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National Register status sought for Main Library in Rapides Parish
Officials hope Rapides Parish's Main Library will join the National Register of Historic Places.
National Register status sought for Main Library in Rapides Parish Officials hope Rapides Parish's Main Library will join the National Register of Historic Places. Check out this story on thetowntalk.com: http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/local/2015/07/10/national-register-status-sought-main-library/29999019/
Richard Sharkey, rsharkey@thetowntalk.com, (318) 487-6490 Published 9:00 p.m. CT July 10, 2015 | Updated 9:05 p.m. CT July 10, 2015
Laura-Ellen Ayres, Rapides Parish Library system director, said a spot on the National Register of Historic Places is being sought for the Main Library (background), located on Washington Street in downtown Alexandria.(Photo: Melinda Martinez/The Town Talk)Buy Photo
The Main Library in downtown Alexandria is "an outstanding example of mid-century modern architecture," and Rapides Parish Library officials hope it can be added to National Register of Historic Places.
The Main Library, located at 411 Washington St., turned 50 years old in June, which made it eligible for possible inclusion on the National Register.
"I think it would be a great contribution to the Alexandria community to put this library on the National Register," said Laura-Ellen Ayres, director of the Rapides Parish Library system.
"The architecture of our Main Library building is quite unique," Ayres said.
"The architect was expressing a new idea about libraries" by having a lot of wide-open space as well as skylights allowing natural light to shine on the bookcases, she said.
"It's not a stuffy place. It was designed to be a light and airy place for people to meet and learn and explore their world."
Paul Smith of Historic Preservation Consulting in Alexandria has been hired to do the paperwork and research needed to try to get the Main Library building on the National Register.
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Smith, who also has been working toward getting National Register status for Huey P. Long Medical Center in Pineville, said the process for the decision on the Main Library could take about a year.
National Register status would bring prestige to the building.
"The honorific designation is the primary benefit to the library and the Library Board," Smith said.
If the building ultimately joins the National Register, "it can be a celebration of the library, what the style of the library represents, the fact that it was a very talented local architect whose design was incorporated into it, and hopefully then it receives its just national level of recognition," Smith said.
Rapides Parish police jurors meeting in committee have given unanimous approval to a motion authorizing the Rapides Parish Library to start the process to try to get the building on the National Register. That authorization will come up for an official Police Jury vote on July 20.
For a building to be considered for the National Register, Smith said, it must have significance related to architecture, association with a historic event or association with a historic person.
"In this case it will go in under the category of architecture as an outstanding example of mid-century modern architecture," Smith said.
He said some people might have an initial reaction of: "How can something that you remember the construction of be suddenly designated as historic?"
"As time moves on and that horizon sort of rolls up over, that's exactly what happens," Smith said.
The State Library of Louisiana archives has a 1960s drawing of the design of the interior of the Main Library, and information with it says: "Largest public library construction in Louisiana's 'building boom' is $385,000 headquarters structure soon to be completed for Rapides Parish Library system in Alexandria."
A drawing of the design of the outside of the Main Library hangs in the Huie-Dellmon House, where library system administrative offices are located.
An architectural rendering from the mid-1960s of the Rapides Parish Library's Main Library in downtown Alexandria hangs in the Huie-Dellmon House. Officials are seeking to have the Main Library, which just turned 50 years old, added to the National Register of Historic Places. (Photo: Melinda Martinez/The Town Talk)
Smith said the Main Library building was designed primarily by architect Gene Glankler of Glankler, Broadwell, DeKeyzer and Boutee architects and engineers.
He is looking forward to meeting with Glankler to get "a first-hand account of his thought process and what he was trying to express when he came up with the design for the library."
If the effort to get the building on the National Register is successful, Smith said, "I think they can use that as a cause for celebration that will help promote the library and the work that it does."
Ayres said National Register status would definitely be worthy of celebrating.
"If we ever get it done, we're going to have a big party," she said.
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Back from a reality show, Love Island star Tommy Fury will make his return to the ring on December 2st1 at London's Copper Box Arena. The smooth-talking 20-year-old light heavyweight appeared on the ITV2 hit show, ultimately partnering up with his now girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague. Fury placed his boxing career on pause to take part in the romantic reality show, having clocked two wins since turning professional in December 2018, marking the occasion with a win over Jevgenijs Andrejevs in his hometown of Manchester. He followed up his debut victory with a first round stoppage of Callum Ide in Leicester before swapping punching for Reality TV and topping up his tan on the Spanish island of Majorca over an eight-week period.
Despite his growing celebrity status, Fury has always maintained that his priority will always remain the sport of boxing and he will take the next step in his career in London against an opponent to be confirmed shortly. "I am delighted to welcome Tommy back into the fold on our huge end-of-year show at the Copper Box," said promoter Frank Warren. "Tommy is a young man so taking a little bit of time out to pursue a television experience will have done him no harm at all and we always felt certain that he would be back in the ring sooner rather than later. In this day and age it is important for boxers to project their personalities to the public and Tommy is now one of the best known young fighters in the business. Now he has got to turn his mind back to what he does best and that is boxing. I am sure his new army of fans will be supporting him every step of the way."
Further details of Tommy Fury's return to the ring on December 21st will be revealed at a press conference on Monday, at which he will be in attendance along with main event attraction and Heavyweight star Daniel 'Dynamite' Dubois.
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Get Your Ph.D Thesis Written By Scholars For Only 200 Bucks In Just Seven Days!
Kunal AnandUpdated on Apr 30, 2015, 16:05 IST
If you don't have the 2629745 minutes (or 5 years) to write your Ph.D degree thesis, you can get it in five. According to a FirstPost investigation, "a thriving industry of thesis production" will give you a ready-made thesis for anywhere between 10,000 to 20,000 Rupees. You can also get project reports, synopsis and assignments.
Where can you get the thesis?
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These guys, according to the investigation, operate near India's premier doctoral institutes like Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Delhi's Ber Sarai, a hub of IAS coaching is also a famous place to score a thesis. All you need to do is to drop in at the local 'Photostat shop' to pick up your dissertations and projects.
It is not hush-hush either
These theses are not created by novices either, faculty members of many prestigious institutions like IIT and JNU help prepare these theses, and sometimes they're available for as cheap as Rs. 200.
No seriously, it is out in the open
Bharat Books & Projects owner Satyadeep Prashar's business card advertises "customised thesis, project reports, synopsis and assignments for BBA, MBA, BCA, MCA, M.Phil, Ph.D, Law, Journalism and Tourism". He told Firstpost: "We specialise in international dissertations and assignments.
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The computers at these shops have "hundreds of folders" with course names, and you can access specific folders to search for what you want.
Where do photocopy shop owners get such scholarly stuff?
"The research works available with us have either been bought from college and university libraries or copied and pasted from internet," salesmen told the journalist.
The rate card decides how original your paper will be
Rs 200-400: you'll have no clue if it's original or not
Rs 2,000: a bit of paraphrasing and the latest numbers and figures
Rs 2 per word (with 50 upfront payment): "fresh and original content of desired topic and length within 10-15 days with full guarantee of non-plagiarism".
Shop owner Amit Choudhary offered a high quality project report on a psychology topic 'Sex and sexuality and gendered bodies'. "We will get it done in a week for Rs 2 per word" without any "violation of copyrights as it will be written by a subject expert".
Along with "dedicated faculties and subject experts" working on these papers, software like Turnitin are used to check for plagiarism.
Who are these "subject experts"?
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Instead of the shops contacting faculty at India's premium colleges, the teachers reach out them! "We cannot disclose it and you don't need to bother about it. We do not need to approach them. Most of the time, they contact us to check whether we have any order for writing." said Prashar of Bharat Books & Projects.
Who are their clients?
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Students at international institutes are their biggest buyers, and also spend the most on original theses. Delhi kids are cheap, picking up readymade thesis at Rs 200 to Rs 400, or a bit of rehash on research reports for 2,000 Rupees.
"Students from here generally buy the readymade theses because they are cheaper and can be re-used with little effort. But those who study abroad want original content and therefore, we get bulk orders from them. They make the payment either online or against cash by someone known to them who lives here. In the assured time, we deliver them the thesis through e-mail," a salesman told journalist.
And professors are cool with this?
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According to Delhi University Political Science Professor Saroj Giri, who teaches Political Science at University of Delhi, "Students buy the theses from the grey market because of compulsion, not by choice. People are using these unethical means because they lack required thought process and writing skills. Everyone is not so fortunate that he or she gets admission in DU, JNU and other prestigious universities which nurture its students and encourage them to do their work on their own. They are not trained and coached as they should be at other places. But they need a doctorate degree for a job in college. Therefore, in absence of proper guidance, they find it easy to adopt the short cut way of making and submitting thesis without fieldwork."
But some professors don't agree, calling it "horrible and disaster for academics".
According to Professor Ajit Jha of Delhi University, "There can be no justification for obtaining a degree without adequate talent. You do not have the right to play with the future of thousands of student whom you teach. It is most unfortunate and horrible. It is disastrous for academics."
So, the most important question: can you buy your way to a PhD from India's leading universities?
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Dr Tanweer Fazal, Associate Professor at JNU doubts it being that common for prestigious universities to let you buy your way to a Ph.D: "I doubt such practices are rampant in any prestigious university. There are so many checks and balances to avoid plagiarism. We know the capability of our students. We supervise their works. Before approving their work, they are asked so many questions to ensure that whatever has been written is his or her original work. We check the soft copy of the thesis submitted by them on plagiarism software. Then only it gets passed."
M Reyaz, doctoral candidate at Jamia Millia Islamia said that while dissertations and project reports are for graduate and post-graduate courses like MBA, engineering, for private colleges, you can't just chill for 5 years and casually submit something at the last minute to elite universities like Jamia, JNU or DU. he said, "My supervisor wants monthly update of not only what I am writing, but also what I am reading. Further with the plagiarism tracking software it has become even more difficult now."
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Update: British actress Lashana Lynch is in negotiations to take over the role left by DeWanda Wise in Captain Marvel. Lynch is best known for playing the lead role in the ABC period drama series Still Star-Crossed. Our original story continues below.
Between starring in a hit Netflix original series by Spike Lee and graduating to the Marvel comic book movie Captain Marvel, DeWanda Wise was about to be very busy. But even the She's Gotta Have It star can't have it all.
Three months after her casting was announced, DeWanda Wise has left her Captain Marvel role due to scheduling conflicts.
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She's Gotta Have It is based on Spike Lee's debut 1986 film and follows Wise's Nola Darling as she juggles dating three men with her art career. The series was renewed for Season 2 in January, just as Wise joined the cast of Captain Marvel.
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The nation's allotments are providing a vital sanctuary for bees, it has been claimed.
Allotments offer the best habitats for bees, according to the results of the first Great British Bee Count.
But parks and roadside verges need improving to make them more bee-friendly, the report warned.
More than 23,000 people used an app to log sightings of 832,000 bees during a 12-week project this summer.
Allotments came top, offering the type of habitat where the highest number of bees were seen per count: an average of 12 compared to the countryside (10), garden (8), school grounds (7), park (7) and roadside (4).
Yellow and black bumble bees were the most spotted type of bee in all regions, with 304,857 sightings.
Honey bees were the second most seen in all regions (193,837) with 42 per cent seen in rural areas, 30 per cent in suburbs and 28 per cent in urban plots.
Despite numbers counted, scientists warned that British bees are in "serious decline" with 71 out of our 267 species under threat, and more than 20 already extinct.
Bee expert Professor Dave Goulson said the survey "highlighted the importance of allotments in providing essential habitats for bees that pollinate home-grown fruit and veg".
But he called for less mowing and more wildflowers along road verges, to benefit pollinators.


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This self-assessment of your household wastewater treatment system is an important part of keeping your wastewater treatment system working properly. You should complete it if you use a septic system or similar system to treat household wastewater. It will help you evaluate conditions around your home that could threaten your drinking water quality, and it can prove extremely valuable if you derive your drinking water from a private well. Please read this introductory information carefully before completing your self-assessment.
Your responses to this self-assessment are for your use. Although completing this self-assessment is voluntary, taking a few minutes to respond to it may help identify activities that could lead to septic system and/or water quality problems. You are encouraged to involve your spouse and/or children in completing your self-assessment. If you need other help or follow-up information, contact your county Extension office.
Most rural homes use some type of septic system to treat household wastewater. These systems generally are economical and effective in treating these wastes. However, your septic system must be properly designed, installed, and maintained to reduce possible harmful impacts to the groundwater that supplies your drinking water, or to surface waters such as nearby streams.
A well-functioning septic system poses little risk to drinking water. A poorly operating septic system is a potential source of disease-causing bacteria, viruses, household chemicals, and nitrates. If significant amounts of any of these enter drinking water, they could produce health problems for you, your family, your pets and livestock, or your neighbors.
A properly designed and functioning septic system breaks down harmful bacteria. In some cases, local conditions may keep a septic system from performing as designed. For example, liquid in the septic system may flow to an area where water frequently pools near the surface, or the soil under the septic drain field may drain poorly. If this happens, the system may not completely treat wastewater, and you may unknowingly "recycle" poorly treated wastewater into your home with your drinking water.
To avoid problems, install your septic system in an approved location and maintain it properly. Install a new or replacement septic system in well-drained, sandy soil and as far as possible from your well. Pump out your septic tank regularly to keep it working smoothly and extend the life of the system. Your septic system will work better and need less maintenance if you reduce the amount of wastewater and solids—such as food wastes and paper towels—entering the system. Throw away these solid wastes in your household garbage.
To protect your drinking water quality, locate your septic system and all potential contamination sources as far as possible from your well. The Mississippi State Department of Health requires that new septic tanks be installed at least 50 feet from a well. Septic tank drain fields must be at least 100 feet from a well. Although an existing septic system closer to a well may be safe, it is important to maintain these systems properly. State health laws also require all household wastewater, including sink, tub, shower, and wash water, to enter the septic system. Discharging household wastewater off your property violates state health laws. Before installing a new septic system, check with your county health department for any additional requirements.
If you plan to install a new septic system or have questions about your existing system, contact the Mississippi State Department of Health–Division of On-site Wastewater, your county health department, or a licensed installer. If you have questions about your drinking water, contact your county health department or your county Extension office. Contact your county Extension office for information on maintaining your septic system or other water quality information. Contact information for these agencies is provided at the end of this publication.
Your drinking water is least likely to be contaminated by your septic system if you use as many of the low-risk practices in this self-assessment as you can reasonably follow. You may not be able to use all low-risk practices, but use as many as practical to protect your water quality. As you complete your self-assessment, do not be alarmed if you check several or even many high-risk statements. That does not automatically mean you have water quality problems. It could, however, mean your attention is needed to avoid potential problems.
This self-assessment is a series of three-part statements, each with a low, medium, and high ranking. This ranking relates to the level of risk to your drinking water quality or other environmental risks associated with that activity or condition. First, read all statements in each set, and then check the ranking that best describes conditions around your home. Remember, this self-assessment is for your information, and your goal is to apply as many low-risk practices as you can.
Bold type means, in addition to being a high-risk practice, this activity violates Mississippi health or water quality laws. Always keep in mind that, although regulations are important, they should not be the only factor in decisions to protect drinking water quality. Many unregulated activities around your home or on your farm can affect water quality. Consider these regulations as minimum safe requirements, and locate your septic system and other pollution sources farther from your well if possible.
Low: Your septic system (tank and drain field) is more than 100 feet downhill from a well or other water source.
Medium: Your septic system is more than 100 feet from and on the same grade with a well or other water source.
High: Your septic tank is less than 50 feet from a well or other water source, or your septic drain field is less than 100 feet from a well or other water source.
Low: Your septic system is installed in deep, well-drained, sandy soil to allow full absorption of wastewater. The area around the system is well drained, and no water pools on the surface.
Medium: Your septic tank is installed in deep, medium-textured soil that drains reasonably well. No water collects near the area except in heavy rains.
High: Your septic tank is installed in shallow, coarse-textured, gravelly soil or in very fine clay soil that absorbs wastewater poorly. Water pools often near the septic system.
Low: No trees are within 50 feet of your septic tank drain field. You've never had a problem with roots in the drain field lines.
Medium: No big trees are within 25 feet of your septic tank drain field. You add a root inhibitor to your septic system as needed to control roots or cut roots to keep them from getting near drain field lines.
High: Trees or shrubs are 10 feet or less from your septic tank drain field. You've removed roots from drain field lines at least once and make no effort to prevent root regrowth.
Low: You have septic tank scum and sludge levels checked each year and your septic tank pumped out every 4 years or less.
Medium: You have scum and sludge levels checked every 2 years and your tank pumped out about once every 6 years.
High: You've never pumped out your septic tank, don't know if it has ever been pumped out, or don't remember the last year it was pumped out.
Low: No vehicles or farm equipment are ever driven over your septic tank or drain field.
Medium: You occasionally drive vehicles over your septic tank system but don't cross it with heavy farm equipment.
High: You often drive over your septic tank and drain field with vehicles and heavy farm equipment.
Low: Your home has water-saving faucets and you repair leaking faucets quickly. You also conserve water as much as possible.
Medium: Your home has no water-saving faucets, but you try to conserve water. You repair leaking faucets when you have time.
High: You generally aren't concerned with conserving water or repairing leaking faucets. Your home has no water-saving faucets.
Low: Your septic system is less than 10 years old.
Medium: Your septic system is 10 to 25 years old.
High: Your septic system is more than 25 years old or you don't know how old your septic system is.
Low: You put leftover food wastes in household garbage (not in your food disposal). You also don't put grease, oil, fat, or coffee grounds down your sink or flush paper towels, disposable diapers, or other products down the toilet.
Medium: You use a food disposal fewer than five times a week and put grease, oil, fat, or coffee grounds down your sink fewer than three times a week. You occasionally flush paper towels, disposable diapers, or other products down the toilet.
High: You use a food disposal daily and regularly put grease, oil, fat, or coffee grounds down the sink. You regularly flush paper towels, disposable diapers, or other products down the toilet.
Low: You help keep your septic system working properly by never disposing of toxic materials like paint, solvents, pesticides, or other materials in the system.
Medium: You dispose of toxic materials like paint, solvents, pesticides, and other materials in your septic system about once a year.
High: You dispose of toxic materials like paint, solvents, pesticides, and other materials in your septic system more than three times a year.
Low: Your septic system functions as intended and never "backs up" in your home.
Medium: Your septic system backs up in your home only once or twice a year.
High: Your septic system backs up in your home more than three times a year, indicating a clogged drain field or other problems.
Low: Wastewater from your sink, tub, shower, and wash enters your septic system along with other sewage.
Medium: Wastewater from your sink, tub, shower, and wash water enters an approved treatment area more than 100 feet downhill from a well or water source.
High: Wastewater from your sink, tub, shower, and wash water is discharged with no treatment less than 100 feet from a well or is discharged off your property.
Low: Your septic system works properly, and sewage never comes to the ground surface.
Medium: You notice sewage from your septic system surfacing on your property about once or twice a year.
High: You often notice odors or sewage surfacing on your property, or discharge from your septic system flows off your property, or you have no septic system to treat household wastewater.
For other information about your septic system or water quality, contact your county Extension office.
Revised by Jason Barrett, PhD, Assistant Extension Professor, Center for Government and Community Development, from an earlier edition by Jimmy Bonner, PhD, former Home-A-Syst program coordinator, in cooperation with the Mississippi State Department of Health.


Print, then hand out self-monitoring sheets to students according to their target sounds. Provide a green, yellow, and red coloring utensil.
(green for correct, yellow for nearly correct, red for incorrect).
Students can store these sheets in their speech folders, or simply record their performances on their running record sheets.
Print, then hand out your preferred running record form.
Have students fill it in after completing a self-monitoring form.
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Q: Image not scaling correctly for each device screen I am having problems with multi image in the new GUI builder. It doesn't scale as should with individual skin or device screen. Is there another way to add multi image to scale according to screen size in the code?
I got this done very well in the old GUI builder. This is preventing me from having my app update.

A: Open the designer and verify that the image is indeed a multi-image and that resolutions exist for all the right DPI's.
Look at the code and verify that the image is fetched using getImage(String) and isn't manipulated in any way.
Verify that you are using Label and not ScaleImageLabel or some similar class.
The Phoenix demo was created using the new GUI builder and uses a lot of multi-images.

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package deploylog

import (
	"net/http"
	"net/url"
	"reflect"
	"testing"
	"time"

	kapi "k8s.io/kubernetes/pkg/api"
	"k8s.io/kubernetes/pkg/api/errors"
	"k8s.io/kubernetes/pkg/api/unversioned"
	ktestclient "k8s.io/kubernetes/pkg/client/unversioned/testclient"
	kubeletclient "k8s.io/kubernetes/pkg/kubelet/client"
	genericrest "k8s.io/kubernetes/pkg/registry/generic/rest"
	"k8s.io/kubernetes/pkg/runtime"
	"k8s.io/kubernetes/pkg/watch"

	"github.com/openshift/origin/pkg/client/testclient"
	"github.com/openshift/origin/pkg/deploy/api"
	deploytest "github.com/openshift/origin/pkg/deploy/api/test"
	deployutil "github.com/openshift/origin/pkg/deploy/util"

	// install all APIs
	_ "github.com/openshift/origin/pkg/api/install"
)

var testSelector = map[string]string{"test": "rest"}

func makeDeployment(version int) kapi.ReplicationController {
	deployment, _ := deployutil.MakeDeployment(deploytest.OkDeploymentConfig(version), kapi.Codecs.LegacyCodec(api.SchemeGroupVersion))
	deployment.Namespace = kapi.NamespaceDefault
	deployment.Spec.Selector = testSelector
	return *deployment
}

func makeDeploymentList(versions int) *kapi.ReplicationControllerList {
	list := &kapi.ReplicationControllerList{}
	for v := 1; v <= versions; v++ {
		list.Items = append(list.Items, makeDeployment(v))
	}
	return list
}

var (
	fakePodList = &kapi.PodList{
		Items: []kapi.Pod{
			{
				ObjectMeta: kapi.ObjectMeta{
					Name:              "config-5-application-pod-1",
					Namespace:         kapi.NamespaceDefault,
					CreationTimestamp: unversioned.Date(2016, time.February, 1, 1, 0, 1, 0, time.UTC),
					Labels:            testSelector,
				},
				Spec: kapi.PodSpec{
					Containers: []kapi.Container{
						{
							Name: "config-5-container-1",
						},
					},
					NodeName: "some-host",
				},
			},
			{
				ObjectMeta: kapi.ObjectMeta{
					Name:              "config-5-application-pod-2",
					Namespace:         kapi.NamespaceDefault,
					CreationTimestamp: unversioned.Date(2016, time.February, 1, 1, 0, 3, 0, time.UTC),
					Labels:            testSelector,
				},
				Spec: kapi.PodSpec{
					Containers: []kapi.Container{
						{
							Name: "config-5-container-2",
						},
					},
					NodeName: "some-host",
				},
			},
		},
	}
)

// mockREST mocks a DeploymentLog REST
func mockREST(version, desired int, status api.DeploymentStatus) *REST {
	connectionInfo := &kubeletclient.HTTPKubeletClient{Config: &kubeletclient.KubeletClientConfig{EnableHttps: true, Port: 12345}, Client: &http.Client{}}

	// Fake deploymentConfig
	config := deploytest.OkDeploymentConfig(version)
	fakeDn := testclient.NewSimpleFake(config)
	fakeDn.PrependReactor("get", "deploymentconfigs", func(action ktestclient.Action) (handled bool, ret runtime.Object, err error) {
		return true, config, nil
	})

	// Used for testing validation errors prior to getting replication controllers.
	if desired > version {
		return &REST{
			ConfigGetter:   fakeDn,
			ConnectionInfo: connectionInfo,
			Timeout:        defaultTimeout,
		}
	}

	// Fake deployments
	fakeDeployments := makeDeploymentList(version)
	fakeRn := ktestclient.NewSimpleFake(fakeDeployments)
	fakeRn.PrependReactor("get", "replicationcontrollers", func(action ktestclient.Action) (handled bool, ret runtime.Object, err error) {
		return true, &fakeDeployments.Items[desired-1], nil
	})

	// Fake watcher for deployments
	fakeWatch := watch.NewFake()
	fakeRn.PrependWatchReactor("replicationcontrollers", ktestclient.DefaultWatchReactor(fakeWatch, nil))
	obj := &fakeDeployments.Items[desired-1]
	obj.Annotations[api.DeploymentStatusAnnotation] = string(status)
	go fakeWatch.Add(obj)

	fakePn := ktestclient.NewSimpleFake()
	if status == api.DeploymentStatusComplete {
		// If the deployment is complete, we will try to get the logs from the oldest
		// application pod...
		fakePn.PrependReactor("list", "pods", func(action ktestclient.Action) (handled bool, ret runtime.Object, err error) {
			return true, fakePodList, nil
		})
		fakePn.PrependReactor("get", "pods", func(action ktestclient.Action) (handled bool, ret runtime.Object, err error) {
			return true, &fakePodList.Items[0], nil
		})
	} else {
		// ...otherwise try to get the logs from the deployer pod.
		fakeDeployer := &kapi.Pod{
			ObjectMeta: kapi.ObjectMeta{
				Name:      deployutil.DeployerPodNameForDeployment(obj.Name),
				Namespace: kapi.NamespaceDefault,
			},
			Spec: kapi.PodSpec{
				Containers: []kapi.Container{
					{
						Name: deployutil.DeployerPodNameForDeployment(obj.Name) + "-container",
					},
				},
				NodeName: "some-host",
			},
		}
		fakePn.PrependReactor("get", "pods", func(action ktestclient.Action) (handled bool, ret runtime.Object, err error) {
			return true, fakeDeployer, nil
		})
	}

	return &REST{
		ConfigGetter:     fakeDn,
		DeploymentGetter: fakeRn,
		PodGetter:        fakePn,
		ConnectionInfo:   connectionInfo,
		Timeout:          defaultTimeout,
	}
}

func TestRESTGet(t *testing.T) {
	ctx := kapi.NewDefaultContext()

	tests := []struct {
		testName    string
		rest        *REST
		name        string
		opts        runtime.Object
		expected    runtime.Object
		expectedErr error
	}{
		{
			testName: "running deployment",
			rest:     mockREST(1, 1, api.DeploymentStatusRunning),
			name:     "config",
			opts:     &api.DeploymentLogOptions{Follow: true, Version: intp(1)},
			expected: &genericrest.LocationStreamer{
				Location: &url.URL{
					Scheme:   "https",
					Host:     "some-host:12345",
					Path:     "/containerLogs/default/config-1-deploy/config-1-deploy-container",
					RawQuery: "follow=true",
				},
				Transport:       nil,
				ContentType:     "text/plain",
				Flush:           true,
				ResponseChecker: genericrest.NewGenericHttpResponseChecker(kapi.Resource("pod"), "config-1-deploy"),
			},
			expectedErr: nil,
		},
		{
			testName: "complete deployment",
			rest:     mockREST(5, 5, api.DeploymentStatusComplete),
			name:     "config",
			opts:     &api.DeploymentLogOptions{Follow: true, Version: intp(5)},
			expected: &genericrest.LocationStreamer{
				Location: &url.URL{
					Scheme:   "https",
					Host:     "some-host:12345",
					Path:     "/containerLogs/default/config-5-application-pod-1/config-5-container-1",
					RawQuery: "follow=true",
				},
				Transport:       nil,
				ContentType:     "text/plain",
				Flush:           true,
				ResponseChecker: genericrest.NewGenericHttpResponseChecker(kapi.Resource("pod"), "config-5-application-pod-1"),
			},
			expectedErr: nil,
		},
		{
			testName: "previous failed deployment",
			rest:     mockREST(3, 2, api.DeploymentStatusFailed),
			name:     "config",
			opts:     &api.DeploymentLogOptions{Follow: false, Version: intp(2)},
			expected: &genericrest.LocationStreamer{
				Location: &url.URL{
					Scheme: "https",
					Host:   "some-host:12345",
					Path:   "/containerLogs/default/config-2-deploy/config-2-deploy-container",
				},
				Transport:       nil,
				ContentType:     "text/plain",
				Flush:           false,
				ResponseChecker: genericrest.NewGenericHttpResponseChecker(kapi.Resource("pod"), "config-2-deploy"),
			},
			expectedErr: nil,
		},
		{
			testName: "previous deployment",
			rest:     mockREST(3, 2, api.DeploymentStatusFailed),
			name:     "config",
			opts:     &api.DeploymentLogOptions{Follow: false, Previous: true},
			expected: &genericrest.LocationStreamer{
				Location: &url.URL{
					Scheme: "https",
					Host:   "some-host:12345",
					Path:   "/containerLogs/default/config-2-deploy/config-2-deploy-container",
				},
				Transport:       nil,
				ContentType:     "text/plain",
				Flush:           false,
				ResponseChecker: genericrest.NewGenericHttpResponseChecker(kapi.Resource("pod"), "config-2-deploy"),
			},
			expectedErr: nil,
		},
		{
			testName:    "non-existent previous deployment",
			rest:        mockREST(1 /* won't be used */, 101, ""),
			name:        "config",
			opts:        &api.DeploymentLogOptions{Follow: false, Previous: true},
			expected:    nil,
			expectedErr: errors.NewBadRequest("no previous deployment exists for deploymentConfig \"config\""),
		},
	}

	for _, test := range tests {
		got, err := test.rest.Get(ctx, test.name, test.opts)
		if err != nil && test.expectedErr != nil && err.Error() != test.expectedErr.Error() {
			t.Errorf("%s: error mismatch: expected %v, got %v", test.testName, test.expectedErr, err)
			continue
		}
		if err != nil && test.expectedErr == nil {
			t.Errorf("%s: error mismatch: expected no error, got %v", test.testName, err)
			continue
		}
		if err == nil && test.expectedErr != nil {
			t.Errorf("%s: error mismatch: expected %v, got no error", test.testName, test.expectedErr)
			continue
		}
		if !reflect.DeepEqual(got, test.expected) {
			t.Errorf("%s: location streamer mismatch: expected\n%#v\ngot\n%#v\n", test.testName, test.expected, got)
			e := test.expected.(*genericrest.LocationStreamer)
			a := got.(*genericrest.LocationStreamer)
			t.Errorf("%s: expected url:\n%v\ngot:\n%v\n", test.testName, e.Location, a.Location)
		}
	}
}

// TODO: These kind of functions seem to be used in lots of places
// We should move it in a common location
func intp(num int64) *int64 {
	return &num
}

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Mind Wanderings
The Writing of Joe Broadmeadow
Thoughts, Ramblings, Short Stories, and Novels
Forget the Silent Majority Worry about the Soft-Spoken One
March 28, 2018 March 28, 2018 Joe Broadmeadow2 Comments
U.S. President Richard Nixon on November 3, 1969, said, "And so tonight—to you, the great silent majority of my fellow Americans—I ask for your support." Nixon's plea to this so-called 'silent majority' is similar to Mr. Trump's pandering to his not-so-silent and decreasing supporters.
Both presidents missed the point.
The majority of Americans are neither silent nor rabid. They are mostly reasoned, rarely pugnacious, and care deeply about their country. They are neither "my country, right or wrong" zealots nor "America has failed in its responsibilities" apologists.
If they are guilty of anything, it is an innate sense that America can survive any administration, any do-nothing Congress, or any political crisis. Yet, when faced with such a mess, this soft-spoken majority will rise to the occasion and let their voices be heard at the polls.
They do not focus on party affiliation, Congressional majorities, or rhetoric. What they focus on is ensuring the country steers itself back to the slightly conservative side of centrist policies.
It has been the hallmark of the most successful periods in American history.
Resisting involvement in European internecine wars until it became necessary.
Formulating trade and foreign policies guided by a modicum of consideration for any adverse effect on the rest of the world.
Implementing meaningful government programs to sustain and support people in need while assuring an equal opportunity to rise out of poverty through access to education and hard work.
Some would argue we have stepped away from that America. I would agree. Post-World War II America went through growing pains as a world power, stumbling in places, i.e., Vietnam, South America, while achieving great things elsewhere.
The changing nature of asymmetric warfare, the growing number of nuclear-armed countries, and globalization has changed the geopolitical world we live in.
And we must change with it.
The fissure of partisan politics has grown over the last several Presidential administrations, hastened by the death of a Congress once guided by the art of compromise.
Through this, the majority of Americans may have lost their focus. But no more. The rising tide of change is evident everywhere. No longer will the majority of Americans sit back and let the screamers and the schemers control the field. No longer will lobbyists pull the strings of the PAC money addicted Congress. No longer will the country suffer a President who embarrasses America on the world stage
The soft-spoken majority will not raise their voices, chant slogans, or poison the public discourse with lies or 'fake' anything. They will take to the ballot box and send a clear and unambiguous message.
"Give us back the America we love."
Congress, gridlock, hope for America, Politics, Trump
A School Shooting and America's Collective Sigh of Relief
Another Journey…
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Marched with our local kids last Saturday. The kids were amazing and so articulate. They ran the show. We were just a bunch of old hippies supporting them. Next month marks the 48th anniversary of the Kent State Shootings. My husband was there, then went to DC to protest the war. I wonder where the rest of our generation is? You'd think there would be a mass of oldsters in the streets…
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1. Tell my daughters I love them several times a day.
2. Find Don a new wife who the girls like.
3. Record birthday messages for the girls every year until they're 18.
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5. Smoke and drink as much as I want.
6. Say what I'm thinking.
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The 3D nature of a real un-dismantled electrical contact interface
Constantinos Roussos, Jonathan Swingler
Institute of Mechanical, Process & Energy Engineering
Energy Academy
A 3D contact analysis and modeling suite of tools are developed and introduced in this work. The "3D Contact Map" of an electrical contact interface is presented demonstrating the 3D nature of the contact. It gives information on where the electrical contact spots in a 3D surface profile are located. An X-ray Computer Tomography (CT) technique is used to collect the 3D data to a resolution of around 5. μ. m of a real un-dismantled contact interface for analysis. Previous work by Lalechos and Swingler presented "2D Contact Map" on a 2D contact profile from collected 3D data to a resolution of around 8. μ. m. The main advantages of both 3D and 2D mapping techniques focus on the fact that they are non-destructive and there is no need to dismantle the component of interest. This current work focuses on the 3D mapping technique showing its advantages over the 2D mapping technique. For test purposes, a 16. A rated AC single pole switch is scanned after two different current loading tests (0. A and 16. A). A comparison for the total mechanical area of contact, the number of contact spots and the total contact resistance is conducted using both the 2D and 3D mapping techniques to a resolution of around 5. μ.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2015.01.078
Contact area
X-ray CT
10.1016/j.wear.2015.01.078
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Tomography Engineering & Materials Science
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Switches Engineering & Materials Science
Jonathan Swingler
J.Swingler@hw.ac.uk
School of Engineering & Physical Sciences - Associate Professor
School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Institute of Mechanical, Process & Energy Engineering - Associate Professor
Research Centres and Themes, Energy Academy - Associate Professor
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Roussos, C., & Swingler, J. (2015). The 3D nature of a real un-dismantled electrical contact interface. Wear, 328-329, 115-122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2015.01.078
Roussos, Constantinos ; Swingler, Jonathan. / The 3D nature of a real un-dismantled electrical contact interface. In: Wear. 2015 ; Vol. 328-329. pp. 115-122.
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abstract = "A 3D contact analysis and modeling suite of tools are developed and introduced in this work. The {"}3D Contact Map{"} of an electrical contact interface is presented demonstrating the 3D nature of the contact. It gives information on where the electrical contact spots in a 3D surface profile are located. An X-ray Computer Tomography (CT) technique is used to collect the 3D data to a resolution of around 5. μ. m of a real un-dismantled contact interface for analysis. Previous work by Lalechos and Swingler presented {"}2D Contact Map{"} on a 2D contact profile from collected 3D data to a resolution of around 8. μ. m. The main advantages of both 3D and 2D mapping techniques focus on the fact that they are non-destructive and there is no need to dismantle the component of interest. This current work focuses on the 3D mapping technique showing its advantages over the 2D mapping technique. For test purposes, a 16. A rated AC single pole switch is scanned after two different current loading tests (0. A and 16. A). A comparison for the total mechanical area of contact, the number of contact spots and the total contact resistance is conducted using both the 2D and 3D mapping techniques to a resolution of around 5. μ.",
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author = "Constantinos Roussos and Jonathan Swingler",
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journal = "Wear",
Roussos, C & Swingler, J 2015, 'The 3D nature of a real un-dismantled electrical contact interface', Wear, vol. 328-329, pp. 115-122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2015.01.078
The 3D nature of a real un-dismantled electrical contact interface. / Roussos, Constantinos; Swingler, Jonathan.
In: Wear, Vol. 328-329, 05.04.2015, p. 115-122.
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AB - A 3D contact analysis and modeling suite of tools are developed and introduced in this work. The "3D Contact Map" of an electrical contact interface is presented demonstrating the 3D nature of the contact. It gives information on where the electrical contact spots in a 3D surface profile are located. An X-ray Computer Tomography (CT) technique is used to collect the 3D data to a resolution of around 5. μ. m of a real un-dismantled contact interface for analysis. Previous work by Lalechos and Swingler presented "2D Contact Map" on a 2D contact profile from collected 3D data to a resolution of around 8. μ. m. The main advantages of both 3D and 2D mapping techniques focus on the fact that they are non-destructive and there is no need to dismantle the component of interest. This current work focuses on the 3D mapping technique showing its advantages over the 2D mapping technique. For test purposes, a 16. A rated AC single pole switch is scanned after two different current loading tests (0. A and 16. A). A comparison for the total mechanical area of contact, the number of contact spots and the total contact resistance is conducted using both the 2D and 3D mapping techniques to a resolution of around 5. μ.
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Dr. Barer holds numerous professional awards, including the "Key Visionary Award" (Pontifical Council of Culture, Vatican and the Stem for Life Foundation), "Chairman's Award" (R&D Council of New Jersey), "Corporate Leadership Award" (Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation "Lifetime Achievement Award" (International Myeloma Foundation), "Outstanding Individual" (Biotech Meeting 2010), "Dream & Promise Award" (Children's Brain Tumor Foundation), "Odyssey Award" (Center for Medicine in the Public Interest), "Corporate Vision Award" (Gilda's Club), "Sparkle of Hope Award" (Community Hope), "Master Entrepreneur" (Ernst & Young), "Hall of Distinguished Alumni" (Rutgers University Alumni Federation), "Dr. Sol J. Barer Award for Vision, Innovation and Leadership" (BioNJ), "Science and Technology Industry Medal" (R&D Council of NJ), "Rutgers University Graduate School Distinguished Alumnus Award," "Winthrop-Sears Medal" (Chemists Club and the Chemical Heritage Foundation), "Albert Einstein Award in Life Sciences" (Global Capital Associates and Jerusalem Fund, Israel), and "DART/NYU Biotechnology Achievement Award" (Biotechnology Study Center of the NYU School of Medicine).
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Following the very busy month of October, I have had a couple of quite relaxing days, catching up on gardening. It's seen Maureen and I enjoying a walk along the promenade viewing the wonderful vista of the Lakeland mountains and the tranquillity of a calm Irish Sea, ebbing twice a day in and out of Morecambe Bay. The weather has been very kind to us and we have enjoyed some wonderful autumnal days.
A very enlightening talk by Geraldene Greenhalgh.
On Saturday 3 November, Maureen and I travelled to Preston where we enjoyed a lunch with some of our friends from Morecambe. We booked into our hotel and spent a couple of hours shopping before changing and making our way to Saul Street, the Masonic hall in Preston. This evening we were to enjoy the delights of dinner and entertainment on the occasion of the annual 'Charity Stewards Dinner' in support of the MCF 2021 Festival. Some 140 brethren and their ladies enjoyed a delicious meal followed by great entertainment from 'The Chuckletruck` a four-piece, family affair, band who gave us humour and music to dance the night away. The raffle and the auction raised a tremendous amount of money for the Festival and I was presented with a cheque for £2,021. Thank you to all who arranged the event and to all who so kindly supported it.
The next day, after a good night`s sleep and a hearty breakfast we set off home via Garstang and called at the Barton Grange Garden Centre, which was packed with visitors viewing the Christmas lights and decorations. What a wonderful sight.
On the Monday I caught up with some more paper work in the morning and then late afternoon Maureen and I, together with Keith and Beryl Kemp, travelled to Barrow in Furness and the Fairfield Masonic Centre. We were visiting for the meeting of Lonsdale Lodge of Installed Masters who were having a talk delivered by Geraldene Greenhalgh on the `Order of Women Freemasons. ` The meeting was enjoyed by some 85 brethren and their ladies and I believe that we all made our daily advancement with the knowledge imparted to us. Following this very enlightening talk we enjoyed the delights of dinner and friendship before returning around the bay to Morecambe.
On 6 November, I travelled to Liverpool with David Grainger, Peter Schofield and Graham Halsall for a meeting of Jacques de Molay Preceptory, meeting at Hope Street. It has been quite some time since I have had the opportunity to attend my Knights Templar Order and I had a thoroughly enjoyable and very relaxed meeting.
Congratulations to Andrew Jones of Yachtman`s Lodge.
The next day I was off to Woolton Golf Club that afternoon with Keith Kemp. No, not playing golf but attending the installation meeting of Yachtman`s Lodge No 3698. We received a warm welcome and a cup of tea and a biscuit upon our arrival, from Tommy. What a lovely welcome. I entered into a full lodge room and then we all witnessed an excellent installation ceremony. Andrew Jones was installed by his father Len Jones with assistance from other past masters of the lodge. I was delighted receive a wonderful donation to the 2021 Festival. Following the ceremony, we adjourned to the bar for pre-dinner dinks and then onto the dinner in the dining room where the walls are clad with past Captains of the golf club. One or two familiar faces in this gallery even though they were younger men at the time. A great evening was had by us all.
Thursday 8 November and first thing that morning I was off to Leyland for the AGM of the WLFC. Despite much advertising for this meeting it was not well attended by members of the Province. We were all brought up to date on the present status of our charity by the chairman Mark Mathews and the CEO Stephen Kayne and then we had two most interesting talks, firstly on the Blood Bikes which we donated and secondly from 'Lifelites', a charity which we supported this year. These were very well received by all who were present.
On the Friday afternoon Maureen and I travelled to Grange over Sands. We were staying at the Cumbria Grand Hotel for the weekend. After checking into the hotel, I was picked up by Keith Kemp and we travelled into Grange, heading for the Masonic hall where we made a surprise visit to Arthur John Brogdan Lodge No 1715. It was their business meeting, but John Martin gave a most interesting talk on the history of the early years of the lodge. What a great night we had which included a meat and potato pie with mushy peas and pickles followed by cheese and biscuits. The brethren were well and truly surprised to see us.
The next morning, after a hearty breakfast Maureen and I, together with many other friends set off for a long, brisk walk along the Grange promenade. It was strange viewing Morecambe from this side of the bay as the tide was coming in. I must say I think that the bay looks better from Morecambe with the Lakeland hills as the back drop. This evening we attended the Furness and South Lakeland Group 'Black & White Ball' in support of the 2021 Festival. What a wonderful evening we all enjoyed! After dinner we watched a marvellous `Firework ` display then danced until midnight. The event, organised by Richard Wilcock, was attended by over 170 brethren and their wives. A fantastic occasion.
Maureen and I at the 'Black & White Charity Ball' with Michelle and Peter Schofield (left) and Jackie and Richard Wilcock (right).
Sunday 11 November dawned and after yet another hearty breakfast we travelled back to Morecambe. Just time to unpack and change and then Maureen and I were off to Brookfield Masonic Hall, Westhoughton with Keith and Beryl Kemp. We attended an 'Evening of Remembrance', commemorating the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. This special evening had been organised by Gary Smith and was attended by over 100 brethren and their wives. We received three extremely moving presentations on the Great War and learned of those brethren from the group who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Following these moving revelations, we enjoyed a meal similar in many respects to one which might have been enjoyed over 100 years ago.
Receiving a copy of the 'Roll of Honour' from Gary Smith.
It consisted of; vegetable soup, potatoes, corned beef and onion pie with beetroot, cabbage, and carrot and swede mash. This was followed by apricot bread and butter pudding. I am sure that our dinner was tastier than it would have been back then!
On our return journey to Morecambe it was unfortunate that the M6 was closed at Preston and all traffic had to travel through the city.
On the Monday I travelled back to Furness and South Lakeland in the afternoon for the installation meeting of Newby Bridge Lodge No 4598. The meeting was in their own Masonic hall which is just at the rear of the Newby Bridge Hotel. A delightful little Masonic centre. The lodge room was full as I entered, and I was greeted by all present. We witnessed an excellent ceremony conducted by Phil Preston who installed Mark Little. I was thrilled to have received a magnificent donation to the 2021 Festival from the lodge. We then retired to the hotel for pre- dinner drinks and a really enjoyable banquet to conclude a fantastic occasion.
Congratulating Robert Wilson of Warrington Lodge of Concord.
The next day I travelled to Warrington with Keith Kemp for the installation meeting of Warrington Lodge of Concord No 1250. Upon arrival I was offered a most refreshing cup of tea and a warm welcome from the many brethren present. I took the opportunity to revisit the Warrington Masonic Museum once again and to see the many new features that had been added since my last visit. I entered a full lodge room and was delighted to witness Robert Wilson being installed by his father, who is a Mason from the Province of Derbyshire. What a wonderful occasion and following the meeting we retired to the dining room for drinks, dinner and the odd speech here and there. A very enjoyable evening to be long remembered.
Wednesday 14 Nov saw me catching up with some paperwork that morning, but after lunch Keith Kemp and I travelled to Saul Street, Preston for the installation meeting of Fraternity Lodge No 4072. Chris Butterfield one of my Assistants in the Royal Arch, was installed as master. The ceremony was conducted by Russ Procter and he did a great job. It really was a super ceremony, followed by a most enjoyable festive dinner. I was accompanied on this evening by David Winder together with the group chairman Stephen Bolton, and his group officers.
Sadly, I had to miss the annual Provincial meeting of the Province of East Lancashire the next day, due to unforeseen circumstances.
At the end of that week, I attended a morning meeting with my colleague PGM`s from North Wales, Isle of Man, Cheshire and East Lancashire for our annual meeting and get together. On this occasion we met at Christleton Masonic Centre in Cheshire.
Maureen and I were now able to enjoy a very relaxing weekend, tidying up the garden from the fall of autumn leaves and enjoying the wonderful walks along our beautiful promenade in the autumn sunshine, viewing the Lakeland hills.
At the start of the next week, I travelled to Adelaide Street, Blackpool, for the installation convocation of Bispham with Norbreck Chapter No 4731. A warm welcome and a delightful cup of tea were offered on my arrival. I was accompanied by my Deputy Grand Superintendent Paul Renton and my Royal Arch Assistant Duncan Smith together the local group chairman John Turpin. There was a good attendance of companions and we witnessed an excellent installation ceremony. I was amazed at the acting DC Alan Law who having retired from office several years ago was able to undertake those duties so admirably. Following the ceremony, I was introduced to all the companions and their guests prior to our festive board. Sadly, a fantastic evening came to a close all too soon and I had to leave for my homeward journey.
Wednesday 21 November heralded the installation meeting of Adoniram Mark Lodge at Leyland. The meeting was well attended, and John Bicknall installed his successor Jim Mylan in an exemplary manner. Well done to all who took part.
This week came to a close as I attended Derby Street in Morecambe on the Friday evening for my Rose Croix meeting. Very relaxing and nice to meet with many of my local companions for an excellent ceremony shared by several members of the chapter.
The final week of the month began with a frosty start to the morning, but the sun soon shone out and we enjoyed a wonderful winter`s day. I was off to Poulton le Fylde that afternoon with Keith Kemp as we were attending the installation ceremony of Foxhall Lodge No 7484. A lovely Masonic centre tucked away in the centre of the village. We received a wonderful warm welcome and enjoyed the company of some 60 brethren. They had joined us to witness what was an excellent ceremony, worked by Derek Lewthwaite, who installed John Alpin who had been a member of the Lodge for only five years.
Following the ceremony, I received donations for many local charities which also included WLFC and the MCF 2021 Festival. Grateful thanks to all the brethren for their hard work in supporting these charities. We enjoyed a great dinner and following the speeches it was time to depart for our homeward journey back to Morecambe after enjoying yet another Masonic feast.
The next day I awoke to yet another wonderful winter`s morning with a cold frost but bright sunshine. I was ready for undertaking some paperwork and then off to St. Helens that afternoon. Picking Keith Kemp up on the way, we soon saw a dramatic change in the weather with high winds and torrential rain. This threatened to hamper our journey to the Masonic hall for the installation meeting of Ionic Lodge No 2405. However, a great warm welcome and a cup of tea upon arrival was followed by an opportunity to meet with many of the brethren and their guests prior to the ceremony. Some 60 brethren met in the lodge room. George Irving was installed by Paul Black and we all witnessed a first-class ceremony after which we adjourned for pre-dinner drinks.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a healthy, peaceful and happy New Year from both of us.
We then went upstairs for the festival dinner prepared by Peter, the chef and what a great meal we enjoyed. Regrettably the evening came to an end and we had to travel home but thankfully the wind had subsided and rain ceased so the homeward journey was much more pleasant.
The penultimate day of November and despite the terrible torrential rains and strong winds, I set out for Gosforth Park Race Course. No, I was not going off on a betting spree. I was attending the annual Provincial meeting for the Province of Northumberland. I was accompanied by Phil Gunning, Frank Umbers, Peter Taylor and we were driven by Geoffrey Lucas. Not a very pleasant journey up the M6 and across the A69 to Newcastle, but we arrived in the sunshine. A most enjoyable meeting attended by almost 500 bethren and guests of the province.
Ian Craigs presided over the meeting and invested 168 brethren. We also received an update on the MCF – RIBI Festival by Co-ordinator Paul Crockett from the Masonic Province of Surrey who gave an excellent presentation.
Following the meeting we enjoyed pre-dinner drinks and an opportunity to meet with the guests from other Provinces before enjoying a great dinner of traditional Northumberland lamb. Sadly, it was soon time to depart for our long journey home, arriving back rather later after a long but very enjoyable day.
My visit to Northumberland brought my Masonic duties to a close for the month. Although once again very busy, it's been wonderful meeting with so many brethren and companions and at the same time enjoying Freemasonry at its best.
May Maureen and I take this opportunity to wish you and all your families a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.


Every year wherever you are in the country there is probably one of these events. Race for life Penzance was one of these events and I went on down with my wife and two kids to spur them on and watch them race the grueling 5km circuit from Penzance to Newlyn and back. My little 5 year old daughter raced alongside my wife and they both very much enjoyed something so fun for a good cause.
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The five ladies with pink wigs were a welcome crowd for such an event.
As you can see everyone was mad for it and I have a ton of photos to show. About 200 in all so if you were in the race the chances are I have you somewhere in this lot.
It was such a great turn out there must of been over a thousand runners and there were lots of women with dogs and children running alongside their mums, it was an inspiration to see and the whole of the wharfside car park was just full of a crowd of pink all there to help the cause of cancer research in the UK. Brings back your faith in humanity somewhat. Well anyways that's enough of me talking about the Penzance race for life in Penzance Cornwall, check out the photos.
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Skydrop Wi-Fi Sprinkler Controller
byJohn R. Delaney Oct 30, 2014
The Skydrop Wi-Fi Sprinkler Controller connects to your home network and allows you to control your lawn watering system from anywhere.
Amazon UK £42.34
Easy installation and setup.
Works with iOS, Android, and Web browsers.
Meager documentation.
Automatic sprinkler controllers have been around forever, but the newest crop of digital home irrigation regulators from companies like Greenbox, Rachio, and Skydrop make it possible to control your sprinkler system remotely via your wireless network. The Skydrop Wi-Fi Sprinkler Controller ($299) not only lets you schedule watering times using a smartphone app or Web browser, it will anticipate your watering needs based on your local weather forecast and lawn conditions, and can be programmed to adhere to local watering restrictions. Installing this snappy-looking device takes less than 10 minutes, and the app is well-designed and easy to use. Granted, Skydrop is double the price of a standard controller, but it still merits an Editors' Choice award for connected sprinkler controllers.?
Design and Setup
With its streamlined design, gunmetal gray finish, and large aluminum jog dial, the Skydrop controller looks nothing like a traditional square-box sprinkler controller. It snaps onto a 2.7-by-6.2-by-0.5 inch (HWD) wall plate, which contains eight watering zone wiring ports, two common wire ports, a master valve port (for systems equipped with a master valve option), a hot terminal for testing purposes, and a power plug port. All of the wire ports are tool free; just push the wire in until it clicks and press the rubberized button to release. There are two slots on the bottom that are used to run power and zone wiring to the plate, and there's a small built-in level on the top used for mounting the plate properly. If you have an?extra-large lawn, Skydrop sells an expansion unit for $50 that allows you to add an additional eight watering zones.
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The controller measures 3.4 by 9.7 by 1.9 inches (HWD). It has a 4.3-inch LCD in the center, and a round, 3-inch jog dial on the right. The dial sports a silver aluminum band around its outer edge and a backlit ring around its inner edge. The ring glows blue when the system is in watering mode, green when it is waiting for its next scheduled watering session, and red if there's a system error. Inside is a Wi-Fi radio that supports the 802.11b/g/n networking protocols.
In addition to the wall plate and controller, the Skydrop comes with four mounting screws, a power adapter, numbered stickers for the zone wires, and an Installation and Quick Start Guide that walks you through the installation process. Missing is any information explaining how the controller actually works, what the different colored lights mean, and how your input will affect how often Skydrop will water your lawn. However, the folks at Skydrop are currently working on a comprehensive user guide that will address these issues.
Installing the Skydrop was quick and easy. I marked each zone wire with the numbered stickers (I have five watering zones) before removing them from my original Orbit controller box. I removed the Orbit box and attached the Skydrop wall plate in its place (the Orbit controller was installed in a utility closet in my basement where the sprinkler plumbing is located). I ran the zone wires, a common wire, and the power wire up through the slots, connected them to the appropriate wire ports, snapped the controller into the wall plate, and plugged in the power adapter. The entire process took a little under 10 minutes.
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