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Q: how do I grep through a mysql database? Looking for a nifty helper function/method for grepping through all defined tables, columns, stored procedures, etc, for a MySql database.
I had something similar for SQL Server.

A: mysqldump --compact --skip-extended-insert -u root -proot mydb | grep "interesting string"

A: In the INFORMATION_SCHEMA database:
select * from columns WHERE TABLE_NAME LIKE '%tablename%' AND COLUMN_NAME LIKE '%columnname%'

More info here:
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/information-schema.html
Ok, it doesn't completely answer your question but you should be able to put it together how you want from here.

A: or simple, MySQL Workbench -> Database -> Search Table Data...

A: There is a stored procedure here (http://forge.mysql.com/tools/tool.php?id=232) for MySQL which will create a table for storing output, then loop through information_schema database's COLUMNS table to obtain all database's table and column names. Next execute a count() query on database.table for each column with appropriate search string in where condition. If count() > 0, that perticular column has the search term, so it will insert that triplet (database name, table name, column name) into a table. Last Select * from table to view respective database table and column names having the search term.

A: Common Resource Grep (crgrep) searches for table/column name and data matches and supports MySQL.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/crgrep/
Also searches other hard to search resources like content buried in archives. I developed crgrep as an opensource tool.

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import math
import random
from rts import mMap
from misc.mLogger import log
from misc import utils
#import uuid
from graphviz import Digraph
import random
import subprocess
import platform
import os
import shutil
from ps import PoolSearch
from rts import mState
import hashlib
from rts import mUnit
import mThinker
import config
import copy

filenum = 0
dirnum = 0

class Node(object):

	def __init__(self, move=None, parent=None, state=None):
		self.id = utils.gen_id()
		self.move = move
		self.parentNode = parent
		self.childNodes = []
		self.state = state.Clone()
		self.camp = state.camp
		self.wins = 0
		self.visits = 0
		self.result = []

	def add_child(self, m, s):
		for i in self.childNodes:
			if self.move_eq(i.move, m):
				return i, True
		state = self.state.Clone()
		state.camp = int(not self.state.camp)
		n = Node(move=m, parent=self, state=state.Clone())
		self.childNodes.append(n)
		return n, False

	def move_eq(self, move1, move2):
		move1_list = sorted(move1.items())
		move2_list = sorted(move2.items())
		return filter(lambda x: x[1], move1_list) == filter(lambda x: x[1], move2_list)

	def select_child(self):
		if random.random() < 0.9 and len(self.childNodes) > 10:
			s = sorted(self.childNodes, key=lambda c: c.wins / c.visits + math.sqrt(2 * math.log(self.visits) / c.visits))[-1]
			return s, True
		else:
			move = self.state.GetRandomMove()
			s, old = self.add_child(move, self.state)
			return s, old

	def update(self, move, result):
		self.visits += 1
		self.wins += result
		self.result.append(result)

	def desc(self):
		return str(self.camp) + ': ' + str(self.state.GetMovesNum()) + '|' + str(self.state.get_unit_num()[self.camp]) + ' ' + str(round(self.wins/(self.visits + 0.0001), 2)) + '/' + str(self.visits)

	def move_desc(self):
		desc = ''
		if not self.move:
			return desc
		for k, v in self.move.iteritems():
			if v:
				desc += '' + v[0].__name__[0] + ''
			elif self.state.get_unit(k).type not in [0, 4]:
				desc += '_'
		_sum = 0
		for i in hashlib.md5(repr(self.move)).hexdigest():
			_sum += eval('0x%s' % i)
		desc += str(_sum)
		return desc

	def draw(self, dot):
		if self.camp:
			dot.node(str(self.id), self.desc(), fontsize='12', color='tomato', peripheries='2', penwidth='2', style='filled')
		else:
			dot.node(str(self.id), self.desc(), fontsize='12', color='skyblue', peripheries='2', style='filled', penwidth='2')
		if self.parentNode:
			dot.edge(str(self.parentNode.id), str(self.id), self.move_desc(), penwidth=str(self.get_edge_width()))
		for i in self.childNodes:
			i.draw(dot)

	def get_edge_width(self):
		if not self.parentNode:
			return 2
		p_visit = self.parentNode.visits
		if (1.0 * self.visits) / (p_visit + 0.0001) > 0.33:
			return 3
		else:
			return 1

def MCTS(rootstate, itermax):
	global filenum
	filenum = 0
	global dirnum
	dirnum += 1
	dirname = 'dir%d' % dirnum
	try:
		shutil.rmtree('./result/' + dirname)
	except OSError:
		pass
	os.mkdir('./result/' + dirname)
	rootnode = Node(state=rootstate)

	thinker = mThinker.ThinkerWeightedChoice()

	for i in range(itermax):
		state = rootstate.Clone()

		#log.info('Select')
		node, old = rootnode, True
		while old:
			node, old = node.select_child()

		#log.info('Rollout')
		state = node.state.Clone()
		#for j in xrange(32):
		for j in xrange(8):
			thinker.set_map(state.to_dict())
			action = thinker.get_action(state.camp)
			#state.DoMove(state.GetRandomMove())
			state.DoMove(action)

		#log.info('Backpropagate')
		while node != None:
			result = state.GetResult(not node.camp)
			node.update(None, result)
			if node.parentNode:
				#node.parentNode.update(node.move, result)
				node = node.parentNode
			else:
				break

		#raw_input('press any key to continue')
		if config.draw_dot_every_iter or config.show_dot_every_iter:
			draw_dot(rootnode, dirname, config.show_dot_every_iter)

	if config.draw_dot_every_mcts or config.show_dot_every_mcts:
		draw_dot(rootnode, dirname, config.show_dot_every_mcts)
	#print sorted(rootnode.childNodes, key = lambda c: c.visits)[-1].move
	#return sorted(rootnode.childNodes, key = lambda c: c.visits)[-1].move
	#print 'rootnode.childNodes', rootnode.childNodes
	return sorted(rootnode.childNodes, key=lambda c: sum(c.result) / len(c.result))[-1].move

def draw_dot(rootnode, dirname, show=True):
	global filenum

	from PIL import Image
	dot = Digraph(format='png')
	rootnode.draw(dot)

	filenum += 1
	dot.render('result/%s/%d' % (dirname, filenum), view=False)
	if show:
		filename = './result/%s/%d.png' % (dirname, filenum)
		im = Image.open(filename, 'r')
		im.show()

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Benchmarks: EU and UK regulatory outlook
Overview of upcoming requirements and legislative developments
Europe | Publication | November 2020
Who is this relevant to?
Senior Managers Regime
ESG disclosures
Climate Transition Benchmarks and EU Paris-aligned Benchmarks
New regulatory technical standards
Transitional period for third-country benchmarks
Amendments to EU and UK critical benchmarks regime
The provision of benchmarks is a regulated activity in the European Union (EU) and in the United Kingdom (UK). The legal framework governing the provision and use of benchmarks is set out in the Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) that introduces an obligation for European and UK benchmark administrators to be authorized or registered if they wish to provide their benchmarks for use by supervised entities in the EU, and for third-country benchmark administrators to have a license to provide their benchmarks in the EU.1 BMR has been applicable to UK and EU administrators since January 1, 2020, but allows third-country benchmark administrators to benefit from a longer transitional period.
While BMR will remain part of the retained EU law applicable in the UK, following the expiry of the Brexit implementation period on December 31, 2020, the UK and the EU will have two separate – yet similar, at least initially – legal frameworks governing the provision of benchmarks.
This note highlights some of the divergences that are starting to arise between the EU and UK benchmark regimes. It also provides an overview of the new upcoming EU and UK requirements applicable to benchmark administrators, as well as a summary of the key ongoing legislative and regulatory developments, together with views on application timelines.
This note is relevant to benchmark administrators authorized or registered in the UK or one of the Member States, persons interested in becoming an authorized or registered benchmark administrator on either side of the English channel and third-country benchmark administrators.
The Senior Managers Regime (SMR) will apply to solo FCA-authorized benchmark administrators that do not provide any other regulated activities from December 7, 2020. The SMR will require such benchmark administrators to allocate certain prescribed responsibilities to senior managers, who will need to be approved by the FCA and maintain a statement of responsibilities – albeit without the need to comply with the certification and responsibilities maps requirements. The regime also imposes conduct rules on a wide range of other staff who will need to be trained by December 7, 2021.
NRF recommended action:
UK solo-regulated benchmark administrators should be preparing statements of responsibilities for their senior managers and training them on the new regime as a matter of priority.
With the growing cross-sectoral focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, the relevant requirements for benchmark administrators were adopted into law in 2019 by means of targeted amendments to BMR.2 The amendments introduced a requirement for benchmark administrators to disclose in their methodologies and benchmark statements whether the benchmark(s) they provide reflect any of the ESG factors as set out in the legislation. While the requirements were intended to become applicable as of April 30, 2020, due to a delay in adoption of essential secondary legislation, they are subject to a temporary forbearance regime.3 With the formal adoption of the said secondary legislation being expected over the coming weeks, the ESG disclosure requirements are likely to become applicable before the end of 2020 or in early 2021. In addition, by December 31, 2021 administrators of benchmarks – other than interest rate or FX – will have to include in their benchmark statement an explanation of how their methodology aligns with the target of carbon emission reductions or attains the objectives of the Paris Agreement.
Benchmark administrators should start reviewing their existing documentation (methodologies and benchmark statements) against the ESG factors for the type of benchmark they provide.
The same set of amendments to BMR that introduced the ESG disclosure obligations also introduced two new categories of benchmarks: EU Climate Transition Benchmarks and EU Paris-aligned Benchmarks. With the increased focus by the financial services industry on access to low-carbon benchmarks for the purpose of investment strategies, the underlying objective underpinning the creation of the two new benchmarks was to provide a harmonized framework for the creation of low-carbon benchmarks in the EU and to set out a minimum requirements for their methodologies. In the UK, The Financial Services (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 amended the retained EU law and introduced UK Climate Transition Benchmarks and UK Paris-aligned Benchmarks. While the relevant provisions on low-carbon benchmarks were intended to apply to administrators of such benchmarks as of April 30, 2020, the adoption of secondary legislation setting out minimum standards for EU Climate Transition and Paris-aligned Benchmarks is still pending. Finally, by January 1, 2022, the EU and UK administrators providing significant benchmarks "shall endeavour" to provide one or more Climate Transition Benchmarks.
Benchmark administrators providing or intending to provide EU and/or UK Climate Transition Benchmarks and/or Paris-aligned Benchmarks to start reviewing and/or developing documentation against the set of minimum criteria for such benchmarks that have been proposed in the secondary legislation.
On September 29, 2020, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its final report including a set of draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) under BMR. The draft RTS seek to enhance the robustness of the governance arrangements of administrators, ensure that the potential manipulation of benchmarks is minimized and set out common criteria for Member States for the purpose of the assessment of the mandatory administration of critical benchmarks and the compliance statement for non-significant benchmarks. In order to become applicable, the proposed RTS will need be formally approved by the European Commission, and subsequently by the European Parliament and by the Council.
Benchmark administrators should familiarize themselves with the content of the draft RTS and to start mapping their documentation for any prospective changes that might be required.
BMR introduces a separate regime governing the use of benchmarks provided by third-country administrators. There are three separate mechanisms that allow third-country benchmark administrators to obtain a license to provide their benchmarks in the UK and in the EU: equivalence, recognition or endorsement. However, there is currently a transition period, which is due to remain until December 31, 2021 in the EU, and until December 31, 2022 in the UK. That said, the UK Government has proposed in the recently introduced Financial Services Bill to extend this transitional period until the end of December 31, 2025 and European legislators are also considering, in the context of the BMR review, an extension of the third-country transitional provisions. Separately, as of the end of 2021, there will be significant changes to the process of application for third-country benchmark administrators seeking recognition in the EU, with ESMA assuming the role previously held by competent authorities.
Third-country benchmark administrators that consider obtaining a license to provide their benchmarks in the UK and/or in the EU should monitor closely the relevant legislative developments concerning timelines for the expiry of the transitional period in both locations and familiarize themselves with the application process and its requirements.
In order to facilitate the expected phasing out of LIBOR by the end of 2021 – and prospectively other critical benchmarks – the European Commission proposed in July 2020 a set of targeted amendments to BMR. Once formally adopted, the said amendments will create a framework allowing for the introduction of a statutory replacement rate for a critical benchmark that is due to be phased out. In the UK, similarly-intended amendments were put forward in the recently introduced Financial Services Bill which will clarify the FCA's powers to ensure the orderly wind-down of LIBOR.
Users of critical benchmarks – and LIBOR in particular – should start reviewing the relevant contracts referencing the benchmark and preparing for transition.
Our financial services and regulation team is experienced in supporting European, UK and third-country benchmark administrators in becoming authorized, and in providing ongoing practical legal and compliance support. In order to help you and your team better understand how the relevant requirements and legislative developments might affect your benchmark administration business, please contact us to enquire about a complimentary training session for your legal, compliance and/or business teams. The session could cover EU and UK benchmark legislation, upcoming regulatory changes and the relevant timeframes, as well as broader legislative developments, and we would be happy to tailor the session to best meet your organization's needs. We would also aim to answer any immediate questions that you and your team may have.
1 Regulation (EU) 2016/1011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of June 8, 2016 on indices used as benchmarks in financial instruments and financial contracts or to measure the performance of investment funds and amending Directives 2008/48/EC and 2014/17/EU and Regulation (EU) 596/2014.
2 Regulation (EU) 2019/2089 of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 27, 2019 amending Regulation (EU) 2016/1011 as regards EU Climate Transition Benchmarks, EU Paris-aligned Benchmarks and sustainability-related disclosures for benchmarks.
3 ESMA Non-Action Letter on sustainability-related disclosures for benchmarks (ESMA41-137-1300), April 29, 2020.
Hannah Meakin
hannah.meakin@nortonrosefulbright.com
Anna Carrier
Senior Government and Regulatory Affairs Advisor
anna.carrier@nortonrosefulbright.com

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Media group "1 + 1" checks whether its share belongs to Medvedchuk
Ukrinform
For the media group "1 + 1 media", there is new information according to which several legal persons belonging to the structure of the channel "1 + 1" belong to the wife of Viktor Medvedchuk Oksana Marchenko.
This is indicated in the comment "Media 1 + 1".
"In recent days, reports have circulated in the media that several legal entities belonging to the ownership structure of the 1 + 1 television channel belong to Oksana Marchenko. The resource correspondents refer to the data specified in the statement by Viktor Medvedchuk , which the people's deputy recently published. For 1 +1 media, this information is new, "the message said.
The media group notes that lawyers for the media group have now sent appropriate requests to the companies that are part of the chain's ownership structure.
See also: Medvedchuk declared participation in the TV channels "1 + 1" and "2 + 2" – the media
"1 + 1 media" promises to provide an official comment after verifying the information.
As noted, Radio Liberty, citing journalists from the Schemes: Corruption in Details program, reported that the chairman of the political council for the Opposition Platform – For Life party and the sponsor of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Viktor Medvedchuk, said in the statement by property for 2019 the company involved in LLC Teleradiocompany Studio 1 + 1 ownership structure.
The government has allocated almost 3 billion more for unemployment benefits
Medvedchuk has declared participation in the channels "1 + 1" and "2 + 2" – the media


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The story revolves around a top-secret resort for retired U.S. intelligence officers. A group of criminals led by Balzary breach the compound, hellbent on revenge on Robert, forcing the retired officer and his son to save the day.
Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller
Studio: EFO Films, Grindstone Entertainment Group, Verdi Productions
Cast: Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray, Kelly Greyson, Shannen Doherty, Ser'Darius Blain
In late 19th Century Hong Kong the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. One Coast Guard officer is Dragon Ma, who is...
Project A: Part II
Dragon is now transferred to be the police head of Sai Wan district, and has to contend with a gangster kingpin, anti-Manchu revolutionaries, some...
A grieving couple retreats to their cabin 'Eden' in the woods, hoping to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage. But nature takes its...
A terrifying story of a young girl who wakes up in a casket with a traumatic head injury and no memory of her identity. She quickly realizes she was...
This third film in the series follows a group of marine biologists attempting to capture a young great white shark that has wandered into Florida's...
Agents J and K are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes...
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
Satoshi, Kasumi, and Takeshi continue exploring the Johto region, then have to rescue Pikachu after Musashi and Kojiro kidnap him. The search leads...
Batman: Under the Red Hood
One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same...
Mortal Kombat: Rebirth
MORTAL KOMBAT: REBIRTH is a short film released by Kevin Tancharoen (Director) in 2010. It was originally made as a proof of concept for Tancharoen's...
Woochi : The Demon Slayer
Spanning four centuries in Korea, this epic action-adventure concerns a powerful pipe and a trio of wizards who will do anything to protect it.
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
InuYasha is a half-demon who was trapped in the Legendary Tree and was set free by Kagome, a girl who traveled 500 years through time. This time,...
Saw 3D
As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor...
Charly Matteï has turned his back on his life as an outlaw. For the last three years, he's led a peaceful life devoting himself to his wife and...
In 1979 Ohio, several youngsters are making a zombie movie with a Super-8 camera. In the midst of filming, the friends witness a horrifying train...
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
Rocky, Colt and TumTum must battle an evil wealthy toxic waste dumper in order to save a local Indian tribe and their friend Joe. The 3 Ninjas must...
Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't...
Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike
In a mythical kingdom, the mighty Imperial Knights harness a magical substance known as Aer to power their weapons and protect humanity from the...
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku
Bardock, Son Goku's father, is a low-ranking Saiyan soldier who was given the power to see into the future by the last remaining alien on a planet he...
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks
It has been thirteen years since the Androids began their killing rampage and Son Gohan is the only person fighting back. He takes Bulma's son Trunks...
A married couple's life is turned upside down when the wife is accused of murdering her boss. Her husband John would spend the next few years trying...


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Each Baptist church is independent and self-governing, and there are two broad branches of Baptists, Strict and General. Strict, or Particular, believe that in order to take communion you must have been baptised, while General Baptists offer open communion. Both believe that in order to be baptised you must be old enough to confess Jesus as Lord and Saviour (although there were fringe groups of Paedo-Baptists who did practice infant baptism), and baptism is via full immersion in water.
I believe all the Baptist chapels in Wing were General. There was a list of Strict Baptists churches and ministers published in the Baptist Magazine of 1811, and Wing is not listed so there wasn't one then – the Strict Baptists living in Wing at that time seem to have gone to Leighton Buzzard to worship, or perhaps the minister came to them! One such visitor was Thomas Wake, pastor of the Lake Street Baptist meeting in Leighton Buzzard, who would visit Burcott once a month on the Tuesday evening closest to the full moon circa 1810.
Births or baptisms would have been recorded in the chapel records, either in a register or in the minutes. Remember that for Baptists the date of a baptism is no indication of the approximate birth year of the individual involved unless this information is specfically stated – however I have found more records of births rather than baptisms! Marriages of Wing Baptists will likely be found in the registers of All Saints Church, or the spouse's home parish church, as I am not aware that any of the Wing Baptist chapels were licenced for marriages. As far as I know there was no Baptist burying ground in Wing so burials would have taken place at All Saints.
The first specific mention of a Baptist chapel in Wing that I am aware of is in the Return of Dissenting Places of Worship from 1829. This states there was a Particular Baptist sect of around 20 Baptists – however it was John Felix, minister of All Saints, completing this return so this number may not be accurate. Wing residents are also noted amongst the congregation of the Baptist church in Leighton Buzzard in the pre-1835 period (see below). By 1851, the Ecclesiastical Census lists two Baptist churches, the Wing Baptist Meeting House (total daily attendance 73 out of 120 sittings, and although the space was used exclusively as a place of worship it was not a separate and entire building), and the Burcott Baptist Chapel (total daily attendance of 40 out of 50 sittings, and preaching on Tuesday/Wednesday evening rather than Sunday). The 1853 Musson & Cravens directory also notes the existence of a Baptist chapel in Wing but with no regular minister (it is not mentioned in subsequent directories that I am aware of).
The Baptist chapel in Burcott was originally founded in 1840 as a daughter chapel of the Free Communion Baptist Church of Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard (although some Wing residents evidently preferred to continue to worship in Leighton Buzzard – see below). The 1851 Ecclesiastical Census records this chapel opened in 1845, so perhaps there was no dedicated building between 1840 and 1845. The congregation then moved across to a new building in Littleworth in 1854 or 1857. The Baptist cause was already declining by this point and the building was subsequently sold to the HELEY family around 1870 who reopened it as the Congregational Union chapel.
One key tenet of the Baptist faith is that individuals are baptised as adults rather than as children. It seems that sometimes this could take place in the parish church rather than a Baptist chapel as the registers for All Saints Church include the following entries:
* Mary the wife of Richard DYMOCK at the age of 27 years, and Hannah HOLBEY daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Holbey, both of the Anabaptist persuasion were baptised in the church by me H J de Salis 7 Jul 1778
* Elizth wife of Thos HOLBEE and Samuel son of Thos & Elizth HOLBEE of the Anabaptist persuasion bapt by Edm Wodley 18 Jun 1782
* Eliza GREEN of this parish, Baptist age 16y8m 31 May 1804
Leighton Buzzard Particular Baptist Church, 1771-1835
A few families were heading over to Leighton Buzzard to worship at the Particular Baptist church. The following Wing residents are included in the register of births (not baptisms) and burials (available at the Bedfordshire & Luton Archives and Record Service or on LDS film number 1279202). Interestingly enough, some of these children were baptised at All Saints soon after their birth – perhaps the children in question were not expected to live?
George & Mary BAKER of Wing have the following children listed: Elizabeth 10 Sep 1804 [bap. All Saints 12 Sep 1804], Mariah 7 Jul 1806 [bap. All Saints 3 Oct 1806], Richard 14 Oct 1810, Thomas 4 May 1812 [bap. All Saints as an adult 8 Jun 1834], Rhoda 1 Jun 1815, Joseph 1 Jan 1818, Hannah 19 Oct 1820 [bap. All Saints as an adult as Sarah Hannah 25 Jun 1837] and Sarah 15 Dec 1822.
Jonathan & Alice BECKET of Wing have the following children's births listed: Mary 6 Aug 1803 [bap. All Saints 7 Aug 1803], Maria 6 Oct 1805 [bap. All Saints 13 Oct 1805], Peter 7 Oct 1807 [bap. All Saints 3 Jan 1808], Joshua 18 Oct 1810, Caleb 25 Mar 1812, Martha 9 May 1814, David 11 May 1816, Jonathan 22 Feb 1821, Jesse 10 Feb 1825, Ruth 15 Dec 1826.
Jonathan & Maria BECKET of Burcott Wing have the following children listed: Jonathan 22 Feb 1821, Jesse Ruth (dau) and Jesse (son) 10 Feb 1825 [two separate entries, but is this an error?], Ruth 15 Dec 1826.
Hannah COOK of "Burcut" was buried 22 Mar 1786.
Thomas & Elizabeth DIMOCK of Littleworth have the following children listed: Hannah born 8 Dec 1802 [bap. All Saints 9 Jan 1803], Mercy 14 Feb 1806, Leah 7 Apr 1808, Richard 10 Jul 1810, Zilpha 13 Aug 1812, Matthew 11 Feb 1816, Thomas and Elizabeth [BVRI has 31 Aug 1818 however this is the date of the unrelated entry immediately above these two, the date for these two entries is blank]
Joseph & Susan GURNEY of Wing have the following children listed: Jesse born 13 Nov 1805, Jethro born 13 Jan 1809, Jabez born 16 Aug 1812, Ann born 3 Nov 1818.
Leighton Buzzard Free Communion Baptist Church
The following Wing General Baptists are included in the list of members 1838 to 1894 of the Free Communion Baptist Church on Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard (available at the Bedfordshire & Luton Archives and Record Service or on LDS film number 1279202). Each list was added to and amended, then periodically a new list was begun.
List of Members 1838-1853
#124 JN ELLIOT of Burcot
#129 JW CARTER of Burcot
List of Members 1854
#58 J CARTER of Burcott, resigned/removed Jun 12 1862
#73 Mark JENNINGS of Burcott, baptised Mar 1851
#74 Mrs BUCKMASTER, baptised May 1851, died Mar 1856 "her end was peace"
#82 Mrs JENNINGS of Burcott
#88 Jessy BECKETT of Burcott, baptised Jan 1854, died Jan 1861 "killed by a horse, leaves wife and son" [actually several sons and daughters according to the 1861 census]
#99 Mrs HAWKINS of Burkitt, received Jul 1854
#125 Mrs BECKETT of Burcott, baptised 30 Mar 1856
#126 Mrs MASON of Burcott, baptised 30 Mar 1856 died Jul 1856 "[obscured] simplicity"
#142 Mrs MORTIMER of Burcott Wing, received by experience Nov 1859
#59 Mrs HAWKINS of Burcott, received Jul 1854
#70 Mrs BECKETT of Burcott, baptised Mar 1856
#91 Mrs MORTIMER of Burcott Wing, received Nov 1859
(It is recorded in the Baptist Magazine of 1862 that 10s. 8d. was raised in a collection amongst the Burcott folk worshipping at Leighton Buzzard.)
#32 [crossed out] JENNINGS of Burcott, "Union Chapel Burcott"
#33 [crossed out] Mrs HAWKINS of Burcott
#41 [crossed out] MORTIMER of Burcott
A 3-page obituary from 1831 for Hannah HAWKINS who married William HELEY can be found in one of the editions of the Baptist Magazine on Google Books (sadly the name of the author is not given)
Frederick Woolhead born in 1863 declared himself a Baptist upon enlisting with the Bedfordshire Regiment in 1883 (found on the WO364 series)
Baptist Historical Society
Strict Baptist Historical Society
Angus Library
Non-Conformity in Leighton Buzzard at the Bedfordshire Community Archives


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Having made my peace with the fact that I do not drink alcohol, and my friends do, I was under no illusions that going to a prosecco festival for my friends 30th birthday would grant me the same experience as everyone in the group who was drinking would have. That being said I am absolutely shocked that the event itself was so bad. I've always heard great things about Best Parties Ever and I've always loved Barleylands so I am obviously surprised either company would allow themselves to be associated with something that is quite clearly a scam.
The tickets for the event on the 18th of November set us back £19.70 each. You can get them online through Eventbrite, and as someone quite rightly pointed out – they do not profess to include anything in the ticket price. Fair enough. No one from our party was expecting anything free but the basics were not even supplied and the drinks in there were so grossly overpriced I'm not at all left wondering why no one was even remotely tipsy by the end.
When we arrived, we were quite abruptly told that we would need to wait until 11am because we were ten minutes early. We actually ended up getting let in about 11.10am, so they can't be that particular about timings. The venue itself was beautiful if not a bit empty. The tokens were 3 for £10 or 20 for £60 and that doesn't sound too bad until you find out that ONE glass of prosecco is 2 tokens and a bottle is 10 to 14 tokens. If you can't do that math that means a glass works out at £6.66 and a bottle works out to £33.30 on the lower scale.
For a non-drinker you would think that the day would be less expensive, but unfortunately a cup of flat coke from a bottle will set you back a token, and so will a water.
Staff were incredibly unhelpful on the day. We were turned away from a number of bars after asking for advertised drinks with staff either telling us to go to another bar or point blank that they did not know why they were advertised as they were not available. To be honest it's lucky we spent so much of the day chasing things we couldn't actually buy because there was sod all else to do.
One of the main problems only occurred to use after about an hour after we had all started to getting serious leg cramp. There was NO WHERE to sit down. Yes, customers are expected to stand for the full five hour session. We resorted to sitting on the floor. So for £20 we got a band for ten mins, some cheesy disco music and to sit on a cold hard floor in the middle of a farm. Great success.
After the event, I put across my views of the day (as did many others) on the Facebook page. Unfortunately, ProseccoFest have been snidely deleting anything negative from their page. This is an art form mastered by scammers – the reason they are doing this is because there is an event next week and they just want to scam the next lot of unsuspecting idiots out of £100s.
To make this article fair, I looked for some contact details to ask if a manager wanted to explain some of the reasons for the above complaints. There were none. You can only find their email address if you go right into their terms and conditions, and in true scammer style they have not answered me. Many people have been saying they are going to ask for a refund, but it is obvious they are just going to take everyones money and run.
Thankfully, a few people I know and who are active on the page have said they are not going now next week because of all of the negative reviews. Hopefully this will be the last time Best Parties Ever and Barleylands let themselves get associated with something that is quite clearly dodgy.
If you do not believe just my opinion, here are some of the Facebook comments I screenshotted before they get a chance to delete them. I've edited out names as I have not had time to contact everyone and ask if I am able to use their first name and last name in a post.
ProseccoFest have now changed their prices and are still refusing to refund those of us that have paid full price already.
Fortunately, you CAN complain about the event.
Sometimes the snow comes down in June.
Swear my anxiety is worse when things are going well.


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Cowie, Edward , English-born Australian composer, conductor, teacher, and painter; b. Birmingham, Aug. 17, 1943. He studied with Fricker and took hisB.Ed, at the Univ. of London (1964); after training fromA. Goehr (1964–68), he worked with Lutoslawski in Poland (1971); he also studied at the Trinity Coll. of Music in London (L.T.C.L., 1968), and at the univs. of Southampton (B.Mus., 1970; D.Mus., 1979) and Lan-caster (Ph.D., 1983). From 1974 to 1983 he was senior lecturer at the Univ. of Lancaster; in 1979 he also was a visiting prof, at the Univ. of Kassel. From 1983 to 1986 he was composer-in- residence at the Royal Liverpool Phil., and from 1983 to 1989 prof. of creative arts at the Univ. of Wollongong in New South Wales. In 1988 he became a naturalized Australian citizen. In 1989–90 he was prof. of creative arts at James Cook Univ. in Queensland. He then served as artistic director and prof. of arts fusion of the Australian Arts Fusion Centre in Brisbane (from 1991). He also was active as a conductor. His talent as a painter has been highlighted in various exhibitions. As a composer, his technique ranges from static triadic tonality to serialistic atonality; reflections of nature, including birdsong, and a preoccupation with form, are pervasive aspects of his works.
DRAMATIC Corn-media, opera (1976–78); Kate Kelly's Roadshow, music theater (1982). ORCH.: 2 clarinet concertos (1969, 1975); Moon, Sea, and Stars (1974); Leviathan, symphonic poem (1975); Columbine (1976); Piano Concerto (1976–77); L'Or de la trompette d'ete for 18 Strings (1977); Concerto for Orchestra (1980–81); Leonardo for Strings (1980–81); two numbered syms.: No. 1, The American (1980–81; Liverpool, Feb. 1, 1984) and No. 2, The Australian (1982); Choral Symphony: Symphonies of Rain, Sea, and Speed for Baritone, Chorus, and Orch. (1981–82); Concerto for Harp and Strings (1983); Atlas (1984; Liverpool, May 13, 1986); 15-Minute Australia for Youth Orch. (1985); Cello Concerto (1992). CHAMBER : four string quartets (1973, 1976, 1980, 1981); Cathedral Music for Brass (1976); Harlequin for Harp (1977); Commedia Lazzis for Guitar (1977); Kelly-Nolan-Kelly for Clarinet (1980); Cartoon Music for Percussion, Keyboard, Violin, and Cello (1984); Flute Quartet (1991). KEYBOARD : Piano : Piano Variations (1976; rev. 1981); The Falls of Clyde for two Pianos (1976); Kelly Variations (1980); Sonata (1985). VOCAL : Shinko-Kinshu for High Voice and Instruments (1968; rev. 1972); Gesangbuch for 24 Voices Unaccompanied or With Instruments (1971); Endymion Nocturnes for Tenor and String Quartet (1973; also for Tenor, Horn, and Strings, 1981); A Charm of Finches for Soprano and three Flutes (1973); Leighton Moss for Chorus and Chamber Orch. (1974–75); Columbine for Soprano and Chamber Orch. (1979); Missa Brevis for Chorus and Organ (1982); Avium Cencentus for Chorus (1988); The Roof of Heaven for Tenor, two Oboes, two Horns, and Strings (1988); '48 for High Voice and Chamber Ensemble (1992).
—Nicolas Slonimsky/Laura Kuhn/Dennis McIntire
Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians
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Commissioner Cooper has been a resident of Forsyth County for the past 26 years. During that time, she has served as President of the Republican Women of Forsyth County, President of Civitan and was the first the Vice Chair of Forsyth County GOP. Commissioner Cooper has owned and operated a local business, Inside Additions Furniture and Home Accessories, for over 16 years.
Prior to owning her own business Commissioner Cooper served as the Director of Marketing and Director of Worker's Compensation for Private Health Care Systems. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and an MBA with a concentration in marketing.
Commissioner Cooper and her husband, Dr. Scott Cooper, are the parents of three children and proud grandparents of four. All three generations call Forsyth County home.


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How darling, my Husbie made me some vintage-esque frames for today's post, from this week's Sew Weekly challenge: Colette Patterns with an Autumn Palette (for us Australians!), aren't they sweet?
Very cute dress and the photoframes are great. The fabric reminds me of Sanderson linen.
you look so lovely and summery (doesn't look autumny to me)! also thanks for your lovely email. I think your advice of just concentrating on one thing at a time is a good one!
super cute! that color is adorable on you. and how sweet of your hubbie to make those little frames for you.
ps. you're lucky you're in australia right now! we live in indiana right now, but my husband is from new zealand. he's dyyyying for some summer weather right about now!!
wow great colour combo...the lining is perfect too!
i can't seem to find a good shift dress pattern for my shape!


Everyday we are dealing with thousands of different request, beginning with the small ones, ending on extravagant whims rich people can easily afford. With a certain request comes a particular expectation. The way it is handled tells the guest whom he is dealing with. I am sure we all experienced requesting salt in restaurant that came without pepper…. or from other point of view – we were asked to deliver an extra towel to the room and than we received a call for extra tooth brush and than we received another call for extra pair of slippers (and we dared to think "couldn`t she tell all that the first time?????").
Let me show you in the next few steps how to professionally take a guest request and end up being praised till infinity.
Understand what the guest needs.
It could be a pack of cigarettes, hangers, coca cola or Zhen Zhu Nai Cha (珍珠茶). Yes, we all know what are all the first 3 items but Zhen Zhu Nai Cha? You can`t just simply nod your head and leave the guest with a fake smile and try to figure out what is this thing because if you don`t have it spelled on paper and you don`t have the understanding – you simply won`t even google it, and nobody will help you.
Anticipation does not exist without empathy, creativity and natural sincerity. It makes you distinctive, valuable, precious.You need to have inner need of assisting others, inner passion, if you don`t have it – sorry, change your job. Anticipating staff is the biggest luxury a hotel could ever offer. Let`s say that Ms. Jones request scissors from you. 99% of these requests end up with "I will deliver it to your room in 5 minutes" (sad to say, is this a standard?) Nooooo! We, professionals – anticipate!
"Ms. Jones would you like to have a glue and tape as well?" – does it take higher intelligence or less laziness? Mr. Robinson called for extra Shower gel. How can we anticipate? Simply by asking if he would like to have extra body lotion as well! Tip: Think ahead of the requester. Connect items, for example bottler opener + bucket with ice, water + extra teabags etc. As a manager combine a list of possible requested items and put anticipated ones next to it. Now on every briefing play a game with your team, when you say bottle opener, they say bucket with ice etc. It works.
*4* Pamper and delight. This is a higher level of anticipation. It cannot actually happen with every guest request. A most common situation would be when the guest asks you for instance for wrapping paper, glue & ribbons, now to clearly anticipate and wow the guest we should do this " Allow me Ms. Jackson to do the gift wrapping for you". So this point as mentioned above can be done only by the well experienced.
Tell the guest approximate time for delivery. Usually it is up to 10 minutes or if you can deliver it straight away – than just do it. Some guests expect their items to be delivered at particular time. There is nothing more irritating that waiting and waiting and waiting. Time is MONEY. There is also a certain preference on the item placement. Some guests want to have it delivered on their desk, some want to be not disturbed so valet closet is the perfect place. Agree on the item placement with the guest. Tip: Remember what the agreement was.
A golden "Is there anything else I may assist you with" is expected in luxurious hotels. Guests want to be spoiled, they want you to take care and guarantee the highest attention.
P.S. Forbes & LQA standards clearly warn you from making the guest repeat themselves, so listening carefully & taking ownership is the key.
A proper handling of guest request is a pure luxury. This actually defines the quality of your teams` service. This defines the real quality of you hotel. This is called Service Excellence – to have people able to think ahead – anticipate = pamper & delight.
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We have a solid reputation and essentially you get two agents working on your behalf for the price of one. We take pride in our work including the accuracy of pricing our listings at an accurate market value, taking quality photographs, marketing locally and regionally through some print media, but focusing mainly on our online presence, as over 90% of all buyers will find their home through an online source.
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Under the agreement between (Careem and Telenor) Careem will provide 35% discount on their first ride and in addition to this offer, customers will also be able to enjoy absolutely FREE Wifi Service during their ride. But that's not all, as Careem Captains will also avail special data packages from Telenor Pakistan.
In our opinion, Telenor's initiative with Careem will definitely be a valuable addition to the mutual user-base of both business models. With this exciting new offer, more and more Telenor customers will be able to avail the benefit from the initiative in coming days.


As the leading authority on bowling's mental game, Dean Hinitz has worked with the premier players, coaches, and teams in the sport. He has helped countless pros elevate their results, avoid slumps, and overcome stressors affecting performance. He has improved their play, and now he's ready for you. In Bowling Psychology, you'll learn the mental strategies for performing your best, day in and day out. From progressive muscle relaxing techniques to positive self-talk and focus cues, you will pick up spares more consistently, improve accuracy, and overcome anxieties. You'll also find insights, advice, and anecdotes from bowling's best: Kim Terrell-Kearney Jason Belmonte Diandra Asbaty Carolyn Dorin-Ballard Rick Steelsmith Bill O'Neil Mike Fagan Gordon Vadakin Jeri Edwards Bob Learn, Jr. Amleto Monicelli Fred Borden LeAnne Hulsenberg Del Warren Del Ballard, Jr. Rod Ross Tommy Jones, Jr. Jason Couch Manage pressure, find your focus, and reach your potential. With detailed information on topics including mindfulness training, sensory awareness, and the mind–body connection, Bowling Psychology is your all-in-one toolbox for mental mastery of the lanes.
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Q: Loop through records and their parents to find matching record I have these three tables:
items

id   parent_id
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590  589
589  588
588  587
587  586

user_items

item_id   project_id   user_id
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588       50           2
587       49           2

users

id
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2

I need to find the user_item whose item_id either matches an item's id or an item's parent_id. It also needs to match the user_id.
This is the way it should work:
1) Starting with the item_id 590 and user_id 2, I query the user_items table. There are zero records.
2) I query the item with id 590 and find the item's parent_id, which is 589. I then take that parent_id as well as the user_id and query the user_items table again. There are zero records.
3) I then find the items record with the id 589. I use that record's parent_id (588) and query the user_items table again. There is a match, so it breaks the loop and returns that matching user_item.
Note that I have to use this schema, and it needs to return the first user_item that matches. There can be up to 5 levels of items and their parents.
At first I thought I could just use item 590 and all of its parents, but that would select too many user_items. It needs to return the lowest level item that matches. I also thought I could use a loop, but I'm unfamiliar with how that works, and I imagine there's an easier solution.
Thoughts?

A: Using Postgresql, you'll want to use what is called a CTE, or common table expression.  Below is a snippet that I hope will be useful.
WITH RECURSIVE t(id, parent_id, path) AS (
    SELECT id, parent_id, ARRAY[id]
    FROM items
    WHERE id = 590
  UNION
    SELECT i.id, i.parent_id, i.parent_id || t.path
    FROM items i
    INNER JOIN t ON t.parent_id = i.id
)
SELECT items.* FROM items
INNER JOIN t ON t.id = items.id
INNER JOIN user_items ON user_items.item_id = items.id AND user_items.user_id = 2

A: You will need to use recursion to avoid needing a loop.  I would read up on the "with recursive" option in this postgresql article: http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.4/static/queries-with.html
Once you connect all of your items/parents items together using recursion, you can limit the results to get only the one with a userid.
As a side note, recursion in Oracle is done by using the keywords "start with" and "connect by".


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Local kidnapping case continued until December
Lance Maggart
lmaggart@skyhinews.com
Jorge Varela
Courtesy Grand County Sheriff
An alleged kidnapping case involving local resident Jorge Varela was back in court Monday though further action on the case was postponed until early December.
Jorge Varela, 29, of Grand County appeared in court Monday with his legal counsel for a preliminary demand, which was continued until 9 a.m. Dec. 3. He faces a series of nine separate criminal charges and four sentence enhancers.
Varela currently faces charges of first-degree burglary, second-degree kidnapping, attempt to commit first-degree assault, menacing, violation of bail bond conditions, third-degree assault and criminal mischief.
In mid-September, Varela was arrested by local law enforcement officials and charged with a series of criminal allegations related to an incident that occurred in Granby the previous day. According to an arrest affidavit, Varela is alleged to have kicked in the front door of a private residence in Granby on Sept. 16. He is then alleged to have held a woman captive at knifepoint while awaiting the arrival of a male individual who lived at the residence.
According to the affidavit, Varela released the female victim when the male individual arrived at the residence and allegedly proceeded to punch the male individual in the face before leaving the scene.
Varela was initially taken into custody on Sept. 17. He appeared in court on Oct. 15 for a preliminary demand proceeding, which was continued until Oct. 29. During the court proceedings on Oct. 15 the court denied a request from Varela for a bond reduction. Varela was later released from custody on Oct. 19 after posting a $50,000 bond in the form of property.


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Pro Kabaddi League
How Pawan Kumar Sehrawat became the Big Bull of Pro Kabaddi League
Ajay A K
The raider amassed an astonishing 360 points for his team in the seventh season of the competition.
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is no stranger to spotlight. Nor is he a stranger to obscurity. However, his rise to the top is a testament to the Pro Kabaddi League and what it aimed to achieve. He has battled adversity to grow into one of the most feared raiders in the country.
Early seasons
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat's first step into a Pro Kabaddi League mat was for the Bengaluru Bulls in Season 3. Mainly a substitute, the youngster scored 2 points in the season opener for the Bulls against his hometown team Dabang Delhi. He then scored a team high 7 points in a thrilling 36-26 win over the Jaipur Pink Panthers. However, the season proved to be an underwhelming term for the Bulls. They finished out of the playoffs for the first time in their history despite Sehrawat's 45 points in 13 appearances.
The next season saw Bengaluru Bulls add the talented Rohit Kumar and Deepak Kumar Dahiya to their ranks. While it meant that the team looked stronger, it also limited the chances for the then 20 year old Sehrawat who only managed 11 points in 10 matches. Bengaluru missed the playoffs yet again.
At the end of the season, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat switched teams. The Delhi-native jumped to the newly-created franchise Gujarat Fortunegiants for Season 5. However, Pawan was only involved from the bench and scored 10 points in 9 matches. He even took part in the final and scored a point, only to see Pardeep Narwal and the Pirates brush aside the Fortunegiants for their third successive title.
Pawan finished with 282 points in PKL Season 6
But 2018 was going to be Pawan Kumar Sehrawat's year. Bengaluru roped in their former raider but this time Pawan wanted to make his stint count. Pawan had a stellar opening to the season when he outraided Indian national player Ajay Thakur and scored 20 points. The Bulls beat the Tamil Thalaivas comfortably to open the season on a positive note.
But Pawan was far from over, he scored 16, 6 and 20 points in his next three matches as he joined forces with Kashiling Adake and Ashish Sangwan to push Bengaluru Bulls as a favourite for the title. He then scored 14 points to beat Pardeep Narwal's defending champions Patna Pirates to make a resounding statement across the league.
He finished the season with 282 total points which included 13 Super 10s. Pawan led the league in almost all raiding categories, as Bengaluru finished top of Zone B and qualified with ease for the playoffs, the first time since the Manjeet Chhillar era. The knockouts proved to be a breeze for Sehrawat. Alongside Adake and Rohit Kumar, the 23 year old made short work of his former team, the Gujarat Fortunegiants. He scored 13 points in the first qualifier before notching up 22 raid points in the finals, leading the Bulls to their first ever title. For his brilliant performances Pawan Kumar Sehrawat earned MVP honours.
With his team considerably ageing around him, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat put the Bulls on his shoulder for the seventh season. He continued his stellar form, registering 360 points as he led all major raiding statistics again. He had 18 Super 10s, of which the most memorable one came on 2 October 2019.
The Hi-Flyer stunned the crowd at Tau Devilal Sports Complex, Panchkula as he made short work of the home team. He scored 39 points as the Bulls beat the Haryana Steelers by 23 points. Pawan broke the record for most points in a match previously held by Pardeep Narwal, who was watching the match from the stands. The win also proved significant to the Bulls as they confirmed their playoff spot for the second year in a row.
Senior National Kabaddi Championships 2020 to begin on 3rd March
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The playoffs started bright for the Bulls who got over the UP Yodha with a tough 48-45 victory in which Pawan scored 20 points. However, the first semifinal would prove to be the end of the road for both Pawan and the Bulls as they succumbed 44-38 to the Dabang Delhi. Pawan's 18 points proved to be just a consolation.
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat has had to prove his place in the league unlike any other. His fine fomr has allowed him to represent India at the international level. The Delhi native has won a gold medal for his country in the South Asian Games held in Nepal.
As PKL season 8 approaches, Pawan knows that he will be the hunted instead of the hunter. But as a man who has started from the bottom, the 24-year-old will relish the challenge and aim to resume his rivalry with Pardeep and the Patna Pirates. No matter what, an enthralling season is set to unfold for the Bengaluru Bulls and their fans.
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Steven Kellam, Former CCI President, Joins 360insights
WHITBY, ON. (April 3, 2018) – 360insights, a global channel incentives leader offering rebate processing, SPIFF programs, co-op advertising and channel analytics, announced today its appointment of Steven Kellam to the position of Vice President of Global Alliances.
Mr. Kellam, the former President of CCI, which was recently acquired by Zyme and consolidated into E2Open, will be responsible for establishing strategic relationships to drive revenue and expand the reach of 360insight's Channel Success Platform.
" Steven Kellam is a natural fit for where we're going," said 360insight's founder and CEO, Jason Atkins. "His background in channel incentives, especially in MDF and co-op advertising, coupled with his knowledge of the channel software ecosystem will be put to work to drive value for 360insights. Alliances have the potential to create great growth through leveraging the benefits of a fully-integrated channel incentive platform."
Steven brings decades of experience as a respected leader in channel incentives and marketing and a comprehensive, end-to-end understanding of what it takes for brands to succeed selling through complex sales channels.
"I'm excited to join a rapidly growing channel incentives company," said Mr. Kellam, "I believe alliances offer great potential to accelerate 360insight's growth and I'm happy to have the opportunity to be a part of it."
Mr. Kellam joins 360insights from E2Open where he served as President of CCI, the MDF and co-op advertising business. At E2Open, Steven led efforts to form alliances across the channel software market. Under Steven's leadership the CCI group grew its MDF and co-op advertising business, expanded its solutions offering across its product suite, utilizing channel incentives and marketing to position for the long-term.


To drive, as you probably already know, means 'to operate a vehicle' and also 'to move using force.' It also means 'to urge or force to do,' 'to rush violently,' and 'to move something forward by hitting it.' As a noun, a drive is a trip in a vehicle, something that pushes you to achieve a goal, or an inner urge to satisfy a basic need. Drive is also a synonym for energy or initiative.
Mark drives to work every day.
The truck hit the car and drove it right off the road.
Losing her job drove Imogen to consider a completely different career.
The carpenter drove the nail into the wood.
When I was a child, we would always go out for a drive as a family on Sundays.
John's drive to succeed keeps him going even when times are tough.
The new employee has a lot of drive.
In sports, to drive means 'to kick or hit a ball with force' and the related noun drive is the act of kicking or hitting a ball. You might hear it a lot in baseball games or tennis matches, as well as in golf.
Drive dates back to before the year 900, as the Old English verb drīfan, and later the Middle English verb drīven, both meaning 'to drive,' 'force,' 'hunt,' 'pursue' or 'rush against something.' It can be traced all the way back to the Proto-Indo-European root dhreibh– (to drive or push), and is related to the Dutch drijven, the Old Norse drīfa, the Gothic dreiban and the German treiben. While anciently, to drive meant 'to push or direct from behind,' as you would a cart with horses, the invention of the automobile expanded that meaning. The noun comes from the verb, and first appeared in the late 17th century, meaning 'the act of driving.' In the late 18th century, the meaning grew to include 'an outing or excursion by vehicle.' Drive, meaning dynamism, first appeared in the early 20th century in the United States.


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Piedmont, Land of Famous Names
Fiat cars, Nutella, white Alba truffle, Barbera wines...all were born here in Piedmont where the green hills covered with vineyards reach up towards high alpine peaks and down into the Po Valley. Italy's second largest region after Sicily, Piedmont owes its name to its geographical location "at the foot of the mountains". And what mountains! The majestic Alps, a playground for hikers and Italian and European skiers.
Turin, its capital, long regarded as an industrial city, cold and austere, surprises visitors with a reality as a dynamic metropolis punctuated with museums and cafés, sumptuous walkways and chocolates to die for. In the hills of Langhe and Monferrat, the charm of the medieval villages takes centre stage while the flavours of a prestigious and generous terroir delight the taste buds.
Further north, Piedmont invites you to contemplate the beauty of Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore, a picturesque staging for the spectacular Borromean Islands. Let's find out what what our local experts recommend doing, visiting during your stay at one of our well-located hotels in Piedmont, Italia.
Gastronomy, Wine, Mountains
Piedmont: THE HOTELS
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Hotel Palazzo Lovera
Castello di Razzano,
Hotel Royal, Turin
I Tre Poggi,
Villa Margherita,
How to get from
Piedmont: Be inspired
What to do, to see, to hear...
To descend
The 'Milky Way' (Via Lattea) and its 400km of snowy slopes
A Vermouth (fortified wine flavored with plants) aperitif created in 1786 and No. 1 in Turin
To dive
Into the rural, bucolic and fantastic scenes of the forty or so murals that cover the houses of the small mountain village of Usseaux
To salute
The region that saw the birth of the most famous chocolatey spread in 1946
To decipher
The acronym FIAT: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino
To Contemplate
The beauty of Lake Maggiore
To bring back
Gianduiotti, small soft chocolates in the shape of a pyramid
Getting to Piedmont
Undoubtedly the fastest way to get to Piedmont is by air. Land at the Cuneo International Airport or Turin Caselle's Sandro-Pertini Airport and then our hoteliers recommend hiring a car for the easiest way to explore the best of the region. For those who prefer the train, there are daily and direct links by TGV to Turin from France and from destinations in Italy. If you're budget is a little tight then buses from Lyon and other Italian cities will give you a chance to save some Euros to splurge on Nutella or truffles.
When to visit Piedmont
The best time to visit Piedmont depends on the season the temperate climate of Piedmont makes for a very different suitcase packing list. June to September are favourite months for visitors looking to experience Piedmont outdoors in the warm, while ski addicts will love Piedmont and its mountains in winter. If you are here in the winter months, then the fog in the Po Valley is well worth experiencing for an ethereal ambiance.
What to do in Piedmont
Imagine test piloting on the roof of the Turin Lingotto, the former Fiat factory that is now a shopping centre and hotel; pretend to be royalty on Isola Bella at Lake Maggiore; carve through the powder on the summits of the Alps; head back in time in the winding alleyways of medieval villages; sniff out a truffle and get a nose of a Barbera bouquet – Piedmont invites you to experience a thousand different experiences – all of them easy to do from one of our hotels in Piedmont. The tourist's turmoil is just choosing how to spend your time. Find here our hoteliers' recommendations about the main attractions, points of interests and things to do in Piedmont.
Long regarded as an austere city, the first capital of unified Italy and birthplace of FIAT and Juventus is putting on a new face. From the soft banks of the Po to Turin's elegant arcades, from old cafés where time doing nothing is encouraged to discovering the history of the Dukes of Savoy at the Royal Palace, and from visiting the highest museum in the world inside the Mole Antonelliana tower that celebrates the history of Italian cinema to observing the eponymous Shroud in the Duomo San Giovanni, Turin is generous with its many many attractions.
The Borromee Islands
Montesquieu described this family of 3 islands on Lake Maggiore as "the most beautiful place in the world". Named Borromees after the name of the family that has owned them since the 15th century, these lacustrine beauties also seduced Napoleon and Hemingway. Isola Bella with its extravagant palace, terraced gardens and Teatro Massimo; Isola Madre, with its Flaubert dubbed "terrestrial paradise" gardens; and the Isola dei Pescatori, the most relatable with its authentic streets and old fishermen's houses.
This hidden gem of the Italian lakes is one of the most fascinating in the country. Travel through the lovely village of Orta San Giulio to the small island which shares its name. You will be able to enter the basilica founded by San Giulio around the year 390, after he drove away the dragons who used to live here! On the heights of the village, do not miss the Sacro Monte and its 20 chapels that tell the story of St. Francis of Assisi (Unesco).
At the Foot of the Mountains
Looking up into the Alps, Piedmont's literal meaning 'at the foot of the mountains' is more than apt. Mountains cover nearly half of the region with peaks exceeding 4000m (Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso). The area is a paradise for skiers, hikers, climbers and thrill-seekers planning on some white-water rafting, hang-gliding or paragliding. But if that doesn't appeal to you, the mountains have lots to offer those that prefer a little tranquillity, which you'll find in generous amounts in Gran Paradiso and Val Grande national parks.
Medieval Villages
The hills of Langhe and Roero, located in the centre of southern Piedmont, unfold their bucolic landscapes and vineyards dotted with medieval castles, towers, fortified villages and small hilltop villages. Among the highlights is the small town of Alba, capital of its namesakes delicate and tasty white truffle. Also, do not miss the Vezzolano Abbey, a testament to Piedmontese Romanesque-Gothic art.
Vini Famosi
Classified as Heritage of Humanity, the winegrowing landscapes of Langhe, Roero and Monferrat are also the cradle of prestigious Italian wines. This is the territory of the Nebbiolo, a grape variety, which gives birth to the most prestigious Italian wines such as Barbera, Monferrat, Moscato or Asti spumante. The viticultural tradition is so well anchored here that every year the Douja d'Or (Golden Jug) wine festival is celebrated in the 2nd and 3rd weeks of September in Asti.
Piedmontese Cuisine – Much More Than a Famous Salad
Eating well and eating often is part of the regional identity. So much so that it's here in Turin that the Terra Madre, an international fair of gastronomy is held every two years. Between the noble heritage of the Savoyard and authentic 'peasant' flavours, the Piedmontese tables are filled with everything from breadsticks to white truffles and Piedmontese beef to rice grown in the Po Valley. For something sweet, join Dumas, Picasso and Hemingway who couldn't resist bicerin, a combination of coffee, hot chocolate and creamy milk.
Del Cambio
This restaurant has been the delight of Turin since the mid-eighteenth century. A menu that is rich with history and rich with flavour and finesse. Pride of place is given to Piedmont cuisine with a perfect balance of modernity and tradition. The setting is superb and the local produce perfectly highlighted. 1 Michelin star.
This small Turin restaurant keeps things simple. At its heart are two young culinary masters who will take you on a journey deep into Piedmontese food traditions that showcase local producers and captivate delighted consumers. Bib Gourmand in the Michelin.
In a large wine estate on one of the gentle hills of Serralunga d'Alba you will find a 19th century villa which was the hiding place for the love of King Victor Emmanuel II and the beautiful Rosin. Beyond the historical and romantic setting, the flavours of this gourmet cuisine are perfectly mastered. 1 Michelin star.
Osteria Mercato
In elegant Stresa, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, there is nothing quite like the homecooked charm of Osteria Mercato. Regional specialties are revisited with creativity and best enjoyed on a pleasantly shady terrace.
Cannavacciuolo Cafè & Bistrot
A visit to Novara is only complete with drinks or dinner in this historic establishment next to the Coccia Theater. This café-bistro-brewery appeals with its modern décor, terrace, and menu where sweet or salty cravings are sated deliciously.
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Safety of the children who attend St Joseph's Primary School in Goldenhill is now a top priority.
Can anyone out there share some good time community stories, which have happened to them in the past or even more recently in the Goldenhill and Sandyford areas.
Goodness me, is it 1870 already?
How time flies when you are reminiscing.
19 years on from our last story, there have been a lot of changes since then.
The population is now 3000, that is more than double what it was in 1851.
Standing at 700 feet above sea level Goldenhill is the highest point in the city of Stoke-on-Trent. Goldenhill was part of the townships of Oldcott and Ravenscliffe, and the civil parish included the hamlets of Latebrook and Line Houses.


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Royal Farms
Donation to Food Bank
Royal Farms said it will deliver a tractor-trailer full of food supplies to the York County Food Bank on Monday morning.
The truck will be filled with various food necessities, including cases of whole milk, 1% and chocolate milk, as well as orange juice, loaves of bread, sliced ham, turkey, American cheese and containers of yogurt, the company said in a news release.
The delivery also will include boxes of granola bars, nuts, chips, breakfast cakes and cases of bottled water.
Royal Farms is making similar donations to food banks in the five states the company serves, said company president John Kemp.
Jennifer Brillhart, president and CEO of the York County Food Bank, said she is grateful for the donation.
"We would not be able to meet the increased demand for our services because of this pandemic without food industry partners like Royal Farms," she said.


I'm generally new to Nitro RC all in all, and recently bought a MG16 Monster Truck off of eBay.
When I received it, the thing had been beaten to hell, needed to be disassembled to nothing, cleaned and re assembled.
Upon first driving it, I realized the exhaust wouldn't stay together with the way it was, so I used Locktite, and still it vibrated apart.
after countless amounts of frustrating hours, I finally just decided to buy a Traxxas exhaust from their 2.5 that I ghetto rigged to fit the back of the car. It works much better now, no problems and even sounds much better.
I enjoy doing big mods, and things other people haven't really done. and it seems with this car there really isn't much else I can do.
What other things fit from the 1/10 models?
What else can I do to improve performance, or even cheap cool things?
Thank you for viewing my thread.


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So apparently Apple has approved an application called Cannabis that will show you where the closest medical marijuana distribution locations are. It will even give you step-by-step directions to each location. I don't know exactly how useful this is because unless you are planning on committing armed robbery and knocking off all the closest Cannabis locations then this app is kind of useless. It will only help people who have a prescription and they know where to go to get their weed.
I think the point of the application was to make some waves which it seems like it is doing, in hopes that it will help the legalization of marijuana. I don't know if something like this will help but apparently the people over at ajnag.com thinks so.


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Singularly Perfect: 1953 BMW R25/2
Better known for twins, the BMW R25/2 with its 250cc single carried the company to prosperity.
By Greg Williams
| Janurary/February 2013
In 2007, Tony Hessner placed a request on his company's internal classified ads system, simply stating he was looking to purchase an old BMW.
Photo By Jeff Barger
Tony used walnut shell media in a sandblast cabinet to clean and detail the engine and transmission cases, and then left the cases and internals with, as he says, "some deadbeat. I spent a lot of time waiting on the engine before I decided to move on."
Tony's BMW had suffered an engine seizure and had been off the road since 1974. Still, for a bike this old, it was fairly complete.
The natural market for these BMWs would have been well-heeled commuters, but it didn't take long before European police and postal services — as well as the Red Cross — adopted the single-cylinder BMWs for their use.
Tony Hessner and his perfect 1953 BMW R25/2.
Fasteners that might see road grime, such as those located under the fenders, were bagged and inventoried for preservation, and stainless steel replacements found.
"It was basically a no-expense spared restoration. But I don't know any other way of doing things."
The original piston suggests the throttle might have been wide open when the engine seized.
The R25/2 had been traded to the prior owner to settle a bar tab.
1953 BMW R25/2
Claimed power: 12hp @ 5,800rpm
Top speed: 65mph
Engine: 247cc air-cooled OHV vertical single, 68mm x 68mm bore and stroke, 6.5:1 compression ratio
Weight (wet): 312lb (142kg)
Fuel capacity/MPG: 3.17gal (12ltr)/75-85mpg
Price then/now: $680 (est.)/$3,500-$6,500
If there were just one word Tony Hessner could use to describe himself, that word would be "meticulous." One look at his 1953 BMW R25/2 supports that notion: Better than when it first left the factory, the machine is a rolling piece of Teutonic art. Surprisingly, the BMW is also his first complete motorcycle project.
Tony's no mechanical newbie, however. During high school and college he worked at bicycle shops, and even managed the Schwinn store in Waukesha, Wis. He particularly enjoyed building his own custom racing bikes, using exotic Italian frames and choice components, from cranksets to derailleurs to hubs. "I'd build up a 10- or 12-speed bicycle to my specifications, including building the wheels myself," Tony says, adding, "Even then I was, and continue to be, very, very meticulous."
Tony owned and rode a few motorcycles immediately after graduating from college, but lost interest following an accident aboard his 1986 Honda CB700SC Nighthawk in 1989. However, when he and his father toured Germany in 2004, Hessner Sr. found himself admiring the motorcycles they saw. Back home, the recently retired Hessner Sr. bought a new Honda Shadow.
"That rekindled my interest in motorcycles," Tony says, "but, I wasn't going to be looking for a modern machine." Indeed, the classic lines of a vintage BMW with its black paint and white, hand-laid pinstripes are what Tony appreciated. "Plus, they seemed pretty elementary in design and I thought they'd be easy to work on," Tony confides.
The road to the BMW R25/2
His path of BMW discovery started with a friend's R75/5. "The rudimentary controls and the kickstarter, that all appealed to me," Tony says. "But the R75/5 is newer and more common. That's when I discovered its predecessor, the 'Slash Two' BMWs."
In 2007, Tony placed a request on his company's internal classified ads system, simply stating he was looking to purchase an old BMW. Someone responded, saying there was a BMW languishing in a brother's garage. Hessner made arrangements and met the son of the elderly owner, who at one time maintained a drinking establishment. Turns out a patron had traded a 1953 BMW R25/2 to settle a debt, but there really wasn't much other background provided.
With only 11,150 miles on the odometer it was a low-mileage example, but one that had seen better days. It had suffered a piston seizure and was taken off the road in 1974. "It looked like the bike had been laid down on its right-hand side," Tony says, "and the throttle might have been wide open when the engine seized." In a box were the cylinder, cylinder head and damaged piston, but other than an errant front mudguard stay the BMW was complete.
Apart from the fact the BMW was a single-cylinder, Tony wasn't sure what he'd unearthed. Even so, he paid $600 for the bike, loaded it up and took it home. That's when the research began.
BMW's single
BMW built its first single-cylinder motorcycle, the R4, in 1932. The R4 had a 398cc overhead valve engine that made 12 horsepower transferred through a 3-speed gearbox, all packaged in a pressed steel duplex frame. A 4-speed transmission was introduced in 1933, and 1934 saw output increased to 14 horsepower.
In 1937 BMW introduced its next generation single, the R20. This machine had a 192cc 4-stroke engine, a 3-speed transmission and shaft final drive, all placed in a bolted-up, double loop steel tube rigid frame with spring-action telescopic front forks. The R20 became the R23 in 1938, and while the chassis and transmission specifications remained the same, engine capacity grew to 247cc. Produced from 1938 to 1940, a little more than 8,000 R23s hit the roads before BMW halted motorcycle production because of World War II.
Postwar, BMW was not immediately allowed to manufacture motorcycles. The situation changed in 1948, when the company was given approval to construct powered single-track vehicles of less than 250cc. According to author L.J.K. Setright in his 1978 book Bahnstormer: The Story of BMW Motorcycles, BMW had been developing a lightweight 2-stroke flat twin of 125cc that never saw production. Instead, because all factory drawings had either been captured or destroyed, BMW essentially reverse-engineered a prewar R23, measuring and replicating many of the prewar components for the newest model, the R24.
Introduced in 1948, the R24 was the first postwar motorcycle from the BMW factory. Again featuring a bolted together steel tube frame with no rear suspension, the single-cylinder engine was similar to that of the R23, with an inline crankshaft supported on ball bearings housed in a single alloy casting that bolted up to the transmission, which now held four gears. Final drive was via shaft. The compression ratio increased slightly, from 6:1 to 6.75:1, and the R24 revved out at 5,600rpm.
According to a 1948 R24 factory brochure, the engine featured "Economy-minded design of combustion chamber due to beautifully shaped, generously dimensioned light-metal cylinder head with large-surface cooling fins and efficient dissipation of heat. Overhead valves arranged Vee-wise in cylinder head; entire valve gear assembly encased for protection from dust and dirt." The steel connecting rod rode on a caged roller bearing.
The BMW R25/2
The next generation single, the R25, was introduced in 1950. This motorcycle had an all-welded frame to better handle sidecar work and incorporated plunger rear suspension. 1951 saw the introduction of the R25/2, which is what Tony bought. This iteration received a new solo seat suspension system, and a Noris generator, located behind the steel cap at the front of the engine, replaced the Bosch unit found on the R25. The engine now revved out at 5,800rpm, but still made only 12 horsepower. Carburetion was a Bing 1/22/4 or a SAWE K22F.
The front fork is non-hydraulic spring action only, as are the rear plungers. Both wheels are 19 inchers, and the steel rims are painted two-tone silver and black. Half-hub drum brakes of 6.29-inch diameter front and rear provide stopping power. Tipping the scales at 312 pounds fully fueled, the R25/2 can carry double its weight — 660 pounds. BMW claimed a top speed of 65mph.
It proved a hugely popular model, and BMW built 38,651 R25/2s — far outstripping production of twins in the same period — before updating the model with the R25/3 in 1953 (though the R25/2 was still also produced for 1953). That /3 saw an increase in both compression ratio and horsepower, the gas tank was longer and flatter, and both front fork and rear plungers gained hydraulic damping. Hubs changed to a full-width alloy, and rims went from steel to alloy, as well, while shrinking slightly to 18 inches. The /3 was in production until 1956 when it was replaced by the R26 with Earles fork, and finally the R27 of 1960. Although now producing 18 horsepower, the R27 engine was still based on the one first made for the R24. BMW stopped selling its utilitarian single-cylinder motorcycles in 1966. Between 1948 and 1966, BMW built more than 167,000 250 singles.
The natural market for these BMWs would have been well-heeled commuters, but it didn't take long before European police and postal services — as well as the Red Cross — adopted the single-cylinder BMWs for their use. It's not clear how many BMW singles were imported to the U.S., but the machines were indeed sold in North America. An ad in the March 1949 issue of The Motorcyclist announced "BMW On the Way Again!" and below the headline was an image of the R24, along with machine details.
Tony's R25 gets a new life
With the R25/2 in his garage, Tony cleaned the machine as a complete unit. Then, armed with pencil and paper, he began a well-documented disassembly process, pausing along the way to take plenty of digital photographs. Before starting on the project in earnest, the frame was checked to be sure it was straight. It passed, but one slightly tweaked fork tube had to be straightened for reuse. The lower triple clamp was beyond repair, and Tony sourced a used one for replacement.
Tony took the frame, centerstand and sidestands down to bare steel using chemical paint stripper and plenty of elbow grease. He used the same process for the rear brake lever, air cleaner, seat substructure, forks, headlight and headlight mounting ears, and the wheel rims and hubs. Much of Tony's work was in preparation for powder coating, although he would have preferred single-stage paint. "Powder gives a better result, though, and very even with no runs. I'm very happy with it," he says, adding, "Today's standards are different, and the technology of powder is better than paint." The frame, rear brake lever, centerstand, and hubs and rims were powder coated.
Components such as the fuel tank, headlight bucket and ears, taillight, horn and air cleaner were sent out to Jason LeCavalier in Waukesha, Wis. The pair took photographs, measuring the distance of the pinstripes on the fenders and tank from critical reference points. Then, Jason stripped and prepped the pieces before spraying them black and hand-striping the white lines on the fenders and tank. The original pinstriper at the factory signed underneath these pieces with the initial "R," so Jason replicated the lettering before laying down clear coat on everything.
BMW usually used either Denfeld or Pagusa rubber saddles, but the seat on Tony's R25/2 does not have a maker's mark. Regardless, Tony felt the rubber was in good condition, and he brought it back to life with a silicone cleaner meant for car tires. All the other rubber components, including footpeg covers, grips, knee grips, fuel lines and fork gaiters, were replaced.
Fresh bearings went in the hubs, and Jason painted the center of the powder-coated rims silver before Tony laced everything together with fresh spokes. The engine was dismantled, and all its components were tagged and bagged. Tony used walnut shell media in a sandblast cabinet to clean and detail the engine and transmission cases, and then left the cases and internals with, as he says, "some deadbeat. I spent a lot of time waiting on the engine before I decided to move on."
Eventually, Tony retrieved and boxed up the engine, transmission and final drive and shipped them off to BMW specialist Craig Vechorik at Bench Mark Works in Sturgis, Miss. "It was a matter of not having the correct tools to do the work myself," Tony explains of his decision to send the engine out. Craig found light wear on all the engine's working surfaces, including the crank and gears. The piston had to be replaced, and the cylinder was bored to the first oversize while the head received new seats and valves.
All of the original BMW fasteners were cleaned on a wire wheel and sent out for cadmium plating. Upon reassembly, Tony made a decision about which replated hardware he would use, and which he would replace with stainless steel. For example, fasteners that might see road grime, such as those located under the fenders, were bagged and inventoried for preservation, and stainless steel replacements found. Tony bought a polishing outfit and polished the Magura hand levers, the suspension covers, steering damper knob, kickstarter, gearshift lever and fork caps. He also polished the tiny aluminum handshift lever — a vestige of the early handshift-only singles. The rear plunger caps and handlebar risers were sent for rechroming.
With the engine and drive components back from Bench Mark Works, Tony installed them in his restored chassis and completed the build with a new exhaust and muffler. It took two years, but in November of 2009 Tony started his R25/2. It wouldn't idle properly, and it was clear the original SAWE carb wasn't going to work well, so Tony replaced it with a Bing.
Now, Tony enjoys pottering about on the R25/2 and will occasionally ride the BMW to work. He has friends with scooters and rides the R25/2 with them on longer trips, but he says the machine isn't cut out for high-speed roadwork. "First gear is very low — I shift out of it almost instantly; I'll be in second or third gear before I'm across an intersection," Tony says. "I can do 56mph on a flat surface, but I've never really pushed it that hard. It's not that practical to take into modern traffic, and I can't take it on the Interstate," he says with a laugh. So far, Tony's put about 1,000 miles on the finished bike.
"It was basically a no-expense spared restoration," Tony says. "But I don't know any other way of doing things. I might have been able to do just a mechanical rebuild and left the tins alone, but I couldn't have dealt with the paint loss. What can I say? Like my grandfather and my father, I'm a perfectionist." MC
KENT PERRYMAN
In your article "Singularly Perfect: 1953 BMW R25/2" , Greg Williams states that BMW's first single was a R4 built in 1932. BMW's first single was an R39 (250cc) ohv built from 1925-1927 followed by the R2 (200 cc OHV) built from 1931-1936. Kent M. Perryman, Ph.D.
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thnx greg, ive always found it harder to write up somebody elses project - especially motorcycle ones since im addicted to them. read a finely detailed history with informative specific procedures. the image from the front of the headlight...outstanding workmanship tony!! thanks fellas
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British traders pay additional £600m in duties due to complex rules of origin in UK-EU trade deal
Institute of Export and International Trade
British traders paid an additional £600m in customs duties over the first half of 2021 due to complications arising from the rules of origin in the UK's trade agreement with the EU – a deal which nominally removed tariffs for all goods. The complexity of the rules was highlighted in January by Marks and Spencer when it said imports of its much-loved Percy Pig sweets from Germany faced tariffs when being re-exported into the Republic of Ireland. According to the Guardian, analysis of HMRC data showed that businesses paid £2.2bn in customs duties compared with £1.6bn in the same six-month period last year. Around 2,000 food products were affected by rules of origin.