Kuntaw Ng Piliipinas-1960/MKA-1960
Great GrandMaster Lanada!
Dakilang Apo Raha
the Brain / Founder &
Chief Executive Director /
Grandmaster Lanada has been inducted in the 2008 North
American Martial Arts Hall of Fame! GM was also awarded the lifetime achievement award for
GreatGrandMaster Landa GGM Lanada was inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame in Anaheim, California in June of 2010. There he was also awarded their highest honor... the Platinum Lifetime Achievement Award!
Born in Naga city of the Bicol region of Luzon island in the Philippines in 1939, he is
the son of Yong Iban Lanada, whose father Yuyong Huenyo came from the Tausog tribe in the
Southern Muslim island of Mindanao.
He was taught by both his Grandfather and his father in the art of Kuntaw as was learned back in Mindanao and as passed down within the Muslim royalty families. Great-Great GrandMaster was one of the sons of the Raja of the Tausog tribe. He decided to find his fortune in the northern Philippines. After forming his organization of Kung-fu/Karate Organization of the Philippines and formalizing the training of Kuntaw, he went on to train many champions.
Thus, in 1966 GrandMaster Lanada was rewarded by his peers the title of "'Youngest Filipino Martial Art Founder'", in 1968 his organization became a founding member of the World Union of Karate-Do Organizations (WUKO), and in 1970 he became one of the founding members of the Philippine Karate Association. He changed the name of his organization to Maharlika Kuntaw Association, honoring the Filipino Muslim royalties from which Kuntaw came from. In 1974 he changed the name to Kuntaw ng Pilipinas following his award for work in the Filipino martial arts by then President Ferdinand Marcos, thus completing the formalization of Kuntaw as a completely Filipino national art.
With the closeness to the American base he trained many Americans and other foreigners, as well as many Filipinos who migrated to other countries. These Kuntawistas went to such countries as America, Saudi Arabia, Japan, England, United Arab Emirates, Canada, and many other countries to establish schools of their own. Thus in 1979 he held the inauguration of the International Kuntaw Federation (I.K.F.) thereby uniting all members of Kuntaw worldwide.
To date the Kuntaw Temple in Olongapo City is being cared for and run by his eldest son Carlito A. Lanada, Jr., and GrandMaster Lanada has moved to America with most of his family and bases the I.K.F. main headquarters in California. Within a few years of coming to the U.S. he had garnered the highest award by being a recipient of the Presidential Sports Award as a Martial Arts GrandMaster in 1993. GrandMaster Lanada has completed his book "KUNTAW - The Ancient Filipino Martial Arts" in January of 1995 and has commenced compilation of an advanced book on Kuntaw. In 1996 he was inducted into the Martial Arts Museum of America and the International Karate Hall of Fame at San Diego State University. In 1997 he founded a new worldwide organization - World Unified Council of Martial Arts (WUCMA), with 5 other GrandMasters. Grandmaster Lanada is the 2002 Filipino Martial Arts Magazine Who's Who Man of the Year! In 2008,GGM Lanada travelled to Canada, where he was inducted into the North American Martial Arts Hall of Fame. In June of 2010 GGM Lanada was inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame in Anaheim, California. There he was also awarded their highest honor - the Platinum Lifetime Achievement Award. GGM Carlito A. Lanada Sr. is currently residing in California. GM Carlito A. Lanada Sr. is a living legend known and respected world-wide throughout the martial arts community.
Kuntaw has come of age, from obscurity to International renown!


Bo bättre // Exterior by Guldheden, Exhibition “Bo Bättre” 1945.
of Svensk Form
This year Svensk Form (the Swedish Society of Crafts and Design)
celebrates 175 years making it the oldest design
organization in the world.
IT ALL BEGAN with Nils Månsson
Mandelgren, artist and ethnologist, who
initiated Söndagsritskolan för Hantverkare
(Sunday Drawing School for Artisans) on
October 20, 1844. Apprentices would, during
their free time, be given the opportunity to
obtain an artistic education and learn trades
such as ornamental and freehand drawing.
The following year, in 1845, the school was
handed over to the newly founded Svenska
Slöjdföreningen (Swedish Association of
Handicrafts), since 1976 known as Svensk
Form. Söndagsritskolan is today known
as Konstfack (University of Arts, Crafts
During a conversation with Mats Widbom,
Managing Director of Svensk Form, we learnt
of the impact the organisation has had on
“IT’S FASCINATING to look at the role that
Svensk Form has played”, Widbom begins.
“It has taken in everything from being a strong
agent of change at key moments in history
– such as being responsible for the Swedish
pavilions during the world expos during the
19th century and the first part the 20th century
and establishing the first Swedish design
museum (1872–1884) at Brunkebergstorg
in Stockholm, whose collections were later


It is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of the Maya culture, along with Chichen Itza in Mexico; Caracol and Xunantunich in Belize, and Tikal in Guatemala. It is located in the Puuc region and is considered one of the Maya cities most representative of the region’s dominant architectural style. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its significance.
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David Cameron Elementary School officially opened on January 26, 1972. The school was originally to be called Colwood Lake Elementary School, however, the School Board of the day changed their minds and ended up naming it after David Cameron. David Cameron was the first Chief Justice of Vancouver Island (from 1853-1865).
The school’s first principal was Mrs. Iris M. Reiss. Since then there have been nine other principals; Mr. Gurney, Mr. R. Tarr, Mr. McIntyre, Ms. Tucker, Mr. B. Belcher(1991- 1997), Mr. Humphreys (1997 – 1999), Mr. R. Warder (1999-2002), Mr. J. Wyllie (2002- 2007), Mr. S. Stinson (2008- 2011) and Ms. V. Collyer (2011-present).
The “old” school
In 1994 the Sooke School Board decided to rebuild the school. A number of issues led to this decision, including, lack of windows, earthquake concerns (because of cinder block construction), the need for a deaf and hard of hearing program, and to handle overflow from Colwood Elementary School. The official re-opening of the school was held on January 15th, 1996. The new school was built for 425 students, and cost 6.7 million dollars. During construction the school had over 25 portables on the field. Staff and students nicknamed it “Camp David”. The only remaining part of the old school is the gym, because it was still in perfect condition.
David Cameron Elementary School continues to be an important part of the community. It currently serves a population of about 313 students in kindergarten to grade 6.
Who Was David Cameron?
David Cameron 1804-1872
David Cameron Elementary School was named after the first Chief Justice of Vancouver Island, David Cameron. He was born in Scotland in 1804. David Cameron got his first job in Perth as a cloth merchant, soon after that David Cameron moved to Guyana. He got a job there growing sugar cane. In Guyana he met and married the sister of James Douglas, her name was Cecilia. When James Douglas became the first governor of Vancouver Island, he told David Cameron to come to Vancouver Island and manage coal mines for the Hudsons Bay Company in Nanaimo. When he arrived he was also asked to be a temporary justice of the peace. Finally in 1856 he accepted the role of Chief Justice, although he didn’t have a lot of training in law. After serving as Chief Justice he became a member of the Council of Vancouver Island from 1859 to 1863.
David Cameron built his house at Belmont in 1853. This is now the sight of Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site. He died on May, 14, 1872. In addition to our school, Cameron Lake, near Port Alberni was named after him.


Full Name: Joker
Year of issue: 2012
Size: 300MB | 800MB
Standard: 480p | 720 p HDRip
In 1947, when maps of India and Pakistan were being drawn up, an observation was made to ensure that Paglapur village did not find a place in any country. The village was privileged to have the largest mental shelter in the area, and in the festival that took place during the partition, the prisoners of refuge became loose, separated from the villagers, and established their own republic in Paglapur. Of And so it remained for the next 60 years! When the outside world changed, Paglapur remained isolated, not electricity, television, or centi. Now, decades after the world forgot this village, Indian-born NASA scientist, Augustia, and his beautiful wife are found on the road to Paglapur.
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HARTLAND'S HOME FOR THEATRE.
Lake Country Playhouse (LCP) and it's dedicated group of volunteers known as the Lake Country Players have been providing entertainment to audiences for over 59 years, presenting dramas, comedies, and musicals (over 100 at last count!) in a variety of locations around the Lake Country of Waukesha County.
In early spring of 1959 an article appeared in the Lake Country Reporter asking that any area people interested in forming a community theater group meet at Arrowhead High School. Marvin Solomon, an AHS English teacher, initiated the article. About 40 people responded and got busy at once to produce a play. They elected officers, set up a play reading committee and by-laws committee. Within a few weeks tryouts were held, and in June 1959 LCP presented its debut production,Sabrina Fair, for 2 performances. Solomon directed this first play, and became the founding President of the organization. By the end of the year, the Lake Country Players were incorporated as a non-profit arts group, and were off and running!
During the first five years, LCP performed all productions at Arrowhead High School’s South Campus gymnasium. Increased school enrollment made stage availability difficult, so LCP began a four-year residence in the second floor of the old Hartland Community Hall. A tent ceiling was created to improve acoustics, and some memorable shows were done, including a production of Deadwood Dick where the hall was converted into a Saloon, with actors mingling among the spectators.
The second floor of the Community Hall was condemned in 1967, so LCP became an itinerant troupe, performing in a variety of locations over the next four years, including the Swallow and Merton Schools, Lakeside Country Club, and Oconomowoc High School. In 1971, LCP returned to Arrowhead High School, which had constructed the Little Theatre on its North campus. This became the artistic home for LCP over the next 3 decades.
LCP's association with Arrowhead High School has been long and fruitful, but there was a long-standing dream to eventually acquire a home of its own. This dream became a reality in 2002 with the acquisition of the Masonic Lodge building at 221 E. Capitol Dr. in Hartland. After extensive renovations, the Lake Country Playhouse was unveiled with a series of events including a revival of the spring production of the Kander and Ebb revue And the World Goes ‘Round.
Since moving to the new home, LCP has expanded its offering of productions. Before 2002, LCP had traditionally done 2 shows per season, with a straight play in the fall and a musical in the spring. SInce 2002, LCP has gradually expanded the slate, and starting with the 2006-07 season, LCP has been presenting 8 shows per season.
LCP celebrated its 50th season in 2009-2010, highlighted by a staging of Sabrina Fair, the show that started it all.
We look forward to another 50 years of providing quality entertainment for our patrons. If you haven’t visited us, we look forward to meeting you! For those who have enjoyed our productions through the years, thank you, and we look forward to welcoming you back!
This history was compiled from articles and reports from Phyllis Agnew, Ruth Behrend, and Barb Christensen. Additional thanks to LCP historian Barb Lancelle for gathering and providing these documents.


Implementation of the New Function of the Sarinah Braga Building (Hotel De Braga By Artotel)
Currently the historical value of the Braga area has drastically decreased, many efforts have been made by the local government and the Bandung Cultural Conservation Society to restore the existence of the Braga area. One of them is the Sarinah Braga Building, a cultural heritage building that was previously neglected and is now inoperable and is now a well-known hotel in the city of Bandung. This study aims to develop knowledge of how the effect of revitalization on buildings in cultural heritage areas, especially the Sarinah Braga Building, from initially an abandoned building to finally becoming a building with the implementation of new functions. This research is a qualitative research using descriptive method which is a method which describes the actual phenomena that occur in the field and then analyzes them. For data collection, it is done by means of observation, interview, or documentary. This research is expected to be a reference for his research and can be developed again to a wider scale. Because research on cultural heritage buildings is still quite extensive and there are not many people who take this theme as the theme of their research.


Former Emmy award-winning producer for ABC and NBC news, journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles will host The Family Collage on October 11, 2016 at 6:30 pm. through the Duke Energy sponsored Heritage and History series. Bundles is the great, great granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker, an entrepreneur and pioneer in the hair industry for African American women in the 19th century. Additionally, Bundles is the great granddaughter of A’Lelia Walker, who was a Harlem Renaissance icon who travelled the world collecting friends and art along the way. Bundles has captured the life of Madam C.J. Walker in her novel: “On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker” and is currently writing her fourth book about A’Lelia Walker.
“A’Lelia will remind us of the importance of compiling family stories and history,” said Gantt Center President & CEO David Taylor. “Collecting familial history is vital to the preservation of our past and as the weather cools down and holiday season begins, there’s no better time.”
Through her presentation, Bundles will guide the audience through the 19th century and Harlem Renaissance-era sharing fascinating stories about both compelling and impressive ancestors, Madam C.J. Walker and A’Lelia Walker.
“Madam Walker has had an impact on my life because I could see what an inspiration she was for others. I feel fortunate that I now am able to inspire others with her story,” said Bundles.
Heritage and History: The Family Collage with A’Lelia Bundles will be held at the Harvey B. Gantt Center at 551 South Tryon Street. Ticket prices are $15 for the general public and $10 for members.
Heritage & History Series is generously sponsored by Duke Energy.


Highlife meets afro-funk. Spirited and horn driven.
Edikanfo was the last group, out of a range of bands formed by Faisal Helwani, who was based at the legendary night club Napoleon Club at Osu, a suburb in Ghana’s capital Accra. Edikanfo rose to fame after releasing their album The Pace Setters in 1981. The album was produced by Brian Eno who started discovering African music at the time and decided to travel of to Ghana to work with Edikanfo.


Alexander Nemerov, Chair of Stanford University's Department of Art and Art History and the Carl and Marilynn Thomas Provostial Professor in the Arts and Humanities, recounts the stories of two artists, Grandma Moses and Shirley Jackson--one the painter of nostalgic American scenes and the other the writer of the infamous short story, The Lottery (1948). Despite living within miles of each other in Bennington, Vermont, and gaining popularity about the same time in the 1950s, these women presented vastly different views of America.
Duration: 49 Minute, 11 Second
Rating: 4.58 - Excellent
Published: 2 Years Ago
Author: Smithsonian American Art Museum


Major Appliance Service, Inc was founded in 1942 and originally repaired household appliances.
Then during the 1950’s we began focusing our expertise on repairing commercial food service equipment. We quickly became the area’s authority on gas commercial cooking equipment and we switched our business model to focus solely on professional commercial kitchens.
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Major Appliance Service, Inc. became the first Authorized Service Agents for many of the best known and relied upon manufacturer lines.
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Carers join Carers Stepping Out for Christmas Walk
An absolutely fantastic day with Carers Stepping Out exploring the delights of Manchester yesterday with carers from across Greater Manchester. It was fascinating to find out the background and history behind many of these treasured landmarks, which many of us simply walk past.
For us all, particularly, we were so moved by The Glade of Light Memorial, commemorating the victims of the 27 May 2017 terrorist attack at Manchester arena.
A year of amazing walks, thanks to all the organisers, volunteers, The Ramblers, Carers Stepping Out and carers who joined….we look forward to joining you in all again in 2023!


One of the most popular and successful teams in all of sports history are the New York Yankees, who have been winning baseball World Series championships since 1913, and have been victorious all this time in their very own Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY. The original Yankee Stadium was played in from 1923 to 2008 before the team got a newly-built stadium in time for the 2009 season. Let’s take a closer look at some of the history and facts of Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY!
The Original Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY
Nearly one hundred years ago, the original Yankee Stadium opened its doors to thousands of fans, after the Yankees had previously shared a field called the Polo Grounds with the then New York Giants. In 1923, the original Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY completed construction for $2.4 million (or just over $36 million today). So much of Yankee Stadium history comes from much of its earliest years in the 20s and 30s, due to the fact that this is when Babe Ruth was playing for and leading the Yankees to so many victories (the park would later be dubbed “The House That Ruth Built”). The first season that the Yankees played in Yankee Stadium, they won the World Series, and the Yankees would go on to win 25 more championships while playing in this stadium.
The New Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY
While the original Yankee Stadium was built with just $2.4 million, the new version cost $2.3 billion, which makes it the most expensive stadium ever created.The new stadium, which is located just one block north of the original, replicates some of the design elements of its predecessor, while also bringing the coliseum into the 21st century with plenty of new updates. While the new stadium seats less guests, it also allows for larger seats and has 63% more total space than the original, and is also packed with greater amenities and facilities. Fans can reach the stadium by getting off the train at Yankee Stadium Station in Bronx, NY, making transportation to this amazing stadium very easy for tourists and locals alike. The Yankees were able to win the World Series during their first season playing in this stadium, much like the 1923 Yankees did in the inaugural season in the original stadium. However, the Yankees have yet to win the championship since, although all of the fans in Queens, Brooklyn, and beyond are still hoping they can again soon!
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This page is to support Accrington Stanley FC
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Founded in 1894, Accrington Stanley FC is a professional association football club in Accrington, Lancashire, England. They currently play in League One, the third tier of the English football league system. The club plays its home matches at the Crown Ground, which has served as their home ground since the start of the club’s existence. There are many things to know about Accrington Stanley FC, from its history to its rivalries.
Accrington Stanley FC History
Accrington Stanley Football Club was formed in 1968 after the previous team collapsed. The club played in the third tier of English football, League One. The club’s origins date back to 1891 and they were re-established in 1968 after a meeting in a town library. The current club was formed by Stanley Worthington, who later became chairman of the Lancashire County Football Association.
Despite their modest size, the football club is famous worldwide. The 1980s milk advert featured a young Scouser dressed in Liverpool kit, grabbing a glass of milk and citing Liverpool’s Ian Rush for advice. Despite their small size, Accrington Stanley has experienced both on and off the pitch success. The club has also become synonymous with bottled milk. Despite their lack of fame and popularity in the national game, the club is still an important name in English football.
The club’s first season in League Two ends in defeat after five straight defeats. In their second season in the second tier, Stanley win eighteen of 22 games and finish 10th. In the following season, Stanley win the League Cup and the LDV Trophy and are promoted to League One. In 2006, they clinch promotion to the Premier League, earning promotion for the first time in 44 years.
Accrington Stanley FC Stadium
The Crown Ground in Accrington, Lancashire, England, is a multi-use stadium that primarily hosts football matches. Accrington Stanley plays at this stadium. It has a capacity of 5,450. The stadium opened in 1968 and has been used mainly for football matches. Visitors will find the concourses to the stadium a pleasant place to spend an afternoon. The stadium has two stands with seating for more than 5,000 spectators.
The Crown Ground, also known as the Crown Ground, originally housed a sports ground for Ewbank Works. This stadium was eventually converted to a football ground and was later used for cricket and tennis matches. The stadium’s name, which was originally called the Crown Ground, owes its name to the nearby Crown Pub. In recent years, the club has undergone several name changes, most recently a new floodlight system.
The stadium is not covered, and so traveling fans are exposed to the elements. There are also some complaints about leg room and noise-amplification. Despite the shortcomings, Accrington Stanley’s Crown Ground remains a decent place to go for a game, especially if you’re an away supporter. It’s also home to a number of other high-profile companies and individuals. However, the stadium has its downsides.
Accrington Stanley was founded in 1962, replacing Oxford United. The club has enjoyed a rich history but recently found itself in financial trouble. The club’s chairman Andy Holt recently told talkSPORT that he is preparing to sell the club if the English Football League makes it compulsory for teams to finish the 2019/20 season. Although English football has been suspended until the coronavirus crisis has been solved, the league has shown it is determined to finish the season when it can, despite suggestions that the games will be played in secret. Andy Holt believes that a final season will cost the club half a million pounds and will not generate enough gate receipts to sustain the club.
Before joining the Football League, Accrington Stanley were part of a revolt against the Football Association, which was triggered by a single player’s payment to another team. This move meant that they had to drop out of the league for six years, and were not able to compete in the competition for the rest of their existence. When they returned to football, they were one of the original twelve clubs in the Football League. After winning the Lancashire Senior Cup in 1891, they moved to the Crown Ground and were promoted in the same year. Despite the fact that the club’s history was somewhat short-lived, there is no doubt that Stanley have been a fixture in the local football scene for a long time.
Accrington Stanley is a famous football name that has been infamous for its failures over the years, most notably the Milk Marketing Board’s iconic milk advert. However, the football club, which was founded in 1893, is now on the brink of promotion to the top flight of English football. The club suffered financial difficulties and collapsed in the 1980s, before re-forming six years later in the lower leagues. Despite this, the club has not been able to shake their notorious reputation.
The football club was also mentioned in a British milk advert in the 1980s, starring Kevin Staine and Carl Rice. The advert was a satire of the lower league club’s obscurity and was served with the unspoken expectation that viewers would get the joke. The advert also cemented the club’s image as a lower-league curiosity. It was an attempt to update the image of the club that housewives bet on, albeit one that was subsequently disbanded.
The Accrington Stanley Football Club is a team in the Lancashire area. They were founded in 1891 and grew to prominence as a professional club. They had been in the Football League until 1962, when they were relegated to the Lancashire Combination. In the following seasons, they won the Lancashire Combination and placed 17th. In addition to football, the club also has a women’s team that plays in the Lancashire FA Women’s County League.
The Accrington Stanley Football Club is an English football club that plays in League One, the third tier of the English football league system. The current club was founded in 1968, two years after the collapse of the original Accrington Stanley, which had been founded in 1891. It was promoted to the Football League in 2006 after winning the 2005-06 Football Conference. The badge worn by the club’s officials and staff is a heraldic emblem depicting the Stanley crest.
The Accrington Football Club was formed in the 1890s, but was forced to resign from the League after five years. Interestingly, the club had already formed a team, called Stanley Villa, at the same time, based at Stanley Street in Accrington. The two clubs merged, and Stanley Villa became Accrington Stanley, gaining the town’s name in the process. The club started life in West London and played against QPR and Fulham before folding in the late nineteenth century.
Despite its name, Accrington Stanley has a rich history dating back to the 1880s. Their current name is apt and they play in League One. In fact, they have had their own advert for milk-based vodka, which has been used to promote the product. Accrington Stanley’s history is so rich that they have even their own Wikipedia page. However, the club’s president, Peter Dawson, has denied that Accrington Stanley is a football club.
Accrington Stanley FC Honours
In recognition of a century of service to the Accrington community, the Accrington Stanley Football Club has named their honours in a book. The book was produced by club historian John Walker in 2001. The title is presented to the most distinguished member of the club. In the year following the award, the Stanley FC is held in an annual celebration. In addition to this, the book features the club’s many illustrious players.
Accrington Stanley was formed in 1891, but only entered the Football League in 1968, six years after the club had already folded. Despite this, the club continued to compete in the Lancashire Combination, where they finished fourteenth in their first season. In January 2020, Accrington Stanley announced that the club would retire its shirt number of 29. The team won the Combination in 1977 and subsequently won Division Two in 1980-81. Eventually, Accrington Stanley joined the North West Counties League and reached Division One in Northern Premier League.
The town’s coat of arms is also a tribute to the club. The red-and-white combination has always been the club’s symbol. The cylinders and shuttle on the shield represent cotton spinning and printing, two industries that were important to the town’s economy. Until 1948, the town’s crest included an Arsenal-inspired shield with a stag in the chief. The lion represents the ancient De Lacy family, who held Accrington through Henry II. The crest features an oak branch bent to an initial letter to reflect the town’s name. Moreover, the acorns on the crest remind fans of the town’s old form of the name Akerenton.
This Accrington Stanley squad page shows the current players. You can click on a player to view their detailed profile. You can view their goals, assists, yellow and red cards, and other statistics. You can also view their preferred line-ups and manager/coaching staff information. Accrington Stanley’s current squad includes Harvey Rodgers, Archie Procter, Matthew Carson, and more.
Accrington Stanley is currently in sixth position in Sky Bet League One. The stadium, known as Wham Stadium, seats 5,057 people. The team’s current squad includes ten players. Last season, Accrington Stanley played at the historic Peel Park, where the club first competed. They also played at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, where they were formerly known as Stanley Villa. The club is managed by Liverpudlian John Coleman.
During the 2017-18 season, Accrington Stanley FC gained promotion to the EFL League One. They won the League Two title on 17 April 2018 and finished 14th in their first season in League One. However, despite the promotion, the team’s captain, Billy Kee, announced his retirement from football in January 2020. Kee battled mental health problems and was unable to play for the club. On top of this, Stanley also announced that they would retire his shirt number, 29.
Website official : https://www.accringtonstanley.co.uk


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The CE-1 and CE-2 represent the early days of BOSS’s longstanding dedication to innovation and quality, which remains stronger than ever at four decades and counting. Bringing together the cutting-edge technology of the time, savvy craftsmanship, and a devotion to helping musicians create great music, these landmark pedals embodied the spiritual mission for every BOSS product since. For this memorable 40th anniversary, the Waza Craft CE-2W Chorus is produced in Japan just like the original pedals, honoring the long, rich heritage of BOSS effects.


Image via WikipediaOn September 11, 2001, the unthinkable occurred. As we sat stunned before our television sets, we watched in horror as the World Trade Center towers were attacked. We watched as they caught fire and then collapsed. At the same time, another plane was crashing into the Pentagon, and yet another, destined for the White House, was wrested from the control of the terrorists by a group of passengers and crew enough to crash it into a field in Pennsylvania. When the dust and smoke cleared, nearly 3000 Americans were dead and numerous others injured. We cannot afford to forget the events of that day. We cannot forget the sacrifices made.


My great great grandfather was a whaling captain and his gold pocket watch was passed from generation to generation.
By the time it passed to me, I had very little knowledge of his story. It wasn’t until I visited the Sag Harbor maritime museum that I read about his life and adventures from letters he wrote to his wife.
My favorite story is about one of his whaling voyages during the California gold rush. He regularly would sail around Cape Horn from Long Island to San Francisco where he traded whale oil for fur. On one particular voyage, when he reached California, his sailing crew jumped ship, abandoning him to search for gold. The harbor was so full of abandoned vessels that he was told to sink his ship and salvage what he could. He sold his sails to none other than Levi Strauss, who converted them to miner’s clothing. When my grandfather returned home, he discovered that his fellow captains had all lost their crews the same way. Having no crews, they decided to band together and sail to California to search for gold as well. Their ship was crewed by sea captains, and my grandfather, Stephen Hand, was elected to lead them on their voyage.
If this story had not been uncovered in a museum, I would never have known the significance of the person who left that gold pocket watch behind.
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Celebrating 150 years Mount Bonnell Day April 10, 1873
Mount Bonnell Lodge along with the Lady's of Distinction have teamed up for the upkeep of a Black Cemetery in Pflugerville, TX. The cemetery has been mostly abandoned since the 1900's. PBS decided to do a special on this cemetery and the people that are helping to keeping it alive.
Congratulations to our New Master Masons!!! Tas Henderson, LJ Austin, Al Jaudon, & Marlon Smith.
Master Mason of The Year 2022-2023 JW James Scott.
Building. From rough ashlar to perfect ashlar!
Christmas Dinner 2017


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Around and About Bus Hire Tours offers our customers a great one day tour experience to Canberra, our nation’s capital.
Canberra offers the traveler a variety of special attractions not to be found elsewhere in Australia.
National gallery of Australia the centre piece for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander art, Asian art, Australian art, photography and international art mixed with a wonderful display of exhibitions.
Australian War Memorial is a must visit to experience the war time history of Australia including the hall of memory and The Tomb of the Unknown Australian soldier.
Our new Parliament House with its modern state of the art design that houses the Australian Parliament covers 32 hectares of Capital Hill and was built on one of the hills in which Walter Burley Griffin designed Canberra in 1912.
Old Parliament House
You can visit our original Parliament House which was opened in 1927 which was the centre of decision making that fueled the most important changes in our history and remains to day a Museum of Australian Heritage.
National Library of Australia houses the most important collection of papers, book, maps and photos as well as musical documents.
Here you can explore our photographic history.
Discover the magic of hot air ballooning over the skies of picturesque Canberra taking in the garden sights and the beautiful design that has made our capital of Australia unique.
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Many supporters of the pedestrian plaza, which houses the southern terminus of the historic F streetcar line, fought for a permanent structure throughout 2009. The neighborhood's longtime need for a common gathering place was within sight. In late 2009, construction began on what is now seen as a model for reclaiming urban space initially set aside for automobiles.
The Sonitubes lining the perimeter of the plaza were replaced with large, green earthenware, each with it's own level concrete pad and drainage tube. Most of the police barracades along Castro Street have been replaced by poured-in-place concrete planters that almost totally enclose the plaza from traffic at Market and Castro Streets.
On any given afternoon you'll find this plaza a bustling center for tourists, locals, and commuters stopping to rest. For strolling, take-out dining, or catching some rays while people watching, the 17th and Castro parklet has provided hundreds of those in the Castro a place of their own.


Eva Schloss is peace activist, teacher, and a Holocaust survivor.
Back in 1944 the Nazis captured her family, and hauled into the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, before they were freed in 1945, in which she and her mother survived.
In 2012 the holocaust (film subject) she was awarded the MBE, and she has written three books about her adventures.
To find out more be sure to check London Real. You will love this episode. Check the web site for the interview. Click the link: https://londonreal.tv/e/eva-schloss/.


More than 120 Years of Experience
In 1890, the company W. Lahmeyer & Co was founded in Frankfurt am Main by Wilhelm Lahmeyer, an entrepreneur with great vision for the capabilities of the emerging electrical industry. His inventions, and the development of functional equipment and systems, led to a dominant success in this field. Lahmeyer engineers succeeded in producing pioneering innovations in the design and construction of power generating stations, transmission and distribution facilities.
The Engineering Department of the former Lahmeyer AG became the nucleus of Lahmeyer International, when the firm was established in 1966 as a company of engineering consultants, and it has steadily grown since then. Today, engineers, scientific specialists and economists from over 30 individual disciplines are working together, using state-of-the-art technologies in the same tradition as those pioneers. Clients throughout the world value our future-oriented expertise as well as our extensive experience in projects, especially where challenges with complex technical and organisational requirements are demanded.


Nestled in the unglaciated hills and narrow valleys of Wisconsin's scenic Southwest, Richland County is full of natural wonders, historic sites, homes and commercial buildings crafted in the 19th century. In Richland County you will find a warehouse designed by the county's most famous son, widely acclaimed as the greatest architect of the 20th Century, Frank Lloyd Wright.
Richland County's scenery is stunning. Rivers and streams flow through green valleys between towering wooded bluffs and hills; prosperous family farmsteads wrested from the forest more than 150 years ago paint geometric crop patterns across the valleys and rolling hillsides. Spectacular geologic formations like Elephant Rock, Natural Bridge, and Steamboat Rock spring-up unexpectedly from the landscape and Wisconsin's largest onyx cave, Eagle Cave, tunnels through it.


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Economically speaking, grapes are one of most important fruit species grown around the world. Have they always been so popular?
The short answer is yes.
According to archeological evidence, grapes have been enjoyed by humans for pretty much the whole of human existence. There are records of people using grapes to create fermented beverages in China as early as 7000 BCE. Evidence in the form of chemical residue inside of pots has been found in Iran from equally as long ago.
The earliest cultivation of domesticated grapes is recorded as being only slightly later than that – well, “slightly later” in the grand scheme of things, at least: approximately 6000 BCE, near what is now the country of Georgia. Similar evidence was found in southeastern Armenia dating back to around the same time, and in northern Greece dating back to around 4450-4000 BCE.
Across the world and throughout most of human history, grapes have primarily been used for winemaking purposes. In fact, according to food historian and author Francine Segan, throughout much of history, wine (along with fermented beer) was the preferred drink in antiquity because water wasn’t always safe to consume. There were periods when even babies and children drank wine (albeit it a much more diluted version than what we know today). Our ancient ancestors considered wine, and the grapes they came from, essential for good health and proper digestion.
Grapes were a prominent feature in ancient mythology (Remember Dionysus, anyone?) and they’re are mentioned throughout the Bible, too. One of the first things Noah does after the Great Flood in the Old Testament is plant a vineyard. Jesus turns water into wine. Even in 2019, Christians who take part in Holy Communion use wine or grape juice to represent the blood of Christ in part of an important symbolic ritual.
According to a post on the website The Art of Mourning, grapes have been used throughout history as Christian symbolism in jewelry (and other items) throughout the world:
“It is a plant which grows in abundance and one of the earliest cultivated crops known to mobilized society, hence the connection to the symbol bearing fruit for the harvest. Here is an element of birth/rebirth within the representation of the grapes and also its connection to victory, as the ripe harvest shows the promise of the fruits rewards being reaped and turned into the production of sustenance for the future as well as a product which promotes happiness.”
It seems raisins were discovered by accident, when humans found dried grapes on vines and discovered they liked the taste. Ancient wall paintings show that dried fruits were consumed (and also used as decorations) in the Mediterranean regions of Europe as early as 2000 BCE.
As far as table grapes go, they’re a fairly new delicacy, considering. French King François I is credited with being the source of their rise to popularity – he was known for a fondness for eating Chasselas grapes as dessert during his reign in the 1500s.
In America explorers and missionaries reported that grape vines were already being utilized by the indigenous peoples prior to their arrival. The oldest grapevine known to still be alive in North America today is a 400-year-old Muscadine vine known as “Mothervine”, located in Manteo, North Carolina.
William Thompson was a Scottish-immigrant-turned-California-grape-grower who imported a variety of grapes from what is now the area of Iran and Turkey over to his vineyards in the Golden State. In 1876, he created his first 50-pound crop of thin-skinned, sweet, seedless grapes. By 1920, the Thompson seedless grape was the first commercialized seedless grape. It remains the most planted grape in California today.
Seedless grapes, we should mention, are much easier to eat but they have lost some of the health benefits the enriched phtochemical content of grapes seeds used to provide. No biggie, though, since they’re still loaded with other great health benefits.
These days, grape products have successful industries in all 50 U.S. states, according to the NGRA (National Grape Research Alliance). The presence amounts to over $162 billion in contributions to the American economy, with the major player being our home state of California. The Golden State produces most of the country’s table grapes, raisins, and wine products.
Globally, a third of all vineyards can be located in Italy, Spain, and France. But grapes are a popular harvest item in other places throughout the world, including Turkey, Chile, Argentina, Iran, South Africa, and Australia.
According to the 2002 report of the Food and Agriculture Organization, 29,291square miles) of the world is dedicated to grape making. Approximately 71 percent of world grape production is used for wine, 27 percent for fresh fruit, and two percent for dried fruit. That translates to 7.2 trillion gallons of wine made every year, 800,000 tons of raisins produce annually, and 72 million tons of grapes produced annually. In fact, the average American consumes about eight pounds of fresh grapes each year. (We’re guessing people around our office probably eat far more than that!)_
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Since its establishment on 10 May 1967, Alpine has strived to develop technologies that can support the development and evolution of the automotive industry. The accumulation of its efforts have become its business strengths today, and its guideline
for the future.
Alpine's starting point had been the development of technologies that can provide backend support for its clients. Thereafter, it began to provide customers with products under its in-house brands, and developed the Alpine that we see today.
We believe that our strength is underpinned by the accumulation of each and every technology, as well as each and every step that has supported our customers.
Alps Motorola Co., Ltd., the forerunner of the present Alpine, was established in 1967 as a joint company between Alps Electric and Motorola, Inc.
Manufacturing activities accelerated in tandem with the launch of the first in-house product, "Handy-8."
In 1978, sales subsidiaries were established in Germany and the United States. In the same year, the company name was changed to the present Alpine Electronics, Inc.
Alpine shares listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Became the first car audio manufacturer to commence production in Dandong, China, and established a production center in Reynosa, Mexico.
First Japanese car audio manufacturer certified for ISO/TS 16949, a quality management standard for the automotive industry.
In 2003, the Alpine brand celebrated its 25th anniversary.
First in the industry to launch head units that are compatible with Apple's iPod, and first to launch aftermarket sales of the 9-inch navigation system, BIG X in Japan.
Actively entered the Asia and Middle East markets to develop sales subsidiaries where economic growth has been forecasted.
Alpine Vision 2020 program, a seven-year plan to anticipate and adapt to increasing economic and environmental changes.


Making Waves since 1928
Speedo was born on Bondi Beach, Australia in 1928. Our history of innovation started that year, when our Scottish founder Alexander McRae introduced the Racerback suit, the world's first non-wool suit allowing greater freedom of motion. Since then, our passion for innovation has led to more Olympic Gold Medals being won in Speedo than any other brand.
Whether it's in the pool, sea, lido, lake or river, our mission is to inspire people to swim - and to bring you the swimsuits and gear that make every moment in the water better.
Speedo use the most advanced materials and designs to allow everyone - from Olympic Gold Medalists, to fitness swimmers, beachgoers and children learning to swim - to get the most from their swim. We were the first to use nylon in swimwear in 1957, first to introduce chlorine resistant fabric in 1994 and we launched Shapeline the first almost made to measure sculpting suits in 2010.


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Plot SummaryLike other pioneers in the early 1800s, young Abraham Lincoln worked hard to put food on the table. One day, while hunting food for the family, Abraham shot a wild turkey. The sight of the dying bird filled him with such sorrow that he swore he would never again hunt large animals.
This incident was just the start of Abraham Lincoln’s long history with animals. Throughout his childhood and even into his presidential years, Abraham was kind to animals and always made time for his pets. One year, he used his presidential power to “pardon” a turkey that was supposed to be the White House Christmas dinner. Even during the turmoil of the Civil War, he still found time to rescue three motherless kittens that he found at General Grant’s headquarters.
Many people know about Abraham Lincoln’s legacy as president. But few know about his love for animals and the compassion he showed them. And this compassion lives on today. Each Thanksgiving, the president of the United States “pardons” a turkey--just as Abraham Lincoln did more than one hundred years ago.
Based on accounts by Abraham Lincoln’s friends and family, Ellen Jackson provides a fascinating portrayal of the sixteenth president. Doris Ettlinger’s rich, detailed illustrations complement the text. This book will be perfect for celebrating the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth in February 2009. The author lives in California. The illustrator lives in New Jersey.
"A very different look at a figure who is as well covered as any, this book will endear Lincoln to young animal lovers, swelling the ranks of his many admirers." Booklist
"Using clearly defined sources to provide an accurate account, Jackson offers a warm portrait of Lincoln’s love of animals." School Library Journal
"The result is an accessible, documented introduction to a seminal figure in American history from a perspective that will appeal to young readers. Well done." Kirkus Reviews
"Ettlinger's illustrations reinforce the gentle tone of the story." Children's Literature
"the picture book format will likely appeal to young readers—especially those who share Lincoln’s sentiment about animals." The Horn Book Guide
"At a time when hunting often meant dinner, young Abe shoots a wild turkey, then kneels next to the dying bird in despair. All grown up, he was the first president to pardon one of the birds. Always a friend and defender of animals, Lincoln used a gold Buchanan fork to feed his yellow cat Tabby in the White House. His beloved horse Old Bob walked in his funeral procession and his dog Fido greeted mourners in Springfield, Ill., the president's final resting place." Associated Press
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HISTORY OF CSSMA
Take a look at these wonderful memories from CSSMA’s 30 years (and counting)! We are so grateful to have such a rich history of creative exploration and collaboration in our community. We will be adding to this page often, so check back...you might just recognize some faces. If you would like to add to our growing archives, please do so below.


When it comes to creepy places, hospitals are definitely on the list. After all, who isn’t afraid of the complex, eerily silent buildings where a lot of people die? And we’re just talking about hospitals currently operating. We’re not yet even talking about creepy abandoned asylums and mental hospitals. In any case, dilapidated, run down, and old hospitals have remained a favorite pick for scary movies for a lot of reasons. They are a magnet for all the creepy ghosts and monsters that Dick Dynamo has been busting!
Here are of the creepiest hospitals you don’t want to be in:
Beechworth Lunatic Asylum (Australia)
For a very long time, Beechworth served as Victoria’s only mental institution which first opened during the mid 1800’s and has housed thousands of patients. It finally shut down its operations in 1995 after over a hundred years. According to reports, mysterious occurrences, disappearances and deaths have happened in this asylum. There is a rich history of eerie events that have happened right in this building. And it’s not surprising why countless horrifying tales have been told by people who have been to this place.
Athens Mental Hospital (Ohio, USA)
Known under different monikers, such as Athens Hospital for the Insane and The Ridges, this institution operated from 1874 up to 1993. At a time, it treated over 1,800 patients and was also infamous for housing violent criminals and performance of lobotomy procedure. The history of this hospital is shrouded in mystery. Getting information about its occupants required stringent process which includes a special permission from the Ohio state. It is believed that at least two thousand people are buried on the grounds, with only numbers as marker. But one thing that makes this abandoned hospital extra creepy is the disappearance of a female patient that occurred sometime in 1978. A year after, her body was found lifeless in an abandoned ward; and until now the stain on the floor where she was found remains visible, despite three decades.
Old Changi Hospital (Singapore)
Ever experienced spontaneous movement of things? If you haven’t yet, try visiting the Old Changi Hospital, which has seen a lot of these. Even before it ceased operation in 1997, healthcare workers have reported numerous spooky experiences like moving chairs or nurses’ equipments. Don’t even think that a newly bought stethoscope that you read about at https://nightingaleknows.com/ will be spared. There’s just a lot of spookiness in this hospital which was once used as Japanese prison camp as well as a torture chamber. Evidence of otherworldly presence hounds the spooky, decrepit halls, corridors and rooms of this building.
Severalls Hospital (England)
Another psychiatric hospital on the list, the Severalls Hospital in Colchester, England is home to terrifying reports about haunting and ghostly apparitions. Now decrepit and abandoned, this mental institution opened in 1913 and has treated thousands of patients with psychiatric conditions. During its heyday, Severalls Hospital was known for performing psychiatric experiments such as electroshock therapy and brain surgeries. These procedures were thought to help ‘treat’ teenage defiance and moodiness, albeit with questionable results. It also admitted women who gave birth to bastard children, usually due to rape. After shutting down in 1997, the hospital has been neglected and subjected to unabated vandalism. For the fearless, the mortuary is a sure place to experience terror!


The Nodor- Winmau Story
A Brief History... How These Two Companies Merged by Frank Bilotta with Patrick Chaplin, the Darts Historian
The British history of dartboard manufacturing is a fascinating story that
started in earnest in the early part of the twentieth century and is still
taking interesting twists and turns. This story is about two companies that
have been at the forefront of the darts industry for many decades and jointly
have had a major positive influence over the sport. Interestingly, both
Winmau and Nodor were originally founded in the East End of London and until
recently, were arch rivals.
Let’s wind back the clock to 1919 when an industrial chemist, Ted Leggatt,
invented and then went into business manufacturing ‘NODOR’ modelling clay.
It was called Nodor because, unlike its main competitor, it had no odour.
Since the end of the Great War, the popularity of darts had increased
significantly causing Leggatt to experiment with Nodor plasticine as a
material for possible use in the construction of dartboards. In 1923, the
first Nodor plasticine dartboard was marketed. It was not generally popular
with the dart playing public because it lacked the ‘plonk’ sound as the dart
struck the dartboard. A sound that was familiar to all those who played on
the notorious wooden elm boards.
By 1924, Leggatt had added elm dartboards to Nodor production, and by 1928, brass
darts are added to the range of products.
During 1931, Frank Dabbs, a Kent publican, approached Leggatt with an idea
for a new dartboard construction, namely short pieces of rope laced vertically
and bound to form a circular playing surface. Leggatt refines the idea
and files for a Patent along with Dabbs. By 1935, the Nodor ORIGINAL BRISTLE
dartboard is launched. Leggatt helps found the National Darts Association and
becomes it’s first President. At about the same time, the present
day ‘clock’ pattern is adopted as the standard for dartboards worldwide.
During World War II, dartboard production was moved to Devon as a precaution,
and manufacturing continued despite a shortage of raw materials. In 1945,
production moved back to London’s East End. In 1959, Dunlop contracted to buy
and sell exclusively all Nodor dartboard capacity, but by 1966, the contract
ended. Leggatt had retired and the company was purchased by Fred Grisley,
In 1968, Nodor was approached with a proposal to transfer their factory to South
Wales, an area of high unemployment. Eventually, the company relocated to
It was in 1983 that the current owners, the Bluck family, headed by John Bluck,
acquired Nodor and moved its factory to Bridgend. Bluck already had an
involvement with the darts industry via his company, Brackla Engineering, a
leading manufacturer of tungsten darts. By 1984, his company had invented and
patented the first staple-free bullseye, Supabull which quickly took the
market by storm.
With the creation of Red Dragon mail order darts equipment in 1976, and much to
the chagrin of Brackla’s competitors, tungsten darts were priced to suit the
pocket of the working man.
Recognizing the increasing threat from poor quality, low priced dartboards from
the Far East, Bluck reluctantly, but bravely made the decision in 1999 to move
the dartboard production to Kenya, Africa, home of the best sisal in the world.
Sisal is the key ingredient for bristle dartboards. Nodor has always
insisted on using prime East African sisal which also happens to be the
preferred choice of the British Admiralty for marine ropes.
Valued support from the Kenyan authorities made the difficult transition easier.
Discussions with Dickson Mbugua, the Commercial Attaché at the Kenya High
Commission in London, followed by many meetings and encouragement from Albert
Gumo, chief Executive EPZA in Nairobi, resulted in the decision to set up
production at the Athi River Export Processing Zone. The EPZ Authority
has operations in several countries worldwide. It’s primary aim is to encourage
inward investment. First, renting factory space, the company now owns its own
factory and warehouse complex. Nodor manufactures quality dartboards with a
skilled local work force and uses the most advanced manufacturing techniques,
developed by Nodor’s own engineers, seen in the industry.
In 1945, just down the road from Nodor in the East End of London, Harry Kicks
Senior invested his demob money in establishing an elm dartboard manufacturing
company. It was first located in a bomb damaged building and used only a
paraffin lamp for light, a coal fire for heat and his father for hand painting
the colours on the dartboards. He delivered the dartboards, by hand, using
London’s Underground System to the Watney Brewery, his first customer.
Around 1952, he began to make dartboard cabinet by hand, including French
polishing and applying graphic transfers supplied by the Breweries.
Soon afterwards, Kicks began manufacturing paper-coil dartboards under the
brand name Keep Dry as they did not require soaking, unlike the elm dartboards.
By 1960, the Keep Dry brand name was sold to Scotts Dartboards of Southend, a
specialist manufacturer of paper boards.
Kick’s eldest son, Harry Kicks, Junior, joined the business at this time.
Three years later, Ian Kicks, joined the company. After the Nodor
bristle dartboard patent had expired, the Kicks business began to manufacture
bristle dartboards from a stable block in the East End under the company name
H.A.Kicks and Sons.
The company was forced to move in 1989 because of a compulsory purchase order,
to make way for a block of high rise flats to be built. The company relocated
to its current location in Haverhill, Suffolk. All went well until the U.K.
was hit by Dutch Elm Disease and all production shifted to bristle dartboards.
The business slowly prospered, establishing a reputation for quality.
In 1973, Harry Kicks Senior achieved a major breakthrough deal with Olly Croft
of the British Darts Organization (BDO), the governing body for darts in the
U.K. From then on, the H.A.Kicks dartboards would be the official dartboards
of the BDO and be allowed to carry its logo and would appear in many
international darts tournaments.
By the mid-seventies, Kicks changed the company name to Winmau (pronounced
Win More) using the first three letters of his wife’s first two names,
The sudden death of Harry Kicks, Senior in 1984 resulted in the transfer of
ownership of Winmau to his five sons. With the heyday of televised darts
now past, trading conditions became extremely difficult. After several years
of financial losses, the company was close to insolvency. In 1993, the
brothers approached their U.S. distributor, Accudart, Inc., for financial
support, attempting to keep the company afloat. Ron Kurtz, the owner of
Accudart, Inc., agreed and became the majority shareholder in the company.
Within two years of appointing specialists in the business of turning
companies around, the business was back to making profits and has continued
to do so ever since.
In 1995, development work began on the most technically advanced bristle
dartboard in the world. By 1997, The Blade dartboard was launched as the ultimate
no-bounce out dartboard using sophisticated staple free technology. That same year,
Winmau was voted Mid-Anglia Business of the Year, beating Ryanair.
Throughout its period of severe financial difficulties, the company remained
committed to the BDO. In 2003, the 30th Winmau World Masters Dart Tournament will
take place. This famous tournament is represented by more than twenty-five countries
around the world and is often televised. Winmau’s sponsorship affiliation with the
World Masters make it one of the longest serving sponsors of a sporting event.
During the last twenty-five years, there has been a bitter rivalry between Nodor and
Winmau. Several unsuccessful attempts have been made for one to acquire the other.
However, this healthy competition to be the ‘number one’ dartboard manufacturer has
also driven each company to marvellous technical innovations and creative marketing
activities that has ultimately benefited the consumers.
In 2002, after nearly three decades of competition, Nodor successfully acquired Winmau.
Within less than one year, there has been a seamless transfer of production to Kenya.
Today, Nodor International is the oldest and largest group of companies
servicing the darts industry. It owns two flagship dartboard brands that are
known throughout the world for quality, durability, service, and value for
the money. Both brands have a fantastic heritage built on uncompromising
attention to detail and use of the best raw materials available. In Kenya,
over 200 tons of sisal leaves are cut daily to produce the dartboards. The
business continues to reinvested back into the sport in the form of product
development and research, player sponsorships, international tournament
sponsorships and hand-made regional dartboards, such as London’s 5’s and
Yorkshire. To date, the company has sold nearly 40 million dartboards to
over 50 different countries worldwide, and plans to continue doing so long
into the future.
© 2003 Patrick Chaplin and Bracklanodor International


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Revs Institute Adds Tom Burnside Collection www.sportscardigest.com The Revs Institute for Automotive Research acquired famed automotive photographer Tom Burnside's collection of images chronicling decades of automotive racing, personalities and car collections. The collection, which numbers some 40,000 negatives and prints, will become part of the ever-growing archive at the Institute’s research center in Naples, Florida. “Tom Burnside’s work has been highly regarded for decades and will add still more depth to our photographic history of the automobile,” said Miles Collier, president of The Revs Institute for Automotive Research, Inc. [ 488 more words. ]


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Founder(s): Saxon Wright
Pablo & Rusty’s was founded by Saxon Wright back in 2003, named after his two coffee-loving brothers-in-law. Initially, it launched as a cafe on Sydney’s North Shore with a small off-site roastery but the roasting side of the business quickly grew when the wholesale demand came knocking. Their journey has taken them all over the world and they now focus firmly on sustainability and stewardship to ensure the industry has a long and bright future.


So I have been doing a massive amount of research on the Divisions of the German SS during WWII. It is a massive undertaking with a very broad and information hit and miss. But while researching I was reading personal account, memoirs, unit history, deployments battles. They were not just confined to Germans, Arabs, Dutch, Scandinavians, and even French(who ironically were defending the Reichstag during the fall of Berlin.) Once such unit in particular, the 36th SS who were just horrible. Better known as "Einsatzgruppen" Lead by a sadist and convicted child molester. So I started to read a book called "Master's of Death" which is about Einsatzgruppen and there colorful history of state sponsored genocide across Eastern Europe. Now I already did some holocaust research and watched many History Channel specials on the subject but not in this detail.
1st hand accounts of a soldier stabbing a infant with a bayonet then parading the dead baby still impaled on the bayonet through the streets. Sardine Packing in which they dug a trench, put a group in front of it at the edge of the pit so when they shot them they would fall in, be covering in dirt then bring in the next until the pit was filled. Often times making the victims dig there own mass grave. They would have competitions to see how many one man could killed in one day, and some getting over 500 kills in a single day. Then playing the same to next day. Women and children raped to death then shot. Gathering Jews into a single building then using flame throwers to torch it and shooting anyone who escaped. The entire book is just a train wreck of dead orphans and puppies. 3 times I had to put the book down. You think, "The good guys will show up to save the day right?" No it's just death, murder, rape and more fucking death. The horrible fact about these men is many disappeared or were never apprehended. However after reading the entire book cover to cover I feel 100% more enlightened and more humble after the fact.
So my question is, have anyone you done research into a subject only to just stop and rethink or discover something you wish you never had?


Copyright Prescott Antique Auto Club
For several years members of the Prescott Antique Auto Club have spent many Tuesdays restoring Bus 4 of Prescott Public Schools this slide show chronicals their progress.
Other club projects include our iconic 1931 Seagrave Firetruck
A CLASSIC 1963 FORD FALCON RANCHERO
The first restoration project Prescott Antique Auto Club completed was the restoration of a 1927 Star Touring Car once owned by Sharlot Hall. The car can be seen in the Transportation building at the Sharlot Hall Museum.


Welcome to Languedoc-Roussillon, one of the most fascinating areas of France stretching from the Pyrenees to Provence, with an exceptional Mediterranean climate and a spectacular coast. This region is rich in culture, fascinating history, and home to the Cathar* country. Castles and abbeys abound.
*The Cathars were a religious group that appeared in Europe during the XII century, their origins are a mystery, their belief, catharism spread to all Occitanie, but was eradicated by the catholic inquisition and crusades which ended in 1244. Catharism represented tolerance and freedom of the Occitan culture, the castles and abbeys of the Cathar Country became symbols of the Cathars struggle with the inquisition.
The most renowned of the local castles resides in the ancient city of Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage site, only 15Km south of Chateau La Villatade.
The Canal du Midi, (another UNESCO World Heritage site) is also close by. It consists of 360 Km of navigable waterways linking the Atlantic ocean to the Mediterranean sea, a remarkable example of civil engineering. The canal is bordered by hundreds of thousands of trees of many varieties and sizes forming a uniquely beautiful landscape.
Languedoc-Roussillon has a rich and diverse gastronomic tradition due to the geography, its flora and fauna, the history of the region as well as its neighboring culinary influences. The Haut Languedoc (generally from Carcassone north) cuisine specializes in meat, especially duck, with cassoulet being the most common and known dish. The Bas Languedoc (generally south of Carcassone) presents a very interesting cuisine with elaborate fish preparations found along the coast. Bordering Spain, is Roussillon or French Catalonia, mostly influenced by Catalan cooking. Aude is one of the Languedoc “departments” or areas that boasts the largest number of Michelin starred restaurants.
Regional cheeses include the world-famous Roquefort blue cheese as well as less well known local goat and sheep milk cheeses. Olives and olive oil are also widely produced in the Languedoc, favored by its Mediterranean climate.
The area surrounding Chateau la Villatade is famous for truffles and you can visit the nearby village of Villeneuve Minervois with its interesting Languedoc Truffle House museum dedicated to the mysterious “black diamond”, the truffle. Restaurants abound in the many surrounding villages which you will likely be visiting to partake of the many wonderful historical sites and fun activities.
And of course there’s the wine!!!
Hiking and Sightseeing:
Hikers and mountaineers can enjoy la Montagne Noire with its spectacular scenery; consisting of walking, hiking and biking trails surrounded by rough and unspoiled forest. Ancient villages and Cathar castles sit on the mountains peaks from where visitors can enjoy an amazing view of the Pyrenees.
In addition, don’t miss the following local sights:
- Carcassonne (with its old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Chateaux de Lastours (including an archaeological exhibition, 4000 years of history)
- Canal du Midi (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Caves of Cabrespine (one of the largest in France, like an underground safari, classical speleology)
- Caunes Minervois (its abbey; also famous for crimson red marble used in Paris, Rome & Versailles)
- Minerve (a fortress village from the Cathar period, with wonderful scenic walking and nearby towns)
- Montolieu (the village of books and graphic arts, set in the heart of the Cabarde vineyards)
The region’s Mediterranean coast offers great beaches larger and sandier than those in Provence, stretching for kilometers along a predominantly flat coastline. Those close to Perpignan are far more interesting, such as Argèles North, rated one of the best beaches in all of France, where a quite stunning view of the Pyrenees forms a dramatic back drop to the beach.


The 8th March is International Women’s Day and the theme for 2015 is ‘Make It Happen’, calling for further action for the advancement and recognition of women professionally around the world.
When looking at the historical characters responsible for landmark innovations in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) the first names that spring to mind are predominantly male – Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, Thomas Edison etc. Consider next the modern-day heroes of tech – Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs etc. and you could be forgiven for thinking that STEM is an exclusive club just for the boys. The technology industry remains controversial for the small number of prominent women, even today with forward-thinking organisations such as Google struggling to attract and retain female staff.
Yet the history of technology is not quite as male-dominated as you might think. We decided to showcase an inspiring selection of the unsung heroines of technology who already ‘made it happen’ and made their impact on the world.
Ada Byron, Countess of Lovelace (UK, 1815-1852)
Despite her short life during a particularly repressive period in British history, she was technically the world’s first computer programmer. Her notes on Charles Babbage’s early mechanical general-purpose computer include the first ever recorded algorithm. She was the daughter of Lord Byron and her poetic approach to science has made her legendary.
Grace Hopper (USA, 1906 – 1992)
“Amazing Grace” – as she became known – invented one of the first high-level programming languages, and the first compiler to go with them. In her later life, she became recognised for her interactive lectures, including one where she demonstrated a nanosecond using a telephone cable which she cut up into 11.8 inch (30 cm) lengths, the distance that light travels in one nanosecond. She also coined the word “debugging” after a moth crawled into her relay system.
The Ladies of ENIAC (USA)
Not one, but six women working together were the first ‘computers’. Kathleen McNulty, Mauchly Antonelli, Jean Jennings Bartik, Frances Synder Holber, Marlyn Wescoff Meltzer, Frances Bilas Spence and Ruth Lichterman Teitelbaum were the original programmers of the world’s first ever electronic general-purpose computer. They had to physically program ballistics during WWII by using the 3000 switches and dozens of cables and digit trays to physically route the data and program pulses through the machine. They went on to develop innovative tools for future software engineers and to teach others early programming techniques.
Erna Scheider Hoover (USA, 1926)
A talented mathematician, Erna Schneider Hoover invented a computerised telephone switching system which revolutionised communication all over the world. Legend has it that she came up with the idea while in hospital after giving birth to her second daughter. The principles of her invention are still used today.
Today, high-fliers such as Marissa Mayer (CEO of Yahoo!), Sheryl Samberg (COO of Facebook) and Susan Wojcicki (CEO of YouTube) can offer contemporary inspiration for women looking to make it in the world of tec


Around 1921, Andis developed a hair clipper powered by a small electric motor. He sold his share of the existing business to his partners and launched the Andis Magnetic Clipper in 1922. This small, hand-held electric clipper was lighter and delivered high performance.By the 1940s, Andis Clipper had grown to become one of the world’s leading producers of professional barber tools. Separate product lines were created for livestock grooming and pet grooming. Innovations continued, including a rechargeable, battery-powered cordless clipper in 1968.


Boxwood Hospitality exists to create exceptional experiences in boutique environments.
From a brewery located in a century-old stables building, to a church built by hand in the early twentieth century, to a beautiful Hill Country-style venue surrounded by six acres of green space, Boxwood Hospitality manages spaces that inspire a lifetime of memories.
Located in Grapevine, Texas, The Laurel is a HIll Country-inspired retreat for weddings, corporate, and private events.
Four Corners Brewing
Featuring spectacular views of Downtown Dallas and some of the best beers in Texas.
The Cliff House
Steps from the Bishop Arts District, this church built in 1936 has been restored into one of Texas' most unique event spaces .


In All Things
A note from Ed Davis This book is deeply personal for me. We all go through periods where our innocence, if not lost, is at least tempered by experience. This was such a time in my life. I was young, idealistic, and completely unprepared for the world I was about to enter; the world of Sonoma State Hospital.
There are over 1,400 people buried there in currently unmarked graves. For me they symbolize the tens of thousands of stories of the lives lived behind those walls in the almost 130 years the institution was open. In 1914, Jack London, who lived just up the hill, told a few of those stories in his remarkable Told in the Drooling Ward, which you can download here.
As a seventeen-year-old trainee in 1970, I entered those same wards, coming to know many inmates who had been children there in London’s day, over half a century before. I invite you to share some of their stories, and my own, as I discovered not only the horrors, but the humanity and hope, that existed in this remarkable hidden world, a world that is now only a memory.


Established in the 1920's this historic goods shed in Barnawartha is available to lease for the first time.
Only 15 minutes to Albury/Wodonga, this site is easily accessible from the Hume Highway.
- Comprising area of approximately 342 sqm.
- Suitable for storage / warehousing.
- Crusher rock hardstand.
- Close proximity to the Hume Highway.


This is a four guitar cover of Henry VIII's "Pastime with Good Company". I've been reading up on Henry VIII and if you look past all the stuff we know about him, you will discover that he truly was an incredible musician and poet.
I've been noodling along to this, and it appears to be in D Dorian, though I am not sure. But playing along to this piece is certainly different than playing to a twelve bar blues. I've decided that while I will be playing the blues, I will also be doing new things occasionally.
I've had the thing for medieval music lately, being intrigued with "Greensleeves" and the interesting improvisation possibilities.
If you look at the other kings of his time, it appears as if Henry VIII was the "Eric Clapton" of the 16th century!


I think most of people have already seen them on facebook, but for history I am posting them here now.
Crossing the main Alpine chain, going from Greifenburg to the North, passing over Mölltaler Gletscher, and after an hour or so, back to the Southside with a look at Ankogel. Uhhhh, that was the flight!
One of my most scenic flights so far. Many thanks to Gerolf Heinrichs, who made it back to Greifenburg that day having nice stories to tell about the thunderstorm in Drau valley. (I meanwhile landed 10 km short.)


The JSC "Bashkir soda company" was established in May 2013 by joining of JSC "Soda" and JSC "Kaustik". Today JSC "BSC" is one of the largest chemical complexes of the country.
PRODUCTION SITE “SODA”
The thirties of the last century saw an urgent demand in soda ash and cement in conditions of expanding large-scale constructions over the country. Several regions were explored for placement of the future factories. Bashkiria was selected to be the most perspective region. In 1936 a group of explorers discovered Sterlitamak mountains Shikhans to have rich reserves of limestone which is the raw material for production of soda ash and cement. Furthermore during oil-field exploration around town of Ishimbay rich deposits of rock salt – second important component for soda production - were discovered.
The place for construction of Sterlitamak soda plant was selected in 1939.
The construction of the soda plant began in 1941. Evacuated equipment from Ukraine’s Slavyansk and Donetsk soda plants arrived to the construction site. The construction of the enterprise took place in grim years of war and in extreme conditions. In March 1945 the plant obtained first batch of caustic soda. From here begins the work life history of the enterprise.
In August 1945 the government decided to expand soda ash and caustic soda production in the country. Construction and equipment installation for the first line of soda ash production shops were completed already in six years. From 10th November 1951 Sterlitamak soda plant begins continual manufacture of soda ash.
Almost simultaneously, in 1946 began the construction of cement plant. First cement was obtained in April 1952.
Construction of roofing slate plant began in 1952 near the cement plant. The roofing slate plant began its operation on 18th February1956.
All three plants – soda, cement and roofing slate plant – were bound with common raw-material base, single electricity, water and steam supply systems. On 1st July 1957 on the basis of these production sites the soda-cement plant was formed. From early fifties until now it remains to be the largest production plant in Sterlitamak.
In the sixties, construction of manufacturing shops for refined sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and silica white.
In the 70’s, commissioning of third line for production of soda ash. Construction of the first of the country’s manufacturing shop of dense soda, manufacturing shop of flooring cement, barium production line, manufacturing shop of limestone meal for agriculture needs.
In April 1975 Sterlitamak soda-cement plant was renamed as production association “Soda”.
In the 80–90’s, construction of production line for synthetic detergents, commissioning of wall blocks production. Construction of manufacturing shop for silica fillers.
In December 1994, by the resolution of the Head of Sterlitamak local administration, the open joint-stock company “Soda” has been registered, which became a legal successor of the government-owned production association “Soda”.
On 1st July 2008 JSC “Soda” was reorganized by separation of CJSC “Construction materials” and CJSC “Syrievaya kompaniya” (Raw materials supply company).
PRODUCTION SITE “KAUSTIK”
The history of the plant “Kaustik” begins in 1955, when the USSR Council of Ministers officially decided on construction of chemical plant in Sterlitamak. The reason for such decision was the fact of presence of Yar-Bishkadak deposit of salt - main raw material for caustic soda production, as well as rich oilfields, the processed product of which - ethylene – is utilized to obtain dichloroethane and on its basis of vinyl chloride and polyvinyl chloride.
The birthday of the joint-stock company “Kaustik” is considered to be 8 August 1964 – the day on which the Acceptance Certificate of the Sterlitamak chemical plant’s first production line was signed.
Structure of the young plant included shops for manufacture of caustic soda, chlorine, dichloroethane, hydrogen chloride and hydrochloric acid. As well as the objects of all-factory purpose: nitrogen-oxygen shop, ammonia-cooling shop, central laboratory, biological treatment facilities, repair and mechanical service.
Hydrogen and chlorine are formed as by-products during electrolysis of salt solutions, therefore further development of the enterprise was concentrated on highest possible neutralization of chlorine aiming to ensure process and environmental safety. In 1966, commissioning of the production shop of polyvinyl chloride of 45.000 t/a capacity.
From 1967 till 1975, commissioning of process lines for production of calcium hypochlorite, soft cable compounds, tapes, consumer goods and diaphragm caustic soda.
On 8th December 1976 the Sterlitamak chemical plant was renamed as production association “Kaustik”. Over this period production lines of chlorinated PVC, caustic soda according to the process of Oronzio de Nora, sodium hypochlorite shop, herbicide shop and organochlorine waste incineration plant were commissioned.
From 1982 till 1985, commissioning of manufacturing shop of cationic polyelectrolyte brand VPK-402, creation of a factory for manufacturing of optional equipment.
From 1985 till 1988 aluminum chloride, corrosion inhibitors series “Vikor”, polyethylenepolyamines production lines were commissioned. In line with the resolution No. 781 dd. 14.08.87 “On top-priority measures for protection of the environment of cities Sterlitamak and Salavat of Bashkir ASSR” production line of caustic soda and chlorine by mercuric method according the technique of company Krebs was decommissioned, the plant took ecological actions on demercurization.
From 1989 till 2001, commissioning of production lines of linoleum, PVC tablecloth, mouldings (PVC profiles and windows), construction of production complex to obtain vinyl chloride of 135.000 t/a capacity, large-scale reconstruction of polyvinyl chloride production was implemented with expansion to 120.000 t/a, mastering of the technology to obtain terephthaloyl chloride, creation of research-and-engineering center.
In 1991 production association “Kaustik” was reformed into the closed joint-stock company “Kaustik”.
From 2001 till 2003, commissioning of production lines of calcium chloride and plastic panels, reconstruction of perchloroethylene production line.
In spring 2013 JSC "Kaustik" and JSC "Soda" merged to become JSC "Bashkir Soda Company".


The Mandaeans are an ethnographic-religious community whose roots can be traced back to Mesopotamia circa 400 AD.
In recent times, they have become a race under siege. After years of persecution from rival faiths, many Mandaeans fled their homes in the south of Iraq and settled in Europe, Australia and North America.
Of the 70,000 Mandaeans who survive globally, 10,000 live in Sydney and whilst they share many of the prophets of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Mandaeans regard John the Baptist as the last great teacher and baptism is their most sacred ritual. These images were taken on the banks of the Nepean River in Penrith.
This work forms part of an ongoing series documenting religious practices and cultures in Western Sydney.


- Early Pioneering (19th Century):
The concept of electric bicycles, commonly referred to as e-bikes, boasts a history stretching back to the 1800s. During this period, visionaries embarked on groundbreaking experiments to harness electricity for bicycle propulsion. Notably, in 1867, Ogden Bolton Jr. secured a patent for an early electric bike fueled by non-rechargeable batteries, marking a notable milestone in e-bike development.
- Advancements in Battery Technology (Late 19th Century):
The nascent e-bike faced significant challenges due to the limited capacity of batteries. It wasn't until the late 19th century that breakthroughs in battery technology, such as the introduction of lead-acid batteries, brought forth the potential for storing more energy, thus extending the range and viability of electric vehicles, including e-bikes.
- Emergence of Modern E-Bikes (20th Century):
E-bikes, in their contemporary form, began to take shape in the mid-20th century. Renowned companies like Phillips and Piaggio stepped into the arena, producing electric mopeds and bicycles. These early e-bikes found utility in various applications, including postal delivery services.
- Pedal-Assist Revolution (1990s):
The 1990s witnessed a significant turning point in e-bike evolution with the introduction of pedal-assist technology. Rather than relying solely on a throttle, these innovative e-bikes provided electric assistance when riders pedaled. This groundbreaking feature enhanced the user-friendliness and efficiency of e-bikes, laying the foundation for their widespread adoption.
- Battery Breakthroughs in the 2000s:
The 21st century brought forth remarkable strides in battery technology, particularly the ascendancy of lithium-ion batteries. These batteries proved to be lighter, more energy-dense, and longer-lasting than their predecessors. Consequently, e-bikes gained practicality and appeal across a broader spectrum of riders.
- Integration of Electric Components (2010s):
In the 2010s, e-bike designs underwent a substantial transformation. Electric components, encompassing motors and batteries, became seamlessly integrated into the bicycle frame. This integration not only endowed e-bikes with a sleeker appearance but also improved their balance and handling.
- Diverse E-Bike Offerings Today:
The contemporary e-bike market stands as a testament to the diversity of e-bike types available to cater to the multifaceted needs of riders. Within this spectrum, there are electric mountain bikes, commuter e-bikes, cargo e-bikes, and even foldable electric bicycles. This plethora of options has solidified e-bikes as a popular choice for commuting, leisure, and fitness.
- The Future of E-Bikes:
The future of e-bikes appears exceptionally promising. With ongoing advancements in battery technology, e-bikes are poised to become even more energy-efficient and capable of offering extended ranges. Additionally, continued innovations in motor technology will lead to quieter and more potent e-bike motors. These developments will further cement e-bikes as a sustainable and convenient mode of transportation.
In summation, the rich history of e-bikes bears witness to human ingenuity and the quest for more efficient and eco-friendly modes of transportation. From the early experimental stages of basic electric propulsion to the sophisticated and adaptable e-bikes of today, the evolution of electric bicycles continues to shape our approach to travel and exploration. As technology marches forward, the future of e-bikes holds tremendous potential, promising exciting possibilities for riders of all kinds.
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Historical and Modern Impacts of Steel
When someone brings up steel, we instantly think of modern skyscrapers and the most up-to-date vehicles and technologies. But who would have thought to associate it with ancient Asia? Beyond its thousands of years of history, it is influencing today’s environment, construction and overall lifestyle more than we
realize. The benefits of using steel go beyond its strength and flexibility. Take a look at the infographic below to find out the extraordinary history and modern impacts of steel!


The Portland chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) was formed as a chapter in the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Singing in America (SPEBSQSA) in 1949 and has been going strong for over 70 years!
Lifetime Achievement Awards
On Nov 18, 2023 the Downeasters presented lifetime achievement awards to 2 of our members who've been key leaders in the chapter:
Jack Baggs and Marshall Wagner
Watch a video with highlights of their barbershop careers!