text: Human rights groups are accusing police in Kenya of using excessive force against protesters following last week's presidential election rerun. At least six people were killed and dozens were injured in the violence. More than 30 people have died in protests since August, when the Supreme Court overturned President Uhuru Kenyatta's win and ordered the rerun. Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Migori in western Kenya. Africa Kenya Politics

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Arsenal Quartet Passed Fit For Watford Clash
The Arsenal quartet of Nicholas Pepe, Joe Willock, Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira have been passed fit for three-time upcoming league clash with Watford.
Arsenal travel the short distance to take on Watford at the Vicarage Road on Sunday evening.
The aforementioned players are fit to take their respective places in the Arsenal squad for the Watford game after Gunners boss Unai Emery provided the injury update on his team on Friday morning.
On club-record signing Pepe, Unai Emery said that the Ivorian international is fit despite withdrawing from the Ivory Coast squad during the international break because of fitness issues.
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Nicholas Pepe has been involved in all the Premier League games for the Gunners since his £72m move from French Ligue 1 outfit Lille in the summer.
He made his Arsenal debut as a second half substitute during the win over Newcastle United on the opening weekend.
Arsenal beat Newcastle United 1-0 courtesy the second half strike from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Pepe went on to make an halftime appearance in the next game against Burnley at home (2-1 win for Arsenal).
He made his first start for Arsenal in the third league game of the season, a 3-1 loss at the home of leaders Liverpool.
Apart from Pepe, Xhaka, Torreira and Willock suffered respective injury scares during the international break but they are all fit for the Watford game.
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EPL: Arsene Wenger to return to the dugout
Emerging reports claim that former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is now opened to a return to club management but that will only happen under optimal conditions.
Arsene Wenger put a pause to football management when he parted ways with the North London outfit in 2018 after 22 years spell at the club. He has since been away from that role and currently working as FIFA's new Chief of Global Football Development.
It was expected that the former Gunners boss will immediately pick up a new offer as there were a number of clubs ready to hand him that opportunity but he was more focused on his holiday.
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Now, the Frenchman is now claiming o be missing the daily routines of a being a manager and is opened to returning but stressed that it would happen under optimal conditions.
Wenger stated that he initially was on the grass every morning and smells them but that has changed as he is now in muffled and in an administrative environment, sitting in the office which is not what he used to know.
No doubt that Arsene Wenger will still get the love and support he got from Arsenal fans when he eventually picks up a new role as he has written his name in gold at the Emirates Stadium.
EPL: Arsenal told they would be chosen for a move
Following Arsenal's victory in the FA Cup against Chelsea on Saturday, on loan Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos confessed his love for the team, stressing that he would choose the club again if he is to make any choice.
Dani Ceballos played a very vital role in the game with yet another commanding display that has continued to catch the attention of manager Mikel Arteta and that has confirmed the club to make more investment in him.
He has been on a loan deal and is expected to return to his owners, Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid but that is looking not to happen again as the North London outfit will seek to have him at the Emirates Stadium, with a permanent deal of possible.
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Dani Ceballo stated that he feels love in Arsenal and his managers and the teammates, including the fans, have helped him love the club and that makes him feel the love he enjoys.
Meanwhile, Gabon international forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a brace that helped the North London outfit to land their 14th FA Cup title in the club's history.
The win also handed an automatic European ticket to the Gunners as they will not be playing in the Europa League next season.
Aubameyang's future: The reason why Rio Ferdinand is wrong
Man United legend Rio Ferdinand has sparked speculations that Arsenal forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has already decided to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer transfer window.
The Gabon international was the hero of the day when the Gunners defeated their London rivals, Chelsea by 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday. The former Borussia Dortmund player scored a brace to hand Arsenal their 14th FA Cup title in the club history.
During the post-match interview, the press was quick to ask the forward about his future before the trophy was officially handed over to the team and he was quick to talk down speculations about his future.
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He stated that "I'm going to enjoy this with my teammates… and lift the trophy" and the Red Devils legend was quick to state that the Arsenal man has already decided to leave, noting that he spoke like someone who is leaving.
This analysis by Rio Ferdinand might not be all true as that wasn't the right time for any player to talk about his future, especially when he has not even lifted the trophy to celebrate the hard work and a perfect end to a season.
There is no doubt that the Gunners management is to decide on a new contract term for Aubameyang as the player earlier mentioned that they have the final decision but there is no doubt about his being happy at Arsenal.
EPL: Arsenal to announce first major signing soon
Emerging reports claim that officials of North London outfit Arsenal have already gone to Portugal to wrap up a deal for Sporting Lisbon prodigy Joelson Fernandes who has been on the club's radar for the past months.
The 17-year-old winger has impressed with the Portuguese outfit in the just-concluded season and there have been efforts to tie him up with a new deal which he refused.
Joelson Fernandes is keen to have a new challenge and the Premier League is his preferred destination with Arsenal also keen on his addition ahead of the coming season.
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It is now claimed that the Gunners officials are already on the negotiation table with Sporting for a fee for the young land as a fee of £20 million is being contemplated for the player.
A Portuguese outlet, A Bola reports that the North London outfit are hoping to make an announcement in the coming days as they are hoping to conclude talks to finalize a deal in the coming days.
Joelson Fernandes will now join the ranks of the young lads at the Emirates Stadium when he finally signs for Arsenal and there is no doubt of his involvement with the Mikel Arteta's team in the coming season.
EPL: Arsenal to finally cash in on midfielder
Emerging reports indicate that Arsenal could be set to benefit from the sale of out-of-favour midfielder Mohamed Elneny with Turkish outfit, Trabzonspor considering holding talks with the Gunners.
An insider in the Turkish outfit told Turkish-Football that the Egyptian international is a major target and they are confident of sealing a deal for him in this summer transfer window.
According to reports, talks have been held between the two clubs, and they are set for formal talks that will help finalize a deal as long as the Gunners are willing o let go of the player.
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Trabzonspor are reportedly keen as they seek a replacement for Badou Ndiaye who has been on a loan deal spell with English Premier League club Stoke City and his return is unlikely.
Mohamed Elneny has two more years, going by his contract with the North London outfit but he has been out of favour for selection and was made to spend a year away from the club with Besiktas.
His departure will enable the Gunners to cash in to be able to sanction other deals as there is a need to source for funds to be able to engage in the summer transfer window for more additions.
Mikel Arteta "phones" Barcelona star for possible move
A number of clubs have indicated an interest in the signature of Spanish La Liga outfit, Barcelona midfielder, Ivan Rakitic as he is set to part ways with Barcelona after six years at the Camp Nou.
In an attempt to win the race, Le10 Sport reports that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called the 32-year-old to convince him on a move to the Emirates Stadium.
According to the report, the Spanish boss told Ivan Rakitic of his plans for him and how he would be used in the coming season but it was not reported if the Croatian has accepted.
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Instead, reports claim that he is not keen on a move to the English Premier League and will rather remain at the Spanish La Liiga or move to the Italian Serie A, where he already has suitors.
Ivan Rakitic is no longer a favourite for selection in the Barcelona midfield, owing to his age and other factors and that seems to be getting to him as he is still confident of playing actively for many years.
With Arsenal hoping to strengthen the midfield, Ivan Rakitic will not be a bad idea for Mikel Arteta as he would be bringing his wealth of experience to help other young ones.
EPL: The nine players Arteta will send parking this summer window
A lot of transfer activities are expected at the North London outfit, Arsenal this summer window, including exits and new recruits to be able to build a formidable team for the coming season.
The Gunners struggled throughout the just-concluded season but had a sweet ending with the FA Cup win against Chelsea and an automatic qualification to Europa League next season.
The next thing for manager Mikel Arteta to do is to bring in new players and also create space for their coming by showing some the way out, so as also to cash in from their sale.
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One player who tops the list of the expected exit is French striker Alexandre Lacazette as his name has continued to be mentioned but that might not happen eventually with Arteta singing his praise and hoping to see more of him.
Already, Sokratis has been told to find a new club while it is expected that Matteo Guendouzi would be leaving because he has been frozen out of the team.
Hector Bellerin is another player who is feared to leave the North London outfit if the right offer is made for his service while Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Sead Kolasinac are also mentioned.
Lucas Torriera is another surprise on the list that is reported to be on the exit list but it is still unlikely that Mikel Arteta will part ways with him.
EPL: Latest Mikel Arteta's summer plan revealed
Arsenal are still enjoying their FA Cup title win but for manager Mikel Arteta, the summer window is the focus as he plans to do a number of deals to be able to make the team stronger ahead of the coming season.
Following the FA Cup win, there is a reported £30 million windfall that would be part of the summer transfer funds and Mikel Arteta is hoping to make good use of it.
The latest report now reveals that the Spanish manager wants to sign five new players this summer transfer window.
Mail is still reporting that Mikel Arteta is still interested in the signature of Atletico Madrid midfielder, Thomas Partey as he plans a new look for his midfield and that includes having Dani Ceballos for another loan spell or permanent deal.
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The Gunners boss also wants to sign Brazilian international Willian from Chelsea and hoping that an agreement is not reached between the player and the Blues team.
A new centre-back is also highly needed and a priority while a deal for Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho is also in place.
Finally, keeping Gabon international forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the Emirates Stadium will be a major achievement for manager Mikel Arteta ahead of the coming season as he hopes to build the team around him.


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We just got the latest review from Techradar about the Sony Xperia. Mixed reviews as usual according to the snippet article below. Be sure to go to Techradar and read the full review.
" The Sony Xperia Z5 launched in the US today, with a few changes. We've revised our review to reflect the Android phone's altered features.
Something feels different with the Sony Xperia Z5. After years of too-hasty handset updates from Sony with minimal enhancements (the Xperia Z3+ back in May was no exception), this finally feels like a worthwhile advance on the previous model.
The problem is, does anyone really need a new phone from Sony? The Xperia Z1only launched in 2013, the same year as the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. That's not very long ago at all – one upgrade cycle for people stuck in two year contracts, who will now be getting a phone four iterations along the line if they stay Sony-loyal.
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But the Xperia Z5 feels like a different tack from Sony, and after the mess of the Xperia Z3+ it's good to see some real change.
Sony has also followed Microsoft's Windows 10 example and skipped a number, for the non-Japanese market at least: the Xperia Z3+ was called the Xperia Z4 in Japan, a muddle that the company has now resolved by jumping straight to Z5. "


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Obituary Ida Gale Walker
November 23, 1924 – February 5, 2014
On February 5, 2014 the Walker family said their final good-bye to Ida Gale (Bozarth) Walker, 89, resident of the greater Carson City area since 1997. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years and all siblings and in-laws. This remarkable lady was born in Santa Ana, CA on November 23, 1924, the middle of seven siblings. Graduated from Chino High School and attended Otis Art Institute on a scholarship. Married Taurone Kenny Walker April 16, 1944; they had two children Bertrand T. Walker and JoyceGale Ramos, five grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a housewife and mother; artist, knitter, seamstress, weaver, and private pilot; active as a leader in youth programs in Church and 4-H Club; worked as a dietitian, dispatcher, realtor, and aircraft parts manager. If someone wishes to make a memorial gift please consider the Nuttles ministry in Philippines, Doctors Without Borders, or the USO. There will be a celebration to honor her life on a date to be decided.


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With the end of summer, it won't be long before we get to indulge in cozy meals on a cold day. What better way to prepare a healthy stew than with a slow cooker? Let's take a look at a few ideas.
Why A Slow Cooker?
An important health advantage to this tool is that it saves you the need to pan-fry foods in order to get rich flavour, which isn't the best option if you want to avoid unfriendly fats and oils. It's also preferable to steaming, as slow-cooking a batch of veggies will help you retain the nutrient-rich juices that could otherwise be lost to escaping water vapor. If you're opting for leaner cuts of meat to hold back on fat but have trouble getting it to the right level of tenderness, a slow cooker will help you get there. This eliminates the temptation for less healthy cuts, not to mention store-bought canned items with processed ingredients.
Putting It All Together
One thing that you should be sure to explore is the inclusion of grains. Stuff like quinoa, brown rice, and barley will offer fibre, protein, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, antioxidants, and more. The design of a slow-cooker allows you to pile in this nutrient-rich material with veggies, lean and skinless meat, a low-sodium broth, and other ingredients to make for powerful soups, stews, and chilis. You can even make a few healthy desserts as well, from quinoa-based brownies to seasonally-inspired pumpkin cake. While you're waiting for your tasty preparations to finish cooking, you could even squeeze in some exercise!
What To Avoid
Because of the way slow cookers like Crock-Pots are designed, the quantity of food they will yield is pretty generous. This is a good thing for many reasons, such as the convenience of having a tupperware of vegetable soup to take on the go. However, it can also be easy to get carried away with your portions. If you do have a fattier cut of meat to include in your recipe, be sure to trim the fat off before slow-cooking so as to avoid and oily result. With smart planning of ingredients and a little creativity, you'll have a convenient and healthy meal solution for the cold season.
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Finding Angles at Forest School
Owls put their new found knowledge of angles to good use at Forest School this week. They used sticks to create numbers 0 - 10 and were asked to count the number of acute, obtuse and right angles. The children thought of some really creative ways to record their results-we had tally charts, painting mud on the grass and mud 'writing.' Some of the children were able to spot the parallel and perpendicular lines as well as reflex angles!
Some chidren were delighted to find so many mini-beasts and loved sharing their new 'friends' with the rest of the class!
Should teachers be replaced by computers?!
Owls have spent the last two weeks focussing on discussion texts. We first looked at an example text which was a discussion as to whether there should be a theme park built near Gretton. We looked at the pro's and con's and discussed how a discussion text is a balanced piece of writing which outlines all of the arguments for and against something before coming to a conclusion.
Following on from that, we deabated whether zoos were 'paradise or prison' with some really good points being brought up by the children.
We have since been writing our own reports as to whether teachers should or shouldn't be replaced by computers. Thankfully, most children seem to think that we don't do too bad a job and on the balance of things should probably stay!!!
Forest School Fun
Owls had a really great first session at Forest School this week. They were learning basic orienteering skills using maps to find different things and figuring out the map key to decipher them. They all worked really well in small groups and it was a real pleasure watching them run around in the sunshine!
United Kingdom Topographical Maps
We have now finished our UK topographical maps and they look amazing!!!
Here are some photos of us making them.
Please do pop up and take a look at the finished results!
Dirty Beasts
We have started to look at the Roald Dahl book 'Dirty Beasts' this week and the children have been coming up with their own characters with different animals and developing ideas for their personalities. As part of this, the children took on roles of different animals and the rest of the class had to guess what animal they were from their answer.
We have had some very unusual characters developed such as a tap dancing dragon, a monkey which is terrified of bananas and a vegetarian shark!


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In June 2018 I was fortunate to present at a 3 day conference run by 17edu.org . This was part of a longer colloquium for those studying at the critical studies institute.
Curating Disability : Developing the Climate for Change
Disabled people, or people with impairments, are under valued and under-represented in society and more so in the art world. We are often viewed as being broken, or needing fixed, with little to contribute. We have no, or very little, personal, professional, economic, cultural or social value or worth. I don't need or want fixed. My disability is a part of me – it informs who i am but not all of what or who i am in the same way as having glasses does – I am a sum of my experiences.
The predominant view held by a 'normative' or 'typical' mainstream it is little wonder we as disabled people have little representation in places associated with worth. At the end of last year I wrote an article 'Where are the disabled curators?' http://disabilityarts.online/magazine/opinion/where-are-the-disabled-curators/ outlining some of my views about their absence.
Taking this text as a foundation I will develop the discourse around the invisibility of the disabled artist to the mainstream art world and explore some of the 'barriers to visibility'. The art world is a particular ecology, understanding the relevant food chains is fundamental to being able to adapt and change to exploit the limited resources and opportunities which are available. Along with this is the hierarchy of power and agency. Disabled people generally have less power than most because of the way society is set up, it is more difficult to exert our own agency, to make out own choices about the things which affect us rather than having them made for us.
How do we become visible?
What do we need to get into the gallery?
Where does accessibility and inclusion start and finish?
What do we need to be able to make work?
Can we be accessible for all and include everyone? Do we want to?
Sometimes to get what we want we need to play the game by someone else's rules, but once in the game we can change the rules and even make our own. So how do we do that? Do we try and follow the well trodden path which already exists or do we create our own path? How do we address the issues of quality, of what is good enough and who decides. Where are the critical dialogues occurring and how do we embed them into practice?
Within the format of a 'curated conversation' we will discuss, explore, and interrogate these and other issues, hopefully with passion and good humour, related to Curating and Disability.
This was followed by a workshop and discussion around making galleries accessible and also getting artists into galleries at http://www.artealameda.bellasartes.gob.mx
This was within the context of a digital/ new media space. Although the basic premises are the same around access, inclusion, audiences and artists.


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062. Day 67. Tuesday 19th May 2009. The MH is ready, Gentlemen start your engines…
Another quiet day.
Donnis & Catherine went visiting to see friends of Catherine. All of whom are involved in healthy lifestyles, creative pursuits, Reiki (Catherine is a Reiki Master), spiritual enlightenment (Catherine has been, variously, a lay missionary, a Domenican Nun and has been initiated into both the Tao and Tibetan Buddhism faiths) and creative crafts. They enjoyed a morning tea while I harassed the leckie for a completion time.
Roy and I took a walk around the property. We found the remains of a freshly killed rabbit, head and ears only. Most likely a fox has been at work. Luckily R&C have no pets or farmyard animals.
I picked up the MH just after 4pm and paid the surprisingly reasonable repair bill. The MH runs so quietly, the best it has ever sounded. No warning lights on the dashboard. We get to leave here in the morning.
Bad news is a severe weather alert with heavy rain is forecast for the next three days from Noosa to Nambucca. The same territory we will be travelling.
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William D Smith m Martha J Scott -died Parker Co TX William D Smith
Posted by smithsworldwide in Smith/Schmidt Queries and Most Wanteds Forum on November 30, 2018 Views:(219) Replies (2)
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Laying out the case why William D Smith born 2 Dec 1845 TN d 8 Jun 1921 Poolville, Parker Co TX m Martha Jane Scott on Jan 6 1867 in Tippah Co MS is the son of Isaac Smith b c 1811 SC who was in Tippah Co MS in 1860 and came from McNairy Co TN. I have seen at least one tree that has William D F(igures) Smith of Wilson Co TN but the evidence shows that the two men are in different places at the same time.
First, Isaac Smith b c 1811 SC m Mary ? is in District 6 of McNairy Co TN, along with son William 5 yrs old. Isaac next appears in 1860 Jonesborough, Northern Division, Tippah Co MS, as does son William Smith 13. His children are, according to the 2 censuses, Samuel c 1834, Nancy c 1836, Martha c 1838, George c 1841, Matilda c 1842, William c 1845, E Smith c 1850, J C Smith c 1851, John Smith c 1856, Mary Smith c 1857 and G A Smith c 1857.
In 1870 Isaac and wife Mary have apparently passed away. We see, at 30:30 Jim SMith 18, Adeline Smith 24, and John Smith 14. At 33:33, we see Wm D Smith 24 with wife M J Smith, and children M E Smith and J A Smith.
Mary Jane Scott Smith is daughter of George F Scott b c 1829 TN, found in 1850 in Tippah Co MS, and again in 1860 at McLane's Store in Tippah Co MS. Of interest is that daughter of Isaac Smith, Matilda Smith is at 879:800 married to Elias P Taylor 25, with F Scott and wife Mary at 880:801. I cannot find Matilda Smith Taylor after 1860, nor Elias P Taylor.
According to William D Smith's confederate pension application, as written by wife Mary J Scott Smith, they were married on Jan 6 1867 in Tippa (sic) Mississippi and had resided in the state of Texas since 1870, and in Parker County Texas since 1884 (Springtown, Texas).
James C (I believe Calvin) Smith who was with sister Adeline and brother John in 1870 married Josephine Hopper, who was nearby in the 1870 Tippah Co MS census in father P Hopper's household at 34:34. He went with his wife to Lauderdale County, TN. One of his daughters Mary Ella SMith b 1877 MS married Thomas Patrick Gleason/Glisson. Another, Emma Jane Smith married Willie Milton Skinner, both also in Lauderdale Co TN. 2 of the descendants of the latter line are matching on autosomal DNA.
A number of William D Smith's descendants also match on autosomal DNA, including a descendant of Charles J Newkirk m Lillian Kelly (Marion W Newkirk>William Newkirk m Mary Ella Smith >William D Smith; Maywood M Smith m Charles Rowland <John Franklin Smith<William D Smith; Marjorie Smith m Travis Parsons<John Franklin Smith<William D Smith;
Now to look at William D F Smith m Effie, of Wilson Co TN. To begin with, in 1895 there is a chancery record that indicates that an apparent suit against W D F Smith and names his wife Effie and a number of his children. Dudley, Mildred, James, George, Lizzie, Frank and Albert, all of Wilson Co TN. . In fact, W L F Smith 53 Lumber Dealer with wife Effie and same named children appears in the 1900 Wilson Co TN census. And we see William D F Smith in the household of his father and mother William Dudley Smith b 1798 Wilson Co TN m Sarah Caroline Figures in the 1860 census with siblings James W, Sarah C and Richard. In 1870, W D F Smith is in the household of Robert Page, 23 a miller. And by 1880 he has hiw own household with wife Effie Smith and 3 children, Fannie, Dudley and Milley.
The William D Smith from TN that was in Tippah Co MS, however, was in TEXAS by 1870, according to his wife and in Parker County by 1884. Therefore this William D Smith CANNOT BE the same person as William D F Smith who is STILL in 1900 Wilson Co TN with his family.
DNA. Again, there is autosomal evidence that two sons of Isaac Smith b c 1811 SC match each other. The one son William D Smith m Mary J Scott and the other James C (Calvin?) Smith m Josephine Hopper. To go further, would like a male Smith descendant of William D Smith and of James (Jim) Smith to do a YDNA test. YDNA tests go male to male to male so they should theoretically match. And, as a matter of setting a flag for William D F Smith of Wilson Co TN, would like a male YDNA tester for that line too.
P.S. My own Smith is not of this line directly but is a Smith that might well be a peer to Isaac Smith, as he was born in South Carolina and was also for a short time tin Tennessee.
Posted by steve.smith.tn on December 4, 2018 11:45:02 PM
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Any info on another William D Smith, born 1833 to Robert Smith born 1804 in Virginia? Mother of William is likely Eliza Sterling. William D Smith is in the 1850 Knox County TN census. I believe him to be the father of my great grandfather John Henry Smith born 1876 in Greene Co. TN. I also believe the D stands for Duncan, as that matches family lore and it also matches a later Meigs County census with a Dunkin Smith father of John Henry
According to my y-dna grouping, I'm supposedly descended from the tidewater Virginia Smiths from Essex Co. This Robert, father of William D., father of John Henry is listed as born in Virginia on the census. Searching down tree from several of the tidewater VA Smiths, a few reportedly came to Roane, Knox, and other Upper East TN counties at thre dawn of the 19th century. Have as of yet been able to connect my upstream paper trail to the downstream weblog paper trail from Nicholas or Francis Smith of Essex.
But another theory puts Duncan Smith in Northeast Alabama, the later home of John Henry Smith. Still as of yet searching for a lin' between him and the tidewater Smith descendants.
Posted by servant on April 28, 2019 10:19:37 AM
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There appear to be more than William D. Smiths.
My 2nd great grandfather (William D. Smith 1823, TN) is connected to me by a fairly well documented paper trail, though I haven't yet been able to do a DNA comparison with some other known descendants.
He can be seen here in my Ancestry tree:
I am the home person in the tree:
William D. Smith 1823, TN is also shown in David Smith 1977's tree:
I am in the Smith DNA match group:
How does this fit with the documents you have found for William D. Smith?
Phil Smith


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Ian Reid, Barclaycard Commercial's Business Card Director, has a wealth of experience in the cards and payments business from a corporate, SME and consumer product perspective.
He joined Barclaycard from American Express where he was Senior Vice President of AMEX Corporate Services. Before that he was MD of GE Corporate Payment Services Europe, MD of GE Money Sales Finance in the UK and member of the GE Capital Bank Board. With 25 years of industry experience, Ian's career has spanned the financial services sector – from Consumer to Commercial, encompassing leadership roles in Business Development, Strategy, Risk and Portfolio Management.
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lanky has written the following articles:
Nick Cave, Warren Ellis - The Proposition OST
It's an odd thing, releasing film soundtracks on CD. I mean real soundtracks - there's nothing odd about releasing compilations of shit songs by cool bands with a loose connection to American Pie. But this is background music, composed to accompany specific moving images and dialogue, and since I haven't seen the film, I can't help but feel I'm missing something...»
Brian Eno - How Many Worlds
Ah, Brian Eno. It's been a while, but he's finally stopped experimenting with ambience and started writing songs again.»
Life of Agony - Broken Valley
Of all the albums I've heard this year, I can't think of one I've simultaneously looked forward to and dreaded as much as this. Life of Agony's 1997 opus 'Soul Searching Sun' was virtually flawless, and the prospect of a second round had me creaming myself. But, of course, there was always the chance 'Broken Valley' would be standard reunion fodder and piss all over the band's fine legacy. So which is it?»
Deep Purple - Rapture of the Deep
Deep Purple in the twenty-first century are very much like Pierce Brosnan's James Bond - a suave, charming and elegant composite of the best bits; recalling and updating past glories without breaking into a sweat, never really pushing the boundaries but being interesting enough to justify a new release every couple of years. And there's no invisible cars or over-long action sequences to ruin this one.»
Killing Joke - Reissues
Twenty-five years after Killing Joke's emergence, their first four albums (well, three and a live mini) have been remastered with specially chosen bonus tracks and the like to clog up HMV sales for years to come.»
Nine Inch Nails - Only
"You might say I'm losing my focus," sings/says Trent Reznor fifty seconds into the new Nine Inch Nails single. Yes, I might. Production quirks aside (live drums - ooh!) current release 'With Teeth' is probably the most pointless disc NIN have ever released and 'Only' epitomises this.»
Undercut - To Die For
Another winner from the band I like to refer to as This Year's Del Amitri.»
The Conway Story - Ghostwriter
'Ghostwriter' presses all the indie ballad buttons, managing to be at once droning and anthemic, swelling at all the appropriate moments and delivering a memorable if meaningless refrain.»
The Morenas - It Shouldn't Mata
There's something of a buzz around The Morenas at the moment and, with their debut album on the way this summer, 'It Shouldn't Mata' is the first step of their bid for fame. Will it work? I don't see why not.»
Motormark - Chrome Tape
Digital hardcore with a precise balance between the digital and the hardcore. Solid electro beats with retro synth and grunge guitar. Like a robot Roxette.»
VAST - Nude
With Filter AWOL, it's high time for another mildly industrial one-man-band to keep Reznor's throne warm while the great man diddles. In VAST's case, that one man is Jon Crosby, and 'Nude' more than justifies his turn on the throne.»
Headrush - Back Again, Rock 'N' Roll
The title says it all really: a full-on, balls-to-the-walls rock experience.»
Undercut - Soul Food Mother
It's a sound big enough to fill the aircraft hangar the band have been rehearsing in, but tight and focused with it.»
Big Strides - Suicidal
Witham, the piss-soaked little Essex town that I call home, used to have its very own record shop. It was about the size of your bedroom and it sold hundreds of singles by the likes of Schtum, Flyscreen and Pura Vida. London three-piece Big Strides, had they been releasing singles in 1996, would have been among these greats.»
Dream Theater - Live at Budokan
The key to good progressive rock is in the word "progressive". Seems obvious, no? At its height, prog was forward-thinking and innovative. Nowadays, any band can be tagged as prog rock (or at least prog-tinged) as long as they've got gay-sounding vocals and long songs filled with pointless guitar noodling. Witness Muse. And Dream Theater.»
Blackmore's Night - Beyond The Sunset - The Romantic Collection
You're familiar with Ritchie Blackmore, of course, from Deep Purple and Rainbow; here's what he sounds like when he's wearing his other hat. You know, one of those funny black ones like Puritans used to wear.»
Megadeth - The System Has Failed
Two years ago, so the story goes, Dave Mustaine fell asleep on his arm and woke to find that he couldn't play the guitar anymore. Consequently, he disbanded the then-directionless Megadeth and declared his musical career over. Now he's back to drag his band's name through the mud once more.»
Taproot, Disturbed, Chevelle, Unloco - Music As A Weapon II
Fourteen tracks of mediocre bands giving uninspired live performances of songs with titles like 'Empty', 'Bruises' and 'Dehumanized.' Bet you can hardly wait...»
Yellowcard - Ocean Avenue
You've heard it before, and it was better last time. Unless last time was Good Charlotte, in which case Yellowcard just have the edge. And that's as good an example of damning with faint praise as you'll get anywhere.»
Vaux - There Must Be Some Way To Stop Them
It's one of the harsh truths of life that not everyone can be be groundbreaking and revolutionary. Sometimes a band has to settle for merely being very good at what they do. Colorado-based hardcore sextet Vaux are one of those bands.»
Amen - Death Before Musick
Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose. Since 2000's 'We Have Come For Your Parents', Amen frontman Casey Chaos has parted company with both his record label and the other four members of his band. You'd never know it from listening to 'Death Before Musick', though.»
The Wildhearts - Coupled With
'The Wildhearts Must Be Destroyed' was loved and loathed in roughly equal measures. 'Coupled With', a collection of recent B-sides along with lost single 'Stormy In The North, Karma In The South', might serve as something of an antidote. It's the stuff that didn't fit in with the sugary, loved-up theme of the album; the stuff with the balls. And there's a lot of it.»
Iron Maiden - Dance of Death
It's become something of a tradition to praise any new Maiden album to high heaven, and royally slag its predecessor (which was, of course, praised to high heaven when it came out). So, in keeping with tradition, 'Dance of Death' is an improvement. 2000's Brave New World' was neither brave nor ne»
The Wildhearts - The Wildhearts Must Be Destroyed
It hurts to write this, it really does. I love the Wildhearts. Even the bits everyone else hates. But The Wildhearts Must Be Destroyed is... bleh. It's not bad, as such; it's just not good. 'Nexus Icon' kicks us off nicely»
Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me
Type O Negative would be fine if they stopped trying to be funny. I respect them for not taking themselves too seriously and all, but it's really distracting when they fill their lyrics with schoolboy humour. From a "special" school. 'I Like Goils' is about a bloke desperately trying to prove how not gay »
Metallica - Load
Rewind back to 1996. Metallica have just spent five years writing and recording the follow-up to the 2nd/3rd/4th best rock/metal album of all-time (the hugely overrated 'Metallica', alternating in frequent Kerrang! polls with 'Nevermind', 'In Utero' and, for some reason, 'Appetite »
(Review of nothing)
"These four walls are closing in/look at the fix you've put me in." So sang a woman in a Rolo advert during Hollyoaks yesterday. But, bless her, she lacked the sheer intensity of Graham Bonnet's original vocal. You can almost hear the veins bulging on his purpling head. 'Since You've Been Gone'»
Of Arrowe Hill - I Are Becoming Instinct
Oh goody. An EP. That means I get to tell you about four songs instead of just one, which gives me more chance of padding this review out to a decent length. Or it would if I had a single thing to say about any of them. Of Arrowe Hill are pleasant enough as prog-flavoured indie background noise. 'I Are Becomi»
The Wildhearts - Vanilla Radio
I'm not sure what to make of this. On one hand, it's not the melody-laden pop-metal we expected from this reformed Wildhearts line-up. Sure, another 'Headfuck' or 'Miles Away Girl' was probably too much to hope for, but on first listen, 'Vanilla Radio' doesn't sound like it would hold its ow»
InMe - Firefly
You've heard the hype: Essex teenagers, known each other since they were kids, blah, Nirvana, blah, Pink Floyd... Debut single 'Underdose' proved InMe could rock with the best of them, now here's the sequel. 'Firefly' is a blitz of crunchy guitars, rumbling bass, sharp drumming and Dave Mc»


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The first East Lancashire derby of the season has been selected for broadcast on live television.
The match between Rovers and Burnley that will take place at Ewood Park on Saturday October 24th, will now be shown live on Sky Sports.
The kick-off time for the match remains the same as 12.30pm.
Also, our home game against Derby County has now been put back 24 hours.
With the Rams' match against Wolves moving to the Sunday due to television, this means our game at Ewood Park will now take place on Wednesday 21st October, kick-off 7.45pm.
Ticketing arrangements for both games will be confirmed approximately one month ahead of the games taking place.


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September 15, 2019 - Dubai, UAE
With summer almost nearing its end (fingers crossed!), Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, a pioneer in sustainable hospitality, is all set to roll out exciting stay offers and enticing food and beverage deals to mesmerize its guests. October marks the beginning of warm days and breezy evenings and Fujairah's family-friendly resort is combining the breath-taking beauty of UAE's East coast with exquisite F&B offerings with a renewed zeal!
Celebrating International Coffee Day, on Tuesday, 1st October 2019, the resort will host activities over a span of 3 days. The celebrations will kick start with exciting competitions for the hotel's associates and the following days will welcome coffee aficionados and guests to a series of unique competitions. Participants will paint their creativity with coffee and guests will cast their vote for the most special coffee-art, allowing lucky winners to bag vouchers for Pool & Beach access, dining deals among other exciting prizes.
The resort's flagship beach-front restaurant, Gonu Bar & Grill will continue to treat seafood lovers with the most exclusive surf and turf offerings, rolling out a Pint of Shrimps for AED 69.99 every Friday, and oyster at AED 5 every day from 5pm till 7pm. For keen carnivores, the surf and turf restaurant has a special treat of 500g Angus meat cut for just AED 250! Adventurous diners can opt for a bigger steak at an additional cost.
For those who have waited long enough to get that 'sun-kissed' glow, it's time to get your bathing suits ready and soak in the warm, beach vibes of the East coast for just AED 199. Included in the Beach and Pool package is a lavish lunch at Views Brasserie, while the kids package, for below 12 years of age, can play by the beach, build sandcastles at a 50% discount followed by an exciting lunch at Views Brasserie.
As the weather continues to cool down and you enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the beach, get ready for flying bats, spider webs and carved pumpkin lanterns. Come 31st October, the resort's all-day dining restaurant, View Brassiere will host a Halloween themed dinner for AED 150 and house package for AED 199 with an array of themed dishes and treats for an evening of outrageous and spooky cult classics.
Experience absolute bliss at Spa Al Aqah by selecting from a range of beauty treatments, including a full body rejuvenating massage with mini facial for AED 299 or relax with a Stress Away treatment for 30 minutes back and head massage along with 30 minutes foot massage for just AED 265. Spa Al Aqah has designed a special couple's massage for AED 599 while ladies can pamper themselves with a relaxing spa-session this October by booking any two treatments of choice for AED 530.
Want to experience all this and more? Book a double occupancy room, with a special stay promotion, for just AED 249++ per person, where two kids below 12 can stay for free! Guests booking with this special offer can log on to Marriott.com, use promo-code 8SS and avail special room rates along with 20% off at the resort's food and beverage offerings.


text: Nutrition Facts Fruit and Vegetables The Benefits of Tart Cherries and Tart Cherry Juice By Cathy Wong facebook twitter Cathy Wong is a nutritionist and wellness expert. Her work is regularly featured in media such as First For Women, Woman's World, and Natural Health. Learn about our editorial process Cathy Wong Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Richard Fogoros, MD on November 26, 2016 Richard N. Fogoros, MD, is a retired professor of medicine and board-certified internal medicine physician and cardiologist. He is Verywell's Senior Medical Advisor. Learn about our Review Board Richard Fogoros, MD Updated on April 16, 2020 Print Handout / Getty Images More in Nutrition Facts Fruit and Vegetables Dairy Proteins Water and Beverages Whole Grains Snacks Unlike the sweet, dark cherries that you find in the grocery store or at farmer's markets, tart cherries are sour, small, and bright red. You can find them in cherry pie fillings and sauces, but as their health benefits become better-known, they are increasingly available in juice concentrate or in capsules containing the powdered concentrate. Although much of the research on the health effects of tart cherries has focused on a variety of sour cherry called Montmorency, there are other varieties of sour cherries such as Balaton cherries. Uses Cherries contain anthocyanins, naturally-occurring plant compounds that have been found to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Some proponents suggest that cherries and their juice can aid in the prevention and/or treatment of conditions involving inflammation, such as: Back painDiabetesMuscle pain and sorenessOsteoarthritisRheumatoid arthritis Tart cherries have been reported to be a source of the sleep-regulating chemical melatonin, so some people take them to improve the quality of their sleep or to combat insomnia. Some people use tart cherries to promote muscle recovery after physical activity. Cherries are also said to be a remedy for gout. Tart cherries are prized for their anti-inflammatory properties. They are often used to combat pain, to help with sleep, improve muscle recovery and treat gout. Anti-Inflammatory Tart Cherry Smoothie Recipe Are Tart Cherries More Effective Than Sweet Cherries? Tart cherries have been found to have higher levels of anthocyanins, vitamin C, and beta-carotene than sweet cherries. A half-cup of sweet cherries contains 9.3 grams of sugar and 46 calories, compared to 6.6 grams of sugar and 39 calories in tart cherries (although some tart cherries can have as much or more sugar than sweet cherries). There is no real evidence, however, that the differences are significant. Both types of cherries are high in anthocyanins compared to other foods. It may be that we hear more about the health benefits of tart cherries because of the way they are marketed. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to cherry farmers and manufacturers for positioning tart cherries on their websites as a medicinal food that could possibly help with gout, arthritis, and diabetes. What Research Says Some research suggests that anthocyanins may inhibit compounds (such as cyclooxygenase, or COX) that play a key role in the inflammatory process, however, few studies have examined whether eating cherries (or taking the concentrate) can relieve symptoms of arthritis, gout, or diabetes outside of the lab. Studies involving cherries have been very small, so we need large-scale clinical trials to confirm their effects. In the meantime, here are highlights from the available research: 1) Post-Workout Muscle Recovery Tart cherries could help ease muscle soreness and help you bounce back after a workout, suggests a 2015 study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. In tests on 23 resistance-trained men, researchers found that study participants who took powdered tart cherry experienced a greater reduction in muscle soreness, strength loss during recovery, and markers of muscle damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress than those who took a placebo. 2) Sleep Tart cherries are naturally rich in melatonin (a hormone involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles), according to a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition in 2012. For the study, 20 healthy people consumed either the juice concentrate of tart Montmorency cherries or a placebo for seven days. Total melatonin content (measured in urine) was elevated in those who consumed cherry juice, with significant increases in total sleep time, time in bed, and sleep efficiency. 3) Gout Small experimental studies suggest that cherry consumption can lower serum uric acid levels in people with gout, a painful inflammatory arthritis caused by the crystallization of uric acid within joints. A 2012 study published in Arthritis & Rheumatism analyzed 633 people with gout who had had a gout attack within the past 12 months. Cherry intake over the two-day period preceding a gout attack was associated with a 35 percent lower risk of recurrent gout attacks compared to no cherry consumption. 4) Osteoarthritis Tart cherry juice may not help with osteoarthritis pain, according to a study published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage in 2013. Researchers found that tart cherry juice relieved symptoms for people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee, but the effect wasn't greater than that of a placebo. Walking time and acetaminophen use also weren't affected by treatment with tart cherry juice. The Health Benefits of Anthocyanins Possible Side Effects Cherries contain sorbitol, a type of sugar alcohol that can cause bloating, stomach upset, gas, and diarrhea or exacerbate symptoms in people with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or fructose malabsorption. Tart cherry consumption was found to temporarily lower systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading). In a case report, daily consumption of a cherry concentrate was associated with acute kidney injury and high potassium levels in a person with underlying chronic kidney disease. Supplements haven't been tested for safety and are largely unregulated. Also keep in mind that the safety of supplements in pregnant women, nursing mothers, children, and those with medical conditions or who are taking medications (such as blood thinners) has not been established. You can get tips on using supplements, but keep in mind that self-treating a condition and avoiding or delaying standard care may have serious consequences. Where to Find Them Tart cherry juice, juice concentrate, and fresh, frozen or dried tart cherries can be found in grocery stores, health food stores, and online. They are also available in capsule form from supplement stores and online. A Word From Verywell Drinking tart cherry juice or eating tart cherries may boost your anthocyanin intake and antioxidant status. While the studies on the health benefits are promising, there isn't enough evidence to recommend tart cherries or cherry juice as a treatment for any condition, including pain, gout, or insomnia. If you're still considering adding tart cherry juice to your diet, be sure to talk with your healthcare provider to discuss whether it's appropriate for you. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get nutrition tips and advice to make healthy eating easier. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Fit uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Kelley DS, Adkins Y, Laugero KD. A Review of the Health Benefits of Cherries. Nutrients. 2018;(10)3. doi:10.3390/nu10030368 Collins MW, Saag KG, Singh JA. Is there a role for cherries in the management of gout?. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis. 2019;(11). doi:10.1177/1759720X19847018 US Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central. Levers K, Dalton R, Galvan E, et al. Effects of powdered Montmorency tart cherry supplementation on an acute bout of intense lower body strength exercise in resistance trained males. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2015;(12):41. doi:10.1186/s12970-015-0102-y Howatson G, Bell PG, Tallent J, Middleton B, Mchugh MP, Ellis J. Effect of tart cherry juice (Prunus cerasus) on melatonin levels and enhanced sleep quality. Eur J Nutr. 2012;(51)8:909-16. doi:10.1007/s00394-011-0263-7 Zhang Y, Neogi T, Chen C, Chaisson C, Hunter DJ, Choi HK. Cherry consumption and decreased risk of recurrent gout attacks. . Arthritis Rheum. 2012;(64)12:4004-11. doi:10.1002/art.34677 Schumacher HR, Pullman-mooar S, Gupta SR, Dinnella JE, Kim R, Mchugh MP. Randomized double-blind crossover study of the efficacy of a tart cherry juice blend in treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Osteoarthr Cartil. 2013;(21)8:1035-41. doi:10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.009 Luciano RL. Acute kidney injury from cherry concentrate in a patient with CKD. Am J Kidney Dis. 2014;(63)3:503-5. doi:10.1053/j.ajkd.2013.09.021 US Food & Drug Administration. What you need to know about dietary supplements. Updated November 2017. Additional Reading Howatson G, Bell PG, Tallent J, Middleton B, McHugh MP, Ellis J. Effect of tart cherry juice (Prunus cerasus) on melatonin levels and enhanced sleep quality. Eur J Nutr. 2012 Dec;51(8):909-16. Levers K, Dalton R, Galvan E, et al. Effects of powdered Montmorency tart cherry supplementation on an acute bout of intense lower body strength exercise in resistance trained males. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2015 Nov 16;12:41. Schumacher HR, Pullman-Mooar S, Gupta SR, Dinnella JE, Kim R, McHugh MP. Randomized double-blind crossover study of the efficacy of a tart cherry juice blend in treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2013 Aug;21(8):1035-41. Zhang Y, Neogi T, Chen C, Chaisson C, Hunter DJ, Choi HK. Cherry consumption and decreased risk of recurrent gout attacks. Arthritis Rheum. 2012 Dec;64(12):4004-11.


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At two Columbia schools, long-delayed upgrades fuel sense of 'betrayal'
As a student at Hammond High School in Columbia, Ama Stott feels her school "isn't equal to other schools in Howard County." For one, she said, the building is practically windowless, with windows only in the ninth-grade wing and the cafeteria."If you're in the middle of the building and it's raining, you have no idea until you get to the cafeteria," the 16-year-old junior said. "If the school is going to close in the middle of [the] day for snow, we don't even know. We have to text people to find out." For nearly a decade, Hammond High has been on the Howard County Public School System's list to receive a renovation and an addition. The project, however, has been repeatedly delayed. (Balt. Sun)
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Saturday, October 1, 2016
St. Johnsburg Fire Hall
7165 Ward Road, North Tonawanda, NY
1. Ron Falco beat Kevin Blackwood.
2. ESW Tag Team Title: Rochester Wrecking Crew beat Gregory Iron & Inferno Johnny Adams to retain.
3. Cheech beat James Sayga.
4. Frankie Feathers beat Terrell Kenneth.
5. Asylum beat Jordan Falco.
6. Kevin Bennett beat Alex Daniels.
7. Anthony Gaines beat Ethan Page.
8. Oliver Street Express beat Hate Brigade.
9. Matt Milan and Vince Valor battled to a double count-out.
10. RJ City beat Adam Rose.
11. ESW Heavyweight Title: Bill Collier beat Will Calrissian to retain. As a result of the match stipulation, Calrissian retired.


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On a Sunday in July 1832, a fearful and somber crowd of New Yorkers gathered in City Hall Park for more bad news. The epidemic of cholera, cause unknown and prognosis dire, had reached its peak.
People of means were escaping to the country. The New York Evening Post reported, "The roads, in all directions, were lined with well-filled stagecoaches, livery coaches, private vehicles and equestrians, all panic-struck, fleeing the city, as we may suppose the inhabitants of Pompeii fled when the red lava showered down upon their houses."
An assistant to the painter Asher Durand described the scene near the center of the outbreak. "There is no business doing here if I except that done by Cholera, Doctors, Undertakers, Coffinmakers," he wrote. "Our bustling city now wears a most gloomy & desolate aspect — one may take a walk up & down Broadway & scarce meet a soul."
The epidemic left 3,515 dead out of a population of 250,000. (The equivalent death toll in today's city of eight million would exceed 100,000.) The dreadful time is recalled in art, maps, death tallies and other artifacts in an exhibition, "Plague in Gotham! Cholera in Nineteenth-Century New York," at the New-York Historical Society. The show will run through June 28.
The outbreak, as portrayed in the exhibition and other documentation, highlighted the vulnerabilities of life in overcrowded cities in a time of deplorable sanitation and before medical science recognized the role of germs in disease. Cities were growing faster in population than in understanding what it took to make them fit places to live — an urban problem probably as old as the Sumerians of Mesopotamia.
The initial response to the epidemic, Kenneth Jackson, a professor of history at Columbia University, said recently, exposed more than ever the city's divisions of class, race and religion. The disease hit hardest in the poorest neighborhoods, particularly the slum known as Five Points, where African-Americans and immigrant Irish Catholics were crowded in squalor and stench.
"Other New Yorkers looked down on the victims," said Jackson, editor of The Encyclopedia of New York City. "If you got cholera, it was your own fault."
Unlike most upper-class residents, John Pintard, the respected civic leader who was the historical society's founder, remained in the stricken city. His letters to one of his daughters are included in the exhibition.
The epidemic, he wrote in an attitude typical of his peers, "is almost exclusively confined to the lower classes of intemperate dissolute & filthy people huddled together like swine in their polluted habitations."
In another letter, his judgment was even harsher. "Those sickened must be cured or die off, & being chiefly of the very scum of the city, the quicker [their] dispatch the sooner the malady will cease."
Dr. David Ho, a biomedical scientist at Rockefeller University, noted the similarities between the views on cholera and the initial reaction to a more recent epidemic that took science by surprise: AIDS.
When the first AIDS cases were reported in 1981, the victims were almost all white gay men. They were treated as outcasts.
"It was a repeat of the cholera experience," said Ho, the founding chief executive of the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center. "The cause of the disease was unknown, and it affected a subset of the population. It was easy to brand the victims and blame the disease on their lifestyle."
Scientists moved quickly and effectively to isolate the virus that causes AIDS, which is by no means confined to gay men and is rampant in developing countries, particularly in Africa.
Science and medicine advanced more slowly in the 19th century. It was 1883 before the bacterium Vibrio cholerae was discovered to be the agent causing the gastrointestinal disease. But a turning point in prevention came in 1854, when a London physician, Dr. John Snow, established the connection between contaminated water and cholera.
Snow tested the idea by plotting cholera cases on a map of Soho. This showed that most of the victims drew their water from a public pump on Broad (now Broadwick) Street. An infected baby's diapers had been dumped into a cesspool near the well. A recent book, "Ghost Map," by Steven Johnson, recounts the discovery.
The cholera research was an early application of mapping in medical investigations, a technique that has become widespread now that computers facilitate the display and analysis of such data. Historians of medicine credit Snow with advancing the modern germ theory of disease and laying the foundations of scientific epidemiology.
The cholera menace thus prompted cities to begin cleaning up their fouled nests. This came too late for victims of the 1832 epidemic in New York, or one that followed in 1849. By then, the city's population had doubled, to 500,000, and deaths by cholera rose to 5,071.
The city in 1832 had expanded as far north as 14th Street. People were squeezed out of the lower wards by the influx of immigrants. Some, escaping earlier outbreaks of malaria and yellow fever, had sought a haven in the clean air and open land of the village called Greenwich.
Walking in Greenwich Village today, one is struck by the number of small brick houses bearing markers with dates immediately after 1832. It may be no coincidence that John Blauvelt, a carter working the piers, built his on West 10th Street (then Amos Street) the year after the cholera epidemic.
New Yorkers should have suspected that the scourge was on its way. Cholera, originally confined to South Asia, had started spreading in 1817 from seaport to seaport, presumably carried by infected sailors. The disease struck London in 1831 and reached New York the next June.
No one was prepared, not even doctors. They generally believed that miasmas, the noxious vapors from rotting organic matter, carried infections, an idea inspiring literature of death in Rome and Venice. The cholera in Five Points seemed to bear out the hypothesis.
Five Points was a slum that had metastasized from an intersection of five streets north of City Hall through the area that is now Foley Square and Chinatown. "All that is loathsome, drooping and decayed is here," Charles Dickens wrote after a visit. Martin Scorsese's movie "Gangs of New York" captures the lowlife there later in the 19th century, when it was still an urban sinkhole.
The exhibition includes illustrations of the thugs and gamblers, the stray dogs and pigs that inhabited the streets of mud and manure. The pigs at least were useful as garbage collectors and sources of food.
For victims, the onset of cholera was sudden: an attack of diarrhea and vomiting, followed by abdominal cramps and then acute shock, signaling the collapse of the circulatory system. Some survived the illness, despite the lack of effective remedies.
Posters from the time described recommended treatments, including laudanum (morphine), calomel (mercury) as a binding laxative, and camphor as an anesthetic. High doses sometimes did more harm than good. Poultices of mustard, cayenne pepper and hot vinegar were also applied, as well as opium suppositories and tobacco enemas.
Many victims, nearly half the cases at one hospital, died within a day of admission. After private hospitals began turning away patients, the city set up emergency public hospitals in schools and other buildings. One, on Rivington Street, bore the brunt, and sketches of its patients' faces contorted in the throes of death look down from the exhibition walls.
In stark contrast, Asher Durand, who had escaped with his family to their country home in New Jersey, painted his children happily eating apples in a sunny orchard. The idyllic canvas hangs a few feet, and a world, away from the scenes of Five Points.
While many Protestants sat out the epidemic at safe distances, the city's Catholics, many of whom were poor immigrants, mostly Irish, had no choice but to stay. Their nuns and priests also remained to offer comfort and some help, and they emerged as the few heroes in the ordeal. "The Sisters of Charity performed heroic service, and many of them died," said Stephen Edidin, co-curator of the exhibition, with Joseph Ditta. "As a result, there was some reduction of anti-Catholic sentiments and a new respect for the Catholic clergy, who risked their lives in the epidemic. The feeling didn't last, of course."
Despite the epidemics of '32 and '49, people still flocked to New York and other teeming cities. But the first outbreak bolstered support for the Croton Aqueduct system to bring clean upstate water to the city, a project, completed in 1842, that led to the phasing out of private and neighborhood wells that were often polluted with human and animal waste. In 1849, the municipal government banished more than 20,000 pigs to the outer reaches of the city. A similar effort in previous years had provoked riots, but this time a public chastened by epidemic complied.
Finally, after the work of Snow in London and a lesser cholera outbreak in New York in 1866, the Metropolitan Board of Health was established with doctors in commanding roles and broad powers to clean up the city. Inspectors went to houses and burned clothing of people who had just died. They cleared the filth, spread lime and instructed survivors in proper sanitation.
Cities had learned, or should have, that epidemics as a consequence of urbanization were their responsibility to prevent and control.
Cholera is still a threat wherever drinking water is polluted. But Ho says that people should no longer die of it, if they are treated promptly and properly with rehydration fluids to restore their ravaged bodies.


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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation released a list of orders of administrative enforcement actions taken against banks and individuals in July. One administrative hearing is scheduled for September.
The FDIC processed a total of 20 final orders in July. These included one cease-and-desist order, one call report penalty, 10 removal and prohibition orders, one prompt corrective action, two voluntary terminations of deposit insurance, three terminations of cease-and-desist orders and two adjudicated decisions.
Copies of the orders referred to above can be obtained from or inspected at the Public Information Center, FDIC, 801 17th Street, N.W., Room 100, Washington, D.C. 20434 (telephone (703) 562-2200 or fax (703) 562-2296).
A list of the orders made public today and details about the September hearing are attached.
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Commonwealth Thrift and Loan Association, Torrance, CA; FDIC-96-104b; Issued 7/31/96
(Call Report Penalty)
(Removal and Prohibition Orders)
First Valley Bank, Lompoc, CA; FDIC-96-72e; against Jo Ann Dominguez; Issued 7/18/96
UST Bank, Bridgeport, CT; and Greenwood Bank of Bethel, Bethel, CT; FDIC-96-66e; against Bart R. Golankiewicz; Issued 7/23/96
Key Bank of Idaho, Boise, ID; FDIC-94-176e; against Robin Probst; Issued 7/11/96
Midland Bank, Lee's Summit, MO; FDIC-95-77e; against Michael D. McRobbie; Issued 7/8/96
Midland Bank of Kansas (f/k/a The Tower State Bank), Mission, KS; FDIC-95-80e; against Phillip M. Hadley; Issued 7/16/96
Midland Bank, Lee's Summit, MO; FDIC-95-85e; against Steven R. Taylor; Issued 7/16/96
The Somersworth Bank, Somersworth, NH; FDIC-96-9e; against Jean R. Gill; Issued 7/1/96
Middlefield Banking Company, Middlefield, OH; FDIC-95-169e; against Joseph P. Robb; Issued 7/11/96
Southwestern Bank & Trust Company, Oklahoma City, OK; FDIC-95-74e; against Susie J. Patton; Issued 7/31/96
Firstar Bank Manitowoc, Manitowoc, WI; FDIC-96-49e; against David DeDecker; Issued 7/23/96
(Prompt Corrective Action)
Provident Bank, Dallas, TX; FDIC-93-82PCAS; Issued 7/30/96
(Voluntary Terminations of Insurance)
ITT Federal Bank Federal Savings Bank, Newport Beach, CA; FDIC-95-127q; Issued 7/11/96
NBD Bank, Columbus, OH; FDIC-96-70q; Issued 7/26/96
The Bank of Southeastern Connecticut, Waterford, CT; FDIC-91-314b; Issued 7/30/96
Florida Bank of Commerce, Clearwater, FL; FDIC-90-157b; Issued 7/30/96
Bank of Waukegan, Waukegan, IL; FDIC-94-99b; Issued 7/22/96
The Randolph County Bank, Winchester, IN, and Peoples Loan & Trust Bank, Winchester, IN; FDIC-94-28e and FDIC-94-29e; Decision and Order to Remove and to Prohibit From Further Participation against Stanley R. Hendrickson and David J. Hendrickson; Issued 7/16/96
Community First State Bank (formerly The Abbott Bank), Alliance, NE; FDIC-94-167e and FDIC-95-187k; Decision and Order on Requests for Private Hearing; Issued 7/26/96
First State Bank of Purdy, Purdy, MO; FDIC-94-141k; Civil Money Penalty Proceeding
Date: September 16 through October 4 Location: Springfield, Missouri FDIC contact: Steve H. Stiller, Senior Regional Attorney J. Michael Gillaspie, Counsel (Senior Litigator)
Congress created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1933 to restore public confidence in the nation's banking system. The FDIC insures deposits at the nation's 12,000 banks and savings associations and it promotes the safety and soundness of these institutions by identifying, monitoring and addressing risks to which they are exposed.
FDIC press releases and other documents are available on the Internet via the World Wide Web at www.fdic.gov or through Gopher at gopher.fdic.gov. They may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center, 801 17th St. NW, Room 100, Washington, DC ((703) 562-2200).
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For much of the world, Russia's announcement earlier this week that it was downgrading its military presence in Syria was as surprising as Moscow's decision to enter the Syrian conflict six months earlier.
As Russian aviators made their way home from air bases in Syria, the western response has been a mix of confusion and poorly researched speculation suggesting a rift between the government in Damascus and the Kremlin.
Those who chose a less biased and more reasonable approach asked two questions; why now, and what impact will Moscow's decision have on efforts to reach a political solution to the Syrian conflict?
Timing Is Everything
When Russia abruptly intervened in the Syrian conflict in September of last year, the western political elite was caught completely off-guard. Unsure of how to respond, Washington, its allies and their proxies in Syria accused the Russians of killing civilians before the Russian military campaign even got underway. Moscow's claims that it was battling terrorism were either mocked or dismissed.
But six months later, senior US officials have been forced to admit that the Russians 'changed the calculus' of the Syrian conflict.
"With the participation of the Russian military… the Syrian armed forces and patriotic Syrian forces have been able to achieve a fundamental turnaround in the fight against international terrorism and have taken the initiative in almost all respects," declared Russian President Vladimir Putin.
That 'fundamental turnaround' has allowed the Syrian army, Iranian forces and Lebanon's Hizbullah to recapture some four thousand square miles of territory, encircle militant-controlled areas of Syria's second city of Aleppo, while cutting off the militants' vital supply routes from Turkey.
In contrast to efforts by the US-led coalition, Russian strikes have crippled Daesh, effectively eliminating the terror group's leading source of revenue by targeting oil smuggling routes to Turkey and exposing their business partners in Ankara.
Those battlefield victories have not only served as a catalyst for bringing about a cessation of hostilities brokered by Russia and the Americans, but have also set the tone for the latest round of the UN-brokered peace talks in Geneva, which coincided with Moscow's announcement.
According to Moscow-based International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda, "Russia is making a goodwill diplomatic gesture, it is serious about… the restart of the Geneva peace talks and it is putting the onus now on the US and its Turkish, Saudi and Qatari allies to reign in their proxies on the ground and commit to a real peace process."
Mission 'Almost' Accomplished
While Russia's 'partial' withdrawal from Syria clearly signals that Moscow is not interested in gaining a colonial, resource-rich territory or creating puppet regimes across the Middle East, it also – as is the case with the fight against terrorism – puts US/NATO regional military interventions to shame.
In dispelling another western media narrative – arguing that the Russians are fleeing Syria to avoid getting embroiled in a lengthy resource-hungry, Afghanistan styled conflict, which would inevitably lead to a Soviet styled collapse – it is important to point out that this is by no means a full withdrawal as Russia's military operations against terrorist groups continue.
"We will not ease" the fight against terrorism, Kremlin chief of staff Sergei Ivanov told reporters in Moscow. "We will intensify it. But for that end we do not need the contingent that is present today," Ivanov added. Moscow's planned withdrawal makes no mention of a specific timeframe.
In addition, the Russians have confirmed that they are leaving a 'reduced' force at their naval and air bases in Syria. But more importantly, Moscow does not plan to remove its state-of-the-art S-400 surface-to-air missile system, which has significantly altered the balance of power in the Middle East in favor of Russia's allies, serving as a deterrent to nations that might contemplate introducing so-called 'no-fly zones' over parts of northern Syria – namely Turkey, Saudi Arabia and even the United States.
"I think that Russia believes that an escalation could be pending. Turkey and Saudi Arabia have both been making a lot of noise about invading Syria. The US military and neo-cons have moved from calling for regime change to partitioning Syria," Sleboda said.
The Saudis and the Turks, both considered Washington's traditional regional allies, have been fuming over the outcome of the conflict in Syria, illustrating their frustrations through threats of 'invasion' and the farcical performances of their proxies in Geneva, which led to the collapse of several rounds of peace talks.
In Moscow, where Putin's government has been eager to avoid a wider regional conflict, the announced withdrawal is perhaps best described as an attempt to secure well-fortified breathing space for diplomacy, which allows everyone involved to exit the conflict gracefully.
Putin – whose 'goodwill diplomatic gesture' also coincides with the start of the forty-day lent period in the lead-up to the Christian Easter Holiday – may just be praying for another miracle and, dare we say it, peace in Syria.
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Fire at home of Stags' chairman
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STAGS chairman Keith Haslam has put on a brave face and refused to let a house fire at his Sheffield home spoil his family's Christmas.
The Haslams have been forced to move out of their house following the blaze on Tuesday night, which started after builders left curtains hanging over a light.
Although the fire was mainly confined to the landing, the whole of the upstairs is badly smoke-damaged.
But Mr Haslam told Chad this week: "I am not going to let it spoil Christmas - no one was hurt. Luckily we have a place in Derbyshire we can move into for a month and the builders have accepted responsibility and are making good.
"We have to go through everything and see if it can be cleaned or scrapped. There was nothing irreplaceable."
Stags' stewards branded 'jobsworths'
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THE dad of a young football fan has given Mansfield Town the red card for not letting his son be matchday mascot at Field Mill.
Angry Blackpool fan Tom Jackson says his nine-year-old son Stephen won a competition to be the Seasiders' mascot for the clash with Stags on 14th December.
But when the pair arrived at Field Mill they were stunned to discover the club had no knowledge of Stephen coming with Stags stewards refusing to let him into the ground to get changed into his kit.
This week Mr Jackson branded Mansfield officials as 'jobsworths' and accused them of ruining his son's big day.
And he said: "When my son was chosen you can imagine his reaction Christmas had come early and he talked of nothing else all week.
"But once at Field Mill the ugly face of officialdom took over and trampled all over Stephen's big day."
In the end the distraught youngster was forced to sit with 500-odd other Blackpool supporters instead of leading his heroes out onto the Field Mill pitch.
But this week Stags officials insisted that they did not know Stephen was coming to the game, with commercial manager Bob Gorrill telling Chad: "No one spoke to us from Blackpool about bringing a mascot.
"If they had they would have been told where to report and given an itinerary. It seems they just turned up at the ground and asked a steward where to go.
"If we get any requests to have a mascot, it is no problem for us and we always look after them. I think it looks good when mascots come out with both teams.
"I am surprised the stewards did not direct them to the office, but you would have thought they would have come to the main office anyway. We never saw them."
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