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package ee.ria.xroad.proxy.testsuite.testcases;

import ee.ria.xroad.proxy.testsuite.Message;
import ee.ria.xroad.proxy.testsuite.MessageTestCase;

import static ee.ria.xroad.common.ErrorCodes.CLIENT_X;
import static ee.ria.xroad.common.ErrorCodes.X_INVALID_PROTOCOL_VERSION;

/**
 * Message with malformed protocolVersion header.
 * Result: client receives error.
 */
public class MalformedProtocolVersionHeader extends MessageTestCase {

    /**
     * Constructs the test case.
     */
    public MalformedProtocolVersionHeader() {
        requestFileName = "malformed-protocolVersion.query";
    }

    @Override
    protected void validateFaultResponse(Message receivedResponse) {
        assertErrorCode(CLIENT_X, X_INVALID_PROTOCOL_VERSION);
    }
}

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Practice is closed between 1 - 2pm for lunch.
*The surgery is closed every Thursday afternoon to undertake administration. The office is open and a dental nurse is available to make appointments / give advice.
The Saturday clinic is run by Heather Coventry.
The Practice is centrally located in Lesmahagow Village, on New Trows Road, which is just off Abbeygreen road. It is opposite the Bank of Scotland and behind a bus top. See map.
If you are unable to keep an appointment, please give us at least 24 hours' notice. Missing appointments wastes time and resources, which could be used by other patients. Please note that if you regularly miss appointments, without providing prior notice, a charge may be made and you risk deregistration. Patients who regularly fail will not be considered appropriate for certain types of treatment.
There is a free public car park beside the Bank of Scotland across the road from the practice.
There is one step into the practice. We have portable foldable wheelchair ramps. Please note we do not have a chair hoist. If a patient is unable to transfer to the dental chair it is likely that we would not be able to treat them in the practice. What we can do is arrange a house visit to do an exam/assessment. We may be able to treat them at home; however it may be in the patient's best interest to refer them onto an appropriate NHS service. Please note there is no extra charge for a house call.
If you have any concerns about accessing our services, telephone or email for advice.


Last week, Kim Thúy's novel Ru won Canada Reads 2015: One Book To Break Barriers! We were lucky enough to have this delightful author at the International Festival of Authors last fall, where she presented her latest novel, Mãn. You can listen to a reading of this beautiful book below. And, if you missed any of this year's Canada Reads debates, head over to CBC Books!


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Gennifer Flowers
Political Scandal Figure
The Arkansas woman who claimed she had a 12-year affair with Bill Clinton
?I met Bill Clinton in 1977 while I was working as a news reporter for KARK-TV in Little Rock, Arkansas. Shortly after we met, we began a sexual relationship that lasted for twelve years.? So began a statement released by Gennifer Flowers in 1998 in the run-up to President Bill Clinton?s impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate. Gennifer Flowers had already made the same claim in 1992, when Bill Clinton was a Democratic nominee for president. Clinton, who was married and already the subject of whispers that he was a womanizer, denied Flowers?s claim, even after Flowers produced tape recordings of what she said were conversations between her and Clinton. In the end, Bill Clinton was elected president that year and reelected in 1996 before admitting under oath in 1998 that he had, in fact, had a sexual encounter with Flowers -- though he said it was on one occasion only, in 1977. Gennifer Flowers appeared nude in Penthouse magazine in December 1992, just a month before Clinton took office as president. She published a memoir, Passion and Betrayal, in 1995, and married businessman Finnis Shelnutt in 1996. As of 2016, her personal site described her as an author, speaker, singer and ?an inspiration and role model to women and men alike.?

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When interior space and serenity really matter, the Sentra delivers in a big way. Those facing long, tortuous commutes will also appreciate the practical charms of its Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Standard on all but the base 2.0 model, the CVT earns better EPA mileage numbers than the six-speed manual.
It is reliable, fuel efficient, easy to operate, good quality and decent price.
I have owned my Nissan Sentra for 8 years now. I find it to be a very functional vehicle for the money. It also has a somewhat luxury feel for the money as well. The materials used are good quality and have held very well over time. Mine has a tan interior and there has been very little fading of the console or fabric. It is also very easy to shampoo and clean. With regards to mechanical issues I have had no issues a all aside from general maintenance. Such as replacing spark plugs. Additionally the brake pads and tires that came standard with the vehicle held up well beyond their standard life and were good quality. I use this vehicle as my daily driver and it has a bit over 100, 000 miles on it. The paint also has held up well especially considering I don't wash it on a regular basis and have only recently started waxing it. The only parts that have shown wear is the door handles. Inside the only thing that has started to show signs of disrepair is the headliner, at the rear it has started to peel down and will need to be glued backup. All and all I have no complaints and this vehicle has held up exceptionally well with very little maintenance and upkeep.
Highlights about 2010 Nissan Sentra!!
I have had this car for about two years now. I use it for mostly commuting to work and school. It has automatic windows and locks, great gas mileage (about $20-$26 to fill up), radio settings on the steering wheel, large glove compartment, smaller dash compartment, cup holders in the front (that adjust to the size of your cup) and the back, and rear window defrost. The back seats lay down to provide trunk entrance or for add trunk space and have an adjustable armrest with cup holders that can be raised into the seat for a middle back seat passenger. The a. C. And heat work very well! The trunk is spacious and roomy with a hidden spare tire compartment in the bottom. It handles well. It does have a dock for an iPod mini and charging adapter inside of the arm rest, as well as a dock for another charging adapter under the dashboard. There are no USB charging ports however and only a standard digital radio/cd player with an AUX port.
The good & the bad with my 2010 Nissan Sentra.
I love how economic my Nissan Sentra is as far as gas & oil changes definitely light in the wallet but the safety end of it I am not too happy with for instance on windy days driving in the highway does not feel too safe I literally have to hold the steering wheel with two hands very tight to keep it stable and even then it'll at times sway from side to side and this is not on extremely windy days I am talking about a rainy windy day stability just is not there also once you reach 65/70 mph it starts pulling as if it's going to stall or shut off feels as though is struggling to push this speed I have listed both the good perks as well as the bad for inside the city driving is perfect u don't feel any mishaps but once on the highway it can be a little weary hope this helps:).


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Almeida I, Santos H, Miranda H, Santos M, Almeida S, Chin J. Parada cardíaca por origem aórtica anômala de uma artéria coronária: estarão os pacientes mais velhos realmente seguros?. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2020;32(4):606-610
Inês Almeida
Helder Santos
Hugo Miranda
Mariana Santos
Joana Chin
Cardiac arrest due to an anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery: are older patients really safe?
Parada cardíaca por origem aórtica anômala de uma artéria coronária: estarão os pacientes mais velhos realmente seguros?
Inês Almeida1, Helder Santos1, Hugo Miranda1, Mariana Santos1, Samuel Almeida1, Joana Chin1
1 Centro Hospitalar Barreiro Montijo EPE - Barreiro, Portugal.
Responsible editor: Gilberto Friedman
Submitted on November 19, 2019
Accepted on April 19, 2020
Corresponding author: Inês Almeida, Centro Hospitalar Barreiro Montijo EPE, Avenida Movimento das Forças Armadas, 79C, Barreiro 2834-003, Portugal. E-mail: [email protected]
The authors report a rare case of successful Advanced Life Support in the context of cardiac arrest due to the presence of an anomalous aortic origin of the right coronary artery in a 49-year-old patient. The patient was admitted due to chest pain and dyspnea, with rapid evolution of pulseless ventricular tachycardia and cardiopulmonary arrest. Acute myocardial infarction was considered, and in the absence of a hemodynamic laboratory in the hospital, thrombolysis was performed. Subsequently, coronary angiography revealed no angiographic lesions in the coronary arteries and an anomalous right coronary artery originating from the opposite sinus of Valsalva. Coronary computed tomography angiography confirmed this finding and determined the course between the pulmonary artery and the aorta. The patient underwent cardiac surgery with a bypass graft to the right coronary artery, with no recurrent episodes of arrythmia.
Keywords: Hemodynamics; Heart arrest; Coronary artery.
An anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) is rare, with an estimated incidence of 1%, and there is no sex prevalence.(1,2) Although most of cases are asymptomatic and benign, approximately 20% lead to myocardial ischemia, arrhythmia and death.(1,3,4) Chest pain, dyspnea, dizziness, syncope and sudden cardiac arrest, typically during exercise, may be the presentation of AAOCAs. This clinical expression is most common between 10 and 25 years, but symptoms can occur even at rest after the age of 40 - 50 years (possibly because of aortic root dilatation and worsening stenosis).(5) An AAOCA is the second leading cause of sudden cardiac death in apparently healthy young athletes after hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.(2,6,7) Angina is the most frequent indication for coronary angiography (43.9%).(1)
An AAOCA can be classified according to the ectopically originating coronary artery (with the circumflex artery being the most common, followed by the single coronary artery) or the ectopic origin site.(1) An ectopic aortic origin is the most common type, of which an anomalous origin from an incorrect sinus of Valsalva is predominant.(1,8) The high-risk anatomies are a coronary artery segment coursing between the pulmonary artery and aorta, which dilate during exercise and thus compress the coronary artery; an acute angle of the initial trajectory of the coronary artery; ostial abnormalities; an intramural course (course within the aortic wall prior to exiting the mediastinum); and vessel spasms and intussusception of the anomalous artery.(1,2,9-11) An anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left coronary sinus is frequently associated with exercise-related sudden death.(1)
Diagnosis of an AAOCA may be suggested with transthoracic or transesophageal echocardiography by abnormal biphasic flow in the left ventricular outflow tract.(1) Coronary angiography, coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) allow direct visualization of an AAOCA, establishing the diagnosis.(1) The preferred method, due to its noninvasive nature and acceptable availability, in addition to its precise demonstration of the anatomy and course of the anomalous vessel, is CCTA.(4,12,13)
The treatment of asymptomatic patients, especially those with an anomalous right coronary artery from the left sinus of Valsalva with an interarterial or intramural course, is controversial among authors.(11) If associated with symptoms (chest pain or syncope) or documented ischemia during stress tests and/or inducible myocardial perfusion abnormalities on advanced imaging, surgical correction is recommended according to the guidelines for the management of adults with congenital heart disease published in 2008 by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (class indication I, evidence level B).(2,14,15) Sudden death is rare in individuals older than 30 years. In this population, the risk associated with surgery exceeds the potential benefits, and surgery should be avoided in both asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals unless ischemia can be documented.(2)) Surgical interventions, most commonly coronary translocation, are safe, with a low incidence of mortality and postoperative complications.(16,17) Coronary artery bypass grafts should be avoided, especially in younger populations, given the potential for competitive flow from native vessels to cause graft failure. There are a few reports of percutaneous coronary intervention of anomalous coronary arteries with good results, even in critically ill newborns for whom there were no other treatment options. However, the insertion of stents into coronary arteries in young patients can be problematic.(5,14)
The authors present the case of a 49-year-old male patient. He was previously asymptomatic and had no relevant personal background or chronic medication. He was a current smoker but denied either alcoholic or toxic consumption. He was admitted to the emergency room due to oppressive chest pain and dyspnea that started half an hour before. Five days prior to hospital admission, the patient reported a similar episode of oppressive chest pain that started during a walk and lasted for approximately 30 minutes after resting.
Upon arrival at the emergency room, the patient was prostrated and cyanotic, with an increased respiratory rate and hypoxia despite a high debit oxygen mask. The patient evolved rapidly to cardiopulmonary arrest, so advanced life support maneuvers were initiated, and the patient was orotracheally intubated and invasively ventilated. Blood gas analysis showed severe metabolic acidosis with hyperlacticaemia (pH = 6.87; partial pressure of carbon dioxide - PaCO2 - 105mmHg, partial pressure of oxygen - PaO2 - 120mmHg, bicarbonate - HCO3 - 13.9, lactate 13.5mmol/L). An electrocardiogram revealed R-R regular wide complex tachycardia (170/minute) with right axis deviation, suggestive of ventricular monomorphic tachycardia. Since there was no response to advanced life support maneuvers with persistent pulseless ventricular tachycardia, and considering the patient's complaints of chest pain, acute myocardial infarction was considered, and thrombolysis with alteplase was performed in the absence of a hemodynamic laboratory in the hospital. After recovery to spontaneous circulation, an electrocardiogram showed sinus rhythm, 90/minute, biphasic T between V3 and V5.
The patient was transferred to the intensive care unit. A transthoracic echocardiogram showed mild hypokinesis of the apical segment of the inferolateral wall. Blood analysis revealed mild anemia (hemoglobin 11.5g/dL), acute kidney injury (creatinine 2.26mg/dL and urea 76mg/dL) and mild hypokalemia (3.2mmol/L). Myocardial necrosis markers were mildly elevated: hs-troponin 84pg/mL (cutoff 34.2pg/mL), creatinine kinase 510UI/L (cutoff 200UI/L), creatinine kinase - MB 6.8ng/mL (cutoff 7.2ng/mL) and myoglobin 2914ng/mL (cutoff 116ng/mL). The D-dimer level was also elevated (1,678ng/mL, cut off 500ng/mL). Hs-troponin increased to 358.50pg/mL at 3 hours, and its maximum value was 832pg/mL, 24 hours after admission.
Thrombolysis was complicated by bleeding at the central venous catheter puncture site and abundant hematemesis. Upper digestive endoscopy was performed, showing bleeding of the gums, digested blood and clots in the stomach. Due to active bleeding, the case was discussed in hemodynamic laboratory, and coronary angiography was delayed until clinical stabilization and bleeding cessation occurred.
Three days after admission, the patient progressively improved, allowing for orotracheal extubation. Brain computed tomography was unremarkable. A ventilation-perfusion scan was performed, excluding pulmonary embolism. Coronary angiography showed coronary arteries with no relevant angiographic lesions and a right coronary artery with an abnormal origin at the left coronary sinus (Figure 1), followed by CCTA that confirmed the abnormal origin of the right coronary artery from the left coronary sinus coursing between the pulmonary artery trunk anteriorly and the aorta posteriorly - an interarterial course with an extension of 18mm; there was no evidence of an intramural course or atherosclerotic coronary disease, with a calcium score 0 (Figures 2 and 3). Cardiac magnetic resonance was unremarkable - no late enhancement was detected.
Figure 1 - Coronary angiography showed a right coronary artery with an abnormal origin at the left coronary sinus.
Figure 2 - Coronary computed tomography angiography confirmed the abnormal origin of the right coronary artery from the left coronary sinus.
Figure 3 - Coronary computed tomography angiography confirmed the abnormal origin of the right coronary artery from the left coronary sinus coursing between the pulmonary artery trunk anteriorly and the aorta posteriorly.
The most likely causes of cardiopulmonary arrest in the present case are acute coronary syndrome and massive pulmonary embolism. With only mild elevation of hs-troponin in a clinical setting of cardiorespiratory arrest, the absence of lesions on coronary angiography, even after thrombolysis, and the absence of late enhancement on cardiac magnetic resonance make the hypothesis of myocardial infarction unlikely. Although fibrinolysis is only indicated in patients presenting early and when anticipated ST elevation myocardial infarction diagnosis and the mediated reperfusion time is more than 120 minutes - it was performed in this case due to the inexistence of a hemodynamic laboratory in our hospital and the clinical instability that did not allow transportation to the primary percutaneous coronary intervention center. Prolonged resuscitation may increase bleeding risks and may be a relative contraindication to fibrinolysis; however, it is important to weigh the potentially life-saving effect of fibrinolysis against the potentially life-threatening side effects. This must also be weighed against the risks and benefits of delayed primary percutaneous coronary intervention. The hypothesis of a massive pulmonary embolism was also excluded in the absence of dilation and dysfunction of the right ventricle on the transthoracic echocardiogram and the absence of perfusion defects on the ventilation-perfusion scan (although it was performed after thrombolysis). Other causes, such as electrolyte disturbances, drug consumption, myocarditis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, were also excluded. In this case, CCTA confirmed the presence of an anomalous right coronary artery with an interarterial course. Based on the clinical history and the results of complementary diagnostic exams, the diagnosis of an abnormal coronary origin responsible for cardiorespiratory arrest was considered, and the patient was referred for cardiac surgery. He successfully underwent myocardial revascularization surgery with a bypass from the left internal mammary artery to the right coronary artery. After cardiac surgery, the patient stayed clinically stable, with no recurrent episodes of arrythmia.
Despite an extensive literature review, there appear to be just two documented cases in the European Heart Journal and British Medical Journal of survivors of cardiac arrest due to an anomalous right coronary artery documented by CCTA; these patients proceeded to undergo successful surgical correction.(18,19) The vast majority of other documented cases are from necropsy case series.
An anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery is rare, and most cases are asymptomatic and benign. Its presentation, most commonly occurring between 10 and 25 years, may include chest pain, syncope and sudden cardiac arrest, typically during exercise. The treatment of asymptomatic patients, especially those with an anomalous right coronary artery, is controversial if symptomatic surgical correction is recommended. Our case report highlights the fact that, although exceedingly rare in older adults, sudden cardiac arrest may occur in the setting of an anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery.
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Almeida C, Dourado R, Machado C, Santos E, Pelicano N, Pacheco M, et al. Anomalias das artérias coronárias. Rev Port Cardiol. 2012;31(7-8):477-84.
Cheezum MK, Liberthson RR, Shah NR, Villines TC, O''Gara PT, Landzberg MJ, et al. Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery from the inappropriate sinus of valsalva. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2017;69(12):1592-608.
Graidis C, Dimitriadis D, Karasavvidis V, Dimitriadis G, Argyropoulou E, Economou F, et al. Prevalence and characteristics of coronary artery anomalies in an adult population undergoing multidetector-row computed tomography for the evaluation of coronary artery disease. BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2015;15:112.
Angelini P, Uribe C. Anatomic spectrum of left coronary artery anomalies and associated mechanisms of coronary insufficiency. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2018;92(2):313-21.
Sousa H, Casanova J. Coronary artery abnormalities: current clinical issues. Rev Port Cardiol. 2018;37(3):227-35.
Silva A, Baptista MJ, Araújo E. Congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries. Rev Port Cardiol. 2018;37(4):341-50.
Raimondi F, Bonnet D. Imaging of congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries. Diagn Interv Imaging. 2016;97(5):561-9.
Carter YM, Wehrle CJ, Mahajan K. Anatomy, thorax, heart anomalous left coronary artery. [Updated 2020 Aug 10]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537186/
Lluri G, Aboulhosn J. Coronary arterial development: a review of normal and congenitally anomalous patterns. Clin Cardiol. 2014; 37(2):126-30.
Wittlieb-Weber CA, Paridon SM, Gaynor JW, Spray TL, Weber DR, Brothers JA. Medium-term outcome after anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery repair in a pediatric cohort. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014;147(5):1580-6.
Díaz R, Vega J. Valor de la angiografía coronaria por tomografía computarizada en el diagnóstico de las anomalías coronarias. Rev Med Chile. 2016;144(10):1277-86.
Cheezum MK, Ghoshhajra B, Bittencourt MS, Hulten EA, Bhatt A, Mousavi N, et al. Anomalous origin of the coronary artery arising from the opposite sinus: prevalence and outcomes in patients undergoing coronary CTA. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2017;18(2):224-35.
Uthayakumaran K, Subban V, Lakshmanan A, Pakshirajan B, Solirajaram R, Krishnamoorthy J, et al. Coronary intervention in anomalous origin of the right coronary artery (ARCA) from the left sinus of valsalva (LSOV):a single center experience. Indian Heart J. 2014;66(4):430-4.
Dekel H, Hickey EJ, Wallen J, Caldarone CA. Repair of anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries with combined unroofing and unflooring technique. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2015;150(2):422-4.
Mery CM, De León LE, Molossi S, Sexson-Tejtel SK, Agrawal H, Krishnamurthy R, et al. Outcomes of surgical intervention for anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery: a large contemporary prospective cohort study. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;155(1):305-19.e4.
Molossi S, Sachdeva S. Anomalous coronary arteries: what is known and what still remains to be learned? Curr Opin Cardiol. 2020;35(1):42-51.
Muñoz-Guijosa C, Permanyer E, Leta R. Anomalous origin of right coronary artery from the left coronary sinus: sudden death and successful surgical reimplantation. Eur Heart J. 2012;33(11):1308.
Cronin H, Curtin R. Cardiac arrest in an 18-year-old man caused by anomalous right coronary artery origin. BMJ Case Rep. 2016;2016:bcr2015213629.


You've been lied to about what makes two people compatible. As long as two people enjoy mutual physical attraction and share basic likes such as baseball games and pizza, and dislikes such as cold weather, they are compatible, right? Wrong.
Isn't compatibility just a matter of a couple working hard to make their differences bearable? Nope. Real compatibility isn't a choice. Patience and understanding don't cancel out innate strife.
Our long-term findings show that innate compatibility isn't something you make, but something two people naturally possess, or not.
Below we list six factors that form human compatibility.
1. Personality red flags, otherwise known as subconscious fears and defenses, such as resentment, domineering tendencies, anger, dishonesty, and scores of others can break even the most harmonious bond. You won't identify these through personality self-tests, since everyone is on their best behavior during these evaluations. Handwriting analysis is our favorite way to identify personality challenges and strengths.
2. Physical attraction helps compatibility, and you need chemistry along with it. Chemistry is that special something that transcends physical magnetism. You can be physically attracted to someone, yet be repulsed by him or her at the same time. This is more easily exemplified as you interact in person, versus seeing a photo of the individual.
3. Emotional intelligence may sometimes be overlooked as a key relationship factor, yet if person A has the emotional intelligence of a teenager and person B is mature beyond his years, the connection could very well be an up-hill battle.
4. Similar mental faculties are important for relationship longevity. If person A is an intellect, enjoys spirited debates, and "thinking too much" gives person B a headache, the connection may not endure. Mental and emotional intelligence are also effectively measured by handwriting analysis.
5. Past lives together are the root of your like or dislike for any given person and relate strongly to chemistry, mentioned above. You may be physically attracted to someone who looks almost exactly like person A, but person A for some reason disgusts you.
We can't prove that reincarnation exists, but our long-term findings convince us that it's a valid theory.
Let's consider a past life scenario involving Chris and Terry. Although they've been together in many past lives, a shared ancient Chinese lifetime is one of the most momentous, and the beginning of their long history. Chris was a successful merchant and possessed many slaves, including Terry. Terry endured a lifetime of abuse as Chris's slave, yet Terry had it good compared to many slaves during that time. Terry resented Chris and carried that energy into successive lifetimes.
Today, they are together in an intimate relationship, with zero conscious memory of their past lives together. Although their bond is rewarding and they love each other, they've suffered problems in their relationship. Terry has never been an angry person, yet feels seemingly unexplained anger toward Chris, and Chris recognizes it. It's a thorn in both of their sides and interferes with their relationship.
Fortunately, they were both open to the idea of past life regression therapy, and discovered the root of Terry's anger toward Chris, the slave-master lifetime. The mere discovery of it, even if it is simply a metaphor, as skeptics like to believe, has dramatically improved their romance.
6. Another important, yet hidden compatibility factor is the innate, unique energy between every two-person connection, and it's measurable through astrology and numerology.
Extremes in compatibility emphasize our theory. From the very beginning, that new person brought a toxic element to your life. The other person feels the same way. No matter how you try to get along, it just doesn't work between you two.
Conventional psychology explains such a situation through biases, fears, and defenses. For instance, both people are prejudiced.
However, in the above example, neither you nor the other person are biased or possess any major red flag personality issues. It may be easy to blame the other person for the innate strife, but there's nobody to blame for terrible, inborn compatibility.
The opposite is true; two people who can't get enough of each other share a rare, wonderful bond and there's nothing they can do to alter it either.
Outstanding compatibility either exists between two people, or it doesn't, and it's measurable. The truth is, the more challenging your compatibility, the harder you have to work at it to make your relationship tolerable.


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Primary Teacher - KS1 or KS2 - "Outstanding" Ofsted - Catholic primary school - Dedicated, friendly and supportive team - MPS1 - UPS3 - £29, 664 - £48, 244 + TLR available - NQT or experienced teacher - September 2019 - Brent
Are you an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Primary Teacher who is seeking a school where you can teach in KS1 or KS2?
Do you want a primary school where you can grow your career in a friendly setting, and where you will work closely with a partner teacher and an excellent and experienced Teaching assistant in your class?
Would you like to work at a primary school with excellent behaviour and following Catholic ethos?
Tradewind recruitment is working with an infant and junior primary school who is seeking either a KS1 or KS2 teacher from September. If you wish to work in a small Catholic school in Brent, this role could be for you.
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*This two-form entry Primary School is located in Wembley and near the tube stations, has various bus routes and a free staff car park. It is an Infant School and Junior School on two sites.
*The school is proud of the lovely team of staff on roll. They work together to provide a high-quality education to all its pupils and they are supported by a strong leadership team who have improved the school over recent years to its Ofsted 'Outstanding' status.
*This North-West London school serves an ethnically diverse community and the high proportion of students come from an Asian or Indian background.
*Although this is a Catholic School, students from all faiths are welcome and there are both Catholic and Non-Catholic teachers at the school.
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Q: Can't write image data to path. Laravel Okay I can't find help with this anywhere.
ALL of my paths are set to 755 (which should be sufficient access) but I still get the error.
My storage and public folders are linked.
Here's my code:
if (Input::hasFile('file')) {
  $image = Image::make($_FILES['file']['tmp_name']);
  $image->fit(200);
  $image->save('public/avatars/user77.jpg');
}

A: Are you using Intervention for Image?  I ran into a similar issue a few months ago.  I ended up getting the image data from Image using stream() and then using Laravel's Storage facade to save it like this.
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Storage;

if (Input::hasFile('file')) {
  $image = Image::make($_FILES['file']['tmp_name'])->fit(200)->stream('jpg');
  Storage::put('public/avatars/user77.jpg', $image);
}

See this article for more about Laravel's filesystem if needed.

A: check for directory existence , if there is no such directory you will create it :
 if (!file_exists($save_path)) {
            mkdir($save_path, 666, true);
        }

A: I was able to come up with a solution without the need for Intervention, which my project does not allow:
if ($request->hasFile('file')) {
  $image = file_get_contents($_FILES['file']['tmp_name']);
  Storage::disk('images')->put('user77.jpg', $image);
}

file_get_contents from my understanding is usually for external urls and what have you, but this solution worked for my images. This was especially handy because I'm using the Froala editor, so I am limited in how I send the request.

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Renzo Arbore and his Orchestra Italiana performed at MFCC, Ta'Qali on Saturday 28th July 2012.
Renzo Arbore is undoubtedly an all rounder in the entertainment industry. He started off as a radio host in the 60s, moved to TV in the 70s and went on to producing his own albums as a vocalist and clarinetist in the 80s. The '80s were extremely kind to Arbore, with a number of releases going gold or better. Ma la Notte went on to sell an impressive 800,000 copies, followed by Meglio dal Vivo Che dal Morto, which sold over 500,000. Arbore's popularity climbed steadily in the '90s, with his releases gaining greater international recognition. His band was performing on some of the world's most important stages, including the Montreux Jazz Festival and Carnegie Hall in the early '90s, followed by Madison Square Garden and the Olympia in Paris during the late '90s. Renzo Arbore and his band became the first name in Italian swing. In 2002 Arbore founded a new band, called Renzo Arbore & His Swing Maniacs, ushered in by the band's debut disc, Tonite! Renzo Swing!, which quickly went platinum. Four years ago, the band was renamed L'Orchestra Italiana and became Italy's ambassador of Neapolitan song and music.
Mr Arbore and his 16-strong orchestra have been touring the world since the early 1990s, performing in Russia, the US, Canada, Britain, China and South America.
Easy Life Promotions, the concert organisers, will be donating €1 to the Malta Community Chest Fund for every ticket sold.
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Has the search for the perfect running shirt stopped you in your tracks? Here at OutdoorGearLab, we researched over fifty of the top women's running shirts on the market and picked the top nine for months of hands-on testing. Our expert team spent weeks upon weeks running, hiking, traveling, and exploring in each model to learn all the details of their construction. We judged their comfort and fit by wearing them everywhere we went and tested their breathability by constantly working up a sweat. Through both adventuring and controlled research, we looked into the versatility, design features, and drying speed to round out the review. Keep reading for the scoop on all our award winners and more information on how to pick the shirt that's best for your adventures.
The Windchaser is an ultralight, super breathable shirt that is both comfortable and made for performance. The PhD Ultra Light is a lightweight, comfy shirt great for any adventure. The ColdGear Reactor is a breathable, comfortable winter layer with an excellent collar. The Reaxion Amp is a simple, inexpensive shirt with top-notch performance. The Notch Thermal is a bargain winter layer that will keep you warm and cozy.
Out of the box, we couldn't believe how light and airy the Patagonia Windchaser was, and as the weeks of testing ticked by, we only grew more and more impressed. We found this shirt to dry extremely quickly, and no matter how hot and sweaty our workouts, we always felt fresh in this shirt. With a superbly comfortable torso below a silky smooth collar and sleeves, this top was incredibly comfortable on our bodies. Our testers loved the fit, which was spot-on for sizing and not too loose or constricting. With hidden taped seams, the Windchaser kept us free from sore spots or chafing.
The only negative thing we can say about this shirt is related to its versatility, or lack thereof. A limited amount of stretch in the chest, back, and sleeves, coupled with a looser fit, makes for comfortable running but less than ideal hiking and climbing. For any activity requiring a fuller range of motion, the Windchaser wouldn't be our first pick. But, this is a running shirt review after all, and for a hot day on the track or trails, we can't imagine a better companion.
While traveling in Argentine Patagonia, The North Face Reaxion quickly became one of our favorite pieces for just about anything the mountains could throw at us. Whether we were climbing in the mountains, running in the hills, or sprinting to catch a bus, we knew that the Reaxion had our backs. Its design was one of our favorites: form-fitting but stretchy with an attractive cut, and we found it relatively quick to dry and always odor-free. The best news? This was also one of the least expensive shirts we tested for this review, solidifying its spot at the top of our charts.
No, the Reaxion wasn't the most breathable, and no, it wasn't chock-full of running-specific features. But for those looking to shield their wallets from the purge of expensive athletic wear, we found this shirt to be an excellent bargain well-worth the investment.
The Smartwool PhD Ultra Light is different than any other model in this review, and at first, we weren't quite sure what to think. Its stretchy merino wool had a cozier feel than its synthetic counterparts, and we were worried about its subsequent breathability. What we found, however, was an incredibly comfortable top that bends and stretches with us no matter what activity we're doing. It wicked moisture away from us while being naturally odor-free, and over weeks of testing, we really grew to love this product.
While not as light as our Editors' Choice Award winner, we found ourselves gravitating toward this shirt for sweaty missions where we needed more maximum flexibility. This top excels as a mountain base layer, especially for long, sweaty missions. This shirt isn't as friendly on your wallet as it is to your torso, but even the steep price tag couldn't keep us from admitting its excellence.
The Under Armour ColdGear Reactor is an impressive shirt that is fit for just about any winter activity. We were impressed with its blend of breathability, drying speed, and warmth, and its double funnel neck is truly genius. With a light layer underneath to cover the face and a thicker layer to block wind from the torso, the Reactor's design is one-of-a-kind.
That being said, the inner material wasn't quite as cozy at some of its competitors. Its fit was a little bit awkward and boxy, and we found the torso to be a bit too short. That being said, this expensive shirt is worth every penny!
The Brooks Notch Thermal is truly a winter dream come true. The fleece-striped interior finds an incredible balance between warmth and breathability, all while being fabulously comfortable. The fit was one of our favorites: it was stretchy, athletic, and flattering, with a long enough torso to keep the cold breeze out. And with a more affordable price tag than our Top Pick, this shirt is a keeper.
There are a few things that we can nit-pick about: the neckline isn't as effective as that of the Reactor, and the lack of reflective logos make it a poor choice for running in low light, which we do a lot of in winter. But those things aside, we can't deny that we kept this shirt on for hours after our workout ended!
The Nike Dri-FIT Tailwind top from Nike gave us mixed feelings, but at the end of our testing period, we had to admit how much we liked it. On the one hand, our testers found it to be super soft and luxurious. The cotton/polyester blend was one of the nicest feelings on our skin out of any of the shirts we tested, and we were psyched to keep wearing it long after our workouts ended. We found the fit to be great, albeit a bit loose. The long sleeves and back easily accommodated gym workouts and hiking with a backpack. The holes in the back weren't as gimmicky as we had predicted: they were useful, breathable, and stylish.
On the other hand, the Tailwind was one of the slowest shirts to dry in our controlled line-drying experiment, and the cotton blend makes it a questionable choice for use in the backcountry. Some of our testers found the loose fit less flattering, but overall, we had to make a note of how comfy this top was, even if it wasn't perfectly suited for running.
The nine awesome shirts we picked for this review are all designed primarily for running, but during our many months of testing, we often found ourselves venturing out of this designation and wearing these tops for a variety of activities. Many of them function well at the gym as well as in the mountains, though we tried to keep our analysis specific to running.
Before we started testing, we needed to come up with our metrics, or characteristics, that would form the basis for our evaluations. After brainstorming with our co-workers and running buddies, we came up with four of the most important traits in a running shirt: comfort, breathability, drying time, and features & versatility. Once we started testing, we used these characteristics to guide our judgments. At the end of our testing period, we awarded each shirt a score of 1-10 in each of the four categories, picking a number that describes how each product performed compared to the others in this test. This distinction is important: these scores are relative to other top-performers, as only the most popular models on the market were chosen for testing. Additionally, when we added two long-sleeve models, we compared them first to each other, and it would be unfair to judge a fleece-lined winter layer next to a mega-light summer top. That being said, these shirts surprised us with their awesome performances, and we now agree that their scores reflect their overall performance in the entire lineup.
Below, we describe each testing metric in more detail and explain more about what traits we were evaluating. We did our best to approximate the average runner's needs, allotting weighted percentages of the following categories to each product's final score. "Comfort" and "Breathability," therefore, were each designated 30% of each shirt's numerical score, while "Drying Speed" and "Features & Versatility" were each given 20%. If you're looking for something a bit more well-rounded, you'll want to focus your attention more on the "Features and Versatility" section. If heat is a big issue where you live, "Breathability" may be worth more than 30% to you. Only you can know your particular apparel needs, so we encourage you to keep reading to get the skinny on each scoring metric and to delve into each product's full-length individual review for all the details.
Lacing up in winter is a breeze with the Notch Thermal!
One more note: originally, we wrote this review with seven great short-sleeve products. As the months wore on, we realized the need to add some winter garments, as well, so for winter 2019, we added two amazing long-sleeve tops. These products were scored primarily against each other, not against the short-sleeve tops. Spoiler alert: they're both awesome!
As with many of our reviews here at OutdoorGearLab, we found running shirts available in a very wide price range. Our most expensive shirts were almost three times the price of our least expensive ones, but would they perform three times better? As is our policy, we tried to test every product as blindly as possible, without knowing the price. Once we were done testing, we started factoring in price. We consider "value" to be how well a product performs in comparison to its peers in direct relation to its price. After months of testing, we found that the North Face Reaxion was an amazing value. On the other hand, our testers just couldn't get enough of the Patagonia Windchaser, despite its steep price tag. Similarly, for winter, the Best Buy winning Brooks Notch Thermal is steep, though it is definitely more affordable than the Top Pick Under Armour ColdGear Reactor. If you're on a tight budget, or if you're just not sure how much you're willing to commit to a running-specific wardrobe, take a look at the chart below to directly compare performance scores to cost.
Running is hard enough, and if you're dealing with uncomfortable clothing, it can be just about impossible to motivate to get out the door. And while all of these shirts seemed comfortable enough at first glance, after hours of moving, we started to notice features that we really liked and disliked. One of the main ways we judge apparel comfort is how noticeable the garment was. If we can run a marathon without thinking about our shirt, the product has largely succeeded. On the other hand, we were fairly quick to notice discomfort, especially after hours of continuous use.
The first characteristic we looked at in this scoring metric was material. We noted what each shirt was made of, whether wool, synthetic materials, cotton, or some combination. Our testers then made notes about how this fabric felt on our skin: Was it itchy? Smooth? Soft? Heavy? We used a lot of qualitative research here and asked friends and fellow runners for feedback on their favorite shirts to wear.
We also looked at the range of motion as a factor of overall comfort. We evaluated not just how stretchy each shirt was but also how it fit. For example, our Editors' Choice Award winner, the Patagonia Windchaser, was one of the least stretchy shirts we tried, but its looser fit allows for a decent range of motion regardless. This feature is closely tied to fit, in which our testers critiqued each top on the way it was cut. Despite all being the same size, we noticed a wide variety of sizes and fits, from tight, form-fitting v-necks to loose, traditional tees. In each individual review, we'll explain the fit of each shirt and how it compares to its competitors, and then make a judgment of which fit was the most appropriate and comfortable for running specifically (as well as other adventure sports).
Last by not least, we talk about seams. Seams come in a variety of types, and in this category, we not only evaluated the type of seams used but also how many seams each shirt had and where they were located. The three main types of seams we found were taped, flatlock, and overlock. Of these, the Windchaser was the only with taped seams. We found these to be incredibly comfortable and smooth, and also potentially indicative of the shirt's high price tag. Next up for comfort is the flatlock seam which we found in the Taema and PhD Ultra Light. This seam is much more expensive than the typical overlock, which we found in the remaining four shirts. We awarded more points for better seams that were placed in locations less prone to rubbing and chafing, like the tops of the shoulders.
Take a close-up look of the Reactor's interior (below) and exterior (above).
At the very top of our comfort charts were some very different products. The Windchaser had an incredibly smooth, light fabric and taped seams that never chafed or rubbed. The Nike Tailwind was the most comfortable short-sleeve shirt we tried, and its loose fit made it a top choice for lounging or going to the gym. With yet another different fit was The North Face Reaxion, whose tight, stretchy cut was similar but softer than many of its competitors. As for long-sleeve options, the Brooks Notch Thermal was outrageously cozy, with a fleece-lined interior and high neck to lock in warmth on cold days.
To make this review more specific to running, breathability became a very important factor. Even when it's cold outside, running is a sweaty activity, and staying fresh and dry is crucial to its enjoyment. Breathability, as far as this review is concerned, describes how well the shirt allows for air to pass through it, as opposed to drying speed, explained below, which tells us how quickly a shirt dries once saturated.
We wanted to know which shirts could help us beat the heat, so we took a bimodal approach to our evaluations. First, we researched the type of materials used as well as if the product was one cohesive fabric or if it featured panels of different construction. Our experts read reviews and descriptions of each shirt's performance, and then we put our findings to the test.
We ran until we worked up a sweat, and then we kept going. We pushed ourselves as we pushed each product to its limit, and we'll describe each shirt's performance in its individual review. We were most impressed with the Windchaser, whose lightweight material always kept us dry, as well as the Smartwool PhD Ultra Light, constructed of sleek merino wool that naturally shed moisture. The Marmot All-Around and Reaxion had similar breathability measures; both were snug and constructed with one cohesive fabric, yet still airy enough to let us breathe. We generally preferred looser fits, like that of the Nike Tailwind, as opposed to snug ones, like that of the Brooks Distance. We were pleasantly surprised to find that out winter layers breathed well, too. The Under Armour ColdGear Reactor had great underarm panels and a light polyester material that let heat escape before we got bogged down.
Now, we realize that this metric sounds a whole lot like the one described above. But, during our testing, we found it important to separate "breathability" from "drying speed," and we'll explain why. As far as our calculations go, "breathability" is the measure of how air passed through a garment, whereas "drying speed" is the measure of how quickly moisture that has accumulated in the shirt dries out.
Aside from making subjective notes on our experience with shirt drying times, this metric required an actual test. We soaked each shirt in a bucket of water, wrung them out by hand, and hung them up to dry. We started the stopwatch, and then we waited. While the end time isn't necessarily important, what we were looking for was comparisons. Our testers wanted to know how quickly each shirt dried in relation to its competitors, and this test was a great indicator.
Like we predicted, the Windchaser from Patagonia had the fastest drying time. Our testers noticed that the weight of a shirt pretty much indicated drying time, which is good to notice if you're shopping and considering another shirt that we haven't tested. After the Windchaser came the Brooks Distance Short-Sleeve, which surprised us because of its partially cotton construction, as well as the Arc'teryx Taema which we expected to be a close contender in this category.
Although the main intention of this review was to identify your best apparel choices for running, we here at OutdoorGearLab always appreciate a piece of clothing that we can use for a wider variety of activities. We often find ourselves traveling with little space, and without deep pockets, we like to save money where we can by purchasing things we can use over and over again.
In this scoring category, we first look at any unique features, like reflective markings, sun protection, and odor control, that are particularly suited for the runner. The only shirts we tested with a UPF rating were the Marmot All-Around, at 30 UPF, and the Arc'teryx Taema, at 50+. The PhD Ultra Light, since it is predominantly merino wool, is more naturally odor-free than any other shirt in this review. And while the Windchaser included an odor control in the fabric, none of the other synthetic blends did. Nearly every shirt we tested had reflective logos, but none had big reflective markings that we'd want if we frequently ran at night.
Different features came into play with the winter layers. Both shirts we tested were built with a high funnel neck, similar to a turtleneck but not as constricting. We were enamored with the Reactor's two-layer neck, built to breathe and seal out wind. The Notch, on the other hand, featured excellent thumb loops, an unbeatable feature when the temperature starts to drop.
Our testers wanted to know which shirts were best for running, but we were also curious which could be used as base layers for our other favorite outdoor activities. Our Top Pick for Versatility, the PhD Ultra Light, for example, makes for an outstanding base layer for both hot and cold weather, for ski tours or long mountain biking missions. The Windchaser, on the other hand, is perfectly suited for running but is less adaptable to other activities. In order to be versatile, we liked tops that were stretchy and/or looser fitting, to accommodate a wider range of motion than running necessitates. We also agreed that cotton is a big no-no for the backcountry, so we'd avoid the Tailwind and Distance if venturing off the track.
Before you dive into our individual reviews to get to the bottom of your shopping dilemmas, we'd like to make one more note. All seven shirts chosen for this review were among the cream of the crop, topping the charts in popularity from a variety of running's biggest retailers. All of the scores given are relative to each product's competitors, and each has their pros and cons. Remember to identify the most important metrics for your individual purposes and to potentially focus on those scores above our overall rankings.
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Private Lodges 241, 552, 673
Private Lodges 1051, 1058, 1412
Kircubbin Volunteers L.O.L. 1900
Kircubbin Volunteers Loyal Orange Lodge 1900 came into being in 1867. The first warrant, dated 2nd May 1867, was issued to Bro. James Muckle Worshipful Master, however it was not until 1888 that the Brethren had a permanent meeting place with the opening of the Orange Hall opposite the harbour at Shore Road.
The earliest photograph in the possession of the lodge dates from 12th July 1902. It shows the Brethren outside the Orange Hall before departing for the Demonstration at Ballynahinch. In those days the Lodge did not have a banner, but an Orange flag was carried, the standard bearer being Bro. Robert White of Gransha. Another personality in the photograph is the local Church of Ireland Rector, Rev. Mr. Foster who on being transferred to Strangford, was made a Canon. The Orange Arch can also be seen. It was renewed annually, being made with ropes, and decorated with flowers, Orange Lilies and Sweet William, and with Orange emblems. It was erected on the Eleventh Night. The poles to carry the arch were fixed in barrels filled with sand and stones.
The Lodge was accompanied on parades by a flute band. In the early days it was first flute but later changed to being a part music band. The members did not have a uniform, but wore a distinctive hat. On 12th July 1920 the Lodge's first banner was unfurled by Mrs. Wilkinson, wife of the then Rector. One of the events to make a profound impression on the people of the time had been the Battle of the Somme in 1916. A scene from the battle was depicted on the banner and on the other side, a portrait of King William III. The Lodge also at this time purchased new sashes. The earlier sashes of orange and purple were replaced with blue sashes to match the new banner. The Commemoration of the Battle of the Boyne was held in Greyabbeythat year, and it must have been with considerable pride that the Brethren of LOL 1900 walked the three miles to the demonstration, displaying the new banner. In the same year, the lodge honoured the memory and contribution of those Brethren who had served in the Great War by erecting a War Memorial in the Orange Hall. In 1926, the Kircubbin Lodge with Bro. James Close as Worshipful Master, had the honour of hosting the annual Twelfth Demonstration. The village then consisted of Shore Road, Blackhall Street, Main Street, The Green and Roden Street. Brethren from the four districts, Upper Ards, Newtownards, Bangor and Holywood, assembled at the foot of Allen's Brae and walked through the village, turning right down a lane at the top of Main Street to the demonstration field at Monaghan Bank. For this special occasion the village was decorated from the Orange Hall to the demonstration field and an additional wooden Arch was erected on Main Street near The Green.
Bro. Frank Oates, vividly remembered life in the lodge in 1932 when he was initiated into the order. Eighty-eight members were on the roll at that time and the dues were six old pence (2.5p). A coal fire opposite the front door heated the lodge room and light was provided by three paraffin oil lamps suspended from the ceiling and by one on the Worshipful Master's table. In the years 1933-34 toilets were added to the Hall, electricity was installed, a new maple floor was laid and a Modern Mistress stove installed in the kitchen. These were the years of the Great Depression and the commitments made by the Brethren were not entered into lightly. Much voluntary labour was given to bring about these improvements. Funds were raised by increasing the dues and by holding social events. Through wise stewardship and guidance by Brethren like Rev. Bro. Wilkinson the project was brought to a successful conclusion.
In 1939 the Twelfth was held in Bangor. Then with the onset of the Second World War there were no Commemorations until 1945 when the venue was Scrabo. In the post war years, the Lodge purchased an Orange Arch, previously used in Conlig. In 1952 this was replaced by one constructed by Bro. Andrew Mawhinney, assisted by Bro. Robin McWatters. The Lodge's third banner depicted Britannia on one side with King William III on the reverse side. In May 1971 when Bro. David Mawhinney was Worshipful Master, a new Standard was dedicated in the Parish Church by Rev. G. C. Martin. The Standard Bearer was Bro. Claude Bull. During the 1970s the Twelfth Demonstrations attended by the four local districts were led by Bro. John Steele dressed as King William III.
On 2nd July 1977, during Bro. George Palmer's term as Worshipful Master, the Lodge's fourth Banner was unfurled by Mrs. Williams, wife of the Worshipful District Master, at a service conducted by Rev. C. McCurdy at the Orange Hall. The illustrations chosen for this banner were ''The Battle of Somme'' and ''The Sermon on the Mount'' The previous banner was given to Raphoe Lodge in County Donegal following the destruction of their own banner.
In 1980, the Lodge had once again the honour of hosting the Twelfth Demonstration. This was during Bro. Victor Harrison's term as Worshipful Master. On this occasion the Brethren walked from the assembly field at Parsonage Road, through the village to the demonstration field at Ballygarvin. Bro. Robert Savage was the only member of the Lodge to have taken part in both the 1926 and 1980 Demonstrations, having been initiated into the Order on 12th July 1926. During the 1980's Kircubbin Accordion Band, formed in 1948 under Bro. James Filson achieved many successes in competitions. Most notably, in the years 1982 to 1984 it gained first place each year in the Intermediate Section of the All Ireland Championships. On moving into the Senior Section a third place was gained in 1985 and a second place in 1986. It has also had the honour of being invited to take part in the Belfast Lord Mayor's Show since 1983. In 1988 a decision was taken to replace the Arch and Bro. Jim Angus (Jun) assisted by Bro. James Caughey undertook to design and construct the new arch which was first used in 1989. The Lodge continues to stand for those principles of civil and religious liberty which were dear to those who applied for the first warrant.
Cloughey Rising Sons L.O.L. 1907
The village of Cloughey, which sits on the rugged coastline of the Ards Peninsula as etched by the Irish Sea, has boasted an Orange Lodge since the year 1869. The actual townland in which the Lodge was formed, with the first meetings taking place in the Master's houses, is known as Calhame, and even today the Lodge is known locally as the Calhame Lodge.
The motto of FEAR NOT was earned by the early Brethren of LOL 1907, as although they were never large in number they were, from their formation, dedicated men to the protestant Orange cause, and on their first banner this motto was placed below the Lodge number, not only to give forth to the public their heartfelt stand of never surrendering, but also to strike fear in the hearts of their enemies in the troubled times that have besought our province. Despite the motto not being printed on two of their banners, the last of these being unfurled on 30th June, 1972, a new banner was unfurled in June of 1988 by Mrs. J. Williams, wife of the Worshipful District Master, and it was with pride that the Lodge members were able once again to look upon their motto of FEAR NOT as the banner leads the Lodge on its Twelfth anniversary parades.
As the men of yore of LOL 1907 paraded on the 12th July they walked to the sound of the Lambeg drums, this being the type of music to lead them until the year 1937 when Brother W. Hasting, a member of the Lodge, decided to form an accordion band in the village. After a great deal of work and effort the Scott Memorial Accordion Band was formed, and from this pre-war date to the early 1980's the music of accordion bands was to fill the air whenever the Fear Nots of Cloughey would be on parade.
Often when reminiscing about the past a topic of interest mentioned by many Brethren will be the cost of the monthly dues paid into the Lodge, and in this respect the older members are no exception, and it was with a twinkle in the eye that Brother David Robinson, one of the most respected of the Fear Nots, recalled how the dues were only ''thruppence a month'' and of the big jump to the mighty figure of ''a tanner'' when the 1930's came along.
On Friday evening, 3rd June 2011, Cloughey Rising Sons LOL 1907, carried out the unfurling of a new Banner at the Dr Finnegan Memorial Presbyterian Church in the village. The evening was blessed with warm sunshine, which allowed the event to be carried out in the open air, and a large crowd of friends and neighbours were in attendance in the Church grounds. The Orange Brethren of Cloughey LOL 1907, accompanied by members form other local Lodges, were welcomed to the proceedings by Worshipful Bro. Joseph Long, GOLI Director of Ceremonies, who in his welcome also introduced the Platform Party of Rev. David Gray, Minister of Dr. Finnegan Memorial Presbyterian Church, Worshipful Bro. Tom Stratton, Worshipful District Master of Upper Ards District LOL 11, Worshipful Bro. Andy Thompson, Worshipful Master LOL 1907, Worshipful Bro. Jack Young, Deputy District Master of Upper Ards District, Worshipful Bro. David McKee, District Treasurer,and Worshipful Bro Jim Shannon, MP for Strangford.
Following the Welcome the Service was conducted by Rev. Gray who led the opening prayer, and introduced the first hymn, Nearer My God To Thee, the musical accompaniment was from Portaferry Accordion Band. This hymn was followed by the act of the Unfurling, carried out by Worshipful Bro. Stratton, with the Prayer of Dedication given by Rev. Gray, before the assembled group of people sang the second hymn, Abide With Me. Worshipful Bro Andy Thompson was next to address the assembled audience, paying his tribute to all who had helped with the evening, and to the members of his own Lodge for their support and help on this very auspicious event in the life of Cloughey LOL 1907. The front of the Banner has a painting on it of the old Presbyterian Church in Cloughey, with the back having a painting of King William III on horseback at the Battle of the Boyne. Prior to, and following the unfurling ceremony the Lodge and visiting Brethren were led through the village by the Portaferry Accordion Band.
If history can be a pointer to what may happen in the future, then the men of Cloughey LOL 1907 can look forward with confidence to a sure future. A future set strong with a back-bone of solid men of honour. Men whose names are set firm in the history of Orangeism. Indeed, the Rising Sons of Cloughey may Fear Not what the future brings and the Orange Institution at large can look to LOL 1907 as a sure part of its future.
Bowtown, Dalzell Memorial L.O.L. 1951
The Original Warrant for LOL 1951 (Ballyblack) was issued to Bro. William James Lamont (Dec. 1869). The same warrant was cancelled by Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland 17th December 1892. The second warrant LOL 1951 was issued to Bro. William J. Canning, and four other Brethren, Robert Allen, John Moore, John Bennett and James Conway on 2nd December 1896 (Ballyblack Churchill). Bro. John Murphy was also one of the members of this reconstituted LOL 1951, he was a member of the original Ballyblack 1951. He remained an active member until his death on 20th February 1906. His connection with the Orange Institution extended over a period of 65 years and with LOL 1951 for 37 years.
It is on record that while a member of Churchill LOL 1951 he never missed a meeting. The members thought it therefore fitting and proper that the portrait of so worthy a member of the Orange Institution should be placed on their new Banner which was unfurled on 9th July 1911. At a meeting of Churchill LOL 1951 on the 7th October 1903 a committee was appointed to find a site for a new Orange Hall. On the 20th October 1904 a site was chosen by LOL 1951 at Bowtown. On the 12th July 1907 the Dalzell Memorial Hall was officially opened by Bro. Chas. Dunbar Buller Deputy Grand Master, Worshipful District Master No. 11 District. The name of the Hall was chosen by Brethren in memory of the late Mr. David Dalzell, Worshipful Master. Bro. Dalzell drew the plans for the new Orange Hall and much credit is due to him as it might be said that on his shoulders rested the burden of the whole undertaking. All work on the hall was carried out by fellow Orangemen in the district. Prior to this new hall being built the members of Ballyblack Churchill LOL 1951 (Named after Lord Randolph Churchill) had no fixed place for their meetings. The present hall has changed very little from the original building and is a lasting memorial to those who over come great difficulty and laboured for the love of the cause.
A few unusual events and incidents occurred in LOL 1951 before they had their own hall, on the 12th July 1887 in Ballywalter each member received a bottle of stout before and after the parade, also at the same parade one Brother was expelled for life from the Institution for being Drunk and Disorderly and losing
his collarette. At the August meeting of 1898 a Brother was suspended for life for wilful abuse of emblems and members on 12th July evening in LOL room's Ballyblack. Another Brother was suspended for 3 years for violating Law 16 Class 4 (Violation of Institution) Class 5 (Offences against Religion, Morality and Soberiety). The original name of LOL 1951 was Ballyblack, when it was reformed it became Churchill LOL 1951. From the 19th March 1912 to the present day it has been named Dalzell Memorial LOL 1951, Bowtown.
Regular monthly meetings have been taking place in Dalzell Memorial Orange Hall since 1907 with the exception of April 1941 when no meeting was held due to certain air raids the previous evening. And in February 1953 the meeting was postponed because the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland Lord Brookeborough was visiting Newtownards. In August 1928 Royal Black Preceptory 1022 was formed and held their monthly meeting in Dalzell Memorial Hall gaining most of their members to the present day from the ranks of Dalzell Memorial LOL 1951. The present Orange Hall has some interesting articles from the early days of the Lodge such as an Orange collarette which was found after the Battle of the Somme and is proudly displayed to this day in the Lodge Room.
The following letter with the collarette enclosed was received by Capt. James S. Henry Past Master and Secretary of LOL 1951.
23rd January 1918.
Dear Sir & Bro.,
The enclosed has been sent to me from ''somewhere in France'' by a Bro. Orangeman and I take the earliest opportunity of restoring it to your LOL. I sincerely hope that the wearer of it is alive and well and that he will return in safety to wear it for many years. I may say that judging from the correspondence I have had
that it was picked up about the Cambrai front. It affords me a great pleasure to place in your charge a memento of such extraordinary interest.
With fraternal greetings.
Yours fraternally,
John McLindon P.M.
Sec. L.O.L. 1973,
Palmerston Park,
Inscribed on Collar
''Churchill L.O.L. 1951 Sec."
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This week's fitness and nutrition science news is around more specific populations that can help those of you already specialised in a specific niche.
Especially at longer follow-up times, overweight and obesity are associated with chronic disease risks for survivors of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a new study.
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Home Home Buyers Guide Royal Le Page crowns 2017 the 'year of the condo'
Royal Le Page crowns 2017 the 'year of the condo'
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Home prices slowed generally in the fourth quarter of 2017 but the condo sector, especially in the GTA and Vancouver, outpaced the market.
Royal Le Page says that 2017 was the year of the condo as affordability issues made them more affordable in the priciest markets compared to other property types.
The brokerage's National House Price Composite, tracking house prices in 53 of Canada's largest housing markets, showed a 10.8% year-over-year rise year in the median price of a home to $626,042 in Q4,2017.
The median price of a two-storey home was $741,924, up 11.1% year-over-year-over-year, while bungalows were up 7.1% to $522,963.
Condos though were up to a median $420,823, a 14.3% annual rise, while these properties in the Greater Toronto Area jumped 19.5% to $476,421 (19.6% in the City of Toronto to $515,578).
In Greater Vancouver, the median price of a condo was up 20.2% to $651,885 (18.7% to $775,806 in the City of Vancouver).
"To prospective homeowners in our largest cities, condominiums represent the last bastion of affordability," said Phil Soper, president and CEO, Royal LePage. "This is especially true for first-time buyers whose purchasing power has been reduced by tightening mortgage regulations."
"The unsustainably high rates of home price appreciation witnessed in recent years in B.C. and Ontario were dangerous to the stability of not only the housing market, but to the broader economy itself," continued Soper. "Policy measures like the OSFI stress test will quell runaway housing inflation to an extent. However, we do foresee an upswing in demand in the latter portion of the year, as prospective buyers adjust to the new realities. To put it another way, the demand is still there."
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Earlier this year, the Journal of Development Economics (JDE), with support from the Berkeley Initiative for Transparency in the Social Sciences (BITSS), began the pilot of a "pre-results review" track for academic authors who submit their work to the journal for peer review and publication.
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Actually, rather than "how much slower", I'd be more interested in "how much more stable". Has anyone tried writing (for instance) a real network driver that causes havoc on purpose?
Off hand, i can't point you to a link. But this kind of stuff has definitely been done. i recall watching a talk (most likely on youtube) with Tannenbuam discussing this very idea (of using drivers to cause havoc on purpose, in order to test the microkernel). If i remember correctly, they never were able to make the microkernel/system crash, only the driver, itself. That is one of the points of microkernels, so naturally, it would only be logical to do real-world testing of the design.
If i remember correctly, they never were able to make the microkernel/system crash, only the driver, itself. That is one of the points of microkernels, so naturally, it would only be logical to do real-world testing of the design.
What's the point of microkernel when your file system crashes?
Well, if your filesystem crashes, I'd imagine there's still the possibility to debug and figure out why it crashed without having to reboot, assuming the kernel is still alive and you have the necessary utilities in memory or accessible via some other means.
Which is what kdb does for Linux.
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I'm just interested in data safety. I don't care if my system won't crash while my data can be screwed up same time (so the need for the restart or not won't make any difference then...) I see no reason to use micro kernel. Not only it's many times slower, but if it can't protect my data there's simply no real advantage. I don't like listening Tanenbaum, because the guy is not sane.
He is actually very sane. One of the top in the field.
And who told you that microkernels will trash your data? And why would you assume that? That doesn't even make sense.
I have to agree with RealNC, here. (no both accounts) Tannanbaum is quite, sane and does make some valid points. For some types of applications one actually might want to have a self-healing OS, that never crashes and performance may not be a huge deal. And also remember, depending on the design - the performance loss may actually be fairly marginal. (like 5% or something). I don't think data loss is a real problem, either. ~ as i've never read anywhere that data loss was a problem for these kinds of systems.
Going back to Blackberry using the BBX microkernel ~ My cousin is in the hospital right now, and has a PlayBook. So i was playing with it the other week, while visitng him... i didn't find the PlayBook to be slow, or bogged down because it uses a Microkernel. I don't have a link, but recently i saw Blackberry's next-gen tablet demoed, and it was actually quite fast and smooth (the video was 10minutes long, with a lot of navigating, running android applications, using the web and watching videos).
so i imagine, at least with QNX - the performance loss is nothing to complain about.
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It would serve Torvalds' minions to read a little about microkernels and play with a few without dismissing them just because Torvalds said so. Update your knowledge of micrkernels from the state it was in the 1990s.
Mach and some older microkernels performed poorly. Minix in its previous incarnations may have performed badly. That doesn't mean that microkernels are inherently bad. In fact, several commercial and research microkernels offer acceptable performs (worse case: about 10% performance loss.). I am talking about kernels like QNX and various L4 kernels (OKL4, Pistachio, Fiasco(.OC) etc...).
If raw speed is the only thing that monolithic kernels have to offer over microkernels then I would prefer have a microkernel in my gadgets because stability is more important to me.
In every microkernel/monolithic kernel I've come a cross, I've always seen the question "But what if your disk crashes?....". If a filesystem crashing is the only argument you have against microkernels then you are missing the point and you are just stupid and ugly ((c) Torvalds). Disk drivers aren't the only drivers that may crash. If I'm around my desktop toiling away all day, not interested in listening to music then my sound driver gives out, I would certainly not want to see a kernel panic. A disk device driver may be fatal or not to the system in a microkernel, fair enough, but microkernel proponents do not claim that microkernels guarantee 100% stability. Rather, it increases stability, so the number of misbehaving drivers may move from a total of 8 (arbitrary number) down to a grand total of 1. I would rather to have 1 landmine on my lawn than 8.
I haven't read in detail but minix is supposed to be able to recover from a disk driver crash (take with salt till I can confirm).
All in all, you guys bashing microkernel and Tanenbaum should be more open minded and try things before putting them down. You sound like the kind of people who would have considered Noyce crazy back in the day.
Microkernels you can look on incude minix, l4 from tu dresen, l4 from Karlsuhe, l4 from nicta & oklabs, l4 from blabs, helenos and see what they have to offer.


As we can see in the H4 chart, XAUUSD has completed another correction near the support level and formed Hammer and Harami reversal patterns. Judging by the previous movements, it may be assumed that after finishing the correction and testing the level, the instrument may continue its ascending movement.
As we can see in the H4 chart, NZDUSD is still testing the support level and forming Hammer and Inverted Hammer reversal patterns. Judging by the previous movements, it may be assumed that after testing the level the instrument may continue its growth.


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Magnets helping people with GERD
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Posted: Tue 6:37 PM, Mar 06, 2012
Chronic heartburn, also known as GERD, keeps millions of Americans from enjoying the foods they love. It can also lead to a dangerous form of cancer.
Now some people suffering with GERD are finding relief with the help of an unlikely source, mini magnets.
Mixing, heating, and topping. It's all part of the fun for Janet. Whipping up tasty sweets is a passion and a family tradition.
Janet, has GERD, explains how cooking is in her blood, "My mother was a great example. She was a fantastic cook and baker."
She shared her mom's love of baking. Just a couple years ago, food wasn't appealing.
Janet, explains the feelings she had, "I always had a burning sensation. I always felt a discomfort and burning. I would always think about what I ate before I ate it."
Janet had severe heartburn known as GERD. It happens when acids leak up from the stomach into the esophagus. The only treatments are drugs that offer short-term relief or a surgery where doctors knot the stomach around the esophagus. Now, there's this, a magnetic device that stops acid reflux in its tracks.
In a 20-minute procedure, surgeons place the device around the bottom of the esophagus. Magnetic attraction between the beads helps the esophagus open up when food goes down then close tightly so acid can't find its way up.
Santiago Horgan, MD, UC San Diego Health System, explains how it does not let food go back up, "And when food tries to come back up, it's closed, so nothing comes back up, but things can go through."
After the procedure, patients like Janet can eat what they want right away.
Janet , explains how well it is working, "I'm eating the regular food and not feeling discomfort or pain."
Janet's even started a blog, sharing all of her favorite recipes and her best advice.
The doctor says the procedure is simple to perform and there are no food restrictions. With traditional surgery, patients are put on a special diet for six weeks.
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TOPIC: GERD BE GONE! MAGNETS TREAT HEARTBURN
REPORT: MB #3427
BACKGROUND: Most people who experience chronic heartburn wake up in the middle of the night, sometimes with pain deep in the throat, other times with a sore throat and trouble breathing, as if they were having an asthma attack. When severe heartburn happens, often it can be diagnosed as GERD. GERD is the chronic form of acid reflux, when food and stomach acids "burp" back up from your stomach after eating. When it is left untreated for a long period of time, it could develop into esophagus cancer or other permanent damage to the esophagus.
TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC HEARTBURN: Doctors usually immediately tell a patient who is experiencing heartburn to try changing their diet or make small lifestyle changes first. Some suggestions might be:
* Try eating smaller meals, and don't eat two to three hours before bedtime.
* Cut back on alcohol, caffeine, smoking, aspirin, and pain relievers.
* Avoid foods that may trigger heartburn, such as fried food, citrus, tomato, spices, peppermint, chocolate, and carbonated drinks.
* Lose weight if doctor suggests it.
Other treatments include, but are not limited to:
* OVER THE COUNTER ANTACIDS: For occasional heartburn, antacids like Maalox, Rolaids, and Tums can be used. Digestion works with a variety of different chemicals produced when someone eats, which tell the stomach to produce stomach acid to help digestion. Antacids contain magnesium, calcium, or aluminum to neutralize excess stomach acid. However, for chronic heartburn antacids are often not enough.
* ACID BLOCKERS: These drugs are as fast-acting as antacids, but they last longer and are more effective for several hours. They are supposed to block stomach acids that the stomach produces. Over-the-counter acid blockers include Axid, Pepcid, Tagamet, and Zantac, and are available in prescription strength doses. These medicines are normally used as a preventative medication and not for fast relief.
* PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (PPI): These drugs shut down tiny proton pumps that produce acid eventually lowering acid levels dramatically. They're often used when histamine blockers don't provide enough relief. One over the counter drug is Prilosec. More aggressive medicines include Aciphex, Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix and require a doctor's prescription. There is debate, however, over whether PPI's are safe to take for a long period of time.
* SURGERY: Sometimes with chronic heartburn the doctor might suggest surgery or a procedure called endoscopy, which allows the specialist to see inside your esophagus to see whether acid reflux has eroded the lining of the esophagus or caused other damage.
A NEW TREATMENT: LINX, A MAGNETIC DEVICE TO STOP HEARTBURN: The LINX device is a titanium ring of magnetic beads. Surgeons place the device around the lower end of the esophagus to strengthen the muscles that are usually supposed to block stomach acid and other contents from rising while also allowing liquids and foods to go down. It is manufactured by Torax Medical of Shoreview, Minn. and has been on the market in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy for about two years. During Torax's clinical trial, 100 patients who have suffered from GERD for an average of 13 years and experienced around 80 heartburn attacks a week were examined before and 12 months after they had the procedure done. Just over half of the patients saw their acid level fall by at least one-half and reported that their quality of life improved as well. Three-quarters of the patients experienced side effects, the most common being difficulty swallowing, which in some cases took six months or more to resolve. The second was pain and in five patients the device had to be removed. Also because the device is a magnetic, MRI's (if needed) could not be performed. The device is still in clinical trials in the US, but an FDA advisory committee unanimously voted that the LINX device was safe and effective for treating GERD that does not respond to medication. Also, the panel unanimously voted that the benefits of LINX for those patients outweigh the risks. The FDA usually, but not always, follows its advisory committees' guidance (Source: www.webmd.com).
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Celebrities obviously live rather different lives than the rest of us, and what goes on in their world can seem completely foreign to us. But in reality, what happens with celebrities can serve as rather useful object lessons for all of us.
The actress Drew Barrymore is a perfect example. She recently finalized a divorce with her now ex-husband Will Kopelman. The divorce took all of three weeks, and neither party had to set foot in a courtroom.
You can read all of the details here. But things moved as quickly as they did for Barrymore and Kopelman because they opted for an uncontested divorce. The two wanted a simple, efficient solution that left no hard feelings and provided sound arrangements for their two daughters.
It's a perfect illustration of the usefulness of uncontested divorce for couples who are looking for a quick, simple solution. And it's not just for celebrities. Split Simple's uncontested divorce process has a proven track record of working for people just like you.
All you need for an uncontested divorce to work is a healthy attitude, a willingness to sit down and conduct tough conversations about important issues, and a desire to avoid the time and expense of a traditional courtroom divorce.
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Chilly's was founded in 2010 by James Butterfield and Tim Bouscarle, with the aim of providing people with the ability to always have cold water on-the-go, without having to buy single-use plastic water bottles.
The result was the Chilly's Bottle. A modern and stylish product designed to combine the convenience of a plastic water bottle, with the high performance technology and eco-friendly benefits of a traditional flask.
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The school, the Kindergarten, the Crèche and the Afterschool Care Centre will remain closed until 16 April 2020. The second term will start on 17 April 2020 (as per the latest instructions of the government), unless the situation changes and we have to postpone the start further. In that case, you will of course be informed promptly via the official communication channels of the DSP.
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Q: Counting members of equivalence classes of injective functions
Let $A=\{f:\{1,2,3,4\} \to \{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8\}, f$ injective$\}$. Let $R$ be a relation on $A$ such that $f_0Rf_1 \iff f_0(1)+f_0(2) = f_1(1)+f_1(2)$. If $h \in A, h(n)=n+2$, what's the cardinality of its equivalence class?

My approach to this exercise was the following. We know $h(1) + h(2) = 7$. We also know that there are ${6}\choose{5}$ ways to distribute seven indistinguishable balls into two boxes such that both have at least one ball. But this is equivalent to counting the injective mappings $\{1,2\} \to \{1,2,3,4,5,6\}$ such that the elements of the image add up to 7.
Hence the number of injections appropriately related to $h$ is ${{6}\choose{5}} \cdot 6 \cdot 5$.
Is this correct?

A: Let $f$ in the equivalence class of $h$, i.e. $f$ is injective and $f(1)+f(2)=7$. First, you have 6 options for $f(1)$, then $f(2):=7-f(1)$ is determined. So far, we have taken two values$(f(1),f(2))$ from $\{1,\dots, 8\}$, so we are left with $6$ possible choices for $f(3)$ and finally, $5$ possible choices for $f(4)$. So, in total is $6*6*5$.


We hit another weather milestone today. The back yard temperature reached almost 60 degrees. Chris had several friends over and they decided to put on their swim suits and hung out on the patio! It was spring break for Brontae so they imagined the snow in the back yard was white sand and they were on the beach in Mexico. Even though it was March they were able to get some sun and they even had some color.
Following a long winter, we were all in a happy summer mood and I wanted to have a glass of wine while hanging out on the deck later that day. After pulling bottles I decided on a bottle of Ladera.
Deep color depth and the hue was purple.
The Cabernet was aromatic and young-fruity. I could smell bing cherry, vanilla, spice, and oak.
It was slightly dry, full-bodied and the acidity was balanced with medium and slightly astringent tannins on the sides and mid palate with a soft long finish.
Notes: The Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Estate grown and bottled.
How much: $100 (a little high I think).
I rated the 2006 Ladera Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon four glasses.


The Kills are made up of American singer Allison Mosshart and British guitarist Jamie Hince. After coming up with new monikers for themselves (For her "VV", for him "Hotel"), the two began recording minimalistic music with just a guitar and a drum machine. Here is one of the finest examples of their original sound.