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JG: How did you get interested in Polish culture and in Krystyna Skarbek specifically?
CM: I took a course on ‘Poland during the Second World War’ as part of my first degree in 1989 – in part because this was such a historic moment in Polish history. After graduation, I chose to teach English in Poland with UNESCO for a summer. The school was in Bydgoszcz, and I spent my spare time in the local history museum. Later I worked for the charity Save the Children, and my first book is a biography of their remarkable founder, Eglantyne Jebb. When I won the Daily Mail Biographer’s Club Prize with that, I thought I had better write another book! I was talking with my agent about the rich seam of untold women’s stories, and mentioned my interest in Polish history. He suggested Krystyna Skarbek/ Christine Granville. At first I rejected the idea – I wanted to research and discover my own next book subject – this felt a bit like a blind date! But a bit of research showed how remarkable Krystyna was, a Polish-born Countess with Jewish heritage who became the first woman to serve Britain as a special agent in the Second World War, and who achieved so much for the Allied war effort. I was shocked at how little known she was and became determined to change that.
JG: Could you tell us more about the research process?
CM: Because Krystyna worked directly for Britain, she has a ‘personal file’ in the National Archives at Kew, and I applied under the Freedom of Information Act to secure the release of a few more files that were still classified. This was fascinating, but I knew I also needed to look at Polish archives. The Polish Underground Movement Studies Trust, and the Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum both yielded more, and the latter also contains a few of her personal effects, including a diary, the Aniela Pawlikowska oil portrait, her medals, wireless set, and commando knife – most of which are currently on display. I also followed in Krystyna’s footsteps, visiting her childhood home, the Parish archive with her baptism certificate, and the archives in Warsaw. Among the things we found were her school reports (unruly), first wedding certificate (soft-furnishings magnate) and 1930 Miss Poland photographs (runner up)! Most wonderful of all, I met the niece of her soul mate and comrade-in-arms, Andrzej Kowerski aka Andrew Kennedy, who showed me some fascinating papers and invited me to try on the jewellery of Krystyna’s that she had inherited! I was also lucky enough to interview several people who knew Krystyna, including her cousins, some of her post-war friends in London, and even, on a journey to France, two French veterans who remembered her from the summer of 1944! There is so much more, but it is all in the book!
JG: For those who have not yet heard about Skarbek, how would you summarise her cultural significance for Britain, and her key achievements?
CM: Krystyna served in three different theatres of the war. Initially she brought out intelligence from occupied Poland, sometimes by skiing over the high Tatra mountains. One microfilm she helped courier out was of such importance that Winston Churchill later told his daughter that she was his favourite spy. When her cover was broken, she escaped from arrest and travelled through Europe to serve in Egypt and the Middle East. But it was her work in occupied France in the summer of 1944 that makes her legendary. She made the first contact between the French Resistance and Italian partisans across the Alps; she secured the defection of an entire Nazi German garrison on a strategic pass in the mountains, and she saved the lives of three fellow officers just hours before they were due to be shot. Her impressive work was recognised with the OBE, the George Medal and the French Croix de Guerre. She has never received Polish honours because officially she was serving the British government, but she kept a Polish gorget with her medals – in her heart she was always also fighting for Poland and the cause of freedom.
JG: In Monty Python’s ‘Life of Brian’, there is a classic sketch ‘What have the Romans ever done for us?’. Apart from your admirable advocacy of Skarbek and Anglo-Polish heritage, the subject is rarely covered in British media. How would you summarise Poles’ contributions to British culture and society and Anglo-Polish cultural exchange over the past century? Are there any particular Anglo-Polish figures who stand out?
CM: Most of my research has been into the Second World War, where the Polish contribution was enormous. Polish mathematicians led by Marian Rejewski first broke the German Enigma code, giving the mathematicians in France and Britain the work that enabled the achievements at Bletchley Park. Polish Squadron 303 was the most effective squadron in the Battle of Britain, and Polish airmen also served in Bomber squadrons. The Polish armed forces served decisively in many battles, such as at Tobruk and Monte Cassino, and the Polish Home Army was arguably the most effective resistance force in occupied Europe, bringing out considerable intelligence including information on the V1 doodlebug and V2 rocket, as well as early testimony about the Holocaust.
Recently British historians have been paying more attention to such history. Among others, Jack Fairweather has written an award-winning biography of Witold Pilecki, the man who ‘volunteered’ for Auschwitz. Roger Moorhouse has written brilliantly about the September 1939 campaign; and Dermot Turing has shone an important light on the history of the Polish Enigma mathematicians upon whose work his uncle, Alan Turing, built. Before that we have had the wonderful work of Norman Davies among others.
I am delighted to have contributed to this history through my biography of Krystyna Skarbek, aka Christine Granville, The Spy Who Loved. After a six-year campaign, two years ago I was honoured to unveil an English Heritage Blue Plaque to Krystyna at her last London address. I also supported the commissioning of the bronze bust of Krystyna that can now be seen in Ognisko Polskie (Polish Hearth), the Polish Club in London; and the donation of an original plate-glass photograph of her from the collection of her friend and fellow SOE-agent, Bill Stanley Moss, to the National Portrait Gallery in London. Interest is definitely growing!
JG: You mentioned that as a child you particularly enjoyed the Anglo-Polish illustrator and children’s book author Jan Pieńkowski. Could you say more about his work?
CM: Simply that as a child, and still today, I loved the evocative beauty of his silhouettes and the cultural resonance of the stories he illustrated. It was only ten years ago that I realised he was Polish. Some Poles of course have world renown, such as Chopin and Copernicus. However, I think that many of the Poles whose work is well known in Britain, don’t always have their nationality recognised. Perhaps Joseph Conrad and Marie Curie are among these, certainly artist Tamara de Lempicka, Biba founder Barbara Hulanicki, journalist Ryszard Kapuściński and actresses Pola Negri and Rula Lenska for example.
JG: Could you tell us more about the subject of your forthcoming book about the inspirational general Professor Elżbieta Zawacka? Is there a publication date?
CM: I am thrilled to be writing the first English-language biography of Elżbieta Zawacka, the only woman among the Polish special forces paramilitary, the Cichociemni or Silent Unseen, who trained in Britain before being parachuted back behind enemy lines. It is a remarkable, inspirational story, yet she is virtually unknown in Britain. It should be published in 2024, with English and Polish language versions. If anyone has a connection to the story, please do get in touch!
Clare Mulley is an award-winning author and broadcaster, primarily focused on female experience during the Second World War. Ever since publishing her award-winning biography of Krystyna Skarbek – The Spy Who Loved (2013, Pan Macmillan), Clare has been keeping her memory alive. Skarbek aka Christine Granville was Britain’s first female SOE [Special Operations Executive] agent, the single longest-serving operative of World War Two, and Churchill’s favourite spy. Clare’s other books include The Woman Who Saved the Children about Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the Children; and The Women Who Flew for Hitler, which tells the story of Nazi Germany’s only two female test pilots, one of whom tried to save Hitler’s life, while the other tried to kill him. Her forthcoming book, Agent Zo: Woman on a Mission, will be published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson in 2024.
Dr Julia Griffin (née Dudkiewicz) is a Courtauld-trained art historian and curator with a specialism in 19th and 20th-century British and Polish art, design and cultural history. As Young Poland Project Curator at the William Morris Gallery, she co-edited Young Poland. The Polish Arts and Crafts Movement, 1890-1918 (Lund Humphries, 2020; shortlisted for the 2022 Alfred H. Barr Jr. Award, CAA), and co-curated the world’s first exhibition on the subject; Julia is the joint winner of the Association for Art History’s 2022 Curatorial Award for the best UK exhibition. Julia’s PhD explored Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Morris and Kelmscott Manor (University of the Arts London). As Principal Curator of the Guildhall Art Gallery (City of London’s corporate art collection), Julia designed the 15th Anniversary Rehang, launched in 2015, for which she was awarded Freedom of the City of London. She is a contributor to numerous publications on British and Polish art, including the Routledge Research Companion to William Morris (2020, ed. Florence Boos) and William Morris (2021, ed. Anna Mason, Thames & Hudson). She co-authored Tower Bridge. A Celebration of 120 Years (City of London, 2015).


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The sooner Covid wins and kills them all off, the better off we'll all be. With each and every death... one mouthpiece for lies and misinformation has been SILENCED. With each and every death... another human incubation chamber is eliminated and the risk of further mutations and spreading new variations is shut down.
With each and every death... valuable hospital resources aren't WASTED on someone who didn't want to live anyway. What a shame it is that they put our healthcare workers at risk and strain the system to the breaking point. How fucking SELFISH it is that they are preventing others from receiving the live-saving care that they NEED! The longer they live, these "covid-hoax" idiots are killing MORE than just themselves.
I don't even feel sympathy for the loved ones they leave behind. Why? Because this is what they WANTED! They knew the risks, they were warned. They saw the death and devastation. And worst of all they KNEW they had loved ones who'd be left behind, but they didn't care. If these idiots didn't care a SINGLE IOTA for their family, wives, husbands, children or their friends... then why should I? It's WASTED EMOTION to care about them.
The SELFISH BASTARDS made a CHOICE to give a "gift of their own death" to their loved ones, right?
They deserve nothing except contempt and ridicule.

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Iraq imports Chinese gasoline with an amount of 36 thousand metric tons in a month
The administration said in a report seen by Shafak News Agency, that "Iraq imported quantities of gasoline during the month of December 2021 by 36,000 metric tons, equivalent to 41.076 million liters, to become the fifth largest importer of gasoline from China during December."
She added that "Iraq is the first time that it imports such quantities of gasoline from China, as it did not import it during the month of November of the year 2021 or even during the same month of the year 2020."
She pointed out that "the most countries importing gasoline from China during the month of December was Pakistan, with a rate of 398,000 metric tons, an increase of 80.3 percent from last November, followed by Singapore, with importing 312,000 metric tons, followed by Indonesia, with imports amounting to 104 thousand metric tons." Brunei followed with an import amount of 36,000 metric tons.
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Family Boat Trip in Rio
Brahma Kumaris in Brazil invited the international delegation for a day out in nature and took us on a beautiful boat ride around the Baia da Guanabara. 30 BKs enjoyed the three hour trip around the bay on a specially reserved boat, as well as the opportunity for the international delegation and the Brazilian BKs to enjoy each others company. We passed under the famous Rio-Niteroi bridge, saw the cities and villages around the bay, as well as huge oil tankers digging through the water into the earth to extract oil and fortresses that in the past used to protect the bay from enemies. All these experiences gave us the opportunity to reflect and churn deeply. After the boat ride, we went to the very top of Rio, to see the famous Statue of Christ on the Corcovado. You can reach there by walking or a slow train ride through the tropical forest of Tijuca. Once we arrived at the top, the view of Rio from above was astonishing.
Despite the tourists up there taking pictures, there was a silence that impressed us all, and so we took the opportunity to meditate and share vibrations of love, compassion and brotherhood (the original message of Christ) with the city, beaches, mountains, and people below.
In the People’s Summit in Flamengo Park, the conversations by the people for a sustainable society continue. The Society for Sustainable Education have had a strong presence during Rio + 20, and Teresa Christina from a centre in Rio de Janeiro was delighted to participate on behalf of the Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative.
A committed and enthusiastic gathering of a few hundred people launched The Planetary Network of Environmental Education Treaty today.
Bahai Faith had organised a side event “Spiritual Principels for Sustainable Development” with the participation: Brahma Kumaris, Bahai, Wicca, Prebisteriana; Universalist. The Bahai panelist shared that justice, fairness and care which promote guardianship, eradication of extreme wealth and poverty with universal participation. Unity will generate a union and a sense of guardianship. Spirituality is a driving force for action and transformation. Regardless of religious identification, universal values exist. Sister Prem from Belo Horisonte BK center shared that : cooperation, love, harmony and respect are fundamental to human development and consequently in their relationship with the environment. But we have to put this into practice. It can not be purely theoretical. For there to be an effective transformation we have to assimilate and make it day by day. The Wicca panelist shared that by assimilating the principles of nature and interact ing with it, we promote a transformation within us.


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Hawker Group Inc.
Designated Land Use:
Accessory Buildings and Structures, Clinic, Caterer, Data Processing Establishment, Day Care Facility, Duplicating Shop, Oilfield Support Services, Warehouse Store.
Access to Market
Inside Industrial Park | Hawker Industrial Park
Existing Public Road Access:
Yes | Subdivision Road, Road 13833
Proximity to Expressways:
1.32 Kilometers, Highway 43
Proximity to airport/international border:
19 minutes, 23.3 kilometers
Yes | 16 minutes, 16.6 kilometers
Serviced min 25,000 GPD (gallons per day) | Aquatera Pipeline: diameter= 250 mm PVC, Qmin=8,822 GPD, Qmax=32,111 GPD
Serviced min 7,000 CFH (cubic feet per hour) | ATCO Gas main pipeline within/near lot: diameter=60-168mm, Q= 95,029 CFD
Serviced (min 750 kilowatts) | Primary Conductor: Constant Voltage 25kV.
Serviced (min. 500 m of the lot line) | Telus to the lot line.
Former Landfill Site:
Previous Livestock Operations:
Area of Natural Scientific Interest:
Restrictions on Title:
No | Freehold if it compiles with local restrictions RM-4
Expedited Development Process
Fast Track Process in Place:
The County’s Land Use Bylaw Section 2.15(a) states that “The Development Authority shall consider and decide on an application for a development permit within forty (40) days of the receipt of the application in its complete and final form.”
Proximity to Regional Assets
Proximity to Research and Development Activity:
20 minutes,19.5 Kilometers. Northwestern Polytechnic Research & Innovation department.
Proximity to Regional Transit Hubs:
17 minutes, 16.9 kilometers. Towne Centre mall, bus departures.
Type of Land
RM-4: Accessory Buildings and Structures, Caterer, Hotels, Motels, Recreation facility, Truck Depot, Truck Stop, Warehouse Store, Truck & Manufactures Home Sales, and Rentals, etc.

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Company Profile MLFNF
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a consumer-packaged meats company. It produces prepared meats and meals, fresh pork, and poultry and turkey products. The company also has agribusiness operations. These operations supply livestock to the meat products business operations. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, Japan, and China. The key brands are Maple Leaf and Schneiders, Maple Leaf Prime Naturally, Shopsy, Mitchell's Gourmet Food, Larse, Parm, and Hygrade.
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NAFLD is one of the leading causes of liver damage in the younger population. The increasing NAFLD prevalence runs parallel with the increasing trends in obesity among people. However, this does not imply that the lean population does not get affected by it. Global NAFLD prevalence is estimated to be as high as One Billion. In the U.S., NAFLD is one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease, known to affect between 80 and 100 million individuals, out of which around 25% of the cases take the nasty form of NASH.
According to DelveInsight, a substantial increase in obese, and diabetic population will significantly result in an increase in the prevalent cases of NAFLD. The estimates suggest that the NAFLD prevalence is expected to advance with the CAGR of 1.02% for the study period i.e. 2017–2028 in the 7MM. Moreover, out of which, 19% of the diagnosed NAFLD cases had the potential to progress into NASH. In addition to being a clinical burden, NASH imposes a higher economic burden as well. As estimated by Younossi ZM. Et.al, in the US alone, accounts for around an annual expenditure of USD 10-15 Billion.
One of the biggest challenges is the diagnosis of the disease. In most of the cases, patients do not realize that they are suffering from the NASH until it has advanced to higher stages. Hence, is known as the silent killer. The only way to confirm the NASH is a liver biopsy. And the process of biopsy is expensive, burdensome and carries the risk of side effects.
NASH Treatment and Upcoming trials
The treatment of NASH depends on the severity of the disease. Currently, NASH therapies consist of supportive and off-label therapies due to lack of targeted treatment option. Lifestyle modifications such as weight-loss and active exercise regime are, however, the first line of treatment. Medications are prescribed to the patients when lifestyle modifications fail to bring upon any improvements.
Insulin-sensitizing agents such as metformin are prescribed in some instances, however, due to their inability to provide long-lasting relief they are not recommended often. The other one, Pioglitazone, is suggested in selective patients already suffering from Type II diabetes.
Vitamin E has shown very significant results and is prescribed in most cases. It is not recommended for patients with diabetes, NASH cirrhosis or cryptogenic cirrhosis. Statins are also prescribed in cases when a person has the cardiovascular risk associated with NASH. Statins are not recommended until histologic data are available.
Lack of management of the disease, proper cure, and targeted therapies are the highest unmet needs in NASH. Amore in-depth and effective treatment regime is required to improve the quality of the patients. Due to available scope in the NASH market and various sorts of uneasiness to the NASH patient pool, several Pharma giants are advancing the NASH pipeline and working to improve the NASH treatment landscape.
Failure of Gilead Sciences lead drug, Selonsertib, took the NASH market by surprise. The result of STELLAR-3, a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study announced that its oral daily drug did not meet the criteria for an efficient NASH treatment. However, the company is collaborating with other companies for an effective treatment for NASH.
Another large-cap pharma firm, Allergan, is working to improve the pipeline of many disorders for diseases affecting the eyes, bowel, lungs, skin, urogenital systems, and brain. Cenicriviroc (CVC) is Allergan’s major candidate for NASH treatment. The clinical success of CVC in Phase II trials has led it moving forward to Phase III trials.
These Pharma giants are not only confined to conducting clinical trials of their investigational drugs. They are also involved in acquisitions and mergers with suitable pharma giants to advance the NASH pipeline further. In the year 2016, Allergan acquired Tobira Therapeutics for USD 1.7 Billion, and in a similar manner, Gilead acquired Nimbus Apollo for USD 470 Million.
Other Pharma companies like Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer and Novartis as one combined force are working towards improving the NASH therapeutic options. The pharmaceutical companies are trying their best to improve the NASH therapy area, however, the end result is based on the clinical trials of the drugs and lead candidates being tested.

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Name: Heather Luciano and two pet parrotlets, Buddha and Gandhi
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Type of home: Apartment
Size: 850 square feet
Years lived in: Just moved in! Renting
Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I just moved in to my dream apartment on the waterfront of the Hudson River, overlooking lower Manhattan in the Paulus Hook neighborhood of Jersey City. The building itself is luxurious with every amenity and convenience you can imagine (pool, roof deck, sweeping Manhattan views, lounges, library, game room, party room, golf simulator, catering kitchen, parking garage, storage, and more), but what really sold me on the place was the amount of space in my one-bedroom and the views — not to mention the ample wall space to curate the gallery wall I’d long been envisioning and collecting for!
Although I’ve just moved in, my vision has really come to life and I think really reflects my personal style. Most pieces come from my travels around the world to places like India, Kenya, Cambodia, China, Japan, France, Italy, Ireland, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and more. Or they’re from local antique and thrift shops or secondhand from Facebook Marketplace. I then fill in with statement pieces and furniture from beloved brands like Article, Anthropologie, Pottery Barn, Arhaus, Wayfair, and Amazon (for really great lookalike pieces at a better price).
I think my personal perspective is reflected well in my style because I like to showcase the beauty and treasures around the world and, in the same way, appreciate diversity in people, perspectives, and experience in my own life. I think a life of travel and opening up our experiences to deepen our worldview is critical, and my choice of decor reflects that aspect of me. I also love color in my clothes, too; life is beautiful and bold and too short to be monochromatic, right?
What is your favorite room and why? My living room. I gave a lot of thought to curating my gallery wall and how the rug, couch, and all pieces would go together in the room. I think it’s a great snapshot of my styling philosophy.
What’s the last thing you bought (or found!) for your home?
- Twist candles from Uncommon Goods and Amazon
- “Dream big” neon sign from Amazon
- Toucan salt and pepper shakers from Facebook Marketplace
- Globe stand bar cart from Facebook Marketplace
Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Eclectic, global, maximalist, colorful, nature-inspired
Any advice for creating a home you love? Be unabashedly you. Being yourself never goes out of style. I know a lot of people who worry about what’s in or trendy when it comes to fashion and design, and I’ve just never lived that way. I have always over-accessorized, lived in color and pattern, and have been shopping for antiques since I was in grade school. I’m a collector through and through, and having unique, beautiful things around me reminds me of my own and everyone else’s unique beauty, too! Let your home be your sanctuary and a reflection of who you are; and it will be special no matter what!
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The performance is done, but it's still hard to shake a weird, surreal feeling. In a Canadian Football League championship game (peculiarly played indoors), the halftime entertainment was an American singer performing a song by a Canadian artist about rebuffing America. Unironically. Perhaps obliviously. Whichever, it seems odd that in a time when Canada is contributing more to music than it ever has, this would be the choice. There are some local bands that would have probably been just as effective choices.
Ah well. It's still a hell of a game.


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For more than a year, the U.S. government has misused public health authority to expel and block families, adults, and children seeking refuge at the southern border.
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Protection Postponed: Asylum Office Backlogs Cause Suffering, Separate Families, and Undermine Integration
The Biden Administration has inherited a large and growing backlog of asylum claims.
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What is K material group?
Basic Cast Iron is an alloy consisting of iron and 5 main attendant elements Carbon, Silicon, Manganese, Phosphorus and Sulfur. The elements C, Si and Mn have got the most important influence on the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS or Rm) and Brinell hardness (HB). The higher the content of C and Si, the higher the values are of UTS and HB. Compared to steel, Cast Irons (CI) as a iso K material group has poorer strength and ductility. In many applications though, neither of these are the limiting factors when choosing material.
Basic advantages of Cast Iron:
- Low costs for long series
- Ability for near-net and complex shapes
- Good damping properties
- Abrasion resistance
Depending on microstructure, Cast Irons can be divided into sub-groups and this is normally done based on;
- Graphite shape:
- Flake (Lamellar)
- Vermicular (Compact)
- Nodular (Spheroidal)
In material standards all over the world the graphite shape is the prime dividing factor of the different Cast Iron types when considering the bulk of materials, but in some cases the matrix is being considered.
- Matrix type:
With its relatively low melting point, good fluidity, castability, excellent machinability, resistance to deformation and wear resistance, cast irons have become an engineering material with a wide range of applications and are used in
- machines and automotive industry parts such as,
- cylinder heads,
- cylinder blocks,
- gearbox cases,
It is resistant to damage by oxidation.
Seco classifies the machinability of materials based on 5 important properties: abrasiveness, ductility, strain hardening, thermal conductivity and hardness.
ABRASIVENESS, is defined as variations in hardness caused by alloying elements that are able to form hard carbide, oxide and intermetallic particles. This results in excessive wear on the cutting edges. Some examples of highly abrasive materials are Ni‑ alloys and carbon fibre reinforced plastics.
DUCTILITY, which results in adhesion and built‑up edge, refers to a high elongation at fracture for a material. This is one of the key difficulties in machining aluminiums and titanium alloys.
STRAIN HARDENING occurs when cutting hardens a surface in comparison to the bulk material. This is a well‑known challenge to overcome when machining Ni‑based alloys.
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY refers to heat conduction of the material. The lower the thermal conductivity of a workpiece material, the more the heat will concentrate on the cutting edge, which results in excessive cutting edge temperatures.
HARDNESS is a material’s resistance to deformation. The higher the hardness, the greater the force needed to deform the material. High hardness results in high heat generation as well.
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Basic guidelines for machining ISO K materials, e.g. basic cast iron machining:
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- Use big depth of cut and high feed
- Use cutting speed to balance tool life with economic considerations on the process
- Use dedicated carbide grades (thick and wear resistant coatings) (for mass production PCBN cutting materials could be your best choice) and cutting edges with no chip breaking geometries are basic choice
- Dry cutting is possible but emulsion cooling should be used for health reasons (graphite dust)
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All Hockey Activities Suspended Indefinitely
It is with regret that EMHA will be suspending all hockey activities as of tonight , March 12th. The OMHA released the following statement tonight ....
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association’s foremost priority is the health and safety of our participants, volunteers and hockey families. We have been proactively working alongside Health Canada, Hockey Canada and local public health officials in regards to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). In light of recent events, the OMHA Officers have made the decision to immediately suspend all hockey activities. We will be proactive in informing our constituents on all upcoming protocols and required actions as they become available.
Therefore EMHA will be cancelling any further hockey activities until further direction is provided by OMHA. This will include the 3 on 3 tournament this weekend , any pending games for the following week at least and all practices until further notice . Please keep an eye on our website where we will do our best to keep everyone informed.

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'Iron Monkey [Blu-ray]'
(Chan Siu Wah, Yuen Shun-Yi, et al / DVD / PG-13 / (1993) 2009 / Miramax Films)
Overview: In a desperate and unjust land, where government corruption rules the day, only one man -- known as the Iron Monkey -- has the courage to challenge the system and fight back. Under the shadow of night, in the silence before dawn, he fights to give hope to the poor and oppressed. Although no one knows his name or where he comes from, his heroism makes him a living legend to the people.
DVD Verdict: "Iron Monkey" is an entertaining martial arts film filled with interesting characters and wonderful fighting choreography. Personally, this was one of the more memorable fighting films that dominated the 80's and early 90's but the controversy lies on the cutting and editing of the films for the US release. Like "The Legend of Drunk Master", this release is going to be loved or hated by fans.
Again, I want to make it clear that this film has its best looking transfer to date on Blu-ray and much better than the previous 2002 DVD. Picture quality is very good but not reference quality but for a 1993 film, it looks pretty good. But what it all comes down to is the viewer and what they want are expecting from this film.
For those who have a disdain towards watching films with English subtitles, you're going to get a solid English dubbed soundtrack via its lossless English 5.1 DTS-HD audio. Fight scenes sound very good and although not an immersive soundtrack, it's still quite solid. Again, I'm not going to debate if the English dubbing is good or bad because everyone has their own opinion on dubs and personally, I'm biased towards the films with its original language but at the same time, I know plenty of people who are unable to enjoy a film with subtitles and thus needs the English dub.
But for those who have been waiting for the uncut release, this is not it. The film has the edited scenes, revised subtitles and also the music change but at least the Chinese audio via Dolby Digital 5.1 was still included. It may not be lossless but I'm glad it was included (unlike "The Legend of Drunken Master" which doesn't have it nor does it have the original ending scene) but still, with the revisions made, purists will not be satisfied and its understandable.
So, needless to say...it's going to be a love or hate release among fans. As a fan of the film, one can either wait and hope that an import uncut release of the film makes it to Blu-ray. Or perhaps maybe purchasing this latest release with the better picture quality, better lossless audio than the original DVD.
But with that said, "Iron Monkey" is still an entertaining martial arts film that has an enjoyable storyline, enjoyable characters and awesome fight choreography. "Iron Monkey" one of my favorite Donnie Yen films but unfortunately, it's not the uncut/unrevised version that I was hoping for. But again, if you enjoyed the original US DVD release and don't mind the revisions, then this is the definitive version to own. [DAA] This is a Widescreen presentation (1.85:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Special Features of:
Quentin Tarentino Interview - (9:35) Quentin Tarentino talks about his passion for Kung Fu films.
Donnie Yen Interview - (6:21) Donnie Yen talks about how he got involved in martial arts and film.


It’s the beginning of a new year, and you know what that means: Not a lot of games are coming out. This is not great when you do a weekly video wrapping up the latest releases, as we do here at Game|Life. Fortunately, the nation of Japan has provided us with a couple of things to talk about: Anarchy Reigns for consoles and Unchained Blades for the 3DS eShop. Watch this video and see if you want to buy them, or what.Go Back to Top. Skip To: Start of Article.


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Top 5 Fixes on 'The Local Device Name Is Already in Use' Error
Struggling with the local device name is already in use error message? Don’t worry, just download 4DDiG Partition Manager to fix this error in no time!
Are you facing the local device name is already in use error on your computer? This frustrating issue can disrupt your workflow, causing confusion and delays when trying to access network drives or resources. Whether you're a professional handling critical data or a student working on important projects, encountering this error can be a significant setback.
But there's no need to worry. In this comprehensive guide, we've compiled the top 5 fixes to resolve this problem efficiently and effectively. From simple troubleshooting steps to more advanced techniques, our step-by-step solutions are designed to cater to users of all technical backgrounds.
So, let's get started.
Part 1: Possible Reasons for 'The Local Device Name Is Already in Use' Error
The local device name is already in use error on Windows can arise due to several reasons. Understanding these reasons is crucial for effectively troubleshooting and resolving the issue. Here are some of the potential causes:
- Network Drive Configuration Challenges: Occasionally, the setup process for mapping network drives may not proceed as expected. This can lead to conflicts, especially if there are issues with assigning or recognizing drive letters.
- Drive Letter Assignments: Errors can occur if network drives or devices lack properly assigned or recognized drive letters, causing confusion in the system's resource management.
- Network Features Turned Off: Essential networking capabilities, like File and Printer Sharing, might be inadvertently disabled within the system's firewall or network settings. This deactivation can disrupt normal network communication and lead to errors.
- Limited Storage on Network Servers: If the server that you are trying to access or map a drive to lacks adequate free space, it may not function correctly, potentially leading to this error.
Now let's learn how to fix the local device name is already in use Windows 10 or 11 error.
Part 2: How to Fix 'The Local Device Name Is Already in Use' Error?
There are different reasons behind Windows the local device name is already in use error. Similarly, there are different solutions that you can try and get rid of this frustrating error message.
Let's discuss them in detail.
Option 1: Enable File and Printer Sharing
Windows the local device name is already in use error may occur if File and Printer Sharing is disabled in your network settings, preventing your computer from properly accessing shared resources on the network.
Enabling File and Printer Sharing reestablishes the necessary network permissions, allowing your computer to access and utilize network resources without conflicts.
Here is how you can do that:
- Open the Control Panel and change the icons to Large icons.
Now go to Windows Defender Firewall and proceed to Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall.
Now click on Change settings and scroll down. Find the File and Printer Sharing and check the box.
- After that, hit the OK button.
Option 2: Assign a New Drive Letter
Conflicts in drive letter assignments can lead to the local device name is already in use error, especially if the same letter is accidentally assigned to multiple resources.
Using a tool like 4DDiG Partition Manager to assign a new drive letter can resolve these conflicts. This tool is often preferred over built-in options like Disk Management or Diskpart due to its user-friendly interface and advanced features.
Key Features of 4DDiG Partition Manager:
- Easily assign a new drive letter without data loss.
- Convert disk types (e.g., MBR to GPT) without data loss.
- Recover lost or deleted partitions.
- Clone entire drives or specific partitions.
Here are the steps to assign a new drive letter using 4DDiG Partition Manager.
First, install 4DDiG Partition Manager on your computer and launch it. Now right-click the drive whose name you want to change and hit the Change Drive Letter button on the right side.
Now, write the new and unique drive letter and press the OK button.
Here, you will see a preview of the operation. So carefully check it, and if everything is alright, hit the Execute 1 Task(s) button and then select OK button to proceed.
Now, wait for the process to be completed. Once the process is completed, hit the Done button.
Option 3: Reinitialize the Computer Browser
The local device name is already in use Windows 10 error might be due to the Computer Browser service not updating the network environment correctly, causing conflicts with resource names.
Reinitialize the Computer Browser service can refresh your network environment, resolving naming conflicts.
Here are the steps that can help you:
- Go to the Windows search bar and type Cmd, and on the first result, right-click and go for Run as Administrator.
In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
net stop "Computer Browser"
- Wait for a confirmation message indicating that the service has been stopped.
Now, type the following command and hit Enter:
net start "Computer Browser"
- Wait for the confirmation that the service has started again.
- After completing these steps, check if the issue with the network drive is resolved.
Option 4: Use Command Prompt to Remap the Drive
Similar to Option 2, Windows, the local device name is already in use issue can arise from drive letter conflicts. You can easily resolve this using Command Prompt to remap the drive, which allows you to bypass potential issues in the graphical interface and directly resolve the conflict.
Here are the steps that can help you:
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Type net use * /delete to remove existing network drives.
- Remap the drive with net use Z: \\NetworkPath\ShareName, replacing 'Z' with your desired letter.
Option 5: Remove Troublesome Registry Key
Certain registry keys may cause conflicts with network drive mappings, leading to the local device name is already in use for Windows 11 error.
Removing specific registry keys associated with network drives can clear the conflict.
Here are the steps that can help you:
- Open the Registry Editor by searching in the Windows search bar.
- Once the Registry Editor is open, right-click on "Computer" in the left sidebar.
Choose "Export" from the context menu that appears.
A window will pop up, prompting you to name your backup file. Choose a name that you'll easily recognize.
- Select a location on your computer where you want to save this backup file, such as an external drive or a specific folder for safekeeping.
FAQs about 'The Local Device Name Is Already in Use' Error
1. How do I unmap a network drive?
To unmap a network drive, open File Explorer and right-click on the network drive you wish to disconnect. Select "Disconnect." This will remove the mapping of the selected network drive.
2. How do I restore a network drive?
To restore a network drive, open File Explorer, right-click on "This PC" or "Computer," and choose "Map network drive." Follow the prompts to enter the path of the network drive and assign a drive letter. This will reestablish the connection to the network drive.
3. How do I force delete files from a network drive?
To force delete files from a network drive, you can use the Command Prompt. Open Command Prompt as an administrator, navigate to the network drive's directory and use the del command followed by the file name. For example, del filename.txt. Be cautious, as this will permanently delete the file.
So, resolving the local device name is already in use error is crucial for maintaining efficient access to network drives and resources. This guide has provided various methods to tackle this issue.
By following these steps and utilizing tools like 4DDiG Partition Manager, users can effectively address and resolve the Windows the local device name is already in use error, ensuring a smoother and more efficient computing experience.


It seems that we have Samuel L. Jackson to thank for one of the best lines to come out of Spider-Man: Far From Home‘s second trailer.
During a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Samuel L. Jackson talked about one of the most notable lines in Spider-Man: Far From Home‘s trailer. In it, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man attempts to downplay his heroics when Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury was attempting to recruit him for an assignment in London. In response, Nick Fury said, “Bitch, please. You’ve been to space.” And it seems we have Samuel L. Jackson to thank for that great line.When he was asked if the line was in the Spider-Man: Far From Home script, Samuel L. Jackson was doubtful:
Jake Gyllenhaal then confirmed that Samuel L. Jackson’s line was, in fact, not in Spider-Man: Far From Home‘s script:
“I’m here to attest. That was improvised.”
From the look of things, Samuel L. Jackson gets to make up his own lines these days.
What did you all think of the line in Spider-Man: Far From Home? Did Samuel L. Jackson’s improvisational skills make you laugh? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Here’s the official synopsis for Spider-Man: Far From Home:
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.
Directed by Jon Watts from a script written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, Spider-Man: Far From Home stars Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Tony Revolori, Martin Starr, Numan Acar, J.B. Smoove, Oli Hill, Remy Hii, Marisa Tomei, Michael Keaton, Jon Favreau, Cobie Smulders and Samuel L. Jackson.
Spider-Man: Far From Home opens in theaters on July 2, 2019. Stay tuned for more updates!
New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Character Posters Feature Surviving & Fallen Heroes
Marvel Studios released new Avengers: Endgame character posters for both the surviving and fallen heroes of Thanos' decimation in Infinity War.
Nearly one year ago, fans were devasted when Avengers: Infinity War concluded with Thanos carrying out his mission to eradicate half of the population in the universe, including several MCU heroes. In exactly one month, fans will finally discover how the surviving Avengers plan to avenge their fallen comrades and potentially undo Thanos' decimation with the help of newcomer Captain Marvel (Brie Larson). Now, Marvel Studios has released several character posters not only for the surviving heroes who will embark on a game-changing mission in Endgame but also for those who fell victim to Thanos' eradication in Infinity War.
The line-up includes Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Brie Larson as Captain Marvel, Bradley Cooper's Rocket Raccoon, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, and many more!
You can check out the first character poster below and click "next" to view the rest of the gallery!
Endgame will serve as both a follow up to Avengers: Infinity War as well as the conclusion to the 22 films that came before it, which have now been dubbed as the Infinity Saga by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, before Marvel kicks off Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Spider-Man: Far From Home in July.
While plot details still remain under wraps, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are expected to team up with Brie Larson's Captain Marvel and utilize the Quantum Realm in their efforts to undo the decimation from Thanos' snap and bring back half of the universe's population, who were turned to dust by the Mad Titan.
What do you think of the new Endgame character posters? Which one is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to twenty-two films, “Avengers: Endgame.”
Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Endgame stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Jon Favreau, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, with Gwyneth Paltrow, with Josh Brolin as Thanos.
Avengers: Endgame will be released in theaters on April 26, 2019.


The south of England used to be known for aircraft manufacturing. Just think Brooklands/ Vickers, Kingston/Hawker, Hatfield/de Havilland, Radlett/Handley Page, Luton/Percival, Reading/Miles, Shoreham/Beagle, Christchurch/ Airspeed, Brockworth /Gloster, Yeovil/Westland and the subject of this story, Filton/Bristol. All bar Westland are no longer with us. All the factories and in most cases the airfields have been consigned to history. But what a history that was! Britain was home to the leading lights in aircraft design and manufacturing, none more so than the company that was to become the Bristol Aeroplane Company at Filton airfield near Bristol.
Filton airfield has now been closed for several years and has succumbed to new roads, warehouses and houses. But the famous Brabazon hangars have survived and there are plans afoot to use them as part of a new entertainment complex with exhibition halls and conference facilities. Some of the old 1900s Belfast-truss hangars have become the Aerospace Bristol museum along with a custom- built hangar for G-BOAF, the last Concorde to fly. There is still some aerospace activity on the airfield with Airbus continuing to have a large presence along with Rolls Royce. However now the Air Ambulance has moved to a new home there is no longer any flying at the site.
But we are getting ahead of ourselves. Let’s go back to the beginning of this famous partnership between Bristol aircraft and Filton. The Bristol Tramway and Carriage Company Limited was founded by William Butler, its first Chairman. He was an associate of George White who in 1875 came to work for the tram company as part-time company secretary. Over the years White’s involvement grew and by 1887 he had become Managing Director. Following the death of William Butler in 1900, George White (later Sir George White ) became Chairman of the Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company. Having met Wilbur Wright and seen the Wright Flyer, George White decided to get into the aircraft manufacturing business.
With his son and brother he founded the Bristol and Colonial Aeroplane Company Limited in 1910. Despite the full name of the company most of its planes were simply referred to as being built by Bristol. The new company’s first premises were a pair of tram sheds leased from the Bristol Tramway Company. A small flying field was set up alongside at Filton. Looking around for a design to build the company went to France and did a deal with famous aircraft designer Gabriel Voisin to use one of his designs as the basis for the first Bristol-built machine. This design was a failure and didn’t even fly so George White got his money back from Voisin and decided to use a Henri Farman design instead.
Drawings for the new aeroplane were produced in just one week. Known as the Boxkite, the first of 76 examples had its maiden flight on 20 July1910. Many of the first examples went to the Bristol and Colonial flying schools that had been established at Brooklands and Larkhill. Aircraft were also sold to governments both at home and abroad.
At the outbreak of the First World War it was obvious that the Boxkite was not suitable for any further development and the company started to look into new designs. One of these was the Scout bi-plane which was built for the RNAS (Royal Naval Air Service) as a reconnaissance aircraft but was later developed into the first single seat fighter to be used by the British forces. The type’s life at the forefront of fighter design was short-lived, becoming obsolete by 1916. However 374 of these little fighters were produced and used not just by the RNAS but the RFC (Royal Flying Corps) and the Australian Flying Corps as well. Here in the UK one was rebuilt a few years ago from just a handful of original parts that had been handed down through a family who then decided to rebuilt Grandad’s aeroplane. It can be seen flying on the air show circuit today.
With the Scout having been usurped by more modern machines, in 1916 Bristol presented its new Bristol Fighter F2 to the military. Originally designed as a reconnaissance aircraft it quickly became clear that the new aeroplane had the speed and makings of a fighter. An order was placed and the first offensive action using six of the new machines took place in April 1917. It was a disaster. Four of the six were shot down and a fifth badly damaged. Learning from this, improvements were made to both the aeroplane and the tactics used and the Bristol Fighter or ‘Brisfit’ as it was known, became a potent fighting machine. 5329 were produced and used by many air arms including the Polish Air Force who ordered 106 in 1920. Indeed, the aircraft was so useful, the RAF kept its last Bristol Fighter until 1932.
Later in the war Bristol was to introduce the Bristol M1C, the only British built monoplane to see service during the conflict. 130 of these well-liked planes were built. In 1920 the board of the Bristol and Colonial Aeroplane Company Limited decided to formally have their aeroplanes known just as Bristol, so the company was renamed the Bristol Aeroplane Company Limited. It was also at this time that the company branched out into the aero engine business buying up Cosmos engines. In 1927 the Bristol Bulldog fighter took to the sky for the first time. The RAF liked what they saw and placed an order, the first of which entered service in 1929. A total of 443 examples were built with many being exported overseas. The RAF flew the type until 1937. Just two survive, one in Finland and one at the RAF museum at Hendon. This particular aircraft was the company demonstrator and was flown well into the 1960s until a major crash at the 1964 Farnborough air show ended its flying days. The damaged remains sat in store for many years before the RAF museum restored it to static display condition and placed it on display at Hendon.
By 1934 the Bristol Aeroplane Company works at Filton was the largest aircraft manufacturing plant in the world. The interwar years saw the company produce one of its more iconic designs when in 1935 the Bristol Type 142 first flew from Filton. Built as the personal transport for press baron Lord Rothermere its immense speed for the time brought it to the attention of the RAF. This civilian aeroplane was faster than all of their front-line fighters with a top speed of 307mph. An order for a bomber version was placed and the new aeroplane was to be called the Blenheim. The bomber saw heavy action during the first few years of the Second World War but fighter development soon saw its speed advantage disappear and the Blenheim became very vulnerable during daylight raids. A night fighter version was produced and this was more successful. A total of 4422 of all types were built in the UK and other countries such as Canada who called them the Bolingbroke, with a number being exported to such countries as Greece, South Africa and Finland who took 58 in 1935.
Another iconic Second World War type built at the Filton site was the Bristol Beaufighter. First flying in 1939 almost 6000 were built and the last RAF example was retired in 1960. The Beaufighter was built as a heavy fighter, ground attack aircraft, torpedo bomber or a night fighter. A truly multi- role aircraft like its contemporary the Mosquito. From the start of the project it only took eight months work before the prototype had its first flight. This was achieved by using many parts from the earlier Beaufort design. Most of the Beaufighters were powered by the Bristol Engine division Hercules radial engine, others with the iconic Rolls Royce Merlin. Production was also undertaken in Australia with 364 examples being produced down under. Beaufighters were used not just by the RAF and RAAF but examples also operated by New Zealand, USA, Canada and many other countries. After the war Portugal, Turkey and the Dominican Republic also operated the type. Such was the demand for the aeroplane a satellite factory was set up at Weston-Super-Mare and an abandoned quarry near Corsham Wiltshire was converted into an underground factory for the production of the Hercules engines. Sadly there are no airworthy Beaufighters left today although for several decades the Fighter Collection at Duxford have been working to bring an ex-RAAF example back to the skies. For whatever reason the project has stalled but the mainly complete airframe can be seen in their hangar, let’s hope one day she will take to the skies again.
Towards the end of the war development work had started on a new cargo plane capable of carrying a three-ton army truck. The design was to be known as the Bristol Freighter and its first flight took place in December 1945. As the war had now ended military interest waned but a civilian version, known as the Wayfarer was produced to carry passengers. There was limited interest from abroad for the military Freighter but commercial airlines who bought most of the 214 examples that had been completed when production ended in 1958. The very last Bristol Freighter was bought new from the factory by Dan-Air. Many of the civilian Freighters went on to set up the famous cross channel car ferry service with the likes of Silver City and Channel Air Bridge flying regular services to France. The very last Freighter flight was in 2002 when the final airworthy example flew to a museum in Alberta Canada. For many years there were no Freighters in Europe, but this was rectified in 2018 when an ex-New Zealand Air Force machine which had been in store for 40 years was shipped back for eventual restoration and display at the AeroSpace Bristol Museum. At the time of writing this aeroplane is still sitting dismantled in storage at Filton.
Way back in 1937 the Bristol company began looking into building a very large long-range bomber powered by eight engines operating in pairs. The design did not attract any attention from the UK military so it was shelved, dusted off in again in 1942 and again shelved when the Ministry decided to go with the Lancaster rather than a new long-range bomber. After the 1942 publication of the Brabazon committee report into future UK civil aircraft requirements Bristol decided to revamp its bomber design into a civilian airliner and bingo! An order for two prototypes was received from the government.
The new airliner was named the Brabazon, capable of carrying 100 people in absolute luxury across the Atlantic. The cabin was to feature sleeping berths, lounges and even a 37-seat cinema. The huge aeroplane would be around the size of a modern day Boeing 767 and was the first aeroplane to have full powered flying controls, electric ‘fly by wire’ engine controls and a high pressure hydraulic system. So big was the new plane it was quite apparent that the facilities at Filton would need massive reconstriction. This included building a large assembly shed capable of holding eight Brabazons, a 6000 feet extension to the runway which was also widened to 300 feet and the demolition of a village. On 4 September 1949 the giant lifted off the runway for the first time, powered by eight Centaurus piston engines. It was planned that the second prototype would be powered by the new Bristol Proteus turbprop engine. The future however was bleak as BOAC was no longer interested in the aeroplane as the time of super luxury for a few passengers had passed. Despite everybody’s best efforts the British government cancelled the project in 1953 and the prototype and partially completed second aircraft were broken up for scrap.
With things not looking good for the Brabazon, Bristol had started work on a new design for a four- turboprop engine transatlantic airliner called the Britannia. This was to meet another of the Brabazon committee requirements for a medium-range airliner. The ministry had given Bristol an order for four prototypes back in 1949 but it was not until 1952 that the prototype first flew. The aeroplane made its public debut at the 1952 Farnborough air show where people commented on how quiet the large airliner was. It was later given the nickname ‘The Whispering Giant’. Problems with the Bristol-built Proteus led to delays in starting production and the loss of the second prototype which crash-landed on the Severn River mud flats due to an engine fire did not help progress. Engine icing problems were also an issue. This could have easily been resolved but BOAC made a big thing of it and the subsequent mods and tests delayed the Britannia’s entry into airline service by two years and by that time the early jets had arrived massively damaging any sales prospects of the turboprop Britannia. 86 would be built with many going to the RAF. Even with the massive floor area of the Brabazon hangars Bristol could not cope with the order from the military so they sub- contracted Shorts of Belfast to build the RAF aeroplanes.
The Bristol Aeroplane Company did not just make aeroplanes and aero engines but over the post- war years branched out into helicopters, cars, buses, missiles and even fibreglass composite boats. Their core business was of course the planes and in 1962 the first of three stainless steel research aircraft took to the sky. Known as the Bristol Type 188, work had started in 1953 to build the planes as research aircraft for a potential Mach 3 bomber. One aircraft was intended for ground use and the other two would be flying test beds for new materials for the proposed bomber. This high speed bomber project was felled by the defence review axe in 1957 and cancelled. However the Bristol 188s continued to be built as research aircraft to look into thermal heat soak of new materials for use on future high speed aircraft. The pair of aircraft flew for just two years as they did not carry enough fuel to fly for long enough to test the heat soak into their skins, their whole raison d’etre! Knowledge that was gained was very useful in the next Bristol project a supersonic airliner.
In the late 1950s Bristol had begun studies into a supersonic airliner to be known as the Bristol 223. This aeroplane would be built of traditional Duralumin after the problems encountered with the stainless steel of the Bristol 188. It would fly around Mach 2.2 powered by four Bristol Engine Division-made Olympus jets. Before much more detailed work could be done, in 1960 Bristol was forced by government policy to merge with a number of other aircraft companies to form BAC (British Aircraft Corporation) and it was they who took the project further. In 1966 the Bristol engine division was taken over by Rolls Royce. Both BAC and Rolls Royce continued to use the old Bristol facilities at Filton. BAC entered into talks with Sud Aviation of France who were also developing a supersonic airliner with a view to a joint project to cover the huge costs such an undertaking would incur. The rest, as they say, is history with the Bristol 223 layout being used as the basis for the new airliner which would become Concorde.
In April 1969 the first British prototype flew from Filton having been assembled in the huge Brabazon hangars. It took another seven years of testing before Concorde entered service with British Airways and Air France. Just 20 examples of this elegant delta were produced split equally between Toulouse in France and Filton here in the UK. The type would remain in service for the next 27 years before in November 2003 G-BOAF, made the very last Concorde flight back to its birthplace at Filton to be preserved as an example of the ground-breaking engineering that had come out of the Bristol/BAC factory since 1910. After many years sitting out in the open, in 2017 BOAF entered a purpose built hangar where she is now open for the public to view as part of the Aerospace Bristol Museum.
From 1977-2002 British Aerospace (which was formed by the merger of BAC and Hawker Siddeley) used Filton for the manufacture of various components for their BAe146 feederliner. With BAe being part of the Airbus group they also made components for those aircraft, mainly wing parts. BAe also converted Airbus A300 airliners into freighters and ex-civilian VC10s into aerial refuelling tankers for the RAF. In 2002 BAE Systems (formed by the merger of BAe and Marconi) decided to quit all work on civilian airliners and in 2012 it closed Filton as an airfield and moved out leaving Airbus as the major user of the site with a new wing development and manufacturing plant being built in 2016.
If you visit Aerospace Bristol, the skies above Filton will be silent. But look across what is left of this once proud aviation complex and you can easily imagine the ghosts of the past taking flight.
‘till the next time Keith
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Like every year, the Befana arrives in Mugello via steam train! On Monday January 6, the Befana Train is scheduled to depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella station, taking travellers to San Piero a Sieve. The historic locomotive departs in the morning at around 9am; runs along the Valdisieve and arrives in Mugello, just in time for a tasty snack and a stocking full of sweets. The return train is scheduled around 1pm.
In the afternoon the traditional local tombola (raffle) is held with prizes offered by the merchants of San Piero, an opportunity to celebrate the end of the Christmas holidays together.

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Senato Hotel Milano
Via Senato, 22, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
+39 02 781236
Photo by Cate Misczuk
A chic stay in MilanThere are endless chic, five-star hotels to lodge at in the world fashion capital of Milan. A night at the Senato, though, is an elegant twist on the family-run boutique hotel business.
Once the private home of an upper-class Milanese family, the estate still oozes with class - marble, gold, and glass fixtures strewn throughout.
The design hotel is a masterpiece by Rosalba Piccinni. But despite its modern interior, the Senato is comfortable - so much so, it feels like home. You want to sit in the lobby and read a magazine or climb to the oasis rooftop and lounge with an espresso. The cafe is plated in gold, but the bar covered in home-made pastries encourages you to stuff your face at breakfast.
The linens are that stark white you could never attain - or maintain - at home, with crisp lines only a steaming iron could smooth out. But, when you step onto herringbone parquet floors that are flooded with that unmistakably warm Italian sunlight, you feel as though you're waking up in your own villa - away from the trams, high-heeled fashionistas, and big city life just outside.

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One of the most talked about exit deals in the telecoms world this year has been that of Snapchat, who turned down a multi-billion dollar offer from Facebook. But there have been more exits in the sector. The 5 largest total $ 1.42B and all of them were corporate acquisitions.


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Apple has some of the most beautiful stores in New York City, and a big part of that is because many have been placed inside incredible buildings dating back to the early 1900s. Next month, The New York Landmarks Conservancy — a nonprofit that promotes the preservation of landmark buildings — will recognize Apple for its role in preserving the spaces that it's placed stores in. There are four in total using historic buildings: its SoHo store, its W. 14th St. store, its Upper East Side store, and its store inside of Grand Central. The conservancy says it'll be recognizing Apple with its Chairman’s Award for "preserving, restoring, and repurposing notable historic structures" by building stores "marrying high tech and distinguished architecture."
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By Amy Horn
During a recent visit at the Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park, AZ, I captured this monkey photo in mid-afternoon light. I loved the moment when the monkey walked across the log, but didn’t feel the mid-afternoon light added to the photo. I couldn’t go back later, so I thought about what would make a stronger image. First, isolating the monkey from the background would help the animal to stand out. So, I used the Adjustment Brush in Lightroom and increased exposure while decreasing clarity, this evened out the exposure and softened the background. Next, I converted the image to black and white using Nik Silver Efex Pro. The “fine art, high key, framed” preset gave me the look I wanted. And like that, I transformed a mid-afternoon light into something better! Follow the process through the images below.
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I love my iPad. There may be some tablets that do these same tasks, but I began on an iPad and it is what I know. Last Saturday, my son was running in a track meet in Phoenix and since I love photographing sports, I contacted our Flagstaff newspaper to see if they had anyone covering the meet. With such a tight budget, journalists are rarely sent out of town. So, I was told I could send in photos and with the coach’s report of highlights of the day, they would try to publish something. Track meets are long. So, after 7 hours of shooting and 300 action photos of the athletes, I talked to coach and reviewed the results of the day. It was time to select the photos for the newspaper. This is when I began my iPad workflow.
I downloaded the images to my iPad using the camera connector kit and then began sorting. I found six images that included the top performers of the day and tagged them in the photos app (application) as “favorites.” After minimal editing (exposure and cropping), I created a new folder with these images in my Dropbox app. I was ready to email my contact at the Daily Sun. A slight setback occurred when I realized I was out of wifi range. My iPad is a wifi only iPad, so from the outdoor bleachers at the track meet I set my phone to create a hotspot and connected my iPad. Through the Dropbox app I created a link to share my new folder and copy/pasted it into the email along with details about the athletes and photos. Then, I hit send. A few days later, the AZ Daily Sun included one of the photos with their story and I never left the track meet.
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In Kyiv on 8 February, the first semi-final of the national selection for the international song contest Eurovision 2020, which will be held in the Netherlands.
The results of the draw in the first semi-final will feature eight artists in the following order: group [V], Jerry Heil, Katya Chilly, KRUТЬ, Go-A, Cloudless, Gio and Assol.
The Portal “Know.ia” offers to learn about the songs with which Ukrainian groups and singers want to represent Ukraine at the contest, which will be held in the Dutch city of Rotterdam.
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The French culture remains as one of the cultures across the globe with a rich history especially in regard to its foods or rather cuisine. As a result, for many decades, the French food has featured in many different places such as hotels and restaurants across the world. This has been supported by the fact that the French love their cultural food and whenever they go they have always carried with them or rather promoted their culture foods. In spite of the fact that the French foods have deep roots among the French people, recent observations prove otherwise. The introduction of genetically engineered food has had some effects on the French food culture.
The French people have always considered their cultural foods or rather meals as a way of showing patriotism to their own culture and to their nation. In reference to Lusk, Roosen & Fox (2001), the research that was carried in some parts of Europe showed that the French people preferred beef that had not been administered with growth hormones as compared to people from Great Britain, Germany and the United States (p.16-21). In this regard, the native French preferred foods that were natural rather than depending on genetically modified foods. In line with this, whereas the younger generations in France have been facing challenges in the recent times, the policies that have been put in place in regard to genetically modified foods reveal a strong resistance to these types of foods by the French community.
Following this point, there are various actions that have been taken by the French people to show how much they value their own cultural foods and abhor genetically modified foods. According to Meunier (2000), one of the most celebrated persons in France in 1999 was a French farmer Jose Bove, whose passion for French food stirred a desire in him to bring down a McDonald’s restaurant, an American fast food restaurant and succeeded in protest against the US sanctions (p.104-109). The arguments by this farmer lie in the fact that whereas France is a civilized nation, it does not need to follow the path followed by the United States in its globalization endeavors. His arguments are resonated by the French leadership which has chosen to work on controlling what comes from outside its borders in order to protect its people. In this regard, genetically modified food is perceived as a foreign entry that needs to be resisted rather than a boost to French economy in terms of food production.
Following these arguments, there has been resistance whether knowingly or unknowingly by the French community to genetically modified food. This has further been aggravated by the fact that the French medical field and research have argued that genetically modified foods have drastic effects on human health. It is argued that the acceptance of genetically modified foods depended heavily on the psychosocial perception and values that were attached on these foods. Therefore, the French communities, who have valued and preserved their culture and cultural foods, have strongly resisted the introduction of genetically modified foods within their systems (Finucane, 2002, p.31-34).
In summation, it can be argued that the French culture has been inclined more towards preserving what they already have rather than adopting new types of cultures especially in regard to their diet. As a result of this, the French culture has strongly resisted the introduction of genetically modified foods into their communities and instead chosen to retain their traditional meals. It is also important to note that this resistance has not been propagated by the government alone with its dirigiste political and economic traditions but with the French people as a whole. However, one cannot fail to say that in spite of this resistance, there is a high risk that the younger generations would be overcome by the fast food culture as compared to the older generations who are stooped to preserving their food culture.


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Disney’s remake of the classic “Freaky Friday” with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan was released twenty years ago, and it told the story of Tess and her daughter, Anna, who do not get along. Things take a turn when, in a freak incident, their bodies are switched, and they are forced to live each other’s lives.
Lately, the stars of the film have been very vocal online about doing a follow-up to that film, such as at the premiere of Netflix’s “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” in November, Jamie Lee Curtis told said to Variety, that:
“There is no scheduled date, but we’re talking. People are talking. The right people are talking.”
Since then, things look to have moved on a little, as earlier this month, Jamie Lee Curtis posted an image on social media with Lindsay Lohan, saying:
“It’s Friday. I’m just sayin! Freaky fingers crossed!””
Lindsay Lohan also commented on that post with the fingers crossed emoji, along with a smiley face with heart eyes and two hands up.
And this past weekend, at the Producers Guild Awards, Jamie Lee Curtis gave another update on the potential new film, saying:
“It’s going to happen. Without saying there’s anything officially happening, I’m looking at you in this moment and saying, ‘Of course it’s going to happen.’ It’s going to happen.”
This might just be a case of the actors wanting to get enough social media buzz over the potential follow-up, but hopefully, we do see an official update on this. Shifting the film away from a teenager and her mother, to deal with the issues of growing old, could be an interesting take for adults to enjoy.
Disney has already gone back to the “Freaky Friday” franchise since the one starring Curtis and Lohan, as the Disney Channel released a film back in 2018, which didn’t have the same impact .
Both “Freaky Friday” films, along with the original version from 1976, starring Jodie Foster, are all available to stream now on Disney+.
Would you like to see a new “Freaky Friday” film? Let us know on social media!
Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom.