into the driveway of 1215 Cherry Circle. It was a large white colonial style home on the end of a cul-de-sac. "How many people live here?" she muttered to herself as she turned off the engine. She pulled a file from the passenger seat and opened it. Clipped to the top was a small picture. She slid it out from underneath the paperclip and studied it for a moment. The picture showed the congressman. On his hip sat a little boy with blonde hair smiling broadly. Next to him stood a woman with blonde hair similar to Dylan's – a stark contrast to the congressman's dark brown waves. She was attractive, and there was a gentleness in her smile that made Alex sigh unknowingly. "Here we go, Cassidy O'Brien."
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FBI agent Alexis Toles is dispatched to New Rochelle, New York, to investigate threatening letters sent to Congressman Christopher O'Brien, and to protect his ex-wife, Cassidy, and six-year-old son, Dylan. But when she gets to New Rochelle, Alex discovers that there is more to the situation than simple stalking or political agendas; she finds that she has growing romantic feelings for Cassidy-and that the feelings are mutual. As Alex and Cassidy explore their budding romance, they must surmount many obstacles in explaining their relationship to those around them, including Dylan. All the while, the investigation continues, and the disturbing, convoluted, and complicated web surrounding the threats begins to unravel, placing the characters' lives in grave danger. Intersection is a taut political thriller that combines the action and suspense found in hit television shows like 24 with the insight and drama found in the widely popular fiction of LGBT authors such as R. E. Bradshaw and Stacey D'Erasmo. It is sure to appeal to fans of intrigue, mystery, and romance, and to provide positive role models for marginalized groups and relationships.


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