The oldest narrow fabric manufacturer in Sluknov district was Joseph Schorisch company, established in 1803. In 1924 he teamed up with Joseph Staude and the two companies worked closely together. Production was focused on the shoe laces, products for footwear and clothing industries. Both companies also introduced production of zippers. Companies housed in Velky Senov to the point where it is now STAP a. s., plant no. 2.
In 1840 was founded in Vilemov company Franz Josef Richter. A branch plant was in Vienna in Austria. Successful company specialized in the production of straps, smooth ribbons and later zips. At the end of the 19th century was extended enterprise of mechanical weaving factory. The company also had its own dyehouse. In the years 1957 - 1965 the building was already under the name n.p. STAP reconstructed and their appearance is almost identical to the present time.
The company Petters and Kumpf was founded in 1902. Shareholders Josef Emanuel Petters who was also the owner of a local bleach and Heinrich Kumpf from Stare Krecany, who previously worked as a foreman in a compiting weaving mill of F. J. Richter. Heinrich Kumpf was considered a great expert in the field of narrow fabrics, even the Head of the Federation of German Industries, based in Teplice.
The art of Czech weavers excelled in particular in a special branch of the textile industry, in the weaving of ribbons and narrow textile materials. This weaving craft prospered most in the northern border regions of Czech lands, where the original generations of experienced German and Czech weavers cooperated naturally.
In this period – the 1920s and 1930s – the large companies began to gradually emerge thanks to the amalgamation of small private workshops. The basic production program of that time consisted of traditional elements of the popular culture in the form of Jacquard decorative ribbons. This production program was gradually broadened by a wide range of plain and adjusting bands, including webbing belts and braids. This structure of the production lasted in the essence until the period about 1948, when the STAP company came into existence by the merger of several independent entities.


Introduction and History
Since ancient times, Indian food and spices has remained hugely popular all around the world. The Indian spices were imported to Rome from as early as && C.E. The Arab traders too, from the beginning of Common Era, imported most spices from India. All the major kingdoms throughout Europe and Asia has an active Spice Trade with India through the middle ages. As the middle ages dawned, not just the spices but also the Indian cuisine became hugely popular all around the world. Infact, to gain access to the Spice Route of India, a number of battles were fought between European Powers including France, Portugal, England, Dutch and Spain. One of the major reasons why the British first visited India before colonizing it were the Indian spices and condiments. Cristopher Columbus too searched for a sea route to India to resume the European Spice Trade with India post the fall of Constantinople and in turn discovered America accidently.
Reasons for Popularity of Indian Cuisine
Indian recipes are known traditionally for the extremely simple style of cooking that redeems the nutritional value of the food while also enhancing the taste of it at the same time with rich spices and condiments. Infact, the concept of salads and pickles too originated in India. They were served to act as an appetizer to stimulate the taste buds alongside the main dish.
With different local traditions and cultures, the food and recipes too are diverse in various parts of India. While in North India, wheat is the staple grain, in Southern and Eastern India, the staple food is rice. The food habit vary also according to geographical location, major crops of the region and the weather condition. While sea food is popular in coastal regions, vegetarian cuisine is preferred in Central India. However, with the culture of exchanging food with friends and neighbours, every part of India has recipes from other parts just as popular.
The food prepared during festivals have their own significance. More example, on occasion of Makar Sankranti in the month of January, Bajra Rotis and sweets that are made of ‘Til’ and Jaggery are served as they help maintain body temperature. In such occasions, the compulsion of eating healthy food is not felt as everybody enjoys eating these dishes as a part of festive activities. The popularity of these festivals has also helped create popularity for Indian food worldwide.
Moreover, Ayurveda or Indian Medical Science is known for its easy and natural way of treatment. The foundation of Ayurveda is on healthy Indian food and herbs. Yoga too originated in India. Indian cooking and food have been traditionally drawn from this yogic philosophy of eating and cooking. Thus, with popularity of Yoga and Ayurveda, people all over the world have realized the health benefits of eating Indian food.
Though Indian Food was popular in parts of Europe, Middle East and UK since middle ages, it is mainly due to the Indians settled abroad that Indian food has gained popularity in the North America. Thus, Indian expats have helped in popularizing Indian cuisine all over the world in Modern Times.
Moreover, with massive growth of television industry, many food shows have sprung up throughout the world. Indian recipes as part of those cooking shows too have helped popularize Indian cuisine abroad.


The original window reveals were 18 inches thick, reflecting the solid brick construction. These were widened during the 1980s renovation to accommodate steel supports and insulation. The ceiling beams are not an original configuration but they camouflage the structural steel beams that are necessary to conform to building code requirements. The French doors leading into the gallery are original; the hardware is not. The west staircase that formed a partition between the center dining area and western parlor was removed in the 1980s renovation because functional space was needed for performances. Three of the four original mantles remain on the first and third floors. The gallery mantle is original. The wooden Italianate mantles are typical of houses built from 1850 ‑ 1875. The heavy curved mantle shelf with arched backboard rests upon a simple frieze board with an ogee arch and is supported by chamfered Doric pilasters surrounding a rectangular plaster and brick hearth.
Trains made a lunch stop each day at the hotel; the cook would ring a bell from the porch to announce the meal. Most travelers were salesmen (called "drummers") who sold linen goods, particularly tablecloths and trademark towels with a border and fringe. An early resident, Mrs. Helen Bourke, remembers that there were two long tables in the dining room. Food was served from a pass through window, probably where the single door to the hall is, and everyone ate family style. Two large sideboards were used for storage and food display. Nancy Walker, known for her delicious tea cakes, would eat with the guests often. When not in the dining room, the drummers would enjoy the air from the rockers on the front porch of the hotel, to the great amusement of children. The Walker's parlor, located on the west side of the gallery, had a piano and loveseat with a few chairs.
Donor Recognition: SAS Institute (Main Gallery), Marian Stedman Covington Foundation (Concert Piano), Bob & Jane Godbold, Dick & Jean Ladd (Rugs). The hearth slate is new purchased from Brandco Products. The draperies on the first floor were designed and sewn Bonnie Gunn of B.G. Custom Windows. The original colors in the building were off white, teal and grey and have been adapted to meet the needs of the late 20th century uses.


The origins of the community of Grindavik can be traced back to Einar G. Einarsson, which set up shop there in 1897. During that time the town population was only around 360. Fishing has for centuries been a crucial element in the survival of Grindavik’s population. But fishing trips were often extremely dangerous. Men were frequently lost at sea and the catch wasn’t always stable. Today the tour operator “Volcano tours” has their office in Einar’s oldest shop house named “Flagghús” - “The flaghouse”
15 minutes from the Icelandic international airport
40 minutes from Reykjavik centre
5 minutes from the famous Blue lagoon.
We’re people who enjoy nature and have been hiking for the last 10 years and are owners of the family company “Volcano tours”. We’re always ready to share some of our experience.
Manager: Erling Einarsson
Office: Guðbjörg Ásgeirsdottir
Driver/Guide: Hlynur Erlingsson ( Clint )
Driver/Guide: Áki Snær Erlingsson


This is the only place in the world where these specimens can be found! What makes this specimen so spectacular is that the calcite crystals have formed INSIDE a shell fossil!It's similar to a geode except that with a geode the crystals form inside a cavity within the surrounding rock that was created by a volcanic gas bubble. In the case of this specimen the cavity was created when the remains of the mollusk decomposed leaving a void. It would be a great idea to have in a classroom for a teacher, or to have as a part of a gem and mineral and fossil collection. It's really interesting and I hope it finds a good home out there. The following is a wikipedia entry about the specimen.
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This article is about the community in Okeechobee County, Florida. For other places with a similar name, see Fort Drum (disambiguation).Calcite crystals in fossilized clamshell, only known location to be found is in Fort Drum. Fort Drum was a town in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States, located on US 441, between Yeehaw Junction and Okeechobee. A service plaza on Florida's Turnpike is named after the town.
The Fort Drum Wildlife Management Area consists of nearly 21,000 acres in southwestern Indian River County and is named for its proximity to the town and is known as the birthplace of the St. Fort Drum is the only known locale for crystal bearing fossil shells. There is a cemetery in the middle of the town on almost eight acres, in which many of the first settlers of Fort Drum were buried and still remain.
It is currently owned and maintained by Okeechobee County. Fort Drum is located at 27°3135N 80°4825WCoordinates: 27°3135N 80°4825W.
In the Pliocene and Pleistocene it was underlain by the now-smaller Lake Okeechobee. Vast limestone deposits containing the remains of large bivalve molluscs developed calcite crystallization while still under water. The gemlike crystals were discovered after the hard limestone deposits came to be excavated for aggregate.
In 2008 the quarry known as Ruck's Pit was closed and allowed to flood. After the end of the Second Seminole War in 1842, the US Army built a network of forts across the central part of the state, with military roads that connected them. Of those roads, one was roughly eastwest from Fort Bassinger to Fort Vinton, north of present-day Vero Beach. The other ran approximately northsouth from Fort Kissimmee to Fort Jupiter, and came to be known as the'old wire road'.Where the two roads crossed, Fort Drum was built. The US Army used it only for a short time and then abandoned it. Settlers began to make their way here in the 1870s, some time after the Civil War. The area was considered to be potentially excellent cattle country. With the completion in 1914 of the Kissimmee Valley Extension, the Florida East Coast Railroad brought changes to the area. They built a small depot in Fort Drum, as well as one to the north, named Osawaw, and south, called Hilolo. The item "CALCITE FOSSIL CLAM Dogtooth Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen FLORIDA" is in sale since Wednesday, March 11, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Rocks, Fossils & Minerals\Crystals & Mineral Specimens\Crystals". The seller is "callistodesigns" and is located in Tucson, Arizona. This item can be shipped worldwide.


My family and I had a wonderful time experiencing the historical flavor of Ft. Vancouver. You can really get an idea of what life must have been like for the mountain men, Native Americans, trappers, soldiers, pilgrims and pioneers who all found in Fort Vancouver an essential point of convergence of their rugged lives.
A favorite attraction in the fort is the blacksmith building. It continues its life as a working forge and blacksmiths still may be found applying their craft creating the same items made by the original blacksmiths back in the 1800s. All of the hardware used in keeping the fort in its original condition is still made in the blacksmith shop. If you keep an eye out you will see these items used in many applications around the fort.
They made traps and many other items used by trappers who would come in after more than eighteen months in the wilderness and trade their pelts for the supplies then needed. There was sufficient room and equipment for four blacksmiths to work simultaneously.
The trading post store is open and set up just as it was. The gentleman running it was a fountain of information concerning all that went on in and around the fort. He filled us in on what things were worth in trade and how they were used.
The pelt building is still full of old pelts. Beaver, Muskrat, Mink, Wolf, Wolverine, Badger, Otter, Fox and Bear pelts were present. It was not surprising that this was my daughter’s least favorite building in the fort. The pelts were brought to the fort in large leather bundles in which they were shipped to England. Standing in this room you get an idea of just how many animals were killed in the area to support the demand for furs by the gentry back in England. There were huge tobacco leaves dried and hanging in the pelt room, they were bundled up with the pelts to keep insects away from the valuable furs.
Above is a huge counterbalanced fulcrum used to dipping water out of the well, much easier than pulling it up with a rope, and of course all the hardware for the fulcrum and the bucket were made in the blacksmith's shop.
The glass in the windows was all made in England and sent over by ship. The fragile glass was kept safe by submerging it in barrels of molasses then it was retrieved, cleaned off and used once the barrels arrived at the fort.
The carpentry and cooper's shop, the barracks, bakery, officers’ quarters, jail and lookout towers are all places you can walk through to get a feel of how life operated back then. It is truly a very interesting place to visit and take a peek back into our very interesting history of the Pacific Northwest.


The Apples have enjoyed researching and sharing about the festivals of Lughnasa and Samhain (SOW-in) that have Celtic origins. In our study of Celtic history, we have learned that much is a mystery due to variations among Celtic tribes, scattered archeological finds and little written history before Patrick came to Ireland. What the Romans and Greeks wrote of the Gauls and Keltoi was somewhat biased as they sought to conquer the invaders from the North.
We began some map-making of the various Celtic territories in Europe ending up with the Celtic fringe of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The oral folktales and deities were varied, yet we learned of the Coming of Lugh and the Second Battle of Moytura that tells of the sun God, Lugh, and victory of the mythological people called the Tuatha De Danaan. Other stories presented were the Sons of Tureen and the Children of Lir. While listening to the latter story, all students created a beeswax swan.
Apples honored the Celts connection to nature with sharing of favorite places outdoors and brought in a branch, leaf, stone, or even an apple from these special locations. Some students researched the importance of herbs and oak groves to the ancient Druids. Students also brought in verses about nature or Celtic poems to bless our snack.
What a pleasure in October to have Peter Watson, the NY bagpiper, join our class to teach about the bagpipes, Scottish garb and piping competitions! He played the kitchen and large bagpipes for us. We are grateful for his generosity in returning on Dec 17th with fellow piper, Mary Taylor to shepherd the grade students to our winter festivities. What fun to dance to the jig the pipers played! Several students and I attended the Irish Cultural Day at Nazareth College (sponsored by Irish Rochester). We heard a variety of traditional Irish music and instruments including a jam session where the Giraldo girls spontaneously shared some Irish dance! At the end of October, we took a field trip to Grandview Farm for apple picking; we had a bonfire for Samhain and carved Celtic designs into pumpkins (the tradition is to carve turnips). We also painted lovely Celtic knots this season.
In November, we participated in movement activities and games (led by Sue M.) and continued singing some Irish songs (Three leaf shamrock, I’ll tell me Ma); we worked on our 3 part harmony and rounds. Our handwork consisted of Celtic 4 strand braids with assistance from Barb M. (Corey’s mom) and Molly C. Previously we had drawn Celtic twists and knots.
Birthday affirmation flurries abound with additional qualities shared by parents. Students have also shared their own clever written summaries of the Coming of Lugh. Our elder students have volunteered to write a script for our play from the story of the Quest of the Sons of Tureen. We remain a dramatic, energetic and talkative bunch! Much creativity and connection continues to flow and we shall see what we can weave into Imbolc and Beltane.
With Celtic spirit,


City of Los Angeles Honors AGBU Generation Next Mentorship Program
Ararat Home and Genocide survivor Rose Garjian are also recognized at Genocide Commemoration ceremony.
LOS ANGELES, CA – The AGBU Generation Next Mentorship Program was honored by the City of Los Angeles at its annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration ceremony, held at the Los Angeles City Council Chamber on April 19th. Both AGBU GenNext and the Ararat Home were also recognized for their outstanding contributions to the Armenian and the greater community of Los Angeles.
Councilmembers Paul Krekorian and Eric Garcetti, a former City Council president, jointly led the commemoration of the 98th anniversary of the Genocide. Representing AGBU GenNext were former Committee Chair Hagop Jazmadarian and Treasurer Maida Tchaprazian, along with GenNext Case Manager Alfred Bedrossian and AGBU Western District Executive Director, Yasmin Alpay.
Mr. Jazmadarian took the podium to thank the councilmembers for recognizing the AGBU GenNext program and its dedicated volunteer mentors, and emphasized the critical role mentors play in the lives of Armenian youth in Los Angeles. “Our youth are matched one-to-one with successful and caring mentors, who become guiding forces in their young lives,” he said.
For his part, Councilmember Krekorian shared with the Chamber the role he played in the genesis of AGBU GenNext, which was pivotal. As part of the Young Professionals of Los Angeles in the 1990s, Councilmember Krekorian was one of the program’s founding members and has been an avid supporter ever since.
Alongside AGBU, Ararat Home and its 104 year old resident and Genocide survivor, Rose Garjian, were also recognized. Ararat Home was honored for its immense contribution to the elderly Armenian-American community of Southern California.
Councilmembers Krekorian and Garcetti remembered the 1.5 million Armenian martyrs, invoking the memory of the Genocide to prevent such crimes against humanity in the future.


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Germanic kingdoms: Suebi and Visigoths
The towns of Cananéia , São Vicente , Porto Seguro and Iguape date from that interval. Data on ethnicity isn’t collected in Spain, although the Government’s statistical agency CIS estimated in 2007 that the number of Gitanos present in Spain might be round a million.
This was the start of the House of Braganza, which reigned in Portugal till 1910. Portugal spearheaded European exploration of the world and the Age of Discovery.
List of nations by inhabitants of Portuguese heritage
Portugal was nervous concerning the maintenance of its independence and sought assist to find a new king. By the 16th century, the two million people who lived within the authentic Portuguese lands ruled a vast empire with many tens of millions of inhabitants in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. In the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea, considered one of Cabral’s ships found Madagascar , which was partly explored by Tristão da Cunha ; Mauritius was discovered in 1507, Socotra occupied in 1506, and in the same year, Lourenço de Almeida visited Ceylon.
For occasion, catana ‘cutlass’ from Japanese katana, chá ‘tea’ from Chinese chá, and canja ‘rooster-soup, piece of cake’ from Malay. Differences between dialects are principally of accent and vocabulary, but between the Brazilian dialects and different dialects, especially of their most colloquial types, there may also be some grammatical variations. The Portuguese-based creoles spoken in varied parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas are independent languages.
Official Sites of Portugal
After defeating the Visigoths in only some months, the Umayyad Caliphate started increasing quickly within the peninsula. Beginning in 726, the land that’s now Portugal turned a part of the vast Umayyad Caliphate’s empire of Damascus, which stretched from the Indus river in the Indian sub-continent up to the South of France, till its collapse in 750.
It was signed on 7 June 1494, and divided the newly found lands outside Europe between the two countries alongside a meridian 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde islands (off the west coast of Africa). In 1348 and 1349 Portugal, like the rest of Europe, was devastated by the Black Death. In 1373, Portugal made an alliance with England, which is the longest-standing alliance on the earth. Over time, this went far past geo-political and military cooperation (protecting each nations’ interests in Africa, the Americas and Asia towards French, Spanish and Dutch rivals) and maintained strong trade and cultural ties between the two outdated European allies.
Two Portuguese banks, Banco Português de Negócios (BPN) and Banco Privado Português (BPP), had been accumulating losses for years as a result of unhealthy investments, embezzlement and accounting fraud. On grounds of avoiding a doubtlessly serious monetary crisis within the Portuguese economy, the Portuguese government determined to offer them a bailout, finally at a future loss to taxpayers and to the Portuguese people in general. Portugal was the first country on the planet to abolish life imprisonment (in 1884) and was one of many first nations to abolish the demise penalty.
In 1906, for example, there have been 133,393 Portuguese-born folks residing in Rio de Janeiro, comprising 16% of the town’s inhabitants. Rio continues to be right now considered the largest “Portuguese metropolis” exterior of Portugal itself. In 1872, there were 3.7 million Whites in Brazil (the overwhelming majority of them of Portuguese ancestry), 4.1 million blended-race people (largely of Portuguese-Amerindian-African ancestry) and 1.9 million Blacks (a few of whom probably had a point of Portuguese ancestry).
The Ghost War
Modern archeology and research shows a Portuguese root to the Celts in Portugal and elsewhere. This designation refers back to the attribute Celtic populations known as ‘dùn’, ‘dùin’ or ‘don’ in Gaelic and that the Romans referred to as castrae of their chronicles. In 1807, Portugal refused Napoleon Bonaparte’s demand to accede to the Continental System of embargo against the United Kingdom; a French invasion beneath General Junot adopted, and Lisbon was captured on eight December 1807. British intervention within the Peninsular War helped in maintaining Portuguese independence; the final French troops had been expelled in 1812.
It has hanging outstanding differences in comparison to other Brazilian dialects in phonology, prosody and grammar, usually stigmatized as being strongly associated with a substandard variant, now mostly rural. Portuguese is a globalized language spoken formally on 5 continents, and as a second language by millions worldwide. Other international locations where Portuguese is usually taught in schools or the place it has been introduced as an possibility embrace Venezuela, Zambia, the Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Namibia, Eswatini (Swaziland), South Africa, Ivory Coast, and Mauritius. In 2017, a project was launched to introduce Portuguese as a college subject in Zimbabwe too.
A few years after independence from Portugal in 1822, Portuguese people would start arriving in Brazil as immigrants, and the Portuguese population in Brazil really elevated. The majority settled in urban centers, mainly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, working mainly as small merchants, shopkeepers, porters, cobblers, and drivers. A smaller quantity became portuguese woman coal miners, dairy staff, and small-scale farmers outside of city areas. Portuguese immigrants additionally offered labor for the dredging of the Tietê River. Upheavals in Portugal after the 1910 Revolution and the establishment of the First Portuguese Republic triggered a brief exodus of Portuguese to Brazil.


McMillan opened a small furniture, upholstery and carpet shop in
Saddell Street, Campbeltown.
years later as the business grew Duncan relocated to 80/82 Longrow
which remains the main premises to the this day.
his retiral the running of the business was taken over by his son
and daughter - although it has to be said not without considerable
input still from the founder!
Today furniture and carpets remain the core area of the company
but Willie and Fiona have diversified into several other lines.


Excellent one hour lecture by a professor of history at UC San Diego. The first half traces the history of scientific studies going back nearly 100 years!! into global warming.
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Location: Near Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Client: Private client
Materials: Plaster, terrazzo, glass, copper, brass, porcelain, LED lighting
Date of completion: November 2010
The project involved the renovation of a bathroom on the top floor of a late 19th century house located near Amsterdam. The antique 100-year old cast iron enamel clawfootbath and original timber doors are the only remaining elements from the existing bathroom. The brief specified a contemporary design that would complement with the historical character of the house.


France was in political disorders. The revolution involved all of France. But the civil army was attacked by the royalist faction unexpectedly. It was obvious someone had supported the royalist faction. Charlotte was against to the royalist with civil army, but she left France to discover that fact. My friends, please accomplish the reformation. I will protect France. The powerful information she finally got was showing to Japan.


History of the Investment Undertaking Act
Before the introduction of the independent laws on UCITS and AIFM, the Liechtenstein Investment Undertaking Act was the core legislation concerning investment funds in Liechtenstein. With this act, stemming in its earliest version from the year 1996 and amended many times, also UCITS I and UCITS III were implemented in Liechtenstein. As is true for the Liechtenstein UCITS and AIFM Acts, even the early provisions of the Investment Undertaking Act guaranteed – for UCITS funds – free and open access to the European market.
Since the introduction of the Liechtenstein UCITS and AIFM Acts, the Investment Undertaking Act continued in an adapted version. UCITS were not governed by this law any more, but by the UCIGTS Act. Until the decision incorporating the Directive 2011/61/EU (AIFM Directive) into the EEA Agreement became effective, the Investment Undertaking Act and the AIFM Act both remained in force.
Review of the Investment Undertaking Act
At the same point of time, the Investment Undertaking Act was declared void in its current form and replaced by a complete reformed Investment Undertaking Act. Four specific categories of investment vehicles enable a tailor-made structuring of corporate and private assets:
- Investment undertakings for single investors
- Investment undertakings for families
- Investment undertakings for interest groups
- Investment undertakings for affiliated groups
Liechtenstein Investment Undertaking Act
Investment Undertaking Act (IUG) of December 2nd, 2015
Liechtenstein Investment Undertaking Regulation
Investment Undertakings Ordinance (IUV) of March 22nd, 2016


Professor Max Kassowitz (1842–1913) of the University of Vienna
Historical research allows the rectification of an undeserved historical neglect for scientists of international renown in their time. With new biographical details, the present article reconstructs the life and work of Professor Max Kassowitz, a key figure in pediatric medicine and neurology in turn-of-the-century Vienna. Kassowitz, an academic pediatrician of humble Jewish-Bohemian origins, left valuable contributions on congenital syphilis and the treatment of rickets and dental diseases in children. A child prodigy, he graduated from the University of Vienna at the age of 21. From 1881 until his retirement in 1906 he headed the Public Children’s Institute, which he expanded by adding departments of diverse specialties. He assigned the neurology clinic to the young Sigmund Freud; from that period date the latter’s landmark papers in pediatric neurology. Kassowitz published 250 papers and a dozen voluminous monographs on various biomedical themes, including osteogenesis, infectious diseases, and immunity. Older sources testify to his remarkable critical and diagnostic ability. Kassowitz considered the invigorating effects of alcohol one of the biggest errors of science; he and his wife Emilie were actively involved in the Anti-Alcohol Movement. During the last two decades of his life, he became immersed in issues of biological philosophy. On the basis of his scientific accomplishments, Max Kassowitz was a pioneer who merits recognition as having played a vital role in the advancement of medicine in Central Europe.
Keywords: Max Kassowitz, Sigmund Freud, History of Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, University of Vienna


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The Athens Airport "Eleutherios Venizelos" serves the city of Athens. Its operation commenced in March 2001 and this new airport replaced the national airport of Elliniko, which served Athens for approximately the last 6 decades. The new airport received its name in the honor of the great Cretan politician Eleutherios Venizelos, who was a leader in the revolution in Crete in 1896 against the Ottoman Empire and then ended up as the Prime Minister of Greece. Also, as a Prime Minister, he founded the Ministry of Aviation and he was the first who tried to organize the political aviation in Greece.
In accordance with the standards of IATA, its code is ATH (the same as that for Elliniko) and according to the standards of ICAO is LGAV. The access to the airport can be achieved by vehicles via the Attica odos and by railway (suburban railway, line 3 of the Athens Metro.) There are also express routs of OASA from various locations in Athens and there are also taxis.
In 2008, Athens airport won the distinction of “the golden pillow” by the newspaper “The Age” which is published in Melbourne and within the same year period it was distinguished with an environmental award by the European Committee with the award “Green Building”, and this was due to the fact that it succeeded in cutting down on the energy consumption despite the increase of the passengers.
Last year, the airport of Athens had 16,47 million passengers, although there was later on a slight decrease amounting to 0,4%.
Athens Airport info
Postal address: Athens International Airport Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Athens Greece
for the official website please visit: www.aia.gr


History of AAF-Orlando | Ad 2 Orlando | The 4th District
The Fourth District of the American Advertising Federation and the State of Florida have grown up together. Records show that several Ad Clubs were formed before World War I but disbanded when members entered military service.
The Fourth District, of which we are a part, appears to have been established in 1924, prompted by the development of an advertising industry to serve the real estate and tourism industries. The first known written reference to the District was in 1930, when Miami hosted the convention of the Fourth District, Advertising Clubs of America. By 1937, there were five advertising clubs in the state, including Orlando.
In 1949, a convention in Tampa included a talk, “Newspaper Will Always Be With Us,” and a banquet speech by Advertising Federation of America President Elon G. Borton, who told the group that advertising had never before faced such a challenge and opportunity. About $25 for every man, woman and child was spent in 1947 he said–approximately $3,800,000,000 total, or more than $10,000,000 for every day in the year, he said. There were also discussions on bus, car and taxi card advertising; how advertising executives helped colleges produce experienced advertising graduates; and how “A Woman Looks at Advertising.” With just six advertising clubs in Florida – Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami and two in St. Petersburg (one for women and one for men) District Governor Collins set out to build more. “A substantial increase in the number of advertising clubs in Florida would help to produce even greater results from its advertising invitations to the nation to spend the Winter or the Summer in our state.” he wrote.
In fact, the Orlando Advertising Club was originally called the Central Florida Advertising Club. Origins of our club seem to have come from the Toledo Ad Women club in this article from 1951.
As we entered the 50s, the Advertising Federation of America adopted five major functions: education for advertising, public relations for advertising, higher standards in advertising, public service through advertising and club achievements.
In June of 1950 the first mention of Florida delegates attending a national convention was published.
In 1951 and Educational Conference was held in Orlando from February 24-25. A magazine article published the following month gives some insight as to the purpose of the conference which was held annually in Orlando as it was a midway location between the Universities of Florida and Miami. Students, faculty and Fourth District ad clubbers had a “hot and heavy” discussion of school and student club projects. “Much thought was given to the matter of Advertising aptitude tests for college students.” And discussion was given to “Bridging the Gap” between graduation and occupation.
That year the Orlando club chose “Cast your Bread Upon the Waters” as its theme for the year. Program and workshop sessions were planned to help answer the needs of small businessman, with the hope that, in turn, appreciative merchants would the Ad Club.
During 1951, members of Advertising Clubs participated in career guidance programs throughout the state and at least some were shocked by the questions teachers had apparently instructed students to ask, such as: “What are the retirement provisions available in advertising?” “What bonuses can I expect in advertising?” “What security is there in advertising?” “What are the hours?” At the Orlando High School, Ad Clubber Ed DeNike struck back with answers to the effect that the advertising profession was not seeking people, and advertising had no place for those looking for feather beds. Further, he expounded, “Since advertising was the great expression of individual initiative and free enterprise, career-seeking students with such requirements would immediately be eliminated as prospects for good advertising people.”
1956 brought the Southeastern Advertising Conference to Orlando from March 22-24, 1956. The aim of the meeting was to show the responsibilities expected of advertising in the Southeast area, to prepare to meet the responsibilities and to emphasize the effect that the Fourth District had upon the growth of the Southeast. At taht time there were still only seven clubs represented by Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Miami, Tallahassee and Savannah, Ga.
By 1962 the advertising clubs grew to include Daytona Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Greater Miami, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Orlando, Palm Beaches, Suncoast of St. Petersburg, Tampa and Clearwater.
In 1963 the theme of the convention in Orlando was “Advertising Countdown.” Nationally prominent speakers discussed the trends, accomplishments and threats to the advertising industry prevalent in the 60s. The more than 200 members of the District who attended the convention took “a sharp swat” at pending state legislation to place a sales tax on advertising. In a resolution directed to the legislators, the Board urged opposition to the bill by saying “Don’t kill the advertising goose that is laying the golden eggs of Florida’s prosperity.” Eight Fourth District clubs participated in the ADDY Awards in 1963. There were 620 entries covering 32 categories. The national Advertising Recognition Week theme for 1964 was “Advertising is the Voice of Free Choice.”
1972 saw the District return to Orlando as the convention was held at the Contemporary Hotel at Walt Disney World, April 27-30. Herb Klein, Press Secretary to the White House, was the keynote luncheon speaker. Other speakers included the Executive Vice President of Marsteller, Inc., the Director of Creative Services for General Foods Corporation, the president of Souther Outdoor Markets, Inc., a vice-president of the Leo Burnett Co. and other notable figures in the advertising world. Past Governor Gary Kerns was a program co-chairman. Glenn W. Turner of Orlando sponsored the Friday luncheon. By October, 1972, there were 14 Ad Federations listed including Clearwater, Daytona Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Miami, Ad II-Miami, Orlando, Palm Beaches, Polk County, St. Petersburg, Sarasota/Venice/Bradenton, Tallahassee and Tampa.
In 1980 the National Club Achievement Awards went to Orlando for Membership, Ft. Lauderdale for Programs, Bay Area Ad Club II for Public Service and Miami for ADDY Awards. Bill Evans, Gainesville, received the national “President of the Year” Award.
The Modern Era Begins
In the early 1980s the Angel Awards came into being. For many years, the District had felt the need for a separate Public Service Awards presentation. Under the direction of Angel Tio, the Angel Awards for Public Service was established and the first presentation was made. The statewide Advertising Awareness campaign was themed, “Advertising, It Works for You” and our statewide Public Service campaign to make parents aware of the importance of seat belts had the slogan, “Belt ‘Em.” Three clubs, Tampa, Gainesville and Orlando, received National Achievement Awards.
In 1986 the Orlando Ad 2 Club was founded, as well as Suncoast in New Port Richey and Space coast in the Cape Canaveral area.
By 1987 Ad 2 won “Club of the Year” amongst their peers, and the AAF 4th District lashed out against taxes on our industry and produced a first-of-its-kind lawsuit.


Blindly buying any no matter how fancy or expensive, is flamboyant splendor, which satisfied a certain fascination with the East prevalent at that time. This astute move brought products with the famous Cartier brand name named in honor of allied tank commanders fighting World War One. In 1913, Cartier unveiled the famed Bagnoire design of the most beautiful and unique varieties of agate in the world. Cartier watches, engagement rings, bracelets, glasses, and cigarette Today, it is housed at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D. They are to be commended for their creativity, originality and in 1847 by a Paris jeweler—Louis-Francois Cartier 1819-1904 . " The Cartier Tank appeared on the stage in 1917, Beauty Mine in Globe, Arizona and Kingman Mine in Kingman, Arizona.
Knowing the " 8 things only an honest jeweler will made of this silver overlay and it is beautiful Hopi Indian craftsmanship. I bought my first piece of it in Colorado on a family vacation when Today, it is housed at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D. Climate also plays an important role in forming the turquoise gem as it is usually just what the dishonest jeweler is hoping you will do. I am so fortunate to have a silver Hopi cuff bracelet store, so I haven't had to go far for the real deal. Native American Indians and Turquoise Jewelry Making Today, Native American Jewelry making, using the turquoise gem, and processed stones and shells to computer-fabricated and titanium jewelry. The un-oxidized top layer is made into a cut-out jewelry making, Native American Indians are artistic masters.
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These little red fruits have been a staple of slot machines since their inception, and they continue to hold a special place in the hearts of gamblers around the world. Cherries have a long history in slot machines, dating back to the early days of mechanical slots in the late 19th century. Back then, slot machines were simple, with just three reels and a handful of symbols. Cherries were one of the first symbols to appear on these machines, along with bells, bars, and the famous lucky number The simplicity of these symbols made them easy to recognize and understand, and they quickly became synonymous with the idea of winning. One of the reasons cherries have remained so popular in slot machines is their association with luck and good fortune. In many cultures, cherries are seen slot as a symbol of abundance and prosperity.
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About this neighbourhood
Lower Lonsdale has been one of North Vancouver's most dramatically changed neighourboods since the 1990's. A plan was made to redevelop the area's industrial elements and transform the community into a modern living destination along the waterfront. Its history is inseparably connected to the lumber and shipbuilding industries on the North Shore of Burrard Inlet, as well as ferry crossings connecting the area to Downtown Vancouver.
In the 1990s and 2000s, the City of North Vancouver embarked on an ambitious plan to redevelop former industrial lands of Lower Lonsdale. Highrise and lowrise condominium and other multi-family developments were constructed in the area between 3rd Street and south to the waterfront. During that time, many new restaurants and retailers have located in the stretch of Lonsdale Avenue between 3rd Street and Burrard Inlet. A national maritime museum is proposed for former shipyards site on Esplanade Avenue.
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The Lochac Company of Archers are a Companionship of archers who have been recognised by their peers as being Archers with high levels of chivalry, service, courtesy, courtly behaviour and accomplishment in Archery. They have therefore been made Companions of the Lochac Company of Archers in recognition of their achievements.
Companions of the Lochac Company of Archers may do research into any aspects of the art of missile and thrown weapons and advise the Lochac Earl Marshal and the Deputy Earl Archery Marshal for Archery.
The Lochac Company of Archers (LCoA) began in 2002 when the Kingdom of Lochac was proclaimed.
In 2017, in the reign of Ariston and Lilivati, the Crown signed an accord to recognise the equivalent orders from other Kingdom’s, echoing Aethelmearc’s Scarlet Guard Accord, Atlantia’s Treaty of the Yew Bow, and An Tir’s Grey Goose Treaty.
The first Companion of the Lochac Company of Archers was Hrothgar Breaksword – just after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Lochac.
From there, the Company has steadily grown as archers hone their skills in chivalry, service, courtesy, courtly behavior and accomplishment in Archery and develop the attributes necessary to become a Companion of the Order.
We are looking for those who support and practice period archery, excell at the target butts or on the war field with bow or thrown weapons.
There are currently only 23 Companions in the Order. Companions of the Order have the title of ‘The Honourable Lord/Lady’ if they do not already have that title, or Captain.
Click on the names below for a brief biography of our members.
|Hrothgar Breaksword||03 Aug 2002|
|Nathaniel Mendoza y de Guadalajara||17 Nov 2002|
|Nathan Blacktower||1 Nov 2003|
|Margie of Glen More||6 Dec 2003|
|Robert Gascard||12 Jun 2004|
|Emrys Tudur||6 Nov 2004|
|Rainald FitzRenyard||27 March 2005|
|Alessandro di Firenzi||18 Feb 2006|
|Mercurio d’Etanger||27 Oct 2007|
|Sabine D’Antan||27 Oct 2007|
|Jochen Schwalbe||4 Jul 2008|
|Bryce of Arrowsreach||6 Dec 2008|
|Sigmund Spelmann||25 Apr 2011|
|Madog Llwyd ap Madog||12 Jun 2011|
|Jean le Horner||9 Jun 2012|
|Charles du Bois||30 Jun 2012|
|Angele Marie de Savigny||31 Mar 2013|
|Wulfryk Greycloak||5 May 2013|
|John Longshankes the Grey||8 Jun 2013|
|Ulric of Ambledune||29 Nov 2014|
|Ranif Pallesser||6 April 2015|
|Richard D’Allier||27 January 2018|
|William de la Montaigne Coupe||4 May 2019|
If you’d like to make contact with the Lochac Company of Archers, please send an email to LCOA@lochac.sca.org .
We are pleased to answer questions relating to the Company and anything to do with archery and missile weapons in the Kingdom of Lochac.
If your enquiry relates to the rules or regulations regarding archery or missile weapons events in Lochac, please use the contact form.
If you are after one of the Companions, please state who and very briefly what the matter is about so we can pass it on.


A group of 20 officers who served in the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I were asked to suggest ideas on how to improve troop morale. One officer, Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., proposed an organization of veterans, which we know today as The American Legion.
The original purpose of The Legion was to “preserve the memories and incidence of our association in the great war,” helping those who had served in foreign wars to reintegrate into their hometowns while still remaining connected to those with whom they had served abroad.
The Legion served as a support group, a social club, and an extended family for former servicemen. After two planning caucuses held by a committee of officers who had the confidence and respect of their military comrades, they designed a constitution to govern the group and set up headquarters in New York City to begin work on its programs of relief, employment, and Americanism.
After the formation of The American Legion, a number of women's organizations wanted to become the official affiliation of The American Legion. The women who had served so faithfully during the trying days of the war wanted to continue to serve.
After careful consideration, the committee agreed that a new organization should be made up of the women most closely associated with the men of the Legion, and that these women would serve with the Legion, in peace as they had in war.
The committee decided to build a new organization from the ground up, so the Auxiliary could then carry forward the phases of Legion activities more suitably performed by women.
In less than one year, 1,342 local units of the Women’s Auxiliary to The American Legion had been organized in more than 45 states.
The Cavalcade of Memories captures the milestones, moments, and lifetime of our organization from trophies, plaques, and pictures to restored artifacts and priceless keepsakes. These treasures from our history have come to us from all over the world. Each item adds more detail to our Auxiliary history books and another chance to relive our most cherished memories.
The national American Legion Auxiliary Cavalcade of Memories was established by a national convention resolution in 1972 that allocated funds to create a museum at National Headquarters. The purpose of the Cavalcade of Memories is to display, share, and perpetuate our history, traditions, and milestones.
(Revised July 8, 2008 by National Chairman Sherry McLaughlin)
1. Only items of historical significance to the national organization will be accepted. These are defined currently as items related directly to programs or activities specifically related to a past national president’s term of office or items related to a past national secretary or past national treasurer’s term. Items submitted that do not meet this criteria will be evaluated for suitability prior to acceptance.
2. Nothing should be sent to the National Headquarters until permission is received from National to do so.
3. Owners who donate items to National Headquarters give up all rights to ownership of the items, including the right to make decisions regarding the use, maintenance, and disposition of accepted items.
4. Please follow these guidelines when seeking permission to make donations to the National Cavalcade of Memories:
a. Units or individual members should first notify their department office of items they might wish to donate to the National Cavalcade of Memories. It is best to notify the department in writing.
b. Departments should then contact the National Headquarters either in writing at 8945 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260; or by fax at 317-569-4502; or by email at firstname.lastname@example.org. Be sure your correspondence gives a full description of the items and their relationship to those individuals noted in No. 1 above.
c. Do not send anything to the National Headquarters until you have written confirmation that the national organization is able to accept it.
Since the ALA's inception on Nov. 10, 1919, Auxiliary members and nonmember volunteers have been tirelessly carrying out the ALA's commitment as a patriotic service organization whose mission would be to advocate for, help, and honor United States military, veterans, and their families, and support The American Legion.
"I remember going down to the Legion post with my grandfather [World War II U.S. Army veteran Howard Schlitter], and hearing him say things like, “You’ve got to take care of the veterans. You’ve got to be there for them and help them out.” None of that really resonated with me until after he was gone. Then, I realized I have to be his voice."
- Mike Monserud, ALA member of Auxiliary Unit 37 in Ames, Iowa


Martin Luther King Jr. Day marks the birthday of Rev. King who was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He is a human-rights icon. “I Have a Dream“ is the popular name given to the public speech in which he called for racial equality and an end to discrimination.
The campaign for a federal holiday in King’s honor began soon after his assassination. Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed in 1986.


My previous blog post was about my love of Environmental History.
In researching that blog post, I found that I’m not alone in my fascination. There’s a whole Forest History Society and Environmental History Journal! The Forest History Society even has a really cool book about the history of North American Forests. Continue reading “Environmental History Anyone?”


As the Defence Review’s cuts hit home – the armed forces have been hit hard. It was thought one of the new carriers would be cancelled, but it now looks like it may be built – but sold after three years!
Last time Britain thought of selling a new carrier was April 1982. Then Argentina invaded the Falklands and the rest is history – the deal with Australia was shelved as HMS Invincible lived up to her name.
Critics say if the Falklands were invaded today – Britain couldn’t do a repeat performance. HMS Ark Royal is being decommissioned, and the entire fleet of 80 Harriers withdrawn – leaving Britain unable to mount another unsupported attack until the Joint Strike Fighter arrives in 2020.
The new generation of nuclear submarines are postponed until at least 2028 – that’s four years after the Vanguard-class are to be scrapped. The cuts also mean finally cancelling Nimrod. No surprise – but where does this leave the British aircraft industry?
The army has also seen its Challenger 2 tanks cut by 40% and the decision on Trident has been put off for six years – or in other words until after the next election. Tories and Labour support a nuclear deterrent while the Liberals ask ‘Does Britain need Trident?’


This series was born from a commissioned work dedicated to the city of Siena.
The photos were taken between 2019 and 2020
just before the closures imposed by the Covid regulations.
Siena is a magnificent city, both from an architectural and historical point of view and is known above all for its Palio, a historic festival that attracts thousands of tourists every year from all over the world and that sets the city’s pace throughout the year.
It is not possible to separate Siena from its traditions, but with these images I have tried to offer a different face of the city, more intimate and less recognizable.


My Dear Jen Now
“My Dear Jen”
is primarily a tribute to my parents Donald and Jennie Gillespie.
Writing this book was also an opportunity for me to get to know
the father I never knew. Much of their story is told by letters my
father wrote to his wife and my mother Jen. These letters were
among her few possessions when she died at 100 years of age in
The World War I
letters and the historical context in which they have been placed
tell a compelling story from the trenches of war-torn France.
During the war Donald fought with the 165th Infantry of the
Rainbow Division. This regiment was the famous “Fighting
New York that took its place in American history during the Civil
War. He became an officer near the end of the war and was assigned
to the 371st U. S.
Infantry, an all black regiment that was assigned to the French.
Included here is his letter written on Armistice Day, November 11,
1918, and his description of the final shots of the war, and then
the German surrender. The well written, and generally upbeat and
positive tone in Don’s letters during times when he was
experiencing a lot of horrifying events speak much about his
letters, I have been told Don and Jen’s story in bits and pieces
over the years. In 1986, when my mother was 95 years of age, I
taped our conversation about her life over a dish of ice cream. It
was a trip back in time for her and a heartfelt experience for me
as I listened to her story. All I could do was to try and picture
what she saw, and try to paint a canvas of words as close to her
mind’s eye as I could between the pages of this book. As she said
during that conversation in 1986;
"If I could paint or draw, you
could see it all!”
The Author The
Fighting 69th Contents Events


During the restoration of the Judge Fenton House porch, our carpenter James Sarsgard kept a project journal detailing the process. What follows is part two of our three part blog series, Judge Fenton House: A Look Back.
REPLACING THE DECK AND THE COLUMNS
Once the roof was sheeted, we could move back downstairs to begin installing the new deck flooring. We removed the old planks, ¾ tongue and groove CVG fir, and replaced them with a 21st century version of the same (not old growth, of course, but sadly the old ones were far too rotten to salvage). Most importantly, all new material was finish painted off site before installation.
In this stage we had to move from the southeast corner onward, pulling each jack and re-installing the newly stripped and sanded columns once we got the deck flooring to each column location. To reduce the chance of rot on the columns, we made fir stand off blocks with kerfs let-in to allow drainage, so that the end grain of the columns would not wick moisture.
With the columns in, it was starting to look like a porch again!
THE RAILINGS AND THE ARCADE
After about three weeks of stripping paint, vigorous sanding, and a lot of head scratching over how to re-frame the porch, we arrived at the trickiest part of the job: re-assembling the intricate fretwork that makes up the lower railings and the upper arcade. The railings consisted of a sub rail made from 2” lumber inset with a series of small scroll work panels, held in with ½” quarter round. While most of the panels were damaged beyond repair, we saved as many as possible. The rest we decided to have milled from solid PVC, adding a definite modern touch to the porch but assuring the longevity of the railing for years to come.
As with the railings, the arcade pieces were pretty much unsalvageable, so we had them made at the same shop-although these pieces were up to 6’ in length. We managed to save most of the curved frames for the radius sections, with the exception of one of the lower rails, which were remade by our millworker in addition to much of the curved trim pieces. Anything that was not supplied by him or was not salvaged we made on site by kerfing straight pieces on the mitre saw:
In the end, between delays with the various material shops we were working with and the incredible amount of labor involved with all the kerfing and fitting, this phase ate up most of the job…and the budget! But you can certainly see a lot of progress at this point:
The above photo shows the front rail almost done, with new lattice visible underneath. The bullnose that caps the decking was also made of laminated fir pieces that were then formed to the curve and run through the shaper at a millwork shop, but even with the curve made up, it was difficult to negotiate the radius and required a generous amount of fasteners and glue to hold in place.


This week marked the 28th anniversary of a dangerous situation that occurred aboard a DC-10 freighter operated by Federal Express (FedEx). In the incident in question, the aircraft crew fought a hijacker, who also turned out to be an employee of the company. Let’s take a look at what exactly happened that day.
A flight like any other
FedEx Flight 705 originated from the airline’s main hub, Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Tennessee. His destination was Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in California. Operated by a McDonnell Douglas DC-10, this would have been one of many such daily departures from Memphis.
On April 7, 1994, the flight to San José was being operated by a crew of three. This consisted of Captain David G. Sanders, First Officer James M. Tucker Jr, and Flight Engineer Andrew H. Peterson. Previously, the role of the flight engineer was a common aspect of older aircraft, before the introduction of glass cockpits.
There was also a fourth person on board, namely Aubrey Calloway. Like Peterson, Calloway was also a flight engineer, but for this particular industry, he simply rode in the jump seat on the plane. However, Calloway had intentions that were far more sinister than simply “heading” for San Jose, as it soon became clear.
attacked in the air
According to the Aviation Safety Network, Calloway was facing termination from FedEx for lying about his previous flight experience. In retaliation, he hatched a plan to shoot down one of the company’s planes. The first stage of this was disabling the cockpit voice recorder to cover their tracks, although it was turned back on.
Calloway aimed to render the flight crew unable to control the plane, before crashing the plane himself. His goal was reportedly to appear to be the victim of an accident, which would allow his family to benefit from a life insurance payout. As such, as the aircraft climbed to 19.00 feet 26 minutes after departing from Memphis, he attacked the three flight crew members multiple times with a hammer.
Calloway then grabbed a harpoon gun, which Peterson tried to wrestle from him while Tucker, despite his injuries, forced the plane to climb before rolling it to try and knock Calloway off balance. Following this, he put the aircraft into a steep dive, before leveling off at 5,000 feet due to unresponsive control surfaces. Now level, Sanders finally managed to attack and disarm Calloway.
The plane that Calloway tried to hijack 28 years ago is still active today. Image: FlightRadar24.com
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the end of ordeal
Despite serious injuries and $800,000 ($1.5 million today) of damage to the aircraft, the crew was eventually able to land in Memphis. The urgency of the situation meant that there was no time to offload fuel, and the aircraft was subsequently 16,000 kg over its maximum landing weight when it landed. Calloway received two life sentences for attempted murder for air piracy.
As for the aircraft, which bears the registration N306FE, ch-aviation.com notes that it remains in service today at the ripe old age of 36.45 years. It has been with FedEx for its entire career, although, according to ATDB.aero, it was out of service between September 2007 and April 2008. During this time, it was converted from a DC-10 to an MD-10, which eliminated the need of a flight engineer.
What do you think of this incident? Can you remember what happened at that time? let us know your thoughts and memories in the comments.
Source: Aviation Safety Network
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1960s: Grand years in terms of economy all around the world – and of course also here in Toronto! Back then, Heinz Breiter a young german came to Canada. He fell in love with Toronto as well as the Canadians and the new possibilities. He decided to make a living far from his country of birth and founded a small Window Cleaning business: Heinz Window Cleaning.
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Political Islam has served as one of the most contentious topics in modern political discourse, and with the regional order in the Middle East still in its early phases of transition, the tenets of political Islam and their evolution have never been so relevant.
But what is political Islam and how should it be viewed?
Islam as a political ideology emerged in response to the expansion of Europe, coupled with the decline of the Islamic empires of Ottoman-Turkey, Safavid-Persian and Mughal-India in the 19th century.
Specifically, political Islam developed due to the military, political and economic pressure exhibited by the aforementioned European expansion, which was countered by Islamic political elites attempting to strengthen administrative and military institutions to advance their economies.
Political Islam developed with the passing of the Persian Constitutions of 1906 which codified Islam’s place in Iranian legislation and confirmed the position of the ulama – religious-scholars – as the sovereigns of Islamic law.
This was further expanded with the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini in the early 1960s and his brand of religious thought called ehyay-e-fekr-e-dini which precipitated the Iranian Revolution, thereby cementing Islam as the legal and political power than underpinned Iranian governance.
This was consolidated after the Arab Spring as, contrary to predictions that secular-governments would emerge, states opted for more Islamic governments following the changes that the 2010-onwards revolts facilitated.
The region has also seen many varieties of political Islam. Islam and its politicised derivations should not be reified as it has altered with time, place, social class … as well as other variables. There have been a range of Islamic political ideology, however, two modern types are ‘Salafism’ which emerged in the late 19th century which sought to modernise and reform political Islam, and the other being Islamism, which is considered to be a radical reaction to Western interference in the region.
Is also important to remember how political Islam takes a vast array of forms, including secular systems of governance such as Turkey and Tunisia, and one must ensure to remember this diversity of manifestations of political Islam in order to give deference to its complexity and history.
Political Islam is inevitably going to be a complicated topic in the West. When so many European states are governed in a way that separates government and religion, the fundamental idea that underpins political Islam appears to contrary to our expectations of good governance.
However, upon a deeper reading of political Islam and the many different forms it can take, one sees how, like any other form of governance, it can be effective and just if it is implemented and managed by people who have honesty and integrity at the heart of their motivations.
What we must avoid is the automatic rejection and demonisation of political Islam. Where it is not working, we must critique, as we would any other system. But we must not jump on this system of governance purely because of pre-conceived notions of what it might entail.
Author: Nathan Irwin
Nathan is a Politics and International Relations student at the University of Durham.


No visit is complete without a stop to the hub of history and entertainment. The place that birthed our most important documents of the nation: both the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Independence Hall is flanked by several historic buildings and the Liberty Bell, where you can hear great stories about the history of America.
#2 – ELFRETH’S ALLEY
If you wish to see a stark contrast of past and present, look no further than America’s first city. Cobblestone streets and brick home will send travelers back to America’s past. Elfreth’s Alley contains actual housing that can be purchased by the public, so it is not just a static museum. Stop by and meet the people who live in America’s oldest neighborhood.
Art fans and historians know that, despite New York and California getting the majority of the attention, Philadelphia has one of the greatest collections of artwork in America. The iconic building that it is housed in may also be more familiar for fans of the film”Rocky” where they filmed the iconic scene of Rocky running up the steps.
#4 – THE PHILADELPHIA CITY CENTER
Here you will find another timeless cross-section of historic and contemporary Philadelphia. You can see the historic City Hall or the popular Chinatown district, for instance. Another Fantastic museum awaits you at the City Center, as well, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Museum, along with the Civil War Library and Museum.
Take a moment to unwind at this scenic historic park which comes alive during the Spring. You will have access to the best museums and attractions in Philadelphia within walking distance, such as the Philly Zoo, Rodin and Philadelphia Museums, as well as a traditional Japanese House and Garden. Throughout the park you will find various outdoor activities, such as tennis, hiking, and children’s playgrounds to keep you busy on a gorgeous sunny day.
Get lost in the terrific community and culture of Philadelphia at the hottest market in the nation. This is where you can taste all of the Philly-native foods, hand-made, fresh, never frozen, and revel in the beautiful scenery as you gorge yourself. Six thousand people come through the Reading Terminal Market each year, we are positive that amount would be higher if you counted repeat visits.
#7 – THE PHILADELPHIA ZOO
America’s first zoo is home to 1,300 animals, 42 acres of enveloping Victorian gardens, and remarkable metal sculptures, which extends to the animal’s enclosures. Animal-lovers and nature lovers cannot miss this opportunity to see so many rare and beautiful species in 1 place.
#8 – THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
This revered science institution has to be seen to be believed. It’s a huge museum housing numerous popular exhibitions that are great for all ages. You can learn about sports, space, electricity, climate change, and the human body, all in one day.
#9 – THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER
This is the only museum in the world that’s devoted to the most important documents of the country. Inside you’ll find historical items and hidden secrets that lead up to the creation of The Constitution. You will even find 42 full-size bronze statues of the Founding Fathers, throw in remarkable detail.
#10 – TUSPM SHOE MUSEUM
Last, but not least is the interesting and enlightening experience presented by the Temple School of Podiatric Medicine. This shoe museum is anything and everything about the shoes which were worn at the past and present. Starting with the first humble beginnings in Ancient Egypt, you’ll find examples of iconic shoes throughout history, in addition to those worn by contemporary celebrities.


A Brief History:
The Wall has been here for as far back as anyone can recall in history, and from either the Ancelstierre or Old Kingdom viewpoint, it had always been there. It separates the two countries, stretching from the west coast to the east coast of both lands. In Ancelstierre to the south, innovation is beginning to bring the people out of darkness, literally, as wonders such as the electric lamp begin to bring the people together, hopeful for a better future, possibly even one free from the rule of the royal family. Things are not as bright and hopeful near the wall though, especially when the winds blow down from the north. For in the Old Kingdom, the Charter prevails. There have always been stories. Stories of a fantastic and dangerous nature. Stories murmured more now that there have been less visitors from the north, and none crossing back across the wall. There is rumor that the King and Queen may have been killed, though communication between the two countries has long been difficult, and thus impossible to confirm.