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The Phipps Theater and Center for the Arts
For three decades, The Phipps Center for the Arts been a place to explore, host and celebrate the arts. We are a destination for visual art, theater, song and dance in the St. Croix Valley of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Celebrate the creative spirit with us.
The Phipps Center opened in 1983 with a theater and classroom space, due in large part to the generosity of the William H. Phipps Foundation, in tandem with community support.
St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre at Hudson House Grand Hotel is located conveniently off Hwy. 94E in Hudson, Wisconsin only minutes from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre is one of the few dinner theatres in the nation providing wait staff served dinners to all of our guests. We offer casual fine dining with a variety of entrees. St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre...
The best the St. Croix Valley has to offer in musical theatre and comedy.
Light up Night
Come kick off the Holiday Season with Santa and the Hudson businesses as we light up the night!
Santa arrives with Elves in town, music in the air, candy canes and much more. With a wave of his hand, Santa turns the dark of night into the festive glow of the holiday lights. A sparkling evening in Downtown Hudson for kids of all ages.
Candlelight Stroll
Carriage rides down Old Toll Bridge Road and the streets are aglow with luminary candles to set the mood for this holiday event. Festively decorated shops and bistros will greet you with the sights and sounds of the season.Tasty treats tempt your senses while restaurants showcase the best of Holiday dining.
Hudson Businesses
Pier 500
Located in the heart of the historic St. Croix River Valley, Pier Five Hundred will tempt you with a chef driven, house-made menu of classic American fare. Pier 500 is owned and operated by a local, for the locals since 2005!
Whether you enjoy casual outdoor dining when the weather's warm, or a comfy cozy fireside booth in fall and winter, Pier 500 has an ambience that's sure to please.
We offer stunning views of the St. Croix River and the historic Hudson Pier as well as a spacious private dining area that can accommodate parties up to 30 people.
RESCO provides personalized B2B marketing and sales support services, specializing in the foodservice industry. From concept to completion, you can count on us to deliver successful campaigns, printing and fulfillment solutions, and qualified sales leads, RESCO does it all. Let us handle the details so you can focus on the bigger picture.
Phillips-Medisize is a global-leader in outsource design, development and technology-driven manufacturing. With unparalleled experience in advanced molding and assembly, Phillips-Medisize has become a dominant force in the medical device and diagnostics, drug delivery, primary pharmaceutical packaging, and commercial markets. The company has annual sales of over $600 million with 80% of the total revenue coming from drug delivery, medical device and diagnostic products, such as: disposable insulin pens, glucose meters, specialty inhalation drug delivery devices, single-use surgical devices and consumable diagnostic components.
Phillips-Medisize Corporation features a list of blue chip medical device, pharmaceutical and commercial customers. The company partners with its customers to provide design and development services, which accelerate speed to market of innovative products and then work with its customers to deploy advanced automated assembly and quality control technologies, which reduce manufacturing cost while improving quality.
Phillips-Medisize Corporation is headquartered in Hudson, WI and employs over 3,400 people in 14 locations throughout the United States, Europe, Mexico and China. The company also has design centers in Wisconsin, California, and The Netherlands.
Knoke's Chocolates
After absorbing Hudson's historic and cultural offerings you ought pay a visit to Knoke's Chocolates. MPR News photographer Jeff Thompson described the chocolates at Knoke's as "mighty." There are more than 70 handmade truffles made on site to seduce your taste buds. The caramels are impressive. Try the sea salted dark caramels. If paradise has a taste, this could be it. Knoke's also features old time nostalgic candies and ice cream.
History of Hudson
Hudson was settled in the summer of 1840 by Louis Massey and his brother in-law, Peter Bouchea. William Steets arrived at about the same time. Later that same year, Joseph Sauperson (commonly known as Joe LaGrue) took up residence. These four are considered Hudson's original inhabitants. Massey and Bouchea settled at the mouth of the Willow River, near the present-day First and St. Croix Streets. They had been part of the group who lived for some time along the river below Fort Snelling, which appears on some old maps as "Massey's Landing". The 1840s saw a few settlers making their appearance here — Captain John Page, the Nobles brothers, Dr. Philip Aldrich, Ammah Andrews, Moses Perrin, Colonel James Hughes, Daniel Anderson, and others.
Hudson was originally called Willow River. It was later named Buena Vista by Judge Joel Foster, founder of River Falls, after returning from the Mexican War where he fought in the Battle of Buena Vista. In 1852, Almon Day Gray, Hudson's first mayor, petitioned to change the name of the city to "Hudson", because the bluffs along the St. Croix reminded him of the Hudson River in his native New York.
A large number of settlers arrived in the 1850s and 1860s, many of whom were ancestors of today's residents. The lumber industry was the prime attraction of the area, and over time sawmills were established throughout the St. Croix Valley.
U.S. Highway 12 once crossed the St. Croix River on a toll bridge between Wisconsin and Minnesota, which provided revenue for the town. With the construction of Interstate 94, the toll bridge was removed, though the long causeway extending to the former bridge location is now open to the public as a pedestrian walkway.
Hudson has grown as a tourist destination in recent years with shops and restaurants on the St. Croix in its historic downtown, along with hotels and other businesses that serve traffic on Interstate Highway 94.


text: Once upon a time Liberals fought for freedom of speech. Freedom to protest things they don't like, freedom to protest the US military's involvement in what they felt were unjust wars, and even the freedom to burn our US flag – all protected under our Constitution. However lately Liberal extremists and Social Justice Warriors' protests have crossed over the line to domestic terrorism. Yes, I said it, terrorism. According to a wise Internet philosopher, once you use violence to achieve religious, ideological, or political viewpoints you are no longer a protester. You have become a terrorist, terrorizing people who want to have their voices heard. I'm not a Trump supporter, I'm just an American that grew up in a slightly different era than the millennials. Mr. Trump has no political authority – he's just a civilian and he is just using words that appeal to some people, aggravate some people, but the majority of us sane people just say "meh" and move on. Remember that whole "sticks and stones" thing? Trump is using words that people should just shrug off and "meh" if you don't like them, but instead they are getting their sticks and stones to silence him. Not only is it obnoxious, terroristic, and infringing on Trump supporters 1st amendment right – it's stupid. Stupid because it is only helping Trump. It is starting to frame Trump as the victim, and you know how America loves underdog stories. So if you don't want a President Trump then just ignore him and go to a rally for your preferred candidate instead. I'm pretty sure that the Trump supporters won't be waiting outside to pelt you with eggs.

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The lifespan of a Nigerian passport is 10 years, with an initial validity of five years. After the first five years, you are required to renew your passport, and after 10 years you will need to obtain a new passport, also called a reissue. When you renew your passport, a renewal sticker stating the next expiration date (five years from the renewal date) is placed on the observations page. You can renew your passport at the Passport Office of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), if you are within the country, or at the Nigerian embassy or consulate if you are outside the country.
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Find the nearest passport office, if you live in Nigeria. See a link in Resources for a list of NIS offices, zonal offices and passport offices around the country and their contact information.
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Contact the nearest NIS office and find out its specific procedures for renewal applications, such as whether an appointment is necessary or if walk-ins are accepted, what the renewal fee is and how you should make your payment. Make an appointment if necessary. Bring your passport, as well as the renewal fee, along to your appointment at the passport office.
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Contact the nearest embassy or consulate, if you are outside Nigeria, to find out what the policies for renewal are. Ask if walk-ins are accepted. Ask if you can mail in your passport. Find out how much it costs and how you should send in your payment. If you live close enough, then you may want to go in and have your passport renewed. If you are farther away, mail in your passport. See a link in Resources for a list of Nigerian consulates and embassies abroad and their contact information.
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Fahima Hossain
I first studied human rights while in the University of Dhaka in 1998. At first only learned about the very basic provisions of human rights. But later, when I started working as an advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, I realised that I need more detailed understanding of this subject. Most of the rights of Universal Declaration of Human Rights are incorporated in the constitution of Bangladesh. The provisions of the constitution are enforced in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh through the Writ[1] jurisdiction.
Under the Writ jurisdiction of our constitution a human rights lawyer can challenge discrimination and defend the rights and freedoms of people and organisations. However, after some years of working I came to an understanding that there is a vacuum in our legal system and the concept of human rights is still in its infancy in Bangladesh. Except the provisions incorporated in our constitution, the judges of Bangladesh are reluctant to refer international treaties and conventions. That is related to the insufficient knowledge of international law and maybe also the lack of willingness to know, because even if international instruments are ratified by the state, they cannot be enforced unless incorporated in the local legislation.
However, mere incorporation of human rights norms will not suffice. In order to properly implement those norms, enrich and develop our legal practice and culture, expertise and understanding is needed. Judges and other legal professionals play a crucial role here. In Bangladesh there are sometimes problems also with jus cogens norms and customary international law – norms and principles which are universally accepted and binding on all countries with or without ratification or a written document. There are no effective legal remedies for violations of such norms, if they are not incorporated into national legislation. Although the government of Bangladesh has ratified some international treaties, amendments of the constitution or other legal acts are needed to properly implement them.
I decided to study human rights to go in-depth with the questions of the legal system of Bangladesh and its compliance or non-compliance with international law. Thus, in my work as an advocate of the court I want to increase my capability to look at the cases through the lenses of human rights and, where possible, use human rights as an alternative route of argument in the courtroom or negotiations. I hope my practice and expertise will help to develop legal system and the work of the courts in Bangladesh out of its infancy in applying human rights and other international law.
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A local news reporter got a lot more than she bargained for when on-air video of her responding to a bully went viral yesterday.
Jennifer Livingston is a reporter for La Crosse, Wisconsin's CBS affiliate WKBT. Last week, she received an email from a viewer, writing, in part, "I was surprised to witness that your physical condition hasn't improved for many years. Surely you don't consider yourself a suitable example for this community's young people…I leave you this note hoping you'll reconsider your responsibility as a local public personality to present and promote a healthier lifestyle."
Livingston's husband is an anchor on the local nightly news there, and he posted the email on his public Facebook page, where it quickly inspired hundreds of comments. Yesterday, Livingston chose to respond on-air to the controversy.
"The truth is, I am overweight. You can call me fat," she said. "But to the person who wrote that letter, do you think your cruel words are pointing out something I don't see? You don't know me. "
She goes on to say that she wants everyone to learn something from this: "What really angers me about this is that there are children who don't know better. The Internet has become a weapon….If you were at home and talking about the 'fat news lady,' guess what? Your children are probably going to go to school and call someone fat."
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Livingston was also on the Today show this morning, where she reiterated that the reason she was going public with this was to draw attention to Internet bullying for children. Today host Savannah Guthrie read a statement from Kenneth Krause, the man who sent the original email. It read, in part, "Considering Jennifer's fortuitous position in the community, I hope she will take advantage of a rare and golden opportunity to influence the heath and psychological well-being of Coulee region children by transforming herself for all of her viewers to see over the next year, and, to that end, I would be absolutely pleased to offer Jennifer any advice to support she would be willing to accept."
He took out the name calling, but I'm going to go ahead and say that Krause's "concern" is more offensive than his original email. Livingston kindly pointed out that the man who emailed her probably meant well, but "his approach was totally inappropriate." She also stated that as a mom she wants her three daughters – whom she talks to about bullying – to see her standing up for herself.
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How to watch Dolphins vs. Patriots: Game time, live stream, TV coverage
The New England Patriots (6–0) hit the road to take on the Miami Dolphins (3–3) at Sun Life Stadium on Thursday.
The Patriots come to the game after a 30–23 win over the New York Jets last week. Tom Brady passed for more than 300 yards for the third time this season, finishing the game 34 for 54 with 355 yards and two touchdowns. Tight end Rob Gronkowski was Brady's top target, grabbing 11 receptions for 108 yards and one touchdown. Receiver Danny Amendola added a receiving touchdown to go along with 86 yards.
The Dolphins are riding a two-game winning streak after beating the Houston Texans, 44–26. Miami played its best game of the season, jumping out to a 41–0 lead over the Texans by halftime. Ryan Tannehill was nearly perfect, completing 18 of 19 passes for 282 yards and four touchdowns. The offense also got a boost from running back Lamar Miller, who carried the ball 14 times for 175 yards and a touchdown.
How to watch
Details for Thursday's game are below:
Kickoff: 8:25 p.m. ET
Live stream: The game can be live streamed here.
TV coverage: CBS
Radio: For Dolphins affiliates, click here. For Patriots affiliates, click here.
Team schedules
Sept. 10: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 28–21)
Sept. 20: at Buffalo Bills (W 40–32)
Sept. 27: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 51–17)
Oct. 4: BYE
Oct. 11: at Dallas Cowboys (W, 30–6)
Oct. 18: at Indianapolis Colts (W, 34–27)
Oct. 25: vs. New York Jets (W, 30–23)
Oct. 29: vs. Miami Dolphins (8:25 p.m. ET, CBS/NFL Network)
Nov. 08: vs. Washington Redskins, (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
Nov. 15: at New York Giants (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)
Nov. 23: vs. Buffalo Bills (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Nov. 29: at Denver Broncos (8:30 p.m. ET NBC)
Dec. 06: vs. Philadelphia Eagles (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox)
Dec. 13: at Houston Texans (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Dec. 20: vs. Tennessee Titans (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Dec. 27: at New York Jets (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Jan. 03: at Miami Dolphins (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Sept. 13: at Washington Redskins (W, 17–10)
Sept. 20: at Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 23–20)
Sept. 27: vs. Buffalo Bills (L, 41–14)
Oct. 4: vs New York Jets (L, 27–14)
Oct. 11: BYE
Oct. 18: at Tennessee Titans (W, 38–10)
Oct. 25: vs Houston Texans (W, 44–26)
Oct. 29: at New England Patriots (8:25 p.m. ET, CBS/NFL Network)
Nov. 8: at Buffalo Bills (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Nov. 15: at Philadelphia Eagles (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Nov. 22: vs. Dallas Cowboys (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
Nov. 29: at New York Jets (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Dec. 6: vs. Baltimore Ravens (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Dec. 14: vs New York Giants (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Dec. 20: at San Diego Chargers (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)
Dec. 27: vs Indianapolis Colts (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
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If you ever lost part of your deposit, when moving out of an apartment or rental home, you probably decided that you'll never allow that to happen again. This trusty list was made by landlords and property managers at 8z Rentals, that will help you remember everything necessary to keep your damage deposit!
1 – Twelve Months of Disrepair Can't be Cleaned in 24 Hours
Plan to move your stuff out 24-48 hours before returning your keys to be able to do a complete and thorough cleaning.
2 – Reduce Smoke Damage Even if Smoking is Allowed
Even if your landlord allowed smoking in the rental property, if you're a heavy smoker, it will take more to clean that property to be ready to rent. Smoke damage may require repainting, or an Ionizer to clean out the smoke smell from carpets and drapes. If the smell still can't be cleaned out, the carpet may have to be replaced.
3 – Transfer Your Utilities
Make sure to move utilities you're responsible for to your name when you move in, and take it out of your name immediately when you move out. You likely can't get reimbursed if you continue paying for the cable, Internet, water, heating or electricity bills for the next tenants.
4 – Reduce Carpet Wear and Tear
If your carpet was in good shape when you moved in to the property, there should not be visible wear and tear after just one year. If it looks a little tattered, it will need a good clean prior to returning your keys. An ordinary vacuum cleaner won't clean as well as a truck mounted vacuum. If you have a property manager, ask them for a recommendation of who to use, and make an appointment for them to come before your final walkthrough.
5 – Prevent Damage to Walls
Purchase adhesive hooks to hang pictures and decorations so that you will not damage or put holes in. DIY wall repairs can be difficult due to matching the paint color and the wall's texture.
6 – Don't Save the Repairs for Move Out
It is important to clean and make small repairs and replacements throughout your lease term. This will save you money after you move out (your landlord won't have to call a handyman and pay labor and parts, or a cleaning service to pay hourly.) Even if you can't make the repair yourself, having the replacement for the damaged or missing part there for the handyman, will save you money more of your deposit.
7 – Don't Skip the Move In Walk-Through Inspection
Make sure to do a thorough walk-through inspection when you first move in, documenting any existing damage with photos, and sending them to your landlord ASAP, to make sure you don't get stuck with the damage when moving out.
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Yahood-o-Hanood Ki SaazishJul 20th, 2011 | By admin | Category: Daily Nawa-i-Waqt, The Nation
Talat Hussain owes a favour to Nawa-i-Waqt. Following his stunningly poor report that laid the blame for violence in Karachi at the convenient scapegoat of President Zardari, Nawa-i-Waqt followed by placing the blame at an even more remote bogey – the Hindu-Zionist conspiracy!
According to an editorial in The Nation, recent statements by Interior Minister Rehman Malik prove that a Hindu-Zionist conspiracy is responsible for Karachi's violent gangs – a statement that was subsequently rubbished by Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wassan.
Unfortunately, there are some foreign elements in Karachi, but they're not Israeli. When an accidental explosion rocked Baldia last year, it wasn't a pile of Hindu suicide vests and grenades that detonated. But these were not the foreigners The Nation was looking for.
According to The Nation, "it is well documented, that no less than 67 percent of the illegal business of arms smuggling is in the hands of the Israelis". Despite an extensive search, we have been unable to discover any documentation that supports this claim. This is surprising since The Nation claims "it is well documented". We were able to find a 1997 report from the United Nations that includes the following section on illegal arms in South Asia:
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70. The problem of excessive and destabilizing accumulations of small arms and light weapons in South Asia was significantly shaped by the war in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1988. During that conflict, both sides in the cold war exported large quantities of both major conventional weapons and small arms and light weapons into the region. Today, Afghanistan is a leading source of unaccounted weapons. The conflict continues and much of the current inflow of weapons is due to illicit deals involving a circuitous network of manufacturers, buyers, suppliers and distributors which are able to operate because of a lack of State authority. There is a lack of cooperation among several States in the region that also contributes to the problems of covert supply and poor controls over small arms and light weapons.
71. Insurgents and terrorist groups, as well as drug traffickers, in the region are also supplied with small arms and light weapons by illicit or covert networks. This region is particularly plagued by illicit trafficking in explosives, especially improvised explosive devices which have been frequently used in armed attacks. Most armed groups are based overseas and conduct fund-raising abroad for the illicit procurement of arms and for violent acts in the region.
72. In this region, the production of and trafficking in drugs are directly linked to the proliferation and acquisition of small arms and light weapons. This problem, and illicit trafficking in weapons in general, is exacerbated by a lack of either local or international controls of land and maritime borders in certain States of the region.
It is possible that the editors at Nawa-i-Waqt have simply woven a false statistic from thin air?
Let us explore further the reality of illegal weapons markets that deal in the violent deaths of innocent Pakistanis. Below is a video that looks at the source of much of the illegal weapons that rain death on Pakistan.
Certainly illegal arms are available from Israel, USA, Russia, China, Germany, Italy…Everywhere in the world that makes weapons those are available in Pakistan. Also, sadly, guns handmade by Pakistani children are available.
But while the English language article in The Nation is misleading, the Udru language piece in Daily Nawa-i-Waqt adds a little mirch masala for the awam.
The Urdu article says that the trio consisting of India, Israel and USA mutually and individually conspires against Pakistan and the agenda of this "shaitani ittehad salasa" is to damage Pakistan sovereignty and malign the reputation of Pakistan. The piece also mentions that after 9-11 this "American" war has given a great opportunity to our enemies to conspire against us, especially India, a country that hasn't accepted the creation of Pakistan since 1947.
The Nawa-i-waqt piece also comes to this extremely "logical" conclusion that since our security agencies have found involvement of RAW in PNS Mehran attack, Indian terrorists surely must have sponsored these Israeli weapons found in Karachi. But Nawa-i-waqt ignores the fact that it was not RAW but Taliban who confessed to the attack on PNS Mehran. Of course, in the bizarre world of such conspiracy theories, Taliban is also part of the Hindu-Zionist conspiracy.
Then the piece says that this devilish trio is behind the current unstable conditions of Karachi are directly or indirectly responsible for target killings.
The most interestingly bizarre (read chatpatti) news that Nawa-i-Waqt breaks to its readers is that it claims that Indians themselves created the Mumbai attacks and they placed blame for them on Pakistan to malign Pakistan's image in the world:
The piece further asks the audience why our leaders use restraint against India even after presence of proof that points in their direction and tells us that our country's sovereignty and security depends on whether or not we choose to point fingers at India. Could it be because these 'proofs' are as elusive as Nawa-i-Waqt's statistical claims?
The repetition of misleading conspiracy theories by irresponsible media do nothing to inform the people or progress the nation towards a solution for serious issues like the bitter violence that cause the people to suffer daily. Though this latest conspiracy began by a statement of Interior Minister Rehman Malik, The Nation and Nawa-i-Waqt had the opportunity to provide an important correction to the Minister's statement by giving readers the facts. Instead, The Nation decided that 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend' and rather than correct the politician they take his conspiracy theory and make it even more sensational with fabricated statistics and accusations against a Hindu-Zionist bogey.
The Nation is correct in its conclusion that "it is essential to probe the matter to the finish and try to find out the sources of the funding of this vicious project of widespread destabilisation". But this cannot happen so long as media groups like Nawa-i-Waqt are exploiting tragedies to promote conspiracy theories instead of honestly investigating and exposing the truth.


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Despite rising optimism about economic growth, American consumers appear to still be struggling to keep their heads above water.
They may be making progress on paying down debt, but building up an emergency savings fund appears to be out of reach for most.
A new report by personal finance site Bankrate says more than half of consumers do not have enough money on hand to pay an unexpected $500 car repair bill. While these bills don't crop up every month, they do occur.
Not if, but when
"It's not a matter of if, but when an unexpected expense will pop up," said Jill Cornfield, a Bankrate.com analyst. "Our survey shows that just under half of adults surveyed said they or a family member had a major expense in the past 12 months."
So what happens when consumers face a major expense without the money to pay for it? Twenty-one percent said they would put it on a credit card, adding to their debt. Nearly as many said they would cut spending on other things, while 11% said they would turn to family or friends.
Unstated, but perhaps assumed, is that a number of consumers would turn to payday lenders, becoming more deeply mired in a cycle of debt.
College doesn't seem to help
College graduates tend to have more savings than non-graduates, but the Bankrate study found nearly half of the highest income households – those earning more than $75,000 a year – don't have enough money to cover a $500 car repair bill.
Interestingly, the Bankrate study found Millennials are most likely to have the savings on hand to cover an unexpected expense. Yet another study suggests it is this generation that is falling behind financially.
The advocacy group Young Invincibles has analyzed Federal Reserve Data and says Millennials earn about 20% less than Baby Boomers did at their stage in life. Even Boomers without a college degree were doing better financially than their Millennial children who did go to college.
"Too many career colleges charge high prices, but fail to adequately train students for the job market, leaving them under mountains of debt with few prospects," said Christopher Nellum, Policy Director of Young Invincibles.
Nellum said for-profit schools, in particular, fail the "gainful employment test."
What to do
Building an emergency fund is one of the most-cited financial goals of consumers in 2017. Personal finance experts we recently interviewed offered tips for starting a savings plan, even when the budget is tight as a drum.
Michelle Perry Higgins, Principal and Financial Planner of California Financial Advisors, in San Ramon, Calif., says consumers living paycheck-to-paycheck should start small, trying to save as little as 1% out of each paycheck. To prevent backsliding, she recommends making savings to these accounts a non-discretionary systematic withdrawal.
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You should have an equivalent of an undergraduate degree at level 2:2 (or higher) in a relevant biological, biomedical or biomolecular science subject. Students with alternative qualifications will be looked at on a case by case basis.
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Stem cells are utilised in various ways in modern biosciences. Especially in Neuroscience, use of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from patients and genome engineered pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) has recently provided us with a new complimentary human brain disease model system. In addition, this provides researchers with the ability to follow human neural development in a dish, and possibilities of generating cell sources for regenerative therapies. The Master of Research (MRes) in Stem Cell Neurobiology is designed to provide you with greater knowledge, understanding, experience, and skills in this fast developing and innovative field.
Cardiff University has internationally recognised stem cell scientists and neuroscientists who will deliver lectures to this programme and will also offer research project opportunities. In addition, the programme includes advanced practical training in the Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute (NMHRI). Moreover, you will develop key skills such as scientific writing, research presentation, statistics and bioinformatics that are essential skills required by modern scientists.
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This is a digital draft-at-home pattern for a stunning full length
French evening gown from 1933. Square neckline front and back bodice is
joined forming cape sleeves. The openings on top are retained at the
shoulder by a loop/ buckle. There is a self-drafted cummerbund at the
waist and a very full gored skirt bottom.
Silk Crepe Recommended: 1 meter wide, approx. 3.5 meters, contrast in 1 meter wide, 50 cm.
The original source material didn't include a sketch of the back of the dress. However, the back is nearly identical to the front of the gown, with a slightly higher square-cut.
This gown has so many uses. It would make an amazing, show-stopping wedding dress, the perfect evening gown to put others to shame, or a unique and timeless prom dress.
Fabric: this pattern requires approximately 4 meters (about 4 1/2 yards).
This is a pattern from a French pattern drafting system fairly similar to the Lutterloh golden rule patterns. You will be able to draft a pattern to your exact size from the miniature pattern template and specially designed rulers. To draft any of these special patterns to doll, children, and adult sizes is easy. Rulers are available to draft the pattern as small as a 5 1/2" bust/ hip to as large as a 60" bust/ hip and the pattern will be scaled perfectly every time. ALL RULERS ARE INCLUDED WITH THESE PATTERNS.
The pattern includes basic markings and notches that show you how they fit together, and indications such as dotted lines for cutting on the fold. I have included several pages of instructions that I have translated from the original French personally. The illustrated instructions show you how to easily draw your pattern pieces from the miniature pattern template using your special ruler.
These patterns were marketed originally to both home seamstresses and professionals alike and assume that you have a basic understanding of clothing construction.
Difficulty level: These patterns might be a bit difficult for the beginner but an intermediate level home seamstress would probably have little trouble. The evening gown patterns are a bit more complex than average, especially as these come with no actual sewing instructions. Please keep this in mind as you purchase.
For a complete tutorial on drafting your pattern including photos, check out this blog post. It really takes something a bit intimidating and makes it quite easy!
For frequently asked questions about this type of pattern, click here.
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Genesee River (Charlotte Area) is a 6.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Rochester, New York that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, nature trips, birding, and canoeing and is best used from June until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
nature trips
paddle sports
bird watching
wild flowers
There is a nice path that starts about where the current Charlotte bridge is and runs toward the city along the river. A little stretch (maybe 1/4 of a mile) of the trail goes out onto a wooden path that runs through the water. There are some nesting swans down there, other birds and the occasional snapping turtle. The Charlotte park and pier out to the lighthouse is a nice walk too, but the points between these two trails isn't too pleasant because your walking through traffic and parking lots and if you don't know the river path is there, your going to miss it. On the plus side, there are plenty of restaurants and burger joints around to get something to eat. The park also has a vintage (1915?) carousel that operates during the summer.


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Because of this achievement, we rank as one of the leading retail service providers in the U.S., servicing the technology needs of specialty retailers since 1985, with offices that expand across two coasts in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and New York.
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Netflix is looking to launch in Spain later this year, according to local media reports that were relayed by Variety earlier this year. This means Netflix could launch in Spain as early as September. The streaming service has reportedly already negotiated rights to launch in Spain, and TV manufacturers are preparing to carry the Netflix app in Spain this year.
If the report is true, it will be Netflix's second attempt to launch its services in Spain. In June 2011, Netflix made an attempt at launching in Spain and offered lucrative deals to Spanish distributors for their content. However, the company never went ahead with its attempt because of high piracy levels in Spain.
Find TV Shows And Movies Across Popular Streaming Services
Moreflicks allows users from around the world to find out exactly what's available on Netflix, Crackle, Vudu, BBC, and Fox. This opens up a wide range of available content, and it does it all in one place, so you don't have to browse each of the sites individually to find something entertaining to watch.


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Archive for June, 2017
Being Prepared is Being Ready for Your Kitchen Appliance Repairs
There are so many things in our modern world that we take for granted. Things we could never have known we would ever need twenty years ago, like cell phones, personal laptop computers, and smart watches. Now, we order our daily lives around them, not paying much attention to what we would do without them.
Many of these everyday things are the major appliances in our kitchens. We need them and use them on a daily basis but often we do not have a plan for what would happen if any one of them broke down. The major appliances that would cause the most chaos around the house is they went down are the refrigerator, the stove, and the dishwasher.
Just a few years ago in 2014, it would cost about somewhere between $
Choosing the Right Garbage Pickup Company for Your Sanitation Needs
Many residential cities are moving toward a private, commercial, garbage pickup service model. This means that residents are required to choose their own waste management service. If you live in a city that follows this model, it can be difficult to choose the best garbage pickup service for your need. It?s just garbage after all, right? Actually, choosing the right garbage pickup service is important to ensure that all of your yard waste and recycling needs are being met.
Understand pickup schedules
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Taking a break from strutting the runway, a bevy of models attended the Vogue Foundation Gala during Couture Fashion Week held at the Palais Galliera on Wednesday (July 9) in Paris, France.
Joan Smalls: The model wore an exotic piece from Givenchy's Fall 2014 collection which featured a sleeveless dress with a snakeskin bodice with an embellished neckline and a pleated sheer skirt. As always, a perfect 10 from H2T.
Karlie Kloss: The model wore a slinky black frock with diamante spaghetti straps and an asymmetrical-cut skirt styled with Stuart Weitzman 'Nudist' sandals and a bronzed clutch. As always, I find her red carpet style to be like a match which just won't ignite.
Anja Rubik: The model wore an Atelier Versace Fall 2014 look, donning a white shirt and a shimmering silver ultra mini skirt styled with Versace black peep-toe boots with gold hardware and a silver choker. There is nothing appealing to me about this look.
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Looking for some used books? Hate dealing with Amazon? Check out UsedIsBetter.com. Run by some close friends that I want to help out if I can :)
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Huh? – Canon warranty and promo stupidity
I recently purchased a camera and then emailed the scanned warranty card together with the invoice to their email address as indicated on the card. I got a reply from them that included this note:
To register the 3-year warranty, kindly visit our website at www.canon.com.ph and click the Promo Redemption Portal. By the way, the PS G12 comes with a 2Gb iPod Shuffle. The said items can be redeemed by also registering online. You may also click the link below:
Please note that the email address only accept yahoo or hotmail and the maximum size to upload the sales invoice is 500kb only. By the way, please do not use slash (/) or dash (-) in the form to prevent error and the serial number it must be digits only.
Do they have an exclusive tie-up with Yahoo or Hotmail that we can't use a different domain?
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Tis the season! A Parang mix from Marflix is my only concession to Christmas, but man it's a good one. Then we got M'Siou Rigolitch with a balkan-swing-punk-metal excursion and some afro-latin-funk-house from Empresarios
I had to include at least one Christmas themed mix this week, and if you listen on you'll understand it had to be this one. Marflix is your guide to the world of Parang.
Parang is a seasonal folk music from Trinidad played around Christmas time. It's very likely that Parang was brought to Trinidad by Venezulan migrants. Parang is usually played by small bands with Cuatro, Guitar, Shak Shak (Maracas), Toc Toc (Claves), Mandoline, Bass Box and other instruments. In Trinidad, traditional parang music is largely performed around Christmas time, when singers and instrumentalists (collectively known as the parranderos) travel from house to house in the community, often joined by friends and neighbours. While the traditional Parang is sung in Spanish, the modern version – Parang Soca – is in English.
Marflix – We Parangin 2011 by Faluma
DOWNLOAD: Marflix – We Parangin 2011
Mastamind – What Is Christmas Without a Rum
RemBunction – Macafouchette
Ajala – Bring Yuh Rum (buy this track: buy at Amazon.DE)
Ricardo Drue – Fork
Sliver & Ice – Eating Everything
Da Spirits – Sweet Bread
Preacher – Ah want a liquor
Leon Coldero – Ron
Marcia Miranda – Bring Out De Ham
Annoited – Brint Out The Rum
Scareface – Free Drinks
King David – Trini Christmas
Generation X – Christmas Again
Sharla Dianne – Christmas Morning
General Grant – House_to_house
Ken "Professor" Philmore – Christmas Stagger
Ataklan – Christmas Stagger
Sheldon Blackman – Home 4 Christmas
Bunji Garlin – What is Christmas
Scarface – Theifing Santa
Gen-Ex – Ah Different Christmas
Jadee – Ah Touching Down
Renice – Ah Sweet Christmas
Denise Belfon & The Family – Mandolin Fiesta
RemBunction – Baila La Parang
Baron feat. H2o Phlo – De Sweetest Christmas Lime
Ziggy Rankin – Woman For Christmas
Leon Coldero – Bella Trinidad
Patch – All I Want For Christmas
Crazy – Maria
D' Chancellor – Rum and Parang
Annesia – Bobolups
Creig Camacho – Garlic Pork
3rd Bass – Who Party Is Dis
Ronoman – Bachellor
3 Amigos – Rum Confessions
Patch – Nothing
Shaft – Tabanca Christmas
Chucky – Ole Time Christmas
Pelf – Last Brush
KMC – Iceless Christmas
D' Chancellor – Why Yuh Drink Meh Rum?
Francine – Hurray Hurray
Bindley B – Santa Say
Crazy and Friends – More love for christmas
Neisha "jus' tis" Guy – I pay fuh dat
Young Voice – Loving Neighbor
Marcia Mirinda – Rund de Bread
Fuki – Suzie
Relator – Bottle & Spoon
Merc – Puncheon
Sprangalang – Bring Drinks
Chai – De Parang Cyah Done
M'Siou Rigolitch
Appearances by The Dreadnoughts and Diablo Swing Orchestra near the beginning – whose albums Polka's Not Dead and Sing Along Songs for the Damned & Delirious are two of the finest of the last ten years – cemented this on my must-listen list. Obviously not a huge amount of mixing on show here with mostly rock based tunes, but the selection is epic, a real education for anyone wanting to dip their toe in these waters…
Kyyhylly – Alamaailman Vasarat
Vodka Inferno Diablo – Swing Orchestra
Goblin Humppa – The Dreadnoughts
Soupe ! Porcs ! Moutons ! – Jabul Gorba
God Is Busy, May I Help You? – Kultur Shock
Da Mama – Russkaja
Gankino Horo – Farmers Market
Jaj, A Világ! – Napra
Bubamara – Boikot
Ciocarlia (Live) – Gert Wilden & Orchestra
Immigraniada – Gogol Bordello
Yidu Tramvayem – Haydamaky
Lentava Mato – Alamaailman Vasarat
Meecztow Revolution – Flying Pooh
Chabib Diare – Cankisou
Villain – The Barons Of Tang
Cuidado – Vicious Hairy Mary
Marsz Turecki – Brathanki
Heavy Nagila – Boney Nem
Deep afro latin tropical vibes right here from Empresarios.
Empresarios – Sabor Del Año Mix – December 2011 1 by Empresarios
1.) Empresarios – Sentimiento (Original Mix)
2.) Javi P3z – De Rhumba (Original Mix)
3.) Quantic & His Combo Barbaro – Un Canto A Mi Tierra (J Boogie Remix)
4.) Kidboy – Change De Manteca (Original)
5.) Captain Planet feat Fredy Massamba – Dame Agua (Original Mix)
6.) Empresarios – Bestia (Original Mix)
7.) Captain Planet feat Fredy Massamba – Ningane (Original Mix)
8.) Mr. Confuse – En Movimiento (Una Mas Trio Remix)
9.) Empresarios – Bailando (Bobby C Sound Remix)
10.) Valique – The Journey (The Uptown Fellaz Remix)
11.) Anto Vitale – Majico (Doruk Ozlen Remix)
12.) Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel – Sexmachina (Extended Version)
13.) Dubtribe – Do It Now (Tom Middleton's Cosmic Dub Mix)
14.) Second Sky – Art of Influence (Empresarios Remix)


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Lawson Creek Heritage Walk
The trailhead to the Lawson Creek Forestry Heritage Walk is located on the west side of the Pinecrest Bridge at the top of Pinecrest Drive. Look for the sign marked "Lawson Creek Forestry Heritage Walk". A few hundred metres from the trailhead, the remains of Shields Log Dam and Flume Pond remind us how deeply rooted West Vancouver has always been to the forest that surrounds it.
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Distance: 5 km loop
- Elevation gain: ~300 metres
- Estimated completion time: 3.5 hours
For more information, please contact the Parks Department.
Well-behaved dogs are allowed on the Lawson Creek Forestry Heritage Walk. Check out Dogs in Parks for more information, including off-leash parks in West Vancouver, licensing and more.
Trail Information
Here's a brochure with information and history on this great West Vancouver Walk.


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Games of the XXIX Olympiad
Beijing (CH)
8 August - 24 August 2008
On 13 July 2001, Beijing won the right to hold the 2008 Olympic Games when the IOC voted in favour of the Chinese capital at the expense of four other cities (Toronto, Istanbul, Paris and Osaka) bidding to host the Games. The thought that China should get the Olympic Games was barely imaginable at the time of the 2001 Moscow IOC Congress, due to a variety of factors, but hope that the Games would result in improvements dispelled possible reservations.
The construction of all 31 Olympic venues in Beijing was well underway by 2007, with six venues also built outside the capital and 59 training centres. Approximately 40 billion US dollars were spent on the Games.
As the number eight is considered lucky in China, the opening ceremony took place on 08.08.2008 at eight minutes past eight in the evening in the spectacular "Bird's Nest" Olympic stadium. The breathtaking spectacle, which showcased unbelievable precision and stunning special effects, was watched by a global television audience of four billion people.
Hong Kong
An integral part of the Chinese bid had been the proposal to hold the equestrian events in a centre to be constructed outside the capital city. But, three years later, the Organising Committee (BOCOG) declared that they could not guarantee a disease-free zone for the horses near Beijing and proposed that the equestrian events be held in Hong Kong.
There was considerable debate on this issue at the FEI General Assembly in April 2005, but the Chinese proposal to use Hong Kong, with its in-depth knowledge of importing equine superstars – albeit racehorses not sport horses – was recognised as a valid alternative and it was agreed that it would be the headquarters for equestrian sports at the 2008 Olympic Games. The Hong Kong Jockey Club's Sha Tin racecourse was earmarked as the main venue and the Beas River Country Club golf course, some 23km away, selected as the site for the cross country. There were downsides however, most notably the higher temperature and humidity compared to Beijing and also that the Games would take place in the Typhoon season.
Quarantine and bio-security measures included a 60-day pre-export residency in an approved country, compulsory veterinary supervision for 30 days prior to export, 7-day pre-export quarantine and 10-day post-arrival isolation with no contact permitted between Olympic and local horses.
Approximately 300 horses from more than 40 nations accompanied by 140 attendants and 96,000 kgs of equipment travelled to Hong Kong on an estimated 56 flights. The airports of Amsterdam, London Stanstead, New York, Los Angeles and Sydney were designated by BOCOG as hub airports. In Hong Kong the horses stayed in specially constructed state-of-the-art air-conditioned boxes, 3.6 x 3.6 metres, with the temperature set at 23°C.
There were, in the rules for the three equestrian disciplines, one major and several smaller changes:
- Jumping: The team competition was now held over two days, over two different courses. Only 35 riders were allowed to ride in the individual final-as compared to 45 in Athens.
- Dressage: Only three starters were permitted per country, all to count, allowing more countries to participate. This was certainly the major change, approved by the FEI General Assembly of 2005. For the individual rankings only the percentages of the Grand Prix Special and the Kür to Music were added together.
- Eventing: Eventing: The same format was used as that employed for the first time in 2004. The first fall (of rider or horse) incurred elimination – as compared to two falls of the rider previously.
Games Facts & Figures
- 204 nations
- 10,942 athletes (4637 women; 6305 men)
- 28 Sports - 302 events
- 100,000 volunteers (70,000 Olympic Games, 30,000 Paralympic Games)
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The Team
Cynthia Gabriel
Cynthia Gabriel, is easily recognized as a key human rights advocate in Malaysia. She has spent most of her professional life in the field of advancing and promoting human rights, good governance and democratic freedoms. Cynthia has also worked on UN contractual research work in the area of migrant and refugee research and their vulnerabilities towards HIV/ AIDS. Much of her time has been devoted to building and shaping the work of leading human rights advancements in Malaysia and across the globe. In recognition of this she was elected Vice President of the global advocacy group, the Paris based International Federation for Human Rights (2004-2009), and has recently set up a policy centre called the Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4).
Ahmad Farouk Musa
Ahmad Farouk Musa was a trained cardiothoracic surgeon and an ardent researcher who had presented his work across Asia and Europe. He is the founder and Director of Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF), an intellectual movement and a think tank focusing on youth empowerment and promotion of intellectual discourse and reformation. He is also a Vice-Chairman of BERSIH 2.0, a powerful coalition of civil societies promoting clean and fair elections. He works for the promotion of democracy and establishment of civil society and had delivered talks related to Islam at the national and international conferences.
Tan Sri Simon Sipaun
Tan Sri Simon Sipaun held senior positions in the Sabah State Civil Service, including the State Training Officer, the Permanent Secretary of Local Government, Ministry of Communications and Works, Ministry of Finance, the Secretary of Natural Resources and Deputy Secretary of State. His last position before retirement was State Secretary from 1988 to 1993. From October 1993 to November 2003, he was Chairman of the Sabah State Civil Service Commission. He was appointed as the Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), by the Yang di Pertuan Agong on April 24, 2000 and was elected as Vice Chairman of SUHAKAM on October 13, 2003.
Richard Y. W. Yeoh
Richard Y. W. Yeoh has 26 years' international corporate and banking experience in Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa and the U.S. Former Petaling Jaya City Councillor (2008-2013). Former Executive Director of Transparency International Malaysia (2006-2008). Active since 2003 in initiatives and advocacy work pertaining to democratic reform, corporate governance and transparency in Malaysia and the ASEAN region. Recent involvements include the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus (AIPMC), the Steering Committee of the Initiative toward the formation of the Inter-faith Commission of Malaysia (IFC), the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Caucus on Good Governance and Bersih Coalition for electoral reform in Malaysia.


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Simon and I would like to heartily thank our friends for their help and devotion.
The wonderfully trusty -can-do Tom for whom it seems nothing is too much trouble.
Gypsy Paul, wherever you now are, who added joy and ease to our everyday machinations.
Sebastian and Jonatan of Rest Your Eyes Productions - the coolest twins on the planet and whose insight and creative eye lead us to what you've just seen in motion.
Sarah at Castle Design who, in building this web site was perfectly professional, prompt and pregnant.
the lighting of the first fire in the new oven with our dear friend Paul who built it....


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In 1973, Arthur Fiedler, long-time conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, introduced the Holiday Pops. The celebration was called "A Pops Christmas Party" and featured the Tanglewood Festival Chorus. Typical of Fiedler's Pops, the concert was aimed at a mass audience, with accessible, crowd-pleasing musical selections. Over the years, the Holiday Pops has included narrations of "The Night Before Christmas" (some featuring special guests like Boston's former mayor Thomas Menino), audience sing-a-longs, and guest choirs and choruses.
In 1985, the Holiday Pops was televised for the first time. Forty-one years later, the Holiday Pops is still going strong. This year, the performance, which takes place in Boston's Symphony Hall, features former Pops conductor and composer John Williams's score to the holiday-themed film Home Alone. The program runs until December 31.


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I reviewed this book back on July 21, 2013 and found it truly unusual. Now, it is on for free.
Here is my review. Read, then check out the link to pick the book up for free.
Don't cry, I'm sorry to have deceived you so much, but that's how life is.
― Vladimir Nabokov, Lolita
I never realized before there were so many ways to die. So many ways to kill people. Why are there so many deadly weapons?"
Clapp rubbed his lip and looked down at her. "Listen, Miss Gilbert. I've come to figure that man is the only deadly weapon. Take a gun. It's an absolutely harmless thing—even makes a good honest paperweight—until some man gets his hands around it. You can strip a gun down to its basic parts and it's lost its power. You can reduce a man to his chemical elements, but you've always got the spirit of whatever you call it left. And that spirit will find some damned way to do evil.
― Wade Miller, Deadly weapon
There are secrets. Secrets hidden between the darkness of the world and the darkness of the human soul. Secrets wander amongst the lost, where only the dead are truly free. Secrets live within the darkness, sucking away the human soul, leaving a shell of nothing but horror.
Barry Ryan is learning about secrets. His personal secret, that he is dying of an inherited disease. The bigger secret, hidden under layers of history, that there is something strange, very strange, about his family and where he came from. An adopted child, Barry has done well in his life. A famous sculptor, Barry has friends, a career, and an adoptive family that loves him. But with only a familial match capable of giving him the marrow transplant he needs to survive, Barry must return to his roots, return to the shadows of the past – the shadows and secrets of a place called Auraria.
With his sister, and her boyfriend, Barry begins his trip to Auraria. And thus begins a trip to Hell. But a Hell of whose creation? Layers of lies and superstition and death fill the pages of "Beneath the Veil." I was immediately drawn into the story, as reality becomes merely a memory. As truth and physics and geography twist and turn upon themselves, into a horror no longer dreamed, but lived.
The story itself was well written and convincingly frightening. The characters themselves are believable, though they could have been a bit better 'fleshed out' in my opinion, though some would say that doing so would cause the story to drag a bit. To each their own. The author doesn't lead you by the hand through the book, you must come to some of your own conclusions, and this is not a book tied up in a tidy little bow at the end. It is, however, extremely creative, and, for a horror novel, ended in a deeply thoughtful manner. Overall, I found there were some small missteps, but I am quite comfortable with my rating. If you are a lover of horror, mystery, or thrilling ghost stories, this is most certainly going to interest you.
Beneath the Veil: A Novel
William McNally
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Successful sculptor Barry Ryan is in search of a blood relative for his bone marrow transplant; being adopted, he must travel to the town of Auraria where a genealogist has traced his ancestry. His adoptive sister Jen and her boyfriend Jackson join Barry on the trip, but what they find is a town abandoned. Except for the dead who never really left.
By day, the creatures that inhabit this town are but ghostly remnants of their former selves. At night, however, they transform into a physical and lethal form.
There's no escaping Auraria with all roads leading back to where they started, and Barry, Jen, and Jackson know that joining a band of survivors is their only hope. Struggling against his own dark urges, Barry flees to an old, abandoned plantation.
It is at this plantation, Barry's familial home, that he discovers his own tragic heritage. That his family is under the control of an evil entity called Evangeline due to a series of events initiated over a hundred years earlier by Ezra Rhodes, Barry's distant relative.
Mixing science fiction with horror, and the real with the supernatural, William McNally brings to life a world where the past maintains a firm grip on the present, and man's own fatal desires are brought disturbingly to light. Readers of Stephen King and Dean Koontz will delight in this chillingly oppressive tale.


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Australia Zoo
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Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo celebrated Bindi Irwin's fourteenth birthday today with free entry for all children, so we were there (along with most of homeschooling southeast Queensland). This is the first time we've been to Australia Zoo, and I was thankful that my dad accompanied us on this outing to lend a hand and provide moral support.
This trip about an hour and a half north was the first big outing we've taken in our new bus. I packed some extra items as we hoped to stay overnight at a friend's, and once everyone was in their seats, we were off. The bus is easy to drive and has more power than our horse truck in New Zealand, so it was a pleasure to be on the road again.
Finding the zoo was quite easy. Once we were north of Brisbane, the signs kept assuring us that we were on the right road — Steve Irwin Way — and the distance to Australia Zoo.
One reason that we haven't been to Australia Zoo before is because the cost seems way too high. Adult tickets are $59, and a family pass (with three children) is $189. The fact that children were free today is what made a visit especially attractive — well, that and the fact that we wanted to try out our new rig.
In the shuttle, I realised what an enormous task I have before me in suddenly becoming a single parent. Although my ever-patient dad was on hand to help with the girls, they all wanted to be sitting next to me or on my lap. I just don't have enough surface area to go around, and so — as a family — we will have to make the necessary adjustments in our attitudes so that no one misses out on attention or affection.
When we reach the tiger exhibit, it's just in time for the show. Handlers demonstrate the ways that they train the tigers so that simple medical procedures like checking teeth and taking blood can be performed without knocking the tigers out.
Of course, it wouldn't be Australia Zoo without a large number of Australian animals. First up, we saw koalas — up close and even touchable!
A large number of kangaroos lounge in a park area, and food can be bought and offered to them. When we were approaching the roos, a man came up to us and gave me a packet of roo-food.
This small gesture reminded me that we are still a specially-blessed family and can experience the sparkles of generosity wherever we go. Although I sometimes feel like the world has caved in on me, our children don't need to know this emotional burden. They can grow up in freedom and love, believing that strangers will be kind to us as we are kind to others too.
Australia Zoo also features a great variety of native birds. They are contained in a large, netted enclosure, and are easy to approach. If we had been more relaxed at this point of our excursion, we could have spent a lot of time looking at the various birds. But we were hungry, so we continued on quite quickly.
Finally we reach the food-court, only to discover that the only food we can purchase is the last two remaining cups of hot chips… and ice-creams. Sometimes the hard decisions are taken out of my hands, and it's ice-creams all around — buoying up the girls with energy and life!
We didn't see any of the really big shows like the reptile encounter in the "Crocoseum", but our time at Australia Zoo was a great way to start getting out and about as a smaller family unit. I'm going to make sure I have food with me next time so our girls don't languish like they did today, and we'll adjust to having only one adult to pay attention to all four children.
All in all, I think I would return to Australia Zoo to see the exhibits we missed. I'm thankful we visited in the winter-time, because I can see how it would be very hot and unpleasant in the summer. As for paying full price to see everything… I don't think that's likely — it doesn't seem worth the money asked for the full price. We'll wait until we can get free entry for the children again.


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Katherine Haik hosts the Miss Teen USA pageant this evening in Las Vegas as her one-year rein comes to an end.
An active member of her youth group at First Baptist Church in Franklinton, Louisiana, in 2015 Katherine became the youngest-ever contestant to win the pageant.
Alas, the then 15-year-old high school freshman did not earn her victory without making a certain compromise – disregarding the Scripture advising that "women should adorn themselves in respectable attire, with modesty and self control."
Well, one needn't be prudish to wonder whether sashaying across a stage in high heels and a teensy bikini fits the Biblical definition of "modesty." Especially, for an underage girl like Katherine.
But let those of us who have never compromised our Christian values for the sake of expediency cast the first stone. For all of us who are not perfect have compromised and fall short of the glory of God.
And in the case of Katherine, now 16-years-old, she has redeemed herself in the eyes of this Christ follower.
That's because she was one of the influential voices that persuaded the Miss Teen USA organization, which produces the annual pageant, to do away with the swimsuit competition.
Katherine initially faced pushback from pageant organizers. They argued that the swimsuit competition, long a staple of "beauty pageants," was meant to judge the fitness and athleticism of pageant contestants (wink, wink).
The outgoing Miss Teen USA refused to back down. "I have been an athlete my entire life," she said. "As a member of a softball team and a competitive dance team, I spend a lot of time in athletic wear."
And so it is this evening that the swimsuit competition – which more accurately could have been labeled the sexual objection portion of the program – has been replaced by a less immodest "athleisure" competition.
No, the Miss Teen USA contestants will not be attired in sweat suits or fencing gear or other such less-than-flattering athletic garb. They will model work-out attire routinely seen at fitness clubs.
Of course, some will complain that organizers of the Miss Teen USA pageant have succumbed to "political correctness." And some others will suggest that elimination of the pageant's swimsuit competition is nothing less than surrender to the radical feminist agenda.
But what Christ follower is sanguine about his or her underage daughter (or granddaughter) being ogled at a bikini contest?
And what Godly parents do not discourage daughters from wearing clothing so revealing, so immodest, that it invites the prurient thoughts, stirs the illicit sexual desire, of not only boys their age, but also grown men?
Indeed, we see all too often what can happen to young girls who unknowingly cross paths with wicked young or older men.
Just two years ago, for instance, 18-year-old Jared James Abrams hacked the laptops of several young women, including Cassidy Wolf, the 2013 Miss Teen USA. The computer geek took control of their webcams and snapped videos and photos of the girls as they undressed.
Abrams contacted Cassidy, threatening that he would post the nude photos he hacked from her webcam unless she sent him racier photos, a nude video and give him a private 5-minute sex show on Skype.
"Please remember I'm only 17," the Miss Teen USA pleaded, "Have a heart."
The teen-age "sextortionist" was unmoved. "I do not have a heart," he shouted at Cassidy, adding, "age doesn't mean a thing to me."
Abrams is like a lot of males who prey upon females. If a female wears sexually-alluring attire – like a bikini – the predator considers her fair game. And it matters not to him how young she is.
That's why Katherine Haik was just the right girl to reign as Miss Teen USA for such a time as this.
By persuading pageant organizers to do away with the bikini competition, she stuck a blow not only for under-age girls like her and Cassidy Wolf, but women of all ages who sometime feel they must compromise their modesty to get ahead.


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OLYMPIC REVIEW19Canadian NOC Holdssport summitThe Canadian NOC, inpartnership with SportCanada, recently held its first National SportFederation LeadershipSummit in Ottawa. Theevent brought together52 of the NOC's member organisationswith a view to building a strong relationship andsense of communitybetween the variousgroups; fosteringdialogue andunderstanding betweenthe federation leaders;and identifying tools andpractices to help build ahigh-quality roadmap forCanadian sport.London 1948Olympians to attend2012 GamesThe British OlympicAssociation (BOA) is tooffer British Olympianswho took part in the1948 Games in Londonfree ticketsto the 2012Olympic Games. TheBOA is also planning tohost a series of eventsto recognise the uniqueconnection between theathletes of 1948 andthose of 2012.Thesewill include a tour of theOlympic Village, lunch atTeam GB Houseand, forsome, a chance to takepart in the Olympictorch relay.The IOC has welcomed the progress being madeon sport-related issues between the NationalOlympic Committees (NOCs) of Israel and Palestine,following the second joint meeting between thetwo, held in May at IOC headquarters in Lausanne.An analysis was made on the issue of freemovement of Palestinian athletes. Measures forthe development of Palestinian and Israeli sport,including cooperation between the two NOCs,were outlined. Participation by both NOCs in theMediterranean Games was also discussed. The talks focused on an assessment of thetravel difficulties currently encountered byPalestinian athletes, coaches and officials, andboth parties again stated their support for theprinciple of free movement of athletes. The IsraeliNOC will present Palestinian plans for amechanism to facilitate the movement of athletesin the region to the government of Israel, takinginto account the security issues in the region. Inthe short term, both parties also agreed to thesetting up of a "hotline" between the two NOCs todeal with issues as they arise and to improvecommunication.Since the first meeting in January, expertsmandated by the IOC travelled to Palestine to drawup a long-term sports development strategy withthe Palestine Olympic Committee (POC) andrelevant authorities. The IOC provided thePalestinian delegation with a comprehensive reportthat should serve as a basis for the developmentof sport and sports infrastructure in Palestine -and the IOC and OCA (Olympic Council of Asia) willjointly provide initial funding towards the project.The IOC and Olympic Solidarity will continue towork closely with the POC so it can benefit from a range of development and assistanceprogrammes. Particular emphasis will be placedon assisting athletes aiming to take part in theLondon 2012 Olympic Games. During themeeting, the NOCs also agreed to cooperate oncoaching and other practical support for athletes. "The IOC has an obligation to supportmeasures to protect athletes and to use sport as a tool for peace and development," said IOCPresident Rogge. "We are encouraged by the frankand friendly discussions between the two NOCs,and will continue to work with them to ensure thatfurther progress on sport-related issues is made." BelowMembers of Israel's and Palestine's Olympic Committees met with the IOC in MayIOCHOSTSSECONDMEETINGBETWEENISRAELANDPALESTINEOLYMPICCOMMITTEESSLOVAKIAN NOCHOSTS INTERNATIONALYOUTH CAMPSPAIN ANNOUNC ES22NDOLYMPICSTUDYCENTREThe Slovak Olympic Committee recently organisedan International Youth Camp for young people agedbetween 15 and 18, which was supported by theIOC Olympic Solidarity programme. The camp, heldin the Tatra Mountains from 5-10 July, welcomedyoung people from Slovakia, the Czech Republic,Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia with the motto "WeAll Have a Common Dream" and was inspired bythe Culture and Education Programme (CEP) of theYouth Olympic Games. Participants werenominated to take part by their respective NationalOlympic Committees (NOCs), with activitiesincluding rafting, hiking and swimming as well asmedia workshops, lectures about the ancientOlympic Games and innovative "fair play" games.The camp also featured opening and closingceremonies and prize giving ceremonies, and sawyoung people from different countries workingalongside each other on the same team. BelowThe camp encouraged young people fromdifferent countries to work together in teamsOn 25 May, the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE)and the University of Navarra signed an agreementto create an Olympic Studies Centre. Present forthe signing ceremony were COE PresidentAlejandro Blanco, Spanish Olympic AcademyPresident Conrado Durántez and Alfonso Sánchez-Tabernero, Vice-Rector for International Relationsof the Academic Centre. This brings the number of Olympic Studies Centres in Spain to 22. Findout more on www.coe.esNEWS INBRIEF
Japan and Bhutan NOCSsign partnershipThe Japanese OlympicCommittee (JOC)recently signed apartnership agreementwith the Bhutan NOCwhich focuses onathlete and coachexchanges and training,as well as sharingexperiences in the fieldof medical science. It also provides for long-term cooperationfor developing andpromoting sportsactivities and theOlympic Movement inBhutan and Japan. It is the first partnershipagreement with other NOCs for theBhutan NOC and the28th for the Japanese NOC.Pupils visited by formerOlympiansThe Dutch NOC hasfacilitated a series oftalks at primary schoolsby former Olympians,who spoke about theirOlympic experiences,while children listed theirfavourite activities andachievements, and builta "wall of fame". Inaddition, 5,000 pupilsfrom 170 schools tookpart in "MissionOlympic",a nationalcompetition celebratingthe Olympic values. Seewww.nocnsf.nl for more.The IOC Olympic Studies Centre (OSC) has launchedthe 2012 Postgraduate Research Grant Programme,intended for young researchers engaged in scholarlyresearch on the Olympic Movement, its history andideals, and the impact of the Olympic Games on thevarious aspects of contemporary society and culture.The main objectives of this programme are toencourage young researchers to undertake researchwith a humanities or social sciences perspective on the Olympic Games; to promote the written andaudiovisual IOC patrimony consultation; and toencourage networking and sharing of informationbetween young researchers from differentdisciplines and cultures. All current postgraduatestudents undertaking a PhD degree and alluniversity professors/lecturers who have completedtheir doctorate or equivalent degree in the past fiveyears and who currently hold an academicappointment are eligible to apply.The Grant Programme Selection Committee iscomposed of experts who are world-renowned fortheir involvement in Olympic studies, and the OSCofficers and professionals. For more information:olympic.org/olympic-studies-centreThe World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) hassigned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with the World Customs Organisations (WCO),which will give a significant boost to the fightagainst doping in sport. Signed in the WCO's offices in Brussels (Belgium)on 24 June, this MoU will foster cooperation inactivities of common interest in the areas of anti-doping and trafficking of doping substanceswithin the organisations' respective mandates.OSCLAUNCHES 2012 POSTGRADUATERESEARCHGRANTPROGRAMMEWADASTEPSUPFIGHTAGAINSTDOPINGSERBIAN NOCUNVEILS TEAMMASCOTCOLOMBIANNOCMARKS 75THANNIVERSARYThe Serbian NOC has unveiled an official teammascot for the London 2012 Olympic Games. It will be the first mascot in the team's historyand will help mark the centenary of Serbia's firstparticipation in the Olympic Games, in 1912. The mascot, a baby griffon vulture, was chosenthrough a public competition organised by theSerbian NOC and was created by IvanArandjelovi´c, a young designer from Belgrade.The mascot's name, "Sre´cko" ("Lucky"), waschosen by the public in an online poll. BelowSre´cko will support Serbia's Olympiansat the London 2012 Olympic GamesThe Colombian NOC marked its 75th anniversaryin June with a variety of academic, cultural andsporting activities. These included a meeting onwomen and sport in Cali, the InternationalCongress on Science in Sport in Bogotá, and thecelebration of sport. The Colombian NOCheadquarters also recently hosted a meeting onanti-doping policy led by Jorge Alarcón, Directorof the Doping Office of the Biomedical Centre inColdeportes. The agenda included procedures fortesting athletes and the legal aspects of theseprocedures. The participants included all theNOC's technical staff.In collaboration with the UNICEF office in Albania,the Albanian NOC recently implemented a "sportfor development" project in the Lezha DistrictMunicipality of Balldren. The event broughttogether around 400 students and includedvolleyball, basketball, football, gymnastics andathletics competitions, as well as educational andartistic activities, presentations by the AlbanianRed Cross, and Olympic-themed quizzes. Eachparticipant went away with a diploma. In addition,the Chamber of Commerce and Industry ofAlbania organised the "Children's Fair 2011" inwhich the Albanian NOC took part with apromotional stand. This stand comprised fivesections: Summer and Winter Youth OlympicGames; Olympic education in schools; OlympicDay; sport as a tool for development andeducation; and the London 2012 Olympic Games.Various materials and publications for childrenwere distributed during the three-day fair.ALBANIANNOCIMPLEMENTS SPORT FORDEVELOPMENTPROJECTNEWS INBRIEF20OLYMPIC REVIEW


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