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VOSS Proud to Host Workshop Featuring Marco Slaviero
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Friday August 18, 2017 - Cape Town - Today, VOSS Solutions announced that Marco Slaviero will present at the next OWASP Meetup, at the VOSS headquarters in Cape Town.
- Date: Wednesday August 23, 2017
- Time: 7pm – 9pm
- Location: Knowledge Park 3, Unit 6 Heron Crescent, Century City, Cape Town
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Marco Slaviero, a well-known and highly respected voice of the InfoSec community, is the lead researcher at Thinkst, and has presented research at conferences all over the world on topics ranging from timing attacks to python shellcode at BlackHat USA 2017.
In this presentation entitled "Fighting the Previous War - Attacking and Defending in the Cloud Era", Marco will explain how over the past few decades, network penetration tests have not evolved because companies continue to make the same mistakes. As organizations move into the cloud, Marco will explore emerging security requirements, such as what rootkits look like, and what this lateral movement means when it is between different SaaS products. Marco will also look at the interdependence of cloud systems and how to defend setups in the new cloud era.
VOSS will host the seminar at its HQ in Cape Town. Attendance is free of charge but spaces are limited, so registration in advance is highly recommended.
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- plural form of Hinduism
- Lloyd Ridgeon, Major World Religions (2003) p. 13.
- Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty, Wendy Doniger, Other Peoples' Myths: The Cave of Echoes (1995) p. 23.
- There are so many Hinduisms that no single Hindu could speak for the entire tradition.
- Ninian Smart, The Long Search (1977) p. 27.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017
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I can't give a shit anymore about art that doesn't liberate. I'm fighting for my family's survival and right to psychic freedom and life. What are you doing?
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Inescapably subaltern
If the aim of art is to transcend one's own body, what about those bodies invisible and left behind? If Roland Barthes' "death of the author" is precluded upon the invisibility, i.e. the non-death and non-life of non-white bodies, fuck that. White art, theory, and their progenitors need to address this rather arrogant loss of body: who has a body to begin with? White (authors') deaths matter.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 30, 2015 – Sports fans know that "three strikes and you're out" has been the baseball standard since its inception. It is so traditional that it has become a common idiom in the lexicon of American English that defines many other aspects of daily life in this country. Unless you are President Barack Obama, of course, who gets "six strikes" on virtually everything he undertakes.
A perfect example was recently outlined by Professor Efraim Inbar, who teaches political studies at Bar-Ilan University and is the director of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies. Inbar's article concerns the six immediate negative results of the Obama/Kerry nuclear arms agreement with Iran.
The apocalyptic catch in the Iran nuclear deal
Each of the professor's points has been analyzed in depth since the deal was made, but it might be well to look at them as a single collection to understand how devastating the Iran agreement really is.
As one Fox news analyst opined, "Obama is seeking to justify his Nobel Peace Prize. Kerry is trying to win one."
Here are Efraim Inbar's "six strikes against the Iran accord":
1 – America is weak
2 – Nuclear legitimacy
3 – Proliferation
4 – Force projection and terrorism
5 – Balance of power
6 – Conflict with Israel
Any of these "strikes" would be disastrous individually, but Obama is incapable of doing anything in a small way, so if one is bad then six is even "badder."
Summarizing Inbar's own words provides glaring evidence of why the deal should never have been made in the first place.
Weak America: "It is clear that President Obama was desperate for a deal in order to leave office with a "legacy." What counts is the perceptions of the countries in the region. Alas, all countries in the region can only conclude that America is indeed weak. America has capitulated to Iran."
The most sinister aspect of this conclusion is that Obama knows full well he will be long out of office when the "s— finally hits the fan," allowing him to lay blame on his successor, whoever he or she may be.
The Iranian nuclear deal is a fait accompli
Nuclear legitimacy: "The U.S. actually accorded international legitimacy to a large-scale Iranian nuclear infrastructure, including thousands of centrifuges. The deal leaves almost intact all central components of the Iranian nuclear program." This has been pointed out time and again, falling on deaf ears in the Obama administration. They do not want to hear it, so they don't.
Proliferation: "This agreement is a stimulus for nuclear proliferation. Indeed, Saudi Arabia has announced its desire for 'the same type of infrastructure' that has been allowed to Iran. Actually, the regional nuclear race has already begun and a multi-polar nuclear Middle East is on the way. This is a strategic nightmare. Saudi King Salman refused to attend the U.S.-Gulf State summit. This reflects disappointment with what Washington had to offer, and signals Saudi intentions to try to take care of itself on its own."
Historically the Saudis created this mess 14 centuries ago when an Arab named Muhammad began having revelations about being a prophet. The Saudis today are not a threat to instigate anything, but they will purchase weapons to protect themselves, and they have the financial resources to do it.
Force projection and terrorism: States and businesses already are lining up to capitalize on the economic opportunities emerging in the Iranian market. The cash influx enhances Iranian capability for supporting proxies in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Gaza and Yemen. The Iranian capacity for subversion and for exporting terror will be greatly magnified.
This, too, has been pointed out repeatedly to the Obama/Kerry team with nothing more than a "we're right and you're wrong" attitude.
Balance of power: "The American decision to accept Iran as a nuclear-threshold state, and Obama's statements in favor of a 'responsible Iranian role' in the region, accompanied by an inflated American threat perception of ISIS – signal a most significant change in American Middle East foreign policy. This accord marks an end to Iran's regional isolation. The naïve American belief that Iran can become a 'normal' state – will backfire."
The key word here is "naïve." Obama knows precisely what he is doing, but his naïveté lies in the fact that he doesn't care. He's the king and nobody is going to tell him what to do.
Conflict with Israel: "American policy is now on a collision course with Israel. The consensus in Israel is that Obama signed a very bad deal, which is dangerous for the Middle East and well beyond it. Israelis, as well as most Middle Easterners, do not buy the promise of a moderate Iran. They know better. Israelis take seriously the calls of the Iranian mobs 'Death to America. Death to Israel.'"
Israel is the most immediately threatened country in the Middle East as a result of the Iran negotiations. They have been patient far too long, but they will not sit back and allow Islamic terrorists to destroy their country.
In the meantime, what does the U.S. have to gain by siding with terrorist regimes and renouncing our closest ally in the Middle East?
Rather than "six strikes" what the world needs now is a timely and dramatic "inning ending, game changing double play."
Bob Taylor has been traveling the world for more than 30 years as a writer and award winning television producer focusing on international events, people and cultures around the globe.
Taylor is founder of The Magellan Travel Club (www.MagellanTravelClub.com)
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As it is very well known, MSN Messenger is one of the most important instant messaging clients of our days. Unluckily, a great number of utilities have been incorporated which will challenge the essence of such application.
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A male Anna's Hummingbird Calypte anna) taking advantage of the last of the quickly fading Rose of Sharon flowers.
Flower Eater
A House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) eating the petals of a Rose of Sharon flower!
I can just read this little Anna's Hummingbirds (Calypte anna) mind as she comes into this Rose of Sharon flower. Delicious!
A female Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) enjoying the flowers of the Lucifer Crocosmia.
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A female Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) enjoying the blooms of the Butterfly bush
Here's today's Hummer. A female Rufous (Selasphorus rufus) on a flower from the Butterfly bush. This little lady and a Anna's spent quite a lot of time on this bush today!
On the Columbine
A Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) on the Columbine, which is genus Aquilegia and is a of about 60–70 species of perennial plants that are found in meadows, woodlands, and at higher altitudes throughout the Northern Hemisphere, known for the spurred petals of their flowers.


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The Worst Chocolate Advice You'll Hear!
The worst advice you can be given about Chocolate in the kitchen is that it is too hard to Continue reading "The Worst Chocolate Advice You'll Hear!"
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Maybe it's time to give white chocolate a chance? Or you not a fan? This week at Dello Mano we'll celebrate White Chocolate in everything from Hot White Chocolate to Pancakes with White chocolate Mousse and fresh raspberries.
White chocolate looks different and doesn't taste like regular chocolate. It doesn't have the bittersweet taste that makes regular chocolates addictive. That's because it isn't really chocolate after all. But it does have a few selling points.
Continue reading "Why You Should Give White Chocolate a Chance"
We've talked before about tempering chocolates so, a process necessary in order to achieve a smooth, glossy finish for your chocolates and chocolate dips. But even when chocolate is in temper, blooming can still occur. Bloom is that greyish or white coating on the chocolate that usually occurs when chocolate is not stored correctly.
We all have that one friend who will always have that special spot in our heart. They're our best supporter and at the same time, our honest critic. They are someone who laughs and cries with us, and stays by our side through thick and thin.
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If it isn't dark, it isn't chocolate! You may beg to disagree. But for dark chocolate fanatics, this is basically the rule of thumb.
Chocolates come in different types, and among the most popular are the sweet, semi-sweet, milk and dark chocolates. They differ mostly in the content of cocoa. Dark chocolates have the bitter sweet flavour, but some brands have really intense chocolate taste (70% to 99% cocoa percentage). These chocolates are mostly used for baking since sugar and other sweeteners and flavours are added to the recipe.
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Working with chocolate can be both fun and frustrating, especially for home bakers. Chocolate is without a doubt one of the greatest culinary inventions. Despite the increasing number of flavours available now, chocolate remains a timeless classic. And really, it's hard to imagine life without chocolates. Cakes, brownies and pastries would surely be not as enjoyable as they are now without this magic ingredient.
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Whether your wedding venue needs a few minor touches or a major make-over, you can start with these transformation tips…
Any bride-to-be will tell you that she doesn't want her wedding to look like everyone else's. A wedding has to be unique which means stamping your individual style on your venue and transforming it from just a room, into YOUR room.
Lots of lights
Lighting has a huge effect on the look and atmosphere of a room. Create a bewitching and romantic glow by placing hundreds of twinkling tea lights and pillar candles in empty jam jars around the edge of the room and use grand candelabras as table centre pieces. For a more fun and quirky look, hang lots of coloured paper lanterns from the ceiling or drape sheets of fairy lights behind tables and around the dance floor to add some sparkle. A more expensive option is to hire a lighting company to place coloured up-lights around the room, bathing the whole area in a warm glow of pink, amber or a colour of your choice.
Don't forget the exterior of the building also – guide guests down a candle lit path using candles in glass hurricane lamps, or hang lanterns from surrounding trees to set the scene.
Use draping
Hate how the wallpaper or paint in your reception room clashes with your wedding colours? No problem, use fabric draping to hide it. A room dressing company can hide a multitude of décor sins using free standing drapes and the good news is that they don't require drilling or fixings, and take very little time to put up. Available in a wide range of colours and fabrics, use a colour that matches your theme or opt for white for a clean, classic look.
Coloured linens
A really simple way to transform the look of a room is to swap the standard white linen table clothes for something with a little more style! Table linens come in a range of colours and textures – from glittery gold and metallic silver, to hot pink or plush purple – talk to your room dressing company about the options here. If budget permits, add matching napkins and chair ribbons.
Use Vignettes
A vignette is the term used to describe a small décor display. Taken from the world of interior design, these are becoming popular features at weddings, creating visual focal points in the reception area that reflect the overall wedding theme. These work particularly well for vintage weddings – an old bike with flowers in the basket; a pile of stacked luggage holding flip flops for guests; a bureau dressed with picture frames of family members and a guest book for guests to sign…you get the idea.
Change the chairs
At worst your venue will have truly horrible, padded, fabric covered chairs, at best it will have invested in the wedding favourite, Chiavari chairs, which are pretty, but nothing new. Go for a more unexpected look by renting brightly coloured vintage chairs or clear ghost chairs – rows and rows of eye-catching seats can completely change the style of a space.
Create a feature wall
Hanging a backdrop creates a great focal point, especially in a room that lacks character. Laser cut paper wall hangings, colourful ribbon hangings or a large panel of fabric embellished with monograms of your initials make a fun focal point and can be used as a picture backdrop later in the evening.
Bring the outdoors in
You may not have a huge wedding flower budget, but a great way to bring the outdoors in is to hire small topiary trees and large potted plants. Much more cost effective than huge floral displays, use topiaries to cover a room's less desirable qualities, such as doorways that you won't be using. Wrap them in tulle and twinkle lights for an enchanted garden feel even indoors.
Less is more
There's nothing warm or inviting about a huge empty hall or ballroom with a scattering of tables in the middle. If your venue space is oversized for your needs you can play some clever illusion tricks to make it appear more intimate. Use rectangular or large square tables as they take up more space than round ones. Create lounge areas with a few sofas, chairs, and modular pieces such as ottomans. Position some free-standing arrangements of seasonal branches or rented trees to add texture and create a more intimate dining experience.
Drop the ceiling
Another common problem, especially with old houses and hotel rooms is that the ceiling is really, really high and as we mentioned above, airy and spacious isn't always a good thing. Rather than try and fill the space with overly tall centre pieces which will just annoy your guests, keep the centre pieces low and drop the ceiling from above. You can do this by creating a canopy effect over tables using fabric, voile or ribbons. Alternatively, hang chandeliers, pom poms, lanterns or other decorative features from the ceiling, dropping them low over the tables.
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I may be a bit biased but I CANNOT believe how beautiful my niece is! And that she graduates this spring!!! Where has time gone? This girl is going places and going to do great things!
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Not to BRAG but how GORGEOUS is my niece? I cannot believe this girl graduates in the spring! Stay tuned for the full blog post of her senior session . . .
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I feel sooooo old! I simply cannot believe that Mary is a senior this year! When I was 19-years old I started a Girl Scout Troop which I taught for 5 years! Mary was one of the first girls in my troop, as a kindergartener! I can't believe how beautiful she is. She has grown into this amazingly mature, talented young lady. She is definitely doing great things with her life!
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Hannah was visiting Brevard this fall and contacted me to have her Senior Portraits done. We had so much fun doing her ballet shots in downtown and then headed into the mountains for her portraits.
I hope you enjoy the final months of being a senior! Love every moment of it - because before you know it you will be walking across that stage!
Brevard Senior Portrait Photographer ~ Avery Class of 2014
How many people can say they use to babysit the prom queen when she was little?!? I CANNOT believe Avery is graduating! I used to babysit this girl when she was just a toddler- wow that makes me feel grown up. I am so proud of Avery. I think she is ready for the next chapter of her life <3


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A Two Year Test of Faith
June 22, 2006
by: Dineen Miller
Sundays have never been easy. Getting two small children to church was not a simple feat. Yet there was more to this predicament. Not only was my husband an atheist, but also I would realize later on that this was a major target for enemy attack. The difficulties would start Saturday evening and would often escalate by Sunday morning. I can't tell you how many Sundays I went to church near tears or didn't go at all.
Time taught me to prepare, to pray in advance, to recognize the attacks for what they were, and to don the full armor of God. I wanted my children to grow up knowing God, but I worried. I knew full well the weight of influence I had over my daughters' lives, and I knew that was true of my husband, as well. What would they think of their father's decision to not attend church? How would it influence them? Would they one day make the same decision?
My only recourse was to pray and continue on. While we lived in Europe, both my daughters prayed for Christ to come into their lives at different times. My youngest while with me, and my oldest on her own. She was the one I worried about most. She seemed unsure with her decision, but I continued to pray that she truly had made that step. I had to leave it in God's hands.
As they grew and got older, my oldest daughter began to balk more and more about going to church. The struggles grew and at times were overwhelming. Sometimes I would share this with church friends, but I don't think they truly understood. They had husbands who were the spiritual leaders of the family and their children fell in line with that. Mine didn't. Advice usually came in the form of, "Who's the parent?" or, whether real or perceived, I felt judged as inadequate.
Finally, at the time my daughter reached fourteen, I quit fighting. She didn't want to go to church anymore. Her attendance had already been dwindling, so I let her to make this decision. My husband had been clear in the past about them being allowed to make their own choice. Plus, I saw absolutely no benefit to forcing her to go. I knew my daughter and pushing her one way usually resulted in her running in the opposite direction.
People at church finally quit asking me where my oldest daughter was. I don't know if they understood or if they agreed. I felt like a failure, yet I didn't see any other choice. I had to have faith that she was in God's hands and that I had made the right decision.
For the next two years I prayed everyday as she left for school. I would bless her as I kissed her goodbye and pray for her protection as she walked out the door. I prayed for God to fan the flame in her heart, that she would come to claim her own faith in Him, and maybe one day choose to return to church.
One week I was away at a writers' conference. After I returned home and I was alone with my daughter, she told me she went to a youth service with some friends. I stayed quiet as she told me about how the youth pastor had made a call during the service for people to come up and commit or recommit their lives to Christ. I began to cry when she told me she had gone up, alone, and recommitted her life. She said she cried, but she knew she had to do it.
She's never been comfortable with my fussing over her. I kept that in mind and told her how happy I was and how excited I was for her. I tried not to make a big deal out of it, because I knew she wouldn't like that. Later, when I had a chance to be alone, I praised God for his amazing faithfulness. He'd heard my prayers, and He'd answered them.
My daughter still struggles at times to go to her own church, but it's different this time. Now her struggle lies within herself and not with me. I don't worry anymore. I see God's hand in her life, I see her desire to follow Him, and I see she has now claimed her faith as her own.
And I rejoice.
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Lynn has wonderfully mapped out the steps we all need to walk through to develop and grow this vital relationship with Him. This was the Lord's intent for her transformation journey all along, and His intent for you too. Here she has spelled out the spiritual truths behind the principles and talked us through how she applied them. These truths are universally applicable to us all, though as the details of our lives, situations and hearts will be different, we will apply them differently. - Reader Review from Barnes & Noble.


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Express with Ann Douglas 09 May 2019
Relaxed, chatty and clearly excited, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex offered a contrasting image from those we have come to expect outside St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, of a highly polished Duchess of Cambridge posing for pictures with her children.
This was a more intimate conversation and, even though they walked into the glare of the camera lights, Harry and Meghan seemed oblivious to all except the swaddled baby in his father's arms.
The proud father, clearly relishing his new role, was beaming and bouncy.
Meghan, showing post-pregnancy swelling and tottering on high heels, looked like many a new mum, albeit one dressed in a bespoke designer dress and expensive jewellery.
In fact part of the charm of the occasion was that they both looked like any other couple dressed up to see the grandparents with their new baby.
Except this couple were on their way up to the Queen's private apartments in Windsor Castle to show off their son to the 93-year-old monarch and the Duke of Edinburgh.
That meeting a short time later produced the most striking image of the day: the great-grandparents looking on with glee at meeting their eighth grandchild for the first time as Meghan held Archie with Harry and the Duchess's mother Doria Ragland looking on.
"I know everyone there thoroughly enjoyed it," a royal source said later.
Back in St George's Hall, the magnificent state apartment created by George IV and then rebuilt after the disastrous 1992 fire, Meghan smiled and could not take her eyes off her baby, stroking his head at one point and giggling at another.
She did not cradle the infant, leaving that to Harry.
Palace officials are still not prepared to confirm reports that the couple had to dash to the Portland Hospital in central London in the early hours of Monday despite suggestions that they had wanted a home birth.
But she did seem relaxed holding Archie when they met the Queen.
It was most likely that Harry was cradling the baby for the photo shoot simply because that is just how they roll and nobody thought that the royal convention was for the mother to hold the baby for these photographs.
Outside the private Lindo Wing at St Mary's, William has been photographed standing next to his wife and child at each birth. In 1977 Princess Anne thanked hospital staff while a nurse held her infant son, Peter Phillips
Ann Douglas, a best-selling Canadian parenting and baby author, said yesterday's photocall heralded a new generation of feminist royals who would share parenting duties between them.
The Cambridges might disagree of course – William is certainly a hands-on father but it is Kate who more normally builds her days and weeks around being available for the children.
Ms Douglas said: "I think we can take away from this morning that Harry intends to take a really active role in parenting, and that he recognises parenting as a gift, rather than an obligation.
"He intends to treat parenting as something he does jointly with Meghan but it's going to be at the centre of his life, because you get the sense that this is something he's been building towards."
She praised the couple's equal banter in front of the cameras, which she said showed there no hierarchy between them.
"They weren't doing stiff upper lip, formal signalling stuff you might have seen in the past," she said.
"They were saying: 'we're doing this differently, we're a different generation of royals, we're a different generation of parents, and we want to share our baby with you too."
Little Archie may have a pampered life compared to most but for a few moments yesterday his mother and father looked like parents around the entire planet coming to terms with the way their world had changed in just a few hours.
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She also won the event in 2017 and having won the 3000m just two days earlier thus
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Lisa Riley Roche at Deseret News reports on an interview with Senator John McCain yesterday while the Senator was in Utah for a fundraiser for Congressional candidate Mia Love:
John McCain's running mate in his 2008 presidential bid, Sarah Palin, "would have added a lot to the race" had she been a candidate for the White House this election, the senator said Thursday.
"How she would have done, I can't say," McCain told the Deseret News. "I know she has a very strong, significant base. That's why all these candidates line up and ask for her endorsement."
McCain's pick of Palin, then a first-term Alaska governor, was seen as a "game changer" four years ago, just as presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney's choice of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is now.
The Arizona senator, in Utah to attend a fundraiser and town hall meeting for 4th District congressional candidate Mia Love, said Ryan "is an excellent selection."
Asked if putting a "game changer" in the No. 2 spot on the Republican presidential ticket would be a winner this time, McCain said his loss to President Barack Obama wasn't Palin's fault.
"I don't think you can attribute our failure to Sarah Palin. She energized our party," he said. "She beat (Vice President) Joe Biden in the debate and then, of course, the stock market crashed."
McCain said the race was over when middle-class Americans saw their savings disappear overnight, not because of Palin, who ended up being widely seen as unprepared to be in a position where she could assume the presidency.
"I am convinced that Sarah Palin was a very strong attribute to our campaign, and I love her and admire her," McCain said, adding he had no second thoughts about naming her over Romney and other possible running mates.


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When working with clients around the world, time zones can sometimes get the best of you! But Joelle Thompson has found the perfect midday work oasis – and it's only steps away from her office.
Everyone gets a "Case of the Mondays." What helps you get through your Monday? Is it a quote, or personal or professional goals?
The best way I know to head off a case of the Mondays is to get myself to my 6am daily exercise class. I work out with a tight-knit, eclectic group of people who always make me laugh. So, although it's tough to get up that early (and ok, sometimes I roll over and go back to sleep), when I do make it, I always walk out feeling amazing and ready to take on the world. It also gives me some human interaction first thing in the morning – which is important for someone like me who works from home and doesn't have that face-to-face connection at the office.
What is your favorite part of your current position with JMC?
As a consultant for Microsoft, I work on a CPE (Customer & Partner Experience) team within the Services organization, and we focus on improving the customer experience for enterprise Microsoft customers who use consulting services and premier support. My favorite part is advocating on behalf of the customer; thinking about how we should evolve our customer listening channels to get a better handle on customer needs, which in turn would allow us to be more proactive and less reactive on issues that arise. Working toward making that vision a reality is what motivates me.
Do you have a favorite playlist or podcast you listen to at work?
Since I don't have to worry about disturbing anyone around me, I enjoy cranking up the volume in my home office and tuning into various Amazon Music stations. When I need to concentrate it's mellow baroque music, and when I feel like rocking out I love a great 90's alternative mix!
Do you have a daily routine that helps you through your day?
My client is on the east coast and my team is spread from Seattle to Bengaluru to Dubai, so for this gig, I've adjusted my workday to start early. The 6am workout kick-starts my day and I'm in the office by 7:30am (easy since my commute is just a few steps!). The timing is nice because I'm finishing my work around the time my two kids get home from school. I also try to take a real break and eat lunch outside on my garden patio, instead of at my desk. I can get away from the PC, enjoy the beautiful Southern California weather, listen to the hummingbirds and feel the breeze on my face. It helps me de-stress and relax.
Any exciting projects you are currently working on?
Earlier this year I was invited to join a new "JMC Social Squad" – which is a group made up of a cross-section of employees who collaborate on social media messaging & campaigns through the company's online platforms. It gives me a chance to learn new tools, as well as to contribute some strategic concepts and creative content. I also love to get to know other consultants and staffers at JeffreyM, to exchange ideas and tap into our fun community.


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Aeromexico Launches AM Plus Premium Economy Cabin
Aeromexico announced it has launched AM Plus, a new premium-economy section. The new section will be in all of the airline's fleet of more than 40 Boeing 737 aircraft, located in the first three rows of coach.
AM Plus features 4" (10 cm) of increased legroom and greater recline of the seatbacks. The seats also have leather headrests.
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Wind energy
The economical potential of Belgorod region according to energetic ratings comprises 260 bln kW.h annually which is corresponding to approximately 30% of total electricity production. Wind power plant can work in conjunction with electricity lines or in off-line mode. WPP are intended for power supply output of private households, for objects, remoted from centralized electricity supply (cell stations, farms, meteorological stations, hunting sectors). Small wind power plants can work efficiently with low wind speed that is why they have a wide geography of installation.
Types of wind generation according to capacity measure:
- The wind power plant of small capacity (up to 100 kW.h daily)
is the private wind turbine with unit rating up to 10-20 kW, intended for independent power supply, mainly used by households, country houses, small economic entities. The mean range of wind speeds for electricity output fall inside the limits of 5-7 m/s. The mean residual time varies from 20 to 30 years.
- The wind generator mid size capacity (up to 3000kW.h daily)
The wind generators with unit rating from 20 to 500 kW.h. The wind power plants of this type are indented for power supply output for mid-sized and big load customers – hotels, small manufacturing plants, military bases, camping sites.
- The wind power plants of big capacity
The wind turbines with unit rating over 500 kW.h, are usually set into wind farms – large-sized power assets with 100 MW capacity and average electricity output up to 700 Mw.h daily.
Wind speed - is the most important factor, which effects on energy quantity produced by wind power plant. Wind turbine's output rate increases with windmill's height due to wind speed increaese.
The quantity of electric energy, produced by wind power utility increases triply due to wind speed acceleration, i.e. if the wind speed is redoubled, the kinetic energy, received by rotating element (rotor), increases eightfold. Therefore, following the goal in reaching the near-normal distribution characteristics, the usage of wind power plants at the highest possible altitudes is appropriate.
The payback period of wind power utilities comprises 2-10 years, and depends on annual average wind speed and equipment composition. The decision about wind power plant installation practicability is taken with the consideration of annual average wind speeds, land topography, tasks and objectives in every specific case.
Wind power plants can be subdivided into 2 categories: industrial and domestic (for private usage). Small wind power plants can perform efficiently with low wind speed, that's why they have wide installation geography.
There are two main types of wind power plants: Vertical-axis wind turbines (or VAWTs)
and Horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWT)
The comparison of vertical-axis wind turbines (or VAWTs) and horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWT)
Vertical-axis wind turbines (or VAWTs)
Horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWT)
For starting the rotation the wind speed 1-1.5 m/s is enough. The nominal capacitance ascension occurs at wind speed from 6 m/s (it depends on generator rating and wing size).
The necessary wind speed to start is 2-3 m/s, that is why horizontal-axis turbines is better to use in regions with strong winds. The nominal capacitance ascension occurs at wind speed 8-10 m/s.
The efficiency output comprises 20-30%.
WG are constantly "downwind" and they don't need to be turned when the wind flow direction is changing.
The efficiency output comprises 25-35%. The small advantage over VAWT is compensated with the necessity of turning when the wind flow direction is changing
The service life with the correct handling and service – 15-25 years of continuous service. The main load goes at major nodes and WT blades, which need to be replaced after their excessive ware.
The service life with the correct handling and service – 15-25 years of continuous service. The main load goes at mounting bearing assembly and rotation gear.
VAWT is recommended to use in the regions with high turbulence level and constantly changing wind speed.
HAWT are installed in all other cases, i.e. they have wider range of application.
The wind conditions in Belgorod region are marked by south-western winds, southern winds domination in the cold time of the year, by western and north-western winds – in the warm time of the year. The annual mean wind speed in the Region – 2,1-4,1 m/s.
The usage of wind energy on the territory of Belgorod region is appropriate and worthwhile.
The annual mean wind speed on the region's territory is about 2,1 – 4,1 m/s, which opens perspectives to the development of this direction of alternative energy.
More actual capacities for Belgorod region are 5, 10, 20 kW, which can partly supply the needs of farms, small enterprises, private households. The only significant problem of this method is that there is no guaranteed electricity output in the days with slow wind speed. Therefore, this energy source is better to use combining with other energy sources.


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Letter: Educate yourself on region's wildlife
Whatever his reasons, whatever his thought process or lack thereof, he reacted in those moments he had to react. Could Mr. Galvin have made a better choice? I am certain, for innumerable reasons, he wishes he did.
The bear is dead. Hopefully her cubs are old enough and savvy enough to survive the coming winter without her.
It is far more difficult to find a positive in all of this than it is to send hate mail; but there is always something we can take away from even the worst tragedies that at least leaves us wiser.
New Milford is a beautiful, diverse town where we can live in the sticks and still reach the grocery store in under 15 minutes; where we can own 51 acres in the middle of nowhere and still be part of town.
If we are going to own these acres, if we are going to value our wilder places, we need to educate ourselves about the wildlife in our yards.
The deer eating your flowers don't know you spent money on them. All they know is they're easy food. A bear doesn't know that the dog nosing around her babies is your beloved pet. He is a threat. And when you stand on your porch aiming a gun at her, she doesn't know it's going to kill her.
Had Mr. Galvin known that mother-bear went up on her hind legs to sniff the air, to ascertain what sort of new threat he was, he might have had that extra moment to make a better choice. Education makes a difference. Retribution does not.
Terri-Lynne DeFino


text: George Spafford - July 15, 2011 Building a Hybrid Yugoslavian M70B1 from a Stub with Screws Part 1 The AK family of rifles is quite diverse. Builders and collectors of these rifles are always noting differences between models and, as a while, the Yugoslavian AKs are pretty unique. I've been a hobby builder since 2006 and find the design differences fascinating. A bit over a year ago, I approached Bob Hunnicutt, the editor of SGN, with an idea for a piece on building an AK based on milled Yugo receiver parts but with a sheetmetal receiver. Times and opportunities change and opened the door to create a series of articles for the SGN website and this will be the first of many that lay out the background, parts and methods. In the 1950s, the Yugoslavian arms manufacturer Zavpodi Crvena Zastava reviewed the Russian Avtomat Kalashnikova (AK) and realized its vast potential. In the 1964 they started manufacturing the M64 under license but with a number of modifications that make the Yugo family of AKs unique, notably its capability to launch grenades, bolt hold-open device, flip-up night sight, recoil spring lock, rubber recoil pad on the fixed stock model and one of the best AK grip designs in terms of ergonomics. Like any design, it evolved over time. When they created the M70, they retained the forged receiver and made some updates, including the design of the receiver and attaching the rear stock with a single 8mm bolt that traversed the length of the stock, ending under the rubber butt pad. The M70A was the underfolder stock model while the M70 designation referred to the forged receiver fixed stock model.The M70B1 denotes the move to the less costly to manufacture 1.5mm thick stamped sheet metal receiver, which Russia had already done. The M70AB2 refers to a stamped underfolder version. In this article, we will build our own version of a M70B1. It's not as heavy duty as the bulged side genuine M70B1s but it's no slouch either — especially given we will not be launching rifle grenades!Despite the unique design differences, Yugo rifles are undeniably based on the AK design and are both interesting rifles to build as well excellent rifles to fire. In this article we will review how to build a version of a M70B1 in a cost-effective manner by leveraging the front stub of a milled M70, thus getting around sourcing issues as some parts are becoming increasingly expensive to find and, thus, expensive.The reader needs to bear in mind that most rifles can be bought assembled for less than what it costs to build a single rifle. Indeed, there are complete AK-type rifles for sale right now for well under $400. Building a rifle is more about better understanding the design and the reward of building something yourself as opposed to cost savings. The intent of the article series is to give you "food for thought" that you can then change however you see fit. Over the course of following weeks we will review the build and considerations for part selection, fabrication, assembly, and the final finish. GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


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Application for Sheldon Family Association Memorial Plaque Recognition for Meritorious Service and/or Special Recognition…$0.00
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Do you have someone in your family that you feel should be enshrined into the history of the Sheldon Family Association?
A few years ago, a family member thought that the amount of effort put forth by a relative (Marie Sheldon Hine) significantly moved forward the purpose and efforts of the Sheldon Family Association (SFA). Marie hosted two very successful Sheldon Reunions in Bennington, Vermont, a task that is a major effort given the rich and overwhelming family history in the area.
The family took it upon themselves to create a memorial plaque and upon it inscribed Marie's name. They then contributed the plaque to the SFA with the intention of having the SFA display the plaque at its Annual Reunions and to have either the Board of Directors or other members to place additional names to the plaque to make a sort of Hall of Fame list.
The focus of the memorial is to recognize the efforts of an individual who has advanced the cause and history of the Sheldon name either by their research work or a lifetime achievement. The individual you want to memorialize can be a worthy deceased Sheldon or Sheldon relative such as a spouse, cousin or immediate in-law.
Like other memorials such as putting a stone with a name on a walkway, a plaque with a name on a park bench or a name on a wall, SFA is asking families to nominate their individual by submitting a completed application along with a gift to help underwrite the costs. The SFA Board has the responsibility to review the application for all the proper criteria and when approved will add the name to the plaque, as well as, putting the information about the honoree on the SFA website. Gifts are not tax-deductible.
Sheldon Places … $8.50
Sheldon Places … $8.50
by S4479x851 Rose Sheldon Newton. A Gazetteer of Places, Towns, Townships, Mountains, Museums, Monuments, Homes, and Things that carry the name Sheldon in the USA, with maps and illustrations to early Sheldon locations. The author states, "This collection is designed to help find lost Sheldon lineage connections." An important research tool with a detailed table of contents and an every name index.
Survey of Sheldon Places and Towns in England … $6.00
Survey of Sheldon Places and Towns in England … $6.00
by S4298x511 Steven Sheldon of Torquay Devon England, 40 pages. The companion to the above volume. A Gazetteer of England, has maps locating Sheldon towns and places in the counties of Derby, Warwick, West Midlands,Worcestershire, Hereford and Oxfordshire. Learn more about Sheldon Towns in England, Archbishop Gilbert Sheldon and the Sheldonian Theatre at Oxford, Sheldon Manor (a castle) in Wiltshire. This booklet contains genealogy charts with information for and about the Elizabethan Tapestry Weaving Sheldons, the first to bring the art to England, woven into the fabric of historic events of the 16th century England impelling the migration to the new world by later Sheldons.
Historical Sketch of the Sheldon Family … $5.00
Historical Sketch of the Sheldon Family … $5.00
by S7879 Henry Waters Sheldon of Yonkers, NY for the SFA reunion held August 8, 1912, in Rupert Vermont, 10 pages. In 1913, Roy Farrar Sheldon of Schenectady, NY , published this sketch in book form. It is in easy to read print in manuscript form. Of particular interest to descendants of S5 Isaac.
S5 Isaac Sheldon of Windsor, CT … $5.00
S5 Isaac Sheldon of Windsor, CT … $5.00
by S4760x32 Charlotte A. Hunt of Worcester, MA., 13 pages. A reprint of an article published in the April, 1963 issue of N.E.G.H.R. A well-documented treatise; includes a map of Windsor with a diagram of the lots owned by S5 Isaac and his neighbors; a reproduction of page 40 of the original Windsor land record book, all of which is used to settle the question of S1 Isaac.
The Family of Thomas Woodford … $4.00
The Family of Thomas Woodford … $4.00, 9 pages
The Family of Robert Blott … $4.00
The Family of Robert Blott … $4.00, 11 pages
by S9309x322 Shirley Sheldon Rider. The author has saved you time and money by reprinting this information from Various Ancestral Lines of James Goodwin & Lucy (Morgan) Goodwin by Frank Farnsworth Starr. This 1915Genealogy is regarded as a classic by Donald Lines Jacobus. Descendants of S5 Isaac will want a copy of both The Family of Thomas Woodford and The Family of Robert Blott.
The Will of S5 Isaac Sheldon … $4.50
The Will of S5 Isaac Sheldon … $4.50
The Will of S46 Jonathan Sheldon ... $4.50
The Will of S46 Jonathan Sheldon $4.50
Transcribed by S9309x322 Shirley Sheldon Rider. These two wills have been photocopied and include estate inventories.
John Sheldon and the Old Indian Homestead … $5.00
John Sheldon and the Old Indian Homestead … $5.00
by Jennie Arms Sheldon, wife of S2981 George Sheldon, 21 pages. Considered one of the best stories of the 1704 Deerfield Massacre. A paper read at the annual meeting of the Pocumtuck Memorial Valley Association, August 12, 1911.
The Story of Remembrance Sheldon S113 … $4.00
The Story of Remembrance Sheldon S113 … $4.00
transcribed by Matilda S. Hyde in 1920, 14 pages. Remembrance, a son of S35 John, was captured in the 1704 raid at Deerfield and taken to Canada when he was eleven years old. Fourteen years later after being rescued by his grandfather, Remembrance wrote this vivid, interesting narrative on the eve of his wedding day.
Pertaining to S35 John Sheldon … $5.00
Pertaining to S35 John Sheldon … $5.00
by S9309x322 Shirley Sheldon Rider, 6 pages. A collection of items, includes a copy from a daguerreotype of the Old Indian House taken in 1848, shortly before the house was razed, a brief biography of John while a resident of Deerfield, a genealogical chart, a facsimile and a transcription of his will. Information about the Ensign John Sheldon Chapter of the Colonial Dames.
Sheldon the Fighting Quaker." … $4.00
Sheldon the Fighting Quaker." … $4.00
by Maj. Alex Well, 8 pages. Published in the New York Knickerbocker Press in 1929, this article tells the story of S8050 Capt. Jonathan Sheldon of Rhode Island, descendant of the Pawtuxet-Providence S8 John. Ancestral charts included.
The (Sheldon) Ship "Hanover" of Providence RI … $4.00
The (Sheldon) Ship "Hanover" of Providence RI … $4.00
by S5720x23 Irving Chase Sheldon, 10 pages. An account based on logs and records kept by S2350 Capt Pardon Sheldon, owner and master of the Hanover, of his voyage in 1838 from Providence, RI, to St. Petersburg, Russia and return. This paper is illustrated with a chart of the voyage, a picture of the Hanover, and a genealogical chart. As an added bonus, the paper offers information about early shipbuilding and navigation.
An 8″ x 10″ Color Reproduction of ship "Hanover" … $6.00
An 8″ x 10″ Color Reproduction of ship "Hanover" … $6.00
Suitable for framing.
The Last March of the Army of Robert E. Lee … $4.00
The Last March of the Army of Robert E. Lee … $4.00
by S5720 Maj. James Rhodes Sheldon, 15 pages. An eyewitness account of the final days of the Civil War, with pictures, maps and genealogical charts. From this moving paper, learn how James R. Sheldon, a native of RI became a Major in the Confederate Army. Previously available for public reading only at the Virginia Historical Society Library in Richmond, VA., we are able to provide this to a wider audience through the generosity of his grandson, Irving C. Sheldon.
Sheldons in the Salem Witch Trials … $4.00
Sheldons in the Salem Witch Trials … $4.00
by S9309x322 Shirley Sheldon Rider, 16 pages. An illustrated booklet bringing together in one source all the testimony of Susannah Sheldon and S151 Ephraim in the Salem trials of 1691-92. Contains an indexed map showing all landowners in Salem Village (Now Danvers) in 1692, has background material for events leading up to the trials and includes one complete trial from the indictment to execution. Written for the 1987 Sheldon Family meeting in Salem.
Stories of Early Days of the Settlement of Aurora, Ohio … $4.00
Stories of Early Days of the Settlement of Aurora, Ohio … $4.00
10 pages. The story of "going west" in 1800 when S627 Capt. Ebenezer Sheldon emigrated from Suffield, CT to Aurora, Portage Co., Ohio. This is a gift to our readers through the kindness of Gertrude McDonald a descendant living in Aurora.
Charles and Lydia (Taft) Sheldon, A Colonial Couple … $4.00
Charles and Lydia (Taft) Sheldon, A Colonial Couple … $4.00
by S7295x513 Frances S. Russell, 6 pages. This is the story of S358 Charles and Lydia, parents of S1047 Ephraim, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. From this well written article learn how Lydia Taft and President Taft share the same American ancestor; and follow the family's emigration across the United States from Massachusetts to Claremont, California, where Charles Burt Sheldon became one of the original trustees and the first treasurer of Pomona College.
S1047 Ephraim Sheldon, Soldier of the Revolution … $4.00
S1047 Ephraim Sheldon, Soldier of the Revolution … $4.00
by S7295x513 Francis S. Russell, 13 pages. This study includes biographical and historical background information, a copy of Ephraim's pension application and transcription, maps of the battles Ephraim was in, and a family group sheet. This article is a good example of how to present a part of one's family history in an interesting way.
Sheldon Family Association: A 50 Year History 1939 – 1989 … $8.00
Sheldon Family Association: A 50 Year History 1939 – 1989 … $8.00
Compiled by Keith M. Sheldon, 50 pages. This publication is a must for every SFA member. Keith has consolidated, in time-sequence, pertinent facts on the Sheldon Family Association into one accessible source to commemorate the SFA's 50th year. The information compiled for this history was gleaned from letters, reports, programs, newspaper stories and genealogical records. A number of the sources for the information are reproduced and included as exhibits.
Sheldons Met by H.O. Sheldon In His Travels … $4.00
Sheldons Met by H.O. Sheldon In His Travels … $4.00
by S4479x851 Rose Sheldon Newton, 10 pages. A list giving Last Name, First Name, date met, location, capsule review. ex: "Sheldon, Isaac 23 JAN 1844 HOS vis with Joseph I. S, Rupert VT." A guide to your ancestors in the HOS journals 1817 – 1845. 18
S4 Godfrey Sheldon, Planter, of Bakewell Parish, Co. Derby, England & Scarborough, York Co. Maine … $5.00
S4 Godfrey Sheldon, Planter, of Bakewell Parish,
Co. Derby, England & Scarborough, York Co. Maine … $5.00
by S9309x322 Shirley Sheldon Rider, 28 pages. The author states, "The intention of this report is to bring together in one place all the records that have so far been found for S4 Godfrey Sheldon in order that work once
done need not be repeated by others and to make this information available to interested members". This handsomely detailed booklet is the first of a series of progenitor reports. This compilation of information on S4 Godfrey Sheldon contains a chronology, family chart, narrative account, copy and transcription of the will of Godfrey Sheldon, map of Sheldon property in Scarborough, ME., as well as a list of records consulted, researchers and bibliography.
S4760 Edward Austin Sheldon, An Extract from His Autobiography,1896 and Domestic Activities on the Farm 1830 – 1850 … $4.00
S4760 Edward Austin Sheldon, An Extract from His Autobiography,1896 and Domestic Activities on the Farm 1830 – 1850 … $4.00
by S4759 Dorliska Elizabeth Sheldon, 7 pages. Edited by Mary Sheldon Barnes and Frances Elizabeth Sheldon Alling, daughters of Edward Austin Sheldon. This extract is from the autobiography of Edward Austin Sheldon, a book printed in 1911. Dorliska Sheldon's composition Domestic Activities was given to the Penfield Library of the State University of New York at Oswego by Frances Davis in 1961. The College has granted permission in 1991 to The Sheldon Family Association Inc. to add it to the publications sold to Sheldon descendants for historic study.
S14 William Sheldon of Bakewell Parish, Co. Derby, England, Scarborough, York Co., Maine & Salem Village, Essex Co., Massachusetts both in the province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England … $5.00
S14 William Sheldon of Bakewell Parish, Co. Derby, England, Scarborough, York Co., Maine & Salem Village, Essex Co., Massachusetts both in the province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England … $5.00
by S9309x322 Shirley Sheldon Rider, 31 pages. The author takes on the issue of whether there were one or two William Sheldons in Salem, and addresses the validity of the statement found on page 1 of the Sheldon Magazine that S3 William came "With Gov. Endicott to Boston, Mass." The author discusses the source of the problems, the resolution, and offers proof to support her conclusions by reproducing various records, maps and wills.
S5 Isaac Sheldon of Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut & Northampton, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts … $5.00
S5 Isaac Sheldon of Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut & Northampton, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts … $5.00
by S9309x322 Shirley Sheldon Rider and S4479x851 Rose Sheldon Newton, 30 pages. The authors decided to take up the life of Isaac Sheldon with his appearance in 1652 in records at Windsor, Connecticut, rather than answer the age-old and controversial question "Is Isaac Sheldon of Windsor & Northampton the same Isaac Sheldon found in Ashford, Co. Derby?", by J.Gardner Bartlett. The authors present material found in the writings of Rev. Solomon Clark, James Russell Trumbull and include the chapter entitled "The Family of Isaac Sheldon" from Frank Farnsworth Starr's genealogical
classic, Goodwin-Morgan Ancestral Lines, as they state, "The documentation is flawless; the writing style still fresh and worthy of emulation." This booklet contains articles on Mehitable (Gunn) Ensign, a brief history of Northampton, Sheldon homestead and property in Northampton, family charts, a copy and transcription of Isaac's will, and an inventory of his estate. Included is a glossary and illustrations of some of the items mentioned in Isaac's will (Do you know the difference between a "maul" and a "beetle"?). This booklet is a must for every Isaac descendent.
Daniel Sheldon of Woolwich, Co. Kent, England, Last Will & Testament … $4.00
Daniel Sheldon of Woolwich, Co. Kent, England, Last Will & Testament … $4.00
by S9309x322 Shirley Sheldon Rider, 12 pages. The author includes a reproduction of the Will of Daniel Sheldon and then provides a brief lesson in paleography (the study and deciphering of ancient writings) including acopy of the general alphabet of the Old Law Hand. A transcription of the Will is included.
Richard Sheldon, Gentleman, of Monyash, Derbyshire, England …$4.00
Richard Sheldon, Gentleman, of Monyash, Derbyshire, England …$4.00
by S9309x322 Shirley Sheldon Rider, 16 pages. The Last Will and Testament of Richard Sheldon is reproduced along with a transcription, an inventory and transcription of the inventory, a chart of the ancestry and descendants of No. 4 Hugh Sheldon of Monyash, and the ancestry and descendants of No. 5 John Sheldon of Monyash and Ashford. The author does not discuss the "Isaac connection", but in her preface, states, "Because much of the very early Sheldon family information that is on the two charts included with this report is there because of information given in 1662 by No. 10 Richard Sheldon to the Heralds during their Visitation to Derbyshire, it was thought worthy of notice on that count alone to publish the pedigree charts and his will." [Note: The numbers used in this description are not Sheldon Numbers, rather they indicate the numbers assigned by J. Gardner Bartlett in his "The Sheldons of Derbyshire and of New England."]
In Defense of J. Gardner Bartlett … $4.00
In Defense of J. Gardner Bartlett … $4.00
(Companion to Below) by S9309x322 Shirley Sheldon Rider, 7 pages. In 1926, Gardner Bartlett's landmark study on the English origin of S5 Isaac Sheldon was published. It was the culmination of two years of research in England. As the author notes "Debate and dissension within the Sheldon Family Association hierarchy and membership have raged ever since". Probably no publication has been subjected to more study and comment than Bartlett's work. The author lists the major objections that have been raised over the years to Bartlett's conclusions, then forcefully argues her position.
The Sheldons of Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, and Isaac Sheldon of New England.. $5.00
The Sheldons of Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, and Isaac Sheldon of New England.. $5.00
(Companion to above) by J. Gardner Bartlett, 27 pages. This is the reprint from The New England Historical and Genealogical Register of October, 1926, that created the debate and dissension within the Sheldon family Association hierarchy and membership since its publication. This item was originally reprinted by the Genealogical Committee in 1962, and has been out of print for many years. Now available, it is of interest to all Sheldons and is the subject of Shirley Rider's publication "Defense"
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