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Nigeria: "Stalinism is an Obstacle in Building an Authentic Marxist and Internationalist Organization!"
On the Background of the Recent Split in the Pacesetters Movement and the Plans of the RCIT Supporters in Nigeria
Interview with Sanyaolu Juwon, former Organizing Secretary of the Pacesetters Movement and long-time National Coordinator of the Student Movement 'Alliance of Nigerian Students Against Neoliberal Attacks', 4 September 2018, published by the Revolutionary Communist International Tendency (RCIT), www.thecommunists.net
Question: Hi, comrade, good to have you with us! Could you first tell us a bit about yourself?
Answer: My name is Sanyaolu Juwon. I am 26 years old. I have been a revolutionary activist since 2011. That's close to 8 years now. I was the National Coordinator of the Students Movement 'Alliance of Nigerian Students Against Neoliberal Attacks' (ANSA) for close to two years before handing over two a new leadership about two months ago. I have been the Organizing Secretary of the Pacesetters Movement since February 2017 till September 2nd 2018.
Q: Could you tell us about the meeting of the Pacesetters Movement on 2 September?
A: At this meeting, a split took place between the Trotskyist wing of the organization and the old Stalinist guard. We wanted to put forward a resolution about the political and organizational reorientation of the organization. But before we could do so, the bureaucratic apparatus took disciplinary actions against us (they already tried to do the same against me inside the leadership body for several months). As a result we had a separate meeting where we decided to launch a new organization as part of the Revolutionary Communist International Tendency (RCIT).
Q: What has been the background of this development?
A: The Pacesetters Movement exists already for decades. For a long time, it has been a purely Stalinist organization. In the last years, it formally broke with Stalinism. This is why I and a number of other young activists joined it. However, we found out that the organization had only formally broken with Stalinism but not in substance. As a result, a number of comrades including myself, have fought for a real change since some time. While we have been able to push back the Stalinist influence, we could not break their hold over the apparatus.
Q: What have been the main points of your proposal for a political and organizational reorientation of the organization?
A: Concretely, we proposed, first, a full break with Stalinism. Secondly, we demanded a break with national isolationism and a turn to consistent working class internationalism. As a consequence we proposed to join the RCIT as a sympathizing section. Thirdly, we demanded an end of passive routinism and a turn to an activist orientation building the organization among the working class.
Q: Can you explain this a bit more in detail?
A: Yes, of course. We have collaborated closely with the RCIT in the past few months. We have discussed the RCIT's Africa Manifesto (https://www.thecommunists.net/theory/manifesto-for-the-revolutionary-liberation-of-black-africa/) and agreed with the comrades two important international joint statements (Global Trade War: No to Great Power Jingoism in West and East! https://www.thecommunists.net/rcit/joint-statement-on-the-looming-global-trade-war/; Warmongering in the Middle East: Down with all Imperialist Great Powers and Capitalist Dictatorships! https://www.thecommunists.net/worldwide/africa-and-middle-east/joint-statement-warmongering-in-the-middle-east/). As a result, we have established fraternal relations between our organizations (https://www.thecommunists.net/rcit/fraternal-relations-between-rcit-and-pacesetters-nigeria/). For us it has been clear that we want to draw the organisational conclusions from this by becoming the Nigerian section of the RCIT. We are convinced that it is crucial to fight for the socialist revolution as part of an international organisation.
Q: And this was opposed by the old Stalinist guard?
A: Yes, Stalinism believes in the possibility to build socialism isolated in one country and, consequently, to build a revolutionary party isolated in a single country. We consider the method of Lenin and Trotsky superior – the socialist society and the party fighting do such a society will be built by internationalist methods or not at all. This has been understood by the young activists and this is why we broke with the old Stalinist guard of the Pacesetters. It is clear for us that Stalinism is an obstacle in building an authentic Marxist and internationalist organization!
Q: You have been a leader of the student movement ANSA for several years. Can you tell a bit more on this?
A: When we began our work in the Pacesetters Movement this organization was pretty isolated among the youth. It had a presence only on one campus. We began an energetic campaign of building ANSA as an authentic student movement which is fighting for the interests of the working class youth. Today we have a presence on 31 campuses. (See e.g. https://punchng.com/closure-lautech-students-set-mass-protest/; https://punchng.com/video-tasued-students-with-gov-amosun-during-protest-on-fees-hike/; https://socialistworkersleague.org/2017/06/16/education-is-a-right-ansa-protests-at-lsha-students-attacked-by-thugs/) We have also been a leading force in the Save UNILAG Coalition of which I have been the secretary. (See e.g. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/04/coalition-demands-release-detained-13-unilag-students/; http://saharareporters.com/2017/02/28/save-unilag-coalition-announces-mass-action-demand-reinstatement-rusticated-students; http://thenationonlineng.net/students-protest-colleagues-rustication-unilag/) As a result of our revolutionary activities, a number of young activists, including myself, have repeatedly been suspended from schools and universities. (For a recently published ANSA statement see e.g. https://www.thecommunists.net/forum/ansa-statement-on-reinstatement-of-9-student-activists-in-nigeria/)
Q: Did this cause conflicts inside the Pacesetters Movement?
A: Yes. One point of our resolution at the General Meeting on 2 September was: "That the organization puts an end to reducing it cadres to campus tigers and build the movement as a genuine working class international organization."
Q: What are "Campus Tigers"?
A: A "Campus Tigers" is a figurative speech used to describe cadres whose best days as revolutionary activists starts and ends on campus. The Stalinists orientated to this kind of people. But we Trotskyists are totally opposed such an approach. In our opinion, it is crucial to build an organization which is based on serious activities among the working class in general and the working class youth in particular.
Q: So what are your plans for the future?
A: Nigeria is a very big country with 190 million people and a strong proletariat! The capitalist society is full of explosive contradictions and we expect sharp class struggles in the near future. Our task as revolutionaries is to prepare for these developments and to build a revolutionary internationalist party! After our split with the Stalinist Pacesetters Movement we are currently building a new, internationalist and authentic Marxist organization as a section of the RCIT. It will be active, strong amongst the youth and orientated to the working class and its struggles! You will hear soon more from us!
Q: We look forward and wish you all the best, comrade!


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Wayne Smith, of the Capris, remembered
March 13, 2016 by Joe Mirrione
Wayne Smith singing at the Making Crossroads Concert in New Jersey in 2008
Wayne Smith, lead singer of the Capris for the last 7 years, passed away Saturday, March 12. Wayne had previously recorded with The Cliftonaires and appeared live with Joe Villa as one of The Three Friends. To group harmony enthusiasts (especially those who frequented the U.G.H.A. scene in New Jersey), Wayne is perhaps best known for his work under the stage name Johnny Staccato in Little Isidore & The Inquistors. Wayne had collapsed Tuesday afternoon at his Staten Island home and never recovered. The exact cause of his episode is still unknown. The group members are grieving his loss as is Sandi Italiano, his beloved companion for the last several years.
Wayne with Sandi Italiano
Recruited to The Capris by fellow Inquistor John Monforte (a former member of Vito & The Salutations and The Impalas), Wayne took on the daunting task of singing lead for the group after the retirement of Nick Santamaria, who would later pass away in December of 2010. The group's hits, "There's a Moon Out Tonight" and "Morse Code of Love" include a lot of falsetto and vocal acrobatics which Wayne handled deftly. He ably carried the torch of a group who had become known for maintaining very high standards of live performance and gained acceptance with fans who had been accustomed to hearing the original lead voice of the recordings for the previous 25 years.
The Capris 2009-2016, Wayne Smith is at left
Enjoy here, for the first time, the story of how Wayne became The Capris' lead singer, what it was like for him to be on stage with one of the top vocal groups on the scene and about the epiphany he had on stage one night with the group at Westbury Music Fair on Long Island. Click play below to hear Wayne…
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So, we had a retro geek-out day today at the Niagara Falls Comic Con. Considering the convention first saw life last year as tiny ad-hoc affair, squeezed into the corners at Dave & Busters on Clifton Hill, the 27,000 square foot set-up at the Scotiabank Convention Centre was a pretty impressive full-scale debut.
Coming into the hall, the first thing we encountered was a trio of R2-D2 droids, followed by a pair of Stormtroopers.
On display at the back of the hall was the original Batmobile and (my personal favourite) Doc Brown's DeLorean.
We weren't about to pay $20 a pop for photos with any of the celebrities (apparently the wrestlers were charging $30!), but it was easy enough to snap a shot or two over somebody's shoulder.
Of course, there were a virtual plethora of comic book and collectible vendors, some with some amazing bits of nostalgia to offer. I was sorely tempted to blow my day's budget on this alien Visitor from the original 'V' miniseries, but somehow managed to keep my wallet in my pants.
Can't say I'd heard of the Dead Glamour Girlz before today, but I couldn't resist snapping this shot of them hanging out with a Ghostbuster.
The local cable television crew was on-hand, well into the spirit of things with a Princess Leia and a Bartman. Definitely an odd couple . . . but not the oddest we encountered.
Not sure why he was so popular, but there had to be at least a half dozen Boba Fett clones walking around, including an entire family of them.
Unfortunately, he'd run out of books for the day, but I did have a good chat with Wayne Mallows, author of Whitechapel Road. He's got a really interesting take on vampires, so I'm curious to give the first book of his trilogy a read.
On the vendor side of things, I really liked the clothing from Nekrotic (particularly their Ram Man shirt), and Bev Hogue's work really caught my eye. The ZombieBit.Me gang was pretty interesting, and the 40rty Grit work was fantastic.Oh, and we got a signed poster of Red Squirrel, so here's hoping Gordon gets his publishing deal and becomes a HUGE success!
All-in-all, a good day a good deal. Definitely looking forward to seeing what next year brings.


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Cote d'Azur /
Castellar travel guide
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Visit Castellar (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)
Castellar is a small village in the hills to the north of Menton, a short distance east of Sainte-Agnes. While most perched villages are on the side of a steep hill, Castellar is along a high ridge so you get great views from both sides of the village.
Explore Castellar
France This Way review: Castellar is not a major destination but merits a stroll when you are passing: visitors will usually explore the village while touring the perched villages in the southern Alpes-Maritimes department such as Sainte-Agnes, Gorbio and Peille
One of the first highlights of a visit is the view of Castellar from the road if you go beyond the village towards the north-east, along the Chemin des Ganges de Saint-Paul, with the village stretched out along a hilltop and steep hills behind as a dramatic backdrop.
The parking is on the east side of Castellar. Inside the village it is easy to explore: there are four roads that are parallel to each other, and most of the sites of interest are along these roads. One of them, Rue Arson, is pedestrianised.
The layout of Castellar is more organised than most medieval villages. This is because the original village was in a very inhospitable location to escape pirate attacks, and when these ceased to be a problem the entire village was transferred after 1435 to this new location.
The centre of Castellar is quite picturesque with numerous small features to discover such as vaulted passages, fountains and staircases It doesn't take very long to visit, so we recommend you stroll along each of the four streets in the centre.
The most important monument in the village is the Church of Saint-Pierre, to the north of the centre. The church has stood here as long as the village although the church we see today includes an orange and yellow belltower in the baroque style that was added in the 18th century as well as substantial renovation work carried out in the 19th century after a fire damaged the building: hence the church is now in the neoclassical style.
Across the road from the church you can see the Palais des Comtes de Vintimille, although it is in rather poor condition.
Another noteworthy monument in Castellar is the Palais Lascaris. This building also has its origins in the 15th century, although it was rebuilt in the 17th century after being damaged in an earthquake. The most interesting part of the palace is the entrance, which is surmounted by a small tower and a dome that has been covered with colourful tiles.
Other religious monuments in Castellar include:
the Chapel of Penitents Blancs, 17th century, with a carved stone lintel depicting two penitents and a dove that represents Saint-Esprit
The Chapel of Penitents Noirs, with a baroque style belfry
The Chapel of Saint-Sebastian, in the cemetery and built around the 13th century, has retained its original roman style architecture such as the two arches in the belfry separated by a column
You will also see two towers that remain from the ramparts that once protected the village, one in Rue Arson and one in the square next to the town hall (now a restaurant), a gateway through the ramparts, and a traditional washhouse.
You can follow the road out of Castellar towards the north to see the ancient oil mill.
Attractions nearby
About one hour walk from the village you can see the ruins of the original village, now called Vieux Castellar.
Other villages you will enjoy visiting near Castellar include Sainte-Agnes and Gorbio. On the coast south of here, the town of Menton is a very lovely port town on the border with Italy.
Explore elsewhere in the Cote d'Azur. You can find more travel ideas in the Alpes-Maritimes guide and the Provence guide.
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Sainte-Agnes is the highest coastal village in Europe, 800 metres above sea-level and close to Menton - although the road here is rather steep and winding!
Sainte-Agnes guide
The beautiful town of Menton, on the slopes of a hill near the Italian border, is one of our very favourite towns in France
Menton guide
Basilica of Saint-Michael the Archangel in Menton
The basilica of Saint-Michael the archangel in Menton is a baroque style church built in the 18th century
Basilica of Saint-Michael the Archangel in Menton guide
You should visit the quiet village of Gorbio as much for the scenery as the pretty historic village itself
Gorbio guide
Medieval Roquebrune village and the coastal Cap Martin combine to make Roquebrune-Cap-Martin one of the most desirable locations on the Riviera
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin guide
Peille
Its remote location stops too many tourists reaching Peille but make the effort and you will discover a charming little medieval village
Peille guide
Address: Castellar, Menton-Est, Nice, Provence, 6500, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 43.80444, longitude 7.497222
Plan your visit to Castellar, Alpes-Maritimes
Attractions, places & markets near Castellar
Sainte-Agnes: most beautiful village (3 km)
Serre de la Madone: remarkable garden (3 km)
La citronneraie: remarkable garden (3 km)
Palais Carnolès: remarkable garden (3 km)
Menton: secteur sauvegarde (3 km)
Trophy of Augustus: national monument (10 km)
Tete de Chien: site of natural beauty (11 km)
Coaraze: most beautiful village (18 km)
Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild: remarkable garden (18 km)
Parc zoologique du Cap Ferrat: zoo or wildlife park (19 km)
Cascade de Gairaut: site of natural beauty (20 km)
Saorge Monastery: national monument (21 km)
The French version of this page is at Castellar (Francais)


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Panchkula is a city in Panchkula District, Haryana, India. It is a satellite city of the Union Territory of Chandigarh. It comprises of two sub divisions and two Tehsils named Panchkula and Kalka. It has 264 villages out of which 12 villages are un-inhabited and 10 villages wholly merged in towns or treated as census towns according to census 2001. The Chandimandir Cantonment is located near Panchkula city. There are four towns in the district named Panchkula, Pinjore, Kalka and Raipur Rani. The estimated population of Panchkula city, in 2006, is 2,00,000. Panchkula and Mohali in Punjab are two satellite cities of Chandigarh. These three cities are collectively known as Chandigarh Tricity.
The origin of the name Panchkula is based on the 5 irrigation canals or kuls as they called, making it Panch Kul of 5 canals that take water from the Ghaggar in the uphill section and distribute it from Nada to Mansa Devi. The Nada canal has now been eroded by the river and most of the kul's pass through the cantonement of Chandimandir towards Mansa Devi. The canals are a beautiful example of community property and are maintained by the villagers along the way, with distribution days decided.
Places of tourist interest Morni Hills are the offshoots of Shivalik range of the Himalayas, which run in two parallel ranges. The village of Morni lies on the mountainside, at 1220 meters above mean sea level. Traditions assign the name of Morni to a Queen is believed to have ruled this area. Pinjore is famous for the beautiful Mughal Gardens, known as the Yadavindra Gardens. It is perhaps the loveliest and the oldest in northern India. It is said to have been made by Fidaikhan in the 17th century. The Haryana tourism department has devloped the whole complex. Pinjore is also an historical place.
Panchkula is said the place of best geographical environment and can trace its origins back to prehistoric times. It enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.


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Illinois House Democrat Rita Mayfield To Gays: "You've got civil unions, how much more do you want?"
Will Kohler September 27, 2012
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The LGBT Community has a BIG problem in the Illinois.
This year both Republican challenger Jackie Burleson and current Incumbent Democrat Rita Mayfield (pictured left) who are running for in the 60th state House race have BOTH stated that they are against same-sex marriage.
Burleson, a construction worker takes the typical GOP route saying that he believes marriage is for procreation and should be between a man and a woman.
"I have a very big problem with the use of the word 'marriage.'" he said. "I've been married 40 years. That word actually means something." and complained that the family has "dissolved" in our society and said "the gay marriage issue fits right into that."
But the really (bad) surprise here is Incumbent Democrat Rita Mayfield .
Mayfield, who is finishing her first full term in the House, said survey data indicates her constituents don't support legalizing gay marriage, even though according to a PPI poll taken statewide early this month, just one in five registered voters opposes both civil unions and same-sex marriage. Mayfield also states she personally she has "mixed emotions" about gay marriage and notes that members and leaders of her church — the New Way of Life Church of God in Christ — disapproves of "that lifestyle."
"We do not allow those types of behaviors in our church at all," said Mayfield, who was appointed to the House following the death of Rep. Eddie Washington in 2010 and elected later that year. "Not that you can't come there, but if you do you're not going to be blatant. What you do at home needs to stay at home."
Mayfield has also said that she doesn't understand why same-sex couples would want to get married.
"I'm still not clear on why they feel the need for marriage when you've got civil unions," she said. "One of the answers I was told is that civil unions didn't give them enough. How much more do you want?"
Mayfield who is ironically endorsed by the AFL-CIO and SEIU is the typical Midwest small-minded politician who cannot separate her church from her state and can't even begin to comprehend that discrimination is still discrimination. It is not always about race.
I wonder how and what Ms. Mayfield would think if it was the 1960's and a politician said to here. "You can already ride on the bus, does it matter that it's on the back? How much more do you people want?"
Welcome to the Midwest everyone.
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Bob in Chicago says:
I called Rita Mayfield's office at 217 558-1012 and spoke to a nice lady and asked her to pass on a message. She assured me she would. I said to ask Mayfield if she is opposed to same sex marriage because it is as good as civil union then how would Rosa Parks feel if she had been told if she can already sit on the back of the bus then why did she need to also sit at the front. I was assured the message would be passed on. I encourage others to make this call.
Also, please facebook this and get the word out. Be polite but ask that the message be passed on.
Rep. Rita Mayfield says:
Thank you Bob from Chicago for your comments. I have addressed this issue with LGBT advocates both in Springfield and in my district office. My vote on this issue is not personal nor does it cross the line of mixing church with state. I have sworn to uphold the duties of this position representing the desires of the constituents of my district. The survey I sent out didn't net favorable results for gay marriage. I have offered to hold a town hall in my district but have yet to be contacted by anyone in my district willing to assist. This offer is still open.
To the author of this blog…I am not a closed minded person. Help me to understand what your goal is. A civil union between two men or two women is supposed to be fundamentally the same as a civil union between a man and a women. What am I missing?
I am open for further discussion on this matter.
Thank you for the opportunity to respond.
Rep. Rita Mayfield
I would ask your parents why separate but equal was not enough. What more did they want?
Bob Fuqua says:
Representative Mayfield– First, simply put, civil unions are not enough because they are not equal to the legal weight of a marriage. I am not certain about the laws of the state of Illinois, but in many places a civil union does not carry the same weight' for purposes of in surance, visitation rights, decision making rights, inheritance, child-rearing and custodial rights, community property rights, …..the list goes on. But beyond that, it remains that seperate but equal is still not equal. If a group of our citizens, aside from those who have lost their rights as a result of felonious behaviour, can be denied a common level of civil treatment, to wit, the same rights as every other citizen, then none of our rights are safe. If, at the whim of a majority of the voters, your rights are not sacrosanct, then mine are not safe either. If the lessons taught to us by the era of Jim Crow teach us anything, they teach us that the majority is not always right simply by virtue of being the majority. This is why we have a representational government. It is your job to do and support what is right, even if a majority of the people do not agree.
robw77 says:
Dear Representative Mayfield- Here is a parallel to your arguement of Civil Union vs. Marriage. Church and state traditions hold that traditionally neither African Americans nor women were allowed to vote or hold office. We are liberal however, and do not want to deny you such rights.
But in keeping with the traditional mores you espouse, we should NOT call you "Representative". That title is traditionally for white men. We should call you Woman who Was Elected. The men you deal with will be Representatives. But you are now Woman Who Was Elected Mayfield. You can do what they do, but we are just going to call you something else.
Does that feel OK for you?
Roger Henry says:
Dear Ms. Mayfield, feeling the way that you do on this subject and saying "why isn't civil unions enough", would you be prepared to legally give up the rights, protections, entitlements that your marriage provides, or if not married, to give up future rights, protections, entitlements? If not, why? Please respond.
Steve Philbrick says:
Representative Mayfield, I'll keep it short and to the point. This is NOT an instance where "majority rules." It is clearly a issue of equal rights for everyone.
I noticed from your picture that you are a person of color. Do you think that it was OK for the white majority (at the time) to prevent persons of color from having equal rights?
I appreciate that you took the time to respond and at least seem open to discussing the issue. My initial response looked a lot like those below, and I still have to wonder why it would even occur to you that seperate but not equal is the same considering your ethnic background. I won't be crude about pointing out the flaw in your logic, but will just ask that you truly consider what it means to be equal vs. what it means to have something similar to appease the majority when the clear, moral thing to do is to grant equality regardless of what the majority thinks. Although equality is guaranteed in our constitution, it takes brave people willilng to stand for what is right, often against many saying it's not, to bring true equality.
Rita,
Hi Rita,
I am emialing you because my future rests in your hands. How do you ask? The reason is because you have
a chance to vote for my future. You have a chance to vote for my family. You have a chance to vote and give thousands of
people the freedom to live their lives with that one person they love, the one they were born to live with. Unlike you, I am not able to marry my partner in the way you are.
Rita, you should look at the polls today. The polls you referenced your numbers from in your article from last night, were from a year ago. The world has evolved even in the last 10 months. The people at the library last night were not listening to the information they were given regarding marriage. Tell me what's going to happen when one of their family members comes out gay because as sure as they believe in God, one them is eventually going to come out gay.
This is not a "Religious" issue. People have taken this vote out of context. This vote is about freedom, the freedom to live and love who I was "BORN' to be with. The focus on everybodys mind is "Religion". God created every man (PERSON) equally therefore, we should be given the "EXACT" same rights.
You, Rita, as a black person, whose family was forced to participate in slavery, where black people had no rights, none, where white people treated black people as if they were not human, you come from this background. YOU of all people should be voting YES for Marriage Equality. You know how it is to be classified as a second citizen.
I am no different than anybody except that I was "BORN' gay. I have no choice. I either live being a gay person or I die trying. I am a mother of 2 teenage boys, I have everything but the freedom to marry my love of my life. It should not matter to the people who I want to marry, it is my choice. Remember the constitution, freedom for everyone.
I would only hope that you do what's right and let GAY people live our lives as we were born to live. I AM GAY. I will always be GAY. GOD made me GAY. I tried to be straight and ended up in a DIVORCE, thanks to SOCIETY!!!!!
I am asking you one more time, be on the right side, on the historic side, on the side that you know in your heart is right.
Vote YES to Marriage Equality.
Thank you for you time,
Lori Johnson (please allow me to marry my girlfriend!!)
You know Miss Mayfield, the LGBT community aided in the fight for your right to be able to sit anywhere on a bus you would like, and use any restroom you desire. How about we strip you of your voting rights and send your ass to the back of the bus for a week, then maybe you would know the answer to your question "what more do we want". Ignorant asshole
"My vote on this issue is not personal nor does it cross the line of mixing church with state."
Except when you bring your church (which happens to be in your district) into the matter; that's personal, and it IS mixing church and state. How about taking your own advice: what you do at home needs to stay at home–that includes worship-driven points of view.
As someone born there, I'm embarrassed that you "represent" any district in Illinois, let alone call yourself a Democrat. I'm also put off by your inability to communicate in a non-bigoted and cogent manner, but your electorate doesn't seem to mind it at all. Check to see they're breathing.
Gary Ford says:
Strom Thurman. If he had his way, you would still be picking cotton. Good thing there were responsible people in the congress that corrected that wrong.
Wow, Rita, changing from the oppressed to the oppressor in one generation. That has to be a record.
Thomas Otto says:
Dear Rep. Rita Mayfield:
Civil Rights are not something that should be decided by a majority vote. Do you think that racial civil rights would have been passed by public referendum. I cannot comprehend why political leaders think this way. You should LEAD on moral issues not hide behind the prejudice of your constituents.
As Rachel Maddow says " Here's the thing about rights. They're not supposed to be voted on…That's why they call them RIGHTS".
If you change the laws where civil unions provides me with the same benefits as a marriage, then it is irrelevant in my opinion. However, since I cannot sponsor my same sex partner for immigration purposes, I cannot claim my partner on my tax return, and I am deprived of many other rights my straight friends take for granted I strongly encourage you to support my right to marry my partner. Separate is not equal in this country. I am not a second class citizen because I was born gay. Please progress in your thoughts and recognize I am entitled to be happily married to my partner.
Scott Rose says:
I just called your district office, and the person on the phone told me that you DO support equality. That is not what I'm seeing in the comments above, though. If you have told your office staff to lie to the public about your position, just to shut people up, that would not reflect well on you.
Fred C. says:
And if our fore-fathers use surveys to cast votes, seating arrangements on the bus would have been unchanged. Don't say you maintain a separation of church and state; you push the agenda that you want based on your needs and beliefs regardless of whether or not they are right for the rest of us.
Russ Klettke says:
Rep. Mayfield, I would expect someone in an elected position who is speaking publicly on a topic to be better informed on that topic.
The cases pending before the federal Supreme Court may rule that states where same-sex marriage is provided will therefore enable those couples to qualify for the more than 1,000 rules and statutes in the IRS and other codes. This does not apply to the term "civil union" because on the the word "marriage" is in those codes. Consequently, Illinois couples who practice all the responsibilities of marriage and commit to it as would a heterosexual couple should be treated equally, as state and federal tax payers. This can make a significant difference in particular to elderly LGBT citizens who might lose a home and retirement supports (including survivor social security) if they fail to be able to prove a marriage relationship existed before their spouse passed away.
You need to consider real people living as they were born, and die, instead of your uninformed perception of "lifestyle" choices. It is a biological orientation that a person does not choose. Please become better educated on this. You owe just that much to the taxpayers in this state.
Josh Hayes says:
I'm not sure it's your constituents job to educate you about the legal distinctions between marriage and civil unions, Rep. Mayfield. I believe the distinctions are clear to anyone who has been paying the slightest bit of attention. I would expect that to include you as a lawmaker. Please remember, Ms. Mayfield, that you also represent LGBT constituents, whether you agree with their "lifestyle" or not …
Dave Gordon says:
Representative Mayfield: If you are being honest and truly believe "A civil union between two men or two women is supposed to be fundamentally the same as a civil union between a man and a women. (sic)" then why do you oppose same-sex marriage? Makes no sense to me.
And, can you quantify your survey data ("survey data indicates her constituents don't support legalizing gay marriage,"), insofar as its comprehensiveness vs. the PPI statewide poll, or any of the other polling data showing overwhelming support for same-sex marriage? It would be interesting to see what this data driving your decision is based upon (i.e., sample size, demographics, question arrays, weighting, etc.).
What you are missing is the fundamental rights that marriage recognition establishes. This should not have to be explained.
Well, once upon a time, segregation was probably "more favorable" among some of your constituents and I'm certainly glad those in the 60's did not sit idly by with "mixed emotions". The state of Alabama had a governor who was well in the running to become president of the United States who said, "I draw the line in the dust and toss the gauntlet before the feet of tyranny, and I say, segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever." … Im also pleased the people didn't sit by idly with "mixed emotions" and permit that to happen. With many connections in IL, I have forwarded your statements on to the LGBTI communities and rest assuredly, unless you change your stance, will no longer support you. While I will refrain from making it personal, it really does sadden me that the same grassroots movements which have allowed you to become what you are; you sit idly by with "mixed emtions" and allow marginalization to continue. I also urge you to watch the movie, "FISH OUT OF WATER". It takes all those passages in the bible you may refer too and breaks them down. It is not coming from ONE viewpoint but several in the theological community. It really does help shape your perspective. It will also question things you were led to believe in the church. Gay marriage is no threat to traditional marriage, Divorce, Infidelity, and adultery are the 3 most common threats to traditional marriage.
awaiting your response.
http://www.fishoutofwaterfilm.com/
mayfield is bad news. she recently introduced a bill that would require workers to pay back insurance companies for appointments they missed in work comp claim. yet she was endorsed by various labor unions. labor and lbgt should join together and oppose this woman.
"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."
Wil in Chicago says:
Keep your bigoted church-lifestyle to yourself Rita. There is no place in government for bigotry.
Mike Mannino says:
Hey Will, I didn't have a problem with a word you wrote until you dropped this bomb " is the typical Midwest small-minded politician." A lot of us in the Midwest are pretty darn open minded, not to mention liberal and decent folks. I suspect you've been fighting stereotypes all your life, and I applaud you for it. Just do me a favor and don't go making the same mistakes as your enemies.
Sorry Mike.
You are right it is a characterization and for that I apologize. But I live on the OH/KY border and there does seem to be alot of bigoted politicians in the Midwest at least around here. But I do understand where you are coming from.
I wonder if Miss Mayfield believes America would be a better place if inter-racial couples had settled for 'civil unions' in 1967 instead of pushing for full marriage rights? I mean, what else would they need? Why would having their families considered equal to racially pure families be important to them, if they got 'most' of the rights of marriage with civil unions?
Obviously, in 1967, most of Miss Mayfield's constituents would have supported those bans as well, as did 70% on Americans at that time. And before some one makes the bigoted point that race is not chosen, like homosexuality, let me point out to you that race mixing is a chosen behavior that the majority of Americans found that behavior sinful, disgusting, and bad for children. (Sound familier)
I also would like Miss Mayfield to explain to my daughter, why her family should be singled out to labeled as second class by her government – and why she doesn't deserve the rights, privileges and protections of family law that are only available through marriage.
I hardly think that 'my constituents are bigoted, so I need to represent them with bigoted votes' is an appropriate response to her lack of leadership. Had previous generations taken that course of action, I doubt if she would have been elected today.
Miss Mayfield – like anyone who would stand in the way of equality for gay and lesbian families, is an obvious bigot. She needs to be reminded that gay couples and their children are her constants too, and that she as much as anyone should be aware that civil rights should not be subject to a popular vote.
Lyuba Allenivna Marchenko says:
What a load of bollocks! We want the same rights as everyone else. It's sickening that people have to vote on other people's rights. Keep your religion to yourself!
Hey Rita – why do you need to ride in the front of the bus? shouldn't you be satisfied to just get on the bus? I mean really, what more do you need?
Ms. Mayfield.
If you do some simple research you will find that in area after area, whether tax law, health insurance, hospitalization, family issues, personal finance and actions by state and local officials, Illinois same sex couples who are in Civil Unions are STILL being treated unequally or denied their rights, or singled out for discrimination in Illinois. As we learned in history, separate does not make equal."
report also found that hospitals restricted patient access to same-sex civil union partners, and that civil partners could not pick up prescriptions for each other.
Theres also problems with name changes allowed under state civil unions, particularly when it came to applying them to federal documents. Same-sex couples in civil unions have also had trouble with adoption, foster parent and birth certificate conventions, and have been stymied while trying to adopt.
Civil union couples trying to buy homes together faced additional expenses, according to the report.
I will be issuing a more statement to your comments here shortly.
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Rep Mayfield –
Your argument is so weak that I am embarrassed for you and the state of Illinois. Quite simply you claim that the people you represent are opposed to same sex marriage. I bet those same people are also opposed to your civil rights. But I bet you would not represent them if they were in favor of segregated schools or opposed to mixed marriages. Your ignorance and bigotry are directing your actions. I am sorry to be harsh but you are on the wrong side of history.
bigoted cow.
I, too, find this view to be bigoted, but I don't appreciate the insult of "cow" tacked on to the end, especially as it has become an incredibly gendered insult – you wouldn't call a man a "cow." Also, what are you referring to here? Weight? Judging someone on their gender or weight is no better than judging them on their sexual orientation.
That said, Rep. Mayfield – I live in Illinois. Like countless other little girls, I grew up dreaming about my wedding. The kind of dress. The flowers. The color schemes. The band. The fact that I'm a lesbian doesn't mean I'm not just like all those other little girls.
Before the argument can be made that "I can still have all those things," I will acknowledge that you're right. I can have a big production. But prepping for your "commitment ceremony" or "civil union celebration" is just not the same thing as prepping for your wedding. When people tell me they're getting married, that means something. It's a word that carries a lot of weight in our society – it means that you have found someone you love, cherish, respect, and want to spend the rest of your life next to.
Arguing that a civil union is the same thing as a marriage is laughable. If I were to tell you I'm getting a civil union, what does that term hold for you? I bet you're thinking that I get to enter into a legally binding contract that protects certain rights and privileges typically extended to married couples. Civil unions are about rights. Marriage is about love.
I don't need my marriage recognized by religious institutions that don't accept me. I fully support the language of initiatives we're seeing this year (like in Maine and Maryland) that specifically protect religious institutions from retribution for failure to recognize relationships like mine. I'm not about abridging religious freedom.
I am about fighting discrimination. "Marriage" in religious institutions is not at all what I'm concerned about. I'm concerned that my government consistently tells me I'm a second-class citizen. If my government is willing to extend rights to me in a civil union, why is it reluctant to afford me the same term as my straight counterparts?
You say it's not about church and state, but it is. As far as the government is concerned, a marriage should be between two consenting adults, regardless of gender. There is no explanation for dividing your constituents into two classes of citizens other than adhesion to a religious idea.
This is long, but the fact is that civil unions are different in so many ways that have nothing to do with rights. If my partner gets into an accident and I walk into a hospital and say "we're married; I'm her wife," that is understood. If I walk in and say "we're civil unioned," there is hesitation. A need to check what rights have to be afforded to me and which may be withheld. Also it sounds completely ridiculous. It invalidates my relationship more than it acknowledges it.
That was long. I would apologize for that fact, but I think my rights are important enough to warrant it.
Lannea Rae says:
1. Equality
2. Seperation of church and state.
The 'cow' reference was used because she is female, but not because I have anything against females – and has no bearing on her weight. (I have a few extra pounds myself.) I use the word cow as an expression of extreme disrespect, for her, and for her position on this issue. She is an obvious bigot. I refuse to grant bigots respect of any kind, as they refuse to grant my family the respect of equal treatment under law. So I repeat. Ms Mayfield is a bigoted cow. Thank you for the chance clarify.
Disrespecting someone is not going to encourage them to engage in conversation with you and be open to discussing a different view point. We aren't going to achieve equality by attacking others.
…and I've sent the bigoted cow an article from the Yale law school detailing all of the reasons civil unions are different from marriage – so her statement that no one responds to her or has explained why marriage is important to us is false. she's a lying bigoted cow.
PretaniVirago says:
Honestly I find it astounding that a women of color, in THIS country of all places, actually has the audacity (or is it willful ignorance) to pose such a question. I suspect it is a window into her true feelings about gay people – we are subpar and not worthy of equality. I also suspect that her religion plays a distinct part in this willful ignorance.
Separate but equal – do we really need to explain this to you, ma'am?
Palmsprings_shirl says:
I called the number and left a message. I'm appalled that a democrat would impose her personal relegious views into her politcal role.
Shameful, I should have asked, " Tell Rita that Lincoln freed the slaves, wasn't that enough? why did you need civil rights?"
Randall S. Van Kirk says:
Representative Mayfield,
You say that you based your decision on a survey you sent to your constituents that failed to get a favorable response supporting gay marriage. Imagine if civil rights for African-Americans, in the South in particular, had been decided solely based on elections or the will of representatives who sent out surveys to their white constituents asking if they were in favor of extending equal rights to African-Americans? What likely outcome would you imagine with that scenario? Civil rights were not granted based on a vote by the majority of the people; it was decided by federal decree by people who took the moral high ground for what they knew to be right and just. Please step up and take the moral high ground for what is right and just now. You don't have to agree with gay marriage personally, nor do the majority of your constituents. I only ask that you be tolerant of our right to have equal access to the same laws that you take for granted.
Anita M. Garces says:
I am unsure why people can not understand what love is. Why does love need approval, just accept it.
Eric Paige says:
Ms. Mayfield's position is troubling at best, however, tagging her photo 'Bitch' serves no purpose and in fact may make a bad situation worse. As a gay man, I understand and share your anger, but please take the high road.
Rep. Mayfield. I can appreciate your sense of wanting to represent your constituents as they would like to be represented, however, let's take a strong look at the history of this country. Not that long ago, those same constituents would not allow a black person marry a white person, let your parents eat in the same restaurant as them, or worse yet wanted to keep a few slaves on the side. The argument of "Im just doing what my constituents want" is not a valid one when it comes to civil rights and equality. Please move to the right side of history on this issue.
As an elected official, you should represent the people of your district. If they oppose marriage equality, then that is the voice of your people. However, Miss Mayfield, you were also elected to represent the constitution and guide the people you represent to a brighter and better future. Show the people of your district, the American people, and future generations, the path toward a better and more equal future. Abraham Lincoln did it and look where it took you.
Ask her if she'd like a return of separate but equal.
Robert Leyshon says:
Illinois "Civil Unions" will not allow me to file a joint federal tax return with my partner. It will now allow me to obtain my partner's social security benefits upon his death. There are many, many ways in which your "separate but equal" civil unions are not EQUAL!
I do have a question for Rep. Mayfield. Are civil unions good enough for you? You see, LGBT folks are only asking for equality. So, if it's good enough for you and the people you support, it's should be good enough for us. I don't think you, or the people you support, would be happy to lose 1100 benefits given to you after you get married. That also means when you leave your state that you have a civil union in, you are not Civil Union'ed in any other state. Is that good enough for you?
For the love of god!! Shut up! There is a separation of Church and State! Read what our founding fathers wrote. Why why why does religion come into conversation when we are talking law!
BECAUSE GOD SAID OBEY THE LAW, TO GIVE TO CAESAR WHAT BELONGS TO CAESAR AND GIVE TO GOD WHAT BELONGS TO GOD AND I FEEL THIS IS IN EVERYTHING I RATHER PLEASE GOD THAN MAN ANY DAY SHES DOING THE RIGHT THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian Norris says:
By stating gays already have enough, you are doing a huge disservice to the people and quite frankly, are a disgrace to all the black leaders who fought so hard for civil rights. You of all people should get this. I'm sure many of the civil rights bills were VERY unpopular, but courageous people stepped forward and did the right thing. DO THE RIGHT THING AND GIVE PEOPLE EQUAL RIGHTS. If you cannot support that, then get out of office.
I'd ask her what she'd think of having her marriage changed to a civil union and all the rights that come with marriage taken away from her.
LeShawn says:
Is she another one that is upset because "the gays" are stealing their thunder and diminishing the power of the "race card". Is she upset because a truly unequal minority is stealing the spot light away from "her personally experienced history of oppression"…. Please… This woman is a failure to the people and as a human being.
Equality was good enough when it benefited her. Now, we have conditions?
Rita Shame on you says:
I just called her office — she claims to be "misquoted", but the gentleman I spoke with says he hasn't read or seen her comments. Please call her office at 847-599-2800 or Springfield 217-558-1012 and voice your concerns. It's outrageous that some religions would want her covered up completely in black and at home rather than in the workforce — she'd be appalled by that. But here she is, inflicting her religious beliefs on us. Shame on you, Rita Mayfield. I am ashamed to be an Illinoisian.
Dear representative, when you say you "don't get it" do you mean no one has explained the legal differences to you or you just don't buy the argument? I would hope someone in support of SB 10 has been given time to educate you. You represent more than your church constituents in your district; and your implication that gay church members behave in some particular and unacceptable way is offensive at best. ( Also, do you care to share the question, distribution, methodolog, response rate and results of your own survey on gay marriage?) Please learn how to judge each person on their own merits and not on a group stereotype. You want the same for yourself, your church and your district I'm certain. As for marriage, no one marriage in its success or failure is an indication of the validity or sanctity of the next or the institution. To deny one loving couple the right to marry as a state statute is shameful and it is difficult for me to see how that is not discrimination. And I think you are smart enough to get that too.
Dear Rita Mayfield,
1) Where did you exactly do the poll? – It matters a lot when you're asking this sensitive question in the city of Chicago, where most Illinois residents live or in the suburb with a community of 50 people or less. You need to open up where you get the poll information. 'Cause I can assure you, if you do the poll in the city of Chicago, your poll result is only going to be favorable toward gay marriage.
2) How many people have you asked (like 50? or 5?)? What is your sample size?
3) As for your statement about how we should be fine with civil union, I am completely disgusted by it 'cause this is why the American people are stuck, are over-run by other countries innovation. You have to move on with the pace of the society. The society has changed. You have to keep up with you.
In 50 years, you know that gay marriage will be in place. And at that time, I will remember you, as one of those idiotic people who can't take a change and fight for the minority who is facing hardship in the society. I will remember to tell my next generation how people, like you, are so caught up with their personal interest, and leaving people behind. I will tell everyone about you.
Charley Sullivan says:
Rep. Mayfield:
Hoping that its really you who posted above, thank you for being willing to wade into the fray.
If Domestic Partnerships are "enough" for us in your book, I hope that you, if you are indeed married, will leave marriage and join us in DP land? After all, what more would YOU want? Or is it just OK that you get more because of who God gave you to love?
And, with all due respect, your church's theology on this is just plain wrong and needs to evolve.
In Christian Love
A nice gay Quaker man
FULL EQUAL government issued CIVIL Marriage only. You tax us equally, therefore you WILL treat us equally 100% as we are; You ingrate bitch.
I dont' care what your church does and does not want in SECULAR law. They church pays no taxes therefore they have no say in American law. You are not allowed to dictate law based on your religion or any religion, see first amendment – very first sentence and you are NOT allowed to demand citizens who do not adhere to your religion adhere to it through SECULAR government laws. That would be illegal, unconstitutional, and anti-American. Your anti-gay constituents have NO say in the matter either. The law pertains to LGBT tax payers only, therefore they are the only ones you are obligated to listening to.
Michael Barber says:
And we've abolished slavery, so how much more do you want?
My husband of 15 years is from the commonwealth. If he was a female I'd sponsor him,get him here, and get a $45 marriage license and be done with it living happily ever after. Instead it means international commuting on a regular basis (yes, flying to Europe every six weeks), hundred thousand $ + in legal fees, maintaining 2 households, and eventually when we are together under the same roof full time still not having the same rights as any 2 drunks that get married and divorced on a Las Vegas weekend. What more do I want? Only the same rights as any other US citizen. Your vote does affect my life. Think about it.
The Black Ministers and Chicago Archdiocese have played a huge role in preventing the House to vote on Marriage Equality last week. This fact alone further proves that our Representatives are NOT separating Church & State!
Ms. Mayfield, the fact that you are quoted saying that you personally have "mixed emotions" about gay marriage and noted that members and leaders of your church — the New Way of Life Church of God in Christ (is that a one of those storefront churches where the head minister lives a rich & lofty lifestyle who also doesn't pay taxes due to all assets owned by his Church?) — disapproves of "that lifestyle." You also were quoted saying "We do not allow those types of behaviors in our church at all," and "Not that you can't come there, but if you do you're not going to be blatant. What you do at home needs to stay at home." tells me your stand is based on your religious views. You and every elected official on local, state and national levels need to remember to separate Church and State on ALL issues you were elected to represent and vote on.
Ms.Mayfield, re: your district's year-old survey…what % of your district completed the year-old survey…was it a significant sample size/response to use as your district's stand on the issue (I agree with Lori that using a year old survey is not right given how the Nation has shifted very favorably to supporting Marriage Equality)? Please rely with how many surveys were sent out, total number of "yes" and total number of "no" votes submitted along with the wording of the question(s) re: Marriage Equality.
Further, why is it you need someone to "assist" you to get a town hall meeting in place? I am sure you have a team of assistants working in your District office who are paid to assist you on all things related to your taking oath to represent your constituents. Your town hall meeting excuse is a poor excuse. You have your assistants, along with many who worked on your election who I am sure would assist you, IF you asked, to coordinate this meeting! Get it done!
Finally, Marriage Equality provides gay couples with significant differences in rights & benefits versus Civil Unions. Do your homework and you will hopefully learn, similar to Blacks and Women fighting for rights back in the day, that voting YES for Marriage Equality is no different than when rights were provided to Blacks & Women! It would be a huge disappointment for the State of Illinois to not vote this in now versus waiting for the Supreme Court to pass it Nationally. EVERYONE, regardless of sexual-orientation, race, disabilities, income, etc. SHOULD HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS GRANTED BY STATES/GOVERNMENT!!! Do not make the LGBT Citizens 2nd Class Citizens.
We should have the same rights as everyone else. Civil union is not the same as marriage.
Ms. Mayfield-
It's nice to see that you responded to this article. I do hope you are reading all the responses and that you will be better informed about how civil unions are definitely NOT the same as a civil marriage. I think everyone has so far, correctly pointed out the hypocrisy of you saying the majority should decide the matter when you know good and well that if you apply the same logic to racial matters, that your life would be entirely different than it is now. Be brave. Do the right thing and support marriage equality for all. Where it has be legalized, the only thing that it has brought is increased tax dollars and a fairer place to live.
Sybil Bruncheon says:
This woman isn't old enough (or smart enough!) to understand her deeply offensive and bigoted stance….her mother and grandmother have failed miserably……
David Hodo says:
"The difference between "genius" and "stupidity" is that genius has it's limits."
Shame on all of you for tearing apart Ms. Mayfield, when she actually took the time to respond.
Whatever her positions (and I disagree with them completely) I wish we had MORE politicians like Ms. Mayfield, who are willing to interact with the public, rather than just dismissing it.
Ms. Mayfield,
I applaud your courage in delving into this muck and chaos to hear our opinions on the matter. I know others have made the case for gay marriage before me, and will continue to do so. I am sorry so many of them cannot tone down their vociferousness, but such is life.
Here is my appeal, in the form of a poem I wrote when prop 8 was on the ballot.
Freedom Goes Both Ways
Harrison max Pfingsten
From the Huguenots of France
to the natives of this land
their oppressors always judged them
with a Bible in their hand
Those fellows on the Mayflower
who sought refuge cross the sea
fled religious persecution
and fascist tyranny
and when this land was founded
our forefathers ensured
that the same thing which their father's fled
need never be endured
they separated church and state
to bring people relief
from others messing up their lives
because of their belief
just because your neighbor
does some things you think are wrong
doesn't mean you cant reside
in peace and get along
to forget this would be to miss
what makes this country great
that religious ideas do not steer
the sailing of the state
that we can practice what we want
without fear of retribution
from those who deem our ways perverse
and seek our execution
so remember in November
if you think the gays are wrong
that all faiths were once heresy
and oppressed by the strong
to deny rights to someone
your beliefs would deign impure
undermines the policies
which keep your faith secure
Jeannie says:
Because equal means equal…..simple enough? Nothing less than that counts. You should know that. Unless you ignore history. Women.blacks. Get it?
I'd rather give my vote to the homophobic conservative than the homophobic democrat.
Slavery was abolished what more do you want?
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Preston on Stour (part of Gloucestershire until 1931) is an estate village and one of the most unspoilt in the country, having seen very little new building since the mid-nineteenth century.
According to the Domesday Book, Preston was owned by Deerhurst Priory, near Tewkesbury. With the dissolution of the monasteries during the reign of Henry VIII, the manor of Preston on Stour and neighbouring Alscot (across the river) were sold. In 1747 both Preston and Alscot, along with the manors of Whitchurch, Wimpstone and Crimscote, were bought by James West, MP, the son of a London Cloth Merchant. His family have owned the estate ever since.
The oldest building in the village is a timber-framed cottage dating back to the 16th century and is reputed to have been a priest's house. The 17th century framed cottage next to it is now the only thatched building in the village. There are two adjoining cottages made of wattle and daub and two terraces of 18th or early 19th century brick cottages. There are also several sizable properties such as the old vicarage, and the old manor house.
In the 1850s, James Roberts West rebuilt the main street of Preston as a model village. The school, at the southern end of the village, was the earliest feature, built in the 1840s. Eight pairs of two-storied cottages, evenly spaced on each side of the road running up from the school to the green, were built between 1852 and 1856.
The church has a medieval tower but remainder was rebuilt in 1753-4 by Edward Woodward and is a very early example of the Gothic revival. It contains several notable memorials.
A page from the 1901 census, listing inhabitants in the main street. Highlighted is William Paxton, then aged 19, who was killed on 1st July 1916 and whose name appears on the village war memorial at the top end of the main street.


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Cabinetry today looks much more like furniture than in the past. Design choices now have helped it become an integrated part of the space rather than a more isolated storage element in a home. Moldings help create that transition. Your style choice will have an impact on the type and amount of molding you may want. More traditional cabinetry can handle a wealth of molding and decorative elements. Contemporary or simpler styles such as Shaker cabinets often do better with minimal additions. Here are some of the molding options offered by various cabinet lines.
Crown molding: This can range from a simple curved molding at the top of your cabinets to a dramatic line of moldings with rope, dentil or woven accents depending upon your preference and cabinet line choice. Higher-end cabinetry may even include custom molding designs. Often matching crown molding can be used around the rest of the room, connecting it with the kitchen.
Mirror molding: Molding that is used on bathroom cabinetry can often be used to frame vanity mirrors for a coordinated and finished look.
Wainscoting: These panels may be installed along the walls of the kitchen or surrounding rooms, connecting those spaces with the kitchen cabinetry. This type of molding may run at chair-rail height or higher depending upon the style of the home.
Light rail: This type of molding is used under top cabinets to hide task-lighting or to provide a more overall finished look.
Corbels: These decorative braces look as if they are holding up a shelf or countertop and are generally found at the corners of islands. Sometimes they actually do provide a support role.
Turned posts: Looking like table legs, they may be used along one side of an island to support the countertop when it extends out beyond the cabinetry. This provides space for an eating area. Occasionally these posts are cut in half and set along one side of an island as faux supports.
Pilasters: These columns project out slightly from a wall or cabinet to add an elegant touch.
Decorative feet: Feet may be inserted to create a look of furniture or add dimension in one area, particularly if one cabinet extends beyond the general cabinet line. Islands or china hutches may also include decorative feet or legs. Design options for these vary with the style of cabinetry chosen.
Overlays: This type of decorative element can be attached to locations such as the stove hood to connect it with the cabinetry or add another decorative element.


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Oak Ridge National Laboratory Delivers Accessible, Powerful Supercomputing Environment with Red Hat OpenStack Platform
Red Hat's open cloud technologies help extend supercomputing access to broaden scientific and computational research with CADES
BOSTON - OPENSTACK SUMMIT 2017 - May 8, 2017 —
Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced that Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a multiprogram science and technology laboratory managed by the United States Department of Energy, is using Red Hat OpenStack Platform to deliver cloud services in its Compute And Data Environment for Science (CADES). The cloud operations at ORNL have been customized to offer self-serve, Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) capabilities for ORNL's staff and is being progressively expanded with platform and analytics services specific to the research needs of the scientific staff. CADES uses the flexible, highly scalable power of Red Hat OpenStack Platform to extend the accessibility of ORNL's world-class supercomputing environment to a broader set of scientific research projects.
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Recent Dynamic Aperture (DA) simulations aimed at providing guidance for the latest updates of the operational scenario for the High Luminosity upgrade of the LHC. The impact of the increased chromaticity and octupole current has been assessed considering the latest updates of the optics. Additional means to improve the lifetime, such as tune optimization, have been identified and deployed. We also briefly discuss the impact of delivering high luminosity to the LHCb experiment.


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The question left unanswered by Bill Clinton following his Monday night speech that is, the pre-baton-passing farewell address to the Democratic National Convention is not so much, "What will we do after he is gone?" but rather, "How did we ever get along without him?"
"Eight years ago, when our party met in New York, it was in a far different time for America," Mr. Clinton began. "Our economy was in trouble, our society was divided, our political system was paralyzed." The president went on from there, invoking the dark imagery of disease-riddled children, smoldering church ruins, the despair of the unemployed … the rubble-strewn, wolf-roamed, potato-rationed desolation that was America, circa 1992. Don't remember that? How fortunate, then, that Mr. Clinton hasn't forgotten. Otherwise, Americans might never have realized the scope of the Clinton era's achievements which include not just the Internet, invented, as everyone knows, by Al Gore, but also Mr. Clinton's personal contributions of the wheel, the stock exchange and microwave popcorn.
It soon became clear Monday night that it was all really rather fabulous of him to take office when he did, 21-months after the economy had begun to recover from the eight-month recession that had interrupted the previous eight years of economic boom ignited by Reaganomics. But as much as Mr. Clinton has empowered and unleashed the American people, who, B.C. (Before Clinton), had only the Constitution and the Bill of Rights for inspiration and protection, some among us may find ourselves struggling with mixed emotions as the Clinton years come to a close.
What a time for the 25th Amendment to kick in and prevent him from seeking a third term of office. Such is life. It is time for Mr. Clinton to move on to "pass the baton," "the mantle of leadership," and "the torch," as the media says, to Mr. Gore. Scepters, anyone?
When it comes to Mr. Clinton, this baton-passing business has been taking considerable time and effort. Indeed, it still isn't over. As Franklin Ashley, professor of politics at the College of Charleston, put it to The Washington Post, "The passing of the baton from Bill Clinton to Al Gore has become like the passing of a painful kidney stone that just won't pass." Quite.


I was at a convention in Cleveland, Ohio this past week. I could have left my running gear at home, but I decided to pack it. The hotel that I stayed in was downtown so that is where my run started for duration of my stay in Cleveland.