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Jessie Mae Bowen, age 94, of Mooresboro, NC died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her residence. Jessie was born November 10, 1924 in Rutherford County to the late Edward Baynard, Sr. and Zula Mae Smith Baynard. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Is dedicated to providing services to the families of Rutherford County with care and compassion. For over 80 years Rutherford County has trusted Harrelson Funeral Home with helping them plan the celebrations of lives lived. Billy Howard Epley, “Paw Paw Bill”, age 90, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. Our website contains information about our caring staff, our services and links to resources to help you get through this tough time. Maudie Blanton Greer, age 47, of Forest City, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022.

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We will take the time to plan every detail and help to relieve the burden on your family during your time of loss. “A good woman is far more precious than jewels” Dot loved Jesus. She was a faithful member of Chase Baptist Church and attended whenever able. Mildred Doris “Dot” Allen was born on March 21, 1932 and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 27, 2022. She was a 1950 graduate of Tri-High School, and for most of her life she worked as manager and main... If you need more information about our wind forecast for Gunzenhausen, have a look at our help section.

To send flowersto the family or plant a treein memory of LANCE RYAN HARRELSON, please visit our floral store. Kathy Hooper, age 54, of Forest City, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her residence. Kathy was born April 28, 1965 in Cleveland County to Catherine Stover Hooper of Forest City and the late Jerry Wayne Hooper. Laura Kay Wishon, age 66, of Frazier Drive, Forest City, NC died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Mission Hospital-St. Joseph Campus in Asheville, after a prolonged illness. She was a lifelong resident of Caroleen and...

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Bill was born Sunday, May 15, 1932 in Rutherford County to the late Ray Davis Epley and Fannie Belle Towery Epley. He worked as a foreman for Pepsi-Cola for twenty-five years and worked in the motorcycle sales and service industry for over sixty years. During that time, he was the owner and operator of E & H Honda...

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Rosa was born Saturday, September 4, 1932 in Rutherford County to the late Charlie Thrift and Julia Greene Thrift. She worked at Cone Mills-Cliffside Plant as a cloth inspector for twenty-nine years and was a member of Cliffside Baptist Church. Rosa enjoyed reading and watching her favorite TV programs. This is the wind, wave and weather forecast for Gunzenhausen in Bavaria, Germany. Find more spots like this Look at our wind map to find more spots among our 160,000 spots.

For converting between wind speed units such as knots, km/h , m/s , and mph use our wind speed calculator. Or use our wind forecast to find the wind speed today in Gunzenhausen or to have a look at the wind direction tomorrow at Gunzenhausen. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services and Tributes.com bring you a list of their most recent obituaries. We serve every family in Rutherford County with great pride. We are able to offer a wide range of services to meet your families needs and customs. We will listen to you and your wishes to help plan a celebration consistent with your expectations.

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Maudie was born Tuesday, May 27, 1975 to Roy Blanton who resides in Forest City and to the late Maxine Campbell Blanton. She was a member of Spindale Fellowship Holiness and enjoyed listening to Christian music. She loved spending time with her son and family. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Steven Lee and Spencer... Rosa Lee Thrift Bostic, age 90, of Cliffiside, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

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Needs to review the security of your connection before proceeding. Obits.theadvocate.com needs to review the security of your connection before proceeding. We use knots and degrees Celsius as our default units. These units are often used by sailors, kiters, surfers, windsurfers and paragliders. Use website settings to switch between units and 7 different languages at any time.

Jessie Mae Bowen, age 94, of Mooresboro, NC died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her residence. Jessie was born November 10, 1924 in Rutherford County to the late Edward Baynard, Sr. and Zula Mae Smith Baynard. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Is dedicated to providing services to the families of Rutherford County with care and compassion. For over 80 years Rutherford County has trusted Harrelson Funeral Home with helping them plan the celebrations of lives lived. Billy Howard Epley, “Paw Paw Bill”, age 90, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

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Bill was born Sunday, May 15, 1932 in Rutherford County to the late Ray Davis Epley and Fannie Belle Towery Epley. He worked as a foreman for Pepsi-Cola for twenty-five years and worked in the motorcycle sales and service industry for over sixty years. During that time, he was the owner and operator of E & H Honda...

For converting between wind speed units such as knots, km/h , m/s , and mph use our wind speed calculator. Or use our wind forecast to find the wind speed today in Gunzenhausen or to have a look at the wind direction tomorrow at Gunzenhausen. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services and Tributes.com bring you a list of their most recent obituaries. We serve every family in Rutherford County with great pride. We are able to offer a wide range of services to meet your families needs and customs. We will listen to you and your wishes to help plan a celebration consistent with your expectations.

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We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. Our website contains information about our caring staff, our services and links to resources to help you get through this tough time. Maudie Blanton Greer, age 47, of Forest City, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022.

Rosa was born Saturday, September 4, 1932 in Rutherford County to the late Charlie Thrift and Julia Greene Thrift. She worked at Cone Mills-Cliffside Plant as a cloth inspector for twenty-nine years and was a member of Cliffside Baptist Church. Rosa enjoyed reading and watching her favorite TV programs. This is the wind, wave and weather forecast for Gunzenhausen in Bavaria, Germany. Find more spots like this Look at our wind map to find more spots among our 160,000 spots.

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We will take the time to plan every detail and help to relieve the burden on your family during your time of loss. “A good woman is far more precious than jewels” Dot loved Jesus. She was a faithful member of Chase Baptist Church and attended whenever able. Mildred Doris “Dot” Allen was born on March 21, 1932 and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 27, 2022. She was a 1950 graduate of Tri-High School, and for most of her life she worked as manager and main... If you need more information about our wind forecast for Gunzenhausen, have a look at our help section.

To send flowersto the family or plant a treein memory of LANCE RYAN HARRELSON, please visit our floral store. Kathy Hooper, age 54, of Forest City, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her residence. Kathy was born April 28, 1965 in Cleveland County to Catherine Stover Hooper of Forest City and the late Jerry Wayne Hooper. Laura Kay Wishon, age 66, of Frazier Drive, Forest City, NC died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Mission Hospital-St. Joseph Campus in Asheville, after a prolonged illness. She was a lifelong resident of Caroleen and...

Maudie was born Tuesday, May 27, 1975 to Roy Blanton who resides in Forest City and to the late Maxine Campbell Blanton. She was a member of Spindale Fellowship Holiness and enjoyed listening to Christian music. She loved spending time with her son and family. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Steven Lee and Spencer... Rosa Lee Thrift Bostic, age 90, of Cliffiside, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Google Nest Home Security Review 2022

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Google is constantly expanding its partnerships, so more and more smart home tech is supported by the assistant. Being a Google product and all, there’s no surprise at all that it integrates seamlessly with most of Google’s services. You can easily cast YouTube Music from your smartphone, or any other Chromecast-supported app like Podcast Addict. You can even use it to control certain smart home devices like the Nest Cam or compatible Honeywell thermostats. The speaker itself packs a 2-inch driver and dual 2-inch radiators. But, as a kitchen speaker at this price, this does the job of playing music and controlling the smart home just fine.

Most importantly, the audio is detailed enough to hear voice responses clearly and is perfect for radio or audio books. There’s certainly an aspect of subjectivity in judging sound quality, but most would agree that what the Home Mini is capable of isn’t a whole lot. The soundstage – despite being pitched as 360-degrees – falls a little flat. While skilled in pulling up the most obscure music you can think up from a fairly wide variety of streaming services, the Mini has a difficult time doing them justice because of this speaker’s diminutive profile. The Google Home accurately answers almost any question you can think to ask it. It's loaded with cool features that allow it to make calls, control your smart home, help out in the kitchen and more.

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They had me try all sorts of things that could not have anything to do with GoogleHome not having the option. I asked to be escalated to a supervisor and always got the run around that I just needed to try a few things more first. I asked for the case to be escalated at least 10 times. When “Wendy” asked me to go borrow a phone from someone and test on it, I lost it . When she asked me to send a screenshot of my account info, which has personal identifying information, I finally ended the chat.

And while Google Home excels as a DJ, it’s also a surprisingly intelligent smart home hub. It already hooks into some of the largest platforms now by including Nest, Philips and Samsung’s SmartThings, and given a few months that number will grow even more. It’s also a pain to control playback once you’ve started casting. Instructing the speaker to ‘play’ or ‘pause’ works well, but if you tell it to play another song then it suddenly forgets that it’s casting and will instead play the new song from the Home’s own speaker.

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Google Nest might not outperform the mesh router systems of some competitors, but the ease of use can make people overlook that. PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.

If you are not in the Google echo system and expect their Nest products to work with their Google Home products, run away quick. If you expect any sort of functional support for their products, run away quick. I would strongly suggest avoiding Google for your smart home solution. They are definitely a monopoly who could care less about their customers. Another intriguing prospect about Google Home is how it’s able to integrate with connected devices in the home. Support extends to a few products consisting of Google Chromecast, Nest, Philips Hue, and SmartThings but it has since expanded into certain smart displays, smart locks, and thermostats.

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The device is primarily controlled via voice, but capacitive controls can be accessed by tapping or swiping a finger along the top of the device to adjust the volume, start and stop alarms, and initiate requests. The controls come in handy if you're standing right next to it and want to quickly make some changes, or if it's thumping music and would have a hard time hearing you. Google placed LEDs underneath the top cover that can be seen through the plastic when they're activated, giving a really clean and inconspicuous appearance that looks good in any room. It doesn’t come close to the sound quality of a dedicated Bluetooth speaker, such as the UE Boom 2, but then you wouldn’t expect it to be at its much lower price. The Google Home isn’t a gadget you’d want as the primary speaker at a house party, but for general, everyday use it’s fine.

Right now, the Home’s biggest limitation is its “skills.” Alexa seems to gain skills at the rate of one per second, and it has more than 500,000 now. Some of these skills are pretty gimmicky, and you do have to enable them to use them. The Home just adds them as it gets them, which means you probably don’t even know what you have access to. If you go into the home app, hit menu, and press the Explore button, you’ll see all sorts of skills.

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And he’s being indulged by the studio with this massive SFX budget, the 3D, the IMAX format, the runtime. It’s arrogant and self-indulgent and I think the novelty that made that okay in the first film has worn off for audiences, or at least it has for me. The ‘wow’ factor is gone and all I see is an expensive cartoon.

Google Home finally got the ability to link multiple accounts, and it distinguishes between users’ voices. When it comes to podcasts, you can’t request that the Home play a specific episode, but you can say, “Play My Favorite Murder podcast,” then ask it to play the previous episode. It’s only natural to compare the Home and the Dot, which sits right next to it in our one of our test living rooms. The first thing we noticed is that saying “Hey, Google” feels less personal than asking Alexa for information or assistance. One DT staffer tried to rouse it by calling it “Noodle” and got no answer. You can add Gadgets in fewer steps than with the widgets for Netvibes.

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Google Home Routines is easy to use, allowing you to control multiple devices with one word. While this is great for big name devices like lights and thermostats, plus a few smart plugs, beyond that you might not have Google recognise it. So if you've gone budget on the smart home upgrades, it might be worth checking if Google Home Routines supports them.

We found these controls to be exceptionally responsive, but, of course, you can also just talk to the Home Max. You can say, "set volume," from one to ten, or use percentages. I honestly wasn't expecting much since I stayed at a home that had Alexa. It's easy to maneuver and I like that it resumes from where you left off if you accidentally stop it. As for improvements, I'd love more options for news and to be able to read the full description of each news option somehow.

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The Home's far-field microphone is about as effective as the Echo's -- just be sure to speak clearly to either device if you have a complex command. Most of the time, I talked to the Home without hassle from across the large great room in the CNET Smart Home, a distance of roughly 40 feet . The Home heard me from adjacent rooms as well, given clear line of sight, and it even heard me through one wall -- although I do have a booming voice. The feature works well, and it'll show the recipient that it's you calling if you enable that function in the app. It also makes use of voice recognition for these calls, so you or your spouse can say "call Mom" and it'll look specifically in your contacts and call the right mom.

The first device that I’ve seen to use this is the Nest Hello. With announcements turned on, a press on the doorbell will let you know through your smart speakers that someone’s at the door. Individual speakers can be opted out of announcements. Calls are made over the internet using Google’s telephony service. Call quality is excellent and as good as making a call using a strong mobile signal.

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As opposed to just rattling through the instructions like it did at launch, the Home can wait until you tell it that you're ready for the next ingredient or step, and skip forward and back in the directions. That list doesn't touch on what the Home can do as an entertainment device or a smart home controller -- more on both in just a bit. In the settings, you can equip two languages such as English and Spanish at the same time and it'll recognize commands in both interchangeably. Clearly the lack of integration into Google’s own services is a huge issue. The fact that it can’t shoot an email to someone in your contacts or help you schedule events through Google Calendar are massive oversights that vastly reduce how useful the Home could be.

The Google Home is a great smart speaker with a ton of capabilities, but you have so many smart speaker options at this point that I'm less inclined to recommend this well balanced middle child. There’s also the issue that although the Home is more ambitious with its media playback, it hasn’t worked out a way for you to access this functionality in a way that’s simple enough to be done with your voice. There’s little point in having all that functionality when it’s a chore to use. Admittedly, this lack of contextual awareness isn’t something that Alexa deals with – which is surprising considering that the Echo doesn’t come from the company with 20-plus years of search engine experience.

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The speaker utilizes an array of six far-field mics to pick up your voice commands from a distance. The Google Home Max is the first smart speaker we've seen with serious audio performance. Upgrade your lifestyleDigital Trends helps readers keep tabs on the fast-paced world of tech with all the latest news, fun product reviews, insightful editorials, and one-of-a-kind sneak peeks.

This feature is particularly handy when you’ve left your phone somewhere and want to make a call. It’s also useful if you don’t get a lot of minutes with your mobile plan. Please note that incoming calls are not broadcast to your Google Home devices, as this feature would be a lot harder to implement. Google Home is a powerful smart speaker, powered by the smartest voice assistant and a growing range of smart device support. But, on its own, the Google Home Mini shouldn’t be used as much more than a desk buddy. It’s more than enough if you’re simply using it to get a glimpse at your calendar, hear the latest news or phone a friend with its free voice calling .

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Thanks to the Google Assistant you can voice interact with this speaker with pretty casual conversational language and it'll understand what you're saying nearly every time. The man sitting back expressionless doesn’t hate it but it’s not really something you’d encourage others to spend money on. This isn’t how people talk, let alone Navi people raised in a traditional tribe! The writing feels much worse than in the first Avatar and that film didn’t have particularly compelling dialogue to begin with.

Of course, Google Home isn't 100 percent accurate all the time. Instances when unrelated answers or unwanted actions would come up typically had to deal with words or phrases that sound similar. Questions about Bruno Mars would occasionally bring up info about the planet, and asking it to play "Pop Hits" always brought up a "Soft Hits" playlist. When streaming something from Netflix, "play the movie from the beginning" would result in her saying that she can't do it, but "restart the movie" would work as intended. Google's virtual assistant can also comprehend multi-part and continuous conversations.

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The minimal, clean layout of Google Home mimics the company's other services. While we prefer the tighter interface of Netvibes, that experience was marred by frequently broken feeds. Among the home pages we tested, Google Home and My Yahoo loaded the most quickly, while Windows Live.com suffered the longest delays. If you already frequent Google.com to look up stuff on the Web, why not fill the vast white space on that page with news you read and online tools you need? Google Home, a personal Web page service, can wrap together all sorts of content so that you don't have to type long URLs and visit multiple Web sites. Sound quality is significantly better with the Nest Audio, specifically bass reproduction.

Google Home is easy to set up and maintain; organizes feeds within a clean page layout; integrates Google tools and third-party content. Again, you need either a Chromecast streamer or a TV with Chromecast built-in to make any of this work. If you have that, the Home actually makes voice-controlled TV doable. Andrew loves writing about cool, futuristic technology. He's reviewed everything from vacuum cleaners to beer brewing robots in pursuit of the perfect smart home. He wants the smart home to make him feel powerful, and it's getting there.

In addition, a just-announced “continued conversation” feature allows you to ask a follow-up question while having a conversation with Google Assistant without having to repeat “Ok Google” or “Hey Google”. Alexa has a similar ability, called “follow-up mode,” but you have enable it in the Alexa app. Both speakers support hands-free calls thanks to their integrated microphone systems, but the Nest Audio improves upon the Google Home’s dual-microphone array with its three-microphone array. Neither system is professional-grade, but the Nest Audio transmits clearer audio. Google greatly improved upon the Google Home with the Nest Audio.

The printer is built with a two-tone matte gray-black plastic body, and it has a sleek look that will fit in with most office environments. At $329.99, it’s not only a solid option for small offices, but also for homes that need something a little more advanced. Today, we have millions of users a month from around the world, and assess more than 1,000 products a year.

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A lack of contextual awareness is also a massive problem for its Google Cast functionality right now. Be prepared to reiterate where you want your music to play from a lot when using Google Home. Google has a dozen services that the Home should be able to link into and yet, in its current state, simply cannot. Not only is this a big disappointment, but it makes us wonder why this functionality wasn't given more of a priority.

Astros prospect Zach Daniels' home run goes 481 feet

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• This Astros prospect's home run went how far?!?
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• Stalingrad: Experimentation, Adaptation, Implementation
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Nash, born in Wisconsin in 1902, had been living with her husband and two older teenage children in Arizona. In 1940, she divorced her husband, and, two years later, lied about her age and joined the WAACs (Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps). On June 15, 1945, she was literally given the keys to the castle as the officer of the mess section at the club.

A false wall was then built to hide the area in which the box was buried. The family was convinced of the safety of their priceless pieces. Back in the United States, Durant was on leave on the East Coast, trying to either sell or hide everything he had brought back. It was difficult to sell gems without paperwork, but Durant managed to unload several large ones, using a fake name at times. Such ornate items were found throughout the castle and left in place.

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Durant returned to the United States on 30 days leave in March, taking more loot with him. However, unbeknownst to the trio, an investigation had already been launched into the disappearance of the jewels. In April 1945, elements of Patton’s Third Army arrived at the home of the von Hessen familyin Kassel, Schloss Friedrichshof, more commonly referred to as Kronberg Castle. Princess Margarethe was living in a cottage on the grounds, and Christoph’s wife, Princess Sophia and her four children along with Philipp’s children and other family members were living in the main home.

In all, an estimated 30 boxes were shipped to the states between the three. Lange was the longtime manager of the von Hessen estates and business. For the last several days of its existence, before soldiers of the United States Seventh Army arrived, Dachau was a small, self-enclosed universe of decay and death. Part II of the story of the Hesse Heist focuses on the fate of the Hessen family and their estate. Part III of the story of the Hesse Heist tells the story of the discovery and theft of the jewels. The homer was well timed for the 2020 fourth-rounder out of Tennessee.

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Finding the false wall, the assistant broke into it with a sledgehammer, behind which was the area where the box of jewels had been buried. The stories vary as to whether Nash ordered the cement patch investigated or if the box was found and brought to her attention. The family brought their most prized pieces to Wolfgang, who along with the estate manager Heinrich Lange, packaged the items neatly, creating an inventory for each package. One remained with the items; another went with Lange for safekeeping. The waterproof lining was soldered shut and a top put onto the box. She asked Lange to get a statement from Nash acknowledging the box had been found and a date upon which the items would be returned to the family.

The 100-room castle was full of lavish furnishings, gifts from Kaisers, Tsars, and Queens, even a collection of letters between Queen Victoria and her daughter Victoria. In June, it was all turned over to the care of WAC (Women’s Army Corps) officer, Captain Kathleen Nash. Daniels was set to play winter ball in Puerto Rico when he was informed he would be a last-minute replacement in the Fall League instead.

Stalingrad: Experimentation, Adaptation, Implementation

Told to pack within four hours and leave, they were only allowed to take food, clothing, and a few personal items. The family fled, believing they had left some of their most valuable possessions well hidden. With the unimaginable treasures in hand, the trio began to discuss how to get items home. They could not simply take them home with them, it would be too obvious and the risk of getting caught was too likely. They took many of the stones out of their settings and sold the gold, silver, and platinum settings here and there.

By November 1945, Nash was running a successful officer’s club, and had begun to hear rumors about buried treasure. Her assistant informed her that a German mentioned he knew where valuables were buried. Curiosity got the better of them, and Nash allowed her assistant to search the castle.

As many as half a million civilians remained in Stalingrad when the Germans approached in the late summer of 1942. Those who survived the initial onslaught and did not manage to flee, had to eke out a living on a battleground ravaged by incessant bombardment and street fighting. The story of the Hesse Heist, the theft of royal German jewels, delves into the wartime story of the Nazi elite. Other items, which seemed less conspicuous, were sent via Army post. Watson sent a silver pitcher to his mother while Nash mailed a gold cutlery set to her sister in Wisconsin. Durant was able to send some items in diplomatic pouches, avoiding searches.

But the officers were undeterred, and small items continued to go missing as everyone wanted some sort of souvenir to take home. After the Hessen family left, their estate became an officer’s club for use by the US Army. The beautiful castle and grounds were a perfect place for officers to get a little R&R, and offered outdoor activities, lodging, and dining. No doubt for many of the officers, the castle was the most opulent residence they had ever seen.

Nash was given the authority to use household items as needed and was charged with the safekeeping of the contents of the castle. An inventory, though not complete, had been taken, and dozens of desks, chairs, and other furniture had already been officially removed for use elsewhere by Army personnel. In January 1946, as Nash, Durant, and Watson continued selling off gemstones and precious metals, Princess Sophia was preparing for her second wedding. Nash declined all requests from Sophie to meet and return her jewels. So, the Hessens contacted the US Army office responsible for protecting German cultural and historic artifacts and asked for an investigation to be launched. When they were slow to act, Princess Sophia went straight to the Criminal Investigation Division in April and asked them to investigate.

Nash refused to meet with the princess or give more information than a hollow promise the jewels would still be there when the family got the castle back. Over the next several months, and into 1946, the three continued to sell off gems and metal scraps here and there, amassing quite a decent amount of cash. No doubt they were riding high, assuming they were “getting away with it.” In February 1946, Nash received orders to return to the United States. She was to be separated from the Army, as her enlistment was up.

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Daniels entered Wednesday 2-for-18 (.111) through his first five games with the Saguaros, and he had missed two weeks of play with a right wrist injury before returning to action Monday. For reference, Statcast measured the longest Astros Major League homer in 2022 at 469 feet, hit by Yordan Alvarez on May 30. That Alvarez homer came off Oakland hurler Paul Blackburn, and Daniels’ moonshot came against A’s right-handed pitching prospect Ryan Cusick. SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Zach Daniels studied a lot of Jeremy Peña in the spring.

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As many as half a million civilians remained in Stalingrad when the Germans approached in the late summer of 1942. Those who survived the initial onslaught and did not manage to flee, had to eke out a living on a battleground ravaged by incessant bombardment and street fighting. The story of the Hesse Heist, the theft of royal German jewels, delves into the wartime story of the Nazi elite. Other items, which seemed less conspicuous, were sent via Army post. Watson sent a silver pitcher to his mother while Nash mailed a gold cutlery set to her sister in Wisconsin. Durant was able to send some items in diplomatic pouches, avoiding searches.

Nash refused to meet with the princess or give more information than a hollow promise the jewels would still be there when the family got the castle back. Over the next several months, and into 1946, the three continued to sell off gems and metal scraps here and there, amassing quite a decent amount of cash. No doubt they were riding high, assuming they were “getting away with it.” In February 1946, Nash received orders to return to the United States. She was to be separated from the Army, as her enlistment was up.

The Last Days of the Dachau Concentration Camp

But the officers were undeterred, and small items continued to go missing as everyone wanted some sort of souvenir to take home. After the Hessen family left, their estate became an officer’s club for use by the US Army. The beautiful castle and grounds were a perfect place for officers to get a little R&R, and offered outdoor activities, lodging, and dining. No doubt for many of the officers, the castle was the most opulent residence they had ever seen.

Finding the false wall, the assistant broke into it with a sledgehammer, behind which was the area where the box of jewels had been buried. The stories vary as to whether Nash ordered the cement patch investigated or if the box was found and brought to her attention. The family brought their most prized pieces to Wolfgang, who along with the estate manager Heinrich Lange, packaged the items neatly, creating an inventory for each package. One remained with the items; another went with Lange for safekeeping. The waterproof lining was soldered shut and a top put onto the box. She asked Lange to get a statement from Nash acknowledging the box had been found and a date upon which the items would be returned to the family.

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Watson traveled to Northern Ireland several times to sell gems and metals, giving some baubles to a girlfriend there to keep. Nash and Durant traveled across Switzerland on at least one occasion, selling gems and settings where they could. Though they unloaded a fair amount, not all of the gems were sold in Europe. Within the first week, a painting by Peter Paul Rubens and a sculpted marble hand went missing. Distraught, Nash went to authorities and an investigation was launched by the Army’s CID . In response to the theft, a check-in desk was set up and one of the original servants of the house was always situated by the door to watch for theft.

By November 1945, Nash was running a successful officer’s club, and had begun to hear rumors about buried treasure. Her assistant informed her that a German mentioned he knew where valuables were buried. Curiosity got the better of them, and Nash allowed her assistant to search the castle.

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Told to pack within four hours and leave, they were only allowed to take food, clothing, and a few personal items. The family fled, believing they had left some of their most valuable possessions well hidden. With the unimaginable treasures in hand, the trio began to discuss how to get items home. They could not simply take them home with them, it would be too obvious and the risk of getting caught was too likely. They took many of the stones out of their settings and sold the gold, silver, and platinum settings here and there.

In all, an estimated 30 boxes were shipped to the states between the three. Lange was the longtime manager of the von Hessen estates and business. For the last several days of its existence, before soldiers of the United States Seventh Army arrived, Dachau was a small, self-enclosed universe of decay and death. Part II of the story of the Hesse Heist focuses on the fate of the Hessen family and their estate. Part III of the story of the Hesse Heist tells the story of the discovery and theft of the jewels. The homer was well timed for the 2020 fourth-rounder out of Tennessee.

She was convinced by this point that the jewels had been stolen. The Astros’ No. 29 prospect clubbed a solo homer Wednesday that Trackman measured at 481 feet in Surprise’s 5-4 win over Mesa at Surprise Stadium. The ball traveled with an exit velocity of 114 mph, too, nearly 20 mph above the hard-hit standard of 95. In the basement of Kronberg Castle, staff dug a hole in the ground, buried the box, and covered the spot with cement.

A false wall was then built to hide the area in which the box was buried. The family was convinced of the safety of their priceless pieces. Back in the United States, Durant was on leave on the East Coast, trying to either sell or hide everything he had brought back. It was difficult to sell gems without paperwork, but Durant managed to unload several large ones, using a fake name at times. Such ornate items were found throughout the castle and left in place.

Nash was given the authority to use household items as needed and was charged with the safekeeping of the contents of the castle. An inventory, though not complete, had been taken, and dozens of desks, chairs, and other furniture had already been officially removed for use elsewhere by Army personnel. In January 1946, as Nash, Durant, and Watson continued selling off gemstones and precious metals, Princess Sophia was preparing for her second wedding. Nash declined all requests from Sophie to meet and return her jewels. So, the Hessens contacted the US Army office responsible for protecting German cultural and historic artifacts and asked for an investigation to be launched. When they were slow to act, Princess Sophia went straight to the Criminal Investigation Division in April and asked them to investigate.

Nash, born in Wisconsin in 1902, had been living with her husband and two older teenage children in Arizona. In 1940, she divorced her husband, and, two years later, lied about her age and joined the WAACs (Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps). On June 15, 1945, she was literally given the keys to the castle as the officer of the mess section at the club.

Durant returned to the United States on 30 days leave in March, taking more loot with him. However, unbeknownst to the trio, an investigation had already been launched into the disappearance of the jewels. In April 1945, elements of Patton’s Third Army arrived at the home of the von Hessen familyin Kassel, Schloss Friedrichshof, more commonly referred to as Kronberg Castle. Princess Margarethe was living in a cottage on the grounds, and Christoph’s wife, Princess Sophia and her four children along with Philipp’s children and other family members were living in the main home.

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The 100-room castle was full of lavish furnishings, gifts from Kaisers, Tsars, and Queens, even a collection of letters between Queen Victoria and her daughter Victoria. In June, it was all turned over to the care of WAC (Women’s Army Corps) officer, Captain Kathleen Nash. Daniels was set to play winter ball in Puerto Rico when he was informed he would be a last-minute replacement in the Fall League instead.

The Cool Gifts For Tweens Guide

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• Riwbox Cat Ear Bluetooth Headphones
• KABOOM! Explosive Science Kit
• Moto G6 Play with Alexa Push-to-Talk – 32 GB – Unlocked
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• Lululemon Modular Phone Crossbody Bag
• For the Kid Who's Glued to Their Smartphone

This portable speaker is a must-have for road-trips, sleepovers, camp-outs, and just about every other occasion in a teen or tween's life. Its battery lasts up to 15 hours, the speaker floats, and it's ultra-durable, so it'll get plenty of use. The latest line of MEL kits help teens learn to use common medical tools to diagnose virtual patients—perfect for a teen or tween interested in a health care career. This "if you can't beat them, join them" idea will turn interacting with their phone into a game. It's perfect for the teen or tween who can't put the phone down .

These adjustable bracelets were originally made to raise awareness for charities and they can be your tween’s way of supporting a cause or being as fashionable as possible. While any Pura Vida is a winner, we love this Be Good style because it has a beautiful blue centerpiece that is meant to spread good vibes. It is also wax coated to protect it from water and other elements and features a telltale, iron coated P charm to prove its authenticity. Buy it for your tween to be the coolest adult on the block.

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Best of all, they are machine washable so you can enjoy the easy maintenance of a product that is sure to last for years to come. Available in king and queen sizes to fit king and queen sized pillows. When my daughter was 12, pineapple was her favorite fruit. Another distinctive option, Brite Lite Tribe makes custom LED neon signs, using one of over a dozen fonts and 18 colors to write a name or message of your choosing.

Inspiring creativity, positivity, and passion for things kids care about. Women's Health participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. To read and save unlimited articles, sign up to become a Women's Health+ member. If she's always jet-setting somewhere new, you can't go wrong with a tried-and-true suitcase set. The spinner wheels make it a breeze to pull these through the airport, and the butterflies make it a cinch to spot them on the luggage carousel.

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And with a great pink color, this speaker will perfectly suit your tween’s super cool style. Harmonix, the creators of Rock Band and Dance Central are at it again. Dropmix is a music mixing game that let’s you create song mixes and it’s perfect for the little deejay in your life. You can choose which style you would like to play in; Freestyle, Clash or Party. You can compete with friends, with the app itself or just have fun coming up with your own mixes. 60 Drop mix cards are included featuring songs from today’s top artists.

The metal is 14K gold plated assuring it is tarnish resistant. The eye is available in natural turquoise, clear quartz, lapis lazuli or labradorite. The necklace hangs at 16” with a 2” extension and the pendant is .7x.4 inches making the necklace the perfect size for your tween, not too small but not overpowering either.

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This ah-do-rable wall print will upgrade your bedroom 10x thanks to the quirky design and totally uplifting message. This Glossier three-piece kit will get you there in no time. That means your giftee could definitely use a relaxing bath full of Lush goodies in their classic, sweet, fruity scent, Snow Fairy. For just $34, you can get endless '90s and Y2K hairstyles all while repping your Zodiac squad. Treat your pucker to the same sort of moisturizing love that you give to the rest of your face with this 3 piece lip care set that contains a balm, an oil, and a hydrating treatment. What one child thinks is cool, another may think is lame and vice-versa.

Share your love of them with the teen in your life (and don't forget to show them pics of you rocking the look in the '90s). These scrunchies have a hidden pocket inside, so they can hold on to their keys and cash, hands-free. Whether she's into astrology or not, this personalized gift will make her feel special. Each candle includes information about her personality traits and zodiac sign, based on her birthday. Start, there are plenty of great deals you can get right now. If you're hoping to buy someone in your life a Playstation 5 console, you'll want to start looking now -- they're still in short supply.

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It is perfect for tweens since it is durable and not too expensive giving her the perfect intro to the world of photography. And despite its low price tag, it has features like an automatic exposure measurements that ensure your tween takes the perfect photo every time. It also has a selfie lens, a macro lens adapter for close ups, a high key mode that allows you to take bright pictures with a soft look and an electronic shutter. It comes in a variety of colors so your tween can pick one that suits her style perfectly.

They make any space, no matter the size, look warm and inviting. Transparent clothespins run the length of this 17-foot-long string of LED lights, giving her the perfect place to display her Polaroids and other sentimental mementos. If she's starting to wear make-up or just needs a mirror for her skincare routine, she'll love this vanity mirror that has natural LED lights. After taking off on TikTok during the pandemic, these squishy, plush toys with adorable faces and unique backstories have become Gen Z's version of Beanie Babies. The neon and rainbow design here is very on-trendy, but there are so many options to pick from. Kimberly Gibbs maintains that anything Lululemon is high on her teenage twins' wish lists.

Every tween loves writing her thoughts and experiences down in a diary. This gift set makes her memory making a very special experience. It comes with 2 pom pom pencils, a bath bomb and a bookworm gummy jar so she can munch on something sweet while she journals. The book itself is adorable with a fuzzy cover that reads ‘tell me something good’. Your tween is sure to look forward to writing in this book every night and it will make a great memento of her youth for her to enjoy as she gets older.

Kids and adults alike love this full-sized and professional basketball hoop. A tempered glass backboard is modern and stylish, and the in-ground anchors make sure it’s not going anywhere. This is a tremendous value for the price — competitors start at $2,000 for the same thing. All the questions he doesn’t want to ask in fear of looking silly are answered in this manual for manhood, and everything is written in a fun way. At the end of this book, your tween or teen will know All The Manly Man Things. Prismacolor is known in the industry as a premier art supplier.

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Once your tween creates the mixes she loves, she can play them to unleash the party for herself, her friends and anyone that wants to give it a listen. These make a great backdrop for a bedroom, an outdoor scene or just about anywhere you choose to install them. Each curtain has 10 drooping string lights with 20 LEDs on a transparent wire.

If there’s one thing tween boys love, it’s their video games. Well, the new Madden 23is here, and the graphics are so real that you’ll wonder if you’re actually watching a live NFL game. Your tween will love the new “home field advantage” feature, which gives their home team some extra momentum. Of course, a video game obsession doesn’t magically stop when boys are no longer tweens, so this could be a great gift for your brother, too. The clever PowerA Moga XP5-i is a Bluetooth-enabled video game controller that works with Apple devices.