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First things first, let's get the site news out of the way. Regular readers of the blog will notice that it looks very different – I've been working on a redesign for some time now, and it finally went live today. So have a poke around, see what you think and if you spot anything out of place, please let me know.
The extra observant among you may have noticed the two new features. The first is a long overdue subscription service, so you can finally get Groan updates by email if you so wish. Just click here, enter your email address and you're away.
The second is the Beautiful Groan Podcast, which is due for launch on May 5 (a fortnight away), and will run every Wednesday from then on. And yes, I am aware that the first episode comes out four days before the season ends. My timing is impeccable.
So back to Arsenal news, and no matter where you go, it feels as if the season has ended. Barring a few worriers who are spending their time looking over their shoulders at City and Spurs (to think either can get near us considering their run-ins and the already substantial gap is fanciful in the extreme), everyone is talking about next season. And I'm not just referring to us fans – the club are at it too.
Nasri has been defending the lack of a trophy, claiming that this season has set us up well for next year:
"I think we have more merit as a club than those who have built their teams with millions of pounds whereas Arsenal have brought in young footballers, who have come here to play a certain kind of football and who have developed."
"I am hoping that our squad will stay unchanged because we are really good and with a year more experience, we can achieve some great things next season."
He isn't alone. Wenger claims this season to be a success, pointing to the sustained title challenge:
"I feel we have made huge steps forward this year compared to last year and the year before that. This year I feel we have appeased our fans a lot. We have always shown a great attitude, a great response when needed."
Aside from the questionable timing of praising the attitude of the players, you can't really argue with either quote. We have improved this year despite a deeper injury crisis, and those who believe us to be static forget how poor we were in the early stages of last season. Sorry defeats like the capitulation to Wigan were happening on a regular basis, but with an improved team ethic we have made great strides.
But am I alone in thinking these platitudes can wait a few weeks? We have three games to go, and whatever you think of our position, those games mean an awful lot. I don't mean as a bearing on the title race, which we're out of, or for securing Champions League football, which is assured with one good result, but as a way of finishing the season strongly, leaving the fans on a high throughout the summer, and giving us reason to look at the campaign with a smile, not the tainted memories of a late season collapse.
These three games could define how the entire season is viewed – close to the top pair, or fighting it out for third and fourth – and that alone gives them a huge importance. And when you take the opposition into account – Adebayor, Bellamy, Allardyce – you cannot say the season is done and dusted.
So while everything Nasri, Wenger and others says is true, those seasonal summaries can wait until the campaign is over. And it isn't over until we've given ourselves a feel good ending.
It isn't June. It isn't May. It is only April, and that means there's football to be played.
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Why is everyone going on about our improvement this season? We have lost eight times (in the league) so far this year compared to six in the entire campaign last year. Our only "improvement" is that Manure and Chelski are crap compared to last year. Last year we were outclassed by Manure in the CL twice + once in PL and Chelski in the league once. This year we have been outclassed by Barca twice, Chelski twice and Manure once. WHERE IS THE IMPROVEMENT??????
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Just so you know mate, those quotes came from the Arsenal Magazine, so they would have been before the spuds game.
i dont agree with nasri or wengers comments… nasri is quoted on several sites as saying as he thinks arsenal deserve more credit because of the football they play, and because arsenal and wenger arent just about winning trophies… seriously thats a f*ckin ridiculous statement to be making after the pathetic display against wigan and the toothless effort against sp*rs… we get more than enough credit for the football we play, but what he needs to realise is that passing the ball sideways and back for large periods of the game is pointless and the better teams actually dont mind this, as they cut us apart when given the chance to… im sick of hearing about how pretty our football is, when it ends in continual failure, cesc said earlier in the season he doesnt want everyone to be saying that arsenal are a great team to watch, but no one that wins trophies, our captain gets it, maybe he should explain it to wenger and a few of the players… he has a winning mentality and is desperate to win things with arsenal, players like nasri should be too…
As for making progress this year, granted we beat some of the teams we were drawing with last year, and we have a better points total than last season, but we have also conceeded more goals, been beaten more times, and been throughly spanked by our two closest rivals home and away, oh and not to mention that utd and chelsea havent been anywhere near the level the were last year, and we still failed to take advantage, i cant see that we made the kind or progress wenger is talking about, next season utd and chelsea will be better, if spuds get into europe they're going to be spending significant amounts to bring in players, and man city will probably spend 200 million… so next year will be harder again
Totally agree with you. We are a sideway team. Other weaker team can also play beatuifully if they go sideways and backwards. Just look at MU & Chelsea in their counter attacks.. 3-4 pinpoint passes and shoot to score(at least they try). In our beautiful game, we will pass till cow comes home….how many times our swift counter attack ends up to nothing in the thid quarter with countless passing. With a toothless attack and leaky defence, its not suprising that Blackburn could exploit our weakness for a win. If Blackburn can see our weakness, as the manager said it himself, why can't we see it?? We were supposed to have the easiest route among the title contenders for the last few games before the season ends. At one point, we were thought to have a chance to be champions.. Next year will be worst with Spurs and Man City raising the mark and getting stronger. We will be toughing out with teams like Wigan and Blackburn if we believe in our beautiful game approach (with no results).
Sounds like Cescs off, so were weakened again!
Based on what exactly?
The fact his old mans been skulking around Barca and were being linked with plenty of creative midfielders. As if we need any more!!
Phew..If every season is a success without any trophy ,I should doubt myself a dumb.If every season we fight for everything but end nothing,I may have to low my expectation from now on.I love this club ,that's for sure.However,a careefree lost like last weekend,should be a big,big disgrace.
Nice layout btw:) Can't wait for your Podcast
for the past five years we've being hearing the same old story from wenger that the team is improving but i dont think they ever think about winning any trophy because thats the reward of the game.
I agree with Eskil. Where is the improvement?The gunners have been smashed/mugged by MU/Chelsea/ Barca. In fact when the cl sf pitted the gunners agaginst the red faced,he rubbed his hands in glee. His first words' were" We know how the gunners play".But do the gunners /AW know how these teams play?
To be beaten a few times in the epl and cl and still play the same game is naive/stupid.I I bet Mourino would not do such a thing. He would play anti soccer ie flood the midfield. Hit on the break instead of all out attack which in Arsenal's case is stupid/suicidal. The gunners defence is the worst among the top teams.With an incompetent goalie its a recipe no chef would tolerate.All these problems have been there for the last four years.
To compound matters our esteemed manager buys one kid after another when the team was crying for the experienced guys. Even our Russian said so.
Arsene knows what he has to do.Failure to act and if more kids are bought that;s it.
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DELLiVR Opening Keynote
Gary Radburn, Director, VR & AR, Dell
Listen to an inspiring talk about the VR and AR industry. Why you and your company will be affected by immersive technologies very soon and why you need to start creating them today to stay relevant in the future.
In-Depth Hands-On Field Workshop: 180°/360° Video Production and Post (Advanced Level)
Nick Harauz
The 360/VR video industry continues to grow with more channels for consuming immersive content than ever before. Combine this with new, affordable and evolved spherical cameras that simplify how you capture footage, and you have an industry on the verge of exploding. 360/VR is here to stay, and this field workshop is about getting you up and running in 360, providing you a thorough understanding of the workflow from production to post.
In this 2-day comprehensive workshop, Nick Harauz will empower attendees with the appropriate tools, knowledge and hands-on experience required to create their next immersive masterpiece and easily distinguish between their zenith and nadir.
The workshop is designed to provide:
The most thorough overview of 360/VR content creation. We'll take a look at its history, where it is to and future considerations – all while using 360 technology hands-on.
Maximize creativity and efficiency creating appealing 360 content and provide practical tips and practices and workflow advice attendees may apply to their very next 360 project.
You will learn:
What is 360/VR video and how do you make it immersive
A brief history of 360
Production and Post considerations before heading out to the field
An overview of 360 and 180 cameras available on the market
Ambisonic Sound recording
Lighting techniques and considerations
Hands- on time with current 360/VR cameras
Hands on experience on location filming with 360/VR gear
Day 2
You will learn:
An overview of stitching
Stitching footage with Mistika VR
Importing 360/VR Footage in Premiere Pro
Viewing 360 content
Editing and Reorienting 360 footage
Adding 360 transitions and effects
Applying Text and Graphics
Working and Monitoring Ambisonic sound
Performing a Basic Camera Rig Removal in After Effects
Exporting our 360/VR projects to youtube and Vimeo
Oculus Media Studio What Is It? Why Do You Need To Be In It?
Al Caudullo
One of the big announcements at Oculus Connect 6 this year was about Oculus Media Studio. As it was described there, Oculus Media Studio is a new set of tools that make it simple for creators to upload, publish, and analyze their immersive content.
It will be coupled with Oculus TV soon as a central hub where you can discover and watch media on your #OculusGo, #OculusQuest, and #GearVR. This gives access to every Oculus Headset on the market and with the constant hunger for content growing this is the perfect place to showcase your work. But not everyone can get accepted.
How do you get in?
What are they looking for?
What content are they looking for?
These answers and much more.
The Tools That Every VR Creator Needs
Al Caudullo
While Premiere and After Effects offer you the basic toolset there are many more out there. What are the ones that are best? What non-VR toolsets works well with VR?
I will go over the best of the best and show you how to use them in your workflow. This is a must-see session for serious VR Immersive Creators.
Beyond The Screen. Storytelling In Immersive Media (AR,MR,VR,XR)
Chris Bobotis
When the screen in front of us becomes the world around us, new possibilities are opened – not just for entertainment, but for virtually any type of content or experience. Hear from Chris Bobotis, former head of Immersive at Adobe and Founding Partner at Mettle, whose job is to help artists, filmmakers, and creative visionaries bring their talents to the new canvas and re-discover – or even reinvent – the art of narrative. Whether inventing new forms of creative expression, transforming customer experiences or igniting new business models, we can re-invent storytelling and content creation tools as we know them. Join us as we discuss storytelling in the context of technology and explore the evolution of stories across mediums.
Mettle Products for Immersive Content Creation (AR,MR,VR,XR).
Chris Bobotis
Chris Bobotis will showcase some of the Mettle products for Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. He will walk you through both AR & VR use cases and workflows. Chris will also touch on the notion of "Spatial Computing" and illustrate why true 3D is becoming increasingly important.
Pitching 360 VR Projects to Clients & How We Win & Deliver Them!
Lionel Chok
Received a 360 production enquiry from a client? Or know one whom you like to pitch to?
Either way, pitching and winning commissioned-based 360 for VR projects isn't quite the same as for traditional media; and delivering them upon completion can be quite a learning process as well.
So, what is the secret behind this? Or is there any, at all?
In this session, Lionel Chok from iMMERSiVELY will share his experience and learnings from their past 360 for VR projects – and the behind-the-scenes experiences of what transpired from enquiry to delivery.
Conceptualizing – Scripting & Directing 360 Narratives for VR
Lionel Chok
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In this session, Lionel Chok from iMMERSiVELY will share his experience and perspective of how one is able to creatively utilise various, different skillset – to effectively conceptualise, Script and Direct for the 360 VR medium.
Immersive Audio Trends and Tools
Amy Delouise
Immersive productions differ from those made for stereo and surround sound in their audio
production workflow, primarily because of the need to populate the Z axis with audio. We'll look at trends and tools for gathering spatial audio in the field, and some strategies for an immersive mix.
F1 Case Study – High Engagement Marketing using HR 360 Video
Andrew Psarianos
Singapore F1 wanted to bring attention back to race – apart from their high-ticket sales for concerts.
We created a suite of marketing tools that were used on a roadshow around Singapore to promote the F1 and experience the excitement of a race lap from the drivers point of view.
The session content will be based around the VR 360 content we produced for the Singapore F1 race; it was a marketing initiative that they engaged us for. We designed and created three VR experiences that were part of a country wide roadshow to promote the F1 race.
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Triple TroubleSeptember 21st, 2007 by Alex
Because I'm in a particularly generous mood today, I have three videos. Try not to get too excited. You're at work. It'll be embarrassing.
First off is a video blog. Now, I don't typically like video blogs (soon to be a very ironic statement), but I thought this one was really well done, though it does break down a bit towards the end.
After the jump, a video that features a dog. Who likes a waterslide. Really, it's probably the cutest thing you've ever seen. And a video that has absolutely nothing to do with SMITH whatsoever, but I like it anyway.
That is just ridiculously cute.
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Every room in your house should have one object with a "wow" factor. But if you're a city dweller living in a small apartment, then you might find it difficult to source accent pieces that don't take over your whole home. Our senior designers are on the case, and have these tips for accent pieces that make a grand statement in small spaces.
If you're trying to add an accent to a dark or windowless room, then consider a new set of wallpaper. The foyer in this Upper East Side apartment is a prime example. The gold, geometric pattern makes the space feel bright and fluorescent, even though there isn't a window in sight.
If you're trying to give your small space a luxurious statement piece, then consider adding a floor-length mirror. Not only will it open up the space, but it'll also give you the opportunity to pick out a luxurious and opulent frame. The art-deco mirror in this Upper East Side townhouse makes the foyer feel more expansive, and creates a grand entry for this mid-century home.
Who says that accent pieces can't be functional? We love the solid teak wood console in this Upper East Side luxury condo. Not only does it give this family of four some extra storage space, but it also adds a luxurious accent to their mid-century living room.
Area Rug
If you're trying to add a dramatic statement without taking up any room, then consider swapping out your area rug. A high-sheen option with a dramatic pattern, like the one we placed in this Upper East Side apartment, is great for adding an grand accent to your small space.
Sculptures as Accent Pieces
Have you ever seen a sculpture in a museum or gallery and wondered how it could fit into your home? Sculptural objects are not only decorative, but great for open-layout spaces. In this radiant townhouse, we placed one of our client's sculptures, a red alligator, in between the sitting area and the dining room. It distinguishes the two seperate spaces and highlights the artwork's dramatic color.
When placing accent pieces throughout your home, think vertically. The hanging light fixtures in this TriBeCa loft are an incredible accent because they match the space's rustic-chic look and have an eye-popping effect.
Custom-Made Furniture
If you want to splurge on an accent piece for the home, consider a custom-fabricated furniture piece. Custom-made pieces can be shaped to the exact specifications of your home, and allow you to show off your personal design style. In this Central Park Penthouse, we custom-fabricated these barstools with Edelman leather and fabrics from Pollack.
And if you're completely out of space to add an accent piece, then consider giving your ceiling a touch-up. In this Greenwich country estate, we added a gold ceiling to the library. It brightens the space and adds a dramatic accent without taking up any extra space.


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CASTORLAND, NY – Ronald Utendahl, 68, of CNY DSO Route 410 IRA, passed away, Monday morning, May 28, 2018 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY.
A funeral will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville. Burial will be in Beaches Bridge Cemetery, Watson. Calling hour will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018, prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
He is survived by his mother; his housemates and caregivers. He is predeceased by his father.
Ronald was born on May 28, 1950 in Bronx, NY, a son of the late George Utendahl and Mildred Robertson Utendahl.
Ronald lived for many years in the Rome, NY area and moved to Castorland in 2010.
He attended Castorland Day Habilitation and enjoyed music, food at local restaurants and exploring his environment.
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Aug 30, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank has decided to keep its key interest rates steady despite rising inflation and high private sector credit growth.
The full text of the statement is reproduced below.
Monetary Policy Review – August 2016
Both headline and core inflation, measured on a year-on-year basis, edged down in July 2016. The normalisation observed in domestic supply conditions as well as the suspension of the revisions made to certain taxes moderated consumer price inflation.
However, the underlying upward trend in inflation, as reflected in annual average price changes, appears to have continued thus far during the year. On the external front, the deficit in the trade account is estimated to have expanded by 2.2 per cent during the first half of 2016, on a year-on-year basis, as external demand remained relatively weak.
Earnings from tourism were estimated to have increased by around 16.7 per cent during the period from January to July 2016, with a record number of tourist arrivals during the month of July. Workers' remittances increased by 3.8 per cent during the first seven months of the year. These inflows, coupled with the renewed foreign interest in investments in government securities and the realisation of medium to long term financial flows to the government, eased the pressure on the balance of payments and the exchange rate.
Meanwhile, gross official reserves were estimated to have improved to US dollars 6.5 billion by end July 2016 from US dollars 5.3 billion in end June 2016. Monetary expansion remained high in the month of June 2016. Credit granted to the private sector by commercial banks continued to increase at a significantly high rate of 28.2 per cent in June 2016, on a year-on-year basis, in comparison to 28.0 per cent recorded in the previous month.
A high intake of credit to the Industry and Services sectors together with a substantial growth in personal loans and advances drove the credit expansion during the first half of the year. Reflecting these developments, the growth of broad money (M2b) accelerated to 17.0 per cent in the month of Economic Research Department 30-08-2016 12-12-2012 2 June 2016 from 16.5 per cent recorded in the previous month.
According to the available indicators, the high growth of private sector credit and broad money has continued in to the month of July 2016 as well. In the meantime, short term interest rates increased considerably in response to monetary tightening measures adopted by the Central Bank during the first seven months of the year, leading to a sharp upward adjustment in both lending and deposit rates in the financial sector.
The Monetary Board, at its meeting held on 30 August 2016, observed that the impact of the policy measures adopted during the first seven months of the year through increasing policy interest rates and the Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR) is being transmitted to the economy gradually.
As such, the growth in monetary and credit aggregates is likely to decelerate during the remainder of the year to a level supportive of maintaining mid-single digit inflation in the medium term. Accordingly, the Monetary Board decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank unchanged at 7.00 per cent and 8.50 per cent, respectively.
Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) 7.00%
Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) 8.50%
Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR) 7.50%


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Parrish/Harris/Slone House
This is the Harris/Slone House
on North Franklin Street.
It is scheduled to be restored.
Mary Childers Slone left her entire estate
to the National Trust, including the house,
money and a wide variety of furniture.
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This picture, provide by Craig Asbury, came
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From the Kirksville Daily Express July 4, 2004
|Architect plans make-over
for Kirksville landmark
By Erica Mercer
A local landmark will be taking on a new look in the near future.
The 129-year-old house on the corner of North Franklin and Burton street is now under the control of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is currently reviewing restoration plans for the property.
Susan Richards Johnson, an architect specializing in historic preservation from Kansas City, Mo., and associated Julie Cawby visited Kirksville on Thursday and Friday to begin making preparations for the project. The National Trust hired the firm to renovate the house's exterior.
The property was deeded to the Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic property, after its last owner Mary Slone died in April 2003.
The house was built in 1875 by Captain Thomas C. Harris. Harris, a New York native and officer with the Union Army during the Civil War, is said to have owned the historic woolen mills in Kirksville. He also served as a city councilman in 1875 and later was appointed Justice of the Peace.
The house has changed hands numerous times since its construction. It was bought by Dr. John Burton around 1890, only to be sold to Dr. A. Washington Parrish around 1895. Victor and Bert Parrish, two of Parrish's sons, took ownership of the property after his death.
Everella Murdock, a family friend of the Parrish's, began renting the first floor of the house in 1939, only to acquire full ownership of the property in 1951 when Bert Parrish died. After her death, Murdock left the property to her daughter, Mary Childers Slone.
Slone moved to Nebraska in the 1980s to be with her son George. The house has been empty ever since. George died in 2002, leaving Slone with no relatives to care for the house.
Richard Douglas McClain, Slone's lawyer and friend in Lincoln, Neb., said Slone treasured the house and talked of it often.
Michael Mulford, executor of Slone's estate, said she left her entire estate to the National Trust, including the house, money and a wide variety of furniture.
George Siekkinen, senior architect for the National Trust, came to visit the property earlier this year. The National Trust opened up the restoration project to area architects about three months ago, Richards Johnson said.
She said several people referred her firm to Siekkinen. She also said she was excited to be working on the project.
This week's trip was devoted to field measure and to document the existing conditions of the house. This process will help to create base drawings for her team and record of the existing state of the house.
Next, a consultant from part of Richard Johnson's team, Historic Preservation Services, will be doing historic reviews and research to compile a document about the historic value of the house, the community and events in Kirksville from around the time the house was built.
Richards Johnson said she will return in a few weeks with a more staff to assess the house and draw up plans for the exterior restoration.
This first phase of the project will deal with wall movement, water infiltration, grading around the existing building, window and roof repairs and the removal of a northwest wing and garage that were added to the house sometime within the last 50 years.
Richards Johnson said compared to other properties she has worked with, the condition of the house is fair.
"It's at a point in its life where if something isn't done very quickly, it will go to really poor [condition] in a very short amount of time," she said.
Richards Johnson said the lack of heat in the building has led to the deterioration of the home. Several sections of plaster have tumbled to the floor from water leaks freezing and expanding. She said it was lucky there was no indoor plumbing because bursting pipes can wreak a lot of havoc.
But the overall construction of the house and detail in it is very interesting, she said. From being in the house, Richards Johnson said she and Cawby believe the north wing of the house was built sometime during the mid-1800s with the Italianate, more impressive section of the house being added on.
A majority of the house's original structure remains intact, including some of the glass, hardware, light fixtures and the large staircase and banister inside the front door.
The monitor, the structure at the top of the roof which is mostly ornamental, was removed in 1965 because it leaked. It was replaced shortly thereafter and is in good condition, Richards Johnson said. It still leaks but she said she thinks it has the original floor and windows.
Richards Johnson said bids for the project are scheduled to be opened sometime in mid-September with the hopes to have construction completed before winter.
Siekkinen said after this first phase of restoration is completed, the National Trust will develop an easement to protect the property and then sell it to a preservation-minded owner. The owner will then be responsible for the remainder of the restoration while following guidelines imposed by the easement.
Verlin Wilhite was appointed administrator of the property after Slone's death. He said he has known her since 1955 and has been doing odds jobs for her for many years. After she left Kirksville, Wilhite would assist Slone when she had problems with the property.
Slone hired someone else to take care of the grounds, he said.
Wilhite said most of the restoration is unfolding the way Slone wanted it, but he thinks she wanted the house to be more like a museum.
"It's one of the neater things to happen in Kirksville," he said.
From the Kirksville Daily Express ... Saturday, May 28, 2005
This Old House: University volunteers excavate historic Parrish House for National Trust renovation project
By MATTHEW WEBBER/Daily Express News Reporter
KIRKSVILLE - After one morning of work, a group of volunteer archaeologists had unearthed bone fragments, dog teeth and a piece of a bottle.
But the professors and students digging and sifting at one of the oldest houses in Kirksville on Friday were more excited about the dirt.
More specifically, they were curious what the dirt, concrete and other levels of earth could tell them about the history of 1308 N. Franklin St., a 135-year-old house left empty for the last 20 years.
"We're just kind of getting the sense of what this space is and what the different textures of dirt are that we're encountering," said Amber Johnson, an assistant professor of anthropology at Truman State University, a few hours after beginning work.
"Most of what archaeologists do is not very glamorous," Johnson admitted, as clouds of dust rose behind her.
"It's learning to pay attention to the colors and textures of soil and paying attention to whether there are tiny little pebbles or charcoal in it, which tells us about what activities might have been like in the past."
From Friday until sometime later this week, Johnson, her husband, Lewis Binford, and five university students are excavating and mapping part of the lawn at the old Thomas Harris House, or Parrish House, at the corner of Franklin and Burton streets, to try to uncover those activities.
The information they gather will help the National Trust for Historic Preservation determine how best to renovate the house and return it as closely to possible to the way it looked when Capt. Thomas C. Harris, a Union officer during the Civil War, had the house built for his family around 1870, according to a document prepared by the National Trust.
Until Thursday - two days ago - when a two-man construction crew toppled the walls, the space in which these seven volunteers are sweating and raising dust was the foundation for a family room, which is believed to have been built as an addition sometime in the 1950s.
Before that, the space is believed to have been a wooden porch, which the National Trust plans to re-create, said Johnson, whose findings so far corroborate the existence of the porch.
However, due to the composition of soil at the dig site and its proximity to a former well, Johnson believes the house's former inhabitants used the space for other purposes throughout its past.
"The hard-packed dirt places are telling us that this was a space that wasn't just lawn and gardens, or not just the loose dirt under a porch, but it was actually a place where people probably kept it swept clean and may have done other activities outside the house," Johnson said.
"This would have been a major traffic zone from the house to the well."
The usage of the family room/porch space has changed almost as frequently as the house's ownership.
In 1895, a local doctor, Albert Washington Parrish, bought the house, where he and his family lived for nearly 40 years.
Several other families have owned the house, which has been sitting vacant and unoccupied since 1982 or 1983, when its most recent owner, Mary Childers Slone, moved out, with only the occasional vandal entering the property.
After Slone died in April 2004 and left the house to the National Trust in her will, the organization's senior architect contacted Johnson to inquire about architects in the area.
Johnson volunteered herself and her students for the project, so the students, four of whom had never participated in an archaeological dig before, could get hands-on experience in their chosen field.
"I thought it would be a good excuse to get a few of my students some experience doing archaeology and seeing how archaeologists work and what they can learn from changes in the texture in soil and little tiny scraps of things," Johnson said.
She and her students have been proceeding with the work with caution, "just kind of starting from scratch," she said.
"We're piece-plotting, which means we're getting the three-dimensional coordinates of anything we find in situ, left in place," she said. "They're doing mapping of each three-meter-square grid as we go.
"Then we'll have all of that information so we can do a map, not only of the current surface, but, each time we go down a layer, we'll have a new map."
Although movies often portray archaeology as an exciting adventure, full of hidden treasure and other priceless artifacts, the Kirksville volunteers are finding the reality of archaeology is slower-paced but no less exciting.
"A lot of the allure of archaeology is the big, fancy stuff and the cool artifacts. Everybody imagines digging for treasure and finding really cool things," said Johnson, pointing out the remains of concrete pilasters in the dirt.
"[But] we're getting excited about finding little tiny scraps of burnt bones, because it's something where you can say something about activity."
From the bones to the pilasters to the dusty process of mapping, senior Ashley Young said he appreciates having the chance to learn some of the history of the famous house and the tools of his future profession.
"This is my first introduction to actual field archaeology, so everything I'm doing here I'm learning is really helpful," said Young, of Princeton, Mo.
Perhaps more importantly, the first-time excavator has the opportunity to get his hands dirty for a fun - and once-in-a-lifetime - summer project.
"It's very interesting," Young said.
"You don't want to go too fast because you might overlook something.
"You don't want to come into the dig with any presuppositions or presumptions as to what you're going to find and kind of treat everything objectively as if everything you find is in some way important.
"By nature, it's a destructive process. We can't go back and do it over again. This is the only time it's ever going to happen."
After the volunteers map the site and collect artifacts, they will prepare a report for the National Trust that will help the organization renovate the house.
After that, Johnson isn't sure what will happen to the house, although she thinks the National Trust will try to sell it to a preservation-minded buyer as a residence, bed and breakfast or tourist attraction.
"We're hoping they'll be able to fix it up some and have something fun happen at the house," Johnson said. "I'm looking forward to seeing what happens."


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William Paterson University hires openly gay president, Richard Helldobler
WAYNE — An openly gay, Bowling Green-educated scholar with a strong background in theater was appointed as the new president of William Paterson University on Thursday.
Richard J. Helldobler, 56, now the interim president of Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, will be the eighth chief administrator in the college's 163-year history when his appointment takes effect on July 1.
"The courage of the board of trustees, and acceptance of the community of an openly gay president, speaks to how William Paterson is living their values," Helldobler said by phone on Thursday.
Frederick Gruel, chairman of the board, said Helldobler will be paid $330,000 per year. He said the new president's three-year contract does not guarantee annual raises, but that he is eligible to receive them if he meets certain goals.
Gruel said he believed Helldobler is the first openly gay president the university has ever had.
Gruel said the new president was picked from a field of roughly 100 candidates, four of whom were interviewed last month.
"Qualifications are of the utmost importance," Gruel said. "To us, he was clearly the best choice we could have possibly made for that position. That was the thing that carried the day."
Helldobler will succeed Kathleen Waldron, 69, who plans to retire. She is paid $342,000 per year.
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Waldron, who is credited with broadening the university's academic offerings, including a second doctoral program in clinical psychology, withstood a vote of no confidence by William Paterson's faculty in May.
Gruel defended Waldron on Thursday, maintaining that her decision to retire was motivated by her age — not by the faculty's vote.
Helldobler holds a doctorate and a master's degree, both in theater, from Bowling Green State University and a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Toledo.
Before serving in his current position, which he assumed two years ago, he was vice president of academic affairs at Shepherd University, a liberal-arts college in West Virginia, and associate provost at California University of Pennsylvania.
Helldobler's career in academia began at California in 1990, when he joined its faculty as a member of the department of theater and dance. After 10 years, including a stint as that department's chairman, he became dean of the university's college of liberal arts.
His background in theater includes establishing a ballet company and summer program at California. He also served on the board of directors for the Persad Center and Renaissance City Choir, an LGBTQ+ ensemble, both of which are in Pittsburgh.
Helldobler stressed on Thursday that he will embrace William Paterson's diversity, noting that it was one of the reasons he applied for the job there.
"I was certainly drawn to the institution, based on the students they serve," Helldobler said. "I think the work they're doing there is critically important."
William Paterson's student body of nearly 11,000 students is on par with the enrollment of Northeastern Illinois, which has more than 9,500 students.
Both universities are designated by the federal government as Hispanic-serving institutions, meaning they are offered grants to assist first-generation, low-income Hispanic students.
Helldobler took flak last year when he attended the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The trip was paid for by a university foundation that raises money from private donors to "advance the interests and welfare of the university," according to a Chicago Sun-Times report.
The trip came amid reported financial problems at Northeastern Illinois that ultimately led to the university's implementing unpaid furloughs and slashing jobs.
Helldobler said Thursday that his predecessors at Northeastern Illinois went to presidential inaugurations and that it was a tradition for university leaders to go.
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The history of Thai money used as a medium of exchange and to settle accounts before the adoption of Thai baht coins and banknotes include novel designs and forms. For Thai people, money was considered as the symbol of civilization. Currency itself reflected faith in religion, culture, the customs and traditions of each era and also serve as a record of the development of Thailand.[citation needed]
The land which is now Thailand was once inhabited by various pre-historic communities. These groups of people left a heritage of social culture and ceremonies.[citation needed]
In the ancient days of Thai society, before money was created to serve as a medium of exchange, humans traded goods by bartering for products of similar value. However, many products differed in quality, and buyers and sellers differed in their assessments of value and in their requirements. To facilitate product sales, several mutually-agreed commodities came into use as mediums for exchange.[citation needed]
The Indo-China Peninsula or "Suvarnabhumi" which means 'golden peninsula', was the geographical area on which Thailand is presently situated. These ancient kingdoms were a prosperous homeland for a variety of diverse races and tribes. They were the regions that were later on known as the Funan Kingdom, Dvaravati Kingdom, Srivijaya Kingdom, and Sukhothai Kingdom. They used money as a medium of exchange which evolved into different forms of money. Thai money has the unique characteristics of the Thai nation with the Sukhothai Kingdom, using round shaped money made from silver which was known as "pod duang", and has been continued from that time down to the Ayudhya, Thonburi and the early Rattanakosin periods.[citation needed]
Funan was the most important region of Indo–China and became highly successful in trade during the 1st through 6th centuries. The Funan Kingdom was influenced by India, through trading and religion. The coinage used during that period bears marks symbolizing the monarchy and the religion, these were mostly flat and round coins made from silver. These coins display, on one side, a half sun spreading rays between two rows of fish eggs. The opposite side carries, in a central position, the Sriwatsa design that represents Narayana in accordance with the Brahmin religion, with bandoh, a small Brahmin ceremonial drum, in one corner; and the swastika, a symbol that represents good luck, in the other. At the top of each coin the sign of the sun and the moon appear.
With the decline of the Funan Kingdom, several kingdoms declared their freedom and independence. They alternated as dominant powers in the area. They included the regions around the central Chao Phraya River basin such as Nakhon Pathom, Rajburi, Supanburi. They had become the important cities and formed themselves into the consolidated kingdom known as the Kingdom of Dvaravati in the 6th century AD. They also alternated at being the dominant power in the area and continued to follow the religious beliefs and administrative systems that had been adopted from India. They were also influenced by Khmer culture and beliefs. The Dvaravati Kingdom produced many types of coins as mediums of trade. They revealed, through the designs on the coins, symbols of monarchy and the power of the state, the beliefs of Buddhism, and the Bhramin religion.
Samples are coins inscribed with the large conch, the small conch, the rabbit on a lily leaf, and the goat, with a row of fish eggs decorating the outer edge. On the reverse side is the Sriwatsa symbol flanked by ankusha, with the sun and moon on the top and fish at the bottom. In addition, there are flat coins on one side. On some of these coins appeared the features of Buranaklod (water jar), the Dhama wheel and a cow. On the reverse side of the coins is ancient Sanskrit script.
Around the 8th century, the Srivijaya Kingdom was "the land of sea-faring traders". Therefore, the Malay Peninsula, especially the area of Chaiya and Nakhon Sri Thammaraj province prospered because they were vital ports on the trade route and also the central market of goods from Europe, the Middle East, India, and Cochin China (Vietnam). Merchant ships stopped to seek shelter from the southern monsoons of the Malaysian Peninsula. Eventually, these lands in the southern part down to Sumatra Island rose to power and banded together to form Srivijaya Kingdom. The people were Buddhists of the Mahayana sect, ruled by a king.
The two main types of money found originating from Srivijaya Kingdom were Dok Chan money and Namo money.
Silver and gold Dok Chan money is flat, round, and imprinted with a four-petal blossom on one side, with the other side imprinted with the ancient Sanskrit word wara.
Silver mixed with antimony Namo money is flat, round and small with one side bearing the ancient Sanskrit letter similar to Thai alphabet "น". On the other side, there are fold and gully marks.
The Sukhothai Kingdom was founded after the joint efforts and armies of Poh Khun (King) Pah Muang and Poh Khun (King) Bang Klang Hao successfully dislodged the Khmer from holding on the administrative powers over the territories of Suvarnaphumi. Poh Khun Bang Klang Hao ascended the throne of the Sukhothai Kingdom under a new title and name: King Sri Intharathit.
The pinnacle of political and administrative power, and the development of the Sukhothai Kingdom, was reached during the reign of King Ramkhamhaeng. This kingdom's territory was extended to cover the entire length of the Malaysian Peninsula. The initiation of the Thai alphabet and its inscription into stone. Besides, the people of Sukhothai made ceramics which were considered to be of high quality and known as sangkalok. Sangkalok was an important component of exports.
The medium of exchange used in this kingdom varied, but the type of money originated in Sukhothai was "pod duang" or "bullet money". It was in circulation for 600 years. It was round-shaped, with long, sharp and pointed tips of legs, and a large hole between the legs. It had marks to show the origin, as few as one and as many as seven marks have been found stamped into Sukhothai pod duang. The marks most often found are lion, elephant, conch, Dharma Wheel, lotus, rabbit and ratchawat (a pyramid of dots).
Additionally, it was found that Sukhothai used a hard mixture of many low value metals, such as tin, lead and zinc, to produce a shape resembling pod duang, but of larger size, they were called different names, such as "pod duang chin", ngern kub, ngern khub, or ngern kook. Cowrie shells or bia were also used as small change in the Sukhothai Kingdom.
The establishment of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya was in 1350 A.D. Due to the geographical location with the junction of four main rivers, namely, Chao Phraya, Noi, Lop Buri, and Pa Sak, Ayudhaya had become then the centre of commerce, communication, economics and administration.
The main Ayutthaya money remained pod duang as in the Sukhothai period, but with some modifications. The coins later became more compact, with shorter and wider apart legs, and with smaller and less deep notch marks. They also made the rice grains pattern instead. Pod Duang of the period bore only two marks. On the top was the chakra, which was the kingdom mark, and in the front was the reign marks, which varied in design, such as the Pum Khao Bin, Ratchawat, Elephant and Conch Shell marks.
After the fall of Ayudhya to the Burmese in 1767, King Taksin led the Thai army to push out and vanquish the Burmese. After liberation, King Taksin tried to put the country back in order, as Ayudhya had been sacked and burnt by the Burmese and was difficult to renovate in a short time. Therefore, King Taksin chose to establish his capital in Thonburi. Thonburi was close to the sea and suitable as a seaport for trading with foreign countries. It was a small city that was easy to take care of and defend. Later, he was enthroned as the king and the people passed a resolution to honor him as "King Taksin the Great"
The money that was used early in this reign was pod duang of Ayudhya and later King Taksin had pod duang produced for use in the economic system with similar characteristics as that of the later Ayudhya period but was stamped with the Chakra as the Kingdom mark. Regarding the Reign mark, it still remained controversial as to what symbol was used: "Trisula" or "Thavivudh".
Following the Thonburi Kingdom, Rattanakosin was established as the new capital. The monetary system at the beginning of Rattanakosin Era was similar to Ayudhya monetary system consisting of pod duang but it was modified in order to exhibit the development of unique traits attributed to Thai people living in this era. Commemorating pod duang also came into being, which showed there was a shared interest in the importance of the events occurring in their time. Then, King Rama IV who had the royal intention to produce "flat coinage" for use. For the first time this became a period in which Thai money entered the international system.
In the Reign of King Rama I until King Rama III, pod duang was continued in use but with the reign mark changed. King Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great (King Rama I) created pod duang with the Chakra representing the kingdom mark and the Bua Unalom and the royal emblem of King Rama I. The pod duang also had values: tumlung, baht, half baht, salung, fuang.
The money used in the reign of King Rama II continued to be pod duang which was similar to that of King Rama I's, but with the reign mark changed to the Garuda to represent the reign of King Rama II. It is assumed to have come from his former name "Chim Plee", the paradise home of Lord Garuda.
The money produced in the reign of King Rama III remained the pod duang carrying the Chakra-Prasat mark. The Prasat mark represents King Rama III's former name: "Tab" (Tee pratab), which was Phra Maha Prasat (royal palace). Additionally, it was found that pod duang was produced to commemorate some important occasions such as pod duang krut sio, pod duang chaleo, pod duang dok mai, and pod duang bai matum.
The Thai monetary system changed significantly during the reign of King Rama IV. This period saw increasing trade between Thai and foreigners. During the early period of the reign, pod duang was still the main money, bearing the chakra as the kingdom mark and the Mongkut as the reign mark. The use of the Mongkut mark (crown) was the pre-ascension of his title and name "Crown Prince Mongkut".
Meantime, Thailand had a problem due to the inability of being able to produce sufficient pod duang and to meet demand as well as prevent widespread counterfeiting, King Rama IV had the paper money issued for use along with pod duang, being called "mai". Mai was produced from paper with simple printing and used together with pod duang, but this series of paper money was not popular with citizens.[1]
In 1857, Queen Victoria sent a small manually-powered coin production machine as a royal gift. King Rama IV had the first coin production machine. This coin was called "Rien Bannakarn" (royal gift coins). But, finally, the cessation of use of this machine was ordered because only a small number of coins could be produced per day. They had a new steam-powered machine for the production of flat coinage. Later, King Rama IV ordered the construction of the Sitthikarn Mint in front of the Royal Treasury in the Grand Palace. The first series of coins produced by this machine was similar to the royal gift coins. They could be used alongside pod duang, as the production of pod duang had been discontinued.
In this same year King Rama IV ordered the production of gold and silver coins of four baht value bearing the Monkut-Krung Siam mark as mementos of his 60th birthday.
The reign of King Rama V saw a significant development of the nation in almost every aspect including in monetary and financial system. In 1875, the king ordered a new mint built, including installation of a new machine with greater production capacity and efficiency. The new mint began producing silver coins with the royal portrait and the coat-of-arms design, the first time that the front side carried the profile of the ruling monarch. It became the operating format for later reigns. The king ordered the issuance of new tin Solos coins bearing on the obverse the Phra Kiew (the coronet), and in the reverse, the Elephant inside Chakra design. The Phra Kiew is also called "Chula Mongkut" as the royal emblem of King Rama V.
During his reign, his younger brother Prince Jayanta Mongkol was tasked with restructuring of the monetary system to realign Siam's monetary units along international lines, from the former 13 units, — Tos, Pit, Pad Duang, Chang, Tumlung, Baht, Salung, Fuang, Pai, Sik, Sio, Att and Solos. These had been based upon weight and made keeping accounts internationally difficult.
Pod Duang production had ceased in the reign of King Rama IV. King Rama V ordered the production of pod duang with the Chakra Phra Kiew mark as a memento in commemoration of the royal cremation of his youngest daughter, Princess Charoen Kamol Suksawat, and as a memento of the royal merit making ceremony dedicated to Somdej Phra Thep Sirin Tara Mataya, the princess mother.
Rama V later ordered coins from the Paris Mint production facility, coins bearing the royal portrait engraved by Henri-Auguste Patey, and Airapo, the three-headed white elephant. Rama V however died before an announcement for use could be made, so Rama VI ordered distribution of the coins during the cremation of his father. These coins are generally called Rien Nuad' or "moustache coins".
During the reigns of King Rama VI to VIII, Siam faced economic crises due to the worldwide economic downturn caused by world wars and depressions.
During the early reign of King Rama VI, coins that had been produced during the reign of King Rama V continued to circulate. Rama VI ordered for the first time the production of baht coins with the portrait of the king on the obverse, with these first coins having on the reverse Airavata, the three-headed white elephant.
Rama VI inaugurated the Thai Banknotes Department under the Ministry of Finance with the Siamese Currency Notes Act, R.E. 121, promulgated on 24 June 1902.[2] Banknote Series 1 were printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, England, with the company name centered on the bottom margin. The notes were printed on one side only and in many types of seven denominations of 1 baht, 5 baht, 10 baht, 20 baht, 50 baht (Overprinted on 1 baht Banknotes Series 50Z-59Z), 100 baht and 1000 ticals[sic] with both Arabic and Thai numerals.[3] (Dual numeration continues, but tical was dropped from Series 2 on.)
Series 2 banknotes were first issued in 1925 during the reign of Rama VI and continuing into the reign of Rama VII dropped translation of baht and first added the legend,
สัญญาจะจ่ายเงินให้แก่ผู้นำบัตรนี้มาขึ้นเป็นเงินตราสยาม Promise to pay (silver to) bearer on demand in (silver) currency of Siam;
later changed in 1928 to be in line with The Currency Act, B.E. 2471 [4] to
ธนบัตรเป็นเงินที่ชำระหนี้ได้ตามกฎหมาย This note is legal tender (lit. silver in payment of debt) according to law.
The front has a guilloche design with twelve rays, and the back, depictions of the Royal Ploughing Ceremony, printed in six denominations: 1, 5, 10, 20, 100 and 1000 baht in two types printed by De La Rue.[5]
Series 3 banknotes, first issued in 1934, were the first having a portrait of the king, appearing on the front with scenic designs as minor elements. The reverse depicts Phra Samut Chedi Temple with a statement of the penalty for counterfeit, also used for the first time. Series 3 continued until the reign of Rama VIII, printed by De La Rue in four denominations including 1, 5, 10 and 20 baht with the change of the royal portrait from King Rama VII to King Rama VIII in 1936.[6]
Series 4 banknotes were first issued in 1938 by De La Rue with five denominations including 1–5–10–20 and 1,000 baht. The second type has been issued in 1940 with the change from รัฐบาลสยาม (Government of Siam) to รัฐบาลไทย (Government of Thailand) due to the change of country name on 10 December 1939 which applied to four denominations including 1–5–10 and 1,000 baht.
To alleviate a scarcity of banknotes in the country during the Greater East Asia War, the Royal Thai Survey Department printed a special series of banknotes in four denominations, 1–10–20 and 100, like those of the 4th series. The phrase "the Royal Thai Survey" at the lower center of the front and back replaced that of Thomas De La Rue & Co., London.[7][8]
Series 5 were printed by the Note Printing Works of Japan in seven denominations including 50 satang, 1 baht, 5 baht, 10 baht, 20 baht, 100 baht and 1000 baht starting in 1942.[9]
Series 6 were by the Royal Thai Survey Department and the Naval Hydrographic Department in two denominations including 20 and 100 baht, each with two types.[10]
A special war-time issue was printed in England, Indonesia, and by the Royal Thai Survey Department in four denominations including 50 satang (over-stamped on 10 baht banknotes printed from Java), 1 baht (both from Royal Thai Survey Department and invasion notes issued in England), 50 baht (overprinted on the 1 Strait dollar notes issued for four Malayu States by Royal Thai Survey Department) and 1000 baht issued by Royal Thai Survey Department.[11]
Series 7 was printed in haste by private printing companies under supervision from Bank of Thailand of barely satisfactory quality in four denominations including 1 baht, 5 baht, 10 baht and 50 baht[12]
In 1945, the government sought to renew its contract with Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, England, but the company had been damaged during the war and was unable to accept orders. The US government was asked for assistance. The US assigned its Bureau of Engraving and Printing to prepare the printing plates and the Tudor Press Company to do the printing of the 8th series. The front portrayed King Rama VIII at a young age as main element, and the Phra Pathom Chedi as a minor element on every denomination. On the back of all five denominations was the constitution placed on a pedestal tray. The dimensions of low and middle denominations including 1 baht, 5 baht, and 10 baht were the same as the low denominations of MPCs while the dimensions of high denominations including 20 baht and 100 baht were the same dimensions as a US dollar (high denomination of MPC). These were issued in 1946 during the reign of King Rama IX. They had been ordered in the period of the King Rama VIII but had been shifted as Rama IX had already ascended the throne.[13]
Series 9 printed by De La Rue in six denominations returned to the familiar colors of each type and denomination model from Series 4 of De La Rue and Series 4 of Royal Thai Survey with the exception of 100 baht which used red instead of the azure color from Series 4 of Royal Thai Survey, and it can be assumed that the colors of the 9th Series are the standard for current Thai banknotes.[14]
The 100 baht banknotes of Series 9 were heavily counterfeited, so the multi-colored banknotes with the base color of red were needed. Series 10 consisted of only the 100 baht denomination printed by De La Rue, first issued in 1968.[15]
Series 11 began with 5 and 10 baht notes issued in 1969, 20 baht notes in 1971, and 100 baht notes in 1972. Five hundred baht banknotes were printed for the first time in 1975 when the production process, designing, engraving, and issuance of notes, shifted to Thailand's own note printing works.[16]
King Bhumibol Adulyadej ascended the throne on 9 June 1946. He ruled until his death on 13 October 2016, the longest reign of any Thai monarch. His era was one when society and the economy rapidly changed, accompanied by evolution of knowledge and technology in all areas, including that of coins, which have continuously been developed and modified in design and metal content in order to comply with the rapidly expanding economy, and to meet international standards.
In 1950, the first series of circulation coins was minted in aluminum bronze and copper in four denominations; 5, 10, 25 and 50 satang coins with the obverse design being King Bhumibol's portrait and the reverse design being the coat of arms that had been used during the reign of King Rama V.
In 1986, the changes had been generally partial and made on certain values of coins only, following a comprehensive major revision of coin production in denomination, composition, size, and pattern, they included and addition of 1 satang and 10 baht coins. The government then produced a series of eight coins: 10 baht, 5 baht, 1 baht, 50 satang, 25 satang, 10 satang, 5 satang, and 1 satang. In 2005, 2 baht coins were minted and made raised the number of circulation coin to 9 denominations. Only 25 satang up to 10 baht are used in circulation while the 1, 5 and 10 batang are minted to serve the accounting system.
During this reign, a large number of coins were issued. The first commemorative coin was minted in 1961 with the nickel 1 baht coin to mark the return of the king and queen from state visits abroad. It is the first coin featuring the portrait of a female royal family member.
Banknote Series 12 was The Great Series in denominations of 10 baht notes in 1980 until the termination of 10 baht banknote issuing after 1995 to be replaced by 10 baht coins which has been issued since 1988, 20 baht notes in 1981 and 100 baht notes in 1978 with engravings of monuments for those monarchs entitled "The Great".[17]"
In 1982, the first proof coin was minted to commemorate the bicentenary of Bangkok. The coins were presented to the king and royal family without being issued to the general public. It was not until Queen Sirikit's 50th anniversary on the 12 August 1982 that proof coins were released to the public.
Banknote Series 13 was to supposed issued to commemorate the Bicentennial Celebration of Bangkok in 1982, but a delay in the delivery of new printing machines along with heavy workload of the bank delayed the issuance of 50 baht notes until 1985, 500 baht notes in 1987 with engravings of monuments for the monarchs relating to Rattanakosin Celebration including King Prajadhipok and King Rama I.[18]"
The growing economy of Thailand caused demand for higher denominations. This caused the revival of 1000 baht notes in 1992 as a part of Series 14 banknotes along with the new notes in 100 baht denomination issued in 1994 and the new notes in 500 baht denomination issued in 1996.[19]"
Demands for anti-counterfeiting technology, along with the aim of the Thai government to draw public attention to the deeds of the monarchs of the Chakri Dynasty compelled the Bank of Thailand to issue the Series 15 Banknotes in five denominations: 20 baht in 2003, 50 baht in polymer sheets in 1997 before being replaced by the familiar paper notes (type 2) in 2004 due to the unpopularity of polymer notes, 100 baht in 2004 until the replacement with type 2 in 2005, 500 baht in 2001, and 1000 baht in 1999 until the replacement with type 2 in 2005.[20]"
Thai money and coins are regarded as national treasures as they reflect not only Thai history, but also the Thai culture and economy of each period.[28]
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The design was printed only on one side; so the note was called 'Uniface Banknote'
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It was the first banknote series that had the portrait of H.M. the King of Thailand...
'Does Japan dominate Siam?' I asked a leading Englishman in Bangkok. He laughed quietly 'Have you any Siamese money?' he asked. I drew out a five-ticul note (about 2 dollars 50c). 'Read what is printed at the foot of the note,' he commanded. I read, 'Thomas de la Rue and Co., London'. With calm confidence he said 'As long as the word 'London' stands on that Siamese bill, it is not Japan but another little island which will have the larger say in the Kingdom of Siam.'
During the Greater East Asia War, Thailand had entered the pact with Japanese at the end of year 1941 resulting in Thailand becoming an ally of Japan
Front The portrait of King Rama IX in the Royal House of Chakri gown; Back The images of the statue of King Naresuan Pouring water on the ground, symbolizing the declaration of independence, King Naresuan with his sword leading his troops to beat the Burmese camp, the statue of King Naresuan at the Don Chedi Memorial compound, Phra Chedi Chai Mongkol located at Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Notification Date June 24, 2011, Issue Date January 18, 2012
Front The portrait of King Rama IX in the Royal House of Chakri gown; Back The images of the royal statue of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great seated on the Manangkhasila Asana Throne, the invention of the Thai script, the Ramkhamhaeng stele, ancient Thai script Lai Sue Thai, the grievance hearing, the Bell of King Ramkhamhaeng, and Sangkhalok Wares. Notification Date November 2, 2012. Issue Date April 1, 2013
Front The portrait of King Rama IX in the Royal House of Chakri gown; The images of HM King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great (King Rama I) monument, Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn (Wat Pho), Phra Sumen Fort. Notification Date December 27, 2013, Issue Date May 12, 2014
Notification Date December 25, 2014, Issue Date February 26, 2015
Front The portrait of King Rama IX in the Royal House of Chakri gown; Back The images of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V) monument, The Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall, the image of abolition of slavery. Notification Date August 17, 2015, Issue Date August 21, 2015


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How we change what others think, feel, believe and do
The Need for Esteem
Explanations > Needs > Esteem
What is it? | Esteem as reward | So what?
What is it?
Esteem basically is about self-esteem which is feeling good about ourselves. We can get such esteem in two ways. Internally, we can judge ourselves and find ourselves worthy by our own defined standards. Most people, however, start with the outside, seeking social approval and esteem from other people, judging themselves by what others think of them.
A basic Maslow need
Esteem is one of the more basic needs in Maslow's Hierarchy, where it comes above belonging. Once we belong to a group, we will then tend to set about climbing up the group hierarchy or maintaining our position in the group by seeking the esteem and approval of group members.
Beyond basic Maslow, there is a sequence of acknowledgement (recognizing the person), approval (evaluating the person) and acceptance before a person is admitted to a group and so achieve the need for belonging. With further approval they gain respect, esteem and consequent status, in which they gain power and consequent control.
Esteem is not binary
Whereas belonging is a fairly binary thing--you either belong or you do not--esteem can have a range of levels, from faint praise to adulation and raising the other person a position of virtual godhood. This makes it infinitely more flexible in the variable uses to which it is put.
Esteem value depends on your esteem
The value of an esteeming action or word from someone else depends on who is 'esteeming' you. If you have high esteem for the person esteeming you, then you will value the esteem far more than if it came from someone you judge to be of no importance. Thus a word of praise from a senior manager in the company may be worth far more to your sense of self-esteem than if someone who works for you says 'Well done'.
Who you esteem will vary greatly. Some people have a very hierarchical view, valuing esteem directly in proportion to the place in the hierarchy of the esteeming individual. Others will value far more the esteem of peers (for example scientists and research engineers).
Status and power
Status is a a broader effect of esteem and we seek this within the same category. When a person has status, they are widely recognized and are effectively given social power through the influence that is gained.
Status may be gained through basic admiration from others. It is also gained by position, such as when a person gets promoted within an organization.
Esteem as a reward
Esteem is often used as a reward. At a low level, I might thank you for passing the salt. A greater esteem reward might be a promotion or a 'lifelong achievement' award. Although money is useful, beyond a reasonable salary, many people are not strongly by cash incentives. Esteem, on the other hand, always plays a powerful role.
Rewards can be intrinsic or extrinsic, where they are perceive as being internal or external to the person. Esteem often acts as an intrinsic reward, and thus can be far more powerful than extrinsic rewards such as bonus payments or loyalty card points. Thus shops who clearly care about their customers will engender far more real loyalty than those who just give out loyalty points.
So what?
Find out who the other person admires and get that second person to provide esteem to the individual as a reward for the behaviors you want the first person to exhibit.
Alternatively, you can be the person providing the esteem. First get yourself into a person where your esteem is valued greatly, for example by conforming to group norms or by rationing your praise (using scarcity to make it more valuable). Then exchange esteem for the behaviors or actions that you want from them.
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Bodriggy Academy
Head Teacher: Daniel Simons
Visit the Bodriggy Academy Website
There is no more important an objective for our school than to help our children discover who they are and how to lead happy and decent lives. Bodriggy Academy is a very relaxed and happy school where children's attitude and behaviour are outstanding. We know, care for and support every child. Opportunities are exciting, enjoyable, broad and varied with something for every child to succeed at. Academic success is highly valued, as is effort and achievement in all spheres. Every day, every child and every adult strive to do their personal best.
Our Vision
- We want to open our children's eyes to a world of possibilities by opening a window on wonder.
- We will do this through placing high-quality learning at the core of all we do.
- Our school will be fun to attend, so that each child and every adult enjoys the journey.
- We will nurture in each individual a real sense of purpose of who we are and how special and unique we are.
- All will be appreciated, respected and cared for.
- Each individual will have opportunities to be part of groups and teams which will combine to create a shared pride in our school.
Bodriggy Academy will be a special place.
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We wouldn't encourage anyone to make an actual wager based on our predictions but we think it's a pretty safe bet that average viewership for the first-round of the NFL Draft will fall this year.
The viewership for the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft set records for both ESPN and NFL network and by a fairly healthy margin. It's not in the table below but ESPN's previous best was 7.29 million in 2010 – when Sam Bradford and Ndamukong Suh went 1-2:
|First Round NFL Draft TV viewing averages (in millions)
|Thursday, May 8, 14
|Thursday, April 25, 13
|Thursday, April 26, 12
The NFL Draft is a made-for-TV event, but last year's telecast was made more dramatic by Johnny Manziel. Where will he go in the draft? Will he do the "money dance"? He's falling! Will the Dallas Cowboys pick him up?
The NFL (and ESPN & NFL Network) couldn't have scripted it better if they tried. But such a confluence of events is rare and Neither Jameis Winston nor Marcus Mariota are attending the NFL Draft in Chicago.
Our guess is that viewership around the first few picks will be relatively steady with previous years but that after that there won't be the same sort of drama that drew more folks than usual to their TVs last year and that average viewership will fall as a result.
Last year's draft peaked between 9:45-10:00p when the Dallas Cowboys picked at number 16. Typically the peak is much earlier.
We hope we're wrong and the numbers are up this year. That's the surest route to avoiding narratives on the waning popularity of NFL football due to <insert your favorite reason here>. If the ratings are down <favorite reason > might be a contributing factor, but unless they're down significantly from 2013 or you thought the NFL's popularity was waning in 2011-2013 because those years the NFL Draft had fewer viewers than in 2010, we'd discourage reading anything into it.


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March 31, 2016 – The United States Mint opened the doors of its San Francisco facility to the media for a ceremonial striking of the 2016 National Park Service (NPS) Proof Clad Half Dollar. "Every day, across the Nation, the Mint connects Americans through coins, and in 2016 it will be our great privilege to connect America to the legacy of the National Park Service and its distinguished service to our country since 1916," said United States Mint Chief of Staff Elisa Basnight.
U.S. Mint Principal Deputy Direct Rhett Jeppson passes a 100th Anniversary National Park Service Commemorative Coin to Victor Knox, National Park Service Associate Director for Park Planning, Facilities, and Lands. The second of two commemorative coin programs for 2016, surcharges from the sale of the coins have been authorized to be paid to the National Park Foundation. U.S. Mint photo by Sharon McPike.
The strike ceremony offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the coin's production prior to its release March 24. In addition to Ms. Basnight, participants included Tom Leatherman, NPS superintendent for the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, John Muir National Historic Site, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, and the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historic Park; David Jacobs, plant manager of the Mint's San Francisco facility; NPS junior ranger Fisher Tomlinson; and NPS park ranger Betty Soskin. Soskin, who is 94 years old and the oldest full-time ranger, is assigned to the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historic Park.
2016 National Park Service Proof Clad Half Dollar, issued by the US Mint, designed by Barbara Fox and Thomas Hipschen and sculpted by Michael Gaudioso and Charles L. Vickers
The obverse (heads side) of the 2016 National Park Service Proof Clad Half Dollar features a hiker discovering the majesty of the wilderness and a small child discovering a frog hiding in ferns, celebrating the diversity and breadth of the NPS. Inscriptions are "LIBERTY," "2016," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "1916," and "NATIONAL PARK SERVICE." The obverse was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) artist Barbara Fox and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Michael Gaudioso.
The coin's reverse (tales side) features the NPS logo, with the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "HALF DOLLAR," "STEWARDSHIP," and "RECREATION." The reverse was designed by AIP artist Thomas Hipschen and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Charles L. Vickers.
Large prints of the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service Commemorative Coins are displayed at the Lincoln Memorial during the ceremonial opening of sales March 24, 2016. The second of two commemorative coin programs for 2016, surcharges from the sale of the coins have been authorized to be paid to the National Park Foundation. U.S. Mint photo by Sharon McPike.
The 2016 National Park Service Proof Clad Half Dollar Coin is part of a three-coin program authorized by Public Law 113-291 to celebrate the centennial of the NPS. As required by the public law, the Mint will mint and issue 100,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half dollar clad coins in proof and uncirculated qualities.
Surcharges collected from the sales of each coin are authorized to be paid to the National Park Foundation. The funds are to be used for projects that help preserve and protect resources under the stewardship of the NPS and promote public enjoyment and appreciation of these resources.
For visiting the United State Mint's website, please click here.
This is the website of the National Park Foundation.
And here you can watch an interesting YouTube movie on the creation of this coin.


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A lot has happened since the last update!
The lights on the 11th floor have been powered up and ceiling tile is being installed, the glass in the office fronts are being installed on the 2nd floor, conditioned air is…
There are a couple of CPR/AED Classes coming soon:
- Adult, Child, & Infant CPR/AED
- Tuesday, February 28, 2017
- 8am-12:30pm
- 1pm-4pm
- Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Please sign up at: https://apps.utsystem.edu/ORMTraining/TrainList.aspx
Take a moment to review these tips for creating strong passwords, and consider strengthening some of your passwords if they fall short.
-Do create unique passwords that use a combination of words, numbers, symbols, and both upper- and lower-case letters.
-Don't choose passwords based upon details that may not be as confidential as you'd expect, such as your birth date, your Social Security or phone number, or names of family members.
-Don't use words that can be found in the dictionary. Password-cracking tools freely available online often come with dictionary lists…
Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, is a banking holiday observed by the Federal Reserve and most financial institutions.
According to state law, Jan. 2 is considered the first working day following the December 2016 pay period, making it pay day for full-time employees paid on a monthly basis.
As a result, payroll paychecks (paper checks and direct deposits) will be dated Jan. 2, 2017. While direct deposit payments will be transmitted to financial institutions before and with the payment date of Jan. 2, those institutions are not required to post payments on the…
Q: Could we have a place with a salad bar/potato bar/bar in the building?
Phishing campaigns that try to dupe consumers into giving away personal and financial information tend to rise during the holiday season, use the following tips to prevent falling victim to cyber criminals.
If an offer looks too good to be true, it probably is.
A common tactic by cyber criminals is using extremely low prices on popular items, such as electronics, to lure in potential victims.
Use a credit card instead of a debit card.
If your credit card data is used for something nefarious, it's easier to resolve issues with a credit card company than with your…
Each new data breach and phishing scam alert is accompanied by a wave of cyber security articles and commentary. The tone of these stories can range from panicked to apathetic. But the facts can't be ignored: identity theft is an epidemic in the United States. According to TransUnion, 19 people fall victim to identity theft every minute.
We can't prevent hackers from attacking technology, but we can arm ourselves with knowledge and habits to help keep our personal information safe from criminals. Let's get the facts straight. Here are the top ten myths about identity theft and, more…
On September 2, 2016, the Chancellor shared with System Administration that the Board of Regents approved the FY 2017 UT System operating budget with instructions to reduce the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) employees by at least 130 positions. In the same communication, System Administration was invited to submit questions regarding the process to email@example.com . Questions have been submitted and the website created. The website will continue to be updated as additional questions are submitted and answers…
"The Cloud" can mean different things to different people, but usually means using a service provider on the Internet to store and manage your computing systems and/or data for you. An advantage of the Cloud is that you can easily access and synchronize your data from multiple devices anywhere in the world, and you can also share your information with anyone you want. We call these services "The Cloud" because you often do not know where your data is physically stored. Examples of Cloud computing include creating documents on Google Docs, sharing files via Dropbox, setting up your own…
As technology gains a more important role in our lives, it also grows in complexity. Given how quickly technology changes, keeping up with security advice can be confusing. It seems like there is always new guidance on what you should or should not be doing. However, while the details of how to stay secure may change over time, there are fundamental things you can always do to protect yourself. Regardless of what technology you are using, or where you are using it, we recommend the following four key steps:
Recognize that you are a target to cyber criminals. And keep in mind…
During the data collection phase of the organizational assessment, we learned requests for data and information to UT System institutions from UT System Administration are a significant burden. Reducing and streamlining those requests would be an important action to take.
In order to take that action, UT System Administration has created an online process. All requests for data and information must be sent through this online process. Following the submission of the request, the Office of Strategic Initiatives will respond within 5 days to determine whether the…
Welcome to Week 2 National Cyber Security Awareness Month! The second of our weekly cyber security topics is "Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity in the Workplace."
The Internet has become an indispensable tool assisting in so many ways, from reaching new customers to enabling the mobile workforce to do its job. But being constantly connected increases the risk of online theft, fraud and abuse.
Protect Your Workspace
The Symantec 2016 Internet Security Threat Report revealed that in 2015, there was a record-setting total of nine mega-breaches, and the reported number…
The Texas Legislature has mandated all new state employees receive training on sexual harassment and equal employment opportunity during the initial 30 days of employment and supplemental training every two years thereafter. In addition, the Texas Administrative Code 202 requires periodic training on the secure use of information resources. To adhere to these mandates, a Bi-Annual Compliance Training module will be placed on the Learning Zone on October 3, 2016.
All UT System Administration employees (with the exception of new hires within the last 6 months) will receive…
The Office of Information Security is excited to announce that October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). NCSAM is spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). It is a collaborative effort among educational institutions, government, and businesses to promote Internet safety and data security.
Throughout the month of October, we will be providing a variety of resources to help you better understand cyber security and the steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and our organization. …
Governor Abbott has declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month for the state of Texas. The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is hosting three speaker sessions that focus on information security. These sessions are open to ALL employees at state agencies and institutions of higher education. In addition, the session on October 19 is open to the general public as well. The sessions are listed below (with registration links). Additional details on the sessions can be found in the by clicking on the titles below.
October 7
UT System pilots, Jeff Perkins and Dave Crosby, have each been awarded the National Business Aviation Associations (NBAA) Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Business Aviation Award. The award honors individuals for outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of aviation safety. Criteria for the award included professional ethics, vocational excellence, continuous improvement, professional engagement, professional image and selflessness. Dave and Jeff will be recognized along with their peers at the NBAA national convention later this year.
Last week, the IRS sent two notices/alerts about criminals sending out fake IRS tax bills related to the Affordable Care Act to defraud taxpayers. Below is an excerpt:
This scam may arrive by email, as an attachment, or by mail. It has many signs of being a fake:
- The CP2000 notices appear to be issued from an Austin, Texas, address;
- The letter says the issue is related to the Affordable Care Act and requests information regarding 2014 coverage;
- The payment voucher lists the letter number as 105C;
- Requests checks made out to I.R.S. and…
Please see below for upcoming CPR/AED and First Aid Classes:
Adult, Child, & Infant CPR/AED
Thursday, October 27, 2016 8am-1pm
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 8am-1pm
Adult CPR/AED
- Thursday, October 27, 2016 1:30pm-4:30pm
First Aid
- Wednesday, November 30, 2016 1:30pm-4:30pm
To sign up go to https://apps.utsystem.edu/ORMTraining/TrainList.aspx
Construction continues at a brisk pace on the new UT System Building!
Curtainwall construction has started on the roof level and there is work on every floor. Paint primer has started! Wall tile has started!
Progress on our new building continues at a steady pace. Here is a picture from Colorado & 7th Street.
The curtainwall has reached the 19th floor, the chillers have been set on the rooftop, construction on the mechanical penthouse is well underway, and…


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I enlisted in 2005 for the Montgomery GI Bill and the Army College Fund. If I elect to switch my benefits to the Post 9/11 GI Bill, do I lose Army College Fund benefits?
The Post 9/11 GI Bill is based on your length of service, paying for undergraduate tuition and fees, not to exceed the most expensive in-state public institution of higher education; it also pays a monthly housing allowance to a military E-5 with dependents in the same ZIP Code as your school. The GI Bill covers books and supplies with a stipend of up to $1,000 per year.
The Department of Veteran Affairs says that you may elect to switch Р on a one-time basis only Р from the Montgomery GI Bill to the Post 9/11 GI Bill. So what you need to do is some research. Determine what institution you will be attending, find out what the cost of tuition is, and how much monthly allowance you would receive under each bill. You cannot receive the Army College Fund when using the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefit. It may be in your best interest to stay with the Montgomery GI Bill benefit, along with your college fund.


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Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The university community thrives on exploration and discovery, and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the breath-taking Gower Peninsula, the Swansea University's location is captivating. With 15,921 students and 2,510 staff, Swansea's multicultural campus community provides a global perspective and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime.
True to the vision of its industrial founders in 1920, Swansea University will: provide an environment of research excellence, with research that is world-leading, globally collaborative and internationally recognized; deliver an outstanding student experience, with research-led and practice-driven teaching of the highest quality that produces global graduates educated and equipped for distinguished personal and professional achievement; use its research strength, collaboration with industry and global reach, to drive economic growth, foster prosperity, enrich the community and cultural life of Wales and, contribute to the health, leisure and wellbeing of its citizens.
Swansea University is the perfect environment; just three hours form London, in which to combine studies with a superb quality of life. Founded in 1920, we are a traditional university with a long history of academic success, excellent facilities and high standards of teaching. Swansea University is firmly within the top 30 research intensive University (REF2014).
The 2014 QS World University Rankings by Subject ranks Swansea University in the top global 200 in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Structural), English Language, Literature & Linguistics, Geography, Law & Legal Studies, and Environmental Studies. In the 2014 QS Stars global university ratings system, Swansea University is awarded 5 stars for teaching quality, facilities, internationalisation and engagement.
Our collaborative research links with industry are among the best in the UK, and our long history of working closely with multinational organisations such as Boeing, Ericsson, IBM, Rolls-Royce and Sony, offering industry work placement opportunities for our students.
In September 2015 Swansea University will become one university with two stunning campuses. It will be home to College of Engineering and School of Management, providing state-of-the-art facilities for students, staff and businesses in a truly inspiring location.
Departments of Swansea University
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