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On July 1st an estimated half-a-million demonstrators protested in Hong Kong against the imposition of the notorious Article 23 "anti-subversion" legislation and the administration of Tung Chee-hwa. They also voiced their anger at the decline of Hong Kong since the end of British colonial rule in 1997, and during the course of the demonstration the [communist] Chinese flag was burnt.
The clear sub-text of this demonstration was that communist Chinese administration had proved a disaster, and that the average Hong Kong citizen was infinitely better off under British rule.
Such a sentiment expressed by an Asiatic people is of course similar to the recent reactions of the Iraqi people, the vast majority of whom were euphoric in their welcome for the Western forces as the liberators which they were.
It has not only been in Asia where this clear longing for a return of civilised Western rule has manifested itself however. Ian Douglas Smith has often mentioned how he is constantly being approached by Blacks in Zimbabwe who tell him how much better off their families were when he was in power, and we have also heard of two separate occasions in Natal when BLACK anti-ANC demonstrators have proudly waved the real South African flag as an act of defiance.
Consciously or sub-consciously (probably the latter) most non-Whites around the world are aware of how much better life was under European colonial rule, and long for its return. Alas there doesn't appear to the will in most European nations to re-establish their natural and rightful duty of governing the world - though recent Western interventions in Afghanistan, Iraq and certain African countries perhaps shows that with the dawn of the new millennium the tide is quickly turning in this regard (certainly as far as some Western nations are concerned!).
Unfortunately the situation in South Africa itself seems certain to become increasing worse on its path towards Zimbabwean ruin before the nations of the West are prepared to intervene, and many more innocent Whites (and members of other races for that matter) are bound to die in the ensuing chaos. Our advice to all White South Africans therefore still remains the same, namely to leave the disintegrating country by any means possible as soon as they can, as in the immediate future the risk to their lives will continue to increase.
In the long term, however, perhaps we are at last starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel.
SPRINGBOK CLUB JULY MEETING
The Springbok Club will be staging a most interesting and informative meeting in July, which will consist of a report-back by Raymond Simpson on his recent trip back to Cape Town and the Western Cape, and to which all supporters and friends are cordially invited. The details are as follows:-
Date : Thursday 17th July 2003
Time : 19.15 hrs for 19.45 hrs.
Venue : The MORPETH ARMS (the upstairs Function Room), 58 Millbank, Westminster, London SW1 (close to the Tate Gallery and Vauxhall Bridge - nearest tube station: Pimlico).
SPRINGBOK CLUB KENT BRANCH SUMMER BRAAI PROBLEMS
As many readers will probably know, the summer braai allegedly arranged by the Kent Branch of the Springbok Club encountered severe problems. This braai was chaotically organised by the current Chairman of the Kent Branch, Robert Shipley, who bizarrely didn't even turn up to the event himself! Although several supporters both from the London and Chiltern Branches of the SC journeyed considerable distances to attend, the number of supporters from Kent itself who attended was negligible, and it subsequently transpired that very few of them had been contacted by Mr. Shipley to remind them that the event was taking place. Even more worryingly the patron of the establishment where the braai took place is justifiably asking for some form of financial compensation to cover his losses resulting from the unexpectedly low turnout. (Mr. Shipley had assured him that a far more people were certain to attend than actually turned up, and more staff and facilities were provided for the afternoon as a result.)
Mr. Shipley neither replied to 'phone messages prior to the event, nor has he given any subsequent explanation for the severe damage which he has caused. It may well be that Mr. Shipley has some valid excuse for his negation of duty, but until such an explanation is forthcoming the Executive Committee of the Springbok Club has decided to suspend (not expel) Mr. Shipley from all official positions within the organisation. He therefore should no longer be regarded as having any authority to speak on behalf of the Springbok Club.
It has also been decided to call an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Springbok Club during August, when Mr. Shipley's position (and a number of far happier matters!) will be discussed.
SPRINGBOK CLUB FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN
Over the past few months it has become more and more obvious that surprisingly few people in South Africa itself are aware of the activities of the Springbok Club. Those who are inevitable tell us that they are inspired and encouraged to learn of the active support which they still possess overseas during their current plight. We have therefore decided to initiate a publicity campaign aimed at our White South African kith-and-kin to let them know that they have not been forgotten, and to tell them a bit about the Springbok Club. We have the names of almost 1200 South Africans on our lists who we would like to circulate. With standard postage from the UK being almost 50p, plus the cost of printing a brochure, we estimate that the total cost for this exercise with be approximately £700. We hope therefore that you may be able to help us financially to achieve this aim.
All donations to this campaign (made payable to "Patriotic Press" - contributions in all major currencies are acceptable) should be sent to: The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, U.K.
LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE MEETINGS
The London Swinton Circle held two highly successful and well attended meetings during the last month. The first was addressed by the Rt. Hon. Eric Forth MP (the Shadow Leader of the House of Commons), who gave a masterful overview of the current state of the Blair government, and the dangers posed by the proposed EU constitution. The second was addressed by Mr. Ashley Mote who spoke on "Britain's Immigration Crisis" (a timely subject, as according to the 2001 Census as much as 6.8% of the UK's population is now non-White.)
Later this month the London Swinton Circle will hold their annual summer buffet which will be addressed by the Rt. Hon. Ann Widdecombe MP. All tickets for this event have now been sold, but a full report of this meeting will be given in August's SCN.
MALCOLM WREN'S "SOUL WALK"
There has evidently been some confusion about the precise dates of Malcolm Wren's "Soul Walk". It is confirmed, therefore, that this will take place between Sunday 27th July and Thursday 7th August.
Malcolm, widely know as the "Engelse Boer", will be doing this 150 mile walk from Avonmouth on the banks of the Severn to Gravesend on the banks of the Thames. He will be placing 1500 gold-and-green (Springbok colours) ribbons - 10 per mile - for each person, each "Soul", murdered in the vicious farm attacks which have occurred in South Africa since 1994. The purpose of this exercise is not to raise funds, but rather to draw attention to the GENOCIDE campaign against South African (particularly Afrikaner) farmers which is currently taking place. Malcolm will be joined for the length of his walk by another good friend of the Springbok Club, Anthony LoBaido (the highly-acclaimed American journalist), and perhaps by another supporter.
We hope that as many friends as possible will be able to support and encourage Malcolm and Anthony in this noble endeavour - either by joining them for part of their walk, cheering them along their way, or simply by publicising the event. The full itinerary of the walk is as follows:-
26th July - send-off reception during the evening at the Swan Hotel, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire.
27th July - set-off from Avonmouth (Andrews Rd/Crowley Way junction), and walk to Warmley via Bristol (A4 & A420).
28th July - walk from Warmley (east Bristol) to the White Hart, Ford, Wiltshire, via the A420, Wick, Marshfield and "The Shoe".
29th July - walk from the White Hart, Ford, Wiltshire, to the Hayle Farm Hotel, Quemerford, Wiltshire, via the A420 & A4, Chippenham and Calne.
30th July - walk from the Hayle Farm Hotel, Quemerford, Wiltshire, to the Lamb Inn, Marlborough, Wiltshire, via the A4, Beckhampton, West Kennett & Flyfield.
31st July - walk from the Lamb Inn, Marlborough, Wiltshire, to the Ramada Hotel, Halfway Inn, Berkshire, via the A4, Froxfield & Hungerford.
1st Aug. - walk from the Ramada Hotel, Halfway Inn, Berkshire, to the Little Paddocks Guest House, Aldermaston Wharf, Berkshire, via the A4, Newbury & Woolhampton.
2nd Aug. - walk from the Little Paddocks Guest House, Aldermaston Wharf, Berkshire, to the Pheasant Inn, Winnersh, Berkshire, via the A4, A329 & Reading.
3rd Aug. - walk from the Pheasant Inn, Winnersh, Berkshire, to the Ennis Lodge Guest House, Sunninghill, Berkshire (B383) via the A329, Wokingham, Bracknell & Ascot.
4th Aug. - walk from the Ennis Lodge Guest House, Sunninghill, Berkshire (B383) to the Bluebell Mansion, Fulwell Park, London (B358) via the A329, A30, A308, A316 & Staines.
5th Aug. - walk from the Bluebell Mansion, Fulwell Park (B358) to the Diana Hotel, Tulse Hill, London, via the A316 & A205, Twickenham, Richmond, East Sheen, Putney & Wandsworth.
6th Aug. - walk from the Diana Hotel, Tulse Hill, London, to the Aardvark Guest House, Bexley (A220), via the A205 & A2, Dulwich, Catford, & Eltham.
7th Aug. - walk from the Aardvark Guest House, Bexley (A220) to Gravesend, Kent, via the A2 & A227, south Dartford, Bean and Stonewood.
Each day Malcolm and Anthony aim to set out at 9.00 hrs, and to arrive at their destination during the late afternoon, with an approximate one hour's break for lunch. If you aim to follow their route on any day then simply look out for the gold-and-green ribbons each tenth of a mile to see how far they have progressed.
If you can help Malcolm in in any way, or wish to obtain more informion, then e-mail him at: engelseboer@hotmail.com
TRANSVAAL "RHODIE REUNION" - NOVEMBER
A "Rhodie Reunion" will again be held in the Transvaal on November 11th this year. It will be held at the Morningside Country Club, Rivonia, Sandton (between Johannesburg and Pretoria), and a live band "Sounds Like Thunder" (ex-Rhodies) will be appearing.
Biltongmakers.Com! have created a special order page just for subscribers to the SCN at:-
The Rhodesian on-line Store supplies Rhodesian and South African flags (full, mid-size and table-top) CDs including Wrex Tarr, John Edmonds and many more, and other Rhodesiana.
Based in Canada, their web-site can be accessed at: www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
BRAAI SUPPLIES
Braai Supplies offer South African apparel including rugby jerseys and flags, and also offer World Cup Rugby 2003 apparel. They can be contacted at:-
http://www.braaisupplies.com/
The Springbok Club is now retailing copies of the book "AFRICA PAR ADVENTURE", an anthology of African stories edited by Peter Ward. The book is priced at £14.95 per copy, plus 20% for p.& p. (though copies may be collected at Springbok Club activities for no extra cost.) Payments should be made payable to "Patriotic Press" and forwarded to: The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
"GOODBYE OZ CULTURE" is a well illustrated and easy to read expose of what politicians have done to the Australia we loved as a homogeneous and peaceful society. Many of our suburbs have now lost all semblance of being "Australian". Meanwhile the families of servicemen have been threatened by strangers in our midst, we now need an army in the rear to protect the backs of our troops.
Price Aus $12.00 including postage. Send to: Nick Maine, 2/23 Duet Dve, Mermaid Waters, Queensland, 2418, Australia - or e-mail: nmaine@optusnet.com.au
For more information visit Trisha's web-site at:-
www.youngarizonarealestate.com
or you can order a copy of the book directly from the publishers at www.publishamerica.com - in the "search" sector, type in the title "Way out of Line" or "Trisha Jackson". NOTE: It is case sensitive and you should not include quote marks. You may also order by phone at 877 333-7422
"PALM WINE AND LEOPARD'S WHISKERS", edited by Ronnie Anderson, is an account of experiences and reminiscences from the colonial service in eastern Nigeria, and will be of particular interest to all readers of the SCN. It is available price £20.00 from: "Yesterdays Books", 6 Cecil Avenue, Bournemouth, Hants, BH8 9EH, or direct from the editor at: "Betham Heights", Lake Hawea, R.D.2., Wanaka, 9192, New Zealand.
[We have been asked to emphasis that Ronnie Anderson edited this book, and didn't write it in its entirety as we erroneously implied in June's SCN.]
To order, just click on:-
www.biltong-brother.co.uk
ZIMERICK COLUMN
Whenever Bob speaks at the mikes
He knows he can do what he likes
He can rig each election
To ensure his selection
And make MDC take to their bikes.
- Yvonne Redfern Duff
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No.56 : Ms. JEAN CLEMENTS of Durban.
Jean Clements owned the "Blades Unisex" hairdressing salon in John Milne Road, Durban, and indeed was a former South African hairdressing champion. A highly attractive woman with a charismatic personality, she was of part French Mauritian origin. She had one daughter, Candis, who must now be in her late-teens. A number of her former friends and customers would very much like to be able to make contact with her again.
As this edition of the SCN is being written on the 12th July we thought it appropriate to recommend the official web-site of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland in this issue. This professionally constructed and highly informative site, giving full details about the history and current position of Orangeism, can be accessed at:-
http://www.grandorange.org.uk
BLACK ARMBANDS
I heard an interview on our National Programme the other day with the Black cricketer Henry Olonga who wore the armband at the World Cup matches. Basically he conveyed the message that Mugabe is a bit of a tyrant. I later 'phoned the show's producer and basically asked her why that message had to come from a Black sportsman before people would finally believe it. Suffice to say we (Rhodesians) had been trying to do just that for the last 30 years - but of course, we're just a bunch of bloody racists, aren't we?!?
A.A., Kapiti Coast, New Zealand.
DISABILITY DEBATE
Many thanks for forwarding me a copy of "Why the Left Loves Osama and Saddam" [sent via the Springbok Special Circulation List]. It gave a clear explanation. What is disturbing in talking to these people is their total inability to debate, consider the facts or listen to personal experience. It is quite frightening. The paper described how they automatically embrace anyone who "takes on the US". Mandela is a "saint" and any of his misdemeanours or the excesses of his ANC team are "understandable and excusable". White farmers and their families in Zimbabwe "bought it upon themselves after years of abusing the indigenous peoples". Any hope of debate and discussion to arrive at a reasoned conclusion is, I'm afraid, a pipe dream.
Paul Rhodes, London, U.K.
I recently paid a visit to South Africa after 11 years, and took the train to Cape Town. It was not the Bluetrain or Rovosrail as that was beyond our budget. It now costs no less than R18,000.00 for a 2-berth compartment. It is much cheaper to fly or take the Shozolosa Myl, which cost us R1,800.00 for the 4-berth 1st class compartment. We only got food the McDonalds way served in our compartment, but we survived and arrived 27 hours later in Cape Town. From there we took a hire-car and drove to Stellenbosch and along the Garden Route, before we took a flight to Durban from Port Elizabeth.
As I had lived in Durban for a number of years in the 70's we spent quite a few days there, visiting the Sugar Terminal, Umgeni Bird Park and the Sharks Board, etc., and then carried on along the coast to Richards Bay, through Hluhluwe Game Reserve and Swaziland, and then finally back to Johannesburg International Airport for our trip back home to Switzerland.
Travelling intensively like this it was difficult to make an opinion on today's circumstances. What shocked me most was the state of the inner cities of Durban and Johannesburg. The result is intensive building activities at the outskirts, e.g. on the other side of the eastern outer ring road of Jo'burg just across the Freeway from Alexandra there are hundreds of new business buildings, and Umhlanga Ridge north of Durban is a similar example.
Well, I came back home with very mixed feeling. Our last house we stayed in in Robindale, Randburg, is now occupied by an Indian Family and the previous one in Blairgowrie is painted a bright yellow and the roof a bright blue, which points to an Indian family too. On the other hand friends are living behind high walls with razor wire on top, or in areas which are protected with barriers entering their suburbs and security guards patrolling day and night, AND their properties are still protected with electrical barriers. Most of my friends I talked to have been mugged, burgled, car-hijacked or worse. Generally the countryside is still simply magnificient and beautiful, if you are outside cities.
Margrit Stutz-Laube, Lengnau, Switzerland
A year or so ago we were contacted by an apparent supporter from Washington in the United States who went by the name of "Pastor" Lawrence Blanchard. After he expressed specific interest in the Battle of Blood River - and accepting his bona fides - we sent him an audio-tape about this historical event which we possessed.
More recently, however, this same "Pastor" Blanchard has contacted us again to object to the pro-Western stance which we have taken regarding the War in Iraq. Quite clearly therefore this idiot has totally mistaken what our movement actually stands for, and apparently has been under the erroneous impression that Blood River was somehow a victory by the "poor exploited Blacks" against the "evil White oppressors"! Furthermore, in a more recent antagonistic message to us "Pastor" Blanchard has expressed a paranoid hatred for the State of Israel, which indeed borders on anti-Semitism.
We would be very interested to learn any further information which anyone may know concerning this crank. In the meantime we would advise all supporters to be extremely wary of him.
Sir Dennis Thatcher Bt.
Sir Dennis Thatcher, who died last month, represented everything that was best in the British race. A successful businessman and keen sportsman (being both a top rugby referee and a low-handicap golfer), but it was as the husband of Baroness Thatcher that he will be best remembered. His support for his wife was substantial and vital - though always in the background. A great friend of South Africa during the days of civilised rule, he undoubtedly influenced his wife positively in this respect. He is succeeded to the baronetcy by his son Mark Thatcher. We trust that he will be able to live up to his father's high standards.
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Menina, Hubalde Led The Charge As Aquastars Extend Series.
Posted by	John Raymond Magadia - Basketball Republic
Home grown player Darell Shane Menina and ex-pro Paolo Hubalde combined forces in the fourth quarter to help lead the MJAS Zenith Talisay Aquastars to a 63-56 victory over the KCS Computer Specialist – Mandaue in Game 2 of the Chooks to Go Pilipinas Vismin Super Cup Visayas Leg Finals at Alcantara, Cebu. The duo scored 12 of the 22 points of Talisay in the fourth to break the game away from a 41-41 stand off at the end of the third.
Hubalde, a veteran of different leagues, finished the game with 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals was named as the Chooks to Go Player of the Game. Menina contributed with 15 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and issued 5 assists in their bounce back game after suffering their first loss of the season on Game 1, a one point defeat on Shaquille Imperial's game winning three point shot.
After a 15-4 lead at the end of the first, the Aquastars lost their momentum and allowed the Specialists to make a run in the second quarter. Christopher Exciminiano and Rhaffy Octobre led the comeback for Mandaue as they narrow the deficit to one, 23-24 at the end of the first half.
It was a back and forth game in the second half with both teams showing their offensive and defensive plays and in game strategies until Hubalde and Menina took matters in their own hands in the fourth to help Talisay live another day and force a deciding Game 3.
Christopher Exciminiano led the Specialists with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals while Octobre added 11. Gryann Mendoza also added 11 points in a losing effort.
Winner take all Game 3 will be held on May 9, Sunday at 6 PM at the Alcantara Civic Center, Alcantara, Cebu.
Newer GAB conditionally clears VisMin for Mindanao play
Older Chooks-to-Go raises the stakes for VisMin-Visayas Game Three

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Located just to the left of Exeter St Davids BR, this one is a tale of faded grandeur as far as the pub is concerned, the whole place feels in need to a facelift (perhaps it'll be classed as heritage in 50 years?). GBG 2014 listed, plenty of local ales were on at the 'loco' bar and both of those I tried (which I scandalously failed to note the names of, one may have been Branscome Branoc) were both in good order. Aside from the main drinking area painted in a nasty mustard colour (though I was very taken with the large wooden-framed mirror), there was a darkened rear room showing the football results coming in to a gaggle of punters. As to be expected in such a location, there was plenty of rail ephemera dotted round. Food was offered, and the 1980's style plastic menu wallets fitted right in. A selection of newspapers were available. It's a bit of a hike from Exeter City Centre - about 15/20 minutes – though worth it for an ale drinker. But the place could be so much better with a few tins of paint and a deep clean.
A long time favourite as not only is it handy for Exter St Davids railway station, it also does a very nice range of ales. It is starting to look worn but still as good as ever fro both food and the 8 plus ales on and dont recall ever having a bad pint in this two roomed split laevel bar area. It was once one of four pubs but now only two left in this area, probably affected by the large Wetherspoons just up the road. This pub still seams to have a good local following. Well worth making sure you have a bit of time when changing trains in Exeter!
Close to St David's main line station, but some way out of Exeter City Centre, is The Great Western, a pub / hotel that, externally at least, exudes the air of an establishment that has seen better days and does need a good lick of paint.
A cosy and largely carpeted bar - The Loco Bar - is split level and has a number of different drinking areas. Perhaps not surprisingly, a railway theme dominates and there's several splendid paintings / posters to admire. The "Great Western" engine nameplate hangs proudly in the back room. Note also the old Great Western poster advertising a "Special Fast Excursion to London" on Saturday 5 July 1879.
A bank of 9 pumps was, on my recent evening visit, serving mainly local brews of which both the O'Hanlons Port Stout and RCH Pitchfork were in superb form. The pub is listed in the CAMRA 2010 Good Beer Guide.
Staff here are clearly enthusiastic and knowledgeable about beer and I was served promptly and efficiently by a barman who was a dead ringer for David Seaman, complete with ponytail. Amongst various posters and flyers advertising forthcoming beer festivals was a rare sighting this far west of the latest issue of London Drinker.
This is clearly not your average hotel bar and it appears to have a good following of regulars. Notably, Seamus O'Donnells, a pub branding itself as Exeter's Number 1 Irish bar and situated virtually opposite, was closed and boarded up.
The hotel restaurant - The Brunel restaurant - seemed quite busy for a midweek evening. Food is also available in the bar till late.
It's a bit of a hike from Exeter City Centre - about 15/20 minutes, and even longer if you take the scenic route along the river towpath - but I think it's a hike worth making. This pub is at the top of my list for a revisit when I'm next in Exeter.


We have been announced as one of 10 finalists in this years World Habitat Awards!
Our Rent To Buy Scheme has been named as one of the top 10 projects worldwide, as organisations and projects around the world were nominated.
The World Habitat Awards were established in 1985 by the Building and Social Housing Foundation as part of its contribution to the United Nations International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.
Two awards are given annually to projects that provide practical and innovative solutions to current housing needs and problems.
Following on from our last two blogs, which focussed on the background of our Empty Homes project in Acharacle, funded by the Nationwide Foundation and our Open Day that we held on 15th July, this blog now goes on to discuss in further detail the work that was carried out during the renovation.
Built around 1976, the Druim Garbh was once a great family home, which has been left to deteriorate over the past several years. This has resulted in a number of the building elements not being up to the standard they once were.
The contractor S & K MacDonald Homes has undertaken a general renovation throughout the property, upgrading everything from the energy efficiency to the exterior aesthetic.
Included in this work is an upgrade to the heating system, a new kitchen, increased external envelope insulation, remedial works to chimney, general re-decoration, replacement of windows, and a completely new roofing material.
All windows have been replaced with high performance uPVC, double-glazed, casement windows, which are much more energy efficient than the previous windows, helping to reduce the amount of heat lost from inside the house. The contactor also taped and filled new plasterboard ingoes and soffits, incorporating new sills. All internal finishes have been tended to throughout the property. New pre-cast concrete sills were also put in place externally, which also included insulated damp proof course and drip to the underside of the sill. All timber lintels throughout the property were also re-painted.
The roof has perhaps been the most dramatic change, and noticed immediately even from a distance. Completely gone are the old crumbling and moss covered roof tiles, in favour of a brand new corrugated steel sheet roof. The new roofing material is AS13/3 0.7mm plastisol sheeting in black.
The original chipboard was home to mould, and has resulted in a full replacement of the roof membrane and all previous sarking with 22mm sarking timber. All roof trusses were assessed and attended to where necessary. Internally the insulation material in the loft and roof has been increased dramatically. I will go into further detail on this later on in the blog.
During the renovation, all failed areas of fascia's and soffit boards were replaced and painted with a new black finish, creating a striking new external aesthetic.
The gutters and downpipes were also replaced with black low-maintenance metal ones.
The main bathroom was fully re-furbished, with new WC, sink, and bath with shower head and curtain. On top of this there is also the new window, internal decoration and lighting that has been carried out throughout the property.
The smaller second bathroom adjacent to the third bedroom in the extended part of the house has also been re-decorated. While the old shower has been removed to create more space in the room, a new WC and sink has been installed.
All services were checked during the renovation process. Re-wiring of the property took place, along with the upgrading of the fuse box. New lighting was fitted throughout, ensuring that all light bulbs were low energy.
As well as the electrics, stop clocks, pipework, TV aerial, BT line and associated internal sockets were also assessed. An ionising smoke detector was also provided adjacent to the bathroom, an optical smoke detector in the living room and a heat detector in the kitchen.
Before the renovation took place, the property was heated by an old oil system, with an oil storage tank located at the west gable of the house. It was deemed unsuitable to re-use the existing system, as it would not provide the best environmental or economic benefit. For this reason, the contractor removed the existing oil system and storage tank, as well as disconnecting the oil boiler, in favour of installing a new wood-burning stove.
This new wood burning stove is a Morsø Squirrel 1412, and has a firebox which is fitted with a tertiary air chamber supplying additional combustion air directly above the flame. This additional air ensures secondary combustion of any smoke and gases giving maximum efficiency. This is extremely important to the overall environmental impact of the project, as it means there is drastically less CO2 emissions released into the atmosphere. The newly renovated home is now considerably more energy efficient than it was with the previous oil system, and has a much smaller impact on the environment. Despite the compact design, the stove has a powerful 5kw output, ensuring large amounts of heat are generated. It is also equipped with a riddling grate and ash pan, allowing easy cleaning and ash removal.
The flue of the stove is kept away from any combustible material. While still making use of the existing chimney, a new rear entry flue with two 135 degree bends has been installed. The new flue is just under 5.2 metres in length from chimney pot to the hearth base.
A new stone hearth of similar dimensions to the previous concrete hearth with superficial marble has been put in place, and the inset walls have been re-lined.
The chimneys structure and leadwork were also assessed and repaired where necessary.
As well as the wood burning stove, a new Quantum heating system has also been introduced into the property. These electric space heaters use low-cost, off-peak energy, making it the most economical electric heating system on the market today. Quantum stores energy up during periods of low demand, turning it into efficient heat only when needed.
All other radiators that have been flushed, re-used and cleaned. Water is heated by electric immersion.
Improving the overall insulation throughout the property was one of the upgrades that was most important to the project.
The contractor used a large amount of Rockwool Insulation material to drastically improve the thermal envelope of the house.
Rockwool provided 200m2 of 150mm thick loft roll insulation to go towards improving the insulation within the loft space, ensuring that we keep the amount of heat lost through the roof of the house to a minimum. A vast majority of a buildings heat is lost through the roof of the property, and the previously uninsulated loft space of Druim Garbh meant that should a family have moved into the property, not only would any heat generated easily lost, but the price of heating the property would have been extremely high.
The project also included a full pallet of Rockwools top of the range Flexi insulation slab to be used in the external walls of the property.
Rockwool Flexi® is a unique, flexi-edged insulation product, specifically developed using patented technology for a fast and easy, perfect friction fit between timber and metal frame systems.
Flexi® slabs ensure essential tight fitting for thermal and acoustic integrity between frames in walls, partitions, floors and roofs, without the need for cutting or waste. Made from renewable volcanic rock, they are extremely fire resistant and significantly reduce the carbon footprint of a building.
Outstanding thermal, acoustic and fire properties.
Flexi® edge offers accurate fit to all widths.
Multi-application; fits all typical metal and timber stud spacing.
Easy to handle and install without gaps.
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The insulation of the buildings external envelop was upgraded to meet U-value 0.22 W/m2K. All internal partitions were stripped back to first stud to allow the installation of the internal-face insulation to all external walls.
Battens fixed to joists beneath flooring to allow for rigid insulation to be suspended under the suspended floor.
Loft roll insulation laid between joists to same depth before another layer was cross-laid over. The aim was to increase the thermal properties of the loft to meet a U-value of 0.18 W/m2K.
A lot of external works were carried out during the renovation, including much landscaping.
The front door external step was refurbished, with a new handrail being installed. The garden was tidied, which included the removal of the existing oil tank, and a new turning head which allowed for parking was formed at the front of the house, using spoil from the levelling of the roadway up to the house, and masonry from the demolition of the old porch and the stripping of the old roof tiles.
The whole of the exterior of the property has been painted in monochrome colours, and modernises and revives the previously derelict and tired looking home.
At the rear of the house, the stone steps were refurbished, and a fence complete with gate was erected around the outdoor patio area. The old cellar door at the rear of the house was also refurbished.
A major structural alteration of the property was the demolition of the old existing porch, creating a new entrance to the property directly into the kitchen/utility area, with a brand new decking complete with ramp leading up to it from the newly landscaped driveway at the front of the house.
The whole kitchen was renovated and re-arranged. The main kitchen area is now adjacent to the living room, where the dining area once was, furthest from the entrance door. Further units line the external wall as you enter from the new side entrance. Completely new units and worktops were installed, including a hob and oven, and utilities.
On top of the vast amount of structural renovation, upgrading of thermal properties and installation of energy efficient heating systems, the house has also had a total makeover through re-decoration. Not only is the house almost unrecognisable from the outside, but the whole of the homes interior, including walls, timber profiles and ceilings have been re-painted in neutral colours.
Throughout the project, regular visits were made by HSCHT to Druim Garbh in order to assess how the renovation was progressing. The project took approximately 16 weeks to complete, and was completed around the estimated completion date. The whole project ran very smoothly, with S & K Macdonald Homes doing an excellent job on the renovation. Main contractor Kenneth Macdonald gave frequent updates to HSCHT on the progress of the work, often sending in photographic evidence to show further exactly how far along the project was. Stage payments were used which further allowed us to monitor and keep track of how the project was going, contributing to the successful renovation process.
During the process of the renovation, we came across one issue which was soon rectified. As the work began on site it was noted that there was a problem with the wall construction and the extension which was constructed a number of years later that houses the 3rd bedroom, WC and the old kitchen. S & K Macdonald Homes approached structural engineering firm Alexander Scott Design to inspect the construction of this wall, and they came back with some findings and recommendations which were then added to the contract to be undertaken by the contractor during the renovation of Druim Garbh. The extension was effectively built in a flat roofed single skin construction garage unit. The flat roof was later altered with rafters to make a pitched roof – this was sub-standard, with the rafter ends not even bearing onto the masonry wall – an issue which S & K MacDonald homes then went on to rectify during renovation. The existing 2×2 drylining kit was also not serving any structural purpose as it was free standing. If this was not dealt with, there would be the worry that in the future the extension could fail. In order to attain more structural stability, a new structural timber framed inner leaf similar to that of the main house, tied to the outer masonry wall and well connected to the main building at floor and roof levels was put in place, while galvanised steel restraint straps to the gable at ceiling level were also introduced.
Overall this project, in conjunction with Acharacle Community Company and funded by The Nationwide Foundation, has been a great success. The contractor has been able to completely renovate an abandoned house into a modern and comfortable family home for the local rural community.
Should you have any questions regarding the renovation of this project, please get in touch via email at michael.chisholm@hscht.co.uk.
On Tuesday 9th June 2015, we held an Open Day, to mark the opening of our newly completed Invergarry project. It was attended by those who helped to make their dream become a reality along with family members of the new tenants, friends and some people from the local village.
The couple moving into the home, have lived in the area for 16 years, and have brought up their two children there. The wife of the couple suffers from multiple sclerosis which has resulted in her requiring a wheelchair. This has proved very difficult in there current property – which was not wheelchair friendly at all, including elements such as stairs.
They contacted HSCHT to find a solution to their housing issues due to their existing home being difficult to adapt to suit Carol's health needs. . A self-build project was considered but this option proved to be difficult to achieve for a variety of reasons. Still wanting to assist the family to find a solution, in 2013, HSCHT was awarded loan funding from the Scottish Government to provide homes through a Rent to Buy Scheme. This seemed to fit the bill perfectly, allowing the design of the new build home for low cost home ownership to be tailored specifically for the couple.
The Rent To Buy scheme has proved to be a very successful project for both HSCHT and the Scottish Government. Not only have they managed to provide affordable housing solutions to families and communities around the Highlands, but in this particular case, they have managed to make a couples life so much easier.
Unable to find alternative suitable housing in the area, should this project not have gone ahead, the couple were facing the reality that they may have to move away from the community after 16 years. Not only are they a big part of their community, but the prospect of a life altering move away would have provided them both with a lot of unnecessary stress.
The new house was built by local joinery and construction firm – A&N Fraser, who did a great job on the project and also attended the Open Day. Within the house design is a number of features ad design choices which make the day to day life of the couple so much easier. Through the Rent To Buy Scheme, a brand new affordable home is being provided to this couple, that not only allows them to remain within their community, but was also designed to be tailor-built to suit their particular needs, including an low windows, level access to the garden and into the house via a car port, an en-site wetroom and wide hallways. The circulation of the property remains fluid and flexible, while incorporating a number of doorways between the rooms.
Tuesday itself was a great day. Tying in with the couples Anniversary, they were given a set of keys to their new property. Many people from the community turned up for the Open Day marking the completion of the home, as well as others involved in the project such as representatives from the Scottish Government, with Mairi Ross speaking at the event.
This project is just another example of the varying ways HSCHT try to help people in rural communities with their housing problems. We have known the couple for a few years now while trying to help them with their situation through various means, and it is amazing to finally be able to provide them with a home which suits their needs, while also allowing them to remain within their community.
On 21st of April 2015, MSP Margaret Burgess, the Scottish Governments Housing Minister visited projects we have been involved with in both Dornoch and Helmsdale.
In her visit to the town of Dornoch, a place where HSCHT has developed many new homes recently. In the past 12 months, we have completed 6 new homes in the area. The first two properties in Dornoch were built through our first phase of Rent To Buy properties, working with local contractor J & S Gunn. Both are now occupied, with 2 families now been given the opportunity to own their own home after renting the property for 5 years before purchasing at a reduced, below-market price. This is made possible by the attachment of a Rural Housing Burden to the property.
Since 2013, the Scottish Government has issued over £7 million to our Rural Rent to Buy scheme, as we continue to develop affordable housing throughout the Highlands.
Right next door to these properties are two new homes developed for the Highland Council through the Greener Homes Initiative. These properties have recently been completed very recently this year and have already been allocated to residents who have now moved into the properties. The Minister got the chance to not only meet these residents, but also view the inside of the homes.
Rent to Buy and Greener Homes projects are being developed across the Highlands thanks to an innovative partnership between Scottish Government, Highland Council and HSCHT. The various schemes that have been developed through funding from the Scottish Government, have not only provided the Dornoch with new varying types of affordable housing solutions, but has also allowed for new members of the community to get on the housing ladder.
Margaret Burgess then went on to visit our brand new homes built by Pat Munro Homes through the Rent To Buy Scheme. Completed at the very end of last year, the two semi-detached properties are now home to very happy residents who are now on their way to owning their own home. Located in the new Deans Park development in Dornoch, one of our Tenants, was happy to greet the Minister and welcome her into her home.
The Minister then travelled north to visit the community of Helmsdale to view their community owned housing project. Helmsdale & District Development Trust (HDDT) is spearheading a new community led housing development having built four new homes in the Highland village of Helmsdale, backed by £110,000 of Scottish Government investment. During her visit to Helmsdale, the Housing Minister Margaret Burgess met with new tenants of these properties, the local development trust and many children from the local primary school.
This innovative project is being driven by the community in order to provide community owned housing to ensure the future sustainability of the area. All statutory housing provision in the last 30 years has been provided in neighbouring villages, which has been detrimental and has led to out-migration from the community. Helmsdale went 35 years without any new affordable housing being made available for rent, and held a desire to solve this, as well as the aging demographic of the village.
HSCHT helped with this project in a number of ways. This included community engagement and facilitation, a local survey, initial project feasibility ans desktop funding options, negotiations with landowners and the local authority and the initial fundraising – a key challenge for the community in order to obtain the vision for this new project.
By partnering the Local Authority, local RSL along with guidance from HSCHT, Helmsdale community were able to deliver a feasible and practical solution to meet their longer term housing needs – four brand new rented homes to be managed by Albyn Housing Association using policies agreed with the Highland Council.
Provide low cost home opportunities for young families who can spend in the local economy – shops/hotels/post office etc.
Unemployment in the area is consistent – with no unfilled vacancies in the area (Nov 09) while 27 people in Helmsdale alone were receiving Job Seekers Allowance (in 2008).
From 2001 to 2008 the population has declined by 7.4% whereas the population for Highland has increased by 5%. New housing would help reverse this trend.
As with the aging population the dependency on the health service increased – Helmsdale has the second highest rate of self-reported illness in Highland with 22% having a limiting long-term illness. There is a great need to retain younger people to prevent the decline of this community.
The local development group and community association gain skills and expertise from being involved in the delivery of this project to use on other projects i.e. partnership working, contact with the LA, grant applications, researching community need, consultation, financial planning etc.
Allows for a more mixed tenure community by providing an option between rented and full market housing.
All timber felled on site will be used on site (fencing, wood stores and play equipment etc.) which will prevent extraction and importing of timber.
The day was a great success, and was seemingly enjoyed by all. Not only did Margaret Burgess perform the official opening ceremony of the Helmsdale & District Community Owned Housing Project, acknowledging the great success and work of the community, but it also allowed HSCHT to showcase the work we do throughout the Highlands.
If you would like any more information on these or any other projects we have worked on, please get in touch at michael.chisholm@hscht.co.uk.
Alternatively, should you be interested in how we can help you or your community, call us on 01463 233549.
This blog post focuses on some of the projects we have in the Easter Ross and East Sutherland area of the Highlands. Various housing schemes that we provide are occurring in the town of Dornoch; while Alness is in the process of providing new properties under the Greener Homes Initiative. Our main contractors in these areas so far have been J & S Gunn Ltd, and Pat Munro Homes.
Recently we have had a mass increase in the provision of affordable housing in the Dornoch area. Having originally provided 2 semi-detached properties through our first phase of Rent To Buy developments, we are on our way to completing a further two homes as part of our second phase of Rent To Buy.
Our first of these developments was built by J & S Gunn Ltd. – two x three bedroom semi-detached properties completed in September this year. This project was done as part of our first phase of Rent To Buy homes. Both are now occupied, with 2 families now been given the opportunity to own their own home after renting the property for 5 years before purchasing at a reduced, below-market price. This is made possible by the attachment of a Rural Housing Burden to the property.
Rural Housing Burden – A means of protecting the original discount offered on the home.
If you buy a home of ours which has this attached, you will still have full title to the property, although HSCHT holds a pre-emption right. Whilst you can pass the home onto your children, if you decide to sell it, this right of pre-emption which gives HSCHT the option to buy is back for the previously agreed equity share. This allows us to keep our house prices low, and maintain our ability to provide housing to families who may otherwise struggle to own their own home.
Nearing completion, and available for occupation early in the new year, we have 2 semi-detached bungalows, complete with front and back garden and off street parking. These houses are available to local families and individuals through the second phase of our Rent To Buy Scheme.
The properties have been built by Pat Munro, as part of their large Deans Park development of new housing of various types in Dornoch. The great new homes – which tie in with the rest of the brand new modern housing and street development – include a spacious, open plan lounge and kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. In the final stages of construction, these properties are yet to be assigned; so if you are interested in applying, contact us about an application or brochure.
Visualisation of Internal Layout for illustrative purposes.
Due to be complete in February next year, we have also managed to introduce another two homes by J & S Gunn Ltd. through the Greener Homes Initiative – adjacent to the homes they previously built for us as part of our original Rent To Buy scheme.
These Greener Homes are being developed for the Highland Council. The tenants for these properties will be selected from the Highland Housing Register – a register shared between the Highland Council and registered social landlords around the Highlands compiled of anyone in the area seeking social rented housing.
Following a successful bid from HSCHT and the Highland Council, through the Scottish Governments Greener homes Initiative (GHI), funding was secured to provide 20 units throughout the Highlands. While 13 of these units will be provided by HSCHT, a further 7 will made available by the Highland Council.
The Initiative aims to encourage modern sustainable and environmentally friendly developments, by providing funding to projects which make use of greener technologies, modern methods of construction carbon friendly materials.
The Highlands Small Communities Housing Trust have had a presence in Dornoch for several years now, with another two properties on the same street being sold to families back in 2008 through a shared equity scheme – allowing them to purchase an affordable home due to the attachment of a Rural Housing Burden.
We are also working with Pat Munro in the town of Alness, to deliver four new homes through the Greener Homes Initiative. Located in Newfield, Alness, these four semi-detached two bedroom bungalows can be purchased at a low fixed price now due to the attachment of a Rural Housing Burden.
These properties are similar to the units designed and built by Pat Munro in Dornoch. Each includes two bedrooms, a bathroom and a large open plan kitchen and lounge area.
The modern layout is complemented by the modern methods of design and construction, with each encompassing greener ideals, from high levels of insulation to the introduction of Canadian Solar Black Panels. Pat Munro Homes have a proven track record of building sustainable homes, and these are no exception. The houses are designed to have lower running costs and are built to the Scottish Building Standards Silver Active Level of sustainability.
While two of the properties in this scheme have already been completed and assigned to happy tenants, we are still taking applications from people who are interested in moving into the remaining two Greener Homes, which we are due to take handover of the second week in January.
We are currently taking applications for both the Pat Munro 'Rent To Buy' properties in Deans Park, Dornoch, as well as the new 'Greener Homes' being developed by them in Alness.
On Wednesday 12th November, we held an Open Day to showcase our Rent to Buy and Greener Homes projects which have been taking place in the village of Lochcarron.
The development incorporates two Rent To Buy units, and two Greener Home units. While the two Rent To Buy properties have been assigned, the Greener Homes are still available for anyone who is interested in applying. (Application instructions can be found towards the end of this blog post).
The Greener Homes Scheme aims to help people who would like to become home owners by providing them with the opportunity to purchase new homes that are sustainable, energy efficient and affordable. Like the Rent To Buy scheme, these properties are available to rent for a 5 year period before the tenant is given the opportunity to purchase the house at a discount of around 20% below the open market value as a Rural Housing Burden is attached.
These contemporary homes built by Highland based contractors, MAKAR Construction, are all single story, 2 bedroom, semi-detached properties with each incorporating a very open-plan layout, while allowing stunning views over the hills and water.
As with all our Greener Homes projects, the units aim to meet the highest of environmental standards, with each house having a very low total of embodied energy. Through the use of locally sourced timber and the natural non-toxic insulation and other materials, the development looks to meet top environmental standards. The air-tight structures includes wood burning stoves to create a warm and and economically sustainable home for each family.
Yesterdays Open Day was a great success, allowing us to showcase these great new sustainable homes to the local community as well as others involved in the project. We were there from the afternoon to the early evening, with many visitors deciding to swing by to learn more about the project as well as get to see inside the modern timber properties.
As we head into the colder winter months, many visitors to the properties commented on how the houses proved to great at keeping the heat in, with the wood burning stove warming up the house.
Prospective tenants who were at the open day were also able to start the thought process of how they are going to furnish their new homes in an attempt the create great new personal living.
We are still accepting applications for the two remaining Greener Home properties, so if you are interested in applying, or would simply like more information, feel free to contact me at michael.chisholm@hscht.co.uk. Alternatively, just give us a call on 01463 233 549.
To find out more about the contractors of this project, head over tohttp://www.makar.co.uk and have a look at some of the other great work they do.
This modern property lies towards the west coast of the country near Ballachulish in the Lochaber area of the Highlands.
In 2008 we sold this vacant plot to a family who would go on to build a home for themselves with help from attaining a Rural Home Ownership Grant from the Scottish Government – a grant which is now no longer available. The plot was a shared equity project, allowing the family a discounted plot for below the land value.
Recently due to work commitments, this family decided to move – resulting in HSCHT fully buying back the property. The Rural Housing Burden previously set on the land, meant the trust has the first opportunity to buy the house.
This has allowed us to provide a great new home to another family, who otherwise may have struggled to find a property in the area. This new family can now cite their close family members as neighbours – a desirable factor in the search for suitable applicants by the trust, as we look to provide homes to people who have a form of local connection to these rural areas.
This family will now rent the property at a reasonable price for 5 years, before being presented with the opportunity to purchase the house. The shared equity we hold and Rural Housing Burden in place allows the family to buy the property at a price much below market value when the time comes.
Over the coming months, I will be visiting our long list of projects in locations around the Highlands. This map shows a selection of projects highlighting the extent of the work the trust undertakes, as well as where the majority of our projects can be found. The project list is always expanding, with HSCHT always looking to work in new areas within the Highlands.
This blog will feature a wide variety of HSCHT's developments and types of projects located throughout the Scottish Highlands.
I will be exploring the massive scope of various work the trust undertakes; highlighting the benefits HSCHT is able to provide and already has provided to individuals, families, and whole communities.


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Surveillance Video Part of Our Future After Helping FBI Identify Boston Marathon Bombers
By Tom Vigilante, Jr.
I wonder what would have happened if video surveillance cameras were not able to provide the Federal Bureau of Investigation any identifying evidence of the terrorists responsible for the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15.
Once the FBI released still images and good quality video surveillance footage from a Lord and Taylor department store that publicly identified two male suspects in conjunction with the Boston Marathon bombings on April 18, federal authorities had their needle in a haystack of evidence to launch a massive manhunt to track down the terrorists. A day after the video footage was made public, one terrorist was dead and the other was in federal custody, preventing further harm to people living in Boston.
There is no doubt that surveillance video played a crucial role in solving the Boston Marathon bombing. Video cameras have helped solve and prevent other crimes as well.
The criminal investigation of the failed car bomb in Times Square in 2010 was helped enormously by surveillance video. Closed-circuit television footage identified four men involved in the London subway bombings in 2005 that killed 56 people. Phillip Markoff, who became known as the Craigslist killer, was captured in part because of video footage identifying him at the scene of the crime.
According to NBC News, more than 30 million video surveillance cameras have been installed throughout the United States over the last decade. There are surveillance cameras everywhere and you cannot operate on public property and public streets thinking that anything you do is private. And people are asking for more video cameras to be installed to catch criminals and deter terrorists.
Across the Atlantic Ocean, there is probably no other capital city intensively photographed as much as London. Great Britain currently has approximately 2 million surveillance cameras installed, which is an astounding one camera for every 32 people in the country. An average person walking throughout London can expect to be viewed on surveillance video hundreds times a day.
While privacy and civil liberties groups have recently expressed concern about too many video surveillance cameras being available for the government to view, I believe the good heavily outweighs the bad when it comes to having Big Brother watching over us. If surveillance video can help law enforcement officials solve a crime and prevent other crimes from being committed, I believe it is a fair trade for all of us to appear on video surveillance every now and then.
After all, what more could have happened if video surveillance cameras did not capture images of the Boston Marathon bombers?
Phoenix TV Station Discusses Surveillance Cameras with Centralized Vision After Boston Marathon Bombing
With the FBI and Boston Police Department reviewing every photo and piece of video footage they can gather from the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy on April 15, 3TV television reporter Jared Dillingham looked into the increasing role of surveillance camera video and how it is being used in solving various crimes.
Dillingham interviewed Centralized Vision President and Founder Tom Vigilante Jr. about how the Phoenix metropolitan area is increasingly being monitored by more video security systems. Centralized Vision recently expanded its video monitoring service center in Central Phoenix after growing its client base by 30 percent in 2012.
"It's pretty safe to say that somewhere somehow you are being watched," Vigilante told Dillingham.
The real-time video verification services provided on the more than 5,000 cameras Centralized Vision monitors in the Phoenix area has helped local police departments make a couple of arrests each month to protect its clients' assets.
"Improving technology, dropping costs and improving crime fighting are giving more birds' eye views of everything we do," Dillingham said in the segment.
Hopefully, the presence of security cameras at large public gatherings, sporting events and office buildings will deter criminals from committing these devastating acts of violence in the future. Because of technology and enhanced communications methods, it is nearly certain they will be brought to justice.


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Umpires have been a protected species for too long and should be subjected to the same intense scrutiny as everyone else in the game. If Ray Chamberlain, the publicity-seeking torchbearer of the umpiring fraternity, is more than happy to state his case publicly, then he and his fellow officials deserve to be criticised when it is warranted. The man known as "Razor Ray" told Melbourne radio station SEN last week he was satisfied with the lopsided free kick count in the Geelong-Collingwood game in round seven (22-10 in the Magpies' favour) and went on to say that on reflection the gap should have been greater. So while Chamberlain is free to justify his performance in the media, even the slightest criticism of him or his colleagues draws an angry response from the AFL's hierarchy. The League argues it is hard enough to attract umpires without undue public scrutiny. Coaches and players have been sanctioned and fined - and earlier this month former Port Adelaide midfielder and media commentator Kane Cornes was forced to apologise for comments he made about umpires. The standard of umpiring continued to be a hot topic last weekend when Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson questioned the lopsided free-kick count in his post-match comments after the loss to Sydney, and his Port Adelaide counterpart Ken Hinkley had a subtle dig at the officials after being defeated by St Kilda. There was also plenty of discussion about the treatment of Carlton co-captain Patrick Cripps, who was subjected to unfair tactics without being rewarded in the Blues' win over North Melbourne. The rule attracting much controversy recently has been the adjudication of holding the ball after Clarkson last month urged umpires to reward the tackler and pay more free kicks. The AFL responded immediately to the Hawks coach's plea, with umpires applying a stricter interpretation of the rule by punishing players who don't make a genuine attempt to dispose of the ball. Australian Football is a difficult game to officiate with many grey areas in its interpretations and umpires are doing it as tough as anyone else in these challenging times, with their preparation and training affected. It is important to point out that the AFL sets the guidelines under which umpires make their decisions. But Chamberlain and his fellow officials have to realise fans don't turn up to watch them. They are not meant to be the centre of attention, they're there purely to do a job and fade into the background, allowing the players to be in the spotlight. Umpires are an integral component of the sport and their decisions can and do affect results of games. Life in hubs around the country has become a necessity for clubs to keep this season alive and it is clear some players, coaches and staff have made the adjustment better than others. Speaking to coaches and players in the past week, some are thriving in the environment of being much closer to their teammates/colleagues on a daily basis while others are struggling and finding it difficult without friends and family nearby. Several players, including Geelong veteran Gary Ablett, St Kilda defender Nathan Brown and Carlton youngster Liam Stocker, have returned to Victoria in the past week for personal and family reasons. Richmond premiership duo Shane Edwards and Bachar Houli have stayed behind in Melbourne for family reasons - Houli's wife gave birth recently and his mother is battling coronavirus while Edwards' wife is expecting next month. Being on the road for an extended period is tough, especially for the loved ones back home, and family should always come first. With clubs forced to shed staff as a result of financial pressures brought on by COVID-19, there is less support for everyone in these hubs and this is having an effect, particularly on younger players. Opposition fans love to hate Toby Greene, but there are 17 coaches other than his Giants coach Leon Cameron who would relish having the brilliant small forward at their clubs. Returning to the GWS line-up after being sidelined with an injured shin, Greene showcased his match-winning capabilities with a sublime five-goal display against Richmond last Friday night. While he receives few favours from the umpires, Greene continually delivers in the clutch moments with some magic around goal. The determined Giant has a bagful of tricks to trouble the AFL's best defenders - he is strong in the air for his size, has excellent judgement and is a good decision-maker. He can also be most effective when released into the midfield. Post-match Cameron was effusive in his praise of Greene and on Twitter former teammate Dylan Buckley anointed him the AFL's best player, which is not far off the mark. @MJDavo6 asks via Twitter: Geelong has played attractive, attacking footy at times this season and on other occasions the Cats have been horrible to watch. Why? Great question Michael, and I suspect Geelong coach Chris Scott wishes he knew the answer. My gut feeling is that the Cats try to adapt to the way the opposition is playing, so it depends on the game plans and personnel on the day. It would be frustrating from a supporter's point of view because Geelong have shown patches of brilliance this season interspersed with some ordinary stuff. Email: howardkotton11@gmail.com Twitter: @hpkotton59
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Why should AFL umpires be protected from criticism?
Howard Kotton
Carlton's Patrick Cripps is tackled during the match against North Melbourne at The Gabba on Saturday. Photo: Jono Searle/Getty Images
Umpires have been a protected species for too long and should be subjected to the same intense scrutiny as everyone else in the game.
If Ray Chamberlain, the publicity-seeking torchbearer of the umpiring fraternity, is more than happy to state his case publicly, then he and his fellow officials deserve to be criticised when it is warranted.
The man known as "Razor Ray" told Melbourne radio station SEN last week he was satisfied with the lopsided free kick count in the Geelong-Collingwood game in round seven (22-10 in the Magpies' favour) and went on to say that on reflection the gap should have been greater.
So while Chamberlain is free to justify his performance in the media, even the slightest criticism of him or his colleagues draws an angry response from the AFL's hierarchy.
The League argues it is hard enough to attract umpires without undue public scrutiny. Coaches and players have been sanctioned and fined - and earlier this month former Port Adelaide midfielder and media commentator Kane Cornes was forced to apologise for comments he made about umpires.
The standard of umpiring continued to be a hot topic last weekend when Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson questioned the lopsided free-kick count in his post-match comments after the loss to Sydney, and his Port Adelaide counterpart Ken Hinkley had a subtle dig at the officials after being defeated by St Kilda.
There was also plenty of discussion about the treatment of Carlton co-captain Patrick Cripps, who was subjected to unfair tactics without being rewarded in the Blues' win over North Melbourne.
The rule attracting much controversy recently has been the adjudication of holding the ball after Clarkson last month urged umpires to reward the tackler and pay more free kicks.
The AFL responded immediately to the Hawks coach's plea, with umpires applying a stricter interpretation of the rule by punishing players who don't make a genuine attempt to dispose of the ball.
Australian Football is a difficult game to officiate with many grey areas in its interpretations and umpires are doing it as tough as anyone else in these challenging times, with their preparation and training affected.
It is important to point out that the AFL sets the guidelines under which umpires make their decisions.
But Chamberlain and his fellow officials have to realise fans don't turn up to watch them. They are not meant to be the centre of attention, they're there purely to do a job and fade into the background, allowing the players to be in the spotlight.
Umpires are an integral component of the sport and their decisions can and do affect results of games.
Hub life a battle for some
Life in hubs around the country has become a necessity for clubs to keep this season alive and it is clear some players, coaches and staff have made the adjustment better than others.
Speaking to coaches and players in the past week, some are thriving in the environment of being much closer to their teammates/colleagues on a daily basis while others are struggling and finding it difficult without friends and family nearby.
Several players, including Geelong veteran Gary Ablett, St Kilda defender Nathan Brown and Carlton youngster Liam Stocker, have returned to Victoria in the past week for personal and family reasons.
Richmond premiership duo Shane Edwards and Bachar Houli have stayed behind in Melbourne for family reasons - Houli's wife gave birth recently and his mother is battling coronavirus while Edwards' wife is expecting next month.
Being on the road for an extended period is tough, especially for the loved ones back home, and family should always come first.
With clubs forced to shed staff as a result of financial pressures brought on by COVID-19, there is less support for everyone in these hubs and this is having an effect, particularly on younger players.
Greene in elite class
Opposition fans love to hate Toby Greene, but there are 17 coaches other than his Giants coach Leon Cameron who would relish having the brilliant small forward at their clubs.
Toby Greene of the Giants marks during the match against Richmond Tigers at Giants Stadium on Friday night. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Returning to the GWS line-up after being sidelined with an injured shin, Greene showcased his match-winning capabilities with a sublime five-goal display against Richmond last Friday night.
While he receives few favours from the umpires, Greene continually delivers in the clutch moments with some magic around goal.
The determined Giant has a bagful of tricks to trouble the AFL's best defenders - he is strong in the air for his size, has excellent judgement and is a good decision-maker. He can also be most effective when released into the midfield.
Post-match Cameron was effusive in his praise of Greene and on Twitter former teammate Dylan Buckley anointed him the AFL's best player, which is not far off the mark.
Readers' Question of the Week
@MJDavo6 asks via Twitter: Geelong has played attractive, attacking footy at times this season and on other occasions the Cats have been horrible to watch. Why?
Great question Michael, and I suspect Geelong coach Chris Scott wishes he knew the answer. My gut feeling is that the Cats try to adapt to the way the opposition is playing, so it depends on the game plans and personnel on the day. It would be frustrating from a supporter's point of view because Geelong have shown patches of brilliance this season interspersed with some ordinary stuff.
Email: howardkotton11@gmail.com
Twitter: @hpkotton59
This article is supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas
This story It's time to put AFL umpires under more scrutiny first appeared on The Canberra Times.


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Review: Jesse Malin, The Fine Art of Self Destruction
Roxanne Blanford
Jesse Malin spent much of the last decade fronting the thrash punk band D Generation. The native New Yorker makes a 180-degree on his Artemis Records debut, reinventing himself in the mold of Neil Young and Steve Earle. The Fine Art of Self Destruction is a midtempo folk pop collection of lonely and sad vignettes made accessible through the mentor-like contributions of Ryan Adams (here as producer, mixer and guest guitarist). While the underlying strain on this 13-track release borders on the grim and numbingly redundant, songs such as the musically refreshing "Queen of the Underground" and "Downliner" are the exception to the rule. Perhaps that's what happens when you complete recording in under a week. Though raw and naked at some turns and plaintively depressing at others, Malin's attempt at Dylanesque balladry falls short of the lofty goal and what remains is a less than adequate approximation.
Label: Artemis Release Date: January 21, 2003 Buy: Amazon
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New Year's Eve Lookbook: Shimmy, Shimmy, Bang, BANG!
What's a holiday look without shimmer & sparkle? If you followed me on Instagram, you saw a few weeks ago I styled my first client for a holiday party. I chose a meltalic gold dress for her that took her out of her comfort zone but in the end made her look ultra chic and she slayed the entire night! I could not get that dress out of my head so I search high and low for a PS version. Charlotte Russe came through with similar dress that serves all kinds of shimmer, glitter, and gold! I can wait to wear this dress New Year's Eve, it is definitely a head turner.


YOUNG Macclesfield chess player Sam Parry has made all the right moves to earn a spot on the England Elite Junior Player Programme.
The 13-year-old plays once a week at The King's School as the number one player in its team, joint winners in the North West Schools League.
And he also plays for Cheddleton and Leek in the Cheshire and Staffordshire adult county league.
Last year, as the only junior in the team, he helped his club win the North Staffordshire Perry Trophy, beating Crewe who had won it the previous two years.
His efforts have also seen him become the Cheshire East and Manchester under-13 chess champion.
Sam, pictured, was taught the game by dad Shane and began his chess career aged just seven.
Sam's selection means he now has the opportunity to represent England in under-14 international events later this year.


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Q: How to integrate red5 default application publisher with the php web page which is on WAMP server? I need to broadcast live video from webcam to my PHP app web page.
I have installed and run red5 default application "publisher" successfully.Now,I need to integrate my PHP web page with red5 publisher application.
On red5 publisher page, that is:
      localhost:5080/demos/publisher.html
I need to change the location of server that is "rtmp://localhost/oflaDemoset" to my PHP web page which is in WAMP server. let's say "http://www.myapp.com/home"
but whenever i changed this it shows blank page..
Just want to know how to change location in  red5 Default publisher APP.
Noone knows...hows strange..!

A: yes nobody knows as the question is rather irritating. You can't simply exchange the rtmp URL with your PHP. You need to install the Red5 server at  the machine that runs your website. Or some other "online" server. Simply changing the URL from localhost to your PHP host will not work.
Sebastian

A: Clients need to connect to RTMP server to watch the video.
So RTMP server must be on a public IP or website.
Localhost points to own computer so users will not be connecting to server if you leave that setting.

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package edu.emory.bmi.medicurator.local;

import edu.emory.bmi.medicurator.general.*;
import java.util.*;

/**
 * LocalDataSource
 */
public class LocalDataSource extends DataSource
{
    private UUID rootDataSet = null;
    public String root;

    public LocalDataSource(String name, String root)
    {
	super("local." + name);
	this.root = root;
	store();
    }

    public UUID getRootDataSet()
    {
	if (rootDataSet == null)
	{
	    rootDataSet = (new LocalDataSet(dataSourceType, root, "/" + dataSourceType, null)).getID();
	    store();
	}
	return rootDataSet;
    }
}

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Home Tags Poverty
Tag: Poverty
Restructuring is not as critical as hunger and poverty – Amaechi
Halima Anita - November 30, 2020
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has reacted to the calls for restructuring which was recently reignited by the Governors in the South-South region he...
Reason why Ginimbi let his father to suffer in poverty while...
Ginimbi, the Zimbabwean socialite who was laid to rest over the weekend lived his life to the fullest. He had a fleet of plush...
President Buhari's poverty alleviation programs is the best in Nigeria's history...
Halima Anita - November 3, 2020
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that several initiatives by President Buhari which are targeted at creating jobs for the youths...
The anarchic situation that came on the country because of the...
Halima Anita - October 29, 2020
Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina has stated that the looting of warehouses and shops across the country was caused by #EndSARS protests and not poverty....
The best investment is not buying property or starting a business....
Nigerian on-air-personality, Ifedayo Olarinde aka Daddy Freeze, has shared his take on the best investment a person can have. The on-air-personality spoke on the best...
'The root cause of poverty is bad government' – Naira Marley
Popular Nigerian musician, Azeez Fashola who is widely known as Naira Marley has revealed the real cause of poverty. He made this known in a...
Adult poverty is a choice, I sold rabbits to pay my...
Halima Anita - October 9, 2020
Former Presidential spokesperson, Reno Omokri has again shared his thoughts about poverty. In a new tweet he shared, Reno stated that adult poverty is...
Nigeria has millions of extremely poor people- Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday, October 6, said that Nigeria has millions of extremely poor people. The Vice President stated this...
Poverty and demography has helped Nigeria in fight against COVID-19 –...
Halima Anita - September 17, 2020
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said that poverty and demography has helped in the fight against the deadly disease. PTF's national...
COVID-19 pushed us backward on tackling poverty – Bill Gates
The coronavirus pandemic had stalled 20 years of progress in fighting poverty and disease, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said on Tuesday. A report by the...


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Il leone della Beringia (Panthera leo vereshchagini Baryshnikov e Boeskorov, 2001), noto anche come leone della Siberia orientale, è una specie estinta di felino che visse durante il Pleistocene in Yakutia (Russia), in Alaska (USA) e nel Territorio dello Yukon (Canada). Le analisi del cranio e delle mandibole di questo leone dimostrano che si tratta di una nuova sottospecie diversa dagli altri leoni preistorici. Differisce dal leone delle caverne europeo (Panthera leo spelaea) per le sue dimensioni più grandi e dal leone delle caverne nordamericano (Panthera leo atrox) per le dimensioni più piccole e per le proporzioni del cranio.

Note

Collegamenti esterni

Felidi fossili

en:Panthera leo vereshchagini

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Logan and I will be teaching another round of photography classes!! All hosted at Broad 9A, in Athens.
This class will be all about how a camera works, what settings you should use and how to use them. Learn how to shoot in Manual Mode, which is the foundation of great photos! In order to get the most out of this class, you will need to have a DSLR camera.
I love this idea and hope others will join Anna + Jason in celebrating their anniversaries with a photo session. We had so much fun wandering about, shooting and chatting :-) Happy 10th Anniversary to Anna + Jason!
Saturday, April 11th - I have both regular sessions and mini session available. Just call or email and I'll give you more info!


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Q: jQuery get clicked ID from jQuery appended data I am trying to allow for my website to have extras on customers products, i've been able to let jQuery add the new extra to the database via AJAX and then append the results to the HTML.
But I am having issues with the removal, such as if the customer changes their mind and no longer wants the extra.
This code adds the HTML with the data and remove button.
$.each(data.extras, function (k, o) {
  $('#insertExtras').append('

'+k+':

'+o.extraName+' ('+o.extraPriceRadio+o.extraPrice+')

Remove

');
});

This is the button from the above:
Remove

The id will have a number inside it like so: removeExtra0, removeExtra1, removeExtra2 etc
Now when I try and have jQuery get the button that was clicked, it does nothing!
$('a[id^="removeExtra"]').on('click', function() {
  alert('clicked');
  console.log('Picked: '+ $(this).prop("id"));
});

I just want the id of the button that was clicked. So I can slice it and use it to remove that row.
Thanks

A: You need to use event-delegation for dynamically added elements
$('#insertExtras').on('click','[id^="removeExtra"]',function(){
     console.log('Picked: '+ this.id);
});

A: You are using .on wrong way use it like
$(document).on('click','a[id^="removeExtra"]', function() {
        alert('clicked');
        console.log('Picked: '+ $(this).prop("id"));
    });

Read about .on

A: You need to put the event listener after the add.
//first run the loop
$.each(data.extras, function (k, o) {
    $('#insertExtras').append('

'+k+':

'+o.extraName+' ('+o.extraPriceRadio+o.extraPrice+')

Remove

');
});
// then you can add the listener
$('a[id^="removeExtra"]').on('click', function() {
    alert('clicked');
    console.log('Picked: '+ $(this).prop("id"));
});


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US » SC » Georgetown County School District
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Georgetown County School District, South Carolina Demographics
Nationwide Claims to Fame
Georgetown County School District is 141st out of 2,891 other school districts in Residents 65 or older
Georgetown County School District is 231st out of 1,998 other school districts in Race - Black or African American
Georgetown County School District is 306th out of 2,150 other school districts in Home ownership rate
Georgetown County School District is 365th out of 2,750 other school districts in Income below poverty line
Statewide Claims to Fame
Georgetown County School District is 2nd in South Carolina out of 29 other school districts in Home ownership rate
Georgetown County School District is 3rd in South Carolina out of 46 other school districts in Residents 65 or older
Georgetown County School District is 7th in South Carolina out of 47 other school districts in Home median value
Georgetown County School District is 10th in South Carolina out of 47 other school districts in Female residents
Georgetown County School District is 10th in South Carolina out of 47 other school districts in Income per capita
Georgetown County School District is 12th in South Carolina out of 47 other school districts in Residents with high school diploma (older than 25)
Georgetown County School District is 13th in South Carolina out of 41 other school districts in Income below poverty line
Georgetown County School District is 13th in South Carolina out of 46 other school districts in Housing units
Georgetown County School District is 16th in South Carolina out of 18 other school districts in Units inside multi-unit buildings
Georgetown County School District is 16th in South Carolina out of 47 other school districts in Current population (2012)
General Demographics
Size Demographics
Georgetown County School District
Current population (2012) 60,167 16th 4,723,723 313,914,040
People Demographics
Age Demographics
Residents younger than 5 5.4% 43rd 6.3% 6.4%
Residents younger than 18 21.5% 39th 22.9% 23.5%
Residents 65 or older 20.0% 3rd 14.7% 13.7%
Education Demographics
Residents with high school diploma (older than 25) 83.9% 12th 83.6% 85.4%
Residents with college degree (older than 25) 20.6% 17th 24.2% 28.2%
Race Demographics
Race - White 63.0% 22nd 68.4% 77.9%
Race - Black or African American 33.9% 23rd 28.0% 13.1%
Race - Hispanic or Latino 3.1% 27th 5.3% 16.9%
Race - White, not Hispanic or Latino 62.0% 20th 64.0% 63.0%
Misc People Demographics
Female residents 52.3% 10th 51.4% 50.8%
Foreign born residents 2.8% 25th 4.8% 12.8%
Housing Demographics
Housing units 33,674 13th 2,157,033 132,312,404
Units inside multi-unit buildings 8.8% 16th 17.6% 25.9%
Households 22,785 16th 1,758,732 114,761,359
Home ownership rate 79.2% 2nd 69.8% 66.1%
Home median value $162,900 7th $137,000 $186,200
People per household 2.3 33rd 2.5 2.6
Income Demographics
Income per capita $23,413 10th $23,854 $27,915
Income per household $39,190 23rd $44,587 $52,762
Income below poverty line 23.2% 13th 17.0% 14.3%
Other School Districts in South Carolina
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Il mistero della settima strada (titolo originale: De Zevensprong) è un romanzo del 1966 della scrittrice olandese Tonke Dragt, adattato nei primi anni ottanta dalla televisione olandese in una serie per ragazzi. L'adattamento è stato affidato a Karst van der Meulen.

Trama
È la storia di un maestro elementare, Frans van der Steg, e del suo tentativo di salvare un bambino, Geert-Jan, dalle mani di suo zio, il Granduca Grigiapietra (Graaf Grisenstijn, in originale).

Geert-Jan vive nel Palazzo insieme allo zio, che gli preclude ogni contatto con altri bambini. Lo zio lo tiene segregato perché, secondo un antico manoscritto del Granduca Gregorio, vi è un tesoro nascosto nel Palazzo e solo un bambino potrà trovarlo. Il Granduca vuole quindi servirsi di Geert-Jan per trovare il tesoro.

Un piccolo gruppo di persone (il "Complotto dei Sette") viene a sapere del tesoro e del fatto che Geert-Jan è imprigionato nel castello. Essi decidono di liberare il bambino. I sette sono: la signorina Rosmarijn (che si era presa cura di Geert-Jan quand'era piccolo), il prestigiatore Jan Thomtidom, il motosauro (Roberto), Iwan, zia Willemijn, il cocchiere Jan Toereloer ed il maestro Frans van der Steg. Insieme ai bambini della classe di Frans, essi cercano di decifrare la filastrocca contenuta negli scritti del Granduca Gregorio.

La settima strada del titolo fa riferimento ad un incrocio in cui s'incontrano sette strade non lontane dal Palazzo; nella serie televisiva ogni episodio comincia e finisce sempre in questo luogo.

Serie televisiva
La serie televisiva è stata realizzata nel 1982 dalla NCRV, composta da 13 episodi di mezz'ora l'uno. Nei Paesi Bassi, dopo diverse repliche televisive, è stata infine pubblicata in DVD nel 2006.

Oltre che in Italia, la serie è stata trasmessa anche in Germania con il titolo Das Geheimnis des siebten Weges ed in Ungheria con il titolo A hetedik út titka.

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Romanzi di Tonke Dragt


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North Staffordshire Magistrates Court
Teen caught drug-driving in BMW after girlfriend asked him to go shopping
Owen Lovatt then drove away from police who tried to pull him over
Owen Lovatt appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre (Image: STOKE SENTINEL)
Teenager Owen Lovatt was caught behind the wheel after taking drugs.
The 19-year-old initially drove away when police tried to pull him over because he did not have his headlights on.
When he eventually stopped, police found he had a quantity of the class B drug ketamine on him.
More news from court
North Staffordshire Justice Centre heard police spotted Lovatt's BMW 4 Series on at 1.30am on May 29 last year.
Prosecutor Sue Hayers said: "Police had cause to stop the vehicle because it did was not displaying any lights. The car drove off.
"Officers followed it for about five minutes, displaying their lights and sirens, before the vehicle eventually stopped.
"The defendant was suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He was taken to custody where a blood sample was taken for analysis."
The court heard the sample revealed Lovatt, an apprentice bricklayer, was over the legal limit for ketamine.
Lovatt, of The Birches, Cheadle, pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs, failing to stop when required by police and possession of a class B drug.
More court and crime news
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Paul Kay, mitigating, said: "At the time, he had a girlfriend who was 10 years older than him. She asked him to go to the shops and get something for her.
"Perhaps a more mature man would have said no, but he didn't, and that has escalated into these offences. That relationship is long over.
"He panicked when he saw the police, but he did stop after a short time."
Lovatt was fined £300 and disqualified from driving for 15 months. He must also pay £209 in court costs and charges.
Motorists beware: Parking charges at two Stoke-on-Trent beauty spots start today
EasyJet passengers crammed in 'like sardines' on Birmingham Airport shuttle bus


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Q: How might I get to the SSL URL defined in the properties of an MVC project? I have SSL enabled and I am trying to write my own RequireHttpsAttribute to allow easy testing with IIS Express. When it redirects, it redirects to port 44301, but I don't want to hard code this, I want to read this from the existing configuration.
public sealed class RequireHttpsAlternativePortAttribute : RequireHttpsAttribute
{
    protected override void HandleNonHttpsRequest(AuthorizationContext filterContext)
    {
        base.HandleNonHttpsRequest(filterContext);

        //alter the port in the base classes result
        var baseRedirect = filterContext.Result as RedirectResult;
        if (baseRedirect == null)
        {
            throw new Exception("No redirect was suppied from the base class");
        }

        var builder = new UriBuilder(baseRedirect.Url);
        var targetPort = 44301; //need this from settings
        if (builder.Port == targetPort) return; //already correct port

        //change the port
        builder.Port = targetPort;
        var redirectResult = new RedirectResult(builder.ToString());
        filterContext.Result = redirectResult;
    }
}

44301 is defined in the MVC project properties under SSL URL. My question is, is this accessible during runtime anywhere?


Education will open many doors for your child. But with education costs rising faster than the cost of living, those doors can be expensive to open. That's why now, more than ever, it's best to have a plan – a savings plan.
The first year of tuition for students enrolling in a Canadian university in 2035 could cost them as much as $27,274 – that's more than $112,000 over a four-year program. And as you can see below, tuition is only going to increase.The first year of tuition for students enrolling in a Canadian university in 2036 could cost them as much as $29,976 – that's more than $123,000 for a four-year program. And as you can see below, tuition is only going to increase.
Projections based on data from Statistics Canada, Tuition and Living Accommodation Costs for Full-time Students at Canadian Degree-granting Institutions Survey, 2016-2017. All fees and costs reflect a regular academic year of two semesters (8 months) for full-time (30 Credits) domestic students. Statistics Canada calculates weighted averages using the most current enrolment data available at Canadian degree-granting institutions at the time the data is released for a given reference period. Weighted averages include public and private institutions. Compulsory fees cover items such as Athletics, Health Services, Student Association fees, and others.
* "Without Residence" costs are calculated for students who live at home while pursuing their studies, not having to pay for either food or shelter costs.
Having my parent's endless support, including financial backing, allowed my brother and I to be the first members of our family to attend Canadian universities and pursue all the opportunities that have come with that experience.
Whether its trade school, a college diploma or university degree, post-secondary education is an investment with great returns for your child.