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48 High Street, the former Bell Inn January 2010
The Bell Inn, Humbershoe, must not be confused with the Bell in the village of Studham although both were in the parish of Studham until 1866 when the new Bedfordshire civil parish of Humbershoe was formed for those properties north of Buckwood Road and west of Markyate High Street from the junction with Buckwood Road north. Like its counterpart in Studham, the Bell in Humbershoe had a long history dating back to at least 1661.
Bedfordshire and Luton Archives and Records Service has a run of deeds for the Bell in Humbershoe but sadly the earliest references are very summary in nature, being a record in an abstract of title [Z172/10] simply of the type of transaction, parties and date without description of the land or property involved. This summary list is as follows:
On 16th October 1661 John Moore and Mary, his wife, the daughter and heir of Henry Maddock along with John, son and heir of Godfrey Hall conveyed the Bell Inn, Studham to Richard Charnocke; this being the first mention of the inn [Z172/10]. Two years later Charnocke leased the inn to George Seare, cordwainer [i. e. shoemaker] for £19 per annum [Z172/10]. In the same year Richard Charnocke made his will.
Charnocke died in 1665 and when his will was proved [X689/23] it was discovered that although he was living in the London parish of saint Mary Woollchurch, he left the Bell to his son Stephen for life and, after his death, to the churchwardens of Pennerton in Lancashire to "yearly and every year forever place out to Apprentice in London two poor boys born in Hutton in the parish of Pennerton or within some other village or place in the same parish".
Stephen Charnocke died within thirty years because in 1694 the churchwardens of Pennerton conveyed the Bell to George Seare's son, also George [X689/24]. By 1703 the inn was in the hands of John Seare, George's brother, who made his will that year and left it to his wife Elizabeth [Z172/10]. In 1705 she and her son Abell conveyed the inn to Thomas Seare of Caddington, innholder. In 1716 Daniel Seare, Thomas' son, married Ann, daughter of Richard Halsey of Church End Flamstead [Hertfordshire] [Z172/10].
Daniel made his will in 1750 leaving the Bell to his eldest son, Daniel, along with three meadows near Markyate Street in trust for sale to pay Daniel senior's debts then divide the surplus between his children John, Thomas, Ann and Mary [Z172/9]. Daniel died the following year and in 1754 Daniel junior mortgaged the Bell with and orchard and garden behind to John Tibbs of Markyate, maltster, for £180 [Z162/11]. Daniel junior made his will in 1760 leaving the Bell to his wife Alice, the will was proved in 1762 [Z172/12].
In 1774 Alice and her daughter Elizabeth Scholey conveyed the Bell to Sarah Groom of King's Langley [Hertfordshire] for £315 [Z172/14]. By 1796 the inn was held by Thomas Goodwin Groome of King's Langley, brewer, Sarah's son and he mortgaged it to Daniel Liberty of Kensworth for £200 [Z172/17]. In 1836 John Andrew Groome, Thomas' son conveyed two dwellings, formerly a single dwelling called the Bell to Cornelius Goodyear of Markyate Street, straw hat manufacturer [Z172/20]. The last known reference to the Bell is in the countywide licensing register of 1828 [CLP13], it thus appears as if the inn closed between 1828 and 1836. In 1848 it was registered as a place of nonconformist worship.
The former inn is described as abutting on the newly built Green Man Public House (which Groom retained in his ownership) next to the Sun Inn. The deed also refers to the former Bell as abutting on the Sun Inn to the south. This suggests that it also abutted on the Green Man to the south. The site of the Green Man is 50 High Street and the former Sun is at 64 High Street, meaning that the Bell lies immediately south of today's Albert Street, which lies on the site of part of the Bell. It seems likely that 48 High Street is the former Bell. The property is a lot older than it appears at first glance and was listed by the former Department of Environment in 1987 as Grade II, of special interest. The department dated the building to the 17th century "or earlier" (remember that the first reference to the Bell is in 1661). In 1987 the property was a house, flat, and shop. The department considered that the roof was reconstructed in late 17th century. The brick front to the building is early 18th century, as is the rear wing "probably replacing an earlier service wing". The parallel rear range is 19th century.
In 1897 the civil parish of Humbershoe was abolished, and combined with parts of the Bedfordshire parish of Houghton Regis, the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire portions of Caddington and the Hertfordshire parish of Flamstead, to form the new Hertfordshire civil parish of Markyate.
List of Licensees: note that this is not a complete list. Italics indicate licensees whose beginning and/or end dates are not known:
1661: George Seare senior;1694: George Seare junior;1703: John Seare;1705: Elizabeth Seare;1705: Thomas Seare;1750-1751: Daniel Seare senior;1751-1762: Daniel Seare junior;1762-1774: Alice Seare;1796: Thomas Goodwin Groome;1822-1828: George Griffiths;1828: Thomas Fellows.Inn closed between 1828 and 1836
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Minimally Invasive Rejuvenation of the Face and Neck, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery
This issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest edited by Dr. Kenneth Rothaus, is devoted to Minimally Invasive Plastic Surgery for the Aging Face. Articles in this issue include: How I Incorporate Minimally Invasive Procedures in My Practice; The Science of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers; Hyaluronics; Synthetic Fillers; Fat, Stem Cells, and Platelet Rich Plasma; Neurotoxins; Mesotherapy; Laser Physics, Safety, Indications, and Use; Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light Devices; Fractional Lasers; Light-Emitting Diode and Low-Level Light Lasers; The Science of Radiofrequency Devices; Aesthetic Applications of Radiofrequency Devices; Ultrasound Devices for Skin Tightening; Minimally Invasive Lasers; Minimally Invasive Radiofrequency Devices; Energy Plus Microneedles; Microneedles; Topicals; and Sun Protection.
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|1. Preface: Minimally Invasive Procedures: Essential Tools for the Aesthetic Surgeon
2. Incorporating Minimally Invasive Procedures into an Aesthetic Surgery Practice
3. Overview of Botulinum Toxins for Aesthetic Uses
4. Fat, Stem Cells, and Platelet-Rich Plasma
5. Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: Science and Clinical Uses
6. Synthetic Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation
7. Basics of Lasers: History, Physics, and Clinical Applications
8. Laser Resurfacing: Full Field and Fractional
9. Subsurface Laser and Radiofrequency for Face and Body Rejuvenation
10. Intense Pulsed Light Therapy for Skin Rejuvenation
11. Low Level Light Therapy with Light-Emitting Diodes for the Aging Face
12. Radiofrequency Physics for Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery
13. Aesthetic Applications of Radiofrequency Devices
14. Minimally Invasive Radiofrequency Devices
15. Microfocused Ultrasound for Skin Tightening
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18. Sun Protection: Current Management Strategies Addressing UV Exposure
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Refugio ranked No. 1 in Class 2A Division I by Dave Campbell's Texas Football
The Refugio Bobcats will start the 2018 football season at the top.
At least according to Dave Campbell's Texas Football.
The publication ranked the defending state finalists atop the Class 2A Division I rankings unveiled Tuesday on Twitter.
The Bobcats played for the state championship for the third consecutive season last year, despite the adversity as being one of the hardest hit communities by Hurricane Harvey.
Refugio returns 10 starters, including highly sought defensive line prospect Armonie Brown, after a 13-1 season ending with a loss to Mart in the state championship game.
Mart will compete in Class 2A Division II this season, where the Panthers are the top ranked team by DCTF.
The Bobcats are tasked with replacing quarterback Jared Kelley, who decided to focus on baseball, where he has verbally committed to TCU as a pitcher.
Former Refugio district rival Shiner checks in at No. 2 and Mason, DeLeon and Bosqueville round out the preseason top five.
The annual "Bible" of Texas High School Football is scheduled to hit newsstands next week.


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Remember me saying I'm a girlfriend? I gathered you've read Epi-read 1 and Epi-read 2. Okay, you have? Great! Where were we? Oh, King Bae and my Facebook stalking. After he responded to my Facebook post in the RBL Singles FB group regarding dating single parents and all, I figured why not engage the brother with some follow-up interaction so I hit him with the " uuummm interesting, what do you mean by…" reply. I went total damsel in distress/ help me understand, in the reply to his comment.
EUREKA! The brothers slid into the inbox to offer me some clarification to his response. Oh, so we're just going to take this conversation out of the site of the public and converse in private. Oh, I see what you did there and I am here for it.
From that day, our interactions progressively increased. Days of casual messaging eventually turned into "I want to know you better " phone calls. Those daily phone calls through the summer were greeted by daily video chats.
*Timeout* Remember, I was done with dating and had absolutely no expectation of whatever "this" is.
*Okay, time in* It was great to just have someone on my line of the opposite sex who fully understood single parenthood and life after divorce. It was just as exciting to have someone who wasn't hitting me with a "send me a pic" message as if it was payment for his time.
I mean, after all, the man is stationed in North Carolina and I'm wwwaaayyy in Texas. Not much can become of that, right? Clearly, the man for me was within a 100-mile radius of Houston *sarcasm*
But wait, why am I getting giddy when I wake up to his "Good Morning Queen, have a productive day" messages. I use to despise those unsolicited "Good morning beautiful" inboxes from random men. However, these felt as if they were from a genuine place. Ok, I see you King Bae, making me smile in the A.M.
Summer had come to an end and Fall had made its way to greet us. It was in this season after weeks of daily video chats that I started to feel something. I tried my damndest to suppress that feeling because I know darn well I wasn't falling in love with a stranger who I'd yet to physically meet and never touched.
I'm too hardcore to be so gullible to fall for a man on the screen of my Macbook pro. Oh hell no, sis. HA!
As a part of my personal growth, I have become in tune with my emotions and there was no doubt what that butterfly feeling was, even if I refused to fully acknowledge it. I definitely wasn't going to tell him how I felt. I decided to keep that a secret because I didn't need this man thinking I was "certifiable" crazy.
Then the cutest most respectable thing happened. He popped the question in circle yes or no meet me at the swings fashion. You know the one question I had never been asked before that we discussed in Part 1. Heck, I thought he was having an April's fool's moment because there is no way this man would want to take our friendship to the next level. Hence, my initial response!
I see God has jokes because I did pray for a man who would see and value my worth enough to solidify our relationship and have no issue with commitment.
We had yet to meet and *newsflash* I was still thousands of miles away from him. I called B.S. because that caught me totally off guard! Remeber Ep. 1 we discussed how getting someone to commit to me felt impossible.
He was hella serious and I had to oblige. This brother whom I met in these internet streets acknowledged my worth before the first meeting, date or kiss. That gesture alone spoke volumes to me. I'm sure some are saying "But Tanai how could you commit to a man you've never met in person." Welp folks, I've come to the conclusion that life is all about calculated risk.
Yes, there is always the potential for heartache and failure but there is also the potential for a total win. However, I would never know unless I gave it one hundred percent and remained open, right? At a minimum, I can walk away with notes and a life lesson.
Heck, I took a risk with men I met face to face and gave my heart and that didn't work so what did I have to lose.
Plus, he saw something in us that he wanted to explore further (grown man status) and I respected that. Not only was our interaction refreshing but it was fun!
Not once did I ever have to bring up the "where are we, what are we" discussion. He understood and acknowledged the importance of commitment to me and was intentional about what he wanted.
Goes to show that a man who wants you in his life will make the necessary concessions to ensure you understand your value to him. "Stranger" and all!
OMG, Tanai has a boyfriend! (Praise Break)
Stayed tuned for #DatingTanai Ep. 4: First meeting, double dates, flips, and vomit!
Tanai Benard
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With so many industries now dependent on CAD software to take products from creation to eventual production—from architecture to industrial engineering—it's of no surprise to find so many CAD programs on the market. Regardless of whether you're a beginner or a CAD expert, it can be incredibly difficult attempting to navigate the many CAD programs—and add-ons—on offer.
If you're a regular of the Scan2CAD blog, you'll know that we like to make things nice and easy for people to follow. That's why we've compiled comparisons in the past for AutoCAD and DraftSight, CATIA and SolidWorks, and AutoCAD and SolidWorks. By doing so, we can help CAD enthusiasts and beginners figure out what the real similarities and differences are between popular software packages.
In this guide, we'll be examining Dassault Systèmes' market-leading product, SolidWorks, against Autodesk's Inventor. We'll delve into their histories, software features and lay out the key differences between the two packages.
What is SolidWorks?
|Fact file
|Developed by
|Dassault Systèmes
|First released
|Latest release
|SolidWorks 2019 (September 12, 2018)
If you're a CAD enthusiast and haven't heard of SolidWorks, you must have been living under a rock. Known as the flagship product of Dassault Systèmes, SolidWorks' creation actually started life outside of Dassault. It was created by SolidWorks Corporation, who had been working on it since 1993, and was finally released as the first significant 3D modeler for Windows in 1995. It ended up being a huge milestone in the evolution of CAD. And the minds behind it? A team of engineers led by Jon Hirschtick. Recognize the name? That's because he later went on to co-found cloud-based CAD software Onshape.
After a mere 2 years, SolidWorks was acquired by Dassault Systèmes for an eye-watering $310 million in stocks. Needless to say, it was a smart move on Dassault's end. Whilst they already had specialist software CATIA up their sleeve, SolidWorks marked the beginning of Dassault's dominance in the CAD industry. It's estimated that, by 2013, over 2 million engineers and designers were using SolidWorks. And it's only increased in recent years.
Whilst SolidWorks started out solely as a solid modeling software, it has since grown into a full CAD and CAE program. Catering fully to the needs of engineers and designers, Dassault incorporated simulation capabilities in 2001. These were later developed to include aspects like Finite Element Analysis. In recent years, SolidWorks 2018 and 2019 have brought about the integration of CAM tools, the ability to make use of touch screen devices in the design process and the incorporation of AR/VR applications to virtually explore models. And who knows what the future will bring!
What it does
As the name suggests, SolidWorks is a solid modeling program. Using a parametric feature-based approach, SolidWorks enables users to create models, parts and assemblies. Models in the software typically begin as a 2D sketch before the parts are extruded into 3D using a variety of SolidWorks tools.
It doesn't matter how large the assemblies are—SolidWorks can work with them comfortably. In fact, the latest updates in SolidWorks 2019 now enable users to work with even larger assemblies and edit them in large design review mode. Let's put this into perspective for you: these large assemblies can consist of millions of components! With the software's powerful modeling features, users can shorten product development times, reduce cost and improve quality across the board.
Of course, no matter how great the modeling capabilities are, a real CAD package is determined by its simulation tools. With that in mind, SolidWorks has a wide selection of simulation tools on offer to enable users to throw real-world conditions at their models and products. Example tools include topology optimization to provide stress and frequency constraints when optimizing parts, the ability to test for static linear, time-based motion and high-cycle fatigue, and features to assess endurance under static, thermal and buckling conditions. With SolidWorks Sustainability, users can even measure the environmental impacts of designs, including the effects of materials, assembly and disposal.
And that's not all that SolidWorks can do! The latest updates to SolidWorks have embraced the future of CAD, giving users the option to export directly to AR/VR applications in order to interact with CAD models fully immersive, virtual environment. Other tools include Product Data Management solutions—improving the way teams manage and collaborate on product development—and innovative visualization capabilities.
Who uses it
It's safe to say that SolidWorks boasts of one of the biggest user communities in the CAD industry. This comes as no real surprise, given the sheer number of tools and capabilities that this software suite boasts. And it's showing no signs of stopping anytime soon, with new users joining daily. Looking to join the fold? It's easy enough—just catch up on our guide to learning the SolidWorks basics in one hour.
SolidWorks has a place in any industry looking for solutions to engineering problems. In fact, it's been a presence in almost every field related to 3D technology, including both the public and private spheres. The British Ministry of Defense, for example, have used SolidWorks in the past to design strategic defense equipment, arms, vehicles and vessels. Additional industries include research and education, making use of SolidWorks to access the latest in engineering technology and gain skills needed by those in engineering industries.
Whether it's aerospace and defense, electronics or packaging machinery, SolidWorks comes with a range of industry-specific tools and capabilities to meet various needs, including:
- 2D and 3D CAD: create and markup DWG CAD drawings, and create 3D designs and products
- CAM: integrate design and manufacturing in a single application
- Collaboration: engage with your team, management and customers throughout the product development process using integrated tools
- Electrical design: simplify the design process with specific tools for engineers working with electrical system design
- PDM: quickly manage data files and documentation to increase productivity and improve product quality
- Simulation: providing users with a range of analysis tools to predict a product's real-world behavior
- Visualization: turn models into full, photo-quality images, animations and interactive AR/VR content
What is Autodesk Inventor?
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|Developed by
|First released
|Latest release
|Autodesk Inventor 2019 (September 10, 2018)
Whilst not, perhaps, seen as Autodesk's flagship product—a title that undoubtedly goes to the ever-popular AutoCAD—Autodesk Inventor is a frontrunner for those in the mechanical engineering industry. The product was first released to the public in 1999. Before it came into being, however, Autodesk had its own 3D parametric tool called Designer, later evolving into a mechanical desktop design tool. Despite its capabilities, it didn't even come close to SolidWorks—many Autodesk employees, including Jay Tedeschi, urged Autodesk to purchase the groundbreaking software. Just imagine what the CAD industry would have looked like then! Instead, Autodesk looked towards creating a competitor in the form of Autodesk Inventor.
According to Tedeschi, Inventor was one of the first design tools to implement a 'unique methodology for making geometric edits'. It would load complex assemblies in next to no time at all by segmenting the graphical data from the model data. In short, it enabled the graphics of the part to load separately, away from the 'clunkier' material and geometric data. It's safe to say, these features were "revolutionary to the engineering workflow'.
In no time at all, Autodesk Inventor slowly began to catch up to its main competitor: Dassault's SolidWorks. In fact, it still stands as such today.
What it does
Autodesk Inventor is a 2D and 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization and documentation software package. Similarly to SolidWorks, Inventor focuses on parametric modeling—enabling users to create solid models and sheet metal components—making use of Autodesk's proprietary geometric modeling kernel, ShapeManager. Beyond parametric modeling options, Inventor also provides direct edit and freeform modeling tools.
As with SolidWorks, Inventor enables users to work with larger assemblies—taking advantage of the software's intuitive design environment to develop initial concept sketches and kinematic models of parts and assemblies. With time being of the essence for any mechanical engineer, Inventor speeds up design processes by automating aspects like the advanced geometry creation of intelligent parts, e.g., steel frames, rotating machinery and wire harnesses.
Like any CAD software worth its salt, Autodesk Inventor comes armed with a wide range of simulation tools to help engineers create the perfect product and minimize manufacturing costs. Additionally, its capabilities include part and assembly-level motion simulation and stress analysis functionality. Users can simulate stress, deflection and motion to test their designs and models in real-world conditions before they're even produced.
Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg for Autodesk Inventor. Users can improve design workflows by making use of additional design tools, such as add-ins like sheet metal, injection molds, chains and frame design. And, with features like shared view collaboration, anyone can review and comment on shared models in Autodesk viewer.
Who uses it
Autodesk has a wide range of software packages on offer—AutoCAD is easily its most popular flagship product, with thousands of users using it worldwide. Despite its wide capabilities, however, AutoCAD falls short when it comes to aspects like mechanical engineering. That's where Autodesk Inventor comes in. Offering more specialized, mechanical toolsets, Inventor bridges the gap between design, engineering and manufacturing.
Autodesk Inventor is used in mechanical engineering, tool making, sheet metal processing, plant construction, and a whole lot more. Almost any industry that designs and manufactures mechanical or electrical products uses Inventor. As a product that can control design, prototype and manufacturing costs, it's easy to see why. Let's take DIS-TRAN, for example. This company provides steel and equipment for constructing high-voltage, open-air substations. With Inventor, they can shorten lead times in engineering and design by 20%!
As with any other product from CAD giant Autodesk, Inventor comes with a vast range of specialized tools and features to take product design to the next level:
- Product design: create 3D objects using parametric modeling and put models together in fewer steps with assembly modeling
- Collaboration and design automation: collaboration is made simple with shared view and automated frame design enables users to design and test structures quickly
- Modelling: includes flexible, direct, freeform and parametric modeling—allowing users to design complex products that conform to company standards
- Interoperability: design can be shared in the cloud, data management is made simple with Autodesk's Vault
- Simulation: models can be tested in real-world conditions with stress analysis and dynamic simulation
- Visualization: see how products and models look in real-world scenarios with visualization and rendering tools
SolidWorks vs Autodesk Inventor
So, we've summed up both products—looking at histories, product descriptions and users—but when it comes to SolidWorks vs Inventor, which comes out on top? We've broken down the main features and differences between both products in the table below…
|Autodesk Inventor
|3D solid modeling
|3D solid modeling
|Windows only
|Windows and Mac (on a Windows partition)
|User-friendly—can be picked up quickly
|Has a much steeper learning curve
|Perceptual license or subscription basis
|Monthly/1 year/3 year subscription basis
|No student licenses
|Free Autodesk Inventor licensing for students
|Predominantly used in aerospace, automotives, construction, consumer product industries
|Used in engineering automotive and construction industries
|Not suitable for architecture
|Has the option to export to Revit to make architectural drawings
|Large online community, complete with tutorials and resources
|Smaller online presence—with tutorials and resources—which can hinder learning
|Comes with sheet metal design tools
|Has specialist tools like electrical harnessing
|Integrated CAM process
|Printed circuit board interoperability
|Collaborate on designs with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform
|View designs online with Autodesk Viewer
In recent years, the gap between SolidWorks and Inventor has narrowed to the point in which there aren't that many differences between the two. In most cases, it's completely down to personal preference. SolidWorks is an industry-standard choice, offering specialist software with an easier learning curve. Autodesk Inventor, by comparison, offers architectural capabilities and student licensing.
No matter which software package you choose, however, Scan2CAD can help streamline your workflow. Looking to use your old drawings in SolidWorks or Inventor? With Scan2CAD, you can convert your raster to DXF or DWG and begin drafting right away!
Want to stay updated on all the latest CAD news and guides? Keep a close eye on the Scan2CAD blog!
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XIV. Wi' kindly welcome Jenny brings him ben; The priest-like father reads the sacred page,
A strappan youth; he taks the mother's eye; How Abram was the friend of God on high ; Blythe Jenny sees the visit's no ill ta'en ; Or, Moses bade eternal warfare wage The father cracks of horses, pleughs, and kye.
With Amalek's ungracious progeny ; The youngster's artless heart o'erflows, wi'joy. Or how the royal bard did groaning lie But blathe and laithfu', scarce can weel behave;
Beneath the stroke of Heaven's avenging ire ; The mother, wi'a woman's wiles, can spy Or, Job's pathetic plaint, and wailing cry;
What makes the youth sae bashfu'an'sae grave; Or rapt Isaiah's wild, seraphic fire ; Weel pleased to think her bairn's respected like or other holy seers that tune the sacred lyre. the lave.
Perhaps the Christian volume is the theme,
How guiltless blood for guilty man was shed ; O heartfelt raptures ! bliss beyond compare !
How He, who bore in heaven the second name, I've paced much this weary mortal round,
Had not on earth whereon to lay his head : And sage experience bids me this declare
How his first followers and servants sped; " If heaven a draught of heavenly pleasure spare,
The precepts sage they wrote to many a land: One cordial in this melancholy vale,
How he, who lone in Patmos banished, 'Tis when a youthful, loving, modest pair,
Saw in the sun a mighty angel stand; In other's arms breathe out the tender tale,
And heard great Babylon's doom pronounced by Beneath the milk-white thorn that scents the even
Heaven's command.
Then kneeling down, to Heaven's Eternal King, Is there, in human form, that bears a heart
The saint, the father, and the husband prays : A wretch! a villain ! lost to love and truth!
Hope " springs exulting on triumphant wing," That can, with studied, sly, insnaring art,
That thus they all shall meet in future days : Betray sweet Jenny's unsuspecting youth?
There ever bask in uncreated rays, Curse on his perjured arts ! dissembling smooth !
No more to sigh, or shed the bitter tear, Are honour, virtue, conscience, all exiled ?
Together hymning their Creator's praise, Is there no pity, no relenting truth,
In such society, yet still more dear ; [sphere. Points to the parents fondling o'er their child? While circling time moves round in an eternal Then paints the ruin'd maid, and their distraction
Compared with this, how poor religion's pride, But now the supper crowns their simple board,
In all the pomp of method, and of art, The halesome parritch, chief o' Scotia's food :
When men display, to congregations wide, The soupe their only hawkie does afford,
Devotion's every grace, except the heart !
The Power, incensed, the pageant will desert, That 'yont the hallan snugly chows her cood : The dame brings forth in complimental mood,
The pompous strain, the sacerdotal stole ;
But haply, in some cottage far apart,
May hear, well pleased, the language of the soul;
And in his book of life the inmates poor enrol. The frugal wifie, garrulous, will tell, How 'twas a towmond auld, sin' lint was i' the bell.
Then homeward all take off their several way ; XII.
The yougling cottagers retire to rest : The cheerfu' supper done, wi' serious face, The parent pair their secret homage pay, They round the ingle form a circle wide;
And proffer up to Heaven the warm request The sire turns o'er, wi' patriarchal grace,
That He who stills the raven's clamorous nest, The big ha' Bible, ance his father's pride :
And decks the lily fair in flowery pride, His bonnet reverently is laid aside,
Would, in the way his wisdom sees the best, His lyart hafsets wearing thin an' bare ;
For them and for their little ones provide; Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, But chiefly, in their hearts with grace divine preside. He wales a portion with judicious care;
XIX. And " Let us worship God !" he says, with solemn air.
From scenes like these old Scotia's grandeur XIII.
That makes her loved at home, revered abroad: They chant their artless notes in simple guise ;
Princes and lords are but the breath of kings, They tune their hearts, by far the noblest aim :
" An honest man's the noblest work of God:" Perhaps Dundee's wild warbling measures rise,
And certes, in fair virtue's heavenly road,
The cottage leaves the palace far behind ; Or noble Elgin beets the heavenward flame,
What is a lordling's pomp? a cumbrous load, The sweetest far of Scotia's holy lays :
Disguising oft the wretch of human kind, Compared with these, Italian trills are tame;
Studied in arts of hell, in wickedness refined ! The tickled ears no heartfelt raptures raise ; Mae unison hae they with our Creator's praise.
Pope's Windsor Forest.
For whom my warmest wish to Heaven is sent !
content! And O may Heaven their simple lives prevent
From luxury's contagion, weak and vile ! Then, howe'er crowns and coronets be rent,
A virtuous populace may rise the while, And stand a wall of fire around their much loved isle.
XXI. O Thou ! who pour'd the patriotic tide That stream'd through Wallace's undaunted
heart ; Who dared to nobly stem tyrannic pride,
Or nobly die, the second glorious part, (The patriot's God, peculiarly thou art,
His friend, inspirer, guardian, and reward!) o never, never, Scotia's realm desert:
But still the patriot, and the patriot bard, In bright succession raise, her ornament and guard !
Made fields and forests bare,
Along the banks of Ayr,
Seem'd weary, worn with care ;
II. " Young stranger, whither wanderest thou ?"
Began the reverend sage;
Or youthful pleasure's rage ;
Too soon thou hast began
Out-spreading far and wide, Where hundreds labour to support
A haughty lordling's pride ;
Twice forty times return;
That man was made to mourn.
V. « Look not alone on youthful prime,
Or manhood's active might;
Supported is his right:
With cares and sorrows worn,
In pleasure's lap carest ;
Are likewise truly blest.
Are wretched and forlorn ;
VII. "Many and sharp the numerous ills
Inwoven with our frame !
Regret, remorse, and shame!
The smiles of love adorn,
So abject, mean, and vile, Who begs a brother of the earth
To give him leave to toil; And see his lordly fellow worm
The poor petition spurn, Unmindful, though a weeping wife And helpless offspring mourn.
IX. " If I'm design'd yon lordling's slave,
By nature's law design'd, Why was an independent wish
E'er planted in my mind ?
His cruelty or scorn ?
Disturb thy youthful breast:
Is surely not the last !
Had never, sure, been born,
XI. "O death! the poor man's dearest friend,
The kindest and the best! Welcome the hour my aged limbs
Are laid with thee at rest! The great, the wealthy, fear thy blow,
From pomp and pleasure torn; But O! a bless'd relief to those
That weary-laden mourn !"
IV. "O man! while in thy early years,
How prodigal of time ! Mispending all thy precious hours,
Thy glorious youthful prime! Alternate follies take the sway ;
Licentious passions burn ; Which tenfold force gives nature's law,
That man was made to mourn.
O thou dread Power, who reign'st above!
I know thou wilt me hear:
When for this scene of peace and love,
I make my prayer sincere.
The hoary sire-the mortal stroke,
Long, long be pleased to spare !
To bless his little filial flock,
And show what good men are.
She, who her lovely offspring eyes
With tender hopes and fears,
O bless her with a mother's joys,
But spare a mother's tears !
Their hope, their stay, their darling youth,
In manhood's dawning blush;
Bless him, thou God of love and truth,
Up to a parent's wish!
The beauteous, seraph sister band,
With earnest tears I pray,
Thou know'st the snares on every hand,
Guide thou their steps alway!
Surpasses me to know:
that known to thee
All wretched and distrest;
Obey thy high behest.
From cruelty or wrath!
Or close them fast in death!
To suit some wise design ;
To bear and not repine!
Of all the human race !
Their stay and dwelling place!
Beneath thy forming hand,
Arose at thy command :
This universal frame,
Was ever still the same.
Which seem to us so vast,
Than yesterday that's past.
Is to existence brought:
Return ye into naught !"
In everlasting sleep ;
With overwhelming sweep.
In beauty's pride array'd ;
All wither'd and decay'd.
Alas! it's no thy neebor sweet, The bonnie lark, companion meet! Bending thee 'mang the dewy weet!
Wi' spreckled breast.
The purpling east.
Amid the storm,
Thy tender form. The flaunting flowers our gardens yield, High sheltering woods and wa's maun shield, But thou beneath the random bield
O'clod or stane, Adorns the histie stibble-field,
Unseen, alane. There, in thy scanty mantle clad, Thy snawy bosom sun-ward spread, Thou lifts thy unassuming head
In humble guise ;
And low thou lies !
And guileless trust,
Low i' the dust.
Of prudent lore,
And whelm him o'er! Such fate of suffering worth is given, Who long with wants and woes has striven, By human pride or cunning driven,
To misery's brink,
He, ruin'd, sink!
Full on thy bloom,
Shall be thy doom !
Thy slender stem;
Thou bonnie gem.
I. ALL hail! inexorable lord ! At whose destruction-breathing word,
The mightiest empires fall ! Thy cruel wo-delighted train, The ministers of grief and pain,
A sullen welcome, all !
I see each aimed dart;
And quivers in my heart.
Then lowering, and pouring,
The storm no more I dread; Though thickening and blackening Round my devoted head.
II. And, thou grim power, by life abhorr'd, While life a pleasure can afford,
0! hear a wretch's prayer !
To close this scene of care !
Resign life's joyless day;
To stain my lifeless face;
Within thy cold embrace !
Their annual round have driven,
Are so much nearer heaven.
The infant year to hail ;
In Edwin's simple tale.
Is charged, perhaps, too true;
An Edwin still to you !
The real, harden'd wicked,
Are to a few restricked :
An' little to be trusted ;
Their fate we should nae censure, For still th' important end of life
They equally may answer ;
Though poortith hourly stare him ;
When wi' a bosom crony ;
Ye scarcely tell to ony.
Frae critical dissection ;
Luxuriantly indulge it;
Though naething should divulge it! I wave the quantum o' the sin,
The hazard of concealing; But och! it hardens a' within, And petrifies the feeling!
VII. To catch dame Fortune's golden smile,
Assiduous wait upon her ; And gather gear by every wile
That's justified by honour; Not for to hide it in a hedge,
Not for a train-attendant; But for the glorious privilege Of being independent.
To haud the wretch in order;
Let that aye be your border;
Debar a' side pretences ;
Must sure become the creature;
And e'en the rigid feature;
Be complaisance extended;
For Deity offended!
I. I LANG hae thought, my youthfu' friend,
A something to have sent you,
Than just a kind memento;
Let time and chance determine;
And, Andrew dear, believe me,
And muckle they may grieve ye. For care and trouble set your thought,
E'en when your end's attained ; And a' your views may come to naught,
Where every nerve is strained.


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Tuesday, February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016 ~ My Daddy's Pencil & Silver Holder
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Genie, what a wonderful family story, thanks for sharing it with us this week. I can see why you treasure this. I hope that you have a bunch more treasure to share in the future.ReplyDelete
A beautiful old thing and lovely memories.ReplyDelete
Yes, it is difficult to photograph silver, but you've well captured the soul of the article.
Greetings from Germany and thanks for your comments
When you like my picture-stories, you should stroll through my blog, there are so many. It's my creative joy in the often very unpoetical alldays life...
That is wonderful, Genie!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 23, 2016 at 1:46 PM
Wow, your dad made it to a 100! The way you talk about your dad, you must have loved him. You did quite a good job capturing the silver as well as a the engraving! Have a joyful week!ReplyDelete
What a treasure for sure. I just love family stories.ReplyDelete
Oh, wow, Genie, what a treasure to have. I have never seen anything like it.ReplyDelete
You did a good job capturing the beauty of Silver in the photos, it is very, very difficult for me as well!ReplyDelete
What a lovely story to go along with your treasure, thank you for sharing!
I have never seen one of those before. I can imagine how handy they were to have back in the day. Nowadays people peck keys to make a note in an electronic device. Who ever has a pencil on them anymore? Maybe a pen...sometimes.ReplyDelete
I can imagine that you must be full of pride to wear such a treasure from your daddy. You captured it so well, that the engraving is easily to read.ReplyDelete
What an awesome family treasure.ReplyDelete
I love this. I had never heard of a pencil holder. What a treasure indeed.ReplyDelete
Beautiful Genie -- it's really neat you can wear this treasure! And I love the story about your name!ReplyDelete
Oh, what a long life! Then you've got a very long time had your father with you!ReplyDelete
And this keepsake sterling silver is just wonderful! Yes, once you have used the pins until they could no longer be hold. Today you already buy a new pencil, when the old one is still 10 cm long. LG Ulrike


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Welcome back to the fourth module of "Your Brilliant Idea".
Now this one is a short one (for me) because most of the work here, needs to be done by you (which explains why there is a layout change here with the various external links I've included in the Resources section)
In this module, it is up to you to DECIDE, based on all the research you HAVE done so far, whether you should:
- actually COMMIT to your "brilliant idea", or perhaps
- start over again.
Let's face it, if you've done all the research and testing that was talked about in the previous lessons, you should have a MOUNTAIN of information that can help you conclusively reach that decision!
I would strongly suggest however, that you NOW go and seek proper legal and financial advice from qualified professionals BEFORE you jump in too far!
These people are able to help you address ALL the legal and financial concerns involved in the actual establishment of your business, in relation to the specific situation in your country 🙂
If you DO decide to proceed with your idea… the word you have to focus on now is COMMITMENT – and stay on the path to DOING what is necessary to give that idea the best chance of succeeding!
Your objective remember, is to be different enough from your competition, so that you rise above all the noise in your marketplace!
And please, be wary of all those bright shiny objects I have constantly warned you about earlier… They are there to take your focus AWAY from what REALLY needs to be done!!!
If you decide NOT to proceed with your original idea… please don't be discouraged! THAT is a GOOD outcome, believe it or not!
Remember that "failure" IS very likely, so you can now go back and look at OTHER ideas with a more informed mindset 🙂 And that should give you a headstart with your next attempt!
Finally… a very quick note about the "name" you might choose for your business. To be brutally honest, if you are just starting out online, the simplest way to do it is to trade under your own name as a Sole Proprietor!
- It's cheaper for starters – no unnecessary expense LOL !
- You have every legal right to use your own name.
- It's easy to set up a bank account.
- And it helps build YOUR brand for longevity!
But don't just take my word for it – please check further with a professional for advice on this!
As for any domain names which you might need later for your website/s? It does NOT usually matter when you register most of these, what your "business name" is.
My "normal" advice is that you should register (a variation of) yourownname.com first!
Set that up to use as your "base" to learn, to explore, and to fiddle, with the many different ideas etc you will have 🙂
You will, later on, probably be registering other domain names for the different products or services you decide to offer. But for now, don't worry too much about them. If you want to worry about anything now… get yourownname.com 🙂
The "Resources" tab shows some external links you might find particularly useful at this stage of your journey.
Useful Government Small Business Links
• USA – Small Business Administration
• UK – Business and self-employed
• AUS – ATO Starting your own business
OTHER Useful Small Business Links
• USA – Dead-End Business Ideas
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I nearly titled this post, "Something Fishy is Going On", but I didn't want to give the wrong impression.
When we decided to spend Christmas in Utah, the one thing my husband was really excited about was fishing. Yes, in the cold. Yes, in the snow! Yes, he clearly has less sanity than I have, but in totally different ways!
Anyhoo! We threw him a little fishing-themed birthday dinner at my parents house. I made a yummy tilapia (with fish sticks for the kids). Dessert was fishing bait (I mean chocolate cream pie with crushed oreos and gummy worms). I had planned to have more fishing games for the kids, but since my husband had to be born right before Christmas, some plans had to go unexecuted.
But probably the most interesting and time-consuming part about the birthday celebration, was his birthday sign that the kids and I made. I found clip-art of a trout on-line and printed it out in a variety of sizes on cardstock. I let the kids color the fish, and cut out the letters to spell, "Happy B-Day Barry," My daughter was the one applying the letters, and didn't quite understand my vision, or they would be vertical instead of horizontal, but we strung those fishes up, just like my husband strings up the trout he catches (he told me that this would be way past the legal limit for a day of fishing). I also had a smaller sign that read "Happy Birthday Barry! You're quite a catch!"
And he did go fishing in the cold and catch a few fish! Not my idea of birthday fun, but I think he had a great time!
Just a little bit of partying to whet your appetite for our big Party Party on Thursday! I hope you all will participate. Remember there will be at least one prize! I'm still a little fuzzy on the details, but right now I'm calling it a party in a package! (Not to mention being totally raved about on my blog!) I hope you all will participate!


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In the presence of such massive stars as Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar and Suarez, it's very easy for other players in La Liga to get lost in the shadows. In fact, the Spanish league is full of technically-gifted players that rarely make the headlines.
So, with the start of the new season just around the corner, it seems like a good time to check out some of the up-and-coming talent that will be gracing the Spanish grass this term.
Sergio Araujo
Team: Las Palmas
Position: Forward
Age: 23
Born: Buenos Aires, Argentina
With notable clubs such as Celtic and Real Sociedad knocking on the door, it seemed inevitable that newly-promoted Las Palmas would lose the player that spearheaded their successful promotion campaign last term.
Therefore, it was considered something of a coup when the Canary Islanders secured the services of the former Boca Juniors striker on a permanent basis this summer.
For Araujo, the decision to stay was easy. After three years of being loaned out by his parent club, the youngster had finally found an environment where he felt comfortable and could express himself on the pitch.
With a record of 25 goals in 43 matches, it is no surprise that coach Paco Herrera was so keen to hang on to the 23-year-old ahead of their new La Liga adventure.
Borja 'Baston'
Age: 22
Born: Madrid
Team: Eibar (on loan from Atletico Madrid)
Position: Forward
Incredibly, Borja 'Baston' Gonzalez has been an Atletico Madrid player since the age of four. Originally a goalkeeper, he later switched positions and established himself as a talented centre forward. After scoring prolifically for the B team, he was promoted to the first team at the age of 17 and spent the subsequent five seasons out on loan.
Last year, he was sent to Segunda Division side Real Zaragoza and scored 23 goals in 39 appearances making him the highest ever scorer for the club at second division level. Unfortunately, he picked up an injury late in the season and missed some vital games.
Despite his absence, the club from Aragon still made it to the play-offs but missed out on promotion after losing in the final to Las Palmas.
Hid performances attracted interest from many clubs, but Atletico were reluctant to agree to a permanent sale and another loan move was agreed.
As a result, the player known as 'Baston' will get a chance to prove himself in the top flight this season as he lines up for Basque club SD Eibar.
Ruben Pardo
Age: 22
Born: Rincón de Soto, Spain
Club: Real Sociedad
Position: Midfield
Despite being just 22 years of age, the Riojan-born midfielder has already made more than 120 first team appearances for the team from San Sebastian. Last season, he reaffirmed his position in La Real midfield after impressing new coach David Moyes with a run of top class performances.
The youngster does not look out of place alongside such experienced heads as Esteban Granero and Xabi Prieto and was the joint-top assist provider for the Basque Country side last season.
In 2011 he was part of the Spanish national team that won the European Under-19 Championship in Romania and has since made seven appearances for the Under-21s.
Cristiano Piccini
Age: 22
Born: Florence, Italy
Team: Real Betis
Position: Right-back
Since making his one and only appearance for his home-town club Fiorentina in 2010, the young right-back has spent his career on loan at clubs in Italy and Spain.
Last year, his spell at Real Betis was hampered by injury but he did enough to convince coach Pepe Mel that he deserved a permanent contract.
The four-year deal includes a buyback option for the Italian club.
Pablo Pérez
Age: 22
Born: Gijon, Spain
Team: Sporting Gijon
Position: Midfield
Pablo Pérez is surely a name that football fans will be hearing much more of in the coming years. At just 22 years of age, the former Gijon academy player has already developed into one of Spain most exciting midfielders.
His rise through the ranks has been meteoric and despite only making his first team debut last year, he has already chalked up 40 appearances and seven goals.
Well aware of the talent on their hands, Sporting wasted no time in putting a new five-year contact (with a substantial buyout fee) on the table last November.
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LSU's Harris throws 4 touchdowns in stealth scrimmage
BATON ROUGE — LSU's stealth passing game continued to thrive in secrecy behind returning starting quarterback Brandon Harris at a closed scrimmage Saturday at Tiger Stadium, according to Tigers coach Les Miles. Reporters are not allowed to watch LSU's scrimmages, and Miles tends to make up the statistics during his post-scrimmage press conferences.
"He completed 15 or 16 passes out of 21," Miles said Saturday and estimated Harris' passing yardage at 227. And Harris threw four touchdown passes, which would be a career high, if it had been in a game.
Miles said backup quarterback Jake Etling, a junior transfer from Purdue, was 10-of-15 for 66 yards. With other reserve quarterbacks in the mix, Miles estimated LSU threw for 406 yards. LSU has not thrown for 400 yards or more in a game since Rohan Davey completed 35 of 44 passes for 528 yards on Nov. 3, 2001, in a 35-21 win at Alabama. Miles said his team of quarterbacks completed 41 of 52 passes in a scrimmage last week. If those numbers had been compiled in a game, it would be a school record.
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Some of former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson's best "games" were also at scrimmages not seen by many other than Miles. Miles continued to praise Harris, whom he said was 16-of-20 for 246 yards in that scrimmage last week.
"He's ready to be the quarterback," Miles said of a quarterback who started every game last season. "I felt like Brandon had a sharper scrimmage than the scrimmage before. That was the kind of scrimmage we're used to seeing."
Harris did complete 26 of 51 passes for 324 yards in the loss to Ole Miss last season despite a hernia.
Harris threw a 63-yard touchdown pass to 2016 signee wide receiver Dee Anderson Saturday, Miles said. Anderson, one of five early enrollees from the class of 2016 going through spring practice, caught four passes for 89 yards. Sophomore tight end Foster Moreau caught four passes for 54 yards. Sophomore tailback Leonard Fournette led all rushers with 65 yards on seven carries. Backup freshman tailback Derrius Guice carried 10 times for 46 yards. Sophomore wide receiver D.J. Chark of Alexandria had a 50-yard run on an end around. He rambled 79 yards for a touchdown in LSU's 56-27 Texas Bowl victory over Texas Tech last December.
The passing numbers — if accurate — could have been so high because LSU's top three cornerbacks did not play in the scrimmage. Junior Tre'Davious White sat out with a minor ankle injury, but he has a chance of playing in the spring game that concludes spring practice at 3 p.m. Saturday. (Reporters can attend that scrimmage, and statistics will be recorded by LSU's sports information staff.) Starting freshman cornerback Kevin Toliver II has not been participating in spring practice as he had offseason shoulder surgery. And freshman Donte Jackson, another cornerback who started last season, was suspended from the rest of spring drills last week as he has academic issues, but he is expected to return to good standing by August.
LSU's Brandon Harris has big day passing in scrimmage
SIONE TEUHEMA POSSIBLY DONE: Sophomore defensive end Sione Teuhema has been suspended from the football team, Miles said Saturday, but did not specify why. "He is currently under suspension, and we don't know that that suspension will conclude ever," Miles said.
Teuhema did not practice last week and was not at the scrimmage Saturday. He was suspended for three games last season for reasons Miles also did not give. A backup who has played in 16 games in two seasons, Teuhema was expected to be a vital part of new LSU defensive coordinator's new 3-4 defense as an outside linebacker/defensive end.
NOTES: Freshman starting right guard William Clapp will be held out of the rest of spring practice with a hernia, Miles said. ... Junior middle linebacker Kendell Beckwith has been slowed by a knee sprain, but he is expected to play in the spring game Saturday.
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Schlage Connect BE469NX CAM 619 Touchscreen Deadbolt
The Schlage Connect BE469NX CAM619 Touchscreen Deadbolt is a great addition to your home security system. If you want to keep your family as safe as possible, you will definitely want to take the time to look into this particular option because of everything that it has to offer.
Installation and Setup
As long as you have at least a little bit of experience when it comes to small DIY projects, you should not have any problems whatsoever installing this touchscreen deadbolt. It is a basic deadbolt lock replacement and takes about 30 minutes with a Phillips screwdriver. If you are replacing a fairly new lock, you should have any issues when it comes to installing this device. Once you have it on your door, you will need to program in some user codes. This whole process shouldn't take very long at all.
Features and Design
The Connect has a very refined look that is definitely aesthetically pleasing. It is available in two different styles, including Century and the more retro Camelot. There are six finish choices for each of these options. The keypad on this deadbolt lock is quite large with backlit numbers and a fingerprint-resistant touchscreen that works even when it is wet or if you are wearing gloves.
The overall performance of the Schlage Connect is quite impressive to say the least. There is a key cylinder on the front of it, but you might not actually end up ever using it. All you really need to do is simply enter the four-digit code you choose to unlock the door rather than use a physical key. A lot of people find this to be very convenient and easy, so you might end up liking it better than using a key.
When it comes to wireless access, the Connect can store up to 30 different user codes that can be enabled and disabled at any time for custom access. It also has a built-in alarm that can be set to activate under a number of different scenarios. A great choice for your home security system.
Schlage Z-Wave Connect Camelot Touchscreen Deadbolt
The Schlage Z-Wave Connect Camelot is another excellent choice that you will want to take a close look at before making a final decision.
Installation and Setup
This is a very user friendly lock that is incredibly easy to install and should take you more than about half an hour. You will find that this lock can be installed on almost any door, and it can be fairly easy to get overwhelmed with all of the hardware that is included.
Features and Design
The Connect Camelot definitely has a sleek and fancy look that you will be sure to love and appreciate. It is available in satin nickel, matte black, bright chrome, satin chrome and aged bronze. The exterior lock is simply a rectangular plate that is of a decent size. It has a touch screen and a regular keyhole below it as a sort of backup. While you may not use the keyhole, it's still nice to know that it's there.
The interior part of the deadbolt may be somewhat of an eyesore because of the fact that it's so much larger than a few of its competitors, but it's still not that bad overall. Its resistive touch screen interface is designed to prevent smudges and fingerprints, so the lock's keypad will never have a dirty or unattractive look at all.
Once you have installed and programmed the Connect Camelot, you will find that it's definitely designed for ease-of-use. All you have to do to get started is simply touch the Schlage logo at the top of the screen and enter your four-digit passcode. You will find that this lock works very well on a consistent basis.
How do they Compare against each other?
The Schlage Connect BE469NX CAM 619 and the Conenct Z-Wave BE469 CAM 716 are very similar in terms of features and design, but there are a few noteworthy differences. It is important that you know how these two products compare to each other before deciding which one to purchase.
The fact is that the Connect Z-Wave BE469 CAM 716 is a bit more superior in terms of its overall functionality as well as aesthetic appeal, at least to many people. These touchscreen deadbolts both have a high-quality ANSI Grade 1 security design and are very durable. They also both have three different alert settings that you will be able to choose from.
You might find that the Schlage Connect BE469NX CAM 619 to be a bit more difficult to install than the other, so be prepared to spend some time setting it all up. All in all, these are both quality products that can add a lot to your current home security system.


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The Liquamelt adhesive system delivers up to a 50% improvement in mileage per pound and up to a 50% reduction or more in energy costs compared to traditional hot melt, according to the company. Additional benefits include a non-petroleum formulation based on 40% sustainable raw materials, elimination of heated hoses and related safety concerns, and a formulation composition that helps ensure no char or adhesion to packaging machinery for clean operation and easy cleanup.
The bulk feed capability delivers Liquamelt adhesive in a large container that is replaced when emptied. The bulk delivery option allows containers to be located remotely and the Liquamelt adhesive to be safely transferred from the sealed containers to the packaging machines through common non-heated fluid hoses. Because Liquamelt adhesive is supplied at room temperature and heated just prior to application by the Turboactivator technology located inside the packaging machine, heated transport hoses are not required.
Three bulk container sizes are offered: 30 liter drum, 50 gallon drum, and 2,500 pound tote. These options maintain the Liquamelt system's cool on delivery –hot on demand operating approach by easily delivering room temperature liquid adhesive from a variety of package options to the Liquamelt application equipment reservoir. Providing a closed, continuous fill operation is important in reducing waste, resulting in lower overall operating costs.
The gateway I/O option enables external communication and provides machine health status. It allows monitoring of the Liquamelt adhesive system by the OEM equipment and helps ensure efficient and reliable line operation.


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BlogRoll Review: Coal, Corn, and Creativity
Coal Revolt
In the US, several state governments have made efforts to stop the construction of new coal plants. Even major creditors like BofA are refusing to finance these projects.
Now, city governments are getting into the act. Maria Energia says:
The city decided to make the switch to avoid paying more for fossil fuel electricity in the future, when carbon regulations (both California's state regulations and federal ones, like a cap-and-trade policy) increase the cost of doing business with fossil fuels. Not to mention the "costs to society," like higher medical bills for lung-related diseases such as asthma.
Green electrons are better than brown ones!
Corn Debate
While there is strong evidence that ethanol produced from fermentation of corn sugars is not likely to reduce GHG emissions, there is greater hope that ethanol produced from cellulosic could be a sustainable solution for creating biofuels. Yet, there are many uncertainties in this process.
On company, POET, claims they have a cellulosic breakthrough. Robert Rapier at the R-Squared blog conducted an extensive interview with POET's VP of Science and Technology Dr. Mark Stower on their process.
This is really a fascinating and technically rigorous analysis of the corn ethanol debate. Great discussion on the socioeconomic implications as well. Thanks a lot, Robert!
Creative Sustainability
Patents are certainly a necessary aspect for innovation but in some ways it has been a hinderance when it comes to solutions needed for sustainability. In order to accelerate the transfer of ideas, other modalities of information sharing may complement and overcome some of the limitations of the existing patent system.
Joel Makower discusses these concepts through the GreenXchange.
** Also, the Green Agenda notes that the military is becoming increasingly concerned about the consequences of climate change.
** CleantechGreentech talked about PG&E's effort to power homes with cow dung.
** It's getting windy in Israel.


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This creamy mashed cauliflower really surprised us. No, it doesn't taste exactly like mashed potatoes, but I was surprised just how close. Now I find myself making this all the time and sitting down and eating an entire head of cauliflower (in the creamy mashed form).
This recipe tasted especially good after coming off a 30 day cleanse with no dairy! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Nutrition Facts:
Cauliflower – this low calorie vegetable is great at fighting inflammation, warding off cancer, and is great for heart health for starters.
Grass fed butter – real grass fed butter is not bad for us, unlike margarine, real butter is good for your heart, and is a great source of vitamin A. It also contains CLA which helps fight cancer. Enjoy!
- 1 head cauliflower - or 1 bag cauliflower rice
- 3 tbsp grass fed butter
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt (or more to taste)
- dash pepper
- dash garlic powder
- In a large pot bring about 6 cups of water to a boil. Cut head of cauliflower into large chunks. Using a food processor chop cauliflower until it looks like "rice". Don't over blend. Boil the cauliflower rice for 11-12 minutes. Rinse your food processor as you will be using it again. Strain cauliflower removing as much moisture as possbile. Place back into the food processor and add all other ingredients. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!


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The statistics are sickening. The UN reports approximately 200 million girls in the world today are 'missing'. India and China are said to eliminate more female infants than the number of girls born in the US each year.
Lianyungang in China has the worst infant gender ratio on record with 163 boys born for every 100 girls. Taiwan, South Korea and Pakistan are also countries in which unwanted female babies are aborted, killed or abandoned.


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WordWatchers' Annual Writing Retreat
I've been a member of WordWatchers writing group for fourteen years now and every January we pack our bags and go away together for a long weekend.
This year we went to the lovely Mill House in Devon. It was a perfect venue for us, quiet and relaxing with plenty of space so that we could all work together around big tables or hide away either alone or in twos and threes for intense discussions, mini-workshops or simply a chance to chat about our writing.
Parts of the longhouse date back to the sixteenth century and there are many quirky little nooks and a variety of interesting architectural features. In the evenings we sat by the woodturning stove with a glass of wine or two, putting the world to rights and discussing our hopes and dreams for our books.
Our food was beautifully cooked for us from fresh ingredients, some from the kitchen garden. Usually we self-cater but it was definitely a bonus this time not to have to stop working to prepare food for ten hungry writers!
Although the weather was wet during our visit, I enjoyed some fresh air while exploring the seven acres of grounds. An ancient leat (stream) ran alongside the house and it was very soothing to hear it bubbling away beneath my bedroom window during the night.
We're all working on different genres of novels but, whatever we write, we're passionate about exploring and improving our knowledge of the craft.
The annual retreat gives us vital time and space to exchange and share our skills, to critique each other's work and simply to enjoy the company of good friends.
To find out more about WordWatchers, visit the website here
2 responses to "WordWatchers' Annual Writing Retreat"
What a fabulous retreat. I loved the pictures. Thank you for sharing it all. X
It was a wonderful few days. Authors spend so much time working alone that it's a joy to get together and talk about what we write. It's always so inspiring.


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Feminine Sensibility in Tennessee Williams'
A Streetcar Named Desire
|by Pronita Mukherjee
Tennessee Williams has dragged some hidden subjects into limelight. An arch observer, as any true artist must be, he selected from an enormous store of impressions of people and presented them through synthesis of his art. He often shocks his audience by his themes like lynching, political chicanery, rape, incest, nymphomania, homosexuality, promiscuity, drug addiction, alcoholism, castration, impotence and cannibalism. He wrote plays that clearly reflected his own tensions and those of the times in which he was living.
Elia Kazan observes that it is,
"Desire" is a central word in Williams's work, but not necessarily meaning lust; it is the struggle to attain, through sex, some psychological and spiritual state that is always unattainable.
Blanche Dubois, is a woman struggling to escape the faults of her past and secure a new life for herself. Her many mistakes have turned her life upside down and created a host of problems for her to deal with. To help her deal with the extreme direness of her existence, Blanche often creates fantasies to make her life seem more stable than it actually is. She is a woman of illusions who attempts to hide the sordid details of her own past, including the suicide of her young husband, her attendant nymphomania, alcoholism from herself and from others. Throughout the play, Blanche subdues the demons of her past by deceiving herself and those around her into thinking that they don't exist. This method of coping with her problems make them even more disastrous when she is finally forced to face them.
She wants to escape from her past and existing present, so she seeks shelter in her sister's home. In order to forget the realities, she moves to fantasy. She views the ugly side of the society, totally different from her old south and Stanley is the representative of it. She wants to fight for Stella's existence and boldly expresses her views against Stanley. She sinks deeper into her alienated life and becomes a symbol of an existentially alienated soul. Stanley represents violence, vulgarity, animality, cruelty, brutality, bestiality and crudeness. He represents masculine virility, rationality, body and desire. He destroys Blanche who represents who represents beauty, culture, refinement, sensibility, sensitivity, decline, death, spirit and imbalance.
Her very schizophrenia is the result of aspiring to respectability and desire, an attempt to live in the world of animal passion and at the same time of gentlemen callers and the courteously well behaved. These two modes clash throughout the play, especially in Blanche's dialogues with Stanley, where heavy sexual suggestiveness is mixed with Blanche's language of high decorousness. Society cannot tolerate Blanche as a single woman. When she tries to establish social relations through sex, she becomes notorious as a prostitute and when she tries to achieve social respectability through marriage, nobody accepts her, which in turn creates more depression and more suppression.
Blanche is a character whose duality becomes apparent as the play progresses. This duality is derived from a conflict between sexual longing and the spiritual side of her nature in a world that sees the two as separate, when in fact they are combined in every person.
Main theme of the play is related to Blanche who is lonely, insecure and unstable in sex relationship. The theme unfold Blanche's willingness for a new relationship. Blanche says:
Blanche's confrontation with reality has come with Mitch. Blanche's reality is her sordid past, her crumbling present and her abysmal future with its dark pools of nothingness. Her last ditch effort to make a permanent relationship or marriage with Mitch comes to nought. When he realises that she has been footloose, he too wants a physical relationship with her, but Blanche does not want this intimacy. She wants marriage and he believes that her soiled character disqualifies her from being his wife. His righteousness, the fact that she cannot find a man to be her husband, is a glaring truth which hurts Blanche tremendously. She drinks to allay, to mollify this hurt.
The plot which unravels Blanche's downfall is simplistic. It is replete with her past revealed to us in patches which keeps the tempo apace. The present is Blanche's renewal of her love for her sister Stella.
The protagonist Blanche is revealed to us piecemeal and this forms the plot. Interaction, both violent and emotional, is the other facet of plot and this takes place effectively between Blanche, Stella, Stanley and Mitch. To present his plot in a better light, Williams incorporates symbolism and theatrics.
With its lurid, pulpy, and melodramatic story, A Streetcar Named Desire has always been a tempting targets for critics. But in beautifully poetic language, the play raises certain timeless themes, including the search for love, the powerful and destructive force of sexuality, and the centrality of romance and imagination to give life meaning in a world of brute facts.
Blanche's speech is distinguished not merely by her cultural references. She alone uses correct grammar and varied syntax. Her vocabulary contains such Latinisms as 'heterogeneous', 'absconding', 'judicial' and 'recriminations'.
Tennessee Williams has visualised the protagonist Blanche in the light of a soft moth-like creature to such perfection that her destruction is inevitable. Stanley is her antithesis and he destroys her completely, physically and morally. We are left with immense compassion for the woman and understanding for Stanley; for, virility is explicit in every fibre of his being and to destroy Blanche is to prove himself.
Blanche appears on the stage before anyone has a chance to say anything about her. Yet, the very first words she utters begin the process of understanding her. She says,
Having lost the old family plantation, Belle Reve to the "epic fornications" of the male members of her family, she takes refuge in an early marriage to a boy of delicacy and refinement, a poet called Allan Grey. The love knot turns catastrophic with Blanche's sudden discovery and confrontation of Allan's homosexuality. This precipitates his suicide. Left alone, she seeks solace in fleeting contacts with strangers which give her the kind of reputation that ultimately results in her losing her job as a schoolteacher. Worn out, she now looks for refuge in her sister Stella's home. All through the play, we witness the struggle for supremacy between the uncouth yet sexually attractive Stanley and a sensitive yet promiscuous Blanche.
Blanche's sexuality is a product of her moth-like nature. Like a moth, she is a fragile, frivolous creature readily dazzled into destruction. Her sexual excesses are a kind of penance she inflicts upon herself to expiate the crime of cruelty she had committed towards her husband. She embraces, out of deep self-hatred, the very behaviour she abhors. By giving momentary solace to men, she seeks to give them the understanding she had once withdrawn from Allan.
Blanche hops from one love to another in search of intensity and excitement which a new love brings. A new conquest is always a boost to her vanity. Besides, it keeps her occupied leaving no time to ponder over the pitiful state of her emotional life.
Blanche's final tragic collapse comes when Stanley rapes her. Her spirit breaks and she accepts her fate. The play ends as Blanche is led away by a doctor who takes her to a mental asylum.
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