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Badminton was invented in ancient Greece and Egypt as a form of sport. Badminton was originally a child’ game and was initially called “battledore” or “shuttlecock.” Originally Badminton was played with a feathered shuttlecock back and forth with tiny rackets. During the 18th century in India, Badminton was called “poona.” British army officers who were stationed in India during this time brought this version of Poona back to England during the 1860’s. Once it was back in England it spread slowly as the army met would introduce the sport to friends. It wasn’t until a famous party in 1837 that the game really got going. The Duke of Beaufort had a party at his country place where the sport was played. The name of the country place was “Badminton in Gloucestershire. At the time of this party, the game had no name, and so it was simply referred to as “The Game Of Badminton.” That’s how the game got it’s official name!

Now that the game had a name, it spread quickly from England to the United States, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia. Despite its “male” beginnings, the sport is now pretty evenly divided with about the same number of women playing the sport as men.

In 1899 the first All England championship for men was held and the first tournament for woman was organized in 1900. For some reason or the other, these two tournaments were deemed to be unofficial, and it wasn’t until 1904 that the “official” beginning of the All England matches started. In 1920 there were only about 300 badminton clubs in all of England, but by 1920 there were 500, and amazingly, only 10 years later, there were over 9,000 in the British Isles after World War II.

The International Badminton Federation was organized in 1934 with 9 initial members – Canada, England, Netherlands, Denmark, France, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and New Zealand. It wasn’t until 1981 that this organization because the sports only international governing body. The International Badminton Federation, in 1939, decided it was time for International competitions, and the IB president at the time, Sir George A. Thomas, Baronet offered a trophy to the winning team. Ironically shuttlecosk shortages during the war and post-war caused a delay in the first “Thomas Cup” games until the 1948-1949 season. Someone tried to introduce an international women’s team around the same time, but ultimately it wasn’t acted upon due to financial difficulties. Eventually, during the 1956-1957 season, the “Uber Cup” was held. The Uber Cup was a women’s international triennial tournament where the trophy was donated by Mrs. H.S. Uber of England. In 1992 Badminton was first contested as an official Olympic sport in Barcelona, Spain. There are now several world Badminton events including the Uber Cup, World Championships, World Juniors, Sudirman Cup, the World Cup, and the World Grand Prix Finals.

The game of Badminton today resembles tennis and volleyball and involves the use of a net, a shuttlecock and lightweight rackets. The shuttlecock is typically a cork ball fitted with feathers for stabilization. It’s played with either two or four players and is played indoors or outdoors on a marked court about 44 feet by 17 feet wide for two players and 20 feet wide for 2 players. The official measurements for the net are that the top edge of the net should be 5 feet 1 inch from the ground at the posts and 5 feet from the ground at the center. During Badminton play, only the serving side can win a point. If the side serving the shuttlecock fails to return they lose the serve and if the side receiving fails to return, they lose the point and they will receive again. A Badminton game is played to 15 points, except in women’s singles, which is played to 11 points. If the score is tied toward the end of a game, it can be decided through a procedure called setting. Setting is a tie breaking procedure which involves different procedures depending on the point at which the score is tied and the rules may be different for men and women’s competition.

Badminton has a rich and interesting history, and it’s popularity is always increasing with the availability of inexpensive equipment and places to play, almost anyone can enjoy the sport of Badminton. New competitions are being planned including the development of a SuperSeries and some one-off “Spectaculars.” Searching on YouTube for badminton yields all sorts of interesting videos and match play and exhibition games.

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Source by Hillary Wexford

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One of the best examples of success via optimism is Sir Winston Churchill.

His candor, wit, and belief in building up others helped him lead England from the darkest shadows of WWII to victory over Nazi Germany.

It’s not just my opinion, here are several others:

When Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of England, German air force was “dumping planeload after planeload of bombs on England” at all hours of the day or night. “No one knew whether the British empire would be able to hold out for another week.”

Despite the bleak outlook of the Nazis running over France, Belgium, and Holland. Joseph P. Kennedy, the American ambassador in London, “told Washington that Britain was finished.”

Cameron C. Taylor wrote,” In the mists of the gloom and turmoil and in the face of what seemed to others like impossible odds, Churchill took office with optimism and determination.” (*8 Attributes of Great Achievers by Cameron C. Taylor)

Churchill understood the power of optimism to set the foundation for victory.

On the day he took office, Churchill wrote, “I felt as though I were walking with destiny that my past life had been but a preparation for this hour for this trial… and I was sure I should not fail.”

Churchill’s key to his courage “was his unbounded optimism,” Optimists are courageous as they depend on the hope “that dangers and hazards can be overcome.”

In 1910, Churchill said, “I am one of those who believe that the world is going to get better and better.” He “deprecated negative thinking”. In 1916, in “a speech to his officers in the trenches in France, Churchill exhorted: ‘Laugh a little, and teach your men to laugh… If you can’t smile, grin. If you can’t grin, keep out of the way till you can.'”

On May 13, 1940, Churchill gave his first speech as Prime Minister to the House of Commons. He said, “You ask, What is our aim? I can answer in one word: Victory… victory in spite of all the terror, victory however long and hard the road may be… with all the strength that God can give us… I take up my task with buoyancy and hope, I feel sure that our cause will not be suffered to fail.” (Winston Churchill, The Second World War, Volume II, Their Finest Hour)

Just after becoming Prime Minister in 1940, Churchill “was advised of a doomsday plan to be implemented in the event of a full-scale German invasion of Britain.” He “would not permit contingency planning for failure, knowing it would inevitably leak out and breed pessimism.”

The plan: “The royal family and top members of the government would be evacuated to Canada. Churchill flatly vetoed the proposal adding, ‘We shall make them rue the day they try to invade our island'” (Celia Sandys and Jonathan Littman, “We Shall Not Fail”)

Even during the worst of times, Churchill remained optimistic and confident that they would achieve victory.

During a B.B.C. broadcast, Churchill proclaimed: “We are resolved to destroy Hitler and every vestige of the Nazi regime. From this, nothing will turn us-nothing. We will never parlay, we will never negotiate with Hitler or any of his gang. We shall fight him by land, we shall fight him by sea, we shall fight him in the air, until, with God’s help, we have rid the earth of his shadow.”

“Churchill not only saw reasons for hope and confidence in the darkest days of World War II but he was able to infuse his unique combination of stoicism and optimism into the very backbone of the nation, the armed services, and his own staff.”

Leo Amery, a minister in Churchill’s government said, ‘No one ever left his cabinet without feeling a braver man.’… Great leaders bring out the inner strength that people often do not know they possess.”

Churchill empowered others to be their best selves!

“Churchill’s determination to never give in and his optimism that victory would be achieved enabled his country to fight boldly and courageously through tremendous difficulties and also rallied the support of other countries in the cause until victory was achieved.”

The free world owes a debt of gratitude to Prime Minister Winston Churchill. At 66 years of age he inspired, motivated, and propelled his people to fight. He was a leader with a positive attitude. In the face of adversity,

On January 24, 1965 Churchill died. “Over 300,000 people passed by his casket and millions watched the funeral proceedings” by television paying “their final respects to the man who helped change the course of history.”

Churchill presided over one of the great and most dramatic turning points of civilization. His actions were pivotal in the shaping of the world that we live in today.

“He knew that if he could rally the mind, spirit, and heart of the British people, they would eventually emerge victorious. Churchill not only saved Britain from defeat but now in retrospect, he saved democracy as a form of government in the world. Here was truly a single individual whose life made a profound difference to everyone on our planet.” Hyrum W. Smith, What Matters Most (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2000).

What 3 lessons on leadership did Prime Minister Winston Churchill teach?

1) Be optimistic and confident. “Bring out the inner strength of people.”

2) Churchill, ‘Laugh a little, and teach your men to laugh.”

3) “If you can’t smile, grin. If you can’t grin, keep out of the way till you can.”

Churchill was a builder and lifter of people.

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Source by Madeline Frank

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Scunthorpe is a town situated at the county of North Lincolnshire in England. It is the administrative centre of the region and a predominantly industrial place. Its population is almost 73.000 residents. Scunthorpe is the most known and developed industrial town of England, due to the large steel factories that exist in the area; it is also referred to as the Industrial Garden Town.

Scunthorpe is not just about steel though; it is a town of historical value as well, appearing in the Domesday book back in 1086 – although its name back then was Escumetorp, referring to homestead. Its geological features have been many times the subject of research and discussions by experts and professionals, as it was very close to the epicentre of the strongest earthquake that has ever hit Britain; it happened on February 27th 2008 and was measured almost 5.5R.

Scunthorpe consists of four smaller villages, Frodingham, Crosby, Brumby and Ashby. All of them lie on a vast area of limestone and iron, which are the raw materials used and the original resources for the regional industries. Among the remarkable things about this place are the fossils of oysters, belonging to the species gryphoea incurve, which are known as devil’s toe nails and were found at the ironstone mine.

Scunthtorpe received the Coat of arms when joined the borough in ’36.

One of the funniest and most bizarre stories about Scunthorpe is related to AOL, as it’s filter refused to accept the name of the town because it contained a prohibited word; thus some forums and boards online display the name using asterisks. The name of the town appears to be ‘S****horpe’. This fact gave birth to many jokes about the town and was commented by both American and British comedians; In the online world though, this is known now as the Scunthorpe problem.

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Source by Simon Haughtone

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Pistol upgrades

Collect the indicated number of Bronze and Silver rewards to unlock the corresponding pistol upgrade:

Increased magazine capacity: 25% Bronze and Silver

Increased accuracy: 50% Bronze and Silver

Increased damage: 75% Bronze and Silver

Location concepts

Collect all Bronze rewards in the indicated level to unlock the corresponding location concept:

Bolivia: 100% Bronze in Bolivia

England: 100% Bronze in England

Ghana: 100% Bronze in Ghana

Japan: 100% Bronze in Japan

Kazakhstan: 100% Bronze in Kazakhstan

Nepal: 100% Bronze in Nepal

Peru: 100% Bronze in Peru

Special: 100% Bronze in Croft Manor

Character profiles

Collect the indicated number of Bronze rewards to unlock the corresponding character profile:

Alister Fletcher: 90% Bronze

Amanda Evert: 70% Bronze

Anaya Imanu: 30% Bronze

James W. Rutland: 50% Bronze

Lara Croft: 10% Bronze

Shogo Takamoto: 40% Bronze

Toru Nishiruma: 40% Bronze

Unknown Entity: 100% Bronze

Winston Smith: 80% Bronze

Zip: 20% Bronze

Alternate costumes

Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding alternate costume:

Amanda (ritual): Successfully complete the Ghana Time Trial.

Amanda (winter): Successfully complete the Kazhkastan Time Trial.

Biker: Successfully complete England: King Arthur’s Tomb.

Biker (no jacket): Collect all Silver and Gold rewards in England.

Biker (red jacket): Collect all Silver rewards in England.

Bikini (black): Successfully complete the game, all Time Trials, and collect all Bronze, Silver, and Gold rewards in all levels, including Croft Manor.

Bikini (white): Successfully complete the game and all Time Trials.

Catsuit: Collect all Gold rewards in Japan.

Classic (gray): Collect all Gold rewards in Ghana.

Classic: Collect all Gold rewards in Peru.

Evening Dress (red): Collect all Silver rewards in Japan.

Evening Dress (ripped): Successfully complete Japan: Meeting With Takamoto.

Goth: Successfully complete the England Time Trial.

Goth (lace shirt): Successfully complete the Japan Time Trial.

Legend (black): Collect all Silver rewards in Croft Manor.

Legend (blue): Collect all Silver rewards in Peru.

Legend (pink): Collect all Silver rewards in Ghana.

Legend (Union Jack): Collect all Silver rewards in Bolivia.

Snowsuit: Collect all Gold rewards in Nepal.

Special Forces (urban): Collect all Gold rewards in England.

Special Forces: Collect all Gold rewards in Kazakhstan.

Sport: Collect all Gold rewards in Bolivia.

Sport (green): Successfully complete the Bolivia Time Trial.

Suit (cream): Collect all Silver and Gold rewards in Croft Manor.

Winter (no coat): Successfully complete Kazakhstan: Project Carbonek.

Winter (no coat, pink): Successfully complete the Peru Time Trial.

Winter (no coat, orange): Collect all Silver rewards in Kazakhstan.

Winter (pink): Successfully complete the Nepal Time Trial.

Winter (orange): Collect all Silver rewards in Nepal.

Winter: Successfully complete Kazakhstan: Project Carbonek.

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Source by David Allison

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Standard Variable Rate Mortgages

Standard Variable Rate or SVR is a type of mortgage where the interest rate can change, influenced by the Bank of England’s base rate. Each bank sets its own standard variable interest rate which is usually a couple of percentage points higher than the Bank of England’s base rate. SVR is one of the more common type of mortgages available with many leading lenders offering at least one, and sometimes offering several with different rates and terms to choose from.

You are most likely to continue onto this type of mortgage after finishing a Fixed Rate, Tracker or Discount Mortgage.

A lender can raise or lower its SVR at any time and, as a borrower, you have no control over what happens to it.

An advantage of this type of mortgage is that you are generally free to make overpayments or switch to another mortgage deal at any time without having to pay a penalty charge. Another benefit is that the interest rate will usually go down if the Bank of England’s base rate goes down. The disadvantage is that the rate can increase at any time and this is worrying if you are on a tight budget. The lender is free to increase the rate at any time, even if the Bank of England’s base rate does not go up.

Fixed Rate Mortgages

A fixed rate mortgage means that the rate of interest is fixed for the duration of the deal. Fixed rate mortgages are suitable for those who want to budget and prefer to know exactly what their monthly outgoings will be. You do not have to worry about general increases in interest rates, and can be safe in the knowledge that your payments will not go up during the fixed rate period. An early repayment charge may apply if the mortgage is repaid during the fixed period.

In addition to Standard Variable Rate and Fixed Rate Mortgages there are a few other kinds you may wish to consider before picking the right one for you. You could even combine a few of the options.

Discount Variable Mortgages

Basically a Discount Mortgage offers an introductory deal. This type of loan is cheaper than the Standard Variable Rate at the start of your mortgage. It allows you to take advantage of a discount for a set period of time at the beginning of your mortgage, usually the first 2 or 3 years. When the set period comes to an end the interest rate will be higher than the Standard Variable Rate.

The introductory discounted rate is variable as is the rate that follows it so be aware that, just the same as a Standard Variable Rate Mortgage, the amount you pay is likely to change in line with the Bank of England’s base rate during the duration of the mortgage. Also be aware that the discount offered at the beginning may be very good but you need to look at the overall rate being offered.

An early repayment charge may apply if the mortgage is repaid during the discount period.

Tracker Mortgages

With a Tracker Mortgage the interest rate is linked solely to the Bank of England’s base rate. If the Bank of England’s base rate goes up then so will the rate of interest you have to pay. If the Bank of England’s base rate falls then your monthly repayments will go down. By comparison the interest rate on a Standard Variable Rate Mortgage is similarly linked to the Bank of England’s base rate but it can also be changed by the mortgage lender whenever they wish to do so and for whatever reason. With a Tracker Mortgage you are guaranteed that the rate will only track the rate of the Bank of England and not be influenced by any other factors.

Flexible Mortgages

This type of mortgage is designed to accommodate your changing financial needs. It may allow you to overpay, underpay or even take payment holidays. You may also be able to make penalty-free lump sum repayments. If you make overpayments you may also be able to borrow back. However, to enable all this flexibility it is only to be expected that the interest rates charged on Flexible Mortgages are going to be higher than for most other repayment mortgages.

Capped Rate Mortgages

Capped Rate Mortgages, similar to Standard Variable Rate Mortgages, offer you a variable rate of interest. The difference is that your rate will have a cap. This guarantees that the rate will not go above a certain amount.

It sound like a great deal but there is a downside. The bank will start the mortgage on a higher interest rate than the normal standard variable rate or fixed rate. This is to cover the bank in case future interest rates rise above the rate they have capped for you.

Also caps tend to be quite high so it is unlikely that the Bank of England’s base rate would go above it during the term of the mortgage.

As the bank is able to adjust the rate on this mortgage at any time up to the level of the cap it is best to think of the cap as the maximum amount you might have to pay each month.

Offset Mortgages

Offset Mortgages are sometimes known as Current Account Mortgages. They link your bank account to your mortgage. If you have savings they will go towards the balance of the mortgage. For example, if you have £20,000 in savings and a mortgage of £200,000 you will have to pay interest on the balance of £180,000. You won’t receive any interest on your £20,000 savings but you will not have to pay interest on £20,000 of your mortgage.

Some Offset Mortgages link only to your current account, while others link to both your current account and savings accounts. Offset Mortgages are available on fixed rate deals or a range of variable rate offers too.

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Source by Akosa Melifonwu

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Are you an American who is interested in traveling overseas? If so, have you decided on a destination yet? Although you have a number of great destinations to choose from, one that you should closely examine is that of London, England.

As nice as it is to hear that London, England is the perfect destination for your next overseas trip, you may be wondering why. What it is that sets London apart from the rest? Continue reading on to find out.

1 – It Is Perfect for Individuals of All Ages

Many people automatically make the mistake of believing that overseas vacations are best left for the adults. Yes, this can be true in some instances, but not in London. In London, you will find that individuals of all ages are welcomed and will have a memorable trip.

So, even if you are the parent of a pre-schooler or a teenager, or perhaps you’re a senior citizen enjoying your retirement, a trip to London is not out of your reach.

2 – It Is Perfect for All Types of Travel

Not only is London perfect for individuals of all ages, but it is also perfect for all types of travel. Popular reasons for travel to London include romantic getaways, family vacations, solo explorations, honeymoons, anniversaries, and business trips. Regardless of why you are traveling to London or what you hope to get out of your trip, you will have the time of your life!

3 – Its Attractions

As for why London is perfect for individuals of all ages and all types of travel, it has to do with attractions. In London, you have hundreds of noteworthy attractions to choose from. There are must-visits that all are encouraged to see, including Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Then there are attractions that appeal to those with special interests and specific age groups. Families are encouraged to visit the Imperial War Museum and the London Aquarium and perhaps one of the many Royal Parks (such as Hyde Park, Regent’s Park and Green Park) or maybe if you’re seeking adventure with a touch of horror you should visit the London Dudgeon. Adults, meanwhile, can indulge themselves with a trip to one of London’s many theaters or perhaps a visit to a pub.

It cannot be stressed enough that there is something for everyone in London.

4 – Its Activities

In addition to visiting the attractions already mentioned, there are many activities that you can participate in while visiting London. These activities include dining, shopping (all budgets and tastes are catered for) and sightseeing. In terms of sightseeing, a guided tour is recommended. Double-decker buses make the experience exciting and memorable. Due to the beautiful atmosphere and friendly residents, something as simple as an afternoon relaxing in Hyde Park can be a moment to remember and treasure forever.

5 – Affordability

Yes, overseas vacations can be costly. The biggest cost of traveling to London will be your airline tickets. As for your hotel, there are hundreds of hotels near and in London. Price-compare to find the best rates. If traveling on a budget, you do not have to stay at a high-end hotel. As with restaurants and shopping in London, the city provides accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes.

As for attractions, you may be surprised how many offer free admission. For example, you can visit the Houses of Parliament and watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace free of charge. Also, the superb museums in London, such as the Victoria & Albert, the Natural History museum and the Science Museum are also free to get in.

As highlighted above, there are a number of reasons why London should be your next overseas destination. If you opt to travel to England, it will not be a decision you regret. Before you make your travel arrangements, however, make sure you have a valid passport. A passport is required for admittance into the United Kingdom from the United States. Also, if you’re reading this and you do not live in the US, you’ll need to check to see if you need to apply for a visa.

For more information about applying for a visa in order to visit London, England (including just finding out if you need one at all) and for London tips, hints and suggestions you won’t find anywhere else on the internet, please click on the link below and sign up for our free newsletter to keep you informed without you even having to lift a finger.

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Source by Paul Parry

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Town information- The city of Carlisle, Cumbria, with its estimated 103 500 inhabitants, is located in north west England in Sovereign State of the United Kingdom on 54 Degrees 54′ 27″ North and 2 Degrees 56’38” West Co-Ordinates. Carlisle covers a total area of 4015 square miles and is currently ranked the largest city in England in terms of area. An astonishing fifty-two councillors represent the twenty-three electoral wards of the city.

Twinning- Carlisle is twinned with Flensburg in Germany and Stupsk in Poland, since 1961 and 1987 respectively.

Population- Caucasians account for 99. 1 percent of the population with Asians following at 0. 3 percent and Blacks at 0. 1 percent. Population density is approximately 96. 9 inhabitants per square kilometre.

Climate- The city experiences a maritime climate with cold summers and mild winters. Average summer high’s range from 17 to 20 Degrees Celsius and lows 10 to 12 Degrees Celsius. It thus recommended that you pack plenty warm clothing for both summer and winter vacationing in the area.

Transportation- Transportation options in the city range from road, train, air and coach services. M1, M6, M25, M40, M61 and M62 and adjoining motorways links the city directly to London, North Yorkshire, Humberside, the South East and North West. Carlisle Airport caters for prearranged private and commercial aircraft. Express coaches operate services to the city nationwide.

Activities- The city of Carlisle is rive with activities from jogging, cycling and fishing to pony trekking through Kershope Forest. Water sport are also very popular in the area and include canoeing, rowing, wind surfing and sailing. Hadrian’s Wall National Trail offers a 84 mile and Cumbria Coastal Way 150 mile long walking trail for visitors. Guided or self-guided walks around the city are also available. Talkin Tarn Retreat near Brampton offers activities for absolutely everyone in the family, suiting all ages, abilities and preferences of course.

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Source by Simon Haughtone

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The word ‘hygiene’ in the first millennium, certainly among the Anglo-Saxons, was an oxymoron.

For instance, people would dig their latrine pits outside the backs of their houses, apparently untroubled by the odour, which would have mingled deliciously with the droppings from their animals and perfumes of similar pungency.

The flies, of course, must have had a field day. A good tramp in the latrines, followed by a stroll across any food they might find lying about in the house, no doubt made their day.

For some reason, the Anglo-Saxon thought it only fair and reasonable that his or her body should play host to any parasite that was anxious for shelter. The whip-worm, despite its name, was relatively inoffensive. The maw-worm, however, was not. It favoured people’s liver and lungs, and had the most startling habit of suddenly appearing from the corner of someone’s eye.

Fleas, on the other hand, were not well tolerated. A number of methods used to be tried to rid the householder of these pests, one of which was laying sheepskins around the bed and waiting for the little brutes to vacate the bed and embrace the sheepskin, as it were. Since the sheepskin was white, or nearly so, the flea could be spotted as soon as he landed.

I expect the bed was gently tapped to encourage their exodus, but once on the sheepskin, the homeowner would presumably leap from hiding, waving a cudgel and lay about him or her, sending as many fleas to the promised land as possible.

It almost goes without saying that bathing wasn’t the most popular pastime around, either. The monks of one 10th. century European monastery were ordered to bathe 5 times per year. Now to your average Anglo-Saxon, this was fanaticism. Once a year, fine. Twice, if you were one of those fastidious types, but five times? Come on!

Mind you, it seems that on the other end of the scale, the Danes would bathe and comb their hair every week. Now while this was frowned upon, (I’m surprised the church didn’t issue a sanction on such radical behaviour), the commentator on this Danish custom was forced to admit that it seemed to give them a distinct edge when it came to the ladies.

So there was absolutely no concept of hygiene nor cleanliness in any form. But again, the Lord would protect you. If you happened to drop a piece of food on the floor, which as you can imagine would be covered in all forms of excrement, the best advice was to pick it up, make the sign of the Cross over it, season it well and pop it in your mouth!

Allow me to leave you with this thought. Acupuncture. No, not with needles, but with red hot iron pokers. There was even a book showing the points on the body where the pokers should be applied.

Enjoy your dinner!

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Source by Mike Bond

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Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.

Shakespeare-King Henry IV; Part II. Act iii. Sc. 1.

The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power,

and all that beauty, all that wealth e’re gave,

awaits alike the inevitable hour.

The paths of glory lead but to the grave.

Thomas Gray-Elegy Written in a Country Church-yard

(9th verse) (1716-1771)

Certainly, with the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton (now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge), there is much speculation as to whether William will eventually be King of England. While the King’s Numerology never makes predictions, we can look forward into William’s life via his numbers, especially his Life Matrix, which reveal substantive secrets regarding his future as Great Britain’s monarch.

William was born William Arthur Philip Louis Mountbatten-Windsor; 21 June 1982 [Wikipedia]. The first evidential aspect to assess regarding a future kingship for William is his Basic Matrix.

Basic Matrix of Prince William

Lifepath: 11-2

Expression: 9

Performance/Experience (life reality): 11-2

Soul: 8

Material Soul: 55-1

Nature: 1

Material Nature: 66-3

Basic Matrix Assessment

The numbers of William’s Basic Matrix reveal an individual whose numbers support the role of a ruler or leader. They don’t necessarily imply a person will be a king, but they do corroborate the characteristics necessary to the task.

The 9 Expression

Because it is the Grand Elemental and the Number of Mankind, the 9 of William’s full birth name gives him the universality to appeal to all people because not only is the 9 “all people” (all numbers), it reflects every number to that number, thus making the 9 very magnetic, charismatic, universal. Thus, the 9’s universal appeal is excellent for anyone in a public leadership position.

The 11-2 Master Achiever

Working and building in the field of relationships is important to success. The 11-2 master achiever energy is excellent for a leader. William’s 11 Lifepath and 11 PE (the role of his life) are important signals that he will be involved in relationship. Interestingly, William’s mother, Princess Diana, also had an 11-2 in her PE. She also had an 11-2 Material Nature. His father, Prince Charles, has an 11-2 Lifepath. Therefore, it’s not unusual that their first born son would have their energies, especially given the fact of destiny being set before a person is born. Because William’s parents both had the 11-2 in their charts, his schooling to be king one day would only be helped. It’s like being a famous athlete who was born the child of famous athletes. Parentage does bequeath advantages.

The 55-1 Master Explorer/Creator

Having the 55-1 master number in his Material Soul gives William a worldly desire to be a one-of-a-kind individual and leader. The 55-1 does not want to be like everyone else, and in fact it is not. It is very unique. It is also filled with fire because both the 1 and 5 are fire signs. As we also know, 5 is the fulcrum, the midpoint, of the Alpha-Numeric Spectrum, giving it the ability to move with equal ease up and down the Avenue of Crowns. Therefore, the 55-1 is a positive adjunct to William’s 9 energy.

The 1 energy in William’s Material Soul is strengthened by the 1 in his Nature, compounding the power of leadership, action, going first and showing the way. William is his own person even though his life’s lessons and role in life are to be involved in relationship. The two 1s and two 2s in his Basic Matrix give him the ability to act independently while still being a support person, and even though a king is a monarch, he supports the monarchy governing his domain and the people within it.

The 66-3 Master Lover/Artisan

Love in communication is a phrase befitting the 66-3. The personal love and nurturing touch of the 6 in a master frequency (11 x 6) is highly attuned to being positively communicative. This 66-3 is in William’s Material Nature (his worldly personality) and this bodes very well for him, not just in his personal life but also in his public life.

The 8 Soul

The 8 Soul has a desire to manage, administrate, orchestrate, coordinate, and lead, not so much in the pioneering manner of the 1 but in a context of social interaction and management. The Soul energy is the engine that makes the person tick and tock. It drives him, and William is driven to be the 8, to be socially powerful, have status, and connect the dots of his work and career. It is an excellent energy for one who has leadership qualities and seeks to govern well.

Basic Matrix Summary

William’s Basic Matrix is comprised of energy suitable to him, or anyone with the same numbers, being a unique person (1) with universal appeal (9), working in the field of relationship (2), being communicative and approachable (3) and desiring to manage and execute. This pattern will certainly serve him and England well should he become King. And will he? There is a very good chance of it, and the secrets are clearly indicated in his Life Matrix. Let’s take a look.

Prince William’s Life Matrix

Prince William’s Life Matrix clearly manifests, prima facie, the potential for him to be King of England. This doesn’t mean he will automatically be his country’s monarch, but the numerical combinations in his chart certainly reveal the potential for monarchial success.

Whether one is an experienced numerologist or a fledgling novitiate, when one looks at William’s chart, it is impossible not to notice the master number of the executive, administrator, manager, general, or prime mover.

Grand PC Couplet: 8/44-8

In the King’s Numerology, the Grand PC Couplet stands for the core Pinnacle and core Challenge of a person’s lifepath. The Grand Pinnacle and Grand Challenge are usually different numbers. However, in Prince William’s chart both house the same 8/44-8 Influence/Reality set (IR set) indicating management and executive leadership. The 44-8 is in the outcome position of the 8’s causal influence. The 44-8 in the King’s Numerology is called the master worker/leader energy. It often occurs in the charts of great leaders and generals. Thomas Jefferson, Ulysses S. Grant, General George Patton, General Douglas MacArthur, Mother Teresa, and others have this energy dominant in their charts.

The timeline of William’s Grand PC Couplet is from age 44 to 52. This is a powerful indication. William also has the 8/44-8 IR set in his 2nd Pinnacle which begins at age 35. Corroborating this potent 8/44-8 energy is his 4th or Crown Challenge which begins at age 53 and continues to death. Therefore, Prince William’s 8/44-8 IR set of management, executive leadership and worldly success begin at age 35 and continue to the end of his life.

In partnership with the 8/44-8 IR set is the 1/1 IR set which reflects the leadership, star, center-of-attention, and solo aspect of life. No two numbers express management and leadership more than the 1 & 8 together. It must also be taken into account that William’s Soul-his most primal desires, needs, and wants-are ruled by the number 8. Therefore, William’s life will give him exactly what he wants-worldly success, status, power, and executive command. Even though the King of England has only figurehead status, his personality will have a bearing on his position and its affect on the English people, especially given the fact that this is now a social world, an age of the 2 energy, and not an individual world of 1 energy of the last millennium.

Final Epoch: 2/11-2

Williams’ 3rd Epoch (beginning around age 55) is a 2/11-2 – the energy of his Lifepath and PE (his performance in life). Obviously, he will be intrinsically connected with his potential role of relationship when he enters this energy field in his later life.

We must also remember that the filter of William’s Life Matrix IR (Influence/Reality) sets is the number 9, his Expression. The 9, as we know, is the number of universality, the masses, the public stage. Therefore the 1 and 44-8 energies in the Reality or Outcome fields are awash in universal energy and the public.

Summary

As stated in the beginning of this article, The King’s Numerology never makes predictions. It assesses and analyzes numerical energies and patterns to see how they interrelate with one another. Given the numbers, number patterns, and number placements in Prince William’s chart, it is quite possible that his life role of being the next King of England is highly probable. And if this is to be the case, the lesson to gain from his numbers, as with all of our numbers, is that life is destined, and there is, unequivocally, a divine design to life and destiny!

~finis

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Source by Richard Andrew King

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