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I absolutely LOVE french fries, but I always feel a little bit guilty when I finish off a large fry and then eat the fries my kids left behind.
I have started making homemade fries and baking them in the oven to curb my cravings for fries and they are my new favorite.
These Easy Baked Taco Fries only take around 10 minutes to prepare and come out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
The homemade taco seasoning makes these fries so flavorful!
How to make oven baked fries:
Making traditional french fries at home usually means a mess of hot oil and a house that smells like you’ve deep fried everything in sight.
Once you try these baked homemade fries, you’ll never go back to the fried version.
Start by scrubbing your potatoes clean and then patting them dry with paper towels.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4 wedges or slices. If you want thinner fries, you can cut each wedge in half again.
Place the cut potatoes in a gallon-sized resealable bag and drizzle two tablespoons of olive oil in the bag.
Seal the bag and shake to coat the potatoes completely in oil.
To make the homemade taco seasoning, combine chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper.
Pour the homemade taco seasoning into the bag over the potatoes then seal the bag again and shake until the potatoes are evenly coated in seasoning.
Spread the fries in an even layer on a baking sheet sprayed generously with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 450 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, or until the fries are crispy and golden brown on the outside.
If you want extra crispy fries, turn the broiler in your oven on high and broil for 1-2 minutes until you reached desired doneness.
Related Recipe: Baked Red Potato Wedges
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Easy Baked Taco Fries Recipe
- 6 Russet potatoes (washed and cut into wedges)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Wash potatoes and dry with paper towels.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4 wedges. Cut each wedge in half again depending on size of potato and desired size.
- Place cut potatoes in a resealable bag and pour olive oil on top.
- Seal bag and shake until potatoes are coated in olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Pour spice mixture into bag, seal and shake to coat again.
- Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, and spread potatoes out in an even layer on the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until wedges are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- If you want extra crispy fries, turn the broiler in your oven on high and broil for 1-2 minutes until you reached desired doneness.
- Cutting Board
- Non-stick Cooking Spray
- Baking Sheet
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Any way, several locals were asked to provide a short snippet about what we saw the future of Dallas being. I was the only one that responded. As such, my piece is getting cut since I'm not a "panelist" or an "expert" even though some of those already quoted are little more than "empty suits" (not my words - though I may not necessarily disagree).
No worries, you can read what I submitted here:
Expression of its people.
My particular vision for the future of Dallas isn’t as important as ensuring that a city, our city, is an expression of the citizenry. The only future residents of a hypothetical future city that we can be fairly confident of are our young people. The way for the city to be an expression of its people is to design for them, not cars, and facilitate the city to function as cities must, as accelerators of progress, improved quality of life, and opportunity for all. And that is through human-scaled urbanism; density that is designed as a response to the pent-up demand for cities, real cities with walkable neighborhoods.
I often hear those who oppose the various projects I might be working on to improve Dallas suggest, "well, we're not Copenhagen. We're not Vancouver. Or, we're not New York." Of course you're not. But those places aren't each other either. Melbourne, NYC, Copenhagen, and Vancouver are all very different. Each has made huge leaps in livability in the last few decades by prioritizing safety and amenity for the pedestrian. Great cities are populated and businesses patronized best by pedestrians. If you want them, and long-term success for Dallas, prioritize the pedestrian. From outsiders looking in however, Dallas is no different than Houston, Phoenix, or Atlanta. To those of us living within these cities, we immediately identify the differences, but those slight divergences aren't necessarily about urban form or behavior patterns but rather subtleties to the weather, geography, or sports teams. Those subtleties aren’t what makes any city particularly memorable. We’re all the same, particularly on the global scale, the world class scale, of urban studies.
We’re the same because we have designed entirely for the car. It undermines the ability of our citizens to interact with each other, with the latent magic of the city, and with nature. We must shed the last remaining vestiges of 20th century thinking in a 21st century world in order to compete as a truly world class city; to achieve everyone’s dreams for what the best Dallas is that Dallas can be. To do so, we have to listen to the next generation, the millennials, those under 35. Empower them. The future of Dallas will be their Dallas. They don’t want car-dependent cities and they certainly don’t want the debt that comes with coerced car-dependent infrastructure.
You ask, “what about the traffic?” I ask, “what about the city?” We’ll get what we care about and prioritize. If we prioritize choice, we'll get a city that is the expression of the people.


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Pfcntre Bye-Election. Canon Lewis' Narrow Win. Seat Lost through Bad General- ship. Polling took place in No. 3 Ward on Monday to fill the vacancy on the Rhondda Urban District Council caused by the death of the late Mr. Thomas Davies, Windsor Hotel, Ton-Pentre. The candidates were Canon Lewis (Conser- vative) and Mr. David Thomas (Labour). The result was declared on Monday even- ing as follows: — Canon Lewis 904 David Thomas 869 Majority 35 The poll was the heaviest for the last three years, the next highest being the election of 1907, when Canon Lewis was defeated by Councillor Walter Williams. The number of votes polled on that occa- sion was 1,707-66 less than on Monday. The total poll in the following year, when the late Councillor Davies was opposed by Mr. T. C. Morris (Labour) only reached 1,629. Last year, there was no election. Councillor Edward Jones being returned unopposed. The defeat of the Labour candidate can be ascribed to one or more reasons. The Labour organisation at Pentre was very weak, while it is common knowledge that iJhere was not that active sympathy and co-operation between the two wings of the Progressive forces which ought a to obtain in such a contest. Tactical mis- takes were committed by the leaders of the Labour section, which resulted in alienating a large portion of the Liberal support, and it is to this which Coun- cillor Tom Evans doubtlessly referred to -On Friday evening as a dog-in-the- manger policy. It is to be regretted that differences of so trivial a character- differences which could very well be avoided by good generalship—should result in the loss of a seat to the Pro- gressive cause. The Ward is promised another contest in the near future, when Mr. Walter Williams will be opposed.
New Wesleyan Schoolroom. Treorchy.I
New Wesleyan Schoolroom. Treorchy. Opening Ceremony. The above schoolroom, built at a cost of £ 400, was opened on Monday last by Mrs. Dr. Hinde, Treherbert, in the pre- sence of a large gathering. The opening ceremony was preceded by the laying of memorial stones by Mrs. and Miss Collins Ynyswen; Dr. D. C. Williams, Treher- bert; and Mr. H. J. Clarke, Treorchy, who were each presented with a hvmn- book as a souvenir of the occasion. A sermon was subsequently delivered in the now building by the .Rev. T. Hardy Banks, Cardiff (chairman of the Cardiff and Swansea. District). The new schoolroom, which will be used for Sunday School and religious services generally, was built by Mr. Spratt, Tre- alaw, from designs by Mr. C. M. James, Pentre, and has seating accommodation for 200 persons," A plot of land adjoining the present building has been leased for future developments. After the ceremony, a monstre tea was held at the Tabernacle Chapel, Tre- orchy (the parent church), followed by a public meeting, over which Dr. A. G. Iribe presided.
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Ugly Sores Ravage a Family. TERRIBLE PERIL QUELLED BY ZAM- BUK. A MOTHER'S SENSATIONAL CON- FESSION, .0 Few families have endured the whole- sale burden of skin disease that was up to recently the trying lot of the Newman family, who live at 47, Tilson Road, Peckham, London, S.E. It is because Zam-Buk proved equal to curing father, mother, and three children, that they wish other parents to know of their use ful experience. "Our child Blanch," Mrs. Newman ex- plained to a London Pressman, had such a mass of sores on her head that we had to cut off her hair. For weeks I took Blanch to St. Thomas' Hospital, but the sores spread to her mouth and nose. Zam- Buk, however, soon eased the child's intense pain and irritation, and in a short time every sore was gone from her head and face! New healthy skin came where the sores had been, and her hair grew again beautifully. Dolly, our eldest girl, was under treatment at the Belgrave Hospital, for ugly scabs on her face. As she was not making any progress we tried Zam-Buk, which soon completed another splendid cure. Our youngest boy, Willie, was almost crippled by painful blisters on his feet, and his brother, Fred, had nasty sores over his face. Both boys were quickly put right by Zam-Buk. While looking after the children I got some dirt in a cut on my thumb, which festered badly and was very painful. Zam- Buk again soothed the pain, drew out the poison, and healed my thumb beauti- fully. It was the unexpected success of Zam- Buk in my husband's case that led us all to use it. One day he came in from his work in the country with a red rash on his legs and arms, which smarted so much that he could get no rest. We tried all the ointments we could think of, but Zam-Buk was the one and only thing different from all the rest. It quickly eased the burning rash and gave him the healthy skin that is now the happy pos- session of all." The home wherein Zam-Buk is kept handy is protected against disfiguring skin disease such as ravaged the Newman family, and is also assured of an ever- ready and reliable healer for cuts, bruises, burns and scalds. Sold only in registered sealed boxes by chemists at lIlt, 2/9, or 4/6.
Tonyrefail. On Thursday and Saturday evenings last week, Ainon (W.B.) Chapel Choir, augmented by a few local vocalists, ren- dered the cantata, The Moabitess." The chairman on Thursday evening was Mr. J. Hopkins, Gilfach Goch. and on Satur- day, Mr. D. P. George, Tonyrefail. The leading characters were:—" Naomi," Madame Morris-Evans (soprano); "Ruth," Miss Esther Cooper, Ynyshir (contralto); Orpah," Miss Annie Jones, R.W.L.C., Gilfach (soprano); "Boaz," Mr. David Push, R.A.M., Clydach Vale (bass): "First Reaper," Mr. W. Davies, Porth (tenor); Assistant Reaper," Mr. T. B. Davies, Tonyrefail; Messengers," Messrs. W. Simmons, T. J. Roberts and John Henderson, Tonyrefail: "Israelitish Women," tylisses A. M. Davies and Nina Roderick; Jewish Maiden," Miss Jennetta Williams. The conductor was Mr. John H. Richards, and the accom- panists were Misses Addie Jones and Madge Hughes, and Prof. T. D. Edwards. the performances were well attended, and + c1onductor and choir are to be con- gratulated on the success of their labour.
Mid-Rhondda ChamberI of Trade.
Mid-Rhondda Chamber of Trade. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The usual monthly meeting of the above Chamber of Trade was Held at the Grocers' Room, Wellington Chambers, Tonypandy, on Wednesday evening, Mr. 1). S. Thomas presiding. Mr. Llewollyn Evans (outfitter), who was elected as chairman at the last meet- ing, wrote thanking the Chamber for the honour, but regretting that he could not see his way to accept the position. After numerous expressions of regret from the members at Mr. Evans' decision, Mr, Noah Meredith moved that Mr. D. S. Thomas, who was elected vice-chairman at the annual meeting, be asked to take the chair. This was seconded by Mr. J. Owen Jones, and supported by Mr. J. Kinstley (jeweller), one of the oldest members of the Chamber, who expressed the opinion that Mr. Thomas was one of the ablest men in the locality, and that his appoint- ment would be most desirable. The proposition was carried unani- mously. Mr. Thomas, in thanking the meeting, said that he was coming into the chair at a great disadvantage; the past year having been such a notable one in the history of the Chamber, and the last chairman (Mr. J. Owen Jones) having filled it so successfully, especially on the filled it so successfully, especially on the occasion of the Royal visit. He (the speaker) did not expect anything in the wav of a Royal visit to the district during his term of office, consequently the Cham- ber could resort itself to spade work. There were many things needing earnest attention in the locality, and nuisances, which he hoped would in a very short time be removed. He hoped also that during the ensuing year long strides would be made towards the Incorporation of the Rhondda, and he was proud of the fact that the Mid-Rhondda and District Chamber of Trade were the prime movers in the movement. He would also like to see the Early Closing Order carried out, and the Grocers' Association successful in their desire to fall into line with the otter trades in the district. The election of vice-chairman was then proceeded with, and Councillor James Evans, Blaenclydach, was unanimously elected. EARLY CLOSING ORDER. In order to consider the appointment of an Inspector to see that the Closing Order is strictly adhered to, a deputation from the Penygraig and District Chamber of Trade had been invited to the meeting to discuss the matter. Upon the deputation, which consisted of four members from Penygraig, enter- ing the room, Mr. D. S. Thomas extended j to them, on behalf of the meeting, a very heartv welcome, and he hoped that through conferring with one another, it would be helpful and beneficial. Some places, said the speaker, were most faith- ful in the carrying out ( the Act. If the shops were closed in Tonypandy, the people very often could go to the top of Clydach Vale or Penygraig and get served. Mr. J. Picton Davies (draper), Peny- graig, stated that the matter of an In- spector had not been discussed by the Penygraig Chamber, but the deputation would take back to them the result of the conference with the Mid-Rhondda Cham- ber. Mr. John Rees asked Mr. Picton Davies whether Penygraig would be will- ing to give their support to an inspector. Mr. T. Evans (draper), Din as, another member of the deputation, said the feel- ing was prevalent that something should be done. They (Penygraig) considered the Tonypandy shopkeepers the greater sinners in regard to the Early Closing Act. In relation to an Inspector being appointed, there was the very important question of financing. He (Mr. Evans) thought it would be a difficult matter to get people to subscribe towards paying a person who in all probability would be prosecuting themselves. He, for one, if prosecuted on one occasion, would not contribute a second time. Mr. Evans further stated that he thought the shop assistants should move in the matter, and if the assistants had any funds at their disposal, they should be. asked to contri- bute towards the cost of paying an In- spector. Or, perhaps, subscriptions could be gathered in from those outside the trades. He (the speaker) thought a great difficulty in the way of the working of the Act were the shops who were not under the Order, such as the grocers and others who kept drapery and boots for sale on their premises in addition to their grocery. There was a nOiSsihj lityof this kind of goods being sold in shops such as he had mentioned without the proprietors being caught. It was afterwards pointed out to Mr. Evans by Mr. John Rees that shop- keepers who sold goods that came under the provision of the Closing Order were bound to exhibit a printed card stating that such goods would not be sold after the hours provided for in the Act, and Mr. Rees read to the meeting a case in point, where a shopkeeper was fined for not so doing. Mr. J. 0. Jones thought the Act would be a failure unless the combined Cham- bers of Mid-Rhondda and Penygraig would take the matter up in earnest. The shops in Tonypandy had closed to time through the winter months, and he (the speaker) thought it would be a pity, now that the summer months were coming on, for the Closing Order not to be adhered to. Continuing, he said he did not think that as shopkeepers they ought to look to the assistants to appoint an Inspector, and if they did so, they would possibly appoint one of their own number, a thing which would not be beneficial either to that assistant or his employer. He thought the combined efforts of the both Chambers of Trade would have more weight. Mr. T. Evans, Dinas, thought the assistants should not confine themselves to the appointment of one of their own number, but advertise for an Inspector. Mr. J. Rees. thought an Inspector would only be wanted for a short while each evening, as he would have nothing to do during the daytime. Mr. J. Picton Davies, Penygraig, said that he was open to be convinced, but he would like to see the Closing Order become a universal matter, and unless that came about, very likely he would do all in his power to oppose the Act. Mr. J. Owen Jones said that when the Act became in force in Mid-Rhondda, there was a very great grievance with Portb because they had not come under the Closing Order, and now that Porth was about to come into- line and adopt the Act, he (Mr. Jones) thought, in jus- tice, they should try and enforce the Act. Mr. Evans, Dinas, thought that before an Inspector was appointed, the grocers should be brought under the Closing Order, and then the question could be dealt with in a much better way. Mr. D. S. Thomas said the opinion and feeling of the Tonypandy tradesmen was that an Inspector should be appointed to see that the Act was carried out effec- tively. He thought that to ask the shop assistants to do it would be a great in- justice to them. Something was done at one time by the assistants at Cardiff, and some of them had to suffer to this day owing to their action* in the matter. We have the law," said Mr" Thomas, "and we should enforce it. If anyone transgressed, then they should put up with the consequences. Mr. Thatcher (painter, &c.), Penygraig, said the great difficulty was to draw the line between the small shops in the back streets, where nearly anything and everything could be obtained,, and the larger shops in the main streets. He (the speaker) had closed faithfully upon the first stages of the Order coming into force, and his experience had been that he had the pleasure of seeing the people going to these "ismall shops." Mr. Evans, Dinas, thought they did not want a man to look after them, as they were perfectly able to look after themselves. Mr. Picton Davies, Penygraig, thought there had, never been an Act passed through which a horse and cart could be driven like that of the Early Closing Order. It was full of loopholes. The Chairman then stated that he was sorry to hear the sentiments expressed by the deputation. He (the speaker) could vouch that at nresent the Act was being carried out by the Tonypandy shop- keepers. He had gone the length of the main street that evening (Wednesday), and found that all the shops were closed at the appointed time. Mr. J. Owen Jones asked the depu- tation whether, if Tonypandy tradesmen appointed an Inspector, would the Peny- grai- Chamber withdraw from the Order, to which they replied that they would certainly not withdraw from the Act. Mr. Evans, Dinas, thought it would be very unfair on the part of Tonypandy to appoint an Inspector without concurring with Penvmraig, and he thought a little time should elapse so that the Order would have been in force at Porth for a, while. After further discussion, the Chairman thanked the deputation for their visit, and stated that a snecial meeting would be held in a fortnight's time, and in the meantime Penygraig Chamber could fully discuss the pros and cons. CORRESPONDENCE. Arising out of the correspondence, a letter was read from Mr. L. W. Llewelyn, Glyncornel, Llwynypia, accepting the position Qf president of the Chamber for the coming year. NEW BRIDGE? A letter was read by the Secretary from the Council Offices in reply to an application by the Chamber for a new bridge to be placed near St. Andrew's Church, in the place of the one washed away by the floods. The letter stated that the Council have had designs pre- pared for the construction of a new steel bridge to be built upon the site referred to. They had written to the estate owner, and also to the colliery owners, to ask them to support the Council in the payment of the proposed new bridge, and unless they were prepared to do so, the Council were hardly prepared to pay the full cost of erecting the same. Several members expressed themselves as being dissatisfied with the letter from the Council. Mr. J. Owen Jones asked to whom should the ratepayers look to to do these things, unless it was to those to whom the rates were paid. He thought the matter should receive the Chamber's earnest attention, even if they had to seek legal advice upon the matter. He said the path could not be closed, and it was a serious inconvenience and loss to Ur>ner Tonypandy in not having the bridge replaced as quickly as possible. The Chamber ought to assert themselves and see the thing carried through. Mr. Noah Meredith thought the Cham- 1 her should write to the colliery pro- prietors and to the ground landlord, and thereby strengthen the hands of the, Council. Mr. Griffiths (Oliver's) thought it would not be right to write to anyone at all. He thought the Council was responsible, and, therefore, should see the. work was carried out. Mr. John Rees (secretary) said that the Council had never taken the bridge and pathwav over. Mr. J. Owen Jones said he would sup- port the idea of Mr. Meredith if it would be the means of coming to some amicable settlement. The Chairman thought if the landlord and colliery owners were written to, it would be handing over the people's rights to the various parties. Mr. Geo. Evans (printer) stated that in his opinion the parties concerned should be interviewed. It was finally decided to see the parties concerned in the matter. PUBLIC CONVENIENCES. A letter was read from the Council in reference to underground public conveni- ences being placed on Pandy Square, stating that the matter had received the consideration of the Health Committee, and it had been found impracticable to carry out the suggestion of the Chamber of Trade: but if a deputation desired to attend the Council's meeting, they were prepared to grant them a hearing at their next meeting. This matter received considerable dis- cussion, several members expressing them- selves as being entirely dissatisfied with the present state of affairs, Mr. J. Owen Jones stating that at the local T.V.R. station the lavatory was used so largely by persons not going by train; that it had been stated on good authority that the Company intended removing it down to the railway platform. This, he thought, was a proof of the necessity of a public convenience being placed in a public place in the locality. T-V • I 1 T rr ivir. uavies knutcneri XJUWCI iony- pandy, said that it was not necessary to have it on Pandy Square, but he was of opinion that one should be placed in some convenient snot. Mr. Meredith suggested that the local Councillors be interviewed ana asked to do all that was in their power to further the matter, and failing any progress being made, a public meeting should be called. He was of opinion that, if a con- venience would be erected, it would become self-supporting by adopting the penny-in-the-slot principle. It was consequently decided to ask the Councillors to attend a special meeting of the Chamber. TELEGRAPH OFFICE. A letter was read stating that the cir- cumstances did not warrant the Post Office officials complying with the request of the Chamber re establishing a telegraph office at Blaenclydach. The Chairman stated that the whole postal question would be re-opened at some future meeting of the Chamber. G.W.R. EXCURSIONS. A letter was read from the Abercynon Chamber of Trade asking the support of the Mid-Rhondda Chamber in the matter of excursions on the Great Western Rail- way. The letter stated that at present excursions were run on Friday night to the Isle of Man and various other places; that being the case, it was impossible for tradesmen to avail themselves of the privileges offered, owing to the fact that they could not leave their businesses over Saturday. If some excursions were r u'.v on Monday nights, it would be much more appreciated by the tradesmen. It decided to support the Aber- cyaou Cumber of Trade. POLICE DAY OF REST. Mr. D. S. Thomas brought before the notice of the Chamber the position of the local police in regard to being allowed to have one day's holiday in seven. He stated that he understood it was within the power of the Police Committee to grant a day off. It was decided to send a resolution to the Chief Constable, also to the secretary of the Police Committee. j EISTEDDFOD. It was decided to allow the matter of holding an eisteddfod this year to drop through. HALF-HOLIDAY. The subject of changing the weekly half- holiday from Thursday to Wednesday afternoon was left for a special meeting.
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Tale of a Marriage. Alleged Bigamy by Soldier's Wife. Gelli Woman Committed to Assizes At Porth Police Court on Thursday, Rhoda Louisa Florence Hudson, 13 Bron- llwyn Road, Gelli, was charged with having bigamously married Chas. Lucas at the Pontypridd Registry Office, her former husband being then alive. Charles Wilfiam Moore, 93, Llewellyn Street, Penrhiwceiber, brother of the 8risoner, said he was present on 3rd ctober, 190S, when prisoner was mar- ried to William Hudson at Trowbridge. Witness added that he saw Hudson that (Thursday) morning, but he denied the marriage. Daniel Oliver Lewis, master of the Pontypridd Workhouse, said that he was present at the marriage of prisoner with Charles Lucas at the Pontypridd Registry Office on the 8th April last. P.S. Baker, Gelli, said that on 19th January, from information received, he If found prisoner living with Charles Lucas at 13, Bronllwyn Road, Gelli, as man and wife. Witness arrested prisoner and con- veyed her to Ton-Pentre Police Station,, where he charged her with feloniously marrying Charles Lucas at Pontypridd on 8th April, her former husband being then alive. In reply, she said: "I was under the impression my former husband waa dead when I got married to this man." Prisoner made a similar reply when charged by the Magistrates' Clerk. In the box, she declared that a man named Charles Curtain met her one evening as' she was leaving her place of emplonent at Trowbridge, and informed her that her husband had died of enteric fever nine months previously in India. She wrote to the commanding officer to know whether this was so, but she received no reply. Question by the Bench, prisoner said that her husband left for India two months after their marriage. She obtained some money and letters from him, but not later than up to two years ago. She believed Curtain's story, and went into mourning, and she could hardly credit P.S. Baker's statement that her husband was still alive. Asked as to why she described herself as a spinster on the marriage certificate, prisoner said that Lucas did not want it known that he was marrying a widow. Cross-examined by Supt. Cole, prisoner admittted selling their furniture soon after her husband went to India. She received letters and money from him, which she acknowledged. She wrote to him m January and February, 1907. She denied that her husband wrote her several letters to which she did not reply. In reply to a further question, prisoner said there were no children of either marriages. Prisoner was committed to take her trial at the next Assizes, and was bound over in her own recognisances of L25 to so appear. Acting upon a suggestion from the Stipendiary, prisoner said that she desired to make application for legal assistance under the Poor Prisoners' Defence Act.
Run AWrJY Horse. Serious Accident Averted. An incident that might have terminated with unfortunate IreslultsJ was narrowly averted this (Thursday) morning by the presence of mind and plucky conduct of Mr. Harry Wright, a young member of the Dick Whittington pantomime company now playing at the Tivoli, Pentre. A horse which was attached to Mr. T. Richards' brake, quietly standing by the Aberystwyth Restaurant, took fright at some passing object, and swerving round, dashed along the road at a terrific rate towards Pandy Square, where some hun dreds of people were at the moment con- gregated. Seeing the danger, Mr. Wright, who was himself in charge of a pony, quickly handed his charge to a bystander, and rushing forward, grabbed the erring quadruped by the head, and with the assistance of Mr. Tom George, the well-known Tonypandy brake-driver, brought him to a standstill uninjured and to the great relief of those within view of the occurrence.
Bakers' Pn5ze Scheme.
Bakers' Pn5ze Scheme. The Allinson Bakers' 'Annual Competi- tion was held on Thursday, January 27th, when the winners of the five, guinea monthly prizes awarded during the pre- vious year, competed for the right to hold the Allinson Bakers' Fifty Guinea Silver Trophy for twelve months. Some very good loaves were submitted, and the first prize was awarded to Mr. E. McNicol, of 125, Broadway, Cricklewood, for a nearly perfect specimen of an Allinson loaf. The judges were Mr. H. Barlow, J.P., of Fettering (vice-president of the National Association of Master Bakers); Mr. J. F. List, of Bethnal Green; and Mr. G. S. Clark, of Waltbamstow. Dr. Allinson (chairman of the Natural Food Company, Limited) was present, he having agreed to act as referee in the. event of any difference of opinion be- tween the judges but his services # were not required, the judges being unanimous in their decision. After the competition, the judges were shewn over the mills by the managing director (Mr. Peter Tyrer), who after- wards entertained them to dinnejr at the Great Eastern Hotel, where a very plea- sant evening was spent. The Allinson Bakers' Prize Scheme is being considerably extended, and is known all over the country as one of the most business-like and straightforward com- petitions in the trade. Further parti- culars can be obtained from our adver- tisement columns, or from the Company.
Correspondence. To the Editor of the Rhondda Leader. Sir,—I have never been able to under- stand Mr. Keir Hardie's aversion to the Liberal Party. Though it 16,eLi kuown, now that the election is over at Merthyr, he never allows an opportunity to pass without a special downpour of his wrath on the Liberal Party. It is true that hie general attitude is that of regarding both of the parties as six of one and half-a- dozen of the other." But the thick part of his brush is invariably applied to the Liberals. To fair-minded people this association is not true to the facts of history, and particularly if we bear in mind the magnificent work of the Asq nith Government during the last Session. This conclusion can be sustained bv extracts from the great Labour leaders, Mr. Henderson, Mr. Shackleton. and others. They have, and that without reservation of any kind, recognised the good work. It is true Mr. Hardie has expressed words to the same effect, but withholds the credit. It is, therefore, painful reflection that he should not equally acknowledge good work. What is this bee in his boniiet. P Is it an old feud? Must the dog once evil named ever remain ill-reputed? Though not a partisan of Mr. Pritchard Morgan, I have noticed his resurrection of a mani- festo written by Mr. Hardie in 1893. If this is a true reproduction, in its reading can be understood. some of this constant hostility. What do we find in the code of instructions issued by the Socialist advocate9 First, the members were to make a special endeavour to get on the Liberal Association, im order that the I.L.P. may have a firtn bodv of friends in the enemy's camp." Suelt duplicity is inconsistent with honesty of conduct. No man can be a friend and traitor in one and the same person. A man who did that would ever after be unworthy of trust. Let us note the second code, which is very questionable political morality, and that is, that whon under false colours inside they were to prevent Liberals from bringing out advanced candidates." Really, this is astonishing. These men were to resist men whose views harmonised nearest with their own, and select so-called weakling Liberals. This would be a diffi- culty to a straightforward man, but according to 1lr. Hardie's manifesto it was simple enough, for in another and final regulation he tells them that a Socialist who is troubled with scruples of conscience is not worth his salt and is better out of the way." A system built upon such a code of morals does not commend itself to honest folk. All believe in rules and regulations, but not at the cost of suppressing eonscienoe. We must sacrifice for the cause we believe in, but not at the expense of honourable conduct. In football this kind of play is rank offside, and the game of politics must be fought straightly and cleanly. The American's advice to his son, Make money honestly if you can, but make money," paraphrased would read. Make converts honestly if you can, but make converts." It is easy to understand Mr. Hardie's disappointment at Iferthyrafter nearly ten years of representation, to have to take second place at the poll to a young man in the first blush of his public life. But Mr. Hardie should remember that he fought as a Labour candidate and not as a Socialist. Mr. Edgar Jones was less blest in worldly goods than his opponent, and came straight from the soil, truly a son of the people, and that was the secret of his glorious triumph.—Yours truly, OLD LIBERAL.
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Proposed Testimonial to Mr. Edgar H. Jones, MP. To the Editor of the Rhondda Leader- Sir,—At a public meeting convened by the Wattstown Institute Committee and held at Calfaria, Wattstown, on February 17th, 1910, it was resolved unanimously- That steps be taken to organise a testi- monial to Mr. Edgar R. Jones to com- memorate his triumphant return as mem- ber of Parliament for Merthyr Boroughs, and that the following officers be appoin- ted to proceed with the organisation of the movement forthwith, viz. —Chair- man, Mr. J. Kane, M.E., colliery mana- ger, Wattstown; secretary, Dr. R. D. Chalke, M.A., Porth; treasurer, Coun- cillor D. Watts Morgan, miners' agent, Porth." A strong executive committee, composed of representative gentlemen in the Rhondda Valleys and Pontypridd, was also elected to assist in making the movement a pronounced success. The work of Mr. Edgar Jones as lec- turer under the Welsh National Liberal Council is well known throughout the Principality, and his strenuous efforts in organising Welsh Liberalism during the year preceding the General Election had a most telling effect at the polls, whilst his huge majority in Merthyr Boroughs, after a campaign of three weeks uiily, testifies to his tremendous popularity amongst the people. His intense enthusiasm, deep convic- tions, vigorous nationalism, and his un- doubted gifts of oratory, infuse life and energy wherever he goes, and the Welsh Parliamentary Party has received a dis- tinct acquisition of strength by his pre- sence. Indeed, we believe that Mr. Jones is on the threshold of a career of great national usefulness, and we make this appeal to his many friends and admirers with the greatest confidence of a prompt and liberal response. Subscriptions addressed to Dr. R. D. Chalke, 12, The Parade, Porth, Glam., will be thankfully received, promptly acknowledged, and handed to the trea- surer of the fund. As it is obviously impossible to i circularise privately the many supportei-s of this movement, will you kindly allow this letted to appear in your columns, so that your readers may be acquainted with the steps that are being taken in connec- tion with the matter? We feel confi- dent that such kind publicity will enable the Committee to make the testimonial movement a most complete success. Thanking you in anticipation, on behalf of the Executive.—We remain, yours, &c., JOHN KANE. Chairman. R. D. CHALKE, Hon. Sec. February 22nd, 1910.
Children's Concert at Clydach Vale. An enjoyable concert was given by the Juvenile Choir in connection with Cal- faria (W.B.) Chapel on Thursday and Saturday last. The work performed was Under the Palms (G. F. Root). The cantata illustrated the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles, or Harvest Festival, and presented a view of the* teachings of the Prophet Ezra. There were parts for four solo voices, these being well taken bv Misses M. A. Davies (soprano), M. J. Phillips (contralto), Messrs. D. J. Davies (tenor), and Theophilus Lewis (bass). The choir sang splendidly, and reflected much credit on their conductor, Mr. T. R. Brimble. Miss Williams and Mr. Michael played the accompaniments. The con- certs, which were very iwll attended, were presided over bv the Rev. W. E. Davies and Mr. David Deere.
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i League of Young Liberals Branch Contemplated at T onypandy. A movement it on foot at Tonypandy to establish a branch of the National League of Young Liberals. Prelimy steps have already been taken, and at a meeting held on Friday evening laJfc, pre- sided over by Mr. B. Vaughan levies (" Rhondda Leader "), it was decided to invite Mr. Beddoe Rees, Cardiff, to visit the district to explain tke laims and objects oi the League. There is room for such an organisation in Mid-Rhondda, and it is to be hoped that the movement will secure the support and tvnipathy it deserves.
Organ Recital at Llwynypia.
Organ Recital at Llwynypia. Mr. E. J. RendeU, F.R.C.O., organist of St. James', Cardiff, gave an extremely interesting organ recital at St. Andrew's Church, Llwynypia, on Thursday evening last. After the processional hymn opening prayer, the recital opened with Handel's overture, At-halla. Mr. Rendell's other items were Bairstow's "Evening Song," an Andaxtino 1, by Wolstenholme, and Boellman's ChorVe and Minuel Gothique." In each item the player displayed that great quality- restraint, accompanied with an artistic interpretation; whilst in the Evening Song Mr. Rendel] fully realised a deli- cious evening atmosphere. We greatly enjoyed Mr. Rendell's playing, and hope to hear him again. The choir of St. Andrew's (augmented), under the baton of Mr. David Lloyd, I.S.M.. contributed to the evening's pro- gramme. Spohr's popular cantatb, God, Thou art great," and the beautiful motet of Mendelssohn-" Hear my grayer." In each number the choir was heard to distinct advantage, being exceedingly well balanced. The attacks were distinctly good, and Mr. Lloyd found a ready De- sponse to every movement of the bat^n. The altos were rather few in number but their rich quality amply compensated for this deficiency. The soloists were: —Soprani, Miss Lizzie Evans and Mrs. Kin" contralto, Miss Minnie Howell; tenor? Mr. Oliver- Williams; basso, Mr. Willie Richards. Miss Evans' voice was heard to advan- tage in Hear, ye Israel," save a little forcing, which somowhat marred tRe effect. Miss Minnie Howell peaeow a promising contralto voice, which, with further training, will bring her into pro- minence, In her rendering of "0 God, have mercy (Stradella), Miss Hawell did,, played excellent enunciation. Mr. Willie Richards, basso, was heard to fine effect in the quartet, Walk ye," whilst in his solo, O, hear me, winds and waves," Mr. Richards excelled all his previous efforts. Mr. Oliver Williams has a sweet tenor voice, and his solo, Liddal's Nearer, my God, to Thee," was immensely appreciated. In the solo, Hear my prayer," Mrs. King regaled a very musical voice, which, with a little more confidence, should be capable of greater things. There was a large con- gregation present, and the proceeds are to be devoted to the clmrch funds.
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Mr. Pencie Smith's Symphonies The third of the eeriee of Symphonies by Mr." Percie G. Smith's Orchestra at St. James' Schoolroom, Cymmer., Porth, will take place next Monday night, the 28th inst. The Symphony chosen 18 Schubert's B Minor (The Unfinisked). Tlie success following these «ffortfc are most gratifying, and gives the members of the orchestra great encouragement. Nothing is spared to give each Symphony as complete as possible, and the explana- tory remarks at the commencement enables everyone who listens a guide to enjoy them. Great confidence is felt that tkis move- ment will have an effect on our local musical taste, and an exarrfole is given of the possibilities that exist, providing the public show their appreciation. No charge is made for admission and the entire expense is borne by the members and friends who desire to toiboaioibe. Beside the Symphony, the overture "Rosamunde" and the" Serenade" for tenor voice will be given by Mr. David Thomas, Wattstown, and it is hoped that advantage will be taken of the opportu- nity. especially bv musical studente. There is an ambitious programme in contem- plation, and should the same interest continue, the members will feel their efforts well rewarded to see the building again filled as on the previous occasions. The chair will be taken by Mr. Thos. Griffiths, J.P. (Insoles Collieries. Ltd.), at 8,
Proposect "Old Students" Testimonial To Mr. J. W. Jones, Tonypandy. A well-attended meeting of old students" of the Tonypandy School wa& held on Friday night last at Richards' Assembly Rooms, with the new of show- ing an appreciation of Mr. J W. Jones' valued services in the district ioi upwards of 40 years. Those present gnoke. in glow- ing terms of the great servic-ee rendered in various directions by the old master, the excellent examples set by bim, and how they had been encouraged by emulating them. It was resolved that a move should be made to make a testi- monial. showing in a t>ractjr.a] manner their appreciation of his many qualities. For the furtherance of this object, a. meeting will be held at the Gwa lia. Restaurant on Monday evening next, the 28th inst.. when all students who have- enjoyed the privilege of Mr. Jones' tuition are desired to make effort to be present. Mr. Tom Davies is the, secretary of the movement, and Mr. W. Davies, Eleanor Street, is treasurer. These gentlemen will be IT.3 of any assistance in getting all old boys and stud ents together.
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Our Library Ta.ble. Pit Disasters The Penny Pictorial for the cur- rent week contains another thrilling instalment of the survivors' tales of pit disasters. This week, Will jam Harris, the sole survivor of the TJniverisal Col- liery (Senghenydd) holocaust, ton tributes a recital of his sufferings, which is described by the Editor as the most thrilling story ever written." A portrait of Harris is also given. Also received.—" The Scc-bs." by M. J. The Lifeboat (the organ: of the National Lifeboat Institution): Illegiti- macy," by Lady Cook.
Cardlganshire Dinner. In view of the forthcoming Cardigan- shire dinner to be held at the Thistle Hotel, Tonypandy, on St. David's Day, March 1st, we are asked to request that any Cardiganshire man in this district who has not received an invitation to tke above dinner, should at once communi- cate with the secretary, Mr. J. D. Lewis, 6. Thomas Street, Tonypandy or Mr. J. Owen Jones, Pandy Square. Tonypandy.

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In the near future, mankind has finally discovered that they weren’t alone in the universe. Aboard in a space ship hovering above the planet Earth were aliens that looked like humans in every way. They called themselves Travelers. Two of them were Kellan and Tendra, a couple around twenty years old who have lived their lives studying human history and training to become easily assimilated to them. Their arrival on Earth was primarily to establish friendship and to assist the human race towards growth and evolution.
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Since there was nothing to dislike about this book, and I found no errors, I would give this a solid 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend Humans, Gods, and Hybrids to people who are interested in suspenseful and thought-provoking sci-fi novels. Erotic scenes were absent, and profanity was at a minimum. However, violence was prevalent in this book, so this may be unsuitable for children.
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Imbolo Mbue’s thought-provoking and compassionate 2016 novel Behold the Dreamers follows the experiences of Jende and Neni Jonge, Cameroonian immigrants who are pursuing the American dream in New York City on the cusp of the 2008 financial crisis.
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Essay On Cloud Computing
Outline of Essay
- Cloud Computing Architecture
- Advantages of Cloud Computing
- Challenges of Cloud Computing
- Future Trends in Cloud Computing
Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services, including storage, servers, software, and other resources, over the Internet. This technology enables individuals and businesses to access and use powerful computing resources without the need for costly infrastructure investments. Cloud computing has become increasingly important due to its ability to provide flexible, scalable, and cost-effective computing services. It has transformed the way businesses and individuals approach IT infrastructure, allowing them to focus on their core competencies while leaving the management of computing resources to cloud providers.
Cloud Computing Architecture
Cloud Computing Architecture is typically divided into two main categories: Cloud Service Models and Cloud Deployment Models:
Software as a service is a cloud service model where the provider offers applications and software to end-users over the Internet. The provider is responsible for maintaining the infrastructure, security, and availability of the service. Examples of SaaS include Google Workspace, Salesforce, and Dropbox. Platform as a Service is a cloud service model where Giver gives a platform to developers to build and deploy applications.
The provider manages the infrastructure, operating system, and middleware, allowing developers to focus on building their applications. Examples of PaaS include Heroku, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, and Microsoft Azure. Infrastructure as a Service provides offers infrastructure resources such as servers, storage, and networking over the Internet. Customers can use these resources to build their IT environments and manage them as they see fit. Examples of IaaS include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
In a public cloud, the cloud provider makes computing resources (such as virtual machines, storage, and networking) available over the internet to the general public. The resources are shared among multiple users and customers, and users only pay for what they use. Examples of public cloud providers include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. A private cloud is a cloud computing environment that is dedicated to a single organization.
The computing resources are not shared with other organizations or the general public but rather are used exclusively by the organization that owns the private cloud. The organization may choose to manage the private cloud itself, or it may contract with a third-party provider to manage the environment on its behalf. A hybrid cloud is a combination of public and private cloud environments. In a hybrid cloud, an organization can run some applications and store some data in the public cloud, while running other applications and storing other data in a private cloud.
This allows organizations to take advantage of the scalability and cost-effectiveness of public cloud computing, while also maintaining control over sensitive data and applications by keeping them in a private cloud environment.
Advantages of Cloud Computing
Cloud computing offers numerous advantages for individuals, businesses, and organizations, including:
Cloud computing eliminates the need for expensive hardware and software investments, as well as maintenance and upgrade costs. It allows for a pay-as-you-go model, where you only pay for the resources, you use. With cloud computing, you can easily scale up or down your computing resources according to your business needs.
This allows you to handle sudden spikes in traffic or demand without having to invest in additional infrastructure. Cloud computing enables users to access their applications and data from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. This makes it ideal for remote teams or employees who need to work from home or on the go. Cloud computing typically gives high uptime guarantees and disaster recovery options to ensure that your data is always accessible and secure.
Donor provides a wide range of services and applications, allowing businesses to choose the ones that best meet their needs. This also allows them to experiment with new technologies without having to invest in expensive infrastructure. It enables teams to work together in real time on the same document or project, regardless of their location. This promotes collaboration and can lead to increased productivity and efficiency. Advanced security measures and compliance certifications ensure that your data is protected from cyber threats and unauthorized access.
Challenges of Cloud Computing
Cloud computing offers many benefits, such as scalability, flexibility, and cost savings, but there are also several challenges that organizations may face when adopting this technology. Here are some of the challenges of cloud computing:
Cloud computing involves storing data and applications on remote servers owned and maintained by third-party providers. This introduces security and privacy concerns, as organizations must trust the provider to keep their data safe and secure. They also need to ensure that the data is properly protected when it is transmitted over the internet. Organizations may be subject to various regulatory requirements that dictate how they handle their data.
When using cloud computing, they need to ensure that the provider meets these requirements, or they risk facing legal consequences. It relies on internet connectivity to access data and applications. If the internet connection is disrupted, the organization may lose access to critical resources. Additionally, if the cloud provider experiences downtime, the organization may be unable to access its data and applications.
Organizations may find it difficult to switch cloud providers once they have invested heavily in a specific provider’s infrastructure and tools. This can limit their flexibility and ability to adopt new technologies.
While cloud computing can be more cost-effective than traditional on-premise infrastructure, it can also lead to unexpected expenses if the organization does not manage its resources effectively. The pay-per-use model can result in high costs if the organization does not monitor their usage. Migrating data to the cloud and integrating it with existing systems can be a complex process.
Organizations need to ensure that their data is properly formatted and transferred securely and that it can be integrated with their existing systems. Cloud computing relies on internet connectivity, which can introduce latency and affect performance. Organizations need to ensure that their cloud provider can deliver the necessary performance and latency requirements for their applications.
Future Trends in Cloud Computing
Cloud computing has been rapidly evolving over the past decade, and this trend is expected to continue. Here are some future trends in cloud computing:
Edge computing is an emerging trend that involves processing data at the edge of the network, closer to the source of data. This reduces latency and improves the performance of applications that rely on real-time data. Organizations are likely to use multiple cloud platforms to meet their diverse computing needs, rather than relying on a single provider. Cloud providers will integrate AI capabilities into their services, making it easier for developers to build intelligent applications. Quantum computing is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to revolutionize cloud computing by offering massive computing power and processing capabilities.
Containerization is becoming increasingly popular for deploying and managing applications in the cloud. This approach allows for greater flexibility and scalability. Serverless computing is a new way of building and deploying applications, where the cloud provider takes care of the infrastructure, and the developer focuses on writing code. This approach is becoming more popular for its cost-effectiveness and ease of use.
What are the best practices for migrating to the cloud?
The best practices for migrating to the cloud include conducting a thorough analysis of the existing IT infrastructure, selecting the appropriate cloud service provider and service model, and developing a migration plan that includes testing, training, and risk management.
Is cloud computing secure?
Cloud computing can be secure if proper security measures are put in place. It is important to choose a reputable cloud provider and implement strong security protocols to protect data.
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More than half of pharmacy contractors had thought about selling their business and a quarter of GP partners said they had either merged or considered it in 2019, according to Cogora’s latest annual primary care survey.
A significant portion of the 1,365 GP partners and pharmacy team members we surveyed just prior to the Covid-19 outbreak said growing pressures meant they had to at least consider implementing cost-saving measures.
Seven in 10 pharmacy respondents (contractors and superintendents) said they had either cut or considered cutting staff hours during the year. In relation to GP partners, 17% said the same.
A third of pharmacy respondents said they were considering staff redundancies and one in 10 said they had already made at least one.
The survey, ‘Primary Concerns 2019: The State of Primary Care’, captured the opinions of those in primary care just prior to the coronavirus outbreak.
It showed that primary care remained in crisis in 2019, despite investment and funding measures introduced in the 2019/20 GP contract – lauded as the ‘most significant’ in 15 years.
Half of superintendent pharmacists and GP partners said they had discontinued clinical services or thought about doing so. Also, a third of GP partners said they made or were considering making cuts to routine appointments.
This is a worrying trend, especially given the Government’s drive to boost clinical services in community pharmacy in a bid to put pharmacists on the frontline of primary care and free up resources in general practice.
An average of 52% of pharmacists said they were considering getting rid of free medication delivery services to vulnerable patients and a quarter said they already had.
Financial uncertainty has also carried on into the Covid-19 crisis despite NHS England’s assurance, last month, that funding will be protected.

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A monolithic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) spectroscopic analyzer was fabricated using a mold, which was fabricated by 3D printer. It detected the fluorescence signal from a sample sealed in a PCR tube. However, in order to perform high sensitivity measurement for detecting a small amount of samples, the scattering light and the stray light must be intercepted with high extinction ratio. It is achieved by designing and fabricating an optical system of a complex folding for extracting only the signal light. In this study, we report about design and fabrication of a folding monolithic PDMS spectroscopic analyzer using 3D printer.


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“It’s not a long way to Tipperary” – Tipperary Bealtaine Festival 2020
We have another opportunity for you to join us this coming Thursday 18th June from 9pm - 11pm on Facebook LIVE where we will be broadcasting the complete concert from last week's tribute to the late Nora Butler Swan.
Last Thursday's ZOOM event was over subscribed, so this is a great chance to tune in and listen to this very special event which included performances from Tim Dennehy, Tadhg Maher, Bobby Gardiner, Micheál Marrinan, Deirdre Scanlan, Mike Scanlan, Ann Mulqueen, Séamus Brogan, Aileen Lambert, Bríd Slattery, Sadie Mulqueen, Sandra Joyce and Eileen O’ Brien.
This event was commissioned by The Arts & Library Services of Tipperary County Council for our 2020 Tipperary Bealtaine Programme and produced by Michael Fortune and Aileen Lambert of Folklore.ie.
The event will be broadcast on Facebook LIVE folklore.ie

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You may have heard that Microsoft has officially confirmed they are working on a new “iPod Killer”, called Zune. The devise is expected to roll out by Christmas.
Personal media players will come and go, and someday the iPod will probably be dethroned as the top player. Let’s face it, nothing stays on top forever. What has me worried in this instance, is not the device itself, but Microsoft’s rumored plan of using it’s significant financial might to temp people over to the Zune. It’s been rumored that when you buy a Zune, it will scan your music library, and determine everything you’ve bought from iTunes, and then give that music to you for free in Microsoft’s format. Microsoft is willing (and able) to eat millions of dollars in licensing fees to entice you to switch… and it may work in many cases.
Engadget has full coverage of Zune rumors to date.


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Over The Garden Wall assortment includes Wirt, Greg, Beatrice, Woodsman, Greg with Frog, Auntie Whispers, Wirt with Beatrice and The Beast. Which one will you get? It's a surprise.


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Plenty lift left in the market
The civil helicopter market is surging, but with demand running high, manufacturers are battling to streamline supply chains and production lines to cut lead times
Fleet replacements and oil industry growth continue to be dominant drivers in the supercharged civil turbine helicopter sector, a market that shows no signs of abating by the end of the decade.
AgustaWestland, Bell Helicopter, Eurocopter and Sikorsky, the largest suppliers of helicopters, reported double-digit increases in deliveries of their civil rotorcraft in 2007 over 2006, and three of the four are forecasting similar if not increasing deliveries for 2008.
With unprecedented civil and military backlogs on the horizon - c8.5 billion ($12.3 billion) for AgustaWestland, $4 billion for Bell, c13 billion at Eurocopter and $8 billion for Sikorsky - manufacturers now find themselves in a race to optimize production and streamline the supply chain to reduce lead-times for new aircraft orders or risk losing sales to impatient customers.
Sikorsky is emerging from a five-year restructuring project aimed at increasing production, a task that would appear to be successful. In 2007, the company delivered 79 S-76C++ and S-92 helicopters, up from 52 in 2006, a 52% increase. Though 2006 deliveries were hit by a six-week strike at two plants, the predominant boost in production resulted from outsourcing major subassemblies and moving to a two-part build process, with the basic aircraft constructed in 100% common configuration at the Stratford, Connecticut location, and customisation for each helicopter moved to the company's Part 145 modification centre, Keystone Helicopters in Pennsylvania. "That allows us to be much more responsive," says Marc Poland, vice president of commercial programmes for Sikorsky. "We're not trying to re-engineer each product."
Cabins for the S-76 and S-92 are built by international suppliers and integrated by Keystone and, for the S-76, by Aero Vodochody in the Czech Republic. Sikorsky in July announced an agreement with Changhe Aircraft Industries, a subsidiary of Avic II, to develop the capability to build S-76s in China. Sikorsky's light helicopter arm, Schweizer, in 2006 signed an agreement with Changhe to assemble its piston-powered S-300 in China as well.
It is not clear what role China may play in the production of Sikorsky's newest light single-engine helicopter, to be unveiled next week at the Helicopter Association International Heli Expo annual trade show in Houston, from 24-26 February. The company says it has orders for 15 of the four-bladed turboshaft-powered helicopters in "non-FAA" configuration, though it will ultimately seek FAA certification. The rotorcraft will compete with the likes of the Bell 206, Eurocopter EC120 and Robinson's new R66.
Sikorsky is also taking more control of its destiny by acquiring manufacturing facilities abroad, including PZL Mielec in Poland in late 2006, primarily for its booming military helicopter production. "The Sikorsky philosophy is to own a significant part of our supply chain," says Steve Estill, Sikorsky vice president of sales. Supporting the design, build and support cycle is a distributed engineering workforce that grew by 500 employees last year, says Poland. Sikorksy has five remote sites for its engineers in the USA and globally. A new facility in India now provides engineering expertise for supplemental type certificates, design and manufacturing improvements.
In all, Sikorsky appears better positioned for the glut of new work that keeps coming, including orders of more than 100 for the S-76D helicopter, which the company expects to begin delivering by the end of 2009, replacing the current model, the S-76C++.
Estill says he expects large fleet replacement sales to the US military to continue for another 2-3 years. Most recently, the US government in December signed a five-year, $7.4 billion multi-service contract for 537 Black Hawk helicopters with options for 263 additional helicopters. Other emerging markets include privatised search and rescue (SAR). Estill says "several countries" are developing plans to outsource SAR, similar to the way that the UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) did last year. The service purchased four S-92s, complete with internal auxiliary fuel tanks, auto-hover capabilities and forward-looking infrared cameras, which will be owned and operated by CHC Helicopter.
Market leader Eurocopter is also the front runner in backlog. The company delivered 443 civilian helicopters in 2007, up from 335 in 2006, an increase of 32%. It expects to produce 550-600 helicopters next year, including military products, up from 492 this year, an increase of as much as 22%.
Key obstacles to meeting or exceeding its goals are the supply of engineers and the supply chain, says Eurocopter chief executive Lutz Bertling. "Our output is up 75% over the past four years, but we need to do another 50%," he said at a global investment conference in January.
To accommodate that growth, Bertling says the "complexity" of Eurocopter's supply chain must be decreased. As such, the company has launched a campaign to cut its 2,600 suppliers down to 300 by 2015, reducing the count 10-15% per year in part through more standardisation and global packaging. Bertling calls the short supply of engineers a "limiting factor on growth" and says the company "needs to get engineers onboard everywhere in the world".
In terms of outsourcing, Eurocopter already has a manufacturing presence in China through a joint venture with the China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corp, Harbin Aviation and Singapore Technologies Aerospace to produce a version of the EC120 known as the HC120. It is also co-developing the 6t EC175 helicopter with Harbin, a subsidiary of China's AVIC II. The helicopter is due for European and Chinese certification in 2009 and enter series production in 2011, with assembly split 50/50 between China and France. Eurocopter predicts a market for as many as 800 EC175s over 20 years.
It is unclear what role the Chinese capacity will play in a new product Eurcopter plans to introduce at this year's Heli Expo, likely to be a light twin helicopter similar to the EC135 and EC145. The announcement will keep alive Eurocopter's practice of launching one new helicopter per year for the 16th consecutive year.
Airframer AgustaWestland does not plan to introduce a new helicopter this year but is developing two new models, a new medium-light twin multi-role helicopter to fill the gap between the AW109 Power and the AW139 and the AW149, a new medium-size multi-role utility helicopter for military and government customers that will emerge in prototype form next year. First prototype of the "XX9" medium-light is slated for flight testing in the 2010 or 2011 timeframe.
The company delivered 110 civil helicopter models in 2007 out of a total of around 180 civilian and military models. By 2010, AgustaWestland plans to deliver 260 helicopters in total. To accommodate the growth, the company is ramping up production at its Philadelphia final assembly facility with a new AW139 line and is accelerating the start date for fuselage and final assembly work in China. AgustaWestland has a licensed production agreement with China's Avic II to build fuselages as a supplier starting this year and to generate complete aircraft for the country's internal market by 2009 or 2010. AgustaWestland currently builds fuselages in Poland, Turkey and Italy.
Development of the company's unique 6- to 9-passenger BA609 tiltrotor in partnership with Bell Helicopter continues, with two prototypes flying - one in Texas and one in Italy. The companies have 77 orders and are targeting late 2011 for first deliveries. Neither company is disclosing the price of the aircraft.
Bell itself has launched perhaps the most extreme changes to its manufacturing plan in the name of more efficient production - it will cut four models out of its inventory after 2010 just as other manufacturers, namely Eurocopter and AgustaWestland, continue to diversify their offerings. "When we looked at the marketplace, we identified important trends in the market segments we serve," says Bob Fitzpatrick, Bell's senior vice president for marketing and sales says. "The data validated that the capabilities of our most popular models, along with our new product offerings, are well matched to meet market needs."
Bell delivered 181 civilian helicopters in 2007, an increase of 14% over 2006. Plans for 2008 are less ambitious - about 160 helicopters - as the company positions itself for a 50% increase in capacity growth by 2011. The company says it will certify its new light-twin, the Bell 429 Global Ranger, later this year.
"We will see deliveries come down a little bit in 2008, for two reasons," said Bell chief financial officer, Ted French, at a 7 February analysts meeting. "The largest piece of it is we are streamlining our commercial product offering. We are in the process of discontinuing the 430, 427, 210 and 206B models, so most of that reduction is coming out of those products. The other piece of the impact in 2008 is that we are also redeploying a portion of our drive system centre, where we make gears, shafts and transmissions for all our products to be able to support the ramp up on the defence side."
French says Bell wants to rationalise its commercial operation, but there will also be competition for capacity in the drive system centre in 2008. He says he expects Bell to show strong growth by 2010.

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A few more storms later on today as activity increases the next few days. Flooding will be our main threat the next few days.
A boil water advisory has been issued for thousands of customers in Boyle County Monday, due to a broken supply line.
The system-wide advisory affects the Parksville Water District.
Officials tell WKYT crews are actively working to repair the line that was found broken Monday morning.
The water system serves about 4,500 customers in Boyle County.


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Institutional structures of financial sector supervision, their drivers and emerging benchmark models
This paper studies the development of institutional structures for prudential and business conduct supervision of financial services over the past decade for 98 high and middle income countries. It identifies possible drivers of changes in these supervisory structures using a panel ordered probit analysis. The results show that (i) countries advancing to a higher stage of economic development tend to integrate their financial sector supervisory structure. Similarly, improvements in overall public governance drive countries to adopting more integrated supervisory arrangements. (ii) Greater independence of the central bank could entail less integration of prudential supervision, but not necessarily of business conduct. (iii) Small open economies opt for more integrated structures of financial sector supervision, especially on the prudential side. (iv) Financial deepening makes countries integrate supervision progressively more, however, greater development of the non-bank financial system including capital markets and the insurance industry makes countries opt for less integrated prudential supervision but not business conduct supervision structures. (v) The lobbying power of concentrated and highly profitable banking sectors acts as a significant negative force against business conduct integration. (vi) Countries with banking sectors that have been more exposed to aggregate liquidity risk, due to their high share of external funding, tend to integrate more their prudential supervision. Finally, (vii) a country that has experienced past financial crises is more likely to integrate its supervisory structure for financial services.
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References listed on IDEAS
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- Masciandaro, Donato, 2007. "Divide et impera: Financial supervision unification and central bank fragmentation effect," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 23(2), pages 285-315, June.
- Marc G Quintyn & Donato Masciandaro, 2008. "Helping Hand or Grabbing Hand? Supervisory Architecture, Financial Structure and Market View," IMF Working Papers 08/47, International Monetary Fund.
- Masciandaro, Donato & Quintyn, Marc & Taylor, Michael W., 2008. "Inside and outside the central bank: Independence and accountability in financial supervision: Trends and determinants," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 24(4), pages 833-848, December.
- Fabian Valencia & Luc Laeven, 2008. "Systemic Banking Crises; A New Database," IMF Working Papers 08/224, International Monetary Fund.
- Marco Arnone & Bernard J Laurens & Jean-François Segalotto & Martin Sommer, 2009.
"Central Bank Autonomy: Lessons from Global Trends,"
IMF Staff Papers,
Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 56(2), pages 263-296, June.
- Bernard J Laurens & Martin Sommer & Marco Arnone & Jean-François Segalotto, 2007. "Central Bank Autonomy; Lessons from Global Trends," IMF Working Papers 07/88, International Monetary Fund.
- Masciandaro, Donato, 2009. "Politicians and financial supervision unification outside the central bank: Why do they do it?," Journal of Financial Stability, Elsevier, vol. 5(2), pages 124-146, June.
- Alessandro Gambini & Salim M. Darbar & Marco Arnone, 2007. "Banking Supervision; Quality and Governance," IMF Working Papers 07/82, International Monetary Fund.
- Donato Masciandaro, 2006. "E Pluribus Unum? Authorities' Design in Financial Supervision: Trends and Determinants," Open Economies Review, Springer, vol. 17(1), pages 73-102, January. Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

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Objective: Spasmodic dysphonia (SD) is a debilitating voice/speech disorder without an effective cure. To obtain a better understanding of the underlying cortical neural mechanism of the disease we analyzed electroencephalographic (EEG) signals of people with SD during voice production. Method: Ten SD individuals and 10 healthy volunteers produced 50 vowel vocalization epochs of 2500 ms duration. Two EEG features were derived: (1) event-related change in spectral power during vocalization relative to rest, (2) inter-regional spectral coherence. Results: During early vocalization (500–1000 ms) the SD group showed significantly larger alpha band spectral power over the left motor cortex. During late vocalization (1000–2500 ms) SD patients showed a significantly larger gamma band coherence between left somatosensory and premotor cortical areas. Conclusions: Two atypical patterns of cortical activity characterize the pathophysiology of spasmodic dysphonia during voice production: (1) a reduced movement-related desynchronization of motor cortical networks, (2) an excessively large synchronization between left somatosensory and premotor cortical areas. Significance: The pathophysiology of SD is characterized by an abnormally high synchronous activity within and across cortical neural networks involved in voice production that is mainly lateralized in the left hemisphere.
Bibliographical noteFunding Information:
We appreciate all participants for devoting their time to this study. Our gratitude is extended to the Center for Applied and Translational Sensory Sciences (CATSS) , University of Minnesota, for providing the recording space and facilities. This research was supported by NIH 1R21DC011841 to PW and JK and by 1 R01 DC016315-01A1 to JK.
- EEG coherence
- Sensorimotor cortex
- Voice disorder
PubMed: MeSH publication types
- Journal Article
- Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

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A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
Notre-Dame cathedral, iconic Paris landmark, engulfed in fire
A massive fire consumed Notre-Dame Cathedral on Monday, gutting the roof of the Paris landmark and stunning France and the world, but firefighters managed to save the shell of the stone structure and its two main bell towers from collapse.
Flames that began in the early evening burst rapidly through the roof of the eight centuries-old cathedral and engulfed the spire, which toppled, quickly followed by the entire roof.
Open to tie-up with AAP in Delhi but time is running out: Rahul
After over a month of going back and forth over an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal of doing a “U-turn” on the alliance.
“An alliance between the Congress and the AAP in Delhi would mean the rout of the BJP. The Congress is willing to give up four seats to the AAP to ensure this,” Mr. Gandhi tweeted.
EC curbs campaigning by Yogi, Mayawati, Maneka and Azam
The Election Commission on Monday imposed restrictions on the campaigning of four senior politicians for violating the model code of conduct in Uttar Pradesh.
The EC put a 72-hour prohibition on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and a 48-hour ban on Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday.
Plea in SC seeks entry of women into mosques
A couple has moved the Supreme Court against the prohibition of entry of Muslim women into mosques, terming the bar as illegal, unconstitutional and a violation of their dignity.
“There should not be any gender discrimination. Allow Muslim women to pray in all mosques, cutting across denominations. There is no such gender discrimination to offer worship in Mecca, the holy city. The faithful, both men and women, together circle the Kaaba,” the Pune-based couple, Yasmeen Zuber Ahmad and Zuber Ahmad, submitted in their petition.
Coming, more GSLV satellite launch vehicles
The Union Cabinet on Monday approved five more GSLV satellite launch vehicles for the period 2021-24 under the next phase 4 of the ongoing GSLV continuation programme.
One of them could be used for the second Mars mission which is being considered.
Opinion | An India without the Left?
One out of every two Indians goes to bed hungry at night. That’s almost 700 million Indians. The number comes from McKinsey. But you don’t need a consultant to tell you about the distress in India. It is evident on our streets and in our fields. Agrarian distress (amplified by the suicide of farmers) and urban distress (illustrated by the growth of slums) have become normal.
Indian bourses shine in derivatives
Indian exchanges do not offer trading in exotic derivative instruments like their counterparts in the developed markets in the U.S. and Europe, but that has not stopped the bourses from becoming one of the largest derivative trading centres globally.
According to the latest report by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) and the International Options Market Association (IOMA), the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE accounted for 96% of the currency derivatives trading in the Asia-Pacific region in 2018.
Pete Buttigieg, gay Mayor from ‘rust belt’ in America launches presidential bid
Pete Buttigieg, the gay, liberal Mayor of a small American city in the conservative bastion of Indiana, officially launched his presidential bid on Sunday, joining a crowded field of Democrats vying for their party’s nomination in 2020.
The 37-year-old Rhodes scholar and Afghanistan war veteran is the two-term Mayor of his hometown of South Bend — a left-leaning bubble in America’s so-called “rust belt” region, where the decline of industries such as steel and automobile manufacturing has hurt local economies.
Boeing should fix, rebrand its 737 MAX plane, says Trump
President Donald Trump on Monday urged Boeing Co to fix and “rebrand” its 737 MAX jetliner following two fatal crashes, as regulators worldwide continue to work with the planemaker to review its grounded best-selling aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration has been meeting major airlines and convened a joint review with aviation regulators from other countries, while federal prosecutors, the U.S. Department of Transportation inspector general’s office and a blue-ribbon panel are reviewing the plane’s certification.
Indian squad for World Cup announced; Pant, Rayudu out
Tamil Nadu’s Vijay Shankar will bat at No. 4 in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 to be played in England and Wales from May 30 to July 14.
The selectors found the basket virtually empty for the crucial slot after openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, and No. 3 in Virat Kohli, and in the discouraging circumstances, the selectors chose Vijay Shankar, who has not batted at No. 4 at all.
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Pensions in Belgium
Find out how the Belgian pensions and taxation systems affect foreign residents. Information for those who have retired to Belgium and those retired from work in Belgium...
The department that oversees pensions in Belgium is the National Pensions Office (Office National des Pensions/Rijksdienst voor Pensioenen/Landespensionsamt, NPO).
- National Pensions Office (in French, Dutch & German)
At: Bureau des Conventions Internationales, Tour du Midi, 1060 Brussels
The local council (Commune/Gemeente) will handle all formalities on behalf of the retiring person.
Normal Pension Entitlements
In Belgium, the normal retirement ages are:
- 65 years for men
- 64 years for women
Note: The retirement age was 60 for women. However, this has gradually been increasing and by 2009 the retirement age for women will be 65 as well.
The calculation of any amount of pension is based upon the salary the person received over the period of time spent in Belgium and the number of years that the person has worked in Belgium. In addition:
- Any unemployment benefits received are also taken into account when calculating the pension allowance
- Time spent on university studies or military duty is considered as part of the standard 45-year career period
Everyone in Belgium is entitled to a state pension provided that they have worked at least 30 years out of a standard 45-year career period. The 30 years are not limited only to time spent as a Belgian resident; the pension calculation will take into account time spent in different countries, which will be calculated according to the regulations in that particular country and forwarded to the NPO.
Note: Early retirement is possible in Belgium from age 60 provided that the person can prove they have completed 35 or more years of work at that time.
Since 2004 there are no more specific formalities providing the person has reached the legal age.
Conventions and Treaties
Belgium has a convention for pensions with all EU member states as well as Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
Belgium also has bilateral treaties for pensions with Algeria, Australia, Canada, Chile, the Philippines, Republic of Congo, Croatia, USA, Israel, Morocco, San Marino, Tunisia and Turkey.
Pension applicants living in Belgium
Workers in Belgium applying for a Belgian pension who have also worked in other EU Member States or countries that Belgium has had bilateral treaties with during their career can still apply through the local council or the NPO.
The council or NPO will then contact the relevant pensions authorities in the country(s) in question to claim the part of the pension that is attributable to the time the claimant spent in that country. Ultimately the person will be entitled to receive a Belgian pension but it will be part-financed by the pension authorities in the other country(s) the person has worked in.
Pension applicants living in other EEA countries or Switzerland
Those resident in another country of the EEA (EU Member States and European Free Trade Association Economic Area countries) or Switzerland who are applying for a pension need to contact the relevant pension authorities in that country. If the foreign organisation in question acknowledges that the applicant has worked in Belgium as a wage earner, it will notify the NPO that the application has been made.
An exception to this is if there is no question of pension coverage in the country of residence. In that case you are entitled to apply to the organisation where pensionable service last occurred. For instance, a person living in Spain who had never been covered by the Spanish social security system, but who had worked as a wage earner in France and Belgium would be entitled to request a Belgian and French pension if the Spanish organisation was not willing to accept their application. In this case the request should be forwarded directly via a registered letter addressed to the NPO.
If a bilateral agreement applies as well, it is also possible to make a request for a pension via a registered letter sent to the NPO.
Pension applicants who do not live in Belgium, EEA countries or in Switzerland
If European regulations apply, the Belgian pension applicant should notify the relevant pensions authorities in the EEA country where they were last covered by a pension scheme. Those authorities will in turn notify the NPO.
If a bilateral agreement applies, the Belgian pension applicant should submit the pension application to the relevant organisation in the country of residence. Those authorities will in turn notify the NPO.
Other pension applicants
All other applicants not already mentioned should contact the NPO in Belgium by registered mail.


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How to make string art. This is an easy string art heart, and it shows the biggest secret to making great looking string art. (Hobbies To Try)
DIY Bohemian Suede Fringe Necklace, I whipped up this simple suede necklace this weekend. Let me show you how to make your own!


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Visualizing the most complex known organization of baryonic matter in the visible universe:
The Human Brain.
June 25-29, 2017: Human Brain Mapping Exhibition @ Vancouver, Canada
June 26-30, 2016: Human Brain Mapping Exhibition @ Geneva, Switzerland
The perceiver is located in the space-time of the human brain attractor: vertically beyond the known within future time horizons.
Every brn exists only once. If you want to buy/license one, contact me:
Intelligence as causal entropy maximization, i.e., the maximization of futural degrees of freedom for action.
(Wissner-Gross & Freer, 2013)

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