During the rule of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco, it was reported Admiral Luis Carrero Blanco, (he was killed by an underground mine placed in a tunnel dug by the terrorist group ETA, in a street less than 800 feet away from the US Consular Offices in Madrid, calle de Serrano), who was reported discouraging cabinet ministers from joining the Axis during WWII, considering a possible reprisal naval attack to harbors and coastal towns from Britons, had in mind the launch of a nuclear weapon program. Its main purpose was "to strengthen Spanish international position, turning the country into a weapons power" for having more respect among the international community. According to a CIA report dated May the 15th of 1974, Franco's government was developing a civilian nuclear plan, which deserved the attention and surveillance of the United States.
"Dad bod" is a slang term in popular culture referring to a body shape particular to middle aged men.The phrase has been adopted in United States culture as a celebration of this particular type of physique, with references generally skewing toward a positive and light-hearted tone. This masculine body type is a unique cross between muscular and slightly overweight physiques, and could be considered skinny-fat.
Origins
The phrase originated with Mackenzie Pearson, a full time student at Clemson University majoring in psychology. Pearson routinely posted essays on her Odyssey account and soon started making them humorous. In a Twitter interview she was asked for the reason she had uploaded the essay. "I wrote it with as a humor piece originally. My roommate and another one of my friends were in a group called ourselves the 'dad bod squad' and I thought it would be funny to elaborate on what a dad bod was. A lot of guys at my school looked like it so I just built it based off my guy friends and what they did. Originally it was a joke for my circle of friends".
Public conversation
After Pearson's essay went viral, it was widely picked up by news media. Credible news sources including MSN, New York Daily News, and The Washington Post all talk about this new slang term. Amanda Hess, author of a highly viewed related article on the website Slate, explains her opinion that women find dad bods attractive: "We don't want a guy that makes us feel insecure about our body. We are insecure enough as it is. We don't need a perfectly sculpted guy standing next to us to make us feel worse. No one wants to cuddle with a rock. Or Edward Cullen. The end. 'There is just something about the dad bod,' Pearson continued, 'that makes boys seem more human, natural, and attractive.'”
Origins
The phrase originated with Mackenzie Pearson, a full time student at Clemson University majoring in psychology. Pearson routinely posted essays on her Odyssey account and soon started making them humorous. In a Twitter interview she was asked for the reason she had uploaded the essay. "I wrote it with as a humor piece originally. My roommate and another one of my friends were in a group called ourselves the 'dad bod squad' and I thought it would be funny to elaborate on what a dad bod was. A lot of guys at my school looked like it so I just built it based off my guy friends and what they did. Originally it was a joke for my circle of friends".
Public conversation
After Pearson's essay went viral, it was widely picked up by news media. Credible news sources including MSN, New York Daily News, and The Washington Post all talk about this new slang term. Amanda Hess, author of a highly viewed related article on the website Slate, explains her opinion that women find dad bods attractive: "We don't want a guy that makes us feel insecure about our body. We are insecure enough as it is. We don't need a perfectly sculpted guy standing next to us to make us feel worse. No one wants to cuddle with a rock. Or Edward Cullen. The end. 'There is just something about the dad bod,' Pearson continued, 'that makes boys seem more human, natural, and attractive.'”
Patrick and Harry Loughnane were Irish nationalist brothers who were killed around 26 November 1920 whilst in the custody of the Royal Irish Constabulary.
Family background
Patrick was 29 years of age and Harry 22 years. Patrick Loughnane was a local IRA leader and Sinn Féin secretary, he was also active in the local GAA. Harry, his younger brother, was president of the local Sinn Féin club and a goalkeeper with Beagh hurling club. They lived at the family farm at Shanaglish, near Kinvara, with their mother and sister.Harry spent much of his time playing with children and one day hoped to be a primary school teacher but ill health prevented this from happening. Patrick played full-back for beagh and was described as a "tower of strength". He had regretted not taking part in the Easter rising of 1916.
Arrests and deaths
While working on the family farm in Shanaglish on the evening of November 26, the two brothers were arrested by the Black and Tans. Nothing was heard of, nor from, the boys until a week after their arrest when a group of Auxiliaries called to Mrs. Loughnane to inform her that her sons had escaped their capture. Ten days after they had been arrested their bodies were found in a muddy pond near Ardrahan.
Exactly what happened to the two brothers will never be known. It is believed that after being arrested the brothers were beaten for hours in Gort Bridewell. From there they were reportedly tied to the tailgate of a lorry and dragged along the roads. At Drumharsna Castle, the headquarters of the Black and Tans they were beaten again. At 11pm that night they were taken from Drumharsna Castle to Moy O’Hynes wood where they were shot. Witnesses have recounted that on Saturday morning, Harry was still alive and was heard moaning. On Sunday morning, the Auxiliaries took the bodies to Umbriste near Ardrahan where they were set alight.
Aftermath
After their bodies were discovered they were examined by a local doctor. They were badly burnt and it was found that the letters ‘I.V.’ were cut into the charred flesh in several places, two of Harry’s fingers were missing and his right arm which was broken completely across the shoulder was hanging off. Both of Pat’s legs and wrists were broken. The doctor thought it possible that hand grenades had been put into their mouths and exploded.
Funeral
Despite a heavy Black and Tan presence in the area, Volunteer officers held an inquest and the verdict was inscribed on the breast plates of the coffins: At two o'clock in the afternoon, the two coffins were taken down the road to the cemetery and laid side by side in a separate plot. As soon as the last sods had been placed in position six local Volunteers stepped forward and fired three volleys.
A detailed account of the events surrounding the killings was kept by the Irish nationalist and playwright, Augusta, Lady Gregory, which contain first and second-hand accounts the events of the time.
Family background
Patrick was 29 years of age and Harry 22 years. Patrick Loughnane was a local IRA leader and Sinn Féin secretary, he was also active in the local GAA. Harry, his younger brother, was president of the local Sinn Féin club and a goalkeeper with Beagh hurling club. They lived at the family farm at Shanaglish, near Kinvara, with their mother and sister.Harry spent much of his time playing with children and one day hoped to be a primary school teacher but ill health prevented this from happening. Patrick played full-back for beagh and was described as a "tower of strength". He had regretted not taking part in the Easter rising of 1916.
Arrests and deaths
While working on the family farm in Shanaglish on the evening of November 26, the two brothers were arrested by the Black and Tans. Nothing was heard of, nor from, the boys until a week after their arrest when a group of Auxiliaries called to Mrs. Loughnane to inform her that her sons had escaped their capture. Ten days after they had been arrested their bodies were found in a muddy pond near Ardrahan.
Exactly what happened to the two brothers will never be known. It is believed that after being arrested the brothers were beaten for hours in Gort Bridewell. From there they were reportedly tied to the tailgate of a lorry and dragged along the roads. At Drumharsna Castle, the headquarters of the Black and Tans they were beaten again. At 11pm that night they were taken from Drumharsna Castle to Moy O’Hynes wood where they were shot. Witnesses have recounted that on Saturday morning, Harry was still alive and was heard moaning. On Sunday morning, the Auxiliaries took the bodies to Umbriste near Ardrahan where they were set alight.
Aftermath
After their bodies were discovered they were examined by a local doctor. They were badly burnt and it was found that the letters ‘I.V.’ were cut into the charred flesh in several places, two of Harry’s fingers were missing and his right arm which was broken completely across the shoulder was hanging off. Both of Pat’s legs and wrists were broken. The doctor thought it possible that hand grenades had been put into their mouths and exploded.
Funeral
Despite a heavy Black and Tan presence in the area, Volunteer officers held an inquest and the verdict was inscribed on the breast plates of the coffins: At two o'clock in the afternoon, the two coffins were taken down the road to the cemetery and laid side by side in a separate plot. As soon as the last sods had been placed in position six local Volunteers stepped forward and fired three volleys.
A detailed account of the events surrounding the killings was kept by the Irish nationalist and playwright, Augusta, Lady Gregory, which contain first and second-hand accounts the events of the time.
Windsor Park Middle School is a middle school located in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. It is one of three middle schools in the area, the others being Oldfields Hall School which is also in Uttoxeter and Ryecroft School in Rocester.
School
Windsor Park Middle School, previously an all-boys school based in Uttoxeter, became a mixed school in 1975.
The school catchment area includes parts of Uttoxeter plus the villages of Checkley and Church Leigh.
Windsor Park receives students from St Mary's CE(A) First School and Tynsel Parkes CE(C) First School both of which are located in Uttoxeter, plus All Saints CE(C) First School in Church Leigh and Hutchinson Memorial Church of England First School, Checkley.
Windsor Park serves as a feeder school for Thomas Alleyne's High School which is also in Uttoxeter.
The current headteacher is Mr Slack.
School
Windsor Park Middle School, previously an all-boys school based in Uttoxeter, became a mixed school in 1975.
The school catchment area includes parts of Uttoxeter plus the villages of Checkley and Church Leigh.
Windsor Park receives students from St Mary's CE(A) First School and Tynsel Parkes CE(C) First School both of which are located in Uttoxeter, plus All Saints CE(C) First School in Church Leigh and Hutchinson Memorial Church of England First School, Checkley.
Windsor Park serves as a feeder school for Thomas Alleyne's High School which is also in Uttoxeter.
The current headteacher is Mr Slack.