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Company: Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Charles W. Reese, Partner at Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP, has been recognized by Marquis Who's Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in law.
Mr. Reese has spent more than 40 years in the legal profession and has successfully reported decisions in the California state appellate courts, the California Supreme Court, and the federal courts. He prides himself on making every effort to understand the motivations behind a negotiation or legal issue. He believes that understanding more than just the legalities helps him build cases that allow his clients to come to civil resolutions even before litigation occurs. He started out as a business lawyer before deciding to focus on litigation and appellate law. Since then, he has garnered considerable experience working with both public entities and private businesses in the mining, engineering, chemical, and construction industries on matters like regulatory compliance and cost recovery at many environmentally contaminated sites. He is currently lending his expertise to Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, Reese Interests, Brown and Caldwell, and the Clotilde deMartini Trusts.
A highlight of Mr. Reese's career was a trial case he won, Civic Partners v. City of Stockton, which was appealed up to the Court of Appeals and then to the California Supreme Court. He was privileged to argue the case before the California Supreme Court and win a 7-0 decision. The Supreme Court decision, City of Stockton v. The Superior Court of Sacramento County (Civic Partners Stockton, LLC) renamed the statute from the California Tort Claims Act to the California Government Code Claims Act to conform to his prevailing view. It was a significant decision affecting all government entities in the state.
Mr. Reese's professional journey began at the encouragement of his friends. He had been considering a career in medicine, but they convinced him he was better suited for law. Mr. Reese proceeded to earn a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Washington and Lee University in 1966 and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1969. He is admitted to practice in the state of California and before the United States Supreme Court. To keep in touch with his peers, he joined prominent professional organizations like the ABA, the Alameda County Bar Association, the Bar Association of San Francisco, and the State Bar of California. Mr. Reese has been recognized in Super Lawyers, Top Lawyers in the Bay Area, and Who's Who in American Law.
When Mr. Reese isn't working, he enjoys helicopter skiing and duck hunting, as well as competing in triathlons and marathons. He has completed 12 marathons and 16 triathlons, including five Ironman races.
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It could take a long time to discover healthcare centers around you especially if you just moved in. With our "Navigation tool" we help you discover all registered healthcare centers around you. We also help you with directions and their office line.
You do not need to go to a health center before getting an answer to that urgent question. We have registered and qualified health providers (physicians, pharmacist, nurses, medical laboratory scientists, physiotherapist, dieticians etc) waiting to give an answer to your questions.
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Marc on Underfunded Pensions
Pensions for firefighters, police, and city employees are underfunded by $109 million. The Town must devote more of its budget to closing this financial gap. Money set aside for pensions is actually put into investments that yield returns. The more we invest today, the greater the return tomorrow. In addition, investing now makes the Town's pension dollar go further than if we wait until later when costs go up.
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Continuing where last week's Unblocker left off, we remain focused on childhood. This series of Unblocker writing exercises combines Legacy Writing (writing with a focus on personal history) with exercises you can use to break free if you've found your
Photo Inspired Prompt – Reflection
I selected Kerry McGovern's photo of a woman, sitting on a bench, near a pond because of the reflective nature of the photo. The woman's eyes are closed, her head tilted back, and she appears to be lost in thought.
Unblocker: Legacy Writing and Fiction Writing Meet, Pt. 2
Last week I began a series of Unblocker writing exercises which combine Legacy Writing (writing with a focus on personal history, bordering on memoir) with Fiction Writing. My theory is this: The legacy writing exercises can also be good for
Unblocker: Legacy Writing and the Fictional You
I've featured a whole series of these "unblocker" exercises here on the blog. My intention has always been to help folks who find themselves "blocked" in their writing, for whatever reason. Writing exercises are great tools to use when you
Writing Prompts: What Are They Good For?
Here's the latest edition of The Three Minute Writer. This time I tackle "writing prompts and exercises" and how I use them to improve my writing. I thought this would be a good topic to cover, since I post two
Unblocker #13 – Waffle House Fiction (photo writing prompt)
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With technology becoming an increasingly import aspect of everyday life, it is important that our pupils are taught how to use technology safely both at school and at home. Our students follow the SMART rules which help them to remember key aspects of internet safety.
S stands for Safe - keep safe by never giving out personal details. Pupils are encouraged to create avatars or screen names when on line that do not allow people to see their full name. They are also warned about the dangers about giving people information about where they are , either by including details about where they are going or giving information away through photographs showing addresses, school logos etc..
M stands for Meeting - our pupils are discouraged from meeting anybody they have met or communicated with on line. You don't know who you are talking to when you communicate on line. Anybody could copy and post a photo and pretend to be somebody different.
A stands for Accept- our pupils are warned about the dangers of accepting or opening emails or pop ups that look suspicious as they may contain viruses.
R stands for reliable. - Pupils are taught to approach everything they see on line with an open mind. Just because information is on line it doesn't mean that it is true. Our older pupils are taught how to compare a range of sources and discuss the validity of information.
T stands for tell - pupils are taught about cyber bullying and encouraged to tell a trusted adult about anything they encounter on line that makes them feel uncomfortable.
As parents, you need to be mindful of how your child is using technology to communicate . There are various parental control settings that you can use on home broadband systems, you can filter information and block inappropriate content, you an also monitor what your child is doing in a range of ways. More importantly you need to be aware of the dangers and keep an eye on what your child is doing. It is not a good idea to let your child spend time alone in their room on technology.
Dangers on line - click the red links below to see a selection of e - safety videos:
Jigsaw - the dangers of posting information on line
On line grooming and how to report abuse.
I thought I knew, - how to report inappropriate behaviour on line
Sexting - what are the dangers and what can you do about it?
Parent information sheets and web links:
Safeguarding your child on line.
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Weekly Recap – November 1st, 2013
Wow, where did October go? November thinks it can just slide in unnoticed?
Oh well. Pumpkin–flavored everything is upon us and NaNoWriMo has begun to tighten its demanding little fingers around our necks. There's no sense in fighting it.
Happy to report that all is well again among the family. Stress levels have decreased slightly, although that's probably not true. Stress just tends to shift sources and all we can do is rearrange our defenses. Focus on the good stuff! As part of that effort, I'm attempting to get back to regular exercise. It's a good way to distract the lower brain and also make time for listening to writing podcasts.
I've sketched out 40 scenes for A Parting War, so far. I'm sure more will come up along the way. For once, I don't think I'll have any trouble hitting the 50,000 word mark. I think I learned a few things from last month's effort on what types of scenes I need to include, at least in the beginning draft.
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Patch, Bond, Seal, and Repair Virtually Everything!
Flex Tape is perfect for unexpected leaks. It attaches to almost any surface. And it doesn't require a long process for it to start working. It's a very painless and quick solution to your emergency leaks.
There are many types of tapes out there, but none of them are like Flex Tape. Flex Tape is in a league of its own, and that will never change.
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Most companies don't market that their tape can be used on wet surfaces. Because they can't. Many also don't market that their tape can be used underwater. Because it can't do that either. Generic tape can't grab hold of wet surfaces, and it'll simply float away when placed underwater. There are just a limited few companies that claim their tape works underwater, but that's either 1. not true or 2. the tape loses its grip over time. With Flex Tape, you don't have to worry about any of that. Flex Tape works immediately. And even better, Flex Tape gets a stronger grip as time goes on. No wonder Flex Tape is the top tape in the nation.
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TVBS, the Taiwanese commercial broadcaster, has installed a complete Clear-Com system for all of its wired and wireless communication requirements in its Taipei City headquarters and on location.
The newly upgraded system enables the broadcaster to take advantage of the latest technologies including IP, and to easily integrate additional third party equipment.
Having used Clear-Com Matrix Plus 3 system for over 10 years, TVBS' existing combined wired and wireless system had reached the end of its useful life, though it has been retained as a back-up system.
Andrew Chung, engineering department manager, TVBS, said: "Our main criteria for upgrading to a new matrix system was security, stability and ease of maintenance. We compared various solutions from several intercom manufacturers and conducted POC and vendor planning and presentations. After comprehensive evaluation, Clear-Com was the clear choice."


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Tea tree essential oil aromatherapy is a very popular tool for many years, it easily could be considered a means of "first aid" in the home medicine cabinet.
Tea tree oil is obtained from plants malaleuca alternifolia, oil is produced from the leaves and small twigs of the tree by using steam distillation.
Tea tree essential oil aromatherapy is a very popular tool for many years, it easily could be considered a means of "first aid" in the home medicine cabinet.
Tea tree oil is obtained from plants malaleuca alternifolia, oil is produced from the leaves and small twigs of the tree by using steam distillation. The leaves are needle tea tree species, flowers yellow or purple. Tea tree grows in swampy areas of Australia, and is grown on plantations. In Europe it was brought in 1927, and was quickly recognized as a medicinal plant. plant name is associated with the tea and was given command of Captain Cook, but this is wrong, because once a decoction of the leaves of this tree just replaced the sailors real tea. It was a tea drink tea with similar properties.
For many centuries Aborigines, the original inhabitants of Australia, appreciate the different qualities of tea tree oil. It is used as a medicine, mainly for the treatment of wounds. There is nothing surprising in the fact that it is considered to be the oil with strong antibacterial and antiviral properties, in addition, has antifungal activity. Successfully fighting with various infectious processes (throat, mouth, respiratory tract, urinary tract) may be used for colds and flu. tea tree essential oil protects against tropical diseases that were used during the Second World War. Soldiers who fought in the tropics, were this oil in their medicine cabinets. Tea tree essential oil boosts immunity.
Effectively fights against skin diseases. Used to treat scab, warts, and interdigital fungi and other brain diseases. Is the aid in the fight against skin changes caused by fungal species Candida albicans. Indispensable for burns, it helps heal wounds.
Tea tree essential oil is a popular constituent of therapeutic soaps, deodorants, toothpastes, shampoos. An additional feature of essential oil of tea tree is to provide a calming effect. Relieves stress associated with surgery, it eliminates nervous stress, helps even when hysterics. It is also possible to use it in order to get rid of pests, such as fleas, lice. Tea tree essential oil can be used in mixtures with other oils: pine, lavender, lemon, sage and geranium oils.
Tea tree essential oil is used for the enrichment of cosmetics, preparations for the face and hair masks at home. Tea tree essential oil is used for massage, inhalations, aromatization space, bath, rinse, douching, feminine hygiene, compresses, lotions, oral care.
Manufacturer: TM Kvita, Ukraine
Ingredients: tea tree essential oil
How to use: Apply on the drip, according to the detailed instructions enclosed in oil
Contraindications: Use with caution for children up to 3 years. Individual intolerance
Packaging: Glass jar, dark colors, in a cardboard box with detailed instructions. 5 ml
Shelf life: 12 months
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Sometime in the near future, we'll be seeing an epic biopic depicting the life of the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley.
Australian film director Baz Luhrman is currently crafting up a shortlist of actors to play the role of Elvis in an upcoming biopic on the star's life.
The likes of Harry Styles, Ansel Elgort, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Miles Teller, and Austin Butler are just some of the names that are in with a chance; but one name that is a surprise to literally everyone is G-Eazy.
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The 30-year-old rapper is reportedly the front runner to nab the role and compete with Harry Styles, Ansel Elgort etc., and work alongside legendary actor Tom Hanks; who already scored the role of playing Elvis' manager Colonel Tom Parker.
According to TMZ, The Oakland-rapper has been making a strong campaign to the officials to put himself forward for the role. He's reportedly had a number of conversations with the executives of Warner Bros' to reiterate how serious he is in getting the role, and even met up with Baz Luhrman himself in New York to pitch his audition to him.
Surprisingly, this isn't the first time the rapper has featured in a movie. In 2015, G-Eazy featured in a short film titled Tunnel Vision in which he starred as Antonio Salvatore Servidio or more commonly known as Johnny Russo – a hip-hop promoter from the Bay Area in California, and was once associated with the likes of fellow West-Coast rappers Tupac Shakur and Mac Dre.
We're not far away from the official announcement of who is playing the role of Elvis, but it's fair to say that it would be very interesting to see G-Eazy nab the role.
Speaking of rappers, Tyler the Creator has finally shared the release date and the lookbook for his upcoming Golf Wang x Lacoste collab. Check out the good stuff here.
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The goal of the Building Performance Knowledge Community (BPKC) is to promote architects as leaders in the application of technical design for building performance; in the use of high-performance design criteria, codes, and standards; and in programming, designing and managing building performance. To advance, disseminate, and advocate—to the architecture profession, AIA members, building owners, the construction industry, the academy, and the public—design practices that create buildings that are healthy, energy efficient, and durable.
I would like to get some advice. I am thinking about adding this statement to my construction documents general notes: "The AIA Document A201™ general conditions set forth the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the owner, contractor, and architect. As part of the contractors "Work", the contractor shall review and agree to adopt the latest version of the AIA Document A201™ general conditions based on the date of the original signed and sealed construction documents." My reasoning behind this is that there are occasions where contractor do not use AIA family of documents and therefore the general conditions for construction are not available to reference when a contractor or owner does not follow procedures, understand the construction process or definitions. I believe this would be good to have as part of my construction documents general notes, especially if no specification manual is provided for smaller projects. I addition, should I add that the AIA Document A201™ general conditions shall superceeds all conflicting language herein?
Hi Robert,
In light of your question, we reached out to the AIA Contract Documents team for feedback, and got the following response. This response is posted on behalf of the AIA Contract Documents team:
It is not clear that including that note in the construction documents will achieve the desired results, particularly if the underlying Owner-Contractor agreement does not contain language that could be read to obligate the contractor to be fully bound by everything contained in the construction documents. This might be a question that would be decided on project by project, agreement by agreement basis.
Another approach might be to consider making sure you always start with an AIA Owner-Architect agreement. Most AIA Owner-Architect agreements contain language that ties the Architect's obligations to the A201, or general conditions that are largely derivative of the A201. For example, B101-2017 provides:
Similar provisions are found in B103.
In B104, the applicable general conditions are found in the coordinated owner-contractor agreement A105. The general conditions found in A105 are largely derived from A201. The text of B104 reads in part as follows:
Similar text is found in B105, tying contract administration services to terms found in the A105.
In the CM as advisor family of documents, the Owner-Architect agreement, B132, provides:
Other Owner-Architect agreements contain similar references.
So, you might consider starting with an AIA Owner-Architect agreement, and convincing the Owner to use an AIA Owner-Contractor agreement because the documents are coordinated to work together and tie to coordinated general conditions.
Of course, you should review each contract carefully, and consult with competent legal counsel to discuss any further question and to confirm that the content of the agreements will achieve what you desire.
The American Institute of Architects has provided the response above for general AIA Contract Document informational purposes only. The information provided is not legal opinion or legal advice. The information provided cannot be used for mediation, arbitration, or litigation purposes. Transmission and/or receipt of this information does not create an attorney-client relationship. No one should act upon this information without seeking appropriate legal counsel on the particular facts and circumstances at issue.
All –
Increasingly, the form of contract between the Contractor and Owner is not only not discussed with the Architect but not even shared with us on request after it is executed. This sets things up for our standard of care to come into conflict with the agreement between Owner and Contractor, and we are routinely asked to do things, not only against our client's legitimate interests and our own, but flat-out illegal. It seems to me that this is part of the context within which the original question was posed.
I'm sure we all, as architects, concur that the A201 is a balanced agreement with language that has been tested in the Courts, and generally protects everyone's proper interests. The question then becomes: how to manifest within the Construction Documents the assumptions on which they were prepared with respect to the eventual for of contract to which they will pertain and within which they will be interpreted. The strategy of including clear statements within the construction documents about the assumed form of contract at which they are targeted commends itself as a good policy in a bad situation. If it can be made abundantly clear to all, how the preparer of the Construction Documents expected those documents to be interpreted, and the limitations within which they are presented, then at least the scope gap (or legal / ethical gap!) can be addressed as what it is: a failure to coordinate the consideration of all parties. It is then more likely to be held to the Owner's account to reconcile the terms under which he has engaged his Architect and his Contractor, especially if he is a professional Owner, rather than to the architect's account to quit complaining and perform an impossible or illegal scope of services, or an onerous one without due compensation.
Compounding the problem is the fact that much that takes place between the several parties during construction must be characterized as attempts to strong-arm and bully, and to obfuscate the delineation of our scope of services. This is not to whine, it is just the way things are. The sharper relief into which a failure to coordinate agreements is thrown, the better off we will be. And the better chance there will be of someone catching the bust and addressing it before it begins to wreak havoc.
I support the proposition of stating on the drawings our assumption of what form of contract will be adopted, and the A201 is as good as any. Beyond this, there should be at least an outline of the Division 1 requirements in the documents somewhere. If you are not issuing a book spec then you will need something of that nature on the drawings, including irreducible minimum requirements for submittals, RFIs, product and execution requirements, closeout, etc. Otherwise you will find yourself at the mercy of the "CM", which is a thinly disguised euphemism for a GC that wants to convince the Owner that he has rightful control over the actions of the Architect.
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Hello All,
This is excellent advise to everyone, especially those who do not have some form of a specification narrative
In "book" form included on every project! There is a gap between the architect's SOC and the formal AIA-A201.
Having a well thought out CSI formatted "boiler plate" spec sheet, which includes meaningful excerpts from the
Division 01 00 00 section can assure the architect "proper leverage" when it comes to GC issues.
I find that creating the project "operating environment" upon project onset is key to project parity for the owner /
Architect relationship. The architect must lead from a place of strength! By providing ALL of the forms (AIA)
And Most of the basic project (daily/weekly reports, RFIs, RFPs CMODs etc.) documentation, this can be an
obtainable goal!
Thank you for the very excellent insight.
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Diethelm Travel Describes Extent of Flooding in Vietnam
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From 2015 till now, a new trend in living space that many young people love is co-living space or dorm. At this place, you can find a comfortable, private and adequate place to rest. Moreover, you are free to connect with friends around the world and look for opportunities, expand networking and find people who share ideas. In a dorm, you will be offered more than just a bed. In the heart of District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, Happy Homes has developed a successful Co-Living Space model called Happy Dorm, which is popular with many customers.
At Happy Dorm, your living space has full facilities such as free wifi; air – conditioning; big kitchen with full cooking utensils ( cup, saucer, saucepan, free of gas…); parking; integrated multiplugs; fridge; shared WC and shared washing machine; wardrobe; shoe cabinet; And bunk beds have light curtains for you to have personal privacy.
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Happy Dorm is a great choice for young people, helping to raise awareness of community life, develop oneself, improve and expand relationships. This is extremely convenient, safe and saving cost. Not only is the house, this is the living space meaning, dynamic, interesting of the new generation.
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By Pymporn Chaiyaporn,
Some bitterly criticised the response and extended criticism to the agencies proposing the ban, while others signed a petition opposing the ban. Many followed the news cycle closely and engaged in intense debate privately, among family and friends.
The uproar culminated in the ban being lifted and, in a confusing turn of events, the general release of the film a week before it was originally scheduled.
This episode demonstrates Thai Buddhists' deep cultural investment in films, which are such an embedded part of modern culture.
What other aspects of contemporary Thai life can we locate that are so fixed that they are non-negotiable, even influencing the practice of religion, such as we saw with the opposition to the banning of "Arbat"?
For instance, the evolution and diversification of temple architecture in Thailand has always been influenced by contextual culture and available technologies.
Have you ever noticed or wondered why Thai Buddhist temples are so varied in architectural style?
It's unnecessary to go back to the Sukhothai period to start looking – temples constructed less than a hundred years ago offer plenty of examples.
Let us start with Rama IX Kanchanapisek Temple in Bangkok. This temple has a small, white main hall, which draws upon royal architectural influences popular in the reign of Rama III.
Key features of this structure include a triangular pediment of mortar and decorative stucco mouldings of flowers and leaves. The short eaves are unsupported by corbels, the structural wood pieces that jut from the wall to carry the weight of the roof or eaves.
This direction in temple architecture caught on and endured because the durability and long-lasting qualities of the materials made it less costly and less burdensome for temple caretakers to maintain.
Another strand of temple design takes advantage of aerial sightlines, or the perspective possible from a plane. We can't fail to mention the temple of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, located in Amphoe Khlong Luang in Pathum Thani province.
The temple's great size was designed to accommodate large numbers of worshippers. Within the temple are elements that look very modern, especially the Dhammakaya chedi, with its extremely contemporary appearance.
The chedi is composed of a unique concrete blend that has been tested extensively abroad for durability and longevity, qualities that are both practical and metaphoric. Phra Dhammakaya followers believe peace will be attained after 1,000 years, and the temple should stand to greet that era.
Moklaphalaram Garden (also known as the Flowing Stream Temple) in Amphoe Chayya, Surat Thani province, stands in the jungle. In the temple complex, there are buildings small and large, but all represent basic, simple forms inserted organically in nature.
Space for worship by both monks and laity, however, are uncontained by structures. Instead, they are situated outdoors in an earthen field punctuated by circular stone benches, giving the site the name of the "curved stone pavilion".
The field is partially sheltered by a canopy of trees. Users are exposed to and experience the elements, regardless of rain or sun.
If you have studied Buddhist history, you may recall that the Buddha attained enlightenment at the base of a tree on the banks of a river.
This ideal setting for enlightenment was framed over two thousand years ago. For our modern times, as well as for the future, what architectural or spatial forms will our temples take to both deepen our worship and aid us in the release from suffering, while also speaking to the way we live now?
Pymporn Chaiyaporn, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University


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GQ Honors James Gandolfini in 'Men of the Year' Issue
James Gandolfini is gone, but not forgotten. GQ magazine has composed a touching cover and feature, honoring the late actor who died in June 2013.
Gandolfini's longtime friend, German watchmaker Michael Kobold, shared stories about the actor and his own feelings about Gandolfini as well.
Check out what he had to say about Gandolfini below.
On James' mercurial temperament:
"I'd been scanning 'The New York Times' for hours when Jim shuffled out, grumbled at me, and sat down to red the 'New York Post.' For five minutes or so, we had a one-sided conversation… Jim's grip on the paper began to tighten until he was practically crumpling it. 'So help me God, if you ask me one more f***ing question, I will get you deported, you f***ing German!' he yelled. Jim's temper could run hot, but it also passed quickly. Ten minutes later, after some coffee, he smiled at me. 'I'm sorry, Kobold, but you can be so f***ing annoying in the morning.' 'I'll try to be less happy tomorrow,' I told him. 'No, don't do that. Just don't direct your happiness towards me.'"
On Michael's difficulties to bring James' body home from Italy:
"The initial news in Rome wasn't good: Paticia Hill, the U.S. vice consul at the embassy told me it would be as long as a week before the body could be cleared. Jim had passed on Wednesday night and was already at the morgue by the time I got to Rome the next morning. After an autopsy, he would be held until we could get his remains repatriated. But in the near term, progress was looking grim."
On Michael addressing James' death:
"The minute that door opened, it was like stepping into a movie scene: There were probably ten TV cameras, twenty still photographers, and so many journalists that every seat in the small meeting room was filled. The spillover was standing along the walls. If you watch the tape, I seem cold and wooden – the prototypical German! – but I was basically frozen with fear, capable only of reading a prepared statement. 'Today, we received the results of the autopsy, which stated he died of a heart attack, of natural causes.' I read. 'Once we have the clearance, we will put him on a flight to America. It is up to the Italian authorities to decide how quickly.' I took no questions. And then I had to do it again the next day and the one after."
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|September 8, 2010--The night before LO's Bris, and 3 years and 5 days before BB's birth
On the other side of the coin, I felt like misery was also all-encompassing. There could be no laughter at funerals or dentists' offices. Bad news could not come with a side of wry amusement.
Of course, my views have evolved over the years. I've had shitty birthdays and I've whistled while cleaning up a backed up sewer. I know that life doesn't fit into neat little categories that can be tidily placed in the various filing cabinets of my mind.
And yet, I still tend to think of calendar years as being either all good or all bad. I often spend New Year's Eve each year thinking either "Good riddance!" or "Boy, will I miss you!"
But 2013 has been both the worst and the best of years.
My dear Dad died in April. It's still so big and so raw and so painful that I can hardly wrap my mind around it. Saying goodbye to 2013 means saying goodbye to the last year he will ever see. How can I live through the celebration at midnight knowing my father will never see another?
My sweet BB was born in September. His name is in honor of my father--an honor that I am unbelievably grateful to bestow, except that it means my father is gone. BB shares my father's ears, along with his name, and I know that Dad would delight in this child, as he did in LO and my niece. Like the Grinch, my (already overflowing) heart grew two sizes when I met my second son, and I am enjoying our return to babyhood. But I can't share this with my Dad.
I wrote a book this year. After spending three years building a strange hybrid writing career online, I was offered the opportunity to write a book on retirement. My dad was a financial planner, and had he been here during the writing process, I would have peppered him with daily questions about the often arcane issues surrounding retirement. In some ways, I feel like he would be even prouder of his shy daughter for finding other sources of information and figuring it out without him. But I wish he could have held a copy of my book and known that I have linked his old dream of writing with his expertise in financial management.
My 14-year-old self might see the times I have felt joyful during this year--my excitement for BB, my pride over my career, my closeness with J--as some sort of betrayal of my despair at losing Dad. How could I possibly feel happy now, this year, when 2013 was when I had to say goodbye to Dad long before either of us were ready?
But my 34-year-old self is coming to realize that 2013 was the best and worst of my life--just as every year has been the best and worst of times. That's life. 2014 will similarly have its ups and downs--although I hope the downs will not be quite so low.
It's my own folly to try to see experiences as fitting into simple good and bad categories. Life is not a kid's movie.
And, as it turns out, you can be miserable in Paris. The French have been perfecting that for centuries.


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Founded in 1869 as a private academy and formally granted the status of the university in 1922, Ritsumeikan University is a private university located in southwest Japan, with campuses in Kyoto, Osaka, and Shiga prefectures. Ritsumeikan University's main campus location in Kyoto Prefecture and its surroundings grants students not only the opportunity to experience some of the oldest and most culturally-rich parts of Japan but also to conveniently access other cities of different atmospheres and environments, such as Kobe or Hiroshima, should they choose to do so.
The city is easily accessible by Shinkansen (Japanese bullet train), with many trains going to Tokyo and other major cities every day. Kyoto, the old capital of Japan, has over 1,000 years of history, and features a dense concentration of temples and shrines – over 2,000! The city is also famed for its 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as beautiful natural surroundings.
Ritsumeikan University Ranking
Ranked 23rd in the Japan University Rankings 2018, Ritsumeikan University has also been selected in 2014 for the Top Global University Project by MEXT – an effort to internationalize Japanese universities through collaborations with prestigious overseas universities and university reforms.
As of May 2018, Ritsumeikan University is home to 32,600 undergraduate students and 3,228 graduate students. Of these, the total amount of international students is 2,159. There are 1,281 international undergraduate students, and 878 graduate students.
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With four campuses located in different areas around central Japan, among some of the most beautiful scenery to be found, studying at Ritsumeikan University gives you plenty of amazing options to choose from. Here is a quick rundown of the characteristics of the different campuses:
Ritsumeikan University Kinugasa Campus
The Kinugasa Campus is wonderfully situated close to the famed historic temples of Kinkakuji, Ryoanji, Ninnaji, and Tojin. Correspondingly, this campus focuses on subjects in the social sciences and humanities. This campus also features the Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Ritsumeikan University – the first peace museum in the world to be established by a university.
There are also three dormitories on this campus aimed at helping international students get used to life in Japan – International House Taishogun, International House Tokiwa, and International House Utano. All the campuses are located conveniently close to the Kinusaga Campus and feature bilingual resident mentors who can help international students navigate everyday difficulties.
Ritsumeikan Suzaku Campus
Also located in the city of Kyoto, this campus is a graduate-level focused facility – being home to the School of Law, as well as the Graduate School of Management and the Graduate School of Public Policy.
Ritsumeikan University Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (BKC)
The Biwako-Kusatsu Campus is located in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture. This campus has a focus on the physical sciences and technology, which is why its location in Kusatsu is excellent – Kusatsu City is home to many companies such as Panasonic, Fujitech, and Murata Manufacturing.
There is also a dormitory for international students located five minutes by foot from the Biwako-Kusatsu campus. Similar to other university dormitories, this dormitory features 24-hour English-speaking management, as well as bilingual resident mentors.
Ritsumeikan University Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC)
The newest of the Ritsumeikan University campuses, the Osaka Ibaraki Campus is home to three colleges such as the College of Business Administration, College of Policy Science, and similarly-focused four Graduate Schools such as the Graduate School of Management. This campus is located in the southern half of Ibaraki city – a city sandwiched between Kyoto and Osaka.
This campus also houses the newest international dormitory of Ritsumeikan University – the OIC International University. The dormitory is located 10 minutes by bicycle and 18 minutes by foot from the OIC campus.
Degrees offered in English
Ritsumeikan University features a number of programs for international students, including programs conducted entirely in English for those who are (at the point of admission) unable to use Japanese.
Ritsumeikan University offers undergraduate programs in English at three of its campuses – Kinugasa Campus, Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC) and the Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (BKC). Some popular examples are:
- College of International Relations, Global Studies Major
- College of Policy Science, Community, and Regional Policy Studies Major
- College of Information Science and Engineering, Information Systems Science and Engineering Course
At the graduate level, Ritsumeikan University offered a wide variety of programs in English across all of its campuses. Some examples are:
- Master's Program in Economic Development
- International Program for Science and Engineering
- Master's Program in International Relations
- Master's Program in Policy Science
- International Program for Science and Engineering
- Doctoral Program in Policy Science
- Doctoral Program in Management of Technology
- Doctoral Program in International Relations
Japanese Language Programs
Learning the Japanese Language may not be a necessary life skill to survive in Japan, but having a good grasp of it will enable students to live a much more convenient and stress-free life. Ritsumeikan University offers a number of Japanese Language program to conveniently help international students not only gain a new professional skill but also to facilitate their transition to life in Japan.
Japanese Language Intensive Classes – Summer and Winter Course Options
These bi-annual courses are targeted at undergraduate or graduate students of Ritsumeikan University with minimal knowledge of the Japanese language. The intensive classes are held every weekday in two sessions throughout winter and summer respectively, with each session lasting 50 minutes. Do note however that students must at least know how to read hiragana and katakana, and that the classes are conducted at a cost. In addition to learning the Japanese language, this course also offers Japanese studies – introductions to Japanese culture.
Intensive Japanese Language Track (IJL)
The Intensive Japanese Language Track is an intensive small-classed (10-15 students) Japanese language course offered for international students who are not currently enrolled in Ritsumeikan University. The track covers a range of skill levels from Introductory (no experience in the Japanese Language) to Advanced (Career Japanese). Prior to entering the program, students have to take a Japanese language proficiency test to determine their class placement. Do note that admission requirements for the IJL track include either being enrolled at an institution of higher education for at least one year prior to the program's commencement or having graduated from an institution of higher education.
Scholarship Content
Undergraduate Scholarships
Tuition Reduction Scheme
Ritsumeikan University offers a special RU Tuition Reduction Scheme for international students under which students who hold the status of residence of "student". While studying at Ritsumeikan University recipients will be guaranteed a minimum of 20% tuition reduction. More outstanding applicants have the opportunity to receive 50% or 100% tuition reductions. Do note that this reduction is guaranteed only for the first year as subsequent awards are dependent on students' grades of the previous year of study.
This scholarship is only available to students who have been accepted into Ritsumeikan University, and no separate application is necessary at the time of the admission application to Ritsumeikan University. Only subsequent renewal of this reduction requires an independent application – the details of which students should check from the Ritsumeikan University Financial Aid webpage for the most updated details.
Master's and Doctoral Scholarships
Ritsumeikan University Graduate Schools also offer a number of scholarships and grants – for example:
Seiseki-Yushusha (Academic Excellence) Scholarship
(For 1st year of enrollment)
- Outstanding doctoral, master's or professional degree program students
- Amount: ¥50,000 – ¥250,000 stipend per semester
- Duration: first and second semesters
Kenyu-Shorei Scholarship
(Prize Fellowship for Doctoral Degree Students)
- Outstanding doctoral students (year 3 or above of an Integrated Doctoral Program or 4-year Doctoral Program)
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TBY talks to George Khouzami, Development Manager of Al Thuriah, on how to offer customers the highest quality and diversity of options, meeting rising expectations, and scaling operations to meet costs without sacrificing quality.
BIOGRAPHYWith a degree in business administration from the American University of Beirut and six years of experience in real estate development, George Khouzami is the Development Manager of Al Thuriah, helping to lead the group to becoming one of the most renowned real estate and construction brands in the region, thanks to its excellent customer service and products. By doing so, he aims to make the experience of owning a home a pleasant and enjoyable process for all of Al Thuriah's clients.
What is the history and background of the company?
The company has developed substantially since its establishment in 1996. Its first project was to build a fence for the Lycée Francophone in Dubai. Afterwards, the company took on villa and small residential projects until 2007, when it embarked on tower projects. Today, Al Thuriah is a high-rise tower developer in Sharjah with a fully integrated real estate service. Al Thuriah develops, builds, and manages. The company is highly selective when choosing projects, partners, and sub-contractors, and measures itself on its ability to deliver quality turnkey projects on schedule.
What have been the main projects of the company in Sharjah?
One of Al Thuriah's key contributions to Sharjah's development has been focused on the Al Khan Area. We took part in developing two areas, Al Nahda and Al Khan, and constructed both Petrofac Towers and the headquarters for the Bank of Sharjah. These developments have since been strengthened, and Al Thuriah has since developed several residential towers, some of them already finished and others in progress. Al Thuriah develops high-end residential towers, providing new living spaces to cater to the Emirates' growing demand. As standards and expectations rise, Al Thuriah endeavors to meet demand and lead the market's development of best practices.
How does being a fully integrated company differentiate Al Thuriah's offering?
Being fully integrated means that Al Thuriah can offer our clients a one-stop shop; an investor can buy an apartment from us with minimal hassle as we would lease it on their behalf, handling all of the paperwork and agency discussions as it is all managed through the same entity be that Al Thuriah Leasing, Al Thuriah Properties, or Al Thuriah Facilities management. Ensuring that there is one point of contact has been the company's focus for the past year.
What developments are still available for sale and lease?
We are leasing Sahara Tower 4, which was handed over in mid-2017, and Pearl Tower, which was handed over in February 2017. By the close of the year, Al Thuriah will have Sahara Tower 6, which is under construction as I speak. In 2017 we will also launch a megaproject, which represents a market difference in terms of architecture, concept, and it will be an environmentally friendly build. This tower will have 1,000 apartments and is strategically located, being on the border with Dubai, providing a superior location to the Sahara Complex. With this, we will be one step ahead of the competition, building on the strength of the Al Thuriah brand as well as building towers.
How much potential is there for conceptual buildings in Sharjah?
The Sharjahan market is not yet ready for conceptual buildings. The profile of customers who want to live and invest in Sharjah differs from the profile of those who buy in Dubai. We see potential in designing better looking towers, but we want to offer our customers more variety. As such, for our next project, we are changing the layouts of the floor plans so that owners can own a unique apartment.
What are the main challenges that you encounter in facility management?
We face difficulties in differentiating our levels of service to the budgetary constraints of the owners and sometimes we have to compromise on the quality of service. We do not have this in Dubai, where our level of service matches the higher budgets.
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Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Qasimi, Executive Chairman, Department of Government Relations
TBY talks to Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Qasimi, Executive Chairman of the Department of Government Relations, on recent events, strategic delegations, and future outreach activities to promote Sharjah on the international stage.read article
HE Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson , Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)
TBY talks to HE Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), on the principles guiding Sharjah's economic development strategy, opportunities for private sector contribution, and the role of entrepreneurship in the Emirate.read article
HE Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)
TBY talks to HE Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), on Sharjah's strongest sectors for attracting investment, SME growth, and new opportunities.read article
HE Sultan Abdullah bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Chairman, Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD
TBY talks to HE Sultan Abdullah bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), on attracting FDI and optimizing customer satisfaction to support Sharjah's economic growth.read article
HE Abdalla Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Board , Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI),
TBY talks to HE Abdalla Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Board of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), on promoting innovation, collaboration, and expansion in Sharjah.read article
Saeed M. Al Amiri, Executive Vice-President, Head of Investment Group of Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB)
TBY talks to Saeed M. Al Amiri, Executive Vice-President, Head of Investment Group of Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), on attracting investment, aligning with fintech services, and turning challenges into opportunities.read article
Iman Hill, Technical Director & GM, UAE, and President, Egypt, Dana Gas
TBY talks to Iman Hill, Technical Director & GM, UAE, and President, Egypt at Dana Gas, on how to remain profitable during lean times, the importance partnering with regional governments on long-term projects, and the progress of women in the executive space in MENA.read article
Larry M. Burke, Managing Director, Unger Steel Middle East
TBY talks to Larry M. Burke, Managing Director of Unger Steel Middle East, on the fundamentals of running a good company, evolving to export steel to the US, and the importance of maintaining the highest possible quality standards.read article
Focus: Sharjah Food Park
Local Products, Global Market
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has unveiled the new Sharjah Food Park as its flagship project to fuel the food industry. Its ambition is to connect locally produced goods with the global market, leveraging Sharjah's industrial capacity and logistical expertise.read article
Salam Sharif, Chairman Secretariat Office, Sharif Metals International
TBY talks to Salam Sharif, Chairman Secretariat Office of Sharif Metals International, on building the family business, supporting a waste-free city, and leading recycling initiatives across the Middle East.read article
HE Khaled Bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman, Department of Seaports and Customs
TBY talks to HE Khaled Bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Seaports and Customs, on the specializations of Sharjah's three ports, the incorporation of technology, and the outlook for maritime connectivity.read article
Flemming Dalgaard, CEO, Gulftainer Group of Companies
TBY talks to Flemming Dalgaard, CEO of Gulftainer Group of Companies, on the importance of focusing on high-end customers, how to streamline the latest IT solutions, and why Sharjah is increasing its value as a critical axis along the east-west route.read article
Abdelaziz Ahmed Shams Al Shamsi, General Manager , Real Estate Registration Directorate
TBY talks to Abdelaziz Ahmed Shams Al Shamsi, General Manager of the Real Estate Registration Directorate, on the critical price differentiation with other emirates, the importance of Sharjah's world-class manufacturing hub, and why data collection is so crucial to boosting services.read article
George Khouzami, Development Manager, Al Thuriah
TBY talks to George Khouzami, Development Manager of Al Thuriah, on how to offer customers the highest quality and diversity of options, meeting rising expectations, and scaling operations to meet costs without sacrificing quality.read article
Review: Health
Syringe Benefits
With the Emirate's prized free zone Sharjah Healthcare City inaugurating its first hospital—a 100-bed facility—Sharjah is taking its first step toward a future of increased investment, innovation, and global clout as a destination for medical services and knowledge.read article
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman, Sharjah Media Council
TBY talks to Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council, on better communicating with the public, reaching out to all segments of the population, and expanding the Sharjah Media City free zone.read article
HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA)
TBY talks to HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), on becoming a larger tourism destination and working with government bodies to maximize synergy.read article


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Friday is the deadline for entering the 46th annual Kendallville Christmas Parade. The parade will take place Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. with the theme of "A Christmas Story." All groups and organizations in Noble County are invited to participate in the parade.
Please note the time change from previous years. The parade starting time has been moved to late afternoon to accommodate other holiday events that day, including a tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. in Bixler Lake Park. Monetary prizes will be awarded for parade theme and most unique. Judges will select the best overall unit.
Parade applications are available at the News Sun office, 102 N. Main St., at the Kendallville Chamber of Commerce, 122 S. Main St., or online at www.kpcnews.com .
KPC Media Group Inc. and radio station WAWK 95.5 FM The Hawk are coordinating sponsors. Main Street Business Association and the Kendallville Chamber are supporting the event.
Call Nancy Sible at 260-347-0400, ext. 1173 for information.


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Nothing's certain in this world, not even the number of students who will be taking the TVWriter™ Advanced Workshop that starts March 26th, a week from today.
Which means that regardless of where we end up with the students who've already said they're signing on, I'm looking for 1 more to round out the class, so if you've been in one of the 147 (or is it 148?) 4-week sessions we've already had over the past 15 years and want to come back, as so many have, or have been thinking about taking it but haven't fully committed yet, now seems like a good time to ease on in.
The Advanced Workshop costs $140 and meets every Thursday night starting next week. But don't take my word for it. Everything you need to know about what we've been up to all this time is right out there in the open on the Advanced Online Workshop Page.


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Featured Archer – Sophie Cordonnier
Affiliation – Who is the team affiliated with?
Involvement – How did she first become involved in archery?
When Sophie was 9 she got a Genesis bow for Christmas and would practice at school with her brother who was on the team.
Role – How would you describe archery's role in her life?
Sophie thinks of archery as a fun break to escape to after a long day, and an activity she can enjoy with her friends.
Archery Lessons – What has archery taught her?
Archery has taught her dedication, perseverance, and good sportsmanship.
Stand Out – What made archery stand out against other sports?
What made archery stand out to her was the peaceful atmosphere and the individuality. She likes how she doesn't have to rely on a team to participate in the sport.
Rituals – Are there any rituals she must complete before practice or a tournament?
Sophie likes to talk to her friends and teammates to make sure everyone is performing their best and if there is anything they can do as last minute improvements.
Role Models – Who has served as her archery role model?
Her brother was her biggest inspiration, he drove her to do her very best each time and to not give up if something goes downhill.
Accomplishment – What is one accomplishment she is most proud of?
The accomplishment she is most proud of is scoring a 280 in an archery tournament hosted by her school. The score set a new school record and gave her a first place in the middle school girls division.
Impact – How has archery impacted other aspects of her life? (Classroom performance, other sports, etc.)
Overall, archery has taught her to persevere and be a helping hand to others who may be struggling.


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It is my great honor and pleasure to announce that the 17th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS2014) organized by Zhejiang University will be held in Hangzhou, China on October 22-25, 2014.
The Conference will provide a forum for researchers, professionals and engineers from all over the world to present their latest research and development results, and to exchange information and experiences in the fields of electrical machines and systems, such as machines topologies, design, modeling, analysis, control, manufacture, testing, applications, maintenance, standards and education.
The ICEMS2014 is sponsored by China Electrotechnical Society (CES), co-sponsored by Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan - Industry Applications Society (IEEJ-IAS) and Korea Institute of Electrical Engineers (KIEE), and also technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Industry Applications Society (IEEE-IAS).
We sincerely invite you to submit papers to and participate in the ICEMS2014. All presented papers will be included in the IEEExplore database. Selected papers will be recommended to SCI or EI-indexed journals.
Hangzhou has enjoyed a prosperous history of over 2,200 years. It is one of the most famous tourist cities in China, with its natural beauties and historical and cultural heritages. It is also famous for good-quality silk products and tasty Chinese food.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Hangzhou in October, 2014. We believe that you will enjoy the technical activities of ICEMS2014, as well as your stay in this elegant city.
Prof. Jianxin Shen
General Chair of ICEMS2014
College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University.
Call for paper
Please check the above Conference Description for CFP information.
Any questions, please contact the conference organizer. The contact(s) can be found on the right Contact .


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Freebody Photos - Not Recognized
I did some more research on Edwin Freebody who appears on your website under the 'Freebody and associated family' in the lost photos section as the soldier in the greatcoat and slouch hat.
According to the Australian War Memorial, Freebody was a 30 year old Farmer from Nimmitabell when he took part in the Men from Snowy River March in January 1916. By looking at his enlistment papers, he would have signed up next to the Monaro's own war hero Ernest Albert Corey who was awared the Military Medal 4 times as a stretcher bearer in France. Records held at the War Memorial elude to the fact that Primary School was the extent of Freebody's learning.
After undertaking training at Goulburn, he (alongside most of the Snowies) were alotted to the 4th Reinforcements of the 55th Battalion, which embarked from Sydney on the HMAT 'A15' Port Sydney on the 4th of September 1916.
After a brief period of training in England, the 4th Reinforcements met up with the 55th Battalion and the entire 5th Division in France, which were were in action at Fromelles.The battle was a disaster, resulting in heavy casualties across the entire division. Although in reserve, the 55th was quickly committed to the attack and eventually played a critical role, forming the rearguard for the 14th Brigade's withdrawal. Despite its grievous losses the 5th Division continued to man the front in the Fromelles sector for a further two months.
After a freezing winter manning trenches in the Somme Valley, in early 1917 the 55th Battalion participated in the advance that followed the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line. It was spared the assault but did, however, defend gains made during the second battle of Bullecourt. Later in the year, the AIF's focus of operations switched to the Ypres sector in Belgium. The 55th's major battle here was at Polygon Wood on 26th September.
As were many men from the 55th Battalion, Edwin Freebody was killed in action on the first day of fighting on the 26th September 1917 at Polygon Wood (in fact, my g.g. uncle Albert George Pegram from Bredbo also served with the 55th Battalion and was killed the same day in the same place). Due to the nature of trench warfare, he appears to have no known grave, however his name appears on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial near to where he was killed.
Judging by the photgraph on your website, Freebody's picture was taken whilst in training in England in either late 1916 or early 1917. Bearing in mind the 4th reinforcements would have arrived in the chilly English winter perhaps explains why he is wearing the thick greatcoat.
I hope this helps,
Aaron Pegram.


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The 11th November 2018, marked 100 years since the Armistice was signed to end World War One. Over the past four years, there have been many acts of remembrance to remember our soldiers who lost their lives for our freedom. The History Leaders produced a fantastic assembly, which they presented for all houses.
The History Leaders and many forms were also involved in making our own memorial to our local soldiers from South Ribble. Each poppy was dedicated to a local soldier, thanking them for their courage and giving us the hope to carry on.


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Lucas Rivera is a former Print and Digital Production Manager at TokyoPop. He is currently a Project Manager at S2K Graphics.[1]
- Lucas Rivera started working for TokyoPop in January 2005 as pre-press supervisor and production artist. He was later promoted to print and digital production manager. During his time as a manager, he did work on the majority of the Warriors mangas.[1]
- He has strong knowledge of desktop, digital, and print publishing. Lucas is skilled at scheduling, organizational needs, guidance, and negotiating skills. With his experience from working TokyoPop and later at S2K Graphics, he is able to get things done in a timely manner in any form of schedule. After TokyoPop, he worked for Evolve Comics doing various production work and lettering. In 2012, he began to work at S2K Graphics as a Project Manager.[1]
- For the Warriors series, Rivera did the lettering for The Rise of Scourge,[2] Shattered Peace,[3] Into the Woods,[4] The Lost Warrior,[5] and Warrior's Return.[6] In addition, he is credited as the Print Production Manager for Shattered Peace,[3] A Clan in Need,[7] The Heart of a Warrior,[8] Escape from the Forest,[9] Return to the Clans,[10] and The Rescue.[11]
In the Warriors series, he has done the lettering for:
In the Warriors series, he is credited as the Print Production Manager for:
- Shattered Peace[3]
- A Clan in Need[7]
- The Heart of a Warrior[8]
- Escape from the Forest[9]
- Return to the Clans[10]
- The Rescue[11]
Some of Rivera's other works include:
- Ghost Busted (2008)[12][13]
- Chibi Vampire Novel Vol. 6'[14]
- Alice in the Country of Hearts[14]
- Burst Angel[14]
- Glass Wings[14]
- Guardian Hearts[14]
- Psychic Power Nanaki[14]
- Shrine of the Morning Mist[14]
- Vampire Game[14]
External links
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Revealed on LinkedIn
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed on the copyright page of The Rise of Scourge
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Revealed on the copyright page of Shattered Peace
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed on the copyright page of Into the Woods
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed on the copyright page of The Lost Warrior
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Revealed on the copyright page of Warrior's Return
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Revealed on the copyright page of A Clan in Need
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Revealed on the copyright page of The Heart of a Warrior
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Revealed on the copyright page of Escape from the Forest
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Revealed on the copyright page of Return to the Clans
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Revealed on the copyright page of The Rescue
- ↑ Revealed on amazon.com
- ↑ The copyright page of Ghost Busted
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7 Revealed on animenewsnetwork
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The hardest part about working on a new book is that I cannot share photos and details on my current knitting projects. You may have noticed the lack of knitting in my Instagram feed lately and it saddens me to not be able to share sneak peeks with you yet. But soon! So, I wanted to write a post about the knitting and yarn (baby hats and Walk Collection & Nua by Carol Feller) that have kept me busy lately.
What I'm Knitting
My friend R is expecting, so I have been busy with a couple baby hats for her. But she reads this blog, so I am scheduling this post to go live after I give her the hats. I also have been sewing more than usual because of a closet clearout that inspired me to get rid of clothes or update them to be wearable/useful. Most went out the door, but a few made the cut to be refashioned.
This hat is being knit with Debbie Bliss Rialto. Love the way to stripes.
I also am knitting a tiny baby hat just in case R's baby arrives early. It is doubled up Drops Merino and Silk-Merino Manos.
Yarn I'm Loving
Since I first squished Walk Collection's DK at Edinburgh Yarn Festival, I was in love. The soft yet sturdy feel of the base and the vibrant distinctive hues. Each evokes a sense of place or a memory, which connects the knitter to the yarn in a personal way. The one on the far left reminds me of a meadow with heather, thistle, evergreens, and nettle. The pink gives me warm thoughts of my grandma's azaleas. The two on the right are like sand, pebbles, and seaglass in jars on my windowsill. Yes, I am a seaside souvenir hoarder.
Not a surprise, one of my other loves that stemmed from Edinburgh Yarn Festival this year is Nua by Carol Feller. Finally, after years of admiring her designs, now we can knit with her yarn line! I cannot begin to convey the softness and loft of Nua. It seems fitting though because "nuage" means "cloud" in French. And the colors are rich with character.
What's Next?
Next, I finish the Bake Knit Sew 2 projects. I am over halfway done with the creating elements of the book, then comes the book part of it.
What knitting and yarn are occupying your time and thoughts lately?


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"Did you hear about the new Mexican-Chinese fusion place?"
My introduction to Chigama was tainted, I'm sad to say, by a much-less-successful version of the same concept at a spot called Chi-Mex. Because when people asked me about former, I thought they were talking about the latter and I was like, "Uh, no thanks."
Chi-Mex doesn't actually do fusion. It's kind of a free-standing mall food court Chinese restaurant. I went there with friends. It was fine, but not something I was raring to try again, much less review.
Finally it penetrated my thick skull (which is already hard to access, thanks to my thick hair) that these were not only two different restaurants, but two entirely different mindsets.
Chigama truly does find great ways to combine Mexican food with Asian cuisine, which kind of stunned me. By combining a few key ingredients and concepts, they've engineered a menu that is both comfortable and intriguing.
The Food
I have trouble not ordering elote ($4) anywhere. Elote is a Mexican street food of roasted corn (usually on the cob) smeared with mayo and chili powder and cotija cheese and it's an absolute delight. Not everybody does a great job with it, I'm sad to say, but Chigama knocks it out of the park.
Is $4 a bit much for two kind-of-small pieces of corn on the cob? Maybe. Would I order it again? Almost certainly. So I guess I'm not a great judge of this, because I'm literally salivating right now thinking about those elotes.
If you need more, and I'm going to guess you do, then the Szechuan spice chicken wings (8 for $8) are pretty outstanding.
The skin isn't super crispy, thanks to a slathering of sweet sauce, but they're not too fatty. I recommend you get the red Hatch chili sauce for dipping, because red Hatch chilies are delicious and this sauce could legit be paired with almost any food and I'd like it.
A side dish that might as well be an appetizer, the scallion pancake ($3.50) is just a perfect thing. It's thin and chewy and a little crisp with scallions cooked into it and I honestly think my friend Kevin and I would be enemies now if there hadn't been an even number of these to split between us. Yes, I will end a friendship over food. Look at me. I am a monster.
The sweet corn risotto ($5) is a must-have, which is unfortunate, because when we were there, our waitress rushed to put in the order to make sure we got the last one. It was noon. They are going to have to start making a lot more risotto when people realize how good this stuff is.
It's slightly toothsome, as risotto should be, with a buttery, creaminess that is instantly comforting. I'm pretty sure a therapy session where you slide into a tub of sweet corn risotto would cure 90 percent of my problems. There's a mild corn sweetness to it, as well, which is a nice balance to all the richness.
Tacos might be the perfect "fusion" food, simply because it's a form factor that is friendly to almost any cuisine. Indian/Pakistani tacos? Yes. Sushi tacos? Double yes. Italian tacos, with a bun made of baked spaghetti and filled with pork ragu? A thousand times yes.
We tried both the shrimp taco ($4.50) and tuna tataki taco ($5) and were generally pleased. Kev favored the shrimp, which was kind of sweet-and-sour style with nice, plump shrimp and a bit of shredded cabbage and pine nuts for crunch.
I thought the tuna tataki taco (which is just really fun to say) was the winner. Seared fresh tuna is always tasty and the addition of a kimchi aioli really made the flavor pop.
We also split an entree of pulled pork fried rice ($13) and I need to apologize. I was so excited when it arrived, I didn't take a picture. So I took one after we'd mangled it and, you know, it's at least an accurate portrayal of what happens when you are delicious near my mouth. Bad things.
I thought the dish was great and pulled pork as a stand in for the usual roast pork in fried rice was a novel twist. That said, I did let the server know the rice was missing a hit of salt, which kept the flavors a bit more muted. If you get it, test it out for yourself before adding in salt, but I found a few shakes really made the dish irresistible.
For dessert, because when have I ever said no to dessert, we got the churro with coffee fondant ($7), which should not be confused with fondant icing. This coffee fondant is a sweet chocolatey dipping sauce that I want to drink every morning, whereas fondant icing is like sugar dough that bakers use to make cakes look pretty and taste terrible.
The churro, the ice cream, the diced strawberries and the coffee fondant made for a really perfect bite. The mix of hot and cold, sweet, tart and bitter and the chewy center and crisp exterior was kind of the perfect end to a fusion cuisine lunch. It was everything all at one and I loved it.
Look, fusion cuisine gets a bad rap because lots of people doing it have no handle on the foods their fusing. But Chigama knows their stuff and the food is so good and so effortless that you'd be forgiven for not realizing the crossover of elements. OKC, we've got a winner on our hands.


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