I've just finished writing a poem this word, and if I have to, will publish it my self, its a word many want to put to rest, but others use freely, if I could find an agent, I'd be able to address history and these matters more freely, openly and honestly.
Agents, are you out there??????????????
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Manuscripts
OK, I have more then 15 completed manuscripts, they need an agent, does anyone known any that are of any value???????????
list there names
Any one who has come across anyone of the hundreds of agent who do nothing but want money, start listing them by name on this blog so that no one else will have to waste their time, money and energy on these creeps.
Is there life out there in the land of agents
This is nuts, who reads these, anyone, is there anyone out there, my email is mable1002000@aol.com I've sent out about 500 emails and letters to these so called agents who want so much, demand more and give nothing, such a waste of time, technology is going to waste of these self styled low life's, first they lead you on, they bring you in for the kill and then ask for money, one must wonder how many really god authors have gone unknown due to this bunch, please, someone, any one, tell me there is at least one good agent and one that is taking need authors. Why do these guys place ads if they don't want submissions???????
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Agents
Please, some tell me there are honest agents out there and if possible, how to contact one, I have never met a more dishonest group in all my life. For more then a year now I have been addressing letters to agents, introductions, sending a chapter and all I find are creeps who want more then $1,000 - $200.00 up front, what a waste of time and money. Most of my manuscripts have been edited or reviewed by editors, I know the work is good and market able its finding that one honest agent, and there is where the problem rests, honest, to take on the work. Seems strange that these dishonest lot have so much power, talk about raping the business.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Scream 2
Yes, I have found agents for my book, but, they are all nuts, want money, don't appear to have any connections at all, have never published a book and are just out to steal your money, just the type we all find.
SO, are there any REAL Agents out there??????
SO, are there any REAL Agents out there??????
Scream
Oh heavens I just met the strangest Agent in the world, not only did he demand money up front but he was rude, strange and needed a ride to the bus stop.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Seeking an Agent
Hello out there, are there any agents out there any that are real, don't need to be coddled
any that are able to address an email without trying to sound grand or above the rest of the world, there must be some, there must be a few who know the rest of the world uses email, and use postage stamps for letters.
In this day and age of technology to much time is wasted using old methods of communication but oddly agent, or the ones I've contacted so far don't have the skills God gave as goose and so, I'm left to emailing or writing self important agents who are offended if there is more then one addressee on the email.
Yes, I am actively seeking an agent to help me publish more then 15 manuscripts, I've written about child abuse, I have first hand knowledge on that subject, about the male nude, the bible, history and poetry.
I wonder if there is an agent who I could talk with, review, develop or whatever agents do
and get a manuscript published.
What is an agent, I've now read all the local stuff about agents and it seems all over rated, naturally I am speaking for my personal experience, which to be honest is very limited
I'd like to meet an agent, contact with an agent for a year.
Now to be honest I have gotten letters from those that call themselves as agent and naturally they need 200 to 900 dollars to start what ever it is they do.
I've heard that agents are so busy that they feel they have a right to be rude, is there ever any reason to be rude?
I've looked over the 2000 names listed as agents and sent most of them an email
the replies weren't worth my time reading, most were angry that I would write or send an inquiry to more then one of them at a time, as if the world began and ended with them. How could have I been so mistaken.
And so, I will keep seeking that one agent, knowledge able, and willing to work.
well that is enough today, hope to hear from an agent.
any that are able to address an email without trying to sound grand or above the rest of the world, there must be some, there must be a few who know the rest of the world uses email, and use postage stamps for letters.
In this day and age of technology to much time is wasted using old methods of communication but oddly agent, or the ones I've contacted so far don't have the skills God gave as goose and so, I'm left to emailing or writing self important agents who are offended if there is more then one addressee on the email.
Yes, I am actively seeking an agent to help me publish more then 15 manuscripts, I've written about child abuse, I have first hand knowledge on that subject, about the male nude, the bible, history and poetry.
I wonder if there is an agent who I could talk with, review, develop or whatever agents do
and get a manuscript published.
What is an agent, I've now read all the local stuff about agents and it seems all over rated, naturally I am speaking for my personal experience, which to be honest is very limited
I'd like to meet an agent, contact with an agent for a year.
Now to be honest I have gotten letters from those that call themselves as agent and naturally they need 200 to 900 dollars to start what ever it is they do.
I've heard that agents are so busy that they feel they have a right to be rude, is there ever any reason to be rude?
I've looked over the 2000 names listed as agents and sent most of them an email
the replies weren't worth my time reading, most were angry that I would write or send an inquiry to more then one of them at a time, as if the world began and ended with them. How could have I been so mistaken.
And so, I will keep seeking that one agent, knowledge able, and willing to work.
well that is enough today, hope to hear from an agent.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Free Gallery Space for All Artists-Atrist Call
THe Beacham gallery is happy to open our space to the public, to all artists seeking a place to exhibit and sell their work. Our first years 2002, we open the gallery and museum in Weston West VA. At first we were sure it would work that but it did, grossing a very happy profit, we have since opened ta gallery in Aschaffenburg Geramny, Ixheim Germany, a small gallery in Boston and have just moved our gallery in Colorado to its new location, 2002 Monteagle, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, contact 719-390-6685 We welcome all artists. Local artist may leave their work for several months, while out of state artist may leave their work for a year. There is no Charge, no hanging fee, not commission, we had excellent donations that support the operating costs. The goal of the gallery is to provide to artists a space to exhibit where they otherwise have not had the opportunity. The gallery is a home setting, each room and wall exhibiting paintings and other medium mixed with natural furniture. This method allows the buy to visualize how the painting or art might look in there home. The method has proven popular and we hope top host many new artists as well as returning artists. We hope to hear from you soon. The Beacham Gallery
Saturday, October 27, 2007
New Manuscripts
Good Morning all,
Time to get started, yes, I'm still seeking an agent, but in the mean time
I'm still writing, current manuscripts are:
The Male Nude - A photographer's reference
The Church mouse
Chronicles 0f the Bible
Famous People
and a dozen other, all are complete, but am reviewing, updating and adding.
I welcome positive and informative feedback for all.
Time to get started, yes, I'm still seeking an agent, but in the mean time
I'm still writing, current manuscripts are:
The Male Nude - A photographer's reference
The Church mouse
Chronicles 0f the Bible
Famous People
and a dozen other, all are complete, but am reviewing, updating and adding.
I welcome positive and informative feedback for all.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Preference
This book is a collection of writings, drafts, reviews of magazines, books from 1946 to the present, and countless writings about the Duke and Duchess, put together in an effort of presenting another point of view.
With the death of both the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, many
Authors have taken t upon themselves to put forth harsh accounts about their lives.
This author hopes to put forth the other side of the story, a more balanced account, to open the mind of the reader but putting forth questions which for some reason, have never be broached, of if they have, have not made wide publication.
It appears that many authors take an easy task of degrading and belittling these two, two individuals unable to defend themselves; therefore, its this authors intent and hope that all those reading this manuscript, will stop a moment and reflect upon all the facts, then ask themselves, “what would I have done if placed in the same situation”?
We humans, find it far too easy to find fault in the dead, I therefore hope, that after reading “Let Legends rest in Peace”, that the reader will withhold judgment until coming to the conclusion that there are two sides to every story.
Chapter One
Can We
If only it were possible to sweep away any lingering hard feelings caused by the Windsor union, their might have been a happier ending, but alas, this isn’t possible. The roots of malice for these two have grown over the years and tangled themselves into the very foundation of an era.
Its sad now looking back though the eyes of a romantic, to see that theirs wasn’t the twilight made up of fairy tales. From the beginning, to almost the very last, they were chastised by the very establishment that had joined them together. She was cursed for stealing a king, for rocking a throne and for keeping a man from the duties long ago embedded within him to master. He was held accountable for his disregard for duty and family, for letting down the empire and for shortening the life of his brother in forcing the burden of kingship upon his unready shoulders.
As with most romantics, who gobble up all the books written about royalty, even the bad ones, clipping all the newspaper
articles at hand and watching every program available, is but a small price to pay to become a part of the legend that rocked society and brought England and the United Kingdom to its knees.
In so doing, the romantic flame is kept burning in the hope history has yet to write its final chapter about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
As Winston Churchill once said “a grateful Commonwealth will one day erect her statue” and surely they should, for no matter the slights felt by the Royal Family, this woman, this American Woman, brought forth a stronger England, and may have had an impact on the outcome of WWII as no other.
It is believed that Wallis first set eyes on the Prince of Wales while motoring with her second husband, Ernest Simpson. From a bomb shelter to a dinner, she smoothed her way into his Royal life. As any American women of her era, she would have been awed by titles and what they signified. He was a Royal Prince and this Prince, just happened to be the White Knight in shinning armor of a willing Empire.
The Prince would find in her the strength which he lacked, the straight forwardness of a lioness, coupled by her lack of fear. Yet,
Wallis sought something greater. Was it a Crown? Maybe, but surely, she also found the unquestionable stability which had been lacking in her prior marriage.
All things put together, these two were an even match, they needed one another and fate saw to it they would last the length of many stormy seas both actual and metaphorically. Their’s was something very special, this even today is unquestionable of their relationship. They lived as they pleased; this too is unquestionable and part of the cause for all the bad feelings against them. He was a man schooled to become a king, and not just any king mind you, but the King of England. Americans hold a strange bond towards England even to this day, a bond with their mother country and find its Royalty captivating and mysterious. Even greater so were these feelings in the 1920’s and 1930’s, when good little rich American girls raced to Europe to establish themselves and buy, if need be, as in many cases happened, a title. All that was required was to find a titled young man willing to marry a very rich bit not always beautiful American. During the 20’s and 30’s there were no shortages of these titled men and less a shortage of rich girls seeking them during the era. This of course was not the case of our characters, she was not rich and both at one time or another were the hunter of the carefree life. From early childhood the Prince (later the Duke of Windsor) was led to believe he was the golden gift to the nation and the empire which he served. Later in his youthful adult life he would be sent throughout the empire to gather goodwill for a battered and torn
This book is a collection of writings, drafts, reviews of magazines, books from 1946 to the present, and countless writings about the Duke and Duchess, put together in an effort of presenting another point of view.
With the death of both the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, many
Authors have taken t upon themselves to put forth harsh accounts about their lives.
This author hopes to put forth the other side of the story, a more balanced account, to open the mind of the reader but putting forth questions which for some reason, have never be broached, of if they have, have not made wide publication.
It appears that many authors take an easy task of degrading and belittling these two, two individuals unable to defend themselves; therefore, its this authors intent and hope that all those reading this manuscript, will stop a moment and reflect upon all the facts, then ask themselves, “what would I have done if placed in the same situation”?
We humans, find it far too easy to find fault in the dead, I therefore hope, that after reading “Let Legends rest in Peace”, that the reader will withhold judgment until coming to the conclusion that there are two sides to every story.
Chapter One
Can We
If only it were possible to sweep away any lingering hard feelings caused by the Windsor union, their might have been a happier ending, but alas, this isn’t possible. The roots of malice for these two have grown over the years and tangled themselves into the very foundation of an era.
Its sad now looking back though the eyes of a romantic, to see that theirs wasn’t the twilight made up of fairy tales. From the beginning, to almost the very last, they were chastised by the very establishment that had joined them together. She was cursed for stealing a king, for rocking a throne and for keeping a man from the duties long ago embedded within him to master. He was held accountable for his disregard for duty and family, for letting down the empire and for shortening the life of his brother in forcing the burden of kingship upon his unready shoulders.
As with most romantics, who gobble up all the books written about royalty, even the bad ones, clipping all the newspaper
articles at hand and watching every program available, is but a small price to pay to become a part of the legend that rocked society and brought England and the United Kingdom to its knees.
In so doing, the romantic flame is kept burning in the hope history has yet to write its final chapter about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
As Winston Churchill once said “a grateful Commonwealth will one day erect her statue” and surely they should, for no matter the slights felt by the Royal Family, this woman, this American Woman, brought forth a stronger England, and may have had an impact on the outcome of WWII as no other.
It is believed that Wallis first set eyes on the Prince of Wales while motoring with her second husband, Ernest Simpson. From a bomb shelter to a dinner, she smoothed her way into his Royal life. As any American women of her era, she would have been awed by titles and what they signified. He was a Royal Prince and this Prince, just happened to be the White Knight in shinning armor of a willing Empire.
The Prince would find in her the strength which he lacked, the straight forwardness of a lioness, coupled by her lack of fear. Yet,
Wallis sought something greater. Was it a Crown? Maybe, but surely, she also found the unquestionable stability which had been lacking in her prior marriage.
All things put together, these two were an even match, they needed one another and fate saw to it they would last the length of many stormy seas both actual and metaphorically. Their’s was something very special, this even today is unquestionable of their relationship. They lived as they pleased; this too is unquestionable and part of the cause for all the bad feelings against them. He was a man schooled to become a king, and not just any king mind you, but the King of England. Americans hold a strange bond towards England even to this day, a bond with their mother country and find its Royalty captivating and mysterious. Even greater so were these feelings in the 1920’s and 1930’s, when good little rich American girls raced to Europe to establish themselves and buy, if need be, as in many cases happened, a title. All that was required was to find a titled young man willing to marry a very rich bit not always beautiful American. During the 20’s and 30’s there were no shortages of these titled men and less a shortage of rich girls seeking them during the era. This of course was not the case of our characters, she was not rich and both at one time or another were the hunter of the carefree life. From early childhood the Prince (later the Duke of Windsor) was led to believe he was the golden gift to the nation and the empire which he served. Later in his youthful adult life he would be sent throughout the empire to gather goodwill for a battered and torn
Honest Agents
Are there any honest agents out there, I 've been getting very strange offeres from agaents who want you to pay, I feel I have paid enough in writing the book, in any event if anyone know's of any real agents, please let me know.
Thank you
Thank you
Monday, October 22, 2007
Female Saints of the Cross
notes from my manuscript :
Female Saints of the Cross
Frederick Von Thrauthemburg Morris
Female Saints
Women have played a great role in the development and making of the catholic religion. The history of the Church is full of many female Catholic saints, who received recognition for great deeds or meritorious conduct. Many lost their lives in defense of the catholic faith, while others were themselves the mothers of important saints. Many were also honored for their contributions to the Church and their community.
Throughout the history of the Saints, their tales, lives and deeds have come to us in many forms, some told over and over, some through church documentation while other information has come from historians passing down information through generations so that the data would not be lost. Unfornately, much of the early history has been lost, wars, fire and other events have destoried more then just civilians, they’ve also destroyed the history and cultures of the people of the time. Much of the information about the saints, their lives and events, are documented in bits and pieces, maped together to tell a story, the lives of the saints as we know them today. This text is not complete, it will never be as the the information is no longer available to us. This text is a gathering of information about the Saints as best we can put together, there are more then 10,000 saints in the history of the church, therefore those here are the ones we’ve been able to identify and document.
St. Ada, Feastday: December 4 - seventh century -Abbess and dedicated virgin, noted in France as a patroness of religious women. Ada was a niece of St. Engebert, the bishop who was murdered by his own cousin. Raised in a pious household and influenced by her uncle, Ada joined a convent in Soissons, France. She later became the abbess of St. Julien-des-Prés in Le Mans.
Bl. Adeline Feastday: October 20, 1125 - Adeline was the sister of Blessed Vitale, Abbot of Savigny and was introduced to the religious life by him or her. She rose to become the first Abbess of the monastery founded at Mortain in 1105 or 1115 by Count William of Mortain. The Rule followed by this religious house was that of St. Benedict together with a few observances drawn from the Cistercian tradition. Because of the color of their habit the religious came to be called the "White Ladies." After a life dedicated to prayer, mortification, and charitable works, Blessed Adeline was called to her reward in 1125. Such was her reputation for sanctity that shortly afterward she began to be honored as one of the Blessed and her remains were solemnly transferred (together with those of her brother and other religious) to Savigny.
St. Agape, Feastday: February 15, 273, Martyr and follower of St. Valentine. She belonged to a group of virgins started by St. Valentine. A church in Termi was dedicated to her until the twelfth century, and she is listed in early martyrologies.
St. Agatha - Feastday: February 5, although we have evidence that Agatha was venerated at least as far back as the sixth century, the only facts we have about her are that she was born in Sicily and died there a martyr. In the legend of her life, we are told that she belonged to a rich, important family. When she was young, she dedicated her life to God and resisted any men who wanted to marry her or have sex with her. One of these men, Quintian, was of a high enough rank that he felt he could force her to acquiesce. Knowing she was a Christian in a time of persecution, he had her arrested and brought before the judge - - himself. He expected her to give in to when faced with torture and possible death, but she simply affirmed her belief in God by praying: "Jesus Christ, Lord of all, you see my heart, you know my desires. Possess all that I am. I am your sheep: make me worthy to overcome the devil." Legend tells us that Quintian imprisoned her in a brothel in order to get her to change her mind. Quintian brought her back before him after she had suffered a month of assault and humiliation in the brothel, but Agatha had never wavered, proclaiming that her freedom came from Jesus. Quintian sent her to prison, instead of back to the brothel -- a move intended to make her more afraid, but which probably was a great relief to her. When she continued to profess her faith in Jesus, Quintian had her tortured. He refused her any medical care but God gave her all the care she needed in the form of a vision of St. Peter. When she was tortured again, she died after saying a final prayer: "Lord, my Creator, you have always protected me from the cradle; you have taken me from the love of the world and given me patience to suffer. Receive my soul." Because one of the tortures she supposedly suffered was to have her breasts cut off, she was often depicted carrying her breasts on a plate. It is thought that blessing of the bread that takes place on her feast may have come from the mistaken notion that she was carrying loaves of bread. Because she was asked for help during the eruption of Mount Etna she is considered a protector against the outbreak of fire. She is also considered the patroness of bellmakers for an unknown reason -- though some speculate it may have something to do with the fact that bells were used as fire alarms.
St. Agnes - Feastday: Janury 21, 304 Patron of the Children of Mary, St. Agnes was a Roman girl who was only thirteen years old when she suffered martyrdom for her Faith. Agnes had made a promise, a promise to God never to stain her purity. Her love for the Lord was very great and she hated sin even more than death! Since she was very beautiful, many young men wished to marry Agnes, but she would always say, "Jesus Christ is my only Spouse." Procop, the Governor's son, became very angry when she refused him. He had tried to win her for his wife with rich gifts and promises, but the beautiful young girl kept saying, "I am already promised to the Lord of the Universe. He is more splendid than the sun and the stars, and He has said He will never leave me!" In great anger, Procop accused her of being a Christian and brought her to his father, the Governor. The Governor promised Agnes wonderful gifts if she would only deny God, but Agnes refused. He tried to change her mind by putting her in chains, but her lovely face shone with joy. Next he sent her to a place of sin, but an Angel protected her. At last, she was condemned to death. Even the pagans cried to see such a young and beautiful girl going to death. Yet, Agnes was as happy as a bride on her wedding day. She did not pay attention to those who begged her to save herself. "I would offend my Spouse," she said, "if I were to try to please you. He chose me first and He shall have me!" Then she prayed and bowed her head for the death-stroke of the sword.
St. Agnes of Assisi - Feastday: November 16, Agnes was born in Assisi. She was the younger sister of St. Clare. At fifteen she joined Clare at the Benedictine convent of Sant'Angelo di Panzo. Determined to follow her sister's life of poverty and penance, she resisted her relatives' attempts to force her to return home, and was given the habit by St. Francis and sent to San Damiano with Clare, thus founding the Poor Clares. St. Francis appointed her abbess of the Poor Clares' convent at Monticelli near Florence in 1219. She established convents at Mantua, Venice, and Padua, and supported her sister's struggle for poverty in their Order. Agnes was with Clare at her death and died three months later, on November 16, reportedly as predicted by Clare. Many miracles have been reported at her tomb in Santa Chiara Church in Assisi.
St. Agnes of Bohemia - March 2, 1282, Agnes was the daughter of King Ottokar of Bohemia. She was engaged to Boleslaus when she was three and when he died, to Henry, son of Emperor Frederick II, when she was nine. She was overjoyed when Henry married the daughter of the Duke of Austria, as she had offered herself to God and hoped to live a life of austerity and virginity. Her brother affianced her to Frederick, and when in 1235 Frederick sent for her she petitioned Pope Gregory IX to intercede for her; when he did, Frederick released her from the engagement. In 1236 she built a convent for the Friars Minor in Prague, staffed by five nuns sent by St. Clare, and Agnes took the veil there. She was named abbess soon after and became renowned for her humility, aid to the poor, and her dedication to poverty. She died in Prague on March 2, 1282. She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1989.
St. Agnes De - Feastday: July 12, 1841, Vietnamese Christian martyr. She was born in Baiden and was raised in a Christian family. Agnes was arrested and died in prison at Namdinh on July 12. Agnes was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1988.
Female Saints of the Cross
Frederick Von Thrauthemburg Morris
Female Saints
Women have played a great role in the development and making of the catholic religion. The history of the Church is full of many female Catholic saints, who received recognition for great deeds or meritorious conduct. Many lost their lives in defense of the catholic faith, while others were themselves the mothers of important saints. Many were also honored for their contributions to the Church and their community.
Throughout the history of the Saints, their tales, lives and deeds have come to us in many forms, some told over and over, some through church documentation while other information has come from historians passing down information through generations so that the data would not be lost. Unfornately, much of the early history has been lost, wars, fire and other events have destoried more then just civilians, they’ve also destroyed the history and cultures of the people of the time. Much of the information about the saints, their lives and events, are documented in bits and pieces, maped together to tell a story, the lives of the saints as we know them today. This text is not complete, it will never be as the the information is no longer available to us. This text is a gathering of information about the Saints as best we can put together, there are more then 10,000 saints in the history of the church, therefore those here are the ones we’ve been able to identify and document.
St. Ada, Feastday: December 4 - seventh century -Abbess and dedicated virgin, noted in France as a patroness of religious women. Ada was a niece of St. Engebert, the bishop who was murdered by his own cousin. Raised in a pious household and influenced by her uncle, Ada joined a convent in Soissons, France. She later became the abbess of St. Julien-des-Prés in Le Mans.
Bl. Adeline Feastday: October 20, 1125 - Adeline was the sister of Blessed Vitale, Abbot of Savigny and was introduced to the religious life by him or her. She rose to become the first Abbess of the monastery founded at Mortain in 1105 or 1115 by Count William of Mortain. The Rule followed by this religious house was that of St. Benedict together with a few observances drawn from the Cistercian tradition. Because of the color of their habit the religious came to be called the "White Ladies." After a life dedicated to prayer, mortification, and charitable works, Blessed Adeline was called to her reward in 1125. Such was her reputation for sanctity that shortly afterward she began to be honored as one of the Blessed and her remains were solemnly transferred (together with those of her brother and other religious) to Savigny.
St. Agape, Feastday: February 15, 273, Martyr and follower of St. Valentine. She belonged to a group of virgins started by St. Valentine. A church in Termi was dedicated to her until the twelfth century, and she is listed in early martyrologies.
St. Agatha - Feastday: February 5, although we have evidence that Agatha was venerated at least as far back as the sixth century, the only facts we have about her are that she was born in Sicily and died there a martyr. In the legend of her life, we are told that she belonged to a rich, important family. When she was young, she dedicated her life to God and resisted any men who wanted to marry her or have sex with her. One of these men, Quintian, was of a high enough rank that he felt he could force her to acquiesce. Knowing she was a Christian in a time of persecution, he had her arrested and brought before the judge - - himself. He expected her to give in to when faced with torture and possible death, but she simply affirmed her belief in God by praying: "Jesus Christ, Lord of all, you see my heart, you know my desires. Possess all that I am. I am your sheep: make me worthy to overcome the devil." Legend tells us that Quintian imprisoned her in a brothel in order to get her to change her mind. Quintian brought her back before him after she had suffered a month of assault and humiliation in the brothel, but Agatha had never wavered, proclaiming that her freedom came from Jesus. Quintian sent her to prison, instead of back to the brothel -- a move intended to make her more afraid, but which probably was a great relief to her. When she continued to profess her faith in Jesus, Quintian had her tortured. He refused her any medical care but God gave her all the care she needed in the form of a vision of St. Peter. When she was tortured again, she died after saying a final prayer: "Lord, my Creator, you have always protected me from the cradle; you have taken me from the love of the world and given me patience to suffer. Receive my soul." Because one of the tortures she supposedly suffered was to have her breasts cut off, she was often depicted carrying her breasts on a plate. It is thought that blessing of the bread that takes place on her feast may have come from the mistaken notion that she was carrying loaves of bread. Because she was asked for help during the eruption of Mount Etna she is considered a protector against the outbreak of fire. She is also considered the patroness of bellmakers for an unknown reason -- though some speculate it may have something to do with the fact that bells were used as fire alarms.
St. Agnes - Feastday: Janury 21, 304 Patron of the Children of Mary, St. Agnes was a Roman girl who was only thirteen years old when she suffered martyrdom for her Faith. Agnes had made a promise, a promise to God never to stain her purity. Her love for the Lord was very great and she hated sin even more than death! Since she was very beautiful, many young men wished to marry Agnes, but she would always say, "Jesus Christ is my only Spouse." Procop, the Governor's son, became very angry when she refused him. He had tried to win her for his wife with rich gifts and promises, but the beautiful young girl kept saying, "I am already promised to the Lord of the Universe. He is more splendid than the sun and the stars, and He has said He will never leave me!" In great anger, Procop accused her of being a Christian and brought her to his father, the Governor. The Governor promised Agnes wonderful gifts if she would only deny God, but Agnes refused. He tried to change her mind by putting her in chains, but her lovely face shone with joy. Next he sent her to a place of sin, but an Angel protected her. At last, she was condemned to death. Even the pagans cried to see such a young and beautiful girl going to death. Yet, Agnes was as happy as a bride on her wedding day. She did not pay attention to those who begged her to save herself. "I would offend my Spouse," she said, "if I were to try to please you. He chose me first and He shall have me!" Then she prayed and bowed her head for the death-stroke of the sword.
St. Agnes of Assisi - Feastday: November 16, Agnes was born in Assisi. She was the younger sister of St. Clare. At fifteen she joined Clare at the Benedictine convent of Sant'Angelo di Panzo. Determined to follow her sister's life of poverty and penance, she resisted her relatives' attempts to force her to return home, and was given the habit by St. Francis and sent to San Damiano with Clare, thus founding the Poor Clares. St. Francis appointed her abbess of the Poor Clares' convent at Monticelli near Florence in 1219. She established convents at Mantua, Venice, and Padua, and supported her sister's struggle for poverty in their Order. Agnes was with Clare at her death and died three months later, on November 16, reportedly as predicted by Clare. Many miracles have been reported at her tomb in Santa Chiara Church in Assisi.
St. Agnes of Bohemia - March 2, 1282, Agnes was the daughter of King Ottokar of Bohemia. She was engaged to Boleslaus when she was three and when he died, to Henry, son of Emperor Frederick II, when she was nine. She was overjoyed when Henry married the daughter of the Duke of Austria, as she had offered herself to God and hoped to live a life of austerity and virginity. Her brother affianced her to Frederick, and when in 1235 Frederick sent for her she petitioned Pope Gregory IX to intercede for her; when he did, Frederick released her from the engagement. In 1236 she built a convent for the Friars Minor in Prague, staffed by five nuns sent by St. Clare, and Agnes took the veil there. She was named abbess soon after and became renowned for her humility, aid to the poor, and her dedication to poverty. She died in Prague on March 2, 1282. She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1989.
St. Agnes De - Feastday: July 12, 1841, Vietnamese Christian martyr. She was born in Baiden and was raised in a Christian family. Agnes was arrested and died in prison at Namdinh on July 12. Agnes was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1988.
From my manuscript and notes of "Castles of Germany", photos removed.
Castles of Germany
By Baron Frederick Von Thrauthemburg un Morsbach Morris
Into -
This book is an introduction to the castles and great estates of Germany and the United States, each has its own history, many are open to the public where others are owned privately by the families.
Many of the photos and notes are taken from my diaries and journals during extended tours throughout Germany and the USA. My thanks and gratitude to family and friends who contributed to this book, provided photos, and the families living in these estates and who’ve provided histories and information.
ErzbichofburgThe Archbishop's Castle in Eltville
The castle in eltville was built on the banks of the Rhein in 1330. Until its destruction in 1635 it was the seat of the Bishops of Mainz, In the "Grafensaal" (Hall of the Counts) of the castle, Gutenberg, the inventor of printing, received the only tribute paid to him during his life-time. He was summoned into the court services by Adolf II of Nassau, Archbishop of Mainz, and thereby achieved economic security for his old age. A printer's workshop, dating from the 15th century, set up in one of the rooms, testifies to his work. The Castle is open to the public April-October.
Castle Klopp
Klopp Castle was erected upon the foundations of a Roman fortress and in the Middle Ages was the seat of the bailiff of the Archbishop of Mainz. It was here that Emperor Henry IV was taken prisoner by his illegitimate son and subsequently forced to renounce the crown. The Castle is open to the public daily.
Castle Bingerbruck
Situated at the head of the Binger Loch, Ehrenfels was a vital stratig point in the Middle Ages. It was here that the Archbishops of Mainz levied tolls, which, since this was the narrowest and most dangerous part of the journey along the Rhein, no ship could avoid paying. In times of war the treasures of Mainz Cathedral were held here for safe keeping. The castle was built in the first half of the 13th century, but destroyed in 1689, the ruins make a most picturesque sight.
Burg Rheinstein – Trechtingshausen
Particularly characteristic of the Rheinland castles is the position on a cliff, 260 ft. above the river. First mentioned in 1279, the castle became the property of the influential archbishop of Trier, Kuno von Falkenstein, in the 14th century. At the beginning of the 19th century Prince Friedrich of Prussia acquired the ruins and had them rebuilt in psudo-Gothic style. Rheinstein contains a collection of armor and art treasures of the 16th & 17th century, which is well worth seeing.
Godesburg Castle
As early as Roman times there was a shrine on this basalt hill towering up out of the plain. Previous to that the Germanic peoples had a place of sacrifice there (Wotansberg). The mediaeval castle, built around 1210, was a favorite residence of the Cologne Archbishops. In the so-called "Cologne War" it was overwhelmed by Archbishop Ernest von Bayern's troops and blown up. Rebuilt once again, it was finally destroyed in 1794. The views from this location are those found in many scrap books and a favorite tourist location.
Drachenfel Castle
On the wild, jagged Drachenfels towering up so mightily above the river, there once stood a proud castle, of which today only the high tower is still to be seen. The hill and the castle enjoy tremendous popularity and are visited yearly by countless numbers of people. The view from the 1050-ft.-high summit is considered one of the most famous on the Rhein. The former masters of the castle, the Counts of Drachenfels, had a winged, fire-spitting dragon in there coat of arms. This ties up with the saga of Siegfried, who is reputed to have slain the dragon, which lived in a cave on the hillside, and then bathed in the blood. Lord Byron and many other poets glorified the Drachenfels. In the last century the hilltop and the tower were jeopardized by the stone quarries, which had been continually extended, until the Government stepped in, taking over the peak and safeguarding the ruins from any further danger of subsidence. These ruins are open to the public all year round.
Schloss Stolzenfels
Some miles above Koblinz lies Stolzenfels half way up the hillside opposite the mouth of the River Lahn. Its ruins were reconstructed by the famous architect Schinkel, under commission to King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia. Once the seat of the Trier Archbishops, it has now been restored in a pseudo-Gothic style and serves today as a museum. The Castle is open to visitors, this castle is one of a few that bring to mind ancient castles, knights and Kings. Many weddings are perfumed here providing a princely back drop for any photographer.
Burg Lahneck
This castle's praises were sung by the young Goethe in 1774, in his poem "Geistesgruss" ("Hoch auf dem alten Turme"). It is situated where the River Lahn joins the Rhein and was the northernmost fortress of the Mainz Electorate, built in 1240. Although it had fallen into complete ruin by 1688, it was restored in the original style in 1860.
Sooneck Castle
The initial construction dates back to the year 1000 and the time of bishop Willegis of Mainz. It had, however, fallen into ruins by 1689. Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia acquired it in 1834 and had it rebuilt in psudo-Gothic style, as with the castles of Rheinstein and Stolzenfels. It is impressively situated, perched high over the "Soonecker Grund". The Castle is open to the Public.
Burg Stahleck
One of the most famous of the Rhein castles, and once closely connected with the history of the townlet of Bacharach, Stahleck received its first mention in 1135. Emperor Frederick Barbarossa handed over the castle, originally in the possesion of the Cologne Archbishops, to his brother Konrad, whose daughter, Agnes, much against her father's will, secretly married her childhood love, Henry of Welfen, son of Henry the Lion. Thus an end was brought about to the bitter feud between Guelf and Ghibelline. Today Stahleck serves as a Youth Hostel.
Heimburg Castle in Niederheimbach
The 13th century castle, with its 82-ft.-high tower used to be in the possesion of the Mainz Electorate. It fell into decay in the 17th century, but was later converted, in the 19th century, into a summer residence by Hugo Stinnes. It is currently owned by the Stinnes family. The Castle is open to the public.
Reichenstein Castle near Trechtingshausen
Above St Clement's Chapel, on the banks of the river, rises Reichenstein, one of the oldest castles on the Rhein. In the 13th century it was greatly feared as the hide-out of robber knights. It has twice been destroyed, once by the League of Rhenish Cities, and then again by the great opponent of the robbers, Emperor Rudolf von Hapsburg. Reichenstein Castle was rebuilt around 1900 and now houses a significant private collection of antlers and weapons.
Castle Gutenfels
The Pfaltz is one of the most curious fortified construction in the world. Built at the begining of the 14th century by Lewis the Babvrian for purpose of levying tolls on the Rhein, this island fortress was only once conquered in the autumn of 1504, Landgrave William of Hesse tricked and overcame the Spanish occupying forces with the help of a young girl, "little Elsa of Caub". Disguised as a lansquenet, she polited the attacking troops through the straits of the river. The Castle is all year round.
Castle Gutenfels
The castle and Caub, the town lying at its feet, became part of the Palatinate in 1277. It dates back to the first half of the 13th century and is in a splendid state of preservstion. With its stately three-storeyed palace and majestic 95-ft.-high belfrey, it presents a magnificent example of a Rheinland castle. Today it is used for the training of apprentices by an industrial concern, the management of which put the premises at the disposal of the Youth of Europe for courses and congresses. The Castle is not open to the public.
Rheineck Castle
The History of this Castle is long and serves as one of the mysteries of wealth, murder and historical happenings.
The castle was erected between Brohl and Niederbreisig by the Palatinate Electors. It was destroyed as early as 1151 by King Konrad III and again in 1282 by Rudolf of Habsburg. Only the 64-foot-high tower and Romanesque chapel remain of the mediaeval construction. In 1832 Joseph Carl von Lassaulx added a new section. Partly Occupied - Museum - Restaurant - Open April thru October
Castle Schonburg
Oberwesel, a town whose praises were sung by many a poet of the romantic period, is dominated by Schonburg castle. This, with its many towers, is one of the most majestic on the Rhein. Particularly characteristic is the huge wall away from the river, the "Hohe Mantel". The Lords of Schonburg constituted one of the most famous Rhein families. Friedrich von Schonburg, the last male descendant of this line, who lived in the 18th century, bore the proud title of Marshal of France. He also played an important role in English history and died when crossing the River Boyne with William III. Today the part overlooking the Rhein has been converted into an International Kolping Youth Hostel.
Thrauthemburg Castle
This castle was built for the Baron Von Thrauthemburg in 1655 was transferred to the Morsbach Family in 1712. The two families were united by marriage in 1754 when the Duke Von Thrathemburg married Baroness Elizabeth von Morsbach. The family currently live in the castle and therefore it is not open to the public. The family has open their farm located in Weston, WV and their art gallery “The Beacham Fine Arts Gallery” located in Colorado Springs to the public.
Marksburg Castle
This castle, towering on a high crag above Braubach, is the only fully preserved mediaeval fortress on the rhein. It was owned successively by the Eppsteins, the Counts of Katzenelnbogen, and, from 1479, the Landgraves of Hesse, until it fell to the Prussians in 1866, along with Braubach. In 1899 Kaiser Wilhelm II presented the castle to the "Association for the Preservation of German Castles". This association has spared no effort or expense in looking after the building, and has repaired the heavy damage suffered under artillery fire during the last war. The tower, 130 ft. high, is a well-loved landmark for miles around. Inside, the castle offers its many visitors an authentic picture of mediaeval fortified and domestic architecture.
Castles of Germany
By Baron Frederick Von Thrauthemburg un Morsbach Morris
Into -
This book is an introduction to the castles and great estates of Germany and the United States, each has its own history, many are open to the public where others are owned privately by the families.
Many of the photos and notes are taken from my diaries and journals during extended tours throughout Germany and the USA. My thanks and gratitude to family and friends who contributed to this book, provided photos, and the families living in these estates and who’ve provided histories and information.
ErzbichofburgThe Archbishop's Castle in Eltville
The castle in eltville was built on the banks of the Rhein in 1330. Until its destruction in 1635 it was the seat of the Bishops of Mainz, In the "Grafensaal" (Hall of the Counts) of the castle, Gutenberg, the inventor of printing, received the only tribute paid to him during his life-time. He was summoned into the court services by Adolf II of Nassau, Archbishop of Mainz, and thereby achieved economic security for his old age. A printer's workshop, dating from the 15th century, set up in one of the rooms, testifies to his work. The Castle is open to the public April-October.
Castle Klopp
Klopp Castle was erected upon the foundations of a Roman fortress and in the Middle Ages was the seat of the bailiff of the Archbishop of Mainz. It was here that Emperor Henry IV was taken prisoner by his illegitimate son and subsequently forced to renounce the crown. The Castle is open to the public daily.
Castle Bingerbruck
Situated at the head of the Binger Loch, Ehrenfels was a vital stratig point in the Middle Ages. It was here that the Archbishops of Mainz levied tolls, which, since this was the narrowest and most dangerous part of the journey along the Rhein, no ship could avoid paying. In times of war the treasures of Mainz Cathedral were held here for safe keeping. The castle was built in the first half of the 13th century, but destroyed in 1689, the ruins make a most picturesque sight.
Burg Rheinstein – Trechtingshausen
Particularly characteristic of the Rheinland castles is the position on a cliff, 260 ft. above the river. First mentioned in 1279, the castle became the property of the influential archbishop of Trier, Kuno von Falkenstein, in the 14th century. At the beginning of the 19th century Prince Friedrich of Prussia acquired the ruins and had them rebuilt in psudo-Gothic style. Rheinstein contains a collection of armor and art treasures of the 16th & 17th century, which is well worth seeing.
Godesburg Castle
As early as Roman times there was a shrine on this basalt hill towering up out of the plain. Previous to that the Germanic peoples had a place of sacrifice there (Wotansberg). The mediaeval castle, built around 1210, was a favorite residence of the Cologne Archbishops. In the so-called "Cologne War" it was overwhelmed by Archbishop Ernest von Bayern's troops and blown up. Rebuilt once again, it was finally destroyed in 1794. The views from this location are those found in many scrap books and a favorite tourist location.
Drachenfel Castle
On the wild, jagged Drachenfels towering up so mightily above the river, there once stood a proud castle, of which today only the high tower is still to be seen. The hill and the castle enjoy tremendous popularity and are visited yearly by countless numbers of people. The view from the 1050-ft.-high summit is considered one of the most famous on the Rhein. The former masters of the castle, the Counts of Drachenfels, had a winged, fire-spitting dragon in there coat of arms. This ties up with the saga of Siegfried, who is reputed to have slain the dragon, which lived in a cave on the hillside, and then bathed in the blood. Lord Byron and many other poets glorified the Drachenfels. In the last century the hilltop and the tower were jeopardized by the stone quarries, which had been continually extended, until the Government stepped in, taking over the peak and safeguarding the ruins from any further danger of subsidence. These ruins are open to the public all year round.
Schloss Stolzenfels
Some miles above Koblinz lies Stolzenfels half way up the hillside opposite the mouth of the River Lahn. Its ruins were reconstructed by the famous architect Schinkel, under commission to King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia. Once the seat of the Trier Archbishops, it has now been restored in a pseudo-Gothic style and serves today as a museum. The Castle is open to visitors, this castle is one of a few that bring to mind ancient castles, knights and Kings. Many weddings are perfumed here providing a princely back drop for any photographer.
Burg Lahneck
This castle's praises were sung by the young Goethe in 1774, in his poem "Geistesgruss" ("Hoch auf dem alten Turme"). It is situated where the River Lahn joins the Rhein and was the northernmost fortress of the Mainz Electorate, built in 1240. Although it had fallen into complete ruin by 1688, it was restored in the original style in 1860.
Sooneck Castle
The initial construction dates back to the year 1000 and the time of bishop Willegis of Mainz. It had, however, fallen into ruins by 1689. Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia acquired it in 1834 and had it rebuilt in psudo-Gothic style, as with the castles of Rheinstein and Stolzenfels. It is impressively situated, perched high over the "Soonecker Grund". The Castle is open to the Public.
Burg Stahleck
One of the most famous of the Rhein castles, and once closely connected with the history of the townlet of Bacharach, Stahleck received its first mention in 1135. Emperor Frederick Barbarossa handed over the castle, originally in the possesion of the Cologne Archbishops, to his brother Konrad, whose daughter, Agnes, much against her father's will, secretly married her childhood love, Henry of Welfen, son of Henry the Lion. Thus an end was brought about to the bitter feud between Guelf and Ghibelline. Today Stahleck serves as a Youth Hostel.
Heimburg Castle in Niederheimbach
The 13th century castle, with its 82-ft.-high tower used to be in the possesion of the Mainz Electorate. It fell into decay in the 17th century, but was later converted, in the 19th century, into a summer residence by Hugo Stinnes. It is currently owned by the Stinnes family. The Castle is open to the public.
Reichenstein Castle near Trechtingshausen
Above St Clement's Chapel, on the banks of the river, rises Reichenstein, one of the oldest castles on the Rhein. In the 13th century it was greatly feared as the hide-out of robber knights. It has twice been destroyed, once by the League of Rhenish Cities, and then again by the great opponent of the robbers, Emperor Rudolf von Hapsburg. Reichenstein Castle was rebuilt around 1900 and now houses a significant private collection of antlers and weapons.
Castle Gutenfels
The Pfaltz is one of the most curious fortified construction in the world. Built at the begining of the 14th century by Lewis the Babvrian for purpose of levying tolls on the Rhein, this island fortress was only once conquered in the autumn of 1504, Landgrave William of Hesse tricked and overcame the Spanish occupying forces with the help of a young girl, "little Elsa of Caub". Disguised as a lansquenet, she polited the attacking troops through the straits of the river. The Castle is all year round.
Castle Gutenfels
The castle and Caub, the town lying at its feet, became part of the Palatinate in 1277. It dates back to the first half of the 13th century and is in a splendid state of preservstion. With its stately three-storeyed palace and majestic 95-ft.-high belfrey, it presents a magnificent example of a Rheinland castle. Today it is used for the training of apprentices by an industrial concern, the management of which put the premises at the disposal of the Youth of Europe for courses and congresses. The Castle is not open to the public.
Rheineck Castle
The History of this Castle is long and serves as one of the mysteries of wealth, murder and historical happenings.
The castle was erected between Brohl and Niederbreisig by the Palatinate Electors. It was destroyed as early as 1151 by King Konrad III and again in 1282 by Rudolf of Habsburg. Only the 64-foot-high tower and Romanesque chapel remain of the mediaeval construction. In 1832 Joseph Carl von Lassaulx added a new section. Partly Occupied - Museum - Restaurant - Open April thru October
Castle Schonburg
Oberwesel, a town whose praises were sung by many a poet of the romantic period, is dominated by Schonburg castle. This, with its many towers, is one of the most majestic on the Rhein. Particularly characteristic is the huge wall away from the river, the "Hohe Mantel". The Lords of Schonburg constituted one of the most famous Rhein families. Friedrich von Schonburg, the last male descendant of this line, who lived in the 18th century, bore the proud title of Marshal of France. He also played an important role in English history and died when crossing the River Boyne with William III. Today the part overlooking the Rhein has been converted into an International Kolping Youth Hostel.
Thrauthemburg Castle
This castle was built for the Baron Von Thrauthemburg in 1655 was transferred to the Morsbach Family in 1712. The two families were united by marriage in 1754 when the Duke Von Thrathemburg married Baroness Elizabeth von Morsbach. The family currently live in the castle and therefore it is not open to the public. The family has open their farm located in Weston, WV and their art gallery “The Beacham Fine Arts Gallery” located in Colorado Springs to the public.
Marksburg Castle
This castle, towering on a high crag above Braubach, is the only fully preserved mediaeval fortress on the rhein. It was owned successively by the Eppsteins, the Counts of Katzenelnbogen, and, from 1479, the Landgraves of Hesse, until it fell to the Prussians in 1866, along with Braubach. In 1899 Kaiser Wilhelm II presented the castle to the "Association for the Preservation of German Castles". This association has spared no effort or expense in looking after the building, and has repaired the heavy damage suffered under artillery fire during the last war. The tower, 130 ft. high, is a well-loved landmark for miles around. Inside, the castle offers its many visitors an authentic picture of mediaeval fortified and domestic architecture.
Thrauthemburg, Germany
From my notes -Touring Germany
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Touring Germany would not be complete without a stop in the historic city of Aschaffenburg. Aschaffenburg is a city in North West Bavaria, Germany. It is located on the right bank of the Main River. The City Gardens are wonderful, clean and peaceful. Americans added to the gardens over the years in the form of American squirrels and chipmunks that roam freely throughout the park. The gardens are well kept and serve as a gathering place for residents and tourists. Although it is within Bavaria, the city's inhabitants claim to be Franconia’s, not Bavarians.
Aschaffenburg, was originally a Roman settlement. Roman legions erected a small fort here during their occupation, it is now park of the city park, centered in a moat. Saint Boniface erected a chapel to Saint Martin, and founded a Benedictine monastery. A stone bridge over the Main was built by Archbishop Willigis in 989. Duke Adalbert increased the importance of the town in 1122 by building several structures and increased trade in the city. In 1292 a synod was held in Aschaffenburg, and in 1474 an imperial diet, was decided which is sometimes called the Aschaffenburg Concordat. In 1842-1849, King Ludwig I of Bavaria built himself a country house, called the Pompejanum, so called because of its likeness and imitation of the house of Castor and Pollux at Pompeii.
The principality of Aschaffenburg and Thrauthemburg, deriving its name from the city, comprehended an area of 1694 km². It formed part of the electorate of the Archbishop of Mainz who was also the Duke of Morsbach, and in 1803 was made over to the chancellor, Archbishop Charles of Dalberg. In 1806 it was annexed to the grand duchy of Frankfurt; and in 1814 was transferred to Bavaria, in virtue of a treaty concluded between that the factions and Austria. The two families, Thrauthemburg and Morsbach retain title as Duke and Baron von Thrauthemburg un Morsbach, a small landed area in Bavaria and another near Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg’s most interesting building, the Schloss Johannisburg, was built around existing foundations and buildings between 1605-1614 by Archbishop Schweikard von Kronberg, it contains a library with a number of incunabula, a collection of engravings and paintings; the Stiftskirche, or cathedral, founded in 974 by Otto of Swabia, duke of Bavaria. Several structures within the complex date from the early 12th century and there are various monuments by the Vischers, a sarcophagus with the relics of Saint Margaret, and a famous painting by Matthias Grünewald; the Capuchin hospital; a theatre, which was formerly a house of the Teutonic Order; and several mansions of the nobility. The Schloss (palace) as has a nice restaurant and provides a host of local wines, a great stop before touring the rest of the gardens and the city proper.
Aschaffenburg was once a mighty US Military based community, within the city there once was the famous US Army 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division and various VII Corps elements including the 9th Engineer Brigade, located in once were the Ready Kaserne, Smith Kaserne, Graves Kaserne, Fiori Kaserne, Engineer Kaserne and Jaeger Kasern, housing armor, infantry, engineer, maintenance and artillery elements. The last of the bases and facilities will be returned to the city at the end of 2007, sadly ending a twin city link to many in the United States.
The city proper was rebuilt after WWII, many of the old building fronts remain, giving the city a warm but historic feeling. Tourist are welcome, the long history between the USA and the city provides an open air, and friendly feeling. Most shop keeps speak English, many American still live and work in the city, choosing to remain or retire in Aschaffenburg. Many older buildings have been restored, shops are filled with antiques, stamp collectors still meet yearly in one of several “Brief Mark” (stamp) shops, and artist have established galleries throughout the shopping area. Several well known American artist maintain residence in Aschaffenburg, why’ll a number of others have established a collective and exhibit art in the city.
Aschaffenburg hosts several 5 star restaurants, an afternoon tea (German style) and city cafés that rival France’s best in every way possible. The city is exceptionally clean, vendors take great care and pride in their shops and public areas. Shoppers are polite, and fill the street on market day. If you’re in the market for “real” antiques, Victorian prints and wonderful carpets, Aschaffenburg is the place for you. The city gallery, what Americans would consider a mall, is filled with every modern fixture available, stylish clothing, great shoes, more shops, and wonderful places to eat that are very cost effective for the tourist on a budget. Here, the train station still operates as it did for more then 100 years, news stands carry English papers and magazines though not as many as they once did, and fast food is a mix as anywhere else in the world. Hotels are excellent, well cared for, clean, and hospitable. The typical morning breakfast is a boiled egg, toast and coffee, it can be your start of the day for wonderful shopping and great touring.
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Touring Germany would not be complete without a stop in the historic city of Aschaffenburg. Aschaffenburg is a city in North West Bavaria, Germany. It is located on the right bank of the Main River. The City Gardens are wonderful, clean and peaceful. Americans added to the gardens over the years in the form of American squirrels and chipmunks that roam freely throughout the park. The gardens are well kept and serve as a gathering place for residents and tourists. Although it is within Bavaria, the city's inhabitants claim to be Franconia’s, not Bavarians.
Aschaffenburg, was originally a Roman settlement. Roman legions erected a small fort here during their occupation, it is now park of the city park, centered in a moat. Saint Boniface erected a chapel to Saint Martin, and founded a Benedictine monastery. A stone bridge over the Main was built by Archbishop Willigis in 989. Duke Adalbert increased the importance of the town in 1122 by building several structures and increased trade in the city. In 1292 a synod was held in Aschaffenburg, and in 1474 an imperial diet, was decided which is sometimes called the Aschaffenburg Concordat. In 1842-1849, King Ludwig I of Bavaria built himself a country house, called the Pompejanum, so called because of its likeness and imitation of the house of Castor and Pollux at Pompeii.
The principality of Aschaffenburg and Thrauthemburg, deriving its name from the city, comprehended an area of 1694 km². It formed part of the electorate of the Archbishop of Mainz who was also the Duke of Morsbach, and in 1803 was made over to the chancellor, Archbishop Charles of Dalberg. In 1806 it was annexed to the grand duchy of Frankfurt; and in 1814 was transferred to Bavaria, in virtue of a treaty concluded between that the factions and Austria. The two families, Thrauthemburg and Morsbach retain title as Duke and Baron von Thrauthemburg un Morsbach, a small landed area in Bavaria and another near Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg’s most interesting building, the Schloss Johannisburg, was built around existing foundations and buildings between 1605-1614 by Archbishop Schweikard von Kronberg, it contains a library with a number of incunabula, a collection of engravings and paintings; the Stiftskirche, or cathedral, founded in 974 by Otto of Swabia, duke of Bavaria. Several structures within the complex date from the early 12th century and there are various monuments by the Vischers, a sarcophagus with the relics of Saint Margaret, and a famous painting by Matthias Grünewald; the Capuchin hospital; a theatre, which was formerly a house of the Teutonic Order; and several mansions of the nobility. The Schloss (palace) as has a nice restaurant and provides a host of local wines, a great stop before touring the rest of the gardens and the city proper.
Aschaffenburg was once a mighty US Military based community, within the city there once was the famous US Army 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division and various VII Corps elements including the 9th Engineer Brigade, located in once were the Ready Kaserne, Smith Kaserne, Graves Kaserne, Fiori Kaserne, Engineer Kaserne and Jaeger Kasern, housing armor, infantry, engineer, maintenance and artillery elements. The last of the bases and facilities will be returned to the city at the end of 2007, sadly ending a twin city link to many in the United States.
The city proper was rebuilt after WWII, many of the old building fronts remain, giving the city a warm but historic feeling. Tourist are welcome, the long history between the USA and the city provides an open air, and friendly feeling. Most shop keeps speak English, many American still live and work in the city, choosing to remain or retire in Aschaffenburg. Many older buildings have been restored, shops are filled with antiques, stamp collectors still meet yearly in one of several “Brief Mark” (stamp) shops, and artist have established galleries throughout the shopping area. Several well known American artist maintain residence in Aschaffenburg, why’ll a number of others have established a collective and exhibit art in the city.
Aschaffenburg hosts several 5 star restaurants, an afternoon tea (German style) and city cafés that rival France’s best in every way possible. The city is exceptionally clean, vendors take great care and pride in their shops and public areas. Shoppers are polite, and fill the street on market day. If you’re in the market for “real” antiques, Victorian prints and wonderful carpets, Aschaffenburg is the place for you. The city gallery, what Americans would consider a mall, is filled with every modern fixture available, stylish clothing, great shoes, more shops, and wonderful places to eat that are very cost effective for the tourist on a budget. Here, the train station still operates as it did for more then 100 years, news stands carry English papers and magazines though not as many as they once did, and fast food is a mix as anywhere else in the world. Hotels are excellent, well cared for, clean, and hospitable. The typical morning breakfast is a boiled egg, toast and coffee, it can be your start of the day for wonderful shopping and great touring.
New Manuscripts
I'm working on three new manuscripts, I have a mission, to get the story out there, allow people to decide for themselves, and create a forum to review.
Seeking an agent, if anyone knows one who is people orientated, please let me know.
Seeking an agent, if anyone knows one who is people orientated, please let me know.
Manuscript Notes - Life of a Princess
Below are some of my notes (279 pages) of notes for my new book.
The Life of a Princess
Of
China
By Frederick Von Thrauthemburg Morris
The folowing is the story of Princess Der Ling of China,
Princess Der Ling (Chinese: 德龄, pinyin: Dé Líng)m, (1885-1944), was a Manchu noblewoman, daughter of Lord Yu Keng (裕庚). Lord Yu Keng was a member of the Chinese Plain White Banner Corps (正白旗). After serving as Chinese minister to Japan he was appointed minister to the French Third Republic for four years in 1899. He was known for his progressive, reformist views, as well as for his unvarying support of the Empress Dowager Cixi. In 1905, Lord Yu Keng died in Shanghai.
Yu Keng's daughters were Der Ling and Rong Ling (the future Madame Dan Paochao of Beijing), therefore they were afforded a western education, having studied dance in Paris with Isadora Duncan. Upon return from France, Der Ling became the First lady-in-waiting to Empress Dowager Cixi, as well as a translator. She stayed at court until March 1905. In 1907, Der Ling married Thaddeus C. White, an American.
The title Princess, was not one Der Ling was born to, but one she adopted. The use of this title create controversy for her in both China and the United States. Through the urging of friends Der Ling wrote down her unique experience in court in her memoirs Two Years in the Forbidden City, which were published in 1911, and wrote about the experience through her next seven books. It is these text that I use here to retell her story. All credit for this book and everything in it, must be accredited to the Princess as she was able to put to paper historical insights into life at court that only someone with first hand knowledge would be able to support with facts and candor. Der Ling's service to the Dowager Empress, essentially a world that has disappeared, now gives us a picture of life as it was at the time, an insiders point of view even if she takes great pain to support and put a positive spin on the reign of a notorious ruler .
Here then, in her own words, is the story of Princess Der Ling. “MY father and mother, Lord and Lady Yu Keng, and family, together with our suite consisting of the First Secretary, SecondSecretary, Naval and Military Attaches, Chancellors, theirfamilies, servants, etc., altogether fifty-five people, arrivedin Shanghai on January 2, 1903, on the S.S. "Annam" from Paris,where for four years my father had been Chinese Minister. Ourarrival was anything but pleasant, as the rain came down intorrents, and we had the greatest difficulty getting our numerousretinue landed and safely housed, not to mention the tons ofbaggage that had to be looked after. We had found from previous
experience that none of our Legation people or servants could be depended upon to do anything when traveling, in consequence of which the entire charge devolved upon my mother, who was without doubt the genius of the party in arranging matters and straightening out difficulties. When the launch from the steamer arrived at the jetty off the French Bund, we were met by the Shanghai Taotai (the highest official in the city), the Shanghai Magistrate and numerous other officials, all dressed in their official robes. The Taotai told my father that he had prepared the Tien Ho Gung (Temple of the Queen of Heaven) for us to reside in during our stay in Shanghai, but my father refused the offer, saying that he had telegraphed from Hong Kong and made all arrangements to go to the Hotel des Colonies in the French Concession. We had had previous experience staying in this temple while on our way to Japan, where my father went as Minister in 1895, and did not care to try it a second time. The building is very old and very much out of repair. It was a beautiful place in its prime, but had been allowed to go to rack and ruin. The custom is that the magistrate has to find a placeand supply the food, etc., for high officials when passingthrough, and it is not exactly the thing to refuse their kindoffer, but my father was always very independent and politelydeclined all proffers of assistance. At last we did safely arrive in the Hotel des Colonies, where myfather found awaiting him two telegrams from the Imperial Palace.These telegrams ordered my father to go to Peking at once, but, asthe river to Tientsin was frozen, it was out of the question forus to go by that route, and as my father was very old and quiteill at that time, in fact constantly under the doctor's care, theonly accessible way, via Chinwangtao, was equally out of thequestion, as it was a long and most tedious journey and quitebeyond his strength. In view of all these difficulties, hetelegraphed that, after the ice had broken up in the Peiho River,we would come by the first steamer leaving Shanghai for Tientsin.
We left Shanghai on the 22d of February and arrived at Tientsin onthe 26th, and, as before, were met by the Customs Taotai of the port and numerous other officials (the same as when we arrived at Shanghai). There is a very curious custom of reverence, which must be performed by all high officials on their return from abroad. Immediately upon landing on the shores of China, arrangements aremade with the nearest Viceroy or Governor to receive their obeisance to Ching Sheng An (to worship the Emperor of Peace), a Taotai being considered of too low a rank for such an honor. As soon as we arrived, Yuan Shih Kai, who was then Viceroy of Chihli Province at Tientsin, sent an official to my father to prepare the time and place for this function, which is an extremely pretty one. When arrangements had been made, both my father and Yuan Shih Kai dressed in their full ceremonial robes, which is the dragon long robe, with a reddish black three-quarter length coat over it, chao chu (amber beads), hat with peacock feather and red coral button, and repaired at once to the Wan Shou Kung (10,000 years palace), which is especially built for functions of this kind, where they were met by a large number of officials of the lower grades. At the back centre of this Temple, or Palace, stands a very long narrow table on which are placed the tablets of the Emperor and Empress Dowager, on which is written, "Wan sway, wan sway, wan wan sway" (10,000 years times 10,000 years times 10,000 years). The Viceroy, or in this case Yuan Shih Kai, and the other officials arrived first. Yuan stood at the left side of this table and the others arranged themselves in two diminishing lines starting from the front corners of the table. Soon afterward my father came and knelt directly in front of the centre of the tableand said, "Ah ha Ching Sheng An" (Your servant gives yougreeting). After this ceremony was over my father immediatelyarose and inquired after Their Majesties' health, and Yuan repliedthat they were quite well. This closed the function. We stayed in Tientsin for three days, arriving in Peking on thetwenty-ninth. My father's condition was much worse and he begged for four months' leave of absence, in which to recuperate, which was granted by Her Majesty, the Empress Dowager. As our beautiful mansion, which we had built and furnished just before leaving for Paris, was burned during the Boxer Rising of 1900, entailing a loss of over taels 100,000, we rented and moved into a Chinese house. Our old house was not entirely new. When we bought the place there was a very fine but old Chinese house, the palace of a Duke, standing on the ground, and by some clever re-arrangement and building on, it was transformed into a beautiful foreign style house with all the fine hardwood carving of the old house worked into it. By using the words "foreign style," it is meant that, in so far as the Chinese house could be made to look like a foreign house, without tearing it down entirely, it was changed, that is the doors and windows, passageways, furnishings, etc., were foreign, but the arrangement of the house itself and courtyard was Chinese. This, like all Chinese houses in Peking, was built in a very rambling fashion, and with the gardens, covered about ten acres of ground. We had just finished furnishing it and moved in only four days when we left for Paris; and it has always been a great sorrow to my family that we should lose this magnificent place, after having spent so much time and money in building and beautifying it. However, this is only one of the many trials that a high official in China is called upon to bear.
The Life of a Princess
Of
China
By Frederick Von Thrauthemburg Morris
The folowing is the story of Princess Der Ling of China,
Princess Der Ling (Chinese: 德龄, pinyin: Dé Líng)m, (1885-1944), was a Manchu noblewoman, daughter of Lord Yu Keng (裕庚). Lord Yu Keng was a member of the Chinese Plain White Banner Corps (正白旗). After serving as Chinese minister to Japan he was appointed minister to the French Third Republic for four years in 1899. He was known for his progressive, reformist views, as well as for his unvarying support of the Empress Dowager Cixi. In 1905, Lord Yu Keng died in Shanghai.
Yu Keng's daughters were Der Ling and Rong Ling (the future Madame Dan Paochao of Beijing), therefore they were afforded a western education, having studied dance in Paris with Isadora Duncan. Upon return from France, Der Ling became the First lady-in-waiting to Empress Dowager Cixi, as well as a translator. She stayed at court until March 1905. In 1907, Der Ling married Thaddeus C. White, an American.
The title Princess, was not one Der Ling was born to, but one she adopted. The use of this title create controversy for her in both China and the United States. Through the urging of friends Der Ling wrote down her unique experience in court in her memoirs Two Years in the Forbidden City, which were published in 1911, and wrote about the experience through her next seven books. It is these text that I use here to retell her story. All credit for this book and everything in it, must be accredited to the Princess as she was able to put to paper historical insights into life at court that only someone with first hand knowledge would be able to support with facts and candor. Der Ling's service to the Dowager Empress, essentially a world that has disappeared, now gives us a picture of life as it was at the time, an insiders point of view even if she takes great pain to support and put a positive spin on the reign of a notorious ruler .
Here then, in her own words, is the story of Princess Der Ling. “MY father and mother, Lord and Lady Yu Keng, and family, together with our suite consisting of the First Secretary, SecondSecretary, Naval and Military Attaches, Chancellors, theirfamilies, servants, etc., altogether fifty-five people, arrivedin Shanghai on January 2, 1903, on the S.S. "Annam" from Paris,where for four years my father had been Chinese Minister. Ourarrival was anything but pleasant, as the rain came down intorrents, and we had the greatest difficulty getting our numerousretinue landed and safely housed, not to mention the tons ofbaggage that had to be looked after. We had found from previous
experience that none of our Legation people or servants could be depended upon to do anything when traveling, in consequence of which the entire charge devolved upon my mother, who was without doubt the genius of the party in arranging matters and straightening out difficulties. When the launch from the steamer arrived at the jetty off the French Bund, we were met by the Shanghai Taotai (the highest official in the city), the Shanghai Magistrate and numerous other officials, all dressed in their official robes. The Taotai told my father that he had prepared the Tien Ho Gung (Temple of the Queen of Heaven) for us to reside in during our stay in Shanghai, but my father refused the offer, saying that he had telegraphed from Hong Kong and made all arrangements to go to the Hotel des Colonies in the French Concession. We had had previous experience staying in this temple while on our way to Japan, where my father went as Minister in 1895, and did not care to try it a second time. The building is very old and very much out of repair. It was a beautiful place in its prime, but had been allowed to go to rack and ruin. The custom is that the magistrate has to find a placeand supply the food, etc., for high officials when passingthrough, and it is not exactly the thing to refuse their kindoffer, but my father was always very independent and politelydeclined all proffers of assistance. At last we did safely arrive in the Hotel des Colonies, where myfather found awaiting him two telegrams from the Imperial Palace.These telegrams ordered my father to go to Peking at once, but, asthe river to Tientsin was frozen, it was out of the question forus to go by that route, and as my father was very old and quiteill at that time, in fact constantly under the doctor's care, theonly accessible way, via Chinwangtao, was equally out of thequestion, as it was a long and most tedious journey and quitebeyond his strength. In view of all these difficulties, hetelegraphed that, after the ice had broken up in the Peiho River,we would come by the first steamer leaving Shanghai for Tientsin.
We left Shanghai on the 22d of February and arrived at Tientsin onthe 26th, and, as before, were met by the Customs Taotai of the port and numerous other officials (the same as when we arrived at Shanghai). There is a very curious custom of reverence, which must be performed by all high officials on their return from abroad. Immediately upon landing on the shores of China, arrangements aremade with the nearest Viceroy or Governor to receive their obeisance to Ching Sheng An (to worship the Emperor of Peace), a Taotai being considered of too low a rank for such an honor. As soon as we arrived, Yuan Shih Kai, who was then Viceroy of Chihli Province at Tientsin, sent an official to my father to prepare the time and place for this function, which is an extremely pretty one. When arrangements had been made, both my father and Yuan Shih Kai dressed in their full ceremonial robes, which is the dragon long robe, with a reddish black three-quarter length coat over it, chao chu (amber beads), hat with peacock feather and red coral button, and repaired at once to the Wan Shou Kung (10,000 years palace), which is especially built for functions of this kind, where they were met by a large number of officials of the lower grades. At the back centre of this Temple, or Palace, stands a very long narrow table on which are placed the tablets of the Emperor and Empress Dowager, on which is written, "Wan sway, wan sway, wan wan sway" (10,000 years times 10,000 years times 10,000 years). The Viceroy, or in this case Yuan Shih Kai, and the other officials arrived first. Yuan stood at the left side of this table and the others arranged themselves in two diminishing lines starting from the front corners of the table. Soon afterward my father came and knelt directly in front of the centre of the tableand said, "Ah ha Ching Sheng An" (Your servant gives yougreeting). After this ceremony was over my father immediatelyarose and inquired after Their Majesties' health, and Yuan repliedthat they were quite well. This closed the function. We stayed in Tientsin for three days, arriving in Peking on thetwenty-ninth. My father's condition was much worse and he begged for four months' leave of absence, in which to recuperate, which was granted by Her Majesty, the Empress Dowager. As our beautiful mansion, which we had built and furnished just before leaving for Paris, was burned during the Boxer Rising of 1900, entailing a loss of over taels 100,000, we rented and moved into a Chinese house. Our old house was not entirely new. When we bought the place there was a very fine but old Chinese house, the palace of a Duke, standing on the ground, and by some clever re-arrangement and building on, it was transformed into a beautiful foreign style house with all the fine hardwood carving of the old house worked into it. By using the words "foreign style," it is meant that, in so far as the Chinese house could be made to look like a foreign house, without tearing it down entirely, it was changed, that is the doors and windows, passageways, furnishings, etc., were foreign, but the arrangement of the house itself and courtyard was Chinese. This, like all Chinese houses in Peking, was built in a very rambling fashion, and with the gardens, covered about ten acres of ground. We had just finished furnishing it and moved in only four days when we left for Paris; and it has always been a great sorrow to my family that we should lose this magnificent place, after having spent so much time and money in building and beautifying it. However, this is only one of the many trials that a high official in China is called upon to bear.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Week 3 -Black Belt Training
Below is a review of week three of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training, this blog is intended to assist students in thier study of this subject.
Why do we use regression/simple linear or multiple? To evaluate the relationship between leading indicators (Xs. KPIVs) and the output the customer receives (Ys, KPOVs). PG 58-59
In regression/simple linear or multiple - What kind of data is needed for X and Y? Both X and Y need to be continuous variables. PG 67 and 68
Why do we use multiple regression instead of simple linear regression? We believe that more than one X impacts the Y significantly. We want to evaluate the impact of the combination of Xs on the Y. PG 58
Once we have run a regression model, what is the first thing we need to check? Residuals PG 69
Multiple Regressions – What are we looking for in each graph (1) Normal distribution of residuals (2) Randomness no pattern in fitted value (3) Centered about 0 randomly above 0 line
PG 70
Multiple Regression – Bob the BB is working on a process. He and his team believe that there are 5 inputs that predict the output. Will the regression model that uses all 5 Xs have the most explanatory value for Bob and his team? Maybe Yes Maybe No – 2 or more of the Xs might show evidence of multicollinearity - Bob and the team must investigate.
What technique will Bob and the team use to determine the best model?
Best Subsets
PG 71
In Best Subsets what are the terms used to evaluate the models identified by Minitab?
R2 - high
Adjusted R2 - low
MSError (small MSError is desired)
Mallows C-p statistic (small C-p desired, close to the number of terms in the model)
PG 72, 74, 75
Should Bob and the team use a one factor model – Why?
No the R2 (adj) for both one factor models is less than one of the 2, 3, 4, factor models.
Should use the 2 factor model with X1, and X4 – It has the highest R2 (adj) lowest mallows CP and lowest S
PG 75
For ANOVA what type of data is needed for X?
(X) discreet (Y) continuous
In ANOVA (and hypothesis tests for that matter) what is the null hypothesis (Ho) – There is no difference – all of the means are equal. PG 102
When using an ANOVA what are we trying to determine? We want to know if a change in a discreet X has a statistically significant impact on the output of Y. PG 141
Why don’t we just use a box plot? A box plot is an excellent graphical tool but it is of limited value when the data is close together. PG 99
What is a degree of freedom (DF)? A statistical credit (currency) equal to one less than the number of elements studied. It is equal to N-10 where N is the number of elements. PG 122
In the ANOVA how many data points were evaluated?
Let’s say we are testing a factor that has five levels and we collect seven data points at each factor level…
How many observations would we have? 5 levels x 7 observations per level =35 total observations
How many total degrees of freedom would we have? 35 -1 = 34
How many degrees of freedom to estimate the factor effect? 5 levels -1 = 4
How many degrees of freedom do we have to estimate error? 34 total -4 factor = 30 degrees of freedom
Is the between greater than within? Variability mean (squared) yes the facility is greater than the error in MS -- signal to noise. PG 103
Yes the mean square for the facility (between) is larger than the mean square within.
How much bigger is it? 193.86 times (f, ratio) = MS Facility/MES = 171.726/0.886 the signal is 193.86 times louder than the noise (Matilda)
Is that big enough? Yes because the p value is 0.00 which means a very, very small chance of error from rejecting the null hypothesis. (Needs to be less than .05 for P Value)
What are the 3 steps along the path to eliminating the cost in any organization:
Develop fact base (complexity diagnosis)
Implement improvement (reduce # of requirements, improve speed, reduce offering)
Attack creators of complexity (remove root cause)
PG 151
What tools can be used to reduce complexity in any organization?
Lean Tools
PG 157
3 factors contribute to queues?
(1)Average service time
(2)Utilization
(3)Variability of Service and Arrivals
PG 164
What happens as resource utilization increases from 70% to 100%?
The queue will increase exponentially
Why do we need solution development in the improve phase?
While we know show our Xs impact our Y we haven’t yet sold others on the solution to our problem statement. Capture out of the box ideas and increase chances of solution acceptance.
PG 197-198
Idea generation methods ~
Brainstorming
Random Word
Personality Challenge
6 thinking hats
20 questions
PG 201-205
How might we prioritize and/or force rank the ideas generated?
Nominate Group Technique
Benefit/Effort Matrix
Criteria Based Matrix
PG 207, 208, 209
What is a 2 Bin System?
A simplified version of a standard replenishment pull system and maintains the benefits:
Establish Buffers
Decouples Supply Process
Triggers Based on Consumption
PG 228
What does a Service Level 1 mean when calculating safety stock?
On average we would eliminate 84% of the time
PG 221
What does safety stock guard against?
Demand Variability
Lead Time variability
Quality Variability
Part JMB-2006 exhibits the following characteristics:
Order Interval (01) 10 days
Lead Time (LT) 5 days
Demand (DMD) 100 parts per day
Safety Stock (SS) 5 days
What is the Max Loop?
2,000 parts
What is the trigger point?
1,000 parts
What is the average on hand?
1,000 parts
PG 225
What is the 4 step method of Streamlining?
Value Add Analysis is always first
If the process is not meeting customer demand – process constraint identification
If the process is meeting customer demand but the tasks/work loads are not balanced-process balancing
If the tasks are balanced but there is too much movement of information material – process flow improvement
If the process has limited movement but has too much non-value add time – value add improvement
Process Constraint Identification
A process can have one or more time traps – True
Every process has a constraint – False
Every constrain is a time trap – True
Maggie owns a hamburger joint. Her average demand for double cheeseburgers is 300 per day. The shop is open 9-11. Takt time –
300 burgers per day/10 hours per day = 30 burgers
# of units required/net available time
Takt time – every 1 hour = 30 burgers
1/30 30/60 invested takt rate
The takt time is 2 minutes per burger
What is process balancing?
A procedure where the process steps are equalized in terms of time required to accomplish them.
PG 275
To improve the flow of the process –
Collocation of personnel
Mobile equipment
Digitalization
PG 301
4 Techniques to improve process flow –
Remove Non Value Added (NVA)
Improve layout
Focus workspace
Rebalance tasks
PG 302-303
What process map shows the need for flow improvement?
Spaghetti
PG 298
4 step value added improvement method:
Document Process Steps and Separate Activities into Essential (CVA) & Auxiliary (BVA/NVA)
Eliminate or Streamline Auxiliary Activities
Streamline Essential Activities
Improve Equipment / Service Design to speed up remaining activities
PG 317
Why do we use regression/simple linear or multiple? To evaluate the relationship between leading indicators (Xs. KPIVs) and the output the customer receives (Ys, KPOVs). PG 58-59
In regression/simple linear or multiple - What kind of data is needed for X and Y? Both X and Y need to be continuous variables. PG 67 and 68
Why do we use multiple regression instead of simple linear regression? We believe that more than one X impacts the Y significantly. We want to evaluate the impact of the combination of Xs on the Y. PG 58
Once we have run a regression model, what is the first thing we need to check? Residuals PG 69
Multiple Regressions – What are we looking for in each graph (1) Normal distribution of residuals (2) Randomness no pattern in fitted value (3) Centered about 0 randomly above 0 line
PG 70
Multiple Regression – Bob the BB is working on a process. He and his team believe that there are 5 inputs that predict the output. Will the regression model that uses all 5 Xs have the most explanatory value for Bob and his team? Maybe Yes Maybe No – 2 or more of the Xs might show evidence of multicollinearity - Bob and the team must investigate.
What technique will Bob and the team use to determine the best model?
Best Subsets
PG 71
In Best Subsets what are the terms used to evaluate the models identified by Minitab?
R2 - high
Adjusted R2 - low
MSError (small MSError is desired)
Mallows C-p statistic (small C-p desired, close to the number of terms in the model)
PG 72, 74, 75
Should Bob and the team use a one factor model – Why?
No the R2 (adj) for both one factor models is less than one of the 2, 3, 4, factor models.
Should use the 2 factor model with X1, and X4 – It has the highest R2 (adj) lowest mallows CP and lowest S
PG 75
For ANOVA what type of data is needed for X?
(X) discreet (Y) continuous
In ANOVA (and hypothesis tests for that matter) what is the null hypothesis (Ho) – There is no difference – all of the means are equal. PG 102
When using an ANOVA what are we trying to determine? We want to know if a change in a discreet X has a statistically significant impact on the output of Y. PG 141
Why don’t we just use a box plot? A box plot is an excellent graphical tool but it is of limited value when the data is close together. PG 99
What is a degree of freedom (DF)? A statistical credit (currency) equal to one less than the number of elements studied. It is equal to N-10 where N is the number of elements. PG 122
In the ANOVA how many data points were evaluated?
Let’s say we are testing a factor that has five levels and we collect seven data points at each factor level…
How many observations would we have? 5 levels x 7 observations per level =35 total observations
How many total degrees of freedom would we have? 35 -1 = 34
How many degrees of freedom to estimate the factor effect? 5 levels -1 = 4
How many degrees of freedom do we have to estimate error? 34 total -4 factor = 30 degrees of freedom
Is the between greater than within? Variability mean (squared) yes the facility is greater than the error in MS -- signal to noise. PG 103
Yes the mean square for the facility (between) is larger than the mean square within.
How much bigger is it? 193.86 times (f, ratio) = MS Facility/MES = 171.726/0.886 the signal is 193.86 times louder than the noise (Matilda)
Is that big enough? Yes because the p value is 0.00 which means a very, very small chance of error from rejecting the null hypothesis. (Needs to be less than .05 for P Value)
What are the 3 steps along the path to eliminating the cost in any organization:
Develop fact base (complexity diagnosis)
Implement improvement (reduce # of requirements, improve speed, reduce offering)
Attack creators of complexity (remove root cause)
PG 151
What tools can be used to reduce complexity in any organization?
Lean Tools
PG 157
3 factors contribute to queues?
(1)Average service time
(2)Utilization
(3)Variability of Service and Arrivals
PG 164
What happens as resource utilization increases from 70% to 100%?
The queue will increase exponentially
Why do we need solution development in the improve phase?
While we know show our Xs impact our Y we haven’t yet sold others on the solution to our problem statement. Capture out of the box ideas and increase chances of solution acceptance.
PG 197-198
Idea generation methods ~
Brainstorming
Random Word
Personality Challenge
6 thinking hats
20 questions
PG 201-205
How might we prioritize and/or force rank the ideas generated?
Nominate Group Technique
Benefit/Effort Matrix
Criteria Based Matrix
PG 207, 208, 209
What is a 2 Bin System?
A simplified version of a standard replenishment pull system and maintains the benefits:
Establish Buffers
Decouples Supply Process
Triggers Based on Consumption
PG 228
What does a Service Level 1 mean when calculating safety stock?
On average we would eliminate 84% of the time
PG 221
What does safety stock guard against?
Demand Variability
Lead Time variability
Quality Variability
Part JMB-2006 exhibits the following characteristics:
Order Interval (01) 10 days
Lead Time (LT) 5 days
Demand (DMD) 100 parts per day
Safety Stock (SS) 5 days
What is the Max Loop?
2,000 parts
What is the trigger point?
1,000 parts
What is the average on hand?
1,000 parts
PG 225
What is the 4 step method of Streamlining?
Value Add Analysis is always first
If the process is not meeting customer demand – process constraint identification
If the process is meeting customer demand but the tasks/work loads are not balanced-process balancing
If the tasks are balanced but there is too much movement of information material – process flow improvement
If the process has limited movement but has too much non-value add time – value add improvement
Process Constraint Identification
A process can have one or more time traps – True
Every process has a constraint – False
Every constrain is a time trap – True
Maggie owns a hamburger joint. Her average demand for double cheeseburgers is 300 per day. The shop is open 9-11. Takt time –
300 burgers per day/10 hours per day = 30 burgers
# of units required/net available time
Takt time – every 1 hour = 30 burgers
1/30 30/60 invested takt rate
The takt time is 2 minutes per burger
What is process balancing?
A procedure where the process steps are equalized in terms of time required to accomplish them.
PG 275
To improve the flow of the process –
Collocation of personnel
Mobile equipment
Digitalization
PG 301
4 Techniques to improve process flow –
Remove Non Value Added (NVA)
Improve layout
Focus workspace
Rebalance tasks
PG 302-303
What process map shows the need for flow improvement?
Spaghetti
PG 298
4 step value added improvement method:
Document Process Steps and Separate Activities into Essential (CVA) & Auxiliary (BVA/NVA)
Eliminate or Streamline Auxiliary Activities
Streamline Essential Activities
Improve Equipment / Service Design to speed up remaining activities
PG 317
Poem - What Am I
What Am I
Little balls of fluff and puffa tail and little whiskersI wonder who I wonder whereI'll find my miss or misters.I sleep all day and play all nighton Halloween I can be a frightI jump, I spin and climb the willowbut find time to slumber on your pillow.I'm shy, I'm coy, have loads of funbut will stop to eat, even on the run.I hide, I seek, am sort of meekbut bound and determined when I speak.Spots and stripes, and all sorts of colorsthere can be many of us, all from the samemother. No more guessing, no more clues,what am I, if I were in your shoes?
Frederick Lyle Morris
Little balls of fluff and puffa tail and little whiskersI wonder who I wonder whereI'll find my miss or misters.I sleep all day and play all nighton Halloween I can be a frightI jump, I spin and climb the willowbut find time to slumber on your pillow.I'm shy, I'm coy, have loads of funbut will stop to eat, even on the run.I hide, I seek, am sort of meekbut bound and determined when I speak.Spots and stripes, and all sorts of colorsthere can be many of us, all from the samemother. No more guessing, no more clues,what am I, if I were in your shoes?
Frederick Lyle Morris
Lean Six Sigma
I found the final exams for Lean Six Sigma at LULU.com these exam help me pass the final black belt exam, the author is JW, highly recommended to anyone taking this class, the cost is very reasonable, the down load is also helpful and provides useful information.
American Artists in Europe
The American Artist struggle is one known well by an American/German Artist known as "Lyle". He was born in 1957 with the name Baron Frederick Lyle Bartholomew der Graf von Thrauthemburg und Morsbach und der Graf Von Morris. Baron Von Morsbach und Morris studied at Park College in Parkville, Missouri and Northern Virginia State University in Arlington, VA. Baron von Morsbach un Morris, Frederick Morris is a featured artist in New Art International, published June 1998 by Book Art Press, and he's listed in American Artist's Who's Who in 1998. Frederick Von Thrauthemburg, graf von Morsbach un Morris has donated a variety of paintings to the American Easter Seal Foundation in Colorado, charities supported by: Inside Out, p, SCAP of Colorado, The American Red Cross, FCC Church, MCC Church and other organizations. Recent sales have been conducted by boundless gallery on the Internet.
Lunch with the Baron Von Thrauthemburg
Come have Lunch with Baron Von Thrauthemburg at
The Cliff House, Colorado Springs, the first sunday of the month
The Baron will sign books, review art commissions, and review
current exhibits.
The Cliff House, Colorado Springs, the first sunday of the month
The Baron will sign books, review art commissions, and review
current exhibits.
Manuscripts
I currently have a variety of manuscripts that need an agent, some of these titles include,
A Tour Guide of Old Germany
Nudes
A Photo Journal of Male Nudes for Artists
A Photo Journal of Colorado
Queen Victoria
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor
I've Always Known
Please feel free to contact me by email or phone at 719-390-6685
I am also listed at Boundlessgallery.com
The Beacham Gallery
Askart.com
LULU.com
A Tour Guide of Old Germany
Nudes
A Photo Journal of Male Nudes for Artists
A Photo Journal of Colorado
Queen Victoria
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor
I've Always Known
Please feel free to contact me by email or phone at 719-390-6685
I am also listed at Boundlessgallery.com
The Beacham Gallery
Askart.com
LULU.com
New Exhibit
This is a series of paintings created in Paris 1991 - of the 12 created only 4 remain unsold, you can go to Boundlessgallery.com, or contact the Beacham Gallery of Art to purchase these fine works of art, this year this Artist "lyle" donated works of art to the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Foundation, Inside/Out Youth Group of Colorado, several charities in Europe and assisted in funding a boys home in Korea.For: The Beacham Gallery of Art call 719-390-6685
Art for Sale
More then 50 paintings available on Bouldlessgallery.com, if your looking for new art, art that is modern but viewable, art that stands out, here it is, over 300 paintings sold this year in Europe, Asia and the USA.
Open artist call - The Beacham Gallery of Art, for Nov Exhibit of new artists, open house is Nov 11th, gallery located at 2002 Monteagle St, Colorado Springs, CO 719-390-6685
From Chapter 3 of "I've Always Known"
Suddenly I heard a sound behind me; I started to turn when my father grabbed me by the throat, lifted me off the ground, and pulled me close to his face. He growled at me that if he couldn’t make a man out of me, he’d kill me. With that said, he threw me as far as he could, I smacked against a tree and withered to the ground. “Get the ‘F’ up and get that pole into the water before I stick it up your ass.” I crawled to my feet and cast the line into the water. I stood at the edge of the water waiting for God to strike me too. I knew, as never before, I knew, that I was different,
Suddenly I heard a sound behind me; I started to turn when my father grabbed me by the throat, lifted me off the ground, and pulled me close to his face. He growled at me that if he couldn’t make a man out of me, he’d kill me. With that said, he threw me as far as he could, I smacked against a tree and withered to the ground. “Get the ‘F’ up and get that pole into the water before I stick it up your ass.” I crawled to my feet and cast the line into the water. I stood at the edge of the water waiting for God to strike me too. I knew, as never before, I knew, that I was different,
Manuscripts
Currently I have 9 manuscripts listed on LULU.COM needed to put them somewhere and it was fun creating a book from start to finish, was also able to create art books of my paintings to send to galleries in Europe which have helps sales go through the roof.
Paintings at Boundless Gallery
This painting is one of 50 available at Boundlessgallery.com, I'm happy to report that my exhibit in Asia has been very positive selling more then 27 paintings todate.
Seeking an Agent
My current manuscript is titled " I've always known" has met with
favorable reviews such as the one by Jean Wahlbor (Dorrance Publishing)
and edited by Jon Woodhams (Random House). Below I've included one
review:
"I've Always Known, written by Frederick Von Thrauthemburg, chronicles the author's
horrific experiences at the hands of his sadistic and disturbed father.
Born to a career Naval Office and a weak socialite mother, the author
was subjected to a litany of brutal physical beatings and torrents of
verbal abuse from a very young age. Under the guise of making his son a man, the author's father routinely violently punched, slapped, and
whipped his badly overmatched son while apparently taking great pleasure in the process. While many under such dire circumstances would crumble under the unrelenting enormous stress and pressure, the author eventually found true and rewarding love. Composed in a conversational narrative and compelling dialogue, the text flows at a brisk tempo that should maintain the reader's interest throughout. Although highly graphic at times, the work effectively conveys the atrocious treatment the author endured in a non-gratuitous manner. Heart wrenching and inspiring, the work could resonate strongly among those who can relate to the author's tragic childhood."
This manuscript and 9 others can be forwarded to you via email in word
format, I hope my manuscript is one your firm might represent and look
forward to your positive reply.
Sincerely,
Frederick Morris
2002 Monteagle St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Frederick.morris1@aol.com
favorable reviews such as the one by Jean Wahlbor (Dorrance Publishing)
and edited by Jon Woodhams (Random House). Below I've included one
review:
"I've Always Known, written by Frederick Von Thrauthemburg, chronicles the author's
horrific experiences at the hands of his sadistic and disturbed father.
Born to a career Naval Office and a weak socialite mother, the author
was subjected to a litany of brutal physical beatings and torrents of
verbal abuse from a very young age. Under the guise of making his son a man, the author's father routinely violently punched, slapped, and
whipped his badly overmatched son while apparently taking great pleasure in the process. While many under such dire circumstances would crumble under the unrelenting enormous stress and pressure, the author eventually found true and rewarding love. Composed in a conversational narrative and compelling dialogue, the text flows at a brisk tempo that should maintain the reader's interest throughout. Although highly graphic at times, the work effectively conveys the atrocious treatment the author endured in a non-gratuitous manner. Heart wrenching and inspiring, the work could resonate strongly among those who can relate to the author's tragic childhood."
This manuscript and 9 others can be forwarded to you via email in word
format, I hope my manuscript is one your firm might represent and look
forward to your positive reply.
Sincerely,
Frederick Morris
2002 Monteagle St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Frederick.morris1@aol.com
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