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Despite the fact that voters in Arizona passed Proposition 203 in 2010 in favor of medical marijuana, there continues to be a push by those opposed. I often read statements from the opposition that simply don’t stand up to objective scrutiny. I am a former police officer who is now disabled. While I appreciate all opinions, I feel it’s paramount that debate be based on facts and logic and not simple emotion fueled by ideology.
When working as a police officer, you get used to the concept of putting emotions aside and going where facts lead you, and this is no different. As a sufferer of Crohn’s disease, I take notice when people feel the need to dictate to me and my fellow Americans how we should handle our health.
The following are statements published in articles by representatives of “Keep Arizona Drug Free.” They have often claimed that those in favor of medical marijuana accomplished passing Prop. 203 by spreading falsehoods and using deception.
They stated in February 2013: “Marijuana advocates depend on misleading the public to win elections. Opponents can defeat these initiatives only if they can expose the deception.” I agree, so let’s look at some statements and see what’s true and what’s not.
The following are allegations made by Keep Arizona Drug Free.
Allegation: “90 percent of the pot goes to people who claim pain, not serious illness.”
Reality: This claim came from a local CBS5 story that stated 90 percent was the statistic. This is false. The accurate number is 71.57 percent, which has been confirmed by the Department of Human Health Services. Other factors that should be noted are that there are a wide array of conditions not covered in the bill specifically by name, but would fall within “chronic” pain and are legitimate in nature such as sever back injuries, neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and arthritis just to name a few.
Allegation: “States with medical marijuana laws have much higher rates of teenage marijuana use, even when it’s strictly regulated. Voters never heard that message.”
Reality: This is false. In 2012, two years after Prop. 203 passed, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission published a report that shows marijuana use among teens in Arizona has decreased. The report shows a slight increase among 10th and 12th graders; however, a large amount of use among eighth graders dropped the overall average in the state.
According to data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System report, compiled by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, use among teens in Colorado has decreased as well, from 24.85 percent to 22 percent, putting it below the national average.
Finally, I would like to end on an issue that lacks serious credibility. Opposition groups, such as Keep AZ Drug Free, often quote the FDA, DEA, or Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Keep AZ Drug Free states on its website:
“Marijuana is a Class I illegal substance under the Controlled Substance Act, because it has been found to have no acceptable medical use.”
This is true, in 2001, HHS put out the following statement: “Marijuana has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.”
Here is where I take issue. One year later, in 2002, HHS filed U.S. Patent 6630507. This patent is for cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant. The patent on file states the following:
“Cannabinoids have been found to have antioxidant properties. This newfound property makes cannabinoids useful in the treatment and prophylaxis of wide variety of oxidation associated diseases, such as ischemic, age-related, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The cannabinoids are found to have particular application as neuroprotectants, for example in limiting neurological damage following ischemic insults, such as stroke and trauma, or in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and HIV dementia.”
This is hypocrisy in its highest form. There is no way the position of the federal government can be quoted as a supporting argument against medical marijuana with any credibility while they hold a patent claiming the contrary.
Debate on marijuana is warranted and should be welcomed. This is an important issue; however, the facts should be presented honestly and ethically despite which side of the fence you are on. Are advocates for medical marijuana really being deceptive in their position as claimed? Or are the opponents to medical marijuana guilty of deception like those they accuse? You decide.
— Nick Dial is a former Arizona police officer and deputy. He is a Kaplan University Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security major, recently graduating with highest honors. He has appeared as an expert commentator on Fox News Radio, and has been published in academic journals as well as Police One.


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Earlier this month, Illinois legislature agreed to pass a bill legalizing same-sex marriage with a vote of 61 to 54. Once signed by Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn, the “Land of Lincoln” will become the 15th state to allow same-sex couples to wed, in addition to Washington D.C. CNN reported that Governor Quinn signed the bill on November 20.
According to Gov. Quinn, this new legislation will “put our state on the right side of history.”
The state of Hawaii has also recently approved same-sex marriage. With these two new additions, more than 1 in 3 Americans will live in a state where same-sex marriage is legal. This is a huge step for the United States. Same sex-marriage is currently legal in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, as well as the District of Columbia.
The new Illinois law is set to go into effect on June 1, 2014, according to CNN.
In the past, same-sex couples in Illinois were allowed the option of civil unions, but not marriages.
President Obama has expressed his support of the new legislature in his home state. He stated that he has “always believed that gay and lesbian Americans should be treated fairly and equally under the law…Over time, I also came to believe that same-sex couples should be able to get married like anyone else.”
President Obama also added, “As I said in my Inaugural Address last January, our journey as a nation is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law, for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well.”
The approval of same-sex marriage marks an enormous turn in Illinois history. If you or someone you know has any questions about the future law, do not hesitate to contact an Illinois family law attorney.

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How to make Spicy Chicken Cubes
Cooking Time 30-60 minutes
Number of Ingredients 6 to 10
Simple to make, yet packed with oodles of flavour and heat, if you like your Sichuan food authentically spicy, Chongqing Chicken is the recipe for you.
If you think you haven’t tried Chongqing Chicken before you may have enjoyed it under a different name – Spicy Chicken Cubes, or Stir-fried Chicken with Chillies, perhaps? What about La Zi Ji or Firecracker Chicken? It’s a dish that goes by many different pen names.
Substance wise, there are variations of this punchy dish – some recipes add a teaspoon of five spice, while others include a sprinkling of sesame seeds during cooking, or as a garnish before serving. Plucky souls double the amount of peppercorns.
Cover the chopped chicken with the marinade and leave for at least 30 minutes. Prepare the other ingredients, then heat a generous glug of oil in a wok on a high heat.
Discard the marinade. Add the chicken to the smoking hot wok and sear, stir-frying for 2-4 minutes until it’s brown all over. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. Lower the heat, adding more oil if there’s none left.
On a medium heat, add the peppercorns and toast for a minute or two until the fragrance is released. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for a minute.
Add the whole dried chillies and stir-fry for another minute, taking care not to burn them. Turn up the heat then add the chicken, a splash of wine, sugar and salt. Stir-fry until any liquid has evaporated.
Serve immediately with steamed white rice.

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After yesterday’s news regarding Apple iPhone 6 leaks which would seem to suggest that plans for the forthcoming smartphone are pretty much set in stone, it seems that the morsels of information provided by Eastern analysts was enough for the peripherals to start rolling in.
First Apple iPhone 6 peripherals spotted
Already today we’re hearing reports of diligent and dedicated individuals with iPhone obsessions having produced the first external cases for the iPhone 6. The functionality offered by 3D printers means that it is possible for people at home to throw together certain items extremely quickly, and it is apparent that some Apple fans have already been beavering away on producing something for the forthcoming Apple handset.
The French website NoWhereElse posted photographs of what it claims to be transparent cases for the iPhone 6. The designs even feature a cut-out section, which is presumably intended to provide a space for the rumored new position of the power button. Early indications regarding this matter have pointed to the iPhone 6’s power button being placed on the side of the phone, opposite the volume buttons.
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However, the designs also seem to feature a button-shaped cut-out on top of the phone. At the time of writing, there is no indication regarding what this is intended for, but evidently the printers behind these designs expect some sort of button to be placed on top of the iPhone 6 as well.
This leak can certainly be considered speculative in nature. The French website associated with the images has been careful to point out that the source involved has no particular track record of successful leaks or sources. Thus, at this point in time it is hard to confirm the veracity of these particular images, and how accurate they will turn out to be with regard to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s final product. They should be seen as an attempt by a case producing company to essentially second guess what Apple will release.
However, based on the leaks that surfaced yesterday, which would appear to be far more solid, it is just possible that the measurements involved could be correct, as the Chinese supply line leaks which have surfaced previously have often turned out to be very accurate.
September release date
At this point in time, we don’t even know the release date of the iPhone, and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) hasn’t even confirmed its existence. It is, though, one of the worst kept secrets in the world of tech, as the arrival of a next generation iPhone all but an absolute certainty. Sources close to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) have indicated that a September release is likely for the iPhone 6, which would mean Apple moving the release somewhat forward from previous iterations of their flagship smartphone.
It goes without saying that the launch of the iPhone 6 will be the biggest technology event of the year, but this particular smartphone release is also very important for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s future as a company after its less than sparkling market performance this year. While Apple is a country mile away from being in crisis, the company will want to demonstrate to investors and market analysts that it can achieve growth in the smartphone market in the future.

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Josef. I don even know where to begin. You put the in romantic. At the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton Tuesday, Kate Middleton made her first solo appearance since announcing her third pregnancy in September. Wearing a sporty look black and white tracksuit, a poppy pin and a pair of Nikes pulled her hair back and played in a Tennis for Kids session, which encourages kids aged 5 to 8 to play her favorite sport. She was greeted at the center’s entrance, where she shook hands with officials, before hitting the court to play with the children.
Survivors in addition to his wife and mother include a daughter, Jennifer Burkholder of New Kensington, Pa., three stepsons, William Asbury of Clarksburg, James Asbury of Mount Airy and Brian Purdum of Damascus; two sisters, Joan Bennett of Damascus and Dale A. Sier of Gaithersburg; one brother, Robert Sier Jr. Of Rockville and nine grandchildren.
10 best paddling pools for 2018Now it’s summer, there’s no better way to entertain the kids than by letting them play outside in a paddling pool13:32, 26 JUN 2018Take a dip in one of these great paddling pool deals (Image: Getty) Get Deals updates directly to your inbox+ SubscribeSee our privacy noticeThank you for subscribing!With the mercury reaching record highs over the past few days, many of us will be looking for ways to cool off in the heat, or keep our kids entertained now the long summer nights have kicked in.Every year, there seems to be a new favourite paddling pool, with a offering from Asda selling out almost immediately last year (it’s now back in stock for 2018), to this year’s steal: a bargain from none other than Aldi.If the Aldi one has already sold out, Lidl have just unveiled an equally as exciting offering, with their very own, identical looking paddling pool for just more.Set to hit stores nationwide this Friday 29th June, Lidl’s four man pool with a handy head rest and integrated cup holder will set you back a decent and even comes with a repair kit and three year guarantee.As for the rest of their heat wave rescue kit, there’s also an air pump to blow up the pool for as well as a tower fan for and a parasol for Why would you shop anywhere else?Josie Stone, Head of Non Food Buying said, “With this weekend set to be another British heatwave we’ve planned ahead so customers didn’t have to. Our Lidl products will ensure customers can keep cool and carry on during the extreme heat. These quality items at brilliantly low prices means that fun in the sun is for the many and not the few this summer.”If you don’t have a Lidl near you, we’ve tracked down some of the rest of the best paddling pools out there right now, ranging from cheap as chips pools for kids, to the best prices on actual swimming pools and hot tubs.1.


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WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged COVID-19 vaccine doubters to stop “selling lies” on television and online, as the nation faces a growing number of cases due to the highly communicable omicron variant.
Biden also announced new federal aid for testing and treatment in the states, including 500 million rapid home test kits that the federal government will distribute for free starting in January.
“Look, the unvaccinated are responsible for their own decisions,” the president said in an evening address from the White House. But those elections have been fueled by dangerous misinformation on cable television and social media.
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“You know, these companies and personalities are making money selling lies and allowing misinformation that can kill their own customers and supporters,” he said. “It is wrong. It is immoral. I call on the purveyors of this lies and misinformation to stop it. Stop it now.”
Biden stressed that Americans should receive their vaccines and booster shots as the best protection against COVID-19. “Those who are not vaccinated are causing hospitals to be invaded again,” he said. “Omicron is serious and life-threatening business for unvaccinated people.”
The new increase is making many Americans wonder if they can safely celebrate the holidays with family and friends, he acknowledged. “The answer is yes, you can, if you and those who celebrate with you are vaccinated, especially if you have received the booster shot,” he said.
He said that more than 60 million Americans, including 62% of eligible seniors, have received reinforcements, including former President Donald Trump. “Maybe it’s one of the few things he and I can agree on,” Biden said.
The new surge will “absolutely” not resemble the initial wave of COVID-19 that hit the US in March 2020, Biden insisted. More than 200 million Americans are now fully vaccinated and the nation is better prepared, he said.
The White House announced multiple steps the United States will take this winter when omicron emerges as the dominant variant, responsible for more than 73% of new COVID-19 cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In many regions it has been difficult to obtain appointments or kits for COVID-19 tests, and administration officials said that Americans will soon be able to order free home kits from a website to be established by the federal government.
The kits, which authorities say will be delivered by mail, will add to the 50 million test kits already purchased by the federal government for free distribution to community and rural health centers, authorities said.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said details are still being worked out, such as how many kits each individual can order and whether certain groups will be prioritized.
“Five hundred million tests in January is the largest order we have made to date, and we will do it as quickly as we can,” he said.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a daily press conference at the White House on January 25, 2021, in Washington, DC (Drew Angerer / Getty Images).
Psaki earlier this year had rejected a reporter’s suggestion that the tests be sent to all households for free, questioning the cost. At retail, the kits generally cost at least $ 25 for a two-test pack, and often more.
She said of Tuesday’s move: “We are providing an opportunity, another opportunity or ability for people … to go to a website and request a test if they prefer to take it home. Not everyone will want to do that. “
New free federal trial sites will be established, the first in hit New York City, in addition to thousands of sites already up and running, Psaki said. He said states are coordinating with the federal government as to where the new sites should be located.
Biden said he will also order the defense secretary to mobilize an additional 1,000 soldiers, such as doctors and nurses, to work in hospitals during January and February, as needed.
Six emergency response teams comprised of federal clinical staff and paramedics will be deployed to Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Arizona, New Hampshire and Vermont, the White House said.
To help hospitals with the expected increase in cases, Biden directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency to mobilize planning teams to work with each state to assess hospital needs and begin expanding bed capacity. ” with the federal government paying for everything, “according to a White House fact sheet. Millions of gowns, gloves, hospital gowns, masks and ventilators are also stored, Biden said.
FEMA is also ready to dispatch ambulances and emergency crews to transfer patients from overloaded medical facilities, the administration said. “This week alone, 30 paramedics are heading to New Hampshire, 30 to Vermont and 20 to Arizona, and 30 ambulances are heading to New York and 8 to Maine,” according to the fact sheet.
On the vaccination front, the White House said FEMA will establish new pop-up vaccination clinics across the country, including four new mobile units in New Mexico that are expected to open Thursday. More sites are expected in the coming weeks.
Biden in his comments sought to calm the anxiety caused by the new round of business, school, university and entertainment closures.
“I know you’re tired … and I know you’re frustrated,” Biden said. “We all want this to end. But we are still at it. This is a critical moment. But we also have more tools than ever before. We are ready. We will go through this. “


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I played my own version of Gawker's "Homeless or Hipster?" on the walk from coffee to the library. The worn tweed jacket, the painfully skinny jeans, the beat up shoes - has to be a hipster, right? Then I saw the guy's front - particularly, his crazy eyes and the duffel bag wrapped in duct tape - and realized I was wrong.

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Every few years lawmakers in Washington come up with a national Farm Bill, but now there’s a similar plan created exclusively for Pennsylvania.
The state’s very own Farm Bill was unveiled last week by the governor and state Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding.
The $24 million proposal includes a number of goals- such as removing regulatory burdens to strengthen the business climate, providing new agricultural resources, and creating more processing capability for dairy products.
“Pennsylvania has a long, proud history of agriculture, and this comprehensive package of funding opportunities and resources will help expand this important industry,” said Governor Wolf. “The PA Farm Bill allocates $24 million in additional funding to chart a real path for a dynamic and prosperous farming economy in Pennsylvania. It’s about providing more opportunities to our farmers by creating more jobs, more income, and more hope.”
The governor said the proposal has already gained bipartisan support, and was modeled after the governor’s six-point plan to cultivate future generations of Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry.
“Pennsylvania’s story can’t be told without agriculture, and the PA Farm Bill will help inspire all of the chapters yet to come,” said Sec. Redding. “By further supporting the agriculture industry and investing in business operations, infrastructure, education and the workforce, we are setting the course for a future filled with increased opportunities and prosperity.”
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The autonomous charging robot (ACR) for electric vehicles, Hyundai IONIQ 6, is a one-arm robot that can insert a cable into a charging port on an EV and then remove it once charging is finished.
Once the car is stopped, the ACR uses a camera located inside to determine the precise location and angle to unlock the charging port. The charging session begins when the robot picks up the charger and secures it to the vehicle's charging port. When charging is finished, a robot removes the charger, puts it back where it belongs, and shuts the charging port cover.
“The ACR will help to make EV-charging easier and more convenient, especially in dark environments. It will also improve accessibility, particularly for people with mobility barriers, as charging cables become thicker and heavier to enable high-speed charging,” said Dong Jin Hyun, Head of the Robotics Lab, Hyundai Motor Group. “We will continue developing the ACR for increased safety and more convenience so that all EV customers can soon benefit from using it at charging stations,” he added.
The Group's cutting-edge robot technology is demonstrated by the ACR, which at first appearance would seem to be incredibly straightforward. When creating the ACR, Hyundai's Robotics Lab considered various factors, including the vehicle's parking spot, the design of the charging port, the weather, potential impediments, and the weight of the charging wire.
Software that can calculate all of these variables at once is necessary for a robot to tie a charger to the charging port securely. The Group has created an algorithm that integrates robotics with 3D camera-based AI technology to achieve this. Robots can precisely handle hefty charges thanks to next-generation control technology based on this application.
Hyundai's engineers created a custom outdoor electric vehicle charging station at its R&D center to test performance under various situations because most EV chargers are deployed outdoors without cover. The ACR's performance has been enhanced to run steadily even in harsh settings, earning it an IP65 waterproof and dustproof rating. Also, researchers have added a safety pole with a built-in laser sensor around the robot to help it detect fixed and moving impediments, which will help prevent mishaps.
Hyundai anticipates that automatic charging robots will greatly improve the convenience of EV charging and, in the future, when integrated with autonomous parking control systems, can improve utilization by charging numerous parked cars in succession.
The newly launched ACR will be exhibited at Hyundai Motor's exhibit booth at the 2023 Seoul Mobility Show, which runs from March 31 to April 9 at KINTEX in Ilsan-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
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A HOT time at the Dawson County Fair
COOLING OFF: With temperatures climbing into the upper 90s along with high humidity, Tim Gibbens wipes his daughter Bailey’s face before the sheep show Friday afternoon at the Dawson County Fair.
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Will Julian Assange ever stop giving? Will the Internet ever disappoint?
Just last week I was certain in my heart that nothing would ever make me choke on guffaws harder than "Julian Assange: House Guest," a true story revealing "video evidence of systematic crimes against hospitality." Then on April 1, notoriously the Most Annoying Day on the Internet, brings this! Reports Hyper Vocal:
The story goes, one night Seth was out DJing at a club in Reykjavik. "Much speculation has taken place over his dancing skills. He owned the dance floor that night for sure!" claims the DJ, who happened to be recording the dance floor to bring us this happy accident.
The blog posts about his college co-ed conquests. The OK Cupid singles ad. The CouchSurfing.org profile. Now THIS! I just don't understand how Julian Assange keeps being everything I want him to be. And he just keeps being everything I want him to be so intensely! Julian Assange is who Charlie Sheen WISHES to be! Julian Assange is battle tested bayonets, baby!
I just wonder what the world hasn't seen of Mr. Julian Assange. If we're so far into the WikiLeaks, and we're just seeing this disco travesty now, how much better can it continue to get?!
I can't imagine ... unless it's the Julian Assange disco video spliced with Rebecca Black's "Friday" ... with maybe a few cuts to Radiohead's dancin' Thom Yorke.
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The Geeks take on San Diego Comic Con 2018 in this weeks episode of Geeks with Kids. Join Steve, Erik, and Michael as they discuss a some of the massive announcements from #SDCC2018. Advertisements
The geeks get to wax nostalgic on the latest episode of Geeks with Kids. Join Steve, Erik, and the two Michaels as they relieve childhood traumas while discussing movies that broke them.
Lionsgate Movies (really?) has just released the first teaser for the upcoming “My Little Pony: The Movie”, based on the hit television series. So. Much. Glitter.
Lionsgate has release the final trailer for the upcoming big-screen reboot of the 90’s classic that I am more excited for than I should be, “Power Rangers”.
This year’s Oscar nominations are skipping the press conference and doing a live-stream this morning instead.
Apparently it’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers day since earlier today we got the full trailer for the movie reboot and now Bandai Namco has announced the arrival of “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle” for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
The Guardians of the Galaxy 2 trailer landed this weekend. Man, it was Groot good! Then the Mummy trailer followed. Man, it was bad. Now the new trailer for Transformers: The Last Knight follows. I’ll let you reserve judgement on this one.
Guess who got the raw end of the deal (or face) in the back in the day Batman franchise? Billy Dee, that’s who!
Seriously. STOP. Nothing you learn today will be as important as this. (But Szpirs, I’m learning how to use a particle accelerator to probe the deepest secrets of the universe) SHUT UP. This is more important.

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Rowley reflects on Atomic Bomb blast
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The mushroom cloud was at 40,000 feet when Fallbrook’s Vern Rowley was able to look back and see the historical, ominous cloud formed by the atomic bomb blast on Hiroshima, Japan, Aug. 6, 1945.
“The top of the mushroom was about five times the width of the stem and probably three football fields wide, when I saw it,” reflected Rowley. “It was a mixture of white and gray smoke, and it was rising fast. The blast occurred seven hours after the mission had departed Tinian Island, part of the Mariana’s chain in the South Pacific.”
Rowley, a Fallbrook resident since 1954, was surprised when a meeting was called about 12:30 a.m. on that day, 17 days before his 23rd birthday.
“That is when we learned why we had been training for over two years in perhaps the most secretive mission in U.S. history,” said Rowley. Titled ‘The Manhattan Project,’ Rowley said his unit had begun training in December of 1944 at Wendover Army Airfield in Utah.
“Our squadron was the 509 Composite Group,” he said. “Our training took us to various locations including Batista Field in San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba.”
Rowley said ironically, Lt. Col. Payette, who was head of security and always reminding the soldiers that “loose lips sink ships,” passed away unexpectedly and his assistant had no idea what the secret mission was.
Fortunately someone else did, and a meeting was called.
“Col. Tibbets told us we were going to find out what ‘the big secret’ was. He said we were going to drop an atomic bomb, which he nicknamed, ‘Little Boy,’ on Hiroshima and it would be devastating. He compared it to exploding five box cars filled with TNT.”
“It actually was more powerful [than that],” said Rowley. “Five aircraft would be involved. I was on board the Jabit III, piloted by Major John Wilson. I was the radar observer and a staff sergeant. The other B29’s included the Enola Gay, piloted by Colonel Tibbets, the Full House, Necessary Evil, and Straight Flush.”
Rowley said his aircraft was to precede the Enola Gay in flight by one and a half hours in order to perform weather reconnaissance over Kokura (the Pittsburgh of Japan and a large munitions plant), considered an alternate target.
“It was a beautiful, sun-filled day over Hiroshima,” said Rowley. “Our meteorologist radioed the Enola Gay that visibility was 1/10 and clear as a bell. We powered down for our return to Tinian Island at 8 a.m. Our course was less than 100 miles from Hiroshina.”
Approximately 15 minutes later, Rowley said the Enola Gay radioed the successful drop and explosion.
“We all took turns looking out blistered windows at the enormous cloud,” said Rowley. “We had been warned not to look at the initial flash, that it could cause eye damage. However our tail gunner saw the flash, but I never heard that he had any problems <as a result>.”
When the men returned to North Field, they were told they were to leave the following day for the United States “to pick up more weapons and return to Tinian,” said Rowley.
Three days after the Atomic Bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, another was dropped on the city of Nagasaki.
“We departed for Kwajelein Island on our trip to Hawaii and then the U.S.,” he said. “As we prepared to depart from Hawaii two days later, our commander received a message that Japan had surrendered unconditionally and that the war was over. We were now to continue to the United States to prepare for our discharge.”
Less than 10 years after serving in the military, Rowley moved to Fallbrook and began a construction company, V.J. Rowley Construction.
“We built many homes and buildings in the area including the present Zion Lutheran Church,” he said.
Now 90 years old, Rowley sustains an active lifestyle and is a much sought-after speaker across the nation. He is a regular feature at the annual meeting of the 509 Composite Group survivors.
Rowley is one of the founders of the International Business Men’s Fellowship, a Christian men’s organization, now 16 years old, that operates worldwide. He operates a chapter in Fallbrook that meets for breakfast every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. at Denny’s Restaurant. It is open to any man interested in joining.
In reflecting on his life’s experiences, Rowley said, “The bomb drop experience was second to my personal relationship with and knowledge of Jesus Christ.”


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As I sat in the recliner wheelchair unable to move, all I could do was stare at the pale blue wall in front of me. In that moment, the consequences of my motorbike accident transformed from a vague thought to the dark and painful realisation that life as I knew it was over. Two months previously, I’d broken the fifth vertebra in my neck, leaving me with quadriplegia. I was nineteen years old.
My despair felt so deep it was as though a plastic bag had been pulled over my head, leaving me unable to breathe. My identity and dreams were gone. Any remnant of hope that I had clung to for a worthwhile future had dissolved.
Over the next seven months of rehab, I began the slow journey of relearning the most basic of tasks: feeding myself, brushing my teeth, putting a top on. These tasks – so simple in my previous life – were now challenges that felt so great that I didn’t know if I could ever achieve them.
Before my accident I had a plan for my life, but now I felt utterly lost. I desperately needed a little hope that my situation would get better, to feel that I was in some way progressing.
One small goal
I began by focusing on one small goal: feeding myself. Without functioning fingers to hold a spoon, I watched as a nurse strapped a Palm Pocket—a Velcro band that holds a spoon or fork—to my hand and slid a spoon into its pocket. My first spoonful of soup hit my chin, dribbling down my neck. I felt embarrassed and frustrated. Not ready to give up, I changed tack and attacked the casserole, managing a good mouthful without spillage and munching away with a very satisfied grin. Initially it was exhausting, but with each mouthful I got better at it.
As I mastered such small but important goals, my confidence grew, allowing me to take on bigger challenges. As my goals got bigger, I followed the same strategy, breaking each down into smaller goals—micro-goals as I called them—that were far more achievable than the huge goal itself.
Each time I achieved a micro-goal, it boosted my determination and commitment to keep going. When I encountered an obstacle that seemed impassable, the key was to get creative and find different ways around it
When I began learning to transfer, I couldn’t lift myself from the wheelchair to the bed because the chair would shoot away and I ended up on the floor. It was only after trying many different options that I came up with the idea of a hook to hold the wheelchair in position against my bed. This simple solution enabled me to transfer independently, increasing my freedom and changing my life.
This strategy of focusing on a goal and breaking it down into micro-goals, committing to taking action, and finding different pathways to get around obstacles, was the key to helping me move forward from my accident.
Now, 33 years on, I can affirm the value of this approach, which has become the foundation of how I live my life.
It provides an open attitude to life that helps me navigate the everyday challenges of living with a physical disability. More importantly, it constantly focusses my perspective, allowing me to see possibilities instead of impossibilities. It has given me the confidence to dream again, and to transform those dreams into reality.
Author Note: Dave Jacka OAM was the first person with quadriplegia to fly a microlight aircraft solo, and the first to fly a light aircraft around Australia. His book Six Percent, an account of his journey from injured motorcyclist to solo pilot, was published in 2019 and is available from https://davejacka.com/books/ and Amazon.com. Dave has been living with a complete C5-6 spinal cord injury since 1988, and is a member of the AQA board.
- August 30, 2021

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Bowling Park School in Bradford has a storyteller in residence. It seems that the school is ahead of the curve as the science, education and business worlds are talking about the benefits and potential of storytelling, many more are putting it into practice.
In this latest interview for the West Yorkshire mayoral race, Alex Toal talks to Cllr. Susan Hinchcliffe, one of three candidates on Labour’s shortlist for the nomination. An experienced dealmaker and savvy operator, Hinchcliffe’s time as West Yorkshire Combined Authority chair has given her a wealth of insights to bring to the mayoralty, if elected.
The government’s plan for new unitary authorities is causing division in North Yorkshire, where no agreement has yet been reached on how this will look. Various proposals have been submitted, with NYCC and York City Council agreeing on one structure, while the shire councils mostly agree on another.
Along came the pandemic … life stopped. Eating biscuits became an Olympic sport. We were all doing our constitutional walks, but in terms of getting my jeans on and buttoned up, walking on its own was never going to cut it …
Perhaps it was inevitable: the North of England will apparently soon have its own political party. As the name suggests, members of the Northern Independence Party want nothing short of a country to call their own. This is against a backdrop of majority support for independence in Scotland and the rapid growth of the Yes […]
Alex Toal looks at the reasons behind the formation of the Northern Research Group. Is this about protecting the seats of its members, about boosting the levelling up agenda, or about control of the Conservative Party?
Hearing about the death of Peter Sutcliffe took me back to the late 1970s, when I lived and worked in West Yorkshire. For several years, while his murders went unsolved, I and many other women in the area lived under a shadow of fear, stoked further by police ineptitude and lurid media reports about the […]
Brides in the market towns of Yorkshire have become activists to fight for the right to hold their wedding at their dream venue – an historic and culturally significant building dating back to c.1650 that is at risk of closure due to council cutbacks. Their stories are not only heart breaking, but are a response […]
The Northern Research Group makes its Westminster debut On Wednesday, members of the Northern Research Group took part in a Westminster hall debate called by Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis to quiz the government (represented by exchequer secretary to the Treasury Kemi Badenoch) over economic support for the North. NRG chair Jake Berry followed […]
On a visit to South Eastern Michigan poetry group
The Tory party of late seems to have descended into multiple competing and overlapping factions, including the Common Sense Group, the Covid Recovery Group, and the Northern Research Group. Here, Alex Toal takes a look at the NRG, asking – who are they, what do they believe in, and why have they come together? This […]
In the 2012 London Olympic Games, Nicola Adams OBE made history as the first female boxer to win Olympic gold for Women’s Boxing in the Flyweight category. She remains the most successful female British boxer, as a double Olympic champion, but her journey through the ranks came with its knockdowns. At the age of 12, […]
A new group has emerged within the Tory ranks who are attempting to rewrite history under the thinly veiled disguise of standing up for “common sense”. The so-called ‘Common Sense Group’ (CSG) is a relatively new group of 59 Conservative MPs and seven peers. This cabal of right-wing politicians is just the latest page in […]
Join us as we remember some of Sheffield’s forgotten heroes. Over the last few weeks, Louisa Merrick-White has been speaking to families of the men featured here, hearing their stories and memories. Take some time this morning to share their stories as we remember them. Arthur Pemberton Arthur Pemberton fought in World War One with […]
The Scarborough Gift Card, part of the Town and City Gift Card programme, is being introduced with the hope of protecting the town’s economy during the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative is supported by local organisations including the Scarborough and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce, Yorkshire Coast Business Improvement District (BID), Scarborough Council and the […]
The appearance of being ‘relatable’ has always been important in politics. The pub trip photo-op has become a staple of electoral campaigning, and candidates can be savaged for their apparent detachment from reality. Long after their disappearance from frontline politics, people still remember Ed Miliband as the sandwich-mangler, and Theresa May as the wheat-field sprinter. […]
What did you do in lockdown? Bradford-based Trapezium Arts is hosting a brand new exhibition of one artist’s response to the coronavirus crisis. Sue Wilde’s show, entitled The Covid 19, is based on road maps, using the routes, towns and coastlines to create a vivid picture of life in lockdown. “During the first lockdown, needing to […]
With the focus these days on executive mayors, the role of the traditional mayors and lord mayors can get overlooked. Here John Cornwell recounts the challenges that three Sheffield lord mayors had to face while discharging their civic responsibilities. For almost two decades I was a local councillor in South Yorkshire. I soon discovered that there were three givens about the […]
Scratched on the walls of Richmond Caste in North Yorkshire is graffiti you won’t find in any history book. It tells the story of 16 young men imprisoned in the castle, sentenced to death for their beliefs. In 1916, 28-year-old Norman Gaudie, a well-known northern footballer and a Quaker, was imprisoned without fair trial in […]
On the Penistone train derailment, February 1916 When I look up at the seamed sky, the black teeth of girders, the cracks of fresh air, I think this is not an accident, but a moment of refusal, a point I can look on and describe in bricks of words, then knock down again before it […]
Local leaders react to second lockdown On Thursday, the entirety of England entered national lockdown, with stay-at-home orders issued and non-essential businesses closed. As Yorkshire becomes the focal point of the second wave of Covid-19, hospitals have been struggling, with Doncaster public health director Dr Rupert Suckling announcing that the city had more hospitalised patients than […]
Measures introduced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond, have until now prevented mass unemployment and kept many businesses afloat. However, not everyone is equal when it comes to a place in the lifeboat. Many self-employed, for example, have not been given a seat – as highlighted by the campaign group #ExcludedUK. And despite creating […]
One of the reasons that cynicism has entered politics quite so strongly in recent years is the way most politicians respond to serious problems. The pattern is all too familiar. A horrible disaster strikes. It is announced that an inquiry will be organised to get to the bottom of the issues and make sure it […]
There is a golden thread that passed through the life of David Shutt who passed away on Friday 30 October 2020, aged 78, following a short illness. Golden because that was the colour in which he fought his many elections as a Liberal and then a Liberal Democrat and golden because of the bright and […]
The one thing this pandemic has shown us is how much we rely on our emergency services – not just the NHS, but all those who are keeping us safe during these Covid times. So, news that one of our key emergency services – the fire service – has shed more than a thousand workers […]
And will those winds from ‘58That blew Armada back to SpainNow make the wind turbines rotateAnd help us triumph once again? And will our Covid stance be seenAs something we should celebrate?We’re proud of everything we’ve been;Like the Olympics – we are great! Back in the war, amid the gloomA new Jerusalem was planned;So now […]
Today’s news that Downing Street is understood to be considering a month-long form of lockdown is no big surprise. But this latest move is already generating a reaction – from those who urged the government to move faster and earlier, to those who do not want to see further restrictions for fear of untold harm […]
True stories from ‘Norky’ who comes from Scapegoat Hill, a small, isolated farming village, high on the Pennines in West Yorkshire. Textile mills had been allowed to run down before I started working, mainly through lack of investment, and cheap foreign imports. The management no doubt assumed, as did the management of many other British […]
An attack ad was recently aired against Chancellor Rishi Sunak, criticising him for his wealthy lifestyle, hedge fund background, and public relations team. It was warmly welcomed across the Twitter left. This may not be the most popular opinion, but I think that it was a bad attack, mostly because it was short-sighted. Attacking a […]
It is often said that we do not miss things until they have gone. For the past year PM Johnson has been in trade negotiations with the US. He has refused time and again to place protections for the NHS on the negotiations.


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Voter Apathy or Life on the Sidelines
The mid-term elections happen today and the 24-hour news pundits have been predicting doom and gloom for the Democratically controlled legislative branch of our government. It was attributed to an angry Republican/Independent/Tea Party movement and an apathetic Democratic party. Both of these points make me livid.
First, is the idea that there is a collective anger, spread out over America that is coming to a head on November 2nd. That the poor and the increasingly down-ward middle class and the under-insured and the disenfranchised minorities are only expressing their anger on election day is missing the point.
The anger is there. It’s always there when corporations have politicians in their back-pockets and tirelessly work to create an environment that gives the rich more and takes more from the poor. Perhaps the anger has grown louder and more constant of late. Much of that is because times are worse than most of us can remember.
Who are you angry with? The Democratic Party? You’re unhappy about health-care reform even though Obama/Democrats ran on health-care reform and more than 10% of the population is currently not insured. That includes children.
The Republicans continue to press for privatizing of Social Security. Do you remember how the stock market nearly disintegrated? Then there is bashing of failure in Afghanistan. Obama inherited a war that mismanaged for seven years by Republicans before he took office.
Have the Democrats been brilliant in their handling of things? No, but it’s too easy to throw them under a bus when you recall the Republicans senators attempting to filibuster anything of real substance.
The anger is real. The Democrats are only guilty of not reminding everyone that the Republicans are lying when they paint the Democrats as the source of all your ills.Continued on the next page


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Lairg Golf Club. Founded 1893. A 9-hole course, laid out by Mr Alex McHardy, and kept in very good order.
Little is known of the club until 1912 when the course was refurbished and reopened in July 1912 by Charlotte Wallace, wife of the proprietor of the Sutherland Arms Hotel. The intention was that it be used by hotel guests, however a number of the villagers, headed by the Rev J McKechnie, asked Mr Wallace if they could form a club. In October the club was formed with 31 members and a Committee elected. (Facsimile of Minutes)
Scotsman July 29th, 1912
Through the enterprise of Mr Wallace, Lairg is now provided with a nine-hole golf course, the formal opening if which took place on Friday afternoon. With the consent of his landlord, the Duke of Sutherland, he has with commendable enterprise turned his farm into a golf course, and it says much for the spirit with which Mr Wallace has tackled the problem when mention is made of the fact that part of the ground which is now being golfed over was under turnip and potato crop last season.
The course was designed by Chief Constable McHardy, and the work of construction was carried out under the direction of Mr J Sutherland, the Secretary of the Royal Dornoch Golf Club.
The ceremony of declaring the course open was performed by Mrs Wallace in the customary manner. Thereafter a number of golfers, consisting mainly of a party of Dornoch players, who motored over to take part in the opening of the course, played a round.
The course is pleasantly situated on the high ground, with the waters of the Shin right below, and some of the finest bens in Sutherland and Ross in the background.
Ladies were formally admitted in January 1913. The fixture list included a match with Bonar Bridge GC.
In March 1915 the minutes noted that many members were away on military service, and while a committee was elected, no fixture were drawn up. The minutes cease after June 1919.
There is evidence that the course was played upon after that date but no trace of a club as such. Mr Wallace died in the early 1920s and the Hotel and course passed to his daughter. However, she moved a few years later and it is likely that the course ceased to be used after this time.
At the outset of WW2 the hotel was taken over by the Ministry of Defence as the Headquarters Northern Battle School and the course was used to billet troops under training.
A trophy, the Wallace Shield, and the Minute Book from 1912-1919, reappeared in 1997 in another part of Sutherland and are now held in the village. (NT Aug 1997)
Major trophies: Wallace Shield, Hector Mackay Cup, Joseph Mackay Gold Medals, "The Inkstand".
Last recorded 1923.

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Still the leading cause of death worldwide, heart disease challenges researchers, clinicians, and patients alike. Each day, thousands of patients and their doctors make decisions about coronary angioplasty and bypass surgery. In Broken Hearts David S. Jones sheds light on the nature and quality of those decisions. He describes the debates over what causes heart attacks and the efforts to understand such unforeseen complications of cardiac surgery as depression, mental fog, and stroke. Why do doctors and patients overestimate the effectiveness and underestimate the dangers of medical interventions, especially when doing so may lead to the overuse of medical therapies? To answer this question, Jones explores the history of cardiology and cardiac surgery in the United States and probes the ambiguities and inconsistencies in medical decision making. Based on extensive reviews of medical literature and archives, this historical perspective on medical decision making and risk highlights personal, professional, and community outcomes.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Number of pages: 336
Weight: 476 g
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 21 mm
Offers a historical perspective on medical decision making in the case of heart disease. The Chronicle Review For anyone who has had a heart attack or whose family member has had one, this book is definitely worth reading. -- Stephen Goddard History Wire - Where the Past Comes Alive Any health collection strong in cardiac care will find this a winning presentation perfect for general health or specialty collections alike. Midwest Book Review The light Jones shines on the interventional cardiovascular enterprise illuminates numerous, sometimes fatal and always costly flaws that every patient and society at large ignores at great peril. -- Nortin M. Hadler Scientists' Bookshelf A surprising and sobering book. David S. Jones combines rigorous research with a clear narrative style to produce a very persuasive historical analysis. I heartily recommend that physicians read Broken Hearts to benefit from a dose of detective work, a dose of insight, and a good dose of humility. -- Jack Coulehan, MD Pharos Jones does a very good job of outlining how difficult it is to understand all the workings of the human body, what is involved in medical research, and how that research is applied to human subjects through the lens of one medical specialty. -- Katherine Burger Johnson Watermark All in all, Jones presents a different and refreshing take on the challenges before us. He provides more questions than answers, but this is all to the good. Unless we pose the proper questions we cannot ever hope to obtain the right answers. -- Allen B. Weisse Bulletin of the History of Medicine Wide-ranging, full of interesting and telling historical details, steadily paced yet thorough in its making sense of complex medicine, Broken Hearts exposes cardiac care as neither mundane nor settled. -- Janet K. Shim Sociology of Health and Illness Jones asks us to embrace the complexity of medical decision-making, to recognize medical research gains and gaps, and to acknowledge the social values and priorities that shape our present scenario. Difficult decisions in medicine remain, but perhaps Jones's book will contribute to more judicious ones. -- Shelley Mckellar Technology and Culture For the past half century, patients have been advised to undergo valve replacement, angioplasty, or coronary artery bypass graft procedures to prevent or ameliorate cardiac pathologies. But how good are these procedures? How certain are the surgeons or physicians who recommend them that they will work? How do they know? Giving some answers to these questions and showing how the criteria for making medical decisions change over time are the themes of Broken Hearts. Choice Jones's larger point is a meditation on how we understand and misunderstand medical knowledge. -- Sarah Dine Health Affairs This book will appeal to a wide audience interested in the history of coronary artery disease, its treatment options, and medical decision-making. For those wanting more, there is an extensive bibliography. In closing, Jones asks us to embrace the complexity of medical decision-making, to recognize medical research gains and gaps, and to acknowledge the social values and priorities that shape our present scenario. Difficult decisions in medicine remain, but perhaps Jones's book will contribute to more judicious ones. -- Shelley McKellar Technology and Culture A fascinating and insightful history of the interplay between research on the causes of coronary artery disease and the development and assessment of therapeutic-especially surgical-approaches to cardiac care... There is much to recommend in Broken Hearts. It is accessible, it will appeal to a wide range of readers, and it offers a useful overview of the complex issues surrounding cardiac care at a time with health-care policy, both in the United States and globally, is fiercely debated and rapidly changing. -- A.R. Ruis Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences An excellent resource... The information gleaned from the book will aid the patient in understanding his or her disease and will assist one in decision-making. -- Robin Wulffson Examiner.com Jones's book is a sophisticated history of heart attacks and some of the most spectacular medical interventions of the twentieth century. It is meticulously researched and thoughtful, and Jones pays equal attention to technical details, social contexts and economic implications. The book will be of interest to anyone interested in the uncertainties of modern medicine: uncertainties associated with understanding the cause of illness and, perhaps more importantly, the success of treatment. -- Carsten Timmermann Social History of Medicine Broken Hearts is a captivating study of the history of cardiology. By moving away from the long-standing tendency to frame the history of cardiology as a progress-narrative, this book makes a great addition to the emerging body of literature that adopts a critical stance towards cardiac care... Somatosphere


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The Indo Daily: France is burning — Is Emmanuel Macron for turning?
More than a million people took to the streets across France angry at President Macron's plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Projectiles were hurled and tear gas was launched in response. The Indo Daily finds out if Emmanuel Macron will push on with his controversial plans. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Catherine Field and John Downing.
Emmanuel Macron's popularity dropped to its lowest level since the yellow vest movement, as banks were set ablaze yesterday amid violent protests against the French president’s pension reforms.
Macron plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Public frustration has evolved into broader anti-Macron sentiment as protests continue. Banners were hoisted reading “the king is dead” and “raise wages not the retirement age”, as protesters marched in the capital.
Support for him was close to the 27pc low reached in December 2018, when the gilets jaunes demonstrations rocked his government according to the latest poll.


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Charles Edward Leatherland purchased the Old Rectory in Dunton in 1934. The property consisted of six bedrooms, attached stables and twenty acres of land and a moat. He kept two or three horses and was an enthusiastic rider and supporter of the Dunton hunt.
Leatherland was not an original Essex Man; he was born in Birmingham on the 18th April 1898 to John and Elizabeth. John at the time of the 1901 census was a gardener at St Andrews, Church of Wales, Dynas Powis, Glamorganshire. They were residing in the Truant School Lodge and Elizabeth was the Lodge Keeper. By the time he was 12 his mother had died and he had a stepmother, Rose. The family were now living in Birmingham where his father, John was working as a Valet. Humble origins for someone who was to become a very respectable Labour Peer.
At the age of sixteen and lying about his age he enrolled in the Warwickshire regiment. And by the time he was 18 he was a Company Sergeant Major in a machine-gun battalion seeing service in France, Belgium and Germany. Unfortunately as the result of wounds, he had a limp for the rest of his life. On one occasion during a meeting of Labour Peers he reminded them that his limp was as a result of action. ‘Don’t forget, I saw service on the Somme’. Douglas Houghton, Lord Houghton of Sowerby retorted with ‘Ah yes, Charlie, you may have been at the Somme but you were not at Passchendale as I was’. An unforgettable moment of humour for those that were there!
Charles was always very conscious of only having a very basic education but before he left school he taught himself shorthand and typing which stood him in good stead for a life in journalism. However before he got his first job with Birmingham council he did a number of odd jobs. Boot-boy for a J.P., delivered newspapers, cleaned, sweeping snow, golf caddying and scrubbing floors in a chemist shop. He was not frightened of hard work.
On the day after he was demobbed at the age of 20 he joined the Labour Party and in 1921 he began his career as a journalist working for the Macclesfield Courier, where he rose to become Chief reporter and sub-editor. He moved onto the Daily Herald in 1929 as political sub-editor, became Assistant News Editor in 1938 and finally News Editor in 1941.
By now he had moved to Dunton and during the Second World War was Chairman of the ‘Dunton Parish Invasion Committee’ which reported to a central Laindon group which in turn reported to a wider group based in the Billericay area. He was also Chairman of the Dunton Entertainment Committee.
Unfortunately, his wife’s health was causing some concern so on the advice of her doctor they reluctantly moved in 1951 to a smaller more manageable house in Buckhurst Hill. Also in 1951 he was awarded the OBE for political and public service. He served as a member of the Essex County Council for 22 years, leader of the Labour group for 15 years and chairman of the council in 1960-1. He served as a magistrate for 26 years and became Deputy Lieutenant of Essex.
He believed that one of his greatest achievements was the role he played in the establishment of the University of Essex, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate in 1971. He passionately believed that education was the key to a fuller life. Having missed out himself he wanted it for others. It was also partly due to his influence and political guile that kept Buckhurst Hill from becoming part of the Greater London Council.
It was Harold Wilson who gave him his life peerage in 1964 for his exceptional career in Journalism, politics and public service. He died in Epping 18th December 1992.


The Madison County High School Varsity Cowboys made their first win of the season on Friday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. against Florida High at Boot Hill. Patrick Brown ran 105 yards with an average of 6.6 and scored one touchdown, with Kentwan Daniels not far behind with a total of 71 yards and an average of 6.6. Daniels also scored a touchdown. The final score for the game was 14-10. The MCHS Varsity Cowboys play against Bell High School in an away game on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m.


A 14-year-old girl was killed in a tragic farm accident in Newry city over the weekend.
Abbie Nummy, who has been named locally, died on the farm in the Bernish area, close to the border.
She was a pupil at Newry High School.
A spokesman for the NI Ambulance Service (NIAS) said it received an emergency call at just after 2pm on Saturday.
Two emergency crews were sent to the farm as was the Air Ambulance.
No one was taken from the scene by the NIAS.
Independent Newry councillor Gavin Malone described the death as “absolutely tragic”.
“My heart goes out to the family. The family are such lovely people, such a wonderful family, it’s just devastating,” he told the Belfast Telegraph.
“I was at the wake. It’s very emotional. They are a hugely respected family in the area.
“They’re such lovely people. It’s hard to know what to say. It’s heartbreaking.”
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland are investigating the incident.
Newry & Armagh DUP MLA William Irwin has offered his sincerest sympathy to the Nummy family following the tragic death of their daughter.
Mr Irwin said, “This is such a terrible tragedy and I offer my sincerest sympathies and prayers to the entire Nummy family circle at this traumatic time.
“There are no words to describe just how difficult this situation is and the time of year makes it all the more tragic. Losing a loved one in any circumstance is so tragic but to loose a child is so devastating.
“I trust the Nummy family will know the support and comfort of the wider community in the days ahead.”
Sinn Fein’s Liz Kimmins said the news of Abbie’s death “has caused deep sadness throughout the area”.
“My deepest sympathies to her family and friends,” she added.


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BRITISH CITIZEN AWARDS RECOGNITION PROGRAMME
Recognition for individuals doing extraordinary things in the local community
Whether it is someone who has devoted their time to volunteering, someone who has helped the local community, someone who has cared for others, or just someone who is uplifting and makes a difference to life – nominate them today and make a difference to their life.
The British Citizen Award is open to each and every UK citizen and serves to recognise exceptional endeavour. If you know someone who has excelled in business, healthcare, the arts, in the community or education, make sure they get the recognition they deserve. There are two presentation ceremonies per year (January and July) which take place at the Palace of Westminster hosted by The Rt. Hon. Lord Dholakia.
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Global Poultry Feed Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2019 - 2024)
|発行||Mordor Intelligence LLP||商品コード||319440|
|出版日||ページ情報||英文 126 Pages
|世界の家禽用飼料市場：成長、動向、および予測（2019年～2024年） Global Poultry Feed Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2019 - 2024)|
|出版日: 2019年05月01日||ページ情報: 英文 126 Pages||
The global poultry feed market was valued at USD 3.28 billion which is projected to grow with a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period (2019-2024). The increasing demand for poultry meat products is the major factor which is driving the market. The increasing industrial livestock production and the increasing demand for organic feed are two other factors augmenting the growth of the market studied.
The report contains an analysis of the various parameters of the global poultry feed market. The study includes the various kinds of feed provided to poultry birds, such as layers, broilers, ducks, and turkey. The market studied has been segmented by country. The study involves the analysis of poultry feed and its market demand. The report presents a wide-range analysis of the share, size, and trends of the global poultry feed market. The market operates in the B2C model and market sizing has been carried out at the consumer level.
Increasing demand for poultry meat products is driving the market
The poultry sector is one of the fastest growing meat sector owing to the increase in poultry meat consumption. Increasing the productivity of poultry is critical to feeding the growing global population. However, high feed prices are acting as a restraint to the poultry feed market. Global poultry meat production is growing, with two-thirds of the increase originating in the Asia-Pacific region itself. The United States consumption of poultry meat is also increasing because it is considered as a convenient product and easily available in the market.
Asia Pacific dominates the market
The demand for poultry feed continues to be high in emerging economies of Asia-Pacific. Countries like China and India have an increasing preference for broiler meat. This leads to the increasing use of quality feed for the increasing poultry population. Also, the global poultry meat production is growing, with two-thirds of the increase originating in the Asia-Pacific region itself.
The global poultry feed market is fairly fragmented, with the presence of various participants across several regions. The market studied displays unique characteristics, such as very few large manufacturing companies on the one hand, and on the other hand, a highly unorganized market with several regional players with small market shares. The leading companies are focused on acquiring feed mills and small manufacturing facilities for the expansion of their businesses, in both domestic and international markets.

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I feel like I’m constantly ranting here about a simple fact in the calculus of environmental awareness that seems to be continually overridden and ignored in mainstream discussions: Sometimes, it costs. Not just in the sense of being potentially expensive, although that is definitely an issue I’ve addressed a lot in the past, but in the sense that sometimes, you have to give something up for the environment. You cannot actually have your cake and eat it too, you can’t have it all, and pretending otherwise is a disservice, as well as a perpetuation of the myth that it’s possible to live destructively as long as you ‘balance’ it.
The classic example for me is the ‘green’ mansion or excessively large house, which seems to be a growing trend. As environmental consciousness has become much more mainstream, more and more people both want to do the right thing by the environment, and show that they are doing the right thing by the environment. Hence, there’s a call for homes built with environmental efficiency in mind, which, on the surface, is a good thing. Obviously a home with, say, double pane windows is going to waste less heat, which means it will require less energy to heat in the winter, and won’t need as much cooling in the summer because of the more controlled temperature.
But what about the fact that the house is four times larger than it needs to be? This requires a tremendous amount of building materials, and results in a much larger physical and environmental footprint than a smaller home. No matter how many ‘offsets’ people purchase in an attempt to justify it, they’re still living in a massive house that’s bigger than they need. They could be just as environmentally sound in a much smaller house, and could spend a lot less money doing it, too. Some of the innovations huge houses require to boost efficiency aren’t required when you live in a small or tiny house.
Large houses take up more room on lots, requiring larger lots if people want to retain yard space, which they usually do. They contribute to urban sprawl, limit habitat for animals, and contribute to a host of other problems that can be mitigated, though not avoided, with smaller dwellings; of course, if you really want to crack down on the sprawl problem, you need to be building up, not out, and you need to be building dense. Housing towers around central greens and other park-like areas make more sense than rows of homes of any size, but many people don’t want to live in such structures.
And smaller homes don’t carry the social cachet of a large house. They’re not what people want, and thus they’re not what’s being built, by and large, to meet the demand for environmentally friendly homes. People want to be able to retain their status symbols while still paying lip service to the environment. They buy hybrid SUVs and giant houses with environmental certifications and feel they’ve done their part for the environment, because they’re participating in a certified programme and they bought the thing with the leaf on the label.
Obviously, if a big house is going to be built either way, it might as well be built with the maximum of environmentally friendly improvements, modifications, and innovations. Likewise, if someone is going to drive an SUV no matter what, using a hybrid engine at least helps to cut down on usage. But taking these things for granted and assuming that they are both necessary and okay sets up a world in which they are routinely used by people who do not need them, and those people are praised for making the purchases they do because of the greenwashing; who cares that it’s a McMansion, it’s got energy-efficient heating and cooling!
The fact of the matter is that most people do not need a large house, and the average square footage of homes has been climbing radically over the years. People are demanding more and more space and they resent the idea that it may be necessary to contract the space we occupy in order to protect precious natural resources. That we may be forced to actually change our lifestyles in order to accommodate the needs of the planet and the other beings that inhabit it. We are not alone, and we only have one planet, no do-overs, which means we must take responsibility for our actions if we want to preserve it as a legacy for future generations.
Allocating the vast majority of resources to an ever more wasteful West while putting the squeeze on the Global South is not responsible. Cultivating and maintaining the idea that it’s possible to have it all when it’s really not is quite irresponsible, in fact. I’d love to see spokespeople for the environment putting their lives where their mouths are. How many celebrities claiming to care about environmental issues, for example, own multiple (very large) homes and multiple vehicles? Are these really necessary for their tasks of daily living? What if they divested those resources and focused on a more modest, scaled-down lifestyle? How would that change the way we perceive the sacrifices we need to make to protect the environment?
On an individual level, we all need to make our choices about what we’re willing to give up, and we all have to draw the line somewhere. That line seems drawn awfully high right now, though, and it doesn’t create much of a target to aim for. If we could buy our way out of environmental problems, we would have done it already. Why won’t people admit that we clearly need something more?


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Cells are often called the 'building blocks of life' and most are only visible under a microscope.
If you work in cellular science, you’ll be a member of the healthcare science team analysing cells in order to identify abnormalities and to interpret what this means for people who are ill.
You may study tissues and fluids with a microscope to diagnose and help guide treatment. These investigations could include the examination of preparations made from fluids such as:
- body cavity fluids (including urine)
- fluid from cystic lesions
- cerebrospinal fluid
- fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology of solid lesions.
FNA is an important technique used as a rapid method to determine if a solid lump of tissue is benign or malignant. By extracting some cells from the lump using a syringe and needle, and then examining these under a microscope, healthcare science staff can look for the presence of abnormalities and make a diagnosis.
The use of a fine needle is less painful for the patient and less invasive than a biopsy and it is possible in many instances for a diagnosis to be made in the clinic so that appropriate treatment can be planned at the time, speeding up the treatment that the patient receives.
Who would I work with?
You’ll work as part of a team that includes other healthcare science staff working in the life sciences (including biomedical scientists) and doctors, especially those specialising in pathology.
Want to learn more?
- Find out more about the entry requirements, skills and interests required to enter a career in cellular sciences
- Find out more about the training you’ll receive for a career in cellular sciences
Most jobs in the NHS are covered by the Agenda for Change (AfC) pay scales. This pay system covers all staff except doctors, dentists and the most senior managers. Healthcare science staff working in cellular sciences may earn salaries between AfC bands 5 and 9, depending on the role and level of responsibility. So for example, as a healthcare science practitioner, you’d usually start on band 5, with opportunities to progress to more senior positions. Trainee clinical scientists train at band 6 level, and qualified clinical scientists are generally appointed at band 7. With experience and further qualifications, you could apply for posts up to band 9.
Staff will usually work a standard 37.5 hours per week. They may work a shift pattern.
Terms and conditions of service can vary for employers outside the NHS.
There are opportunities in cellular sciences to develop your career through further study and experience and then apply for roles in management, research, teaching and further specialisation.
Healthcare science staff often work at the forefront of research and innovation, so that patients are continually receiving the very best healthcare. For example, in cellular science, healthcare science staff are researching into such areas as chromosome biology.
Job market information
In November 2018, there were 6,123 clinical scientists registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
The NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) attracts many more applicants than there are places and so there is considerable competition for places.
Finding and applying for jobs
When you’re looking for job or apprenticeship vacancies, there are a number of sources you can use, depending on the type of work you’re seeking.
Check vacancies carefully to be sure you can meet the requirements of the person specification before applying and to find out what the application process is. You may need to apply online or send a C.V. for example.
For the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) there is an annual recruitment cycle. Applications usually open in early January for the intake in the following autumn.
Key sources relevant to vacancies in the health sector:
- Vacancies in organisations delivering NHS healthcare can be found on the NHS Jobs website
- Vacancies in local government can be found on the Local Government Jobs website and the Jobs Go Public website
As well as these sources, you may find suitable vacancies in the health sector by contacting local employers directly, searching in local newspapers and by using the Universal Jobmatch tool.
Volunteering is an excellent way of gaining experience (especially if you don’t have enough for a specific paid job you’re interested in) and also seeing whether you’re suited to a particular type of work. It’s also a great way to boost your confidence and you can give something back to the community.
For further information about training and working in cellular sciebces, please contact:

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Newcastle United transfer news: Leicester City place £50m price tag on Newcastle target, Liverpool’s transfer business done for summer
The 2022/23 Premier League season kicks off in less than two weeks as Eddie Howe continues to prepare his side for the new campaign.
There is just one week left in July as the summer transfer window approaches its final month for English football clubs.
Bayern Munich have made contact with Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane and Brighton are set to move for a Manchester United full-back with Oleksandr Zinchenko’s move to Arsenal accelerated Manchester City’s pursuit of Marc Cucurella.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are said to be in ‘pole position’ to sign an Inter Milan defender while Arsenal are set to make a decision next week on the future of a player who is in talks with a Serie A club.
Elsewhere, Everton are reportedly ready to ‘cut their losses’ and get rid of a midfielder just six months after signing him from Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool’s transfer business appears to be done for the summer.
Finally, a PSG ace has said he wants to stay with the French side despite being linked with Chelsea and Manchester City this summer.
Here are the Premier League transfer news stories making headlines on Sunday morning:


GREENVILLE — World War II memorabilia collectors will want to see the array of World War II books on sale at the Greenville Public Library during library hours on Dec. 11 and 12.
The collection is on sale for donations only by the Friends of the Greenville Public Library and will help the organization with its goal of being a supportive arm of the library.
The donation proceeds from this sale and the sale of books, DVDs, CDs and books on tape on the second floor of the Library help fund Library needs beyond its budget. In this past year, the Friends of the Greenville Public Library have funded the summer family reading/activities programs as well as mobile microphones for the children’s library. These microphones have made puppet shows for the children much easier to produce.
For more information about the WW II collection, or for information about FOL membership and activities, call Dede at 937-467-3889.


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Contemporary Challenges and Transformations in Early Childhood Education
The landscape of early childhood education is constantly evolving, influenced by shifting demographics, socio-economic factors, advances in research, and technology integration. This paper explores key issues and trends in early childhood education, focusing on changing demographics, poverty’s impact, brain research, and technology integration.
Demographic shifts, including racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity, significantly impact early childhood education. This diversity requires educators to adapt curricula to address the unique needs of children from varied backgrounds. This includes catering to linguistic and cultural differences, necessitating the development of culturally responsive practices. For instance, Building Blocks Learning Center (BBLC) has embraced this by incorporating sign language for effective communication and inclusion, fostering an environment of understanding and support.
Home language and race can influence enrollment rates, often leading to disparities among communities. Efforts to promote equitable access to quality early childhood education should include initiatives like bilingual teaching and family engagement programs. Building cultural competency among professionals and fostering collaboration between families and educators are crucial to ensuring positive learning experiences.
Poverty and Child Development:
Children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds face challenges that can hinder their development and learning. Lack of access to early childhood education due to financial constraints can lead to limited opportunities for these children. To address this, programs like subsidy funds and participation in nutrition assistance initiatives, such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program, can help bridge the gap.
Children in poverty also experience stressors like unsupportive environments and neighborhood aggression, which can negatively impact cognitive and emotional development. Tailored interventions, including mental health support, family-based programs, and partnerships between schools and families, are vital in mitigating these risks. By focusing on holistic support and nurturing relationships, early childhood professionals can create a conducive environment for children’s growth.
Brain Research and Child Development:
Recent brain research underscores the importance of early childhood experiences in shaping brain development. Nutrition, positive family interactions, and stimulating environments play pivotal roles in nurturing cognitive growth. This research has implications for designing interventions that enhance brain development, benefiting children’s learning outcomes.
Effective Use of Technology in the Classroom:
The integration of technology in early childhood education can enhance learning outcomes by engaging students and addressing diverse learning needs. However, it requires thoughtful implementation to avoid substituting essential aspects of active learning. Educators should strike a balance between technology use and fostering human interactions, tailoring technology to individual needs, including children with special requirements.
The field of early childhood education is shaped by an interplay of demographic shifts, socio-economic disparities, neuroscientific discoveries, and technological advancements. By embracing cultural diversity, addressing the impact of poverty, leveraging brain research, and incorporating technology judiciously, educators can create an inclusive, supportive, and effective learning environment for all young learners.
Choi, H., Yim, Y., Kim, H., & Kim, H. (2016). The impact of changing demographics on early childhood professional practice in South Korea. Early Childhood Education Journal, 44(5), 475-484.
Jiang, Y., Ekono, M., & Skinner, M. W. (2014). The impact of poverty on children’s development and learning. Child Development, 85(1), 236-256.
Ghazal, S., & Das, P. (2022). The impact of COVID-19 on early childhood education: A review of the literature. Early Childhood Education Journal, 49(5), 631-641.
Ridgeway, T., & O’Donoghue, M. (2023). The role of technology in early childhood education: A systematic review. Early Childhood Education Journal, 50(1), 107-120.


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Snacks & Condiments
Help keep your staff and customers fueled for the day with snacks and condiments from SupplyWorks. We carry individually wrapped, single-serving cracker packs, cereals, and cookie snack foods for the cafeteria or breakroom from household brands like Kellogg's, Keebler, General Mills, Walker's Shortbread, & Nabisco. For those with a sweet tooth, satisfy cravings with candy and gum from manufacturers like Cadbury, Mars, Spangler, Wrigley, and much more! Stock breakrooms with condiments like single-serve salt & pepper packets.


DLFA-321 Programmable Control System Designer Training and Testing Equipment
The DLFA-321 PLC control system designer training and testing device can be used for two parts of training, i.e., motion control training and process control training. It uses Siemens PLC as the controller. The master station adopts Siemens S7-300 series hosts and the slave station adopts Siemens S7-200 series hosts. The master station communicates with the slave station through MPI or RS485.
The motion control module includes automatic feeding unit, conveying unit, manipulator handling unit, and storage unit. The process control module contains analog variable measurement unit and PID adjustment unit.
1. Our PLC control system designer training and testing device adopts an open style structure. Students can make up different execution system on the aluminum base plate according to different control plan.
2. Training projects that can be conducted on this training and testing device include PLC application training, frequency converter application training, touch screen application training, DC motor control training, stepper motor control training, and three-phase AC motor control training.
3. Process training includes analog variable, such as temperature, pressure, and flow, collection and output control.
4. The three-dimensional simulation software can realize online monitoring function and offline simulation function.
1. Training Platform
Made of aluminum alloy; all components are mounted on the aluminum base plate or mesh plate to facilitate dismounting.
2. Motion Control System
a. Automatic feeding unit
A well type feeding mechanism; the optical fiber sensor detects the storage bin; if there is workpiece in the storage bin, the pneumatic pusher will push the workpiece to the belt conveyor.
b. Belt conveying unit
After the workpiece is detected, the conveyor A will be started through the frequency converter. Meanwhile, the conveyor B will be started by the DC motor. The sensors installed around the conveyor B will detect the color and material of the workpiece and pass the workpiece information to the next work unit.
c. Manipulator handling unit (gantry manipulator)
The gantry manipulator will grab and release the workpiece according to the information from the previous work unit.
3. Process Control System
The process control system of this training and testing device integrates PLC, temperature sensor, pressure transmitter, flow sensor, water pump, and solenoid valve. Through sensor collecting signals and PLC programming, the system can realize complex switch control and sequential logic control for solenoid valve and water pump, so as to achieve flow, pressure, and temperature open-loop and closed-loop automatic control functions.
4. Automatic Warehousing Unit
The automatic warehousing unit consists of a rotary manipulator and a three-dimensional storage shelf. It can store workpiece by category according to the detection result from the motion control system.
Programmable System Trainer | Industrial Control System Trainer | Motion Control Experimental Unit


I have a problem getting a Vista PC to wirelessly connect to my router. The PC has an Intel Pro wifi card. It is ON. The Device Manager shows no problems for it. The router is pretty generic a/b/g/n with wifi defined as broadcast SSID, open access, WEP encryption, and a key. I have 5 other devices that connect to the wifi fine, but none of them are Vista. From the PC I cannot ping the router. The ipconfig command shows an IP of 0.0.0.
When I use the Vist connect dialogue, it sees the SSID of the router. When I select it and try to connect, I get prompted for a password, security key, and DOMAIN NAME. Leaving domain name blank does nothing. I have never set up domains for this syetm (I don't know how).
I'd appreciate any help.


Loxton Research Centre
- Primary Industry Resource South Australia
- Loxton, South Australia
- + Conference facility to seat up to 200 people
+ Meeting areas
+ Demonstration kitchen
+ Flexible working spaces
Master Builders Association (SA), Best Commercial Building ($2 - 5 million) - 2017
The redeveloped Loxton Research Centre will support and promote the Riverland region’s world-class reputation as a leader in agriculture and producer of premium food and wine. The redevelopment forms part of the South Australian River Murray Sustainability Program, which is funded by the Australian Government and delivered by the Government of South Australia.
A new striking and contemporary building sits beside the existing centre and accommodates multi-function flexible conference rooms and offices. Thoughtfully designed working space allows for flexibility, multi-functionality and a relaxed environment. Integrated into the design is a distinctive purpose-built demonstration kitchen for celebrity chefs and the region’s food and wine producers to promote their produce, as well as support catering for conferences.
The project is underpinned by a strong commitment to the optimal use of sustainable design technology in both its construction and operation. Energy efficient mechanical systems work cohesively with the flexible wide opening sliding glass doors, providing fresh air into the conference spaces, along with immediate access to the expansive deck breakout space overlooking the heritage walnut orchard. The expansive use of energy efficient glazing, sheltered by large roof overhangs, offers all work and conference areas abounding natural light so as to minimise the use of the carefully selected LED lighting.
The project delivers on the Loxton Research Centre vision, which is to create a hub that brings together industry, research, education and government to drive agriculture and inspire business innovation and collaboration for regional, state, national and international benefit.


- Hatchet-wielding man shot dead by NYPD cops in Queens; police eye possible terrorism motive
- NYC doctor tests positive for deadly Ebola virus
- Mali authorities report 1st Ebola case as epidemic spreads in W. Africa
- US judge wavers on UN immunity in Haiti cholera case
- Volcano could destroy Japan
- Ottawa gunman told fellow Muslim convert ‘the devil is chasing me’
- FBI warns news outlets that group affiliated with Islamic State is targeting journalists
Air Force nuclear missile unit fails key security test, in latest setback
An Air Force unit responsible for dozens of nuclear missiles failed a recent safety and security inspection — a setback that comes just months after the Air Force temporarily sidelined 17 officers in connection with a prior inspection flop.
The latest failure was recorded by the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. According to Air Force Global Strike Command, the unit received an “unsatisfactory” rating during the inspection in early August after personnel made “tactical-level errors” during an exercise.
“This failure resulted in the entire inspection being graded ‘unsatisfactory,'” a statement from Global Strike Command said.
Commander Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski stressed in the statement that the failure does not mean the safety of America’s nuclear arsenal is at risk, and that the inspections are “designed to be tough.”
But the failure comes on top of other disappointing news for the Air Force’s nuclear weapons force.


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Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Paris Gum Factory, in McAllen, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
This dialog allows you to filter your current search.
Each of the Counties listed note their name and the number of records that will be limited down to if you choose that option.
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