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Home » All People » Viking People » The Viking Age 789 – 1066
The Viking Age 789 – 1066
19/09/2020 04/02/2018 by Heather Y Wheeler
Known as – Vikings, Northmen
From – Denmark, Norway and Sweden
The first Viking invasion was in 793 when the Vikings raided the monastery at Lindisfarne. The last was Harald Hardrada's attempt to take the English throne in 1066.
789 (during)
A Viking force landed at Portland, Dorset. When the local reeve went to meet them he was killed. However, this was not an invasionary force but may have been a force that got blown off course.
793 (8th June)
A Viking force attacked the monastery on Lindisfarne, Northumbria. They destroyed the abbey, killed a large number of monks and took others as slaves.
A Viking force attacked the island of Iona, Scotland.
The Vikings first raided Ireland. They attacked monasteries on the west coast.
The Vikings began to make raids on France.
King Charlemagne of the Franks began organising defence of the French coast.
The Vikings attacked Iona again.
Iona was attacked for the third time. This time a large number of monks were killed and the rest fled to Kells, Ireland. They took with them a beautifully illustrated manuscript which became known as the Book of Kells.
The Vikings founded Limerick in Ireland.
Floki of Rogaland discovered Iceland north of the Faeroe Islands.
Armagh in Ireland was raided by a large Viking force of around 120 ships.
Battle of Carhampton
The Vikings attacked North Devon and Somerset. King Egbert of Wessex tried to defeat them but he was forced to retreat.
Battle of Hingston Down
King Egbert fought a combined force of Vikings and Cornishmen and was victorious.
A force of 60 Viking longships sailed up the river Boyne while a further 60 navigated the river Liffey. They began ravaging Ireland.
Viking settlers founded Dublin in Ireland.
King Egbert of Wessex died. He was succeeded by his son Aethelwulf.
840 (around)
The Vikings began making raids along the south coast of England.
A Viking force attacked Nantes in France. They then moved on to Tours.
A Viking force attacked Seville, Spain, but were defeated.
A Viking force led by the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok, made raids into France. They were paid 7,000 pounds of silver to leave Paris alone.
The Vikings spent the winter on the island of Thanet rather than returning to Denmark. This was the first time they had overwintered in England.
A Danish Viking force took Frisia (north-west Netherlands).
King Aethelwulf's son, Aethelstan, defeated a Viking force off the coast of Sandwich.
Ivar the Boneless landed in Dublin and, supported by Olaf the White, took control of the Viking settlement there.
The Vikings established Waterford in southern Ireland.
858 (13th January)
King Aethelwulf of Wessex died. He was succeeded by his son Aethelbald.
Haesten, Danish Viking Chief, accompanied by Bjorn Ironside, son of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok, led a fleet of 60 ships and raided the coast of northern France.
Bjorn and Haesten, continued to the Mediterranean where they beseiged and then sacked the town of Algeciras.
Bjorn and Haesten, began raiding the south coast of France and northern Italy. They captured Pisa and then marched inland as far as Luni, which they believed to be Rome. They lay siege to the city and then Bjorn sent a message to the bishop of the city stating that Bjorn had died but had converted to Christianity and wanted to be buried in consecrated ground. He put himself into a coffin and was carried inside the city. He then jumped out of the coffin, opened the city gates and let him men enter the city. He was disappointed to find that the city was not Rome.
A force of Rus Vikings attacked Constantinople (Istanbul).
860 (20th December)
King Aethelbald of Wessex died. He was succeeded by his brother Aethelbert.
Bjorn and Hastein raided Sicily before making a series of raids along the North African coast.
Bjorn and Hastein were defeated by a Muslim fleet in the Straits of Gibraltar. Although they suffered heavy losses both men survived and sailed to the Loire in France.
The Rus Viking, Ulrich, founded Novgorod in Russia.
The legendary Viking leader, Ragnar Lothbrok, was killed by King Aelle of Northumbria. Legend states that he was thrown into a pit of vipers.
A Viking force known by the Saxons as The Great Heathen Army landed in East Anglia. They were led by Ivar the Boneless, Sigurd Snake-in-the-eye, Halfdan, Ubba and Guthrum.
865 (Autumn)
King Aethelbert of Wessex died. He was succeeded by his brother Aethelred I.
Ivar and the Great Heathen army marched north and invaded Northumbria.
866 (1st November)
The Danish Vikings in England took Jorvik (York) and used it as a base to make raids into Mercia.
867 (23rd March)
Osberht and Aelle, rivals for the Northumbrian throne made an alliance and marched to expel the Vikings from York. They were badly defeated. Osberht was killed during the battle. Aelle was executed, allegedly by being subjected to the Viking Eagle as revenge for his killing Ragnar Lothbork.
867 (after 23rd March)
Ivar installed Egbert as puppet king of Northumbria.
The Viking force, led by Ivar the Boneless, invaded Mercia and captured Nottingham. King Aethelred and his brother Alfred marched north, but by the time they arrived Burgred, King of Mercia had paid the Vikings off.
A Viking force known as the Great Summer Army, led by Bagsecg, arrived in England. They joined forces with Halfdan and began raiding along the Wessex border. They succeeded in taking Reading.
The Vikings attacked East Anglia and killed King Edmund. Legend states that the Vikings tied King Edmund to a tree and shot arrows into him until he died. Later, his body was moved to a place which became known as Bury St Edmunds.
A Viking force led by Ivar the Boneless and Olaf the White captured Dumbarton in Scotland.
Ivar the Boneless returned to Dublin.
871 (4th January)
Battle of Reading
King Aethelred and Alfred attempted to lay siege to Reading but the Vikings led by Halfdan had fortified the town with a dyke and palisade and the Saxons were defeated by the Vikings.
Battle of Ashdown
Bagsecg, King of Jutland and Wendland, leader of the Great Summer Army, was killed in this battle between the forces of the Great Heathen Army and those of King Aethelred and his brother, Alfred.
871 (after January)
Halfdan succeeded Bagsecg as King of Jutland and Wendland in Denmark.
871 (22nd January)
Battle of Basing
Aethelred was defeated by the Vikings.
871 (22nd March)
Battle of Merton
Aethelred, supported by his brother Alfred, fought the Vikings. The battle was inconclusive and both sides withdrew. Aethelred had been badly injured in the battle.
871 (23rd April)
King Aethelred of Wessex died from injuries sustained in the Battle of Merton. His sons were considered too young to succeed and so Aethelred's younger brother, Alfred became King.
871 (early Summer)
Battle of Wilton
The Saxons were defeated by the Vikings.
Harald I, known as Fairhair, became King of Norway.
Sigfred and Halfdan, son of Ragnar Lothbork, worked together to take control of Denmark.
It is believed that Ivar the Boneless died in Dublin.
The Vikings established a settlement in Iceland.
The Vikings took Mercia after defeating King Burgred. Burgred fled overseas. A puppet King, Ceolwulf was installed.
Harald Harfagra became King of Norway.
The Vikings began dividing up Northumbria preparing to settle the land permanently.
Alfred made a deal with Guthrum, leader of the Vikings, but Guthrum did not keep the deal. He killed his Saxon hostages and moved to Exeter, leaving the Viking ships at Wareham.
King Rhodri Mawr of Wales was defeated by the Vikings and fled to Wales.
The Vikings began dividing up Mercia preparing to settle the land permanently
The Vikings made further raids on Wessex taking land in Wiltshire and Hampshire.
878 (January)
Guthrum returned with a large force and marched on Chippenham. Guthrum killed many of the town's inhabitants. It is likely that this was the last straw for the Witan and that Alfred lost their support due to the fact that his attempts to pay off the Vikings had not worked. Alfred was forced to leave Wessex in fear for his life. He sought refuge in the Somerset marshes at Athelney. The legend of King Alfred and the Burnt Cakes stems from this period.
878 (Spring)
Alfred summoned his troops and defeated the Viking leader, Guthrum and agreed terms at Wedmore.
878 (June)
As per the treaty of Wedmore agreed between Alfred and Guthrum, the Viking leader and around 30 chief Vikings were baptised.
Rurik made Kiev the centre of Kievan Rus.
Another band of Vikings arrived in England. They sailed up the Thames and Alfred was concerned that they would join with Guthrum and mount a new attack. However, after a short while they left England and sailed to France.
Alfred's new navy won a naval battle against the Vikings, destroying two Viking ships and forcing the surrender of two others.
Battle of Norditi
The Vikings were forced to withdraw from East Frisia after being defeated by a Frisian army.
A Viking force lay siege to Paris, France.
A band of Vikings arrived and attacked Rochester in Kent. The town had been fortified by Alfred in 878 and was able to hold out until Alfred arrived with the army and defeated the Vikings.
King Alfred of Wessex negotiated with the Vikings and allowed them control of the North under Danelaw.
A large Danish Viking contingent led by Haesten arrived in around 250 ships and landed in Kent. At the same time another Viking force of 80 ships landed in northern Kent and made camp at Milton.
Battle of Buttington
Aethelred led an army of Mercians, West Saxons and Welshmen to victory in this battle against the Vikings led by Haesten.
Alfred agreed a peace with Haesten the leader of the Milton Vikings. Alfred gave Haesten money and treasures while Haesten gave hostages and swore an oath of peace in return.
Haesten broke the peace agreed with Alfred. He took his army and laid waste to Benfleet in Essex.
Battle of Farnham
While King Alfred had been busy trying to make peace with Haesten, the Appledore Vikings had raided towns in Hampshire and Berkshire. They were returning to Appledore with their booty but were cut off by Alfred's son, Edward who recovered the stolen treasure and put them to flight. Edward then pursued the Vikings, caught up with them and held them under siege at Thorney.
While Alfred and Edward had been occupied with the Vikings in Kent and Appledore, the East Anglia Vikings had sailed to Exeter and lay siege to the city. Alfred had intended to help his son defeat the Vikings at Thorney but had to divert and go to Exeter to relieve the siege to the city. Alfred encircled the besiegers. A further group of Vikings marched west probably to relieve the siege of Exeter but they were met at Buttington by a large force led by the Ealdormen of Mercia, Somerset and Wiltshire who succeeded in putting them to flight and the Vikings returned to East Anglia. Soon afterwards the Vikings in Exeter withdrew and also returned to Thorney, East Anglia.
The Vikings were forced, through hunger, to leave Thorney, they moved north to Chester but were placed under siege and forced to leave.
894 (late)
The Vikings built a new fort about 20 miles north of London by the river Lea.
Alfred built two new fortresses by the river Lea which meant that the Viking force further up the river were unable to get their boats out to sea.
895 (late Autumn)
On learning of Alfred's actions the Vikings abandoned their boats on the river Lea and marched overland to Bridgenorth on the river Severn where they built a new fort. Alfred marched to Bridgenorth and lay siege to the Vikings.
896 (Summer)
The Vikings gave up their raids on English towns and returned to East Anglia and Northumbria. Wessex was finally at peace.
899 (26th October)
King Alfred the Great died. He was succeeded by his son, Edward the Elder.
The Vikings made a series of raids on the Mediterranean coast.
Aethelwold, cousin of King Edward the Elder, had contested Edward's position as King. He had gained the support of the Vikings and was made King of York. He received the allegiance of the Northern Vikings.
Aethelwold of Wessex and the Northern Vikings landed in Essex and allied with the East Anglian Vikings
The Swedish Viking, Olef the Wise led a large force to Constantinople (Istanbul). He was paid a large sum to leave the city alone.
910 (5th August)
Battle of Tettenhall (Wednesfield)
The combined forces of Mercia and Wessex defeated the Northumbrian Vikings
The Viking Rollo was given land in the North of France by the French King, Charles the Simple. It became known as the land of the Northmen (Normandy).
A Viking force from Brittany that tried to advance up the River Severn was defeated. King Edward stationed a force on the south of the River Severn to deal with any further attempted attacks. In the Autumn the Vikings sailed to Ireland.
First battle of Corbridge
The-Anglo Saxons were defeated by the Vikings.
Harthacnut I became King of Denmark when Sigtrygg Gnupasson died.
A force of Vikings from Northampton and Leicester attempted to take the fort at Towcester but were successfully repelled.
A force of East Anglian Danes constructed a fort at Tempsford and used it as a base from which to attack Bedford. They were unsuccessful and forced to retreat.
917 (late Summer)
Battle of Tempsford
The Anglo-Saxons defeated the Danes at Tempsford. The sole surviving Danish King of East Anglia was killed in the Battle.
King Edward defeated the Danes and took Colchester. The Danes retaliated by besieging the fort at Maldon but they were unsuccessful and many died.
King Edward the Elder received the submission of all the Danes south of the River Humber.
Battle of Corbridge
This was a battle between Viking forces led by Ragnall and Constantine II of Scotland supported by Ealdred of Bamburgh. Although the battle was indecisive the Vikings suffered huge losses and only a quarter of their force survived.
The Viking, Ragnall, took York and proclaimed himself King of York.
The Vikings routed an attack by an alliance of Irish Kings. Many of the Kings were killed in the process.
The Norse Vikings attacked Cheshire
924 (17th July)
King Edward the Elder died. He was succeeded by his son, Aethelstan.
King Aethelstan married his sister, believed to be Edith, to Sigtryggr (Sihtric), the Viking ruler of Northumbria.
Sigtryggr (Sihtric) of Northumbria died. He was succeeded by a son from a previous marriage who did not support an alliance with Aethelstan. Aethelstan therefore invaded Northumbria and captured York.
Eric Haraldsson, known as Eric Bloodaxe, became King of Norway when Harald Fairhair abdicated.
Hakon the Good became King of Norway. Sources are unclear as to why he took over from Eric Bloodaxe.
Gorm the Old became King of Denmark when Harthacnut I died.
937 (October)
Battle of Brunanburh
This battle, fought between King Athelstan of England and the combined forces of Constantine of Scotland, Owain of Strathclyde and Olaf Guthfrithson King of Dublin lasted all day but saw Aethelstan victorious.
Eric Bloodaxe, became King of Northumberland.
King Aethelstan of England died. He was succeeded by his son Edmund.
940 (early)
The Viking Olaf III Guthfrithson, with the support of the Archbishop of York, Wulfstan, conquered Northumbria and invaded Mercia.
The Rus Vikings attacked Constantinople (Istanbul).
Olaf III Guthfrithson was killed during a raid. He was succeeded by Olaf Sitricson who was not as strong as his predecessor. Edmund attacked and was able to take back Mercia.
King Edmund made an alliance with King Olaf of York. Edmund became godfather to Olaf.
Edmund re-took Northumbria from the Vikings
King Olaf of York was unable to retain his throne and so left England for Ireland where he became King of Dublin.
946 (26th May)
King Edmund I of England died. He was succeeded by his brother Eadred.
Eric Bloodaxe captured Jorvik (York) and took control of Northumbria.
King Eadred managed to re-take Northumbria.
The former ruler of York, Olaf Sihtricson, returned to the North of England and was accepted as ruler of Northumbria.
Eric Bloodaxe returned and took Northumbria.
King Eadred captured and imprisoned Archbishop Wulfstan of York who helped the Vikings.
Erik Bloodaxe, the last Viking King in England, was driven out of Northumbria and killed.
955 (23rd November)
King Eadred of England died. He was succeeded by his nephew, Eadwig.
Harald Bluetooth became King of Denmark when Gorm the Old died.
King Eadwig of England died. He was succeeded by his brother Edgar.
Hakon the Good, regent for Harald Greycloak in Noway, died.
Harald Greycloak died. Harald Bluetooth took the throne of Norway.
King Edgar received the submission of eight kings of the North, including the Kings of Scotland and Strathclyde at Chester thus strengthening his position.
975 (8th July)
King Edgar of England died. He was succeeded by his son Edward.
King Edward of England was murdered by supporters of his step-brother, Aethelred at Corfe Castle. He is known as Edward the Martyr. He was succeeded by his half-brother Aethelred, known as Unready.
There were Danish Viking raids on Chester and Southampton.
There were Danish Viking raids on Devon and Cornwall.
There were Danish Viking raids on Dorset.
Erik the Red, who had been banished from Iceland, discovered Greenland.
Harald Bluetooth, King of Denmark and Norway died. He was succeeded by his son, Sweyn Forkbeard.
Viking ships reached Newfoundland.
991 (10th August)
Battle of Maldon
Byrhtnoth of Essex was defeated by the Danish Vikings led by Olaf Tryggvason.
Following the Viking victory at Maldon King Aethelred was forced to pay the Vikings £10,000 pounds (3.3 kg of silver) to make them leave Wessex alone. The payment was known as a Danegeld.
A party of Viking raiders sailed up the River Thames and put London under siege. King Aethelred was forced to make another Danegeld payment to make the raiders leave. This time the Viking leader Olaf Trygvasson, demanded £16,000 (5.3 kg of silver)
Olaf Trygvason became King Olaf of Norway.
King Olaf of Norway and Sweyn Forkbeard of Denmark made a joint invasion on London. It was unsuccessful but they made several raids on the south of England.
1000 (during)
Leif Eriksson, son of Erik the Red, reached North America becomming the first European to reach the New World.
Olaf I of Norway was killed in battle by Sweyn Forkbeard. Norway came under Danish rule.
St Brice's Day Massacre
King Aethelred ordered the massacre of all Danes living in England. He hoped that by ridding England of Danes he would minimise the risk of attack from within. A significant number of Danes were killed including the sister of Sweyn Forkbeard.
Sweyn Forkbeard and a party of Vikings raided the South coast retaliation for the St Brice's day massacre. They gained control of land from Exeter to Hampshire.
1002 (late)
King Aethelred had no choice but to pay the Danes to leave his land alone. The Danegled demanded was £24,000 (8kg of silver).
Sweyn Forkbeard destroyed the town of Norwich.
1006 (July)
Sweyn Forkbeard and the Vikings returned and made a series of raids on Kent and Sussex.
King Aethelred was unable to raise sufficient forces to defeat the Vikings and so was forced to make another Danegeld payment to keep the Vikings away. The sum demanded this time was £36,000 (12 kg of silver).
King Aethelred decided that he could not keep paying off the Danes and so decided to build a new fleet of ships.
A group of Vikings led by Thorkell the Tall made a series of devastating raids on the coast. King Aethelred was unable to defeat the Vikings using his new ships because his Captain, Wulfnoth had taken 20 boats on a piracy mission. Another Captain, Brihtric, who had tried to stop Wulfnoth had run several ships aground.
The Danes invaded East Anglia. A battle was fought near Ipswich which left the Danes in control of the town.
The Danish Vikings captured Canterbury and took Archbishop Aelheah prisoner.
1012 (19th April)
The Danish Vikings in Canterbury went on a drunken raid and murdered Archbishop Aelheah of Canterbury. The Viking leader, Thorkell the Tall, tried to stop the murder but was unsuccessful. He was so angry at his comrades that he defected and joined Aethelred's forces.
1012 (April)
King Aethelred made another Danegeld payment of £48,000 (17 kg of silver) to stop the destruction being caused by the Vikings.
Sweyn Forkbeard returned and took Wessex, Mercia and Northumbria. London alone held out against the Danes.
1013 (December)
Having conquered the majority of England Sweyn Forkbeard proclaimed himself King of England. Aethelred, Emma and their children fled to Normandy.
Sweyn Forkbeard died. His son Harald became King Harald II of Denmark. In England the English rejected his son, Cnut and asked Aethelred the Unready to return. Only the people of Lindsey had wanted Cnut to succeed.
1014 (23rd April)
Battle of Clontarf
Brian Boru, King of Munster fought the King of Leinster who had allied with the Dublin Vikings. Boru was killed in the fighting.
Olaf II retook Norway from the Danes.
1016 (early January)
Cnut began attacking more regions of England. King Aethelred's son, Edmund Ironside, summoned an army but the men refused to fight without authorisation from King Aethelred. Aethelred summoned an army but was warned that his son may betray him and returned to London.
1016 (Spring)
Cnut took Northumberland then marched towards London.
Edmund Ironside marched to London to try to stop Cnut from taking the city.
King Aethelred II of England died. His son, Edmund Ironside, was proclaimed King Edmund II of England.
1016 (c. 9th May)
Battle of Brentford
Edmund Ironside managed to defeat the Danish army led by Cnut at Brentford.
1016 (18th October)
Battle of Assandun
This battle fought between Edmund Ironside and Cnut saw the Dane victorious and left Edmund in control of only Wessex.
1016 (after 18th October)
King Edmund had no choice but to agree to share rule with Cnut. Cnut ruled Northumbria, Mercia and East Anglia while Edmund ruled Wessex. It was agreed that on the death of either party the other would rule all of England.
1016 (30th November)
King Edmund Ironside of England died and Cnut seized the throne of England.
Edmund Ironside's two children were taken to Hungary as it was feared that they would be murdered by Cnut.
The three children of Aethelred the Unready by Emma of Normandy were taken to Normandy as it was feared their lives were in danger.
1017 (During
Cnut divided England into four earldoms: Wessex – controlled by Cnut himself, Mercia controlled by Eadric Streona, Northumbria controlled by Erik of Hlathir and East Anglia controlled by Thorkell the Tall.
1017 (6th January)
Cnut was crowned King of England at St Paul's Cathedral.
1017 (2nd July)
Cnut married Aethelred's widow, Emma. It was agreed that the succession would be with the children of Emma and Cnut.
King Cnut became King of Denmark.
1019 (Summer)
Cnut went to Denmark to claim the Kingdom.
Battle of Helgea
A combined Norwegian and Swedish force launched an attack on Denmark. Cnut responded by sending a combined English and Danish fleet. Despite heavy casualties the battle was won by Cnut.
Following victory at the Battle of Helgea over King Olaf II of Norway, Cnut became King of Norway. He was now King of England, Denmark and Norway and became referred to as Cnut the Great
1035 (Autumn)
Cnut lost the Kingdom of Norway to Magnus the Good
King Cnut died. His son and nominated heir, Harthacnut, was in Denmark claiming the Danish throne and unable to return to England immediately. The English throne was therefore taken by Harold Harefoot, son of Aethelred the Unready by his first wife.
King Harold Harefoot of England died. He was succeeded by his Danish half-brother, Harthacnut.
1042 (8th June)
King Harthacnut of England died and Edward the Confessor, son of Aethelred the Unready became King of England. Magnus the Good became King of Norway and Denmark.
Magnus the Good died. Sweyn Estridsson became King of Denmark and Harald III, known as Hardrada became King of Norway.
Oslo was founded in Norway.
King Edward the Confessor of England died. He had no children and the throne passed to Harold Godwinson as King Harold II. The succession was contested by Harald Hardrada of Norway and William Duke of Normandy.
1066 (25th September)
Harald Hardrada invaded England. He was defeated and killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. This was the last Viking invasion of England.
William of Normandy defeated Harold II at the Battle of Hastings.
1066 (25th December)
Having conquered England, William of Normandy was crowned King at Westminster Abbey.
Published Feb 4, 2018 @ 8:21 pm – Updated – Sep 19, 2020 @ 6:02 pm
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Standards bylaw drafting needs legal oversight
Much has been said and written about the Community Standards Bylaw, which has been all over the North American media. At the recent "informational session" conducted by the Taber Police Service, Inspector Abela cast blame for the bad publicity received by the Town on "…the misdirected, self-interest driven, misinformed, so-called legal experts…" He also throws the local newspaper under the bus as a "source" of the uproar.
Insofar as I had agreed to a request from the Taber Times to provide my legal analysis of the obviously flawed and unconstitutional bylaw, I must assume that Inspector Abela was directing his venom in part at myself. With all due respect to my friend, Inspector Abela, such comments by him are taken in the manner in which they were given – that being as a thinly veiled attempt to deflect the blame for the obvious problems with Taber Community Standards bylaw.
Without getting into a full debate on this subject, that having been done in the North American media for the last two weeks, I would merely point out that the TPS, and Inspector Abela in particular, have no legal training, nor did apparently unbelievably anyone who was involved in the drafting of this bylaw. With all due respect, there lies the problem.
We have a law in Taber that clearly and unequivocally affects the constitutional rights of its citizens. However, and a fact which is simply beyond belief, apparently at no time did anyone in the Town or the police department ever consult anyone with the legal training required to properly evaluate it. I would respectfully suggest the simple task of referring the matter to someone with some actual legal training would have avoided this entire fiasco.
As such, it can certainly be said that blame for the bad publicity lies solely at the feet of those responsible for this bylaw, not those who have very rightly pointed out its flaws.
I would respectfully suggest that this entire fiasco would have been avoided by a simple town council statement. Had they merely indicated while they felt that the intent of the bylaw was solid and justifiable, they have heard the concerns about potential constitutional issues and as such, they are merely referring it to their legal advisors to ensure that they do not run afoul of any charter protected rights.
That simple statement would have completely diffused the entire situation and there would have been no story. However, to obstinately "double down" and dig their heels in and try to continually defend the indefensible is simply what created the viral sensation that resulted. For the Inspector to further enflame the problem by blaming the local paper and local lawyers for causing a problem that is clearly the fault of the council and administration of the TPS – is disappointing to say the least.
One can only hope that somewhere on town council there is a voice of reason and reflection who will have the ability to sway his colleagues to use some common sense and do the right thing.
One can only further hope that the only official position is not simply the angry public comments of a police officer attempting to shift blame to others for a problem that was entirely internally generated.
DOUG CARLE

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Anabolic Time Bomb
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The Anabolic Time Bomb
Following the enormous outcry for drug tests during the Olympics and within the last year of professional sports, the integrity of many leagues and the ability of many athletes have been challenged. Some believe these accusations are being made out of spite, or the need for a bad guy to be shut down. Others, however, vow that this whirlwind of negative attention was inevitable, due to obvious corruption.
Major League Baseball (MLB), although not the only sport under a microscope, has been the most heavily scrutinized within the last year. It seems America's past time has turned into an anabolic time bomb. Former league MVP Ken Caminiti recently died at age 41, of a drug overdose. Initially, his cause of death was thought to be a heart attack, but an autopsy confirmed drugs were involved.
In 2002, Caminiti confessed to using performance-enhancing drugs throughout his 15-year professional career, also estimating that about 50 percent of other league players were experimenting or using performance-enhancing drugs as well. Caminiti's death has raised further concerns about the use of steroids and the effect that it has on the body over an athlete's career.
Barry Bonds, another league MVP, is now being watched closely after accusations were made that he was also doping. Bonds, a six-time league MVP and league record holder for the most home runs in a season denies ever using steroids although it is suspected that he may have received drugs from his long time friend and trainer Greg Anderson. "If it is determined that Bonds did indeed use steroids, I will be really disappointed. Steroids corrupt the pureness of competition and prevent fans from accurately measuring an athlete's ability," said junior Christina Weaver.
Anderson, currently a central figure in the on-going Balco investigation, is charged with distributing illegal drugs to a number of professional athletes and has previously admitted to using performance enhancing drugs himself throughout his bodybuilding career. Conversely, he denies ever providing drugs to other athletes, particularly Bonds. Many skeptics cite the fact that Bonds homerun average increased 32 percent upon training with Anderson as evidence of foul play. Junior Timothy Waters, respects Bonds accomplishments and hopes that his
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Pacific 9 Transportation drivers that were still picketing Friday also returned to work after five days, according to a press release from Maynard's consulting company.
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The trucking companies have largely stood their ground, but the union organizers and disgruntled truckers saw one breakthrough on Monday. Carson-based Green Fleet Systems and the Teamsters issued a joint statement announcing a "comprehensive labor peace agreement" designed to give the company's drivers a chance "to select an exclusive representative for purpose of collective bargaining."
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Frank Lampard favourite to replace new Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea
Lampard is the Blues' record goalscorer.
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is the favourite to be their next manager (John Walton/PA)
By Andy Hampson, Press Association Sport
June 17 2019 3:30 AM
Frank Lampard is the overwhelming favourite to take over as Chelsea manager after Maurizio Sarri's much-anticipated move to Juventus was confirmed on Sunday.
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/frank-lampard-favourite-to-replace-new-juventus-boss-maurizio-sarri-at-chelsea-38225137.html
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/article38225133.ece/623de/AUTOCROP/h342/ipanews_66cf96ea-e66c-4d64-81c1-59d0bf6ae184_1
The Blues' record goalscorer, tipped for a return to Stamford Bridge with increasing force amid Sarri speculation in recent days, was rated at 25/1 on for the job overnight.
Lampard enjoyed a glittering playing career at Stamford Bridge (John Walton/PA)
With former Chelsea bosses Rafael Benitez and Jose Mourinho, at around 9/1 and 16/1 respectively, being the next options, the 40-year-old appeared to be the only name in the frame.
Lampard, who scored 211 goals for the Londoners in a glittering spell from 2001 to 2014 that included three Premier League titles and a Champions League win, is currently manager at Championship Derby.
After just one year in the post, his experience is limited but he impressed by guiding the Rams to the play-off final and close to promotion last season.
I'd be stunned if he turned it down if it was offered. Pat Nevin
It would be a bold appointment by the club and a big step for Lampard but it would be a hugely popular move with supporters.
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin told Sky Sports News: "We know Frank is very intelligent and knows the game. He's done OK so far at Derby but it's much, much different at Chelsea because the expectations are much higher.
"I'd be stunned if he turned it down if it was offered. Big jobs don't come around that often.
"Then again, actually it's Chelsea – so it'll probably come around very quickly!"
Sarri was in charge for just one year at Stamford Bridge (Tim Goode/PA)
Sarri's successor will be the 14th different manager employed at Chelsea since owner Roman Abramovich took over in 2003.
The 60-year-old Italian was in the position for just one year after succeeding countryman Antonio Conte last summer. He guided the team to Europa League success, third place in the Premier League and the Carabao Cup final.
But the former investment banker failed to win over all Chelsea fans, with frustration at his regimented tactics and an apparent reluctance to play homegrown talents Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Form was also inconsistent at times and, with Sarri hankering after a return to Italy, the club decided not to stand in his way when Juventus expressed interest. A compensation package understood to be in excess of £5million was agreed with the Serie A champions.
Sarri's final act at Chelsea was to guide them to Europa League victory (Adam Davy/PA)
Nevin, however, felt it was a shame Sarri's spell had ended.
He said: "It's no surprise he's gone but I'm very disappointed he's gone. I could see what he was trying to do. I liked the way he was trying to build. It takes a while."
In a statement confirming his departure, Chelsea added a message to congratulate Sarri "on securing the role as big as any in Serie A and to wish him the best of luck for the future".
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Neurophysiological Evaluation of Acoustic Startle Response in Japanese Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Friday, 3 May 2013: 09:00-13:00
Banquet Hall (Kursaal Centre)
H. Takahashi, T. Nakahachi, A. Moriwaki, R. Takei, K. Ogino, Y. Iida, N. Inada and Y. Kamio, Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Japan, National Institute of Mental Health, Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan
Background: Acoustic startle modulation, including prepulse inhibition (PPI), is considered to be one of the most promising neurophysiological index for translational research in psychiatry. However, as for autistic spectrum disorders (ASD), startle modulation was not consistent through children to adults: adults with ASD presented PPI impairment, on the other hand, children with ASD did not. Above all, basic ASR profile of ASD is not known well. People with ASD is known to have enhanced auditory perception, however, ASR to weak stimuli in ASD is not investigated well. Recently, children with ASD are reported to have prolonged startle latency. And, in addition, basic ASR profile, such as startle magnitude, is known to differ across races. Thus, basic ASR profile, including startle maginitude, especially to weak stimuli, and startle latency, should be investigated across races.
Objectives: To evaluate the basic ASR profile, including peak startle latency, startle maginitude to weaker stimuli, in Japanese children with ASD and typical development (TD), and, to evaluate their relationship to ASD characteristics
Methods: Ten Japanese children with ASD and 34 Japanese children with TD participated in this study. The electromyographic activity of the left orbicularis oculi muscle to acoustic stimuli of 65 to 115 dB SPL, in increments of 5 dB, was measured to evaluate ASR. Average eyeblink magnitude, average peak startle latency of ASR for each acoustic stimuli intensity was evaluated. The Electroencephalography (EEG) was also recorded during the testing. Based on the electric potential distribution of ERP waveform, the exact low resolution brain electromagnetic tomography (eLORETA) software was used to compute the cortical three-dimensional distribution of electric neuronal activity, current density. ASD characteristics of all subjects were assessed by Social Responsive Scale (SRS).
Results: Compared to TD, ASD group showed significantly larger startle magnitude to weak acoustic stimuli of 65, 70, and 80 dB. Peak startle latency was prolonged in children with ASD compared to TD. Startle magnitude to weak acoustic stimuli of 65dB, 70dB, 75dB, and, 80dB correlated negatively to T score of SRS Social Awareness subscale. Peak startle latency correlated with T score of SRS total score and SRS subscale of Social Awareness, Social Cognition, Social Communication, and, Autistic Mannerisms. EEG current source density was widely distributed across brain areas in TD, however, was restricted mostly in frontal region in ASD.
Conclusions: Larger startle magnitude to weak stimuli and prolonged peak startle latency were related to several aspects of ASD characteristics. Brain activity involved in the mechanism of ASR was atypical in ASD. Our results suggest that comprehensive investigation of ASR, including startle magnitude to weak stimuli, peak startle latency, might contribute to uncover the impairment of the neural circuitry in autism.
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You could just use .
Unless you are going to be using the variable again there's not much point in setting a variable rather than calling the filter/function inline.


It's mid-evening, and Karen is pacing the floor, looking deep in thought, in the lounge room at Dural, while Wayne sits looking at the newspaper. He comments that the stockmarket's picking up; it won't do the business any harm. Karen just murmurs that she supposes not. Wayne asks her what the matter is, but she tells him, "Nothing." Wayne persists that she's been on edge all afternoon, and he asks her if she's worried about Alan. Karen goes and sits down next to him and comments that he's so depressed; when he was first injured he seemed to cope alright, but this time it's as though he's had the stuffing knocked right out of him. Wayne assures her that he'll be OK: as soon as he's back tomorrow, with Jill fussing over him, he'll be right as rain. Karen, though, muses that she doubts it; he hardly even acknowledges Jill, anymore - or anyone, for that matter; he's gone right into his shell. A door suddenly bangs shut and Barbara walks in and announces that dinner will be ready shortly. Staring at the glum-looking Karen and Wayne, she adds that, if it's not asking too much, she would appreciate someone laying the table. After a rather pregnant pause, Karen retorts, "I hope you're not looking at me." Barbara asks curtly, "Why not?" Karen tells her, "Barbara , if you're having trouble coping with the chores, arrange a replacement for Leigh." Barbara snaps that there's no need - as long as everyone pulls their weight - and she doesn't think Karen is going to do herself or her pride any harm by laying a few knives and forks. There's suddenly a knock at the door, but it's ignored as Karen retorts, "Or doing the cooking or ironing. Sorry, it's not me." Wayne stands up and suggests to them that they settle their differences later; whoever's at the door won't want to step into an all-in brawl. He heads out into the hallway and opens the door to find Amanda and Andy standing there. He invites them in and Amanda explains that they thought they'd drop by to see how Aunty Barb's getting on. Wayne tells the two of them to go through; he'll be with them in a moment. Amanda and Andy head into the lounge room and Barbara holds out her arms in delight as she exclaims, "Look who's here. It's lovely to see you both!" She gives them a hug, and Amanda tells her that it's lovely to see her, too - she looks terrific! Andy comments that coming home must agree with her. Barbara assures him, "Oh, it does!" She then glances at Karen and adds, "I feel I'm exactly where I belong..."
Caroline Morrell tells Ron in their lounge room that there was nothing she could do; she couldn't avoid the girl. She adds that she thinks she should get in touch with her; let her know where she is. Ron asks Caroline if Amanda recognised her, and Caroline replies that of course she did. Ron asks Caroline what she said, but Caroline tells him that she didn't say anything - she just pretended that she didn't recognise her. Ron suggests that Amanda probably thinks Caroline is a double; she'll forget about it in a couple of days. Caroline, though, insists that Amanda knew it was her - and the way she behaved, Amanda probably thought she was crazy. She adds, "At least let me tell her I'm alright," but Ron retorts, "We've been over this before, Caroline." Caroline points out that that was before she saw her; she thought if she never saw her again, it wouldn't matter, but it does. She pleads, "For my sake, Ron. Please?" Ron stares at her and then retorts, "You go anywhere near her, that's the end of us." Caroline cries that that's not fair, but Ron retorts that he doesn't care if that's fair or not; if she wants to go back to that toffee-nosed mob, she can go right ahead - he's not stopping her - only she's not to expect him to come along for the ride. Caroline points out that she only wants to see her daughter, but Ron snaps, "For now, maybe. But you get a taste of money again and it's 'goodnight, Ron', sure as hell." Caroline insists that that isn't true; she loves him. Ron, though, tells her, "Show me. Drop this stupid business right now." Caroline stares at him, looking upset.
Barbara and Amanda sit down in the lounge room at Dural, and Barbara comments that now that the men have gone, it'll give them a good chance for a chat. Amanda thanks her for a great meal, and Barbara assures her that it was her pleasure, adding that it's very nice to be appreciated for once! Amanda laughs. Barbara then asks what all this is about her seeing her mother. Amanda replies that it was really strange - it's like as if she just ignored her, but she's sure it was her. Barbara suggests that maybe Caroline didn't recognise her, but Amanda says she doesn't think she's changed that much. She goes on that she hopes her mother isn't upset that she lost touch. Barbara sympathises, "You still feel for her, don't you?" Amanda replies that of course she does; when she and her dad broke up, she's the one who had to struggle - and she was the one who spent most of her time going from one to the other; she guesses she feels it was her fault in some way. Barbara comments that she won't be the first kid from a broken marriage to feel that way, and Amanda agrees, "Probably not." Barbara goes on that she doesn't mean to put Stephen down - she loves him very dearly - but she was never very happy with the way he treated Caroline. Amanda assures her, "Oh don't worry, neither was I." Barbara points out that she left Caroline to go and live with Stephen, but Amanda sighs and explains that she left her mum because she didn't like the way she latched on to the wrong sort of guys - she always let them walk over her and she didn't have the patience to stand by and watch; they're still good friends, though, and that's why she can't understand why she'd ignore her. Barbara says that in all the years she knew Caroline, she never knew her to be petty; maybe it was someone who just looked like her? Amanda replies that she's beginning to think it must have been. She smiles and adds that her dad always said she had too much imagination for her own good! She and Barbara both laugh.
Charlie and Katie walk into the lounge room at Charlie's. They're both dressed up, and Charlie comments, "My aching feet - I haven't danced so much in years!" They sit down and Katie agrees that it was a great night! Charlie looks at her and says she doesn't know why Katie is so chirpy - Larry had her on her feet often enough! Katie muses that she guesses she's just used to it. Charlie goes on that he really is a lovely man - and so thoughtful, making sure Katie didn't sit on the shelf: he danced almost more with Katie than he did with her! Katie muses carefully that he's very considerate! Charlie tells her that she should ask him over to talk about computers again, and Katie replies, "I will - in good time." Charlie comments that he seems a little shy - although that can be very attractive in a man - but it means he'll need a little encouraging. She adds that Katie can take it from her, though: one excuse is all he'll need! She goes on that those strong silent types soon take command!
It's the next morning, and Alan - lying on his back on a mobile bed - is being wheeled into the lounge room at Dural by Jill and Karen. Cheri is sitting on a stool at the bar, Wayne stands up from the couch as the party comes in and Barbara joins them after closing the front door. Jill smiles at Alan that she told him there'd be a welcoming committee, and Alan muses sullenly, "Terrific!" Karen tells him that he looks wonderful and he thanks her. Wayne asks how the new bed is and Karen asks if it's comfortable enough. Alan assures them that it's fine. Barbara welcomes him home and tells him to let her know if there's anything she can do. Jill, though, smiles that he's under strict instructions: anything he needs, he has to ask her. There's suddenly a gentle knock at the door, and Wayne goes to answer it. He finds Charlie standing on the step, and she tells him brightly that she saw the ambulance bringing Alan back, so she's dropped in to cheer him up. Wayne tells her warily that he doesn't think that would be such a good idea at the moment - he seems pretty tired. Charlie insists that she won't stay long, but Wayne counters that he just thinks it would be better to wait until he's settled down, that's all. Charlie accepts this and says she can pop in another time. She then goes on that she thinks Katie would like to see Alan, too, if that's OK. She adds that Wayne did know Katie was staying with her...? Wayne replies that he didn't, she can certainly come over - he'd love to see her again and he's sure it'll mean a lot to Alan too. Charlie says she'll pass on the message. She then asks Wayne to give her best to the patient and she goes. Wayne closes the door and leans against it, looking thoughtful. After a moment, he heads back into the lounge room and explains that the visitor was Charlie, passing on her best wishes. Jill remarks that that was nice of her. Karen asks Alan if there was anything he wanted to do today, but Alan says a blunt, "No." Cheri chips in that she thinks he should be allowed to rest, and Alan says he couldn't agree more. He asks Jill if she can wheel him out to the flat, and Jill pulls him out of the room. When he's out of earshot, Barbara comments, "He seems really down." Karen snaps at her, "What would you care? You're probably quite delighted." She storms out of the room. Wayne explains quietly to Barbara that Karen is just upset about Alan, but Barbara tells him not to apologise - she's getting very used to it. Wayne leaves the room as well. Cheri says to Barbara, "I'm sure Mrs. Hamilton didn't mean what she said--" She breaks off as Barbara glares at her and folds her arms. She quickly corrects, "I mean Karen...; it gets a bit confusing having two Mrs. Hamiltons under the one roof." Barbara suggests to her that she call her Barbara and then they won't have a problem. Cheri thanks her. Barbara then goes on that Fiona tells her that Cheri doesn't have many friends in Sydney, and Cheri explains that she lost most of her friends when she was overseas; she'll have to start from scratch. Barbara assures her that they're pleased to have her there - Fiona speaks very highly of her. Cheri replies that Fiona has been very kind; they all have - it's so good to feel welcome.
In the flat, Alan is lying on the mobile bed, staring up at the ceiling, looking disinterested as Jill fusses round and tells him that she would have got him some flowers, but she ran out of time. She asks him if he wants the television on, and she adds that she should get him a remote control-- Alan interrupts her, though, and snaps, "You're wasting your time with me, Jill." Jill insists that she enjoys looking after him, but Alan retorts that he doesn't want her looking after him; there can never be anything between them; she'd be better off out of it. Jill tells him that he's going to be fine, but Alan growls, "Look, I won't be. I've already proved that." Jill asks him if he means what happened with Leigh. Alan looks at her in surprise and says, "You knew?" Jill nods. Alan asks her incredulously, "Didn't you care?" Jill shakes her head. Alan goes on tautly that he's just being honest with her - it would be better for both of them. He adds, "Please go." Jill stares at him for a few seconds before heading for the door and walking out.
Barbara is vacuuming the lounge room in the main house when Karen walks in, cigarette in hand, and announces that she's going to redecorate the flat; she bought a whole room full of new furniture for Todd last year, but Fisher has no use for it and she's sure he won't mind Alan having it. She adds that she trusts Barbara has no objections? Barbara replies that she has none at all - the place could do with a lift and it might even help to cheer Alan up. Karen comments sourly, "Oh, still vitally concerned for his welfare, are we?" Barbara retorts that she doesn't like to see anyone suffer as much as he has, but Karen retorts, "Oh come on, Barbara, you can't wait to make trouble for Alan and me." Barbara snaps, "If I wanted to make trouble for you, Karen, I'd have done it a long time ago - God knows you've asked for it - but I only held back because I knew how worried you are about Alan." Karen asks, "Do you expect me to believe that?" Wayne appears in the doorway as Barbara snaps, "I don't care what you believe. You just remember that this is my house, and if you and Wayne want to stay here, you pull your horns in and try and be a bit more civil." Karen snaps back, "Don't you tell me what--" Wayne suddenly warns, "Karen." Karen looks at him and he tells her, "Barbara's right." Barbara thanks him. She adds that she is very happy to fight her own battles, but his support is greatly appreciated. Throwing down the vacuum cord, she goes on that if they'll excuse her, she'll make lunch for all of them. She heads out to the kitchen. When she's gone, Karen snaps at Wayne, "Whose side are you on?" Wayne replies that Barbara had a point. Karen snaps at him, "Well, thankyou for the support. We'll forget how I risked everything to stand by you when you murdered Mitch--" She breaks off before telling Wayne that she's sorry - she shouldn't have said that. She goes and puts her arms round him and explains that she's just so confused. She asks him if he forgives her, but he doesn't respond. Putting her head on his chest, she adds, "I love you." Wayne just stands there.
In the flat, Cheri takes a thermometer out of Alan's mouth and says, "There we go." Jill is standing there as well, but she announces that she's going to go and pick Fee up now, as Amanda's got an appointment, but she shouldn't be too long. Alan asks her curtly if Karen doesn't have any work for her. Jill replies that she does, but she doesn't mind if she takes time off to look after him. Alan mutters, "Generous boss." Picking up a bottle of pills, Cheri tells Alan that she's going to have to get him to take one of them. Jill heads out. Cheri hands Alan a tablet and he asks what they are. Cheri explains that they're just a mild painkiller. As Jill opens the front door, she finds Karen standing there, and she walks in and asks Alan how he's feeling. Alan swallows the tablet and then replies bitterly that people keep telling him that he could be worse. Karen strokes his head and then tells him that she thought she'd fix the flat up for him - she's going round to Fisher's to get some of the furniture she bought for Todd. Cheri looks at her sharply as she mentions Todd's name. Alan watches the expression on her face, with interest. Karen asks Alan if she can get him anything while he's out, but Alan says, "No thanks." Karen tells him that she'll see him when she gets back and she kisses him and goes. As soon as the door shuts, Alan says to Cheri, "Did you know Todd Fisher?" Cheri asks, "Why?" Alan points out that she nearly passed out when Karen mentioned him. Cheri reluctantly explains that he was a patient at the clinic where she worked. She then asks how Karen knew him, and Alan replies that she and Nat Fisher went out together for ages; she was like a mother to Todd. Cheri says she didn't realise. Alan probes, "Problem?" but Cheri tells him, "Not really - I just wouldn't have taken the job if I'd known." Alan, looking intrigued, asks why not. Cheri doesn't respond, though, and Alan goes on that there was some flack over Todd's death, wasn't there? - something about a nurse doing a mercy killing? Cheri snaps, "I did hear a rumour. I don't know much about it, though." Alan retorts that, from the look on her face, he'd says she does - and he'd say that's why she's so jumpy: she was the nurse, wasn't she? Cheri looks guilty.
A few moments later, Cheri tells Alan that nothing was ever proven against her. Alan comments that she still got out of Europe, but Cheri asks curtly what the point in staying was - people wanted to believe she'd done it - just like him. She goes on that she knew she could never get another job there so she came home, but it looks as if it's going to haunt her there, too. Alan points out that she'll be OK if no one else finds out, but Cheri comments that it won't take long for the story to spread; she may as well tell Karen now and get it over with. Alan warns her that Karen will sack her on the spot, but Cheri retorts that she'd rather that than working day-to-day, not knowing when she's going to find out. Alan says, "Don't tell her - at least for the time being." Cheri asks why not, and Alan replies, "I like having you around. You make me feel comfortable." Cheri muses that at least she's doing something right. She then goes on, "Alright - I'll think about it. I'm in no great hurry to start looking for another job." Alan smiles at her.
Caroline is standing outside the Morrell apartment, about to knock on the door, but she loses her nerve and steps away. Jill suddenly comes along the corridor and, taking out her key, asks Caroline if she can help her. Caroline nervously declines, explaining that she came to see Amanda but she mustn't be home - there was no answer. Jill smiles and says Amanda had better be - she's looking after her little girl; she mustn't have heard the knock. Caroline quickly says it wasn't important anyway - she can come back another time. She goes to walk off, but Jill tells her to wait - she's sure-- She breaks off as the door is suddenly opened from inside by Amanda, who says to Jill, "I thought I heard you." Jill tells her, "There's someone here to see you." Amanda steps outside into the corridor and stares at her mother in shock.
There's a knock on the front door at Charlie's, and Katie goes to answer it. A man is standing there holding an arrangement of flowers, and he says, "Miss O'Brien?" Katie says she is, and the man, handing her the flowers, tells her, "Present for you!" He goes and Katie closes the door. She then opens the card stuck inside the flowers and reads 'Dear Katie, Thankyou for a lovely evening, Larry." Katie smiles in delight and heads into the lounge room. Charlie is sitting in there, looking at some computer printouts, and she exclaims to Katie that she doesn't know how she makes head nor tail of them! She suddenly notices the flower arrangement that Katie is carrying and she comments, "Oh, aren't they gorgeous. From Larry, I bet!" Katie hands them to her, and Charlie goes on, "Oh, the divine man, sending me flowers." Looking through them, she asks if there's a card. Katie quickly hides it behind her back and tells Charlie that there isn't, but the courier said they were from Larry. Charlie smiles, "How sweet. I must say, I half expected them. You can always tell when a man's keen - you can tell by his eyes!"
Jill, Amanda and Caroline are standing in the Morrell apartment. Jill says she thinks she'll go and see what Fee has been up to, and she tells Caroline that it was lovely to meet her. She walks off and Amanda and Caroline sit down. Amanda tells her mother excitedly, "Oh, it's good to see you again!" Caroline replies, "You too." She then goes on that she wasn't so sure Amanda would be quite so friendly after the other day. Amanda admits that she was a bit thrown - she started thinking that maybe it wasn't her. She then says, "There's nothing wrong, is there?" Caroline quickly assures her that there isn't - it was probably the big surprise; she didn't know what to say so she just took the easy way out; Amanda just caught her off-guard. Amanda stares at her, clearly not believing a word of that, and reminds her, "Mum, I'm not a little girl anymore." Caroline looks down nervously before saying, "Well, I have got involved with someone else." She adds that he's very nice - Amanda will like him. Amanda comments that she's heard that before, but Caroline quickly insists that Ron's different; they're very happy. Amanda asks when she gets to meet him, and Caroline replies that it'll be soon - she just thinks it's a better idea if she introduces him to the family gradually. She adds, though, that she probably shouldn't do that as Amanda is looking so beautiful that she'll probably lose him to her! Amanda smiles, "I don't think so - he's already got someone very special." Caroline smiles back at her, gratefully. She then tells Amanda that she will like him - she promises; he's a good man.
Cheri finishes tucking Alan up in his bed and she tells him that she'll look in again in about an hour or so. Alan suddenly says, "Cheri. I know you put Todd out of his misery, no matter how much you try to deny it. Now, I want you to do the same thing for me." Cheri tells him that he doesn't know what he's saying, but Alan retorts, "I know exactly what I'm saying. I want to die. I'm going to need your help. Please? Help me like you helped Todd..."
Amanda opens the door at the Morrell apartment to let her mother out. Caroline thanks her for being so understanding, adding that she wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. Amanda tells her that she shouldn't have worried. She then goes on that, now they're over their first hurdle, where can they meet? Caroline, looking shifty, replies hesitantly that it's a bit difficult at the moment; she and Ron are staying at a hotel at the moment, but they'll be finding somewhere else soon. Amanda tells her to give her the hotel number, just in case she needs to get in contact with her, but Caroline replies nervously that she doesn't know it offhand. Amanda asks which hotel it is. Caroline suddenly snaps, "Amanda, look. I said I'd be in contact, OK? Just one step at a time, alright?" Amanda concedes, "Sure." Caroline gives her a kiss and she goes. Amanda closes the door, looking slightly worried.
A while later, Caroline walks into the lounge room at the place she shares with Ron, still wearing the expensive clothes she was wearing when she went to see Amanda. She looks shocked to find Ron sitting there. He runs over to her and kisses her, saying he thought he'd give her a surprise - he popped home for lunch. Caroline hurriedly says she'll go and get changed. Ron tells her that he's sorry about last night, and Caroline tells him to forget it. Ron suddenly asks her where she's been, all dressed up. Caroline replies nervously that she went out to do some shopping. Ron, though, glares at her and snaps, "Pigs you did. You've been out seeing that daughter of yours, haven't you?" Caroline mutters, "What if I have? I wasn't going to leave it the way it happened the other day." Ron growls, "So you go and get yourself all done up to the nines?" Caroline glares at him and retorts, "Just because you prefer to see me dressed in rags doesn't mean to say I have to live in them all the time." Ron snaps that that's right: five minutes with her loving family and out comes the spoilt little rich girl. Caroline snaps back that, for God's sake, she goes and sees her daughter and he's acting like it's some sort of criminal offence. Ron retorts that he just doesn't want her seeing her again, that's all; they had all this out the other night. Caroline retorts, "You might have. I didn't. Your problem is you've got some stupid hang-up about people with money." She goes to walk out of the room, but Ron grabs her arms. Caroline snaps angrily, "Don't you dare touch me," and she pulls away. She adds, "You lay a hand on me and I'll be out of that door so fast..." Ron says calmly that he knew that if she saw Amanda it would cause problems. He goes on that, honestly, if she goes back to her family and those snobs they hang out with, that will be the end of them. Caroline insists that there's no way she's going to let that happen. Ron tells her, "I don't want to lose you, Caroline." He hugs her and adds, "I love you."
Wayne is sitting in the lounge room at Dural, writing on some paper. Cheri comes in, puts a vase of flowers on the coffee table and comments to him, "Got you working?" Wayne just murmurs, "Yeah..." Cheri goes on that Barbara has got the right idea: off to golf and out to dinner. Wayne comments, "Half her luck." He then asks how Alan is, and Cheri replies that he's letting things get him down; she's afraid his depression could be more of a problem than his injury. Karen walks in through the front door and enters the lounge room stiffly as Wayne says he doesn't think Alan is the type to stay depressed for too long. Karen walks to face Cheri and then snarls at her, "You've got a damned hide. Strolling in here and setting yourself up as a nurse. You're nothing better than a cold-blooded murderer." Cheri stares at her as she goes on, "How long did you think it would take before I found out from Fisher who you are?" Cheri insists, "I am not a murderer." Karen, though, growls that she's sure she's got a string of well-rehearsed explanations for what happened to Todd, but she's not to think she's going to do the same to Alan; she's got five minutes to pack her things and get out - and if she ever sees her round there again, she'll go straight to the police.
Jill arrives back at Dural in a cab. She pays the driver and climbs out, holding a bunch of flowers in her hand. She runs across the grass to the entrance to the flat.
Inside, Alan is lying on his mobile bed, his eyes closed. There's a syringe and some open vials of medication lying on the blanket that's covering him. Jill runs into the flat and says, "Only me!" When Alan doesn't respond, she smiles, "Come on sleepyhead. Wake up!" She walks over to him and suddenly notices the syringe and the medication lying there. The smile on her face disappears, and she shakes him as she yells and screams, "Alan. ALAN. AAALLLLAAANNN..." She puts her hand to her face and gasps in shock as she realises he's dead.


The two-hour television special will honor legendary African American artists and organizations that have influenced and made significant contributions to American culture.
This star-studded celebration will honor the following music legends: ● Pastor Shirley Caesar ● Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis ● Big Daddy Kane ● Dionne Warwick ● Clarence Avant ● Stax Records Malcolm-Jamal Warner, renowned actor and GRAMMY® award-winning musician, will serve as the show's host for the event. "As an actor, there were things I wanted to express that I could not, maybe even as a director," said Warner. "Music has allowed me to develop an avenue of expression that my soul needs, which is why being part of something like Black Music Honors is a phenomenal opportunity. I am excited to participate and serve in this esteemed role." The night will be filled with live, tribute performances from GRAMMY® winning recording artists Tina Campbell, Ann Nesby and Andra Day as well as Chubb Rock and Stokley Williams. Legendary, GRAMMY® winning groups, The Bar-Kays, The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards and the SOS Band will also perform.
Confirmed presenters include Monie Love along with several others. Giving tribute to music's rich cultural history in America, CCP and NMAAM join forces to celebrate the lasting legacies of all forms of music, the creative process, the art of music, and the prominence of music history.
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Please welcome Dawn Eastman, whose book, An Unhappy Medium, covers a most unusual topic!
Thank you, Auntie M, for asking me to visit!
My Family Fortune cozy mystery series takes place in a small western Michigan town with an unusual tourist draw. The town is filled with psychics. Instead of boating, dune rides, and beaches, the main business is tarot reading, fortune telling, and séances. Since my ex-cop protagonist, Clytemnestra (Clyde) Fortune, has moved back to town, there have also been quite a few murders.
A couple of Clyde's relatives are pet psychics. Her aunt has multiple clients and works with them to solve behavior issues or to locate a lost pet. Clyde's nephew has a more untrained gift and seems to be able to read the thoughts of animals.
These two characters are give me so much pleasure to write. I have always loved animals and have had many pets in my life. It has always been fascinating to watch how these animals learn to communicate with their human caregivers. While I cannot read the thoughts of animals, I have developed relationships with some of the animals in my life that make it seem as if I can.
When I was growing up, my family owned a very smart standard poodle. I'm pretty sure he was training us most of the time. He seemed to have a vast vocabulary of English words and would often act as if he understood exactly what people were saying, even if the conversation didn't involve him or his food. My brother and I taught that dog how to play "hide and seek." The dog won every time. Of course, he found us within minutes when it was his turn to seek. But, if he was the one hiding, he could stay absolutely silent in his hiding place, even if he was in a dark closet, or we called him with the promise of treats.
Later, I owned a Wheaten terrier who was very sweet but not quite as smart. However, he took his duties as babysitter very seriously. Archie had just managed to get my son through toddlerhood when my daughter was born. He felt his main job was to alert me every time the new baby cried. It was as if he thought I couldn't hear her myself, or he had a low opinion of my parenting skills. Every time she made a peep, he came running to me with a worried look and wouldn't leave me alone until I had picked her up to quiet her.
My current dog is a very bossy bichon-shih tzu mix. He really has no trouble communicating that he has needs (demands), but not everyone knows exactly what he wants. He has been trying to train us for years. His main form of reward when we finally do what he wants is to find a squeaky toy and squeak it long and loud. I have not been able to convince him that we are not fans of his loud "thank yous." But every time he gets fed, or gets let outside, or someone comes home, we are "rewarded" with several minutes of squeaking.
I hope you'll find time to visit my fictional psychic town of Crystal Haven, Michigan. They're expecting you and pets are welcome.
Dawn Eastman lived in Michigan for many years, in a house full of animals, unusual people, and laughter. She now lives in Iowa with her family and one extremely bossy small dog. She is the national bestselling author of The Family Fortune Mystery Series, which features psychics, animal communication, quirky characters and murders.
Your first two books are on my "keeper" shelf and I've recommended them to friends. So happy to see you have a new book! Looking forward to discovering what Clyde is up to now.


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Playstudios recruits Shaquille O'Neal to pump up its social casino games
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Image Credit: Jeff Grubb/GamesBeat
Social casino game publisher Playstudios has unleashed some celebrity firepower by developing two new MyVegas games in partnership with basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal.
Playstudios is launching its new MyVegas social casino games, CaddyShaq and ShaqJack, today. Shaq's reputation can draw attention to the games, allowing the company to cut its budget for user acquisition advertising. Playstudios has stood apart because it offers real-life rewards, like complimentary stays in Las Vegas hotels, to loyal social casino game players. The new Shaq games have similar rewards.
The deal is the latest marriage of mobile games and celebrities in the wake of Glu Mobile's huge hit from 2014 — Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. And while Shaq is late to the game, he brings his own fan base and built-in audience. O'Neal will likely hold his own in this competition, but I can see gamers overloading on brands and celebrities at some point.
"We've partnered with the Big Man and we are incredibly excited about what we've created together," said Andrew Pascal, CEO of Playstudios, in a statement. "When players get a flavor for how we've incorporated Shaq into our games, they are going to be amazed at how we've captured the essence of his personality. And just like our MyVegas games, players earn real rewards as they play."
O'Neal was already a fan of the innovative MyVegas Slots and MyVegas Blackjack games. He worked closely with Playstudios (or so the developer claims) in developing, designing, and implementing the games. Designers and animators used motion-capture technology and audio to bring to Shaq's personality to life.
"Once players see the games, they are going to have some fun," O'Neal said, in a statement. "I play MyVegas games and their features really keep you there for a while. These games will do the same thing."
Players can redeem points earned on the games for rewards that include CaddyShaq-signed T-shirts, an autographed Shaq jersey, a personalized voicemail recording from Shaq, floor seats at a Sacramento Kings game and a chance to shoot hoops with O'Neal at his house.
CaddyShaq is a slot machine game, while ShaqJack is a blackjack game. Both titles are narrated by Shaq. They're available on iOS, Google Play, Facebook, and Amazon.


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Bernard i Bianka () – amerykański film animowany z 1977 roku, którego fabuła oparta jest na podstawie książek Margery Sharp. Film powstał w studio Walt Disney Pictures. Serwis Rotten Tomatoes przyznał mu wynik 83%.

Film wydany w Polsce na kasetach wideo i płytach DVD z firmą Imperial Entertainment. Film wydany na DVD i Blu-Ray z dystrybucją CD Projekt i Galapagos Films. Film wyemitowany w telewizji na kanałach: TVP1, Puls 2.

Fabuła
Dziewczynka o imieniu Penny wysyła list w butelce, w którym informuje, że została porwana i prosi o pomoc. Wiadomość trafia do Ratunkowej Agencji Specjalnej, międzynarodowej organizacji myszy. Na ratunek dziewczynce wyrusza Bianka, dama z Węgier, która na swego kompana wybiera Bernarda, woźnego z Nowego Jorku. Myszy dowiadują się, że Penny została uprowadzona przez Meduzę, właścicielkę lombardu, która więzi dziewczynkę, by ta pomogła jej w odnalezieniu bezcennego diamentu, zwanego Okiem Diabła. Z pomocą mieszkańców Diabelskiego Rozlewiska myszom udaje się uwolnić Penny i odebrać diament Meduzie. Udowadniają, że mali razem są siłą, która potrafi zwyciężyć zło. Po powrocie do miasteczka Penny zostaje adoptowana, a Bernard i Bianka otrzymują wiadomość o kolejnej przygodzie.

Obsada głosowa
 Bob Newhart – Bernard
 Eva Gabor – Bianka
 Michelle Stacy – Penny
Geraldine Page – Madame Meduza
 Joe Flynn – Snoops
Jim Jordan – Orville
John McIntire – kot Rufus
Jeanette Nolan – Ellie Mae
 Pat Buttram – Luke
James Macdonald – Evinrude
Bernard Fox – Przewodniczący
George Lindsey – Deadeye
Larry Clemmons – Gramps
Dub Taylor – Kopacz
John Fiedler – diakon Sowa
Bill McMillan – spiker telewizyjny

Wersja polska
Produkcja polskiej wersji językowej: Disney Character Voices International, Inc.
Wersja polska: Studio Sonica
Reżyseria: Krzysztof Kołbasiuk
Dialogi polskie: Maria Utecht
Teksty piosenek: Marek Robaczewski
Kierownictwo muzyczne: Marek Klimczuk
Opieka artystyczna: Magdalena Snopek
Udział wzięli:
 Jan Kociniak − Bernard
 Ewa Złotowska − Bianka (dialogi)
 Karina Szafrańska − Bianka (śpiew)
 Julia Malska − Penny
 Maria Pakulnis − Madame Meduza
 Krzysztof Strużycki – Snoops
 Ryszard Nawrocki − Orville
 Stanisław Brudny − kot Rufus
 Ilona Kuśmierska – Ellie Mae
 Andrzej Fedorowicz – Luke
 Mariusz Leszczyński – Przewodniczący
 Marek Bocianiak –
Deadeye,
spiker telewizyjny
 Krzysztof Zakrzewski – **Gramps
 Marek Robaczewski – Kopacz
 Cezary Kwieciński – diakon Sowa
 Paweł Szczesny

Piosenki
 "Pomóż mi", "Za mną rusz" i "Ktoś czeka" – Olga Bończyk
 "Hymn Agencji" – Karina Szafrańska, Jan Kociniak, Mariusz Leszczyński, Anna Ułas, Krzysztof Pietrzak, Jacek Bończyk, Tomasz Steciuk, Agnieszka Nowak-Betley, Agnieszka Piotrowska, Katarzyna Pysiak

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne

Amerykańskie filmy dla dzieci i młodzieży
Filmy animowane Walta Disneya
Filmy animowane z 1977 roku
Amerykańskie filmy z 1977 roku
Filmowe adaptacje utworów Margery Sharp
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As Spring is just around the corner and, hopefully, New Year's Resolutions of getting fit in 2012 are still being upheld I thought I would write a quick guide to ensure safe and happy walking with a few tips and general advice. As I live just outside Epping Forest a lot of my walks and through the ancient woodlands and surrounding countryside of Epping and Essex. I love Cornwall so really enjoy coastal walking as well as spending all my holidays on walking trips with the family, although I normally end up going for very long walks on my own!
1. The first, and far most important, is to ensure that you follow the Countryside Code. Be safe, plan ahead and keep to the signs, signposts, waymarkers, public footpaths, bridleways and permissive pathways. Once I decided to cut through some private farmland to seek out some Fallow Deer I had been trying to track in Epping Forest and was presented to two burley farmers with shotguns. I don't do that anymore that's for sure!
2. Always leave gates and property as you find them. If a gate is closed when you find it then leave it closed when you pass through it. Protect plants and animals, especially when walking across farmland or grazing pastures, and always take your litter home with you.
3. Keeps dogs under control and clean up after them. All too often I spend most of my time walking trying to avoid dogs mess on pathways used by dog walkers. I love dogs, but my wife doesn't so always consider other people if you are walking your dog as there is nothing more frightening than having a dog bound over to you foaming at the mouth with excitement, even if it is just a loveable labrador!
4. When leaving for your walk try to plan your walking clothes for any eventuality. If it's a long hillwalk then pack some extra layers, gloves and a hat incase it turns cold and if it's just a short woodland or coastal walk then pack a good waterproof jacket just in case of a downpour or shower. The weather in the UK can change very suddenly so be prepared for the worst conditions for the type of walking route you are planning to do.
5. If you are walking to lose weight then set off on a gentle pace and then try to pick up the pace as you warm in to the walk. I average about 2.5 miles per hour, so 10 miles takes me 4 hours, on a fairly average type of walk. Hillwalking, mountain ascents and some coastal walks and relentless climbs up and then down, up and down, up and down so the actual distance can be quite deceptive. Check the gradients on your walking map to see how tough the walk is likely to be. If you are walking for interest and are in no rush then keep a steady and comfortable pace to end the walk as fresh as you started it. Personally, I like to feel absolutely shattered after a good walk, it gives me a bizarre sense of achievement!
6. If you are going to plan a walking route of over 10 miles or so then maintain a steady pace and try not to stop or have too many breaks. It makes restarting the walk so much more difficult and exhausting. I do stop quite frequently on my walks to either catch my breath for a minute or two, or take a few photographs and maybe a short video fo the views. Stopping for too long, or taking off your walking boots or walking shoes to check your blisters or sort your socks out means you disrupt your rhythm and it will then take you about a mile or so to settle back down in to the flow of your walking route.
7. Try not to count the miles or be downhearted by steep climbs and ascents. I focus on how great I'm going to feel when I get to the top of the hill or the end of the walk. A really engaging walk is when you get to the end with a big smile on your face and think "Wow, that was great!" Walking should be a joy and not a struggle. Walking downhill can also be tough, especially on wet or steep descents. Keep a slow pace, make sure each foothold is secure and use walking poles to keep your balance.
8. Switch off your mobile phone or iPod and enjoy the sounds of the countryside or some light chatter if walking with friends or family. Breath that countryside in! Smell the flora and fauna, listen to bird song, the sound of the wind through the trees and the river flow. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, there's plenty of it out there. Enjoy the world around you and explore the history of the area; the buildings, the churches, the ancient camps, castle ruins etc.
9. Regularly check your walking gear. Now is also the time I look at replenishing my walking wardrobe and make sure all my walking clothes, walking boots and walking accessories are in good order. Keep a list of walking essentials and keep them stocked up. I have a small pack of bits that I take with me on every walk; plasters, medicated wipes, chewing gum, snacks, tissues, water etc.
10. Don't forget your map! On each section of my planned walking routes I have my map in front of me and frequently check my compass. I have a Casio compass watch that does a good job of telling me which way North is and with my terrible sense of direction I am constantly checking my map to make sure I'm still walking along the right tracks. Most walks are quite well signposted but they can be intermittent. There can also be some contradictions between the route shown on a walking guide, an Ordnance Survey Map or the natural direction of the pathway you are on! As I like to plot my own walking routes I always stick to what's shown on the Ordnance Survey Map – that's my proof I'm definitely going the right way.
So, in summary; be safe, be sensible, plan ahead, enjoy and respect the countryside and you'll see, hear, sense and smell some fantastic experiences when out walking.
Thank you for the excellent tips and guides on walking through the country.
I'm new to walking and really want to make the most of the autumn leaves in Epping Forest. What walk would you suggest that includes lovely views, is easy to navigate for a newbie, and has a toilets along the route.
I'd really appreciate your advice.


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