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Cape Malays
Cape Malays (Afrikaans: Kaapse Maleiers) are an ethnic group or community in South Africa. The name is derived from the Cape of Good Hope and the Malay people originally from Maritime Southeast Asia, mostly from the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia),[2] a Dutch colony for several centuries, and Dutch Malacca,[3] which the Dutch held from 1641 to 1824.[4] The community's earliest members were enslaved Javanese transported by the Dutch East India Company.[5] They were followed by slaves from various other Southeast Asian regions, and political dissidents and Muslim religious leaders who opposed the Dutch presence in what is now Indonesia and were sent into exile. Malays also have significant South Asian (Indian) slave ancestry.[6] Starting in 1654, these resistors were imprisoned or exiled in South Africa by the Dutch East India Company, which founded and used what is now Cape Town as a resupply station for ships travelling between Europe and Asia. They were the group that first introduced Islam to South Africa. By the 19th century, the term was used to describe anyone at the Cape who was a practicing Muslim, irrespective of ethnic background. As such, most Cape Malays were actually from Madagascar and East Africa, shipped to the Cape as slaves from the end of the 18th century, who converted upon arrival.[7]
Malay bride and bridesmaids in South Africa.
|Total population
|Regions with significant populations
| South Africa
Western Cape, Gauteng
|Currently: Afrikaans, South African English
Formerly: Malay until 19th century, Dutch.[1]
|Sunni Islam
|Related ethnic groups
|Javanese, Malays, Indians, Africans, Malagasy, Cape Dutch, Dutch, Cape Coloureds, Afrikaners
The Cape Malay identity can be considered the product of a set of histories and communities as much as it is a definition of an ethnic group. Since many Cape Malay people have found their Muslim identity to be more salient than their "Malay" ancestry, people in one situation have been described as "Cape Malay", or "Malays" and in another as Cape Muslim by people both inside and outside of the community.[8] Also, over time, the original Indonesian slaves intermarried with various other groups, including other slaves from South[6] and Southeast Asia, Madagascar, and native African groups.
The "Cape Malay" identity was also a subcategory of the "Coloured" category, in the terms of the apartheid-era government's classifications of ethnicity.[9][10]
The term Malay may have originated from the Malayo-Portuguese language that was a lingua franca in many Asian ports.[6]
The founders of this community were the first to bring Islam to South Africa. The community's culture and traditions have also left an impact that is felt to this day. The Muslim community in Cape Town remains large and vibrant. It has expanded greatly beyond those exiles who started the first mosques in South Africa.[11][12]
People in the Cape Malay community generally speak mostly Afrikaans but also English, or local dialects of the two. They no longer speak the Malay languages and other languages which their ancestors used, although various Malay words and phrases are still employed in daily usage.
Adaptations of traditional foods such as bredie, bobotie, sosaties and koeksisters are staples in many South African homes. Faldela Williams wrote three cookbooks, including The Cape Malay Cookbook, which became instrumental in preserving the cultural traditions of Cape Malay cuisine.[13][14]
This cultural group developed a characteristic 'Cape Malay' music. An interesting secular folk song type, of Dutch origin, is termed the nederlandslied. The language and musical style of this genre reflects the history of South African slavery; it is often described and perceived as 'sad' and 'emotional' in content and context. The nederlandslied shows the influence of the Arabesque (ornamented) style of singing. This style is unique in South Africa, Africa and probably in the world.[citation needed]
Cape Malay music has been of great interest to academics, historians, musicologists, writers and even politicians. The well-known annual Cape Town Minstrel or Carnival street festival is a deep-rooted Cape Malay cultural event; it incorporates the Cape Malay comic song or moppie (often also referred to as ghoema songs). The barrel-shaped drum, called the 'ghoema', is also closely associated with Cape Malay music.
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It is estimated that there are about 166,000 people in Cape Town who could be described as Cape Malay, and about 10,000 in Johannesburg. The picturesque Malay Quarter of Cape Town is found on Signal Hill, and is called the Bo-Kaap.
Many Cape Malay people also lived in District Six before they, among many other South African people of diverse ethnicity, were forcefully removed from their homes by the apartheid government and redistributed into townships on the Cape Flats.
International relationshipEdit
Connections between Malaysians and South Africans took up when South Africa rejoined the international community. The latter's re-entry was welcomed by Malaysian government and many others in the Southeast Asian region. Non-governmental organisations, such as the Federation of Malaysia Writers' Associations, have since set on linking up with the diasporic Cape Malay community.[15] There is also an increase in the interest of the food, culture and heritage of Cape Malay descendants around the world.[16]
- ^ Stell, Gerald (2007). "From Kitaab-Hollandsch to Kitaab-Afrikaans: The evolution of a non-white literary variety at the Cape (1856-1940)". Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics (PDF). Stellenbosch University. 37. doi:10.5774/37-0-16.
- ^ Vahed, Goolam (13 April 2016). "The Cape Malay:The Quest for 'Malay' Identity in Apartheid South Africa". South African History Online. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ^ Winstedt, Sir Richard Olof (1951). "Ch. VI : The Dutch at Malacca". Malaya and Its History. London: Hutchinson University Library. p. 47.
- ^ Wan Hashim Wan Teh (24 November 2009). "Melayu Minoriti dan Diaspora; Penghijrahan dan Jati Diri" [Malay Minorities and Diaspora; Migration and Self Identity] (in Malay). Malay Civilization Seminar 1. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011.
- ^ Theal, George McCall (1894). South Africa. New York: G.P. Putman's Sons. p. 35. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
- ^ a b c "Indian slaves in South Africa". Archived from the original on 20 March 2008. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
- ^ Shell, Robert Carl-Heinz (1994). Children of Bondage: A Social History of the Slave Society at the Cape of Good Hope, 1652-1838. University Press of New England. ISBN 978-1-86814-275-0.
- ^ "Cape Malay | South African History Online". V1.sahistory.org.za. Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ "Race Classification Board: An appalling 'science'". Heritage.thetimes.co.za. 2007. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ Leach, Graham (1987). South Africa: no easy path to peace. Methuen paperback. p. 73. ISBN 978-0-413-15330-2.
- ^ tinashe (13 January 2012). "History of Muslims in South Africa: 1652 - 1699 by Ebrahim Mahomed Mahida". South African History Online. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ "History of Muslims in South Africa". www.maraisburg.co.za. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ Jackman, Rebecca (28 May 2014). "Cape Malay Cooking Guru Faldela Williams Dies at 62". Cape Times. Cape Town, South Africa. Retrieved 13 November 2016 – via HighBeam Research.[dead link]
- ^ Lewis, Esther (27 May 2014). "Faldela Williams lives on in cookbook". Johannesburg, South Africa: IOL. Archived from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ Haron, Muhammed (2005). "Gapena and the Cape Malays: Initiating Connections, Constructing Images" (PDF). SARI: Jurnal Alam Dan Tamadun Melayu. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. 23: 47–66. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 November 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ "Cape Malay Samosas with Mint-Cilantro Dipping Sauce". MeyerFoodBlog. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
External linksEdit
- Kramat An early religious leader's legacy remains on Robben Island.
- Official South African history site Early context for "Cape Malay" community.
- The Cape Malay Choir Board An umbrella organisation for Cape Malay singing ensembles.
- "Cape Malay" references A descriptive bibliographic paper examining the contested identity of "Cape Malay."
- Sparse website with some information about Cape Malay musical instruments and music.
- Cape Mazaar Society
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cape Malays.


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Monday, October 24, 2011
My Creative Time Design Team Call!!!!!!
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Bugs are our friends
Why we need to conserve invertebrates: "If we and the rest of the back-boned animals were to disappear overnight, the rest of the world would get on pretty well. But if the invertebrates were to disappear, the world's ecosystems would collapse." – David Attenborough, naturalist
At least 65% of all species on the planet are invertebrates. There are more than 32,000 terrestrial and freshwater and 7,000 marine species in the UK alone, and many are critically endangered. Bugs are also important to human life and to the world as a whole.
• They are an important part of the food chain, providing essential food to most birds and mammals.
• They are integral to our ecosystem. For example, many wild flowers would be lost without insect pollination.
• Many species are yet to be discovered. Some might benefit humanity in areas such as biological pest control or medicine.
Just how threatened are invertebrates? Habitat fragmentation, intense agricultural practices, climate change and many other human activities are damaging invertebrate populations.
One of the problems facing invertebrate conservationists is our lack of knowledge on their exact status. Perhaps this is unsurprising given that there are 40,000 species and only a few hundred experts who are studying them. However what we do know presents a very worrying picture.
• Worldwide, an estimated 570,000 species could be extinct by 2100.
• The British Red Data Book for Insects, published in 1987, includes 1786 species whose continued existence is threatened - and that is just for the best known groups.
• Almost a third of all bees and wasps are under threat.
• Over 70% of butterflies are declining significantly.
• It is estimated that at least 15% of the total UK invertebrate fauna is under threat = 4,500 species in decline.
• Species such as the Short-haired bumblebee and the Essex emerald moth have become extinct in the last 15 years.
Most conservation organisations recognise the problem. Buglife specializes in publicising it and in encouraging people to do something about it.
What you can do
1. Do a survey in your garden. Look for
Scarlet malachite beetles
Oil beetles
Glow worms
Harlequin ladybirds
Stag beetles
Noble chafers
Find out how at Bugwatch: www.buglife.org.uk
2. Take part in a beewatch, spotting big bumblebees: www.bumblebeeconservationtrust.co.uk/surveys.htm
3. Join in national moth night: www.nationalmothnight.info
4. Move up from insects to birds, and take part in Garden Birdwatch, a year-round project that gathers important information on how different species of birds use gardens and how this use changes over time: www.bto.org/gbw
Also check out the Species of Conservation Concern list, which contains information on the designation and status of UK species.


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On the market for an iPhone? Here's a breakdown of all the currently shipping iPhones from Apple.
Apple to Discontinue iPod Classic and iPod Shuffle?
TUAW claims that Apple may be planning on discontinuing the iPod Classic and iPod Shuffle devices this year.
It seems that the "product transition" Apple mentioned on the last earnings call could very well be within the iPod line. Specifically, if you want to buy an iPod shuffle or iPod classic from Apple, you should do it sooner rather than later. We've heard those two iPods are getting the axe this year.They go on to say that they see "few changes" coming for the iPod touch, except for a white model. That portion of the report mirrors our own from last week, which detailed the introduction of a white iPod Touch model, but little else in the way of changes. The iPod nano appears to be safe for the time being and may see a minor improvement as well next week.
The iPod as a product line has been making up a smaller and smaller percentage of Apple's revenue over the past few years with the growth of the iPhone. Apple does not break out the iPod touch out of those sales, but the touch likely represents a large portion of the remaining iPod sales. The last official word about the iPod Classic came from Steve Jobs over a year ago, in which he said in an email that they had no plans on discontinuing the iPod Classic at that time. Now, a year later, it may be coming, if TUAW's source is to be believed.
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Apple owes the iPod, if it is going to axe it at least the iPod Classic deserves to go out in style with a Farewell Special Edition of a new iPod Classic with 500GB and a cool new design. I bet they would sell lots of them.
Apple owes the iPod, if it is going to axe it at least the iPod Classic deserves to go out in style with a Farewell Special Edition of a new iPod Classic with 500GB and a cool new design. I bet they would sell lots of them.
I bet Apple doesn't give a ****.
Does this mean Steve Jobs is a liar???
This is a quote from a response to an email sent to Jobs:
Q: Hello, I've heard a LOT of speculation that Apple is looking to kill the iPod Classic because it wasn't updated on Sept. 1st, and that a lot of people would rather Touch. The iPod Classic is probably the best iPod in the line. PLEASE DON'T KILL IT!!!
A: We have no plans to.
Yeah, well, Steve has also said:
-No one wants to watch video on an iPod [followed by the iPod video]
-No Apple cell phone [followed by the iPhone]
-No one reads anymore [followed by the iBookstore]
-No App Store for OS X [followed by the Mac App Store]
-No option to choose between mute and orientation lock for iPad switch [followed by just such a setting]
-No tablet [followed by the iPad]
-No third party apps on the iPhone
-No need for a camera on the iPod touch
Since neither device runs iOS, this wouldn't surprise me at all. Especially since last year the Nano turned into the Shuffle Plus.
And the fact that there won't be an iPod event this fall should speak volumes about the future of the line generally.
Makes sense.. No more september iPod event.. Now it's October iPhone event..
Its hard to see the iPod classic go.. When you say iTunes. You still think iPod. Not iPhone, iPad etc..
We are in the post iPod era. It is a thing of the past.
Right. Cause who can IMAGINE needing more than 8-32 GB of space for your songs and videos? :rolleyes:
Still happily using my 80 GB iPod Classic 6G lmk.
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It will feel like summer later today, but heavy fog is in causing visibility issues for parts of the state this morning.
The issues are affecting central Connecticut, from Windsor Locks, where visibility is down to a quarter mile, to south of Meriden.
Danbury and Waterbury are also experiencing fog and visibility issues.
High temperatures on Monday will reach into the mid- to upper-70s. A stray passing shower is possible, but not likely.
We've been in a dry spell of weather, but that changes tomorrow, with a chance of some beneficial rain and a radar is showing a soaking rain on Wednesday.


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Pizza Dough
Take-away the topping conundrum by making your own pizzas. Whether you want extra olives or anchovies, pineapple or pepperoni (or all four!), this simple pizza dough recipe means everyone can make their pizzas exactly how they like them.
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One of the largest families of fishes are the Gobies. More than 2000 species are currently known but it seems that there are many goby species we haven't discovered yet. Gobies include some of the smallest vertebrates in the world, such as Trimmatom nanus and Pandaka pygmaea, which are under 1 cm long when fully grown.
Gobies can be found all over the world in tropical and temperate near shore-marine, brackish and freshwater environments. On coral reefs, they constitute 35% of the total number of fishes. Gobies are elusive bottom-dwellers building burrows they occupy as pairs. Some species live inside the bodies (e.g. sponges) or burrows of invertebrates.
The species name of our new species from Brazil honors Alfredo Carvalho-Filho or Alfie, as he calls himself. He is a self-made amateur ichthyologist and is recognized for his contribution to the research on the diversity and taxonomy of Brazilian marine fishes.
For the experts: It is unclear how many species of Gobiosoma occur in Brazil and what their geographic distributions are. Here we combine data from a comprehensive morphological survey and a molecular analysis to clarify this uncertain taxonomy and place Brazilian Gobiosoma within a phylogenetic framework. Recent collections in Brazil, from the states of Ceará to Santa Catarina, and in Uruguay yielded two allopatric species of Gobiosoma that are distinct in genetics, meristics, morphometrics, scale pattern and coloration. Comparisons were made with types and specimens of Gobiosoma hemigymnum, Garmannia mediocricula, Gobiosoma spilotum and Gobiosoma parri and all other known species of Gobiosoma. We place G. parri in synonomy with G. hemigymnum with a distribution of Rio de Janeiro to Uruguay and Argentina. The northern species, that extends from the states of Espírito Santo to Ceará, is described as a new species, Gobiosoma alfiei. A key to the Atlantic species of Gobiosoma is provided.


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I feel like I'm a lil kid again! So today Nickelodeon showed off sneak peeks for Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie and Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling movie. Let's start with Rocko's first.
So Rocko's Modern Life has him now in the 21st Century showing off all the technology we have in our world today but it was named different stuff.
Like the iPhone is called the O-phone 8 lol. Rocko asks this is a phone, Where are all the buttons?
Then Rock goes to his old job and notices there's no door and asks "where's the door what happened to all the comics? Heff and Filburt are using a machine that can make a Comic out of some type of technology.
Then they use a food truck to get Taco's and Rocko gets sick from one of em. They go see a movie in 3-D where Rocko gets beaten up by the 3-D movie, after the movie Filburt uses the drink that makes everyone radioactive and he turns into some type of monster which then transforms into the hand that flicks Rocko into the new Title sequence and the trailer ends with him running into his house and he remarks with "The 21st Century is a very dangerous place"
Now for Hey Arnold, So after all these years we are finally getting The Jungle Movie which should of come out 15 years ago but it just didn't happen. It is NOW though!!!
The trailer starts out with everyone on Arnold's rooftop and when I say everyone I mean it! They had main character's, side character's, one-offs it was amazing!
Gerald (Arnold's best friend) describes to us what makes Arnold so special by goin over some of the people he's helped on the show…. like Stoop Kid (when I saw him I lost my shit) He says he never would of left his stoop had it not been for Arnold, he says look at me now I'm sitting on the biggest stoop of em all and that now he can harass folks from his stoop and off it he ends by saying Arnold has a great heart. pigeon Man was shown as well (I again lost my shit and fan girled) he says Arnold helped him escape the cage of his old life, now he's as free as a bird and we pan up to see the Bells of Notre Dame.
They show a couple other characters he's helped and that this is why he should win the contest/trip to San Lorenzo. Since he is a humanitarian like his parents. Gerald ends by saying Arnold is a Bold hero and a true friend. That was the end of the sneak peek trailer.
Here are links to both of the trailers as well so you can check them out for yourself. Rocko's Modern Life Static Cling sneak peek https://youtu.be/cuF9aZxoipE Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie sneak peek https://youtu.be/su8IHV0AH2o
Writer's take: I CAN'T WAIT for these 2 movies to premiere they look so good and like the old shows Rocko's got the humor it used to have and Arnold looks to have the heart that made the show amazing originally. It literally can't get here fast enough.


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|He has a bad mouth, but I have never seen anyone as passionate as him.
— Maezono about Jun
|Isashiki Jun
|Seidou High School - No. 8
|Center Fielder
|Bats: Right
|Throws: Right
|伊佐敷 純
|Beard-senpai (髭先輩 Hige-senpai)[1]
Spitz-senpai (スピッツ先輩 Supittsu-senpai)[1]
|17 (debut)
18 [2]
|Date of birth
|1 September
|Place of birth
|Kanagawa Prefecture
|169 cm (5' 6.5")
|63 kg (138 lbs)
|3rd Year High School (debut)
Seidou Alumni
|First Appearance
|Act I - Chapter 14
|S1 - Episode 6
|Voice Actor
|Yuuki Ono
Isashiki Jun was the vice-captain of the Seidou High School Baseball Team. He was formerly roommates with Kudou Yasushi, and after the third years' retirement, he was roommates with Sakai Ichirou and Kusunoki Fumiya.
|So you aren't only a thug that plays dirty, huh?"
— Sawamura about Isashiki
Isashiki is the team's reliable 'older brother' and a mood maker who raises the morale of the team even in a pinch. He often yells at people, regardless of it being in the middle of a match or during practice, and physically manhandles them from time to time, not unlike Kuramochi. Due to this habit, Isashiki appears hotheaded all the time, causing the underclassmen to fear him. He believes that seniors must maintain their dignity as the older batch. He likes lashing out at people when the team is in trouble, thought he does stay quiet until he is allowed to do so. Isashiki talks tall, but is modest inside and sincere about baseball. This is most evident when Maezono asks him about advice on batting, prompting Isashiki to reply that despite being a regular, he never once thought that he was a good baseball player. Additionally, despite being loud and confident, Isahiki openly acknowledges Yūki as someone who will always be better than him at baseball. Despite his rough exterior and loudmouth, Isashiki likes shoujo manga, a preference that was influenced by his sisters.
Isashiki was one of the perkiest freshmen when the seniors first joined Seidou, immediately setting his sights on surpassing the famous Chris Yuu. Isashiki, along with the current senior regulars, were the freshmen who showed the most fighting spirit and who had the best potential to be part of the regulars.
Isashiki likes hanging out at Miyuki's room and often demands the latter to massage his feet for him. Furuya later takes on this role, though his habit of applying too much force often causes Isashiki to lash out at him.
After their loss in the summer tournament, Isashiki, along with the rest of the seniors, had to retire and return to their normal high school life, a fact which his classmates find it amusing.
Despite retiring, though, Isashiki and several other seniors occasionally visit the dorms to give advice, though it is often done in the form of yelling. However, it is done for their well-being, evidenced when Isashiki shouts at Kawakami for "letting the first-years walk all over him" and being unable to move on from their loss.
Isashiki came from Ayakami Senior League. In his first year of high school, Isashiki's desired position was pitcher.[3] fter the Tokyo Tournament and the selection of the new team, the coach moved him to outfielder, due to his relaxed shoulders.[4]
Isashiki also had the desire to be the best player on the team and eventually make it to Koushien, but he ended up accepting the position as an outfielder and later as the main support to his rival Yūki once he made captain. He was inspired enough by Yūki to work alongside him to improve his batting skills, and to dedicated himself to become so good as a player that he held the centerfield position exclusively as a first-string player. He is also one of the most vocal of the third years when giving critical advice to his teammates about improving batting skills (Zono), performing as an outfielder (Sakai and Furuya), behavior and attitude (Sawamura and Kawakami), and leadership (Miyuki). He's the senior caretaker of the team as well as one of the teams mood makers.
Because he was in the hospital at the time for back problems, Isashiki missed Sawamura's visit to Seidou and the resulting match against Azuma Kiyokuni.
Relationship with other characters Edit
Yuuki TetsuyaEdit
Yūki is strongly implied to be Isashiki's closest team mate. They had initial rivalry during their first year and eventually became friends. Yūki inspired Isashiki to pursue his batting skills. Isashiki sometimes compensates for Yūki's quiet demeanor by speaking up on his behalf, especially when he feels Yūki is not addressing team matters as vocally as a captain should. Despite their rivalrous relationship at the start, Isashiki cites Yūki as a man he will never beat "in a million years", though he refuses to repeat the sentence aloud.
Furuya SatoruEdit
His personal massager. Isashiki often yells at Furuya, as he would any other underclassmen, but trusts him as a pitcher regardless.
Miyuki KazuyaEdit
Isashiki often visits his room or asks him to analyze their opponents. While he has had initial doubts about Miyuki as the new captain, Isashiki ultimately trusts him to lead the team.
Azuma KiyokuniEdit
Isashiki holds Azuma in high regard and was in disbelief when he found out "someone like Sawamura" managed to strike him out. Despite being loud and informal most of the time, Isashiki speaks to Azuma respectfully (and at a normal volume) and still calls him Azuma-senpai. He was also the first to greet Azuma when he paid Seido a visit before the match against Inashiro Industrial and an uncharacteristically large smile was plastered on his face the whole time, in place of his usual smirk/scowl.
Defense Edit
Isashiki originally joined the team as a pitcher, however, because he lacks control, he's placed at the center field. He can pass fastballs from center field up to the catcher, without bouncing the ball. He is the only permanent outfielder because of his defensive skills.
He is one of Seidou's best hitters alongside Masuko, Yūki and Ryousuke and is called the power hitter. Isashiki has no fixed batting pattern and hits at whatever opportunity he can see he hits well. Like Yūki, he spends most of his time practicing his batting. He looks up to their former senpai Azuma who is a power hitter.
As the third batter in the three-hole, he is is generally the best all-around hitter on the team, often hitting for a high batting average but not necessarily very fast. Part of his job is to reach base for the cleanup hitter, and part of it is to help drive in base runners himself. Hitters in the three spot are best known for "keeping the inning alive".
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- Jun ranked 10th in the first Official character popularity poll. [5]
- He has two sisters. One is 2 years older, the other one is 6 years.
- Nomo Hideo was a pitcher that Jun admired when he was a first year and a pitcher.
- Rankings from the guidebook:[6]
- First at shoulder strength.
- Second best in Outfield defense.
- Favorite Food: Yakiniku[6]
- Best Subject: Sport[6]
- Hobby: Reading shoujo manga[6]
- After graduating from high school, he now attends a university in the Kansai region. [7]
- He started baseball because he likes pro baseball.[6]
Name EtymologyEdit
- Isashiki (伊佐敷) - Applying Help
- Jun (純) - Pure
- "How can I get on base? How can I create a chance? How can I connect to the next batter? With this at every at bat at every at bat I desperately get my teeth into the ball. It's frustrating but no matter how much I try there's a great batter right behind me, whom I' m no match for." - to Maezono about Yuuki Tetsuya
- "Who are you calling a spitz?" - to many people
- "I don't know, I've never been to Koshien. If you wanna find out, go there yourself and learn it firsthand, moron!" - to Sawamura [8]
- "On top of his bad mouth, he looks fierce. But I have never seen anyone as passionate as him. You're the best! Jun-san!" - Maezono[6]
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|Seidou High School
|Third Years
|Miyuki Kazuya • Maezono Kenta • Kuramochi Yōichi • Kawakami Norifumi • Asou Takeru • Nakata Ataru • Ono Hiroshi • Higasa Shōji • Seki Naomichi • Yamaguchi Ken • Kijima Rei • Kawashima Kengo • Shirasu Kenjirō • Mimura Ryōta • Watanabe Hisashi
|Second Years
|Sawamura Eijun• Furuya Satoru • Kominato Haruichi• Kanemaru Shinji • Tōjō Hideaki • Kaneda Tadahiro
|First Years
|Yui Kaoru• Yūki Masashi • Okumura Kōshū• Mogami Takeshi • Asada Hirofumi • Seto Takuma • Kuki Yōhei
|Former players
|Yūki Tetsuya • Tanba Kōichirō• Kominato Ryōsuke• Masuko Tōru• Isashiki Jun • Miyauchi Keisuke • Sakai Ichirō • Kadota Masaaki • Kusunoki Fumiya • Takigawa Chris Yū • Azuma Kiyokuni
|Fujiwara Takako • Umemoto Sachiko• Natsukawa Yui• Yoshikawa Haruno
|Kataoka Tesshin • Ochiai Hiromitsu • Takashima Rei • Kazuyoshi Oota


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Learning to Slow Travel With a House Sit in Kenya
There's nothing more exciting to Jugo and I then landing in a new country and experiencing as much as we can in the time we have there. For us, that meant jam packing our schedule with things to do every day with no time to sit and relax. This usually left us exhausted and too many pictures to fit on our hard drive! This year, we adopted a new style of traveling called slow travel with our motto being 'no sudden movements'.
Rather then spending a few days in one place and traveling across mutliple cities and countries, we started decided to park ourselves in one place for at least a few weeks before moving onto the next destination. We put the slow travel method to the test when an opprtunity arose for us to house sit in a beautiful property on the coast of Kenya.
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Long Term House Sitting
There are many ways to slow travel such as staying in an Airbnb, renting a place for a for a period of time or our favorite, or finding a long term house sit. House sitting is a great way to budget travel where you get free accommodation in exchange for looking after a home and pets. We previously had a long term house sitting assignment in Scotland where we stayed in a rural village with sheep for neighbors.
My top two sites, to find long term house sitting opportunities on are MindMyHouse and Trusted Housesitters.
- Trusted Housesitters runs on a system that is very similar to Airbnb. You type the destination where you'd like to sit and all the available options will pop up. They have the most house sitting options options worldwide with assignments in 130+ countries. The cost to join is $119 USD for a one-year subscription.
- MindMyHouse is the cheapest house sitting option. There are a ton of house sitting jobs in Europe and a yearly membership only costs $20 USD. This is the website I used to find my house sit in Kenya.
Becoming a house sitter in Kenya
After reading the details of the assignment we applied and received a response the next day from the homeowner. We talked about the details of the house sit over Skype, and were accepted for the assignment after we bought our tickets for a Kenya trip.
For more details on creating a house sitting profile, applying for house sitting jobs and landing your first house sitting assignment check out my complete guide on how to become a house sitter.
Is Kenya Safe?
Over the course of our housesit, the elections were going on. The Canadian government travel advisory stated to exercise a high degree of caution because of protests that were happening around the country. Sometimes we could hear the protests from the property but that was all.
When we told our family and friends that we were going to Africa, the majority of the responses were why? Isn't it dangerous there?
This is a developing country where people are living in poverty but the locals we met were some of the nicest people we encountered.
People stared at us far less than when we traveled to other countries through Asia. We were also hassled less and you usually only needed to say no once before they would leave us alone.
You just need to follow some simple safety precautions to have an enjoyable stay. It's a good idea to check the travel advisory before planning a trip. Just don't let an advisory that says 'Exercise a high degree of caution' stop you from traveling. I've been to many places that had this warning and as long as you are smart, you will be safe. The most important tips I can give you for a Kenya trip are:
- Don't wear jewelry
- Don't go out at night
- Keep all your valuables locked up. It's a good idea to bring your own lock in case there isn't a safe.
- If you are walking in big cities like Nairobi, do not bring any valuables with you like a cell phone, camera or watches. It is good to have a phone with you though, so get a cheap burner phone.
House Sitting in Kenya
Driving onto the grounds of the property lined with coconut trees our eyes lit up in amazement at how enormous it was. Best of all was the view where the house overlooked the Mtwapa Creek which leads out to the Indian Ocean. We started every morning sitting out on the patio with a cup of the best Kenyan coffee looking at the calmness of the creek and the fisherman passing by. Then we'd return as sunset to catch our own personal wildlife show of the monkeys playing around who lived in the trees on the property.
The location of the property is in the bustling coastal town of Mtwapa. You will find a lot of sketchy bars here with foreigners coming to experience the 'red-light-district' but if you can look past that, you will find beautiful white powder sand beaches, some amazingly fresh seafood, and very warm and welcoming locals.
Our assignment was to look after the property for four weeks. We arrived a few days beforehand to meet with the homeowner and have her show us around. Our responsibilities on this assignment included:
- Keeping the pool clean. This meant regularly topping it off with water, turning on the filter every day, adding chlorine when needed and cleaning it on a frequent basis
- Supervising a worker who would come by once a week to take care of the grounds of the property
- Keeping the property secure by turning the lights on every night and locking everything up
- Making sure the place was kept tidy
These tasks were easy to manage, especially since we didn't have a pet to look after. This left us with plenty of time to relax, take a dip in the pool, and to explore.
Immersive Travel Experiences in Kenya
Walk Around Town
As soon as you step out of the property, you are in a bustling village with dirt roads, market stands with fruits and vegetables, and some of the kindest locals we've ever met. Rather than going to a large chain store, each day we would visit the local butcher and vegetable stand lady to get our groceries and decide what to cook for dinner based on what was available that day. Talking with the street vendors, we learned a few words of swahilli, their ways of cooking and discuss what was going on locally.
Scuba Diving & Snorkelling
Kenya's coast provides a true underwater safari experience! There are great reefs to explore with all different kinds of species of fish and endangered sea turtles. Best of all are the pods of whales, dolphins, and whale sharks you can see up close.
Kenyan Cuisine
In Kenya, you will find a lot of stews and curries. When you get to the coast, a lot of that is mixed with seafood and coconut which is delicious! A traditional Kenyan breakfast will include coffee with milk (no sugar) and a deep fried dough called mandazi If you don't know already, Kenya has amazing coffee and black tea. We'd take walks down the street and sample different foods that street vendors were offering and eat lunch where all the locals went to.
White Sand Beaches
Gorgeous, white powder sand beaches stretch out across the Kenyan coast. Just look out for the beach boys (male prostitutes and hawkers selling souvenirs) who roam the popular touristy beaches like Dinai.
Kenya Safari
Not far from Mtwapa are some amazing national parks to go on safari. Before our housesit we did a Kenya budget safari to the Masai Mara which is known as the World Cup of Wildlife! We saw all kinds of animals including lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, zebra, antelope, and giraffe just to name a few.
Final Thoughts on House Sitting & Slow Travel in Kenya
- In Kenya, there are frequent power outages which would last for 1-4 hours on a daily basis. It's a little inconvenient, but there are wild monkeys to watch when that happens.
- Mosquitos! At night we would have to cover ourselves with repellent, light up coils, turn on the mosquito wall plug in and sleep under a net. Despite all our efforts we would still get bites and worried about malaria.
- Difficulty traveling to places for exploring. We could walk to restaurants and grocery stores but to go to the beach or visit some attractions, we needed to catch a ride. Our options were hopping on the matatu (bus) which was cheap, riding on the back of a motorcycle (too scarry for me) or taking an uber. Uber I think is the easiest and best option although costs can add up.
- The opportunity to experience Kenya as a local
- Meeting some of the nicest and friendliest people. It was fun walking on the dirt road and having the locals call out 'jambo' (hello) as we passed by. Most were not trying to do this to get money from us, they were just being welcoming.
- Eating local produce. Rather than going to a big chain grocery store, we had ladies with their own fruit and veggie stands, a local butcher, fishmonger, and a shop that sold just fresh eggs and milk. All were just down the road from us.
- Experiencing wildlife up close. We literally had monkeys living in our backyard! We saw babies clinging to their moms, couples grooming each other and funniest of all, male monkeys with bright blue balls. There were also bushbabies who made noises that sounded like witches cackling, plenty of bats flying in the evening, baby porcupine, and some very weird bugs.
- Tons of coconut trees with coconuts falling daily for us to use in our dishes!
Overall, there were way more positives and we had an amazing time. Kenya is a lot more expensive than the countries in SE Asia, so we were able to put the money we saved for the trip towards experiences rather than accommodation which was great. Also, most people visiting tend to come for a safari and after a week they go home. Deciding to slow travel in Kenya gave us a better understanding and deeper connection to the country. We definitely got off the beaten path and had some amazing experiences!
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Our 'Local Offer' for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Falmouth Primary Academy, as part of Kernow Learning, provides an inspiring education, through excellence. We recognise and value individuals and are committed to raising aspirations for all. Everyone is focused on success. Falmouth Primary Academy is at the heart of our community.
Our local school offer details the provision that we provide within the Academy and outlines our determination to meet the needs of all children within the school, including those with additional needs and disabilities.
All staff and governors are involved in monitoring and evaluating the provision provided and are collectively responsible for the successful implementation of the offer to ensure success and achievement for all pupils.
Responsible Persons
The SENCO is Mrs Jennifer Hobday. The LAB member responsible for Inclusion is Mr Richard May.
Listening to and responding to children and young people
Whole Academy approaches - The universal offer to all children and YP
- Views and opinions of all pupils are valued.
- Pupil voice is represented in all aspects of Academy: School council, Class meetings, Head boy and girl Prefects
Additional, targeted support and provision
- SEND pupils are included in all consultation groups.
- Additional provision is developed in light of student voice and observed needs.
Specialist, individualised support and provision
- Individual support is responsive to the views and needs of pupils with SEND.
- Pupils' views and assessed needs are an integral part of TAC meetings, SEN and Annual Reviews
- Pupils' views are incorporated into personalised curriculums which are represented by their Pupil Support Plans (PSPs)
- All documentation is presented in a format that is accessible to the pupil.
Partnership with parents and carers
Whole Academy approaches - The universal offer to all children and YP
- The Academy works in partnership with all parents and carers.
- Parents and carers are encouraged to participate in activities to support their children, the Academy and wider community through The Friends of Falmouth Primary.
- Parents and carers are invited to attend all progress review meetings and respond to parental view questionnaires..
- Pupils' progress reports are sent home annually.
Additional, targeted support and provision
- Parents and carers have been invited to attend information sessions about our literacy and numeracy programmes.
- The Academy website provides ideas to support children's learning
- Parents are able to contact the Academy about their concerns at any time and arrange appointments to discuss matters with the appropriate members of staff.
- If pupils are identified as requiring additional and different provision, parents are consulted and advised regarding their children's needs and progress.
Specialist, individualised support and provision
- Parents and carers are actively involved in all TAC meetings and SEN or Annual Reviews where their views are integral to consultation and development of positive outcomes for their child.
- Where appropriate, parents are given support to access multi-agency support and are involved in all relevant consultations.
- All documentation is presented in a format that is accessible to parents.
The curriculum
Whole Academy approaches - The universal offer to all children and YP
- The curriculum is designed to ensure the inclusion of all students.
- All students, regardless of ability, have full access to the curriculum, which is designed to encourage independence and is skills based.
- The Academy incorporates learning through use of the local environment.
- Regular data tracking and pupil progress meetings identify pupils who need specific interventions.
- The Academy has a whole school behaviour policy, with rewards and sanctions.
Additional, targeted support and provision
- Intervention packages are needs led.
- The progress of all pupils taking part in intervention groups is measured on a regular basis.
- The intervention packages are adapted in light of pupil progress.
- Small group interventions includes a variety of personalised programmes such as: Read Write Inc Top-up tutoring, Speech and language programmes, Fine and gross motor skills focused programmes, Social skills programmes, Self-esteem programmes, Subject specific acceleration programmes
Specialist, individualised support and provision
- Pupils are supported in accessing all areas of the curriculum regardless of their SEND, with adult support where necessary. The curriculum is appropriately differentiated to ensure achievement for pupils with SEND.
Teaching and learning
Whole Academy approaches - The universal offer to all children and YP
- The Academy ensures quality first teaching to support the progress of all pupils.
- The literacy programmes Read Write Inc (RWI) is taught in differentiated groupings to ensure appropriate targets and progress for all pupils. The majority of pupils in KS2 are taught literacy through daily differentiated literacy lessons Numeracy is taught through daily differentiated lessons.
- Partner work is integral to all aspects of teaching and learning.
- Lessons are planned to incorporate different learning styles and encourage thinking skills.
- Pupils' work is consistently marked to facilitate pupils' understanding of whether they have achieved the learning objective and the next steps in their learning.
- Pupils self-assess their understanding and learning throughout the curriculum.
Additional, targeted support and provision
- Class teachers and teaching assistants share information and lesson plans to ensure that pupils with SEND have targeted support and provision.
- Teaching assistants/class teachers work with small groups to: ensure understanding; facilitate learning; foster independence; support pupils' focus and engagement.
- Independent learning is supported where possible through the use of a range of technology such as interactive whiteboards, laptops, IPADS, kindles and digital cameras.
Specialist, individualised support and provision
- Personalised and differentiated work is provided to facilitate independent learning.
- Pupils' progress and achievements are celebrated to support the development of self-esteem and confidence.
- One-to-one support is in place for pupils who need more intensive support but independence is encouraged wherever possible.
- Appropriate external agencies are consulted for advice on teaching and learning for pupils requiring highly specialised additional provision.
Self-help skills and independence
Whole Academy approaches - The universal offer to all children and YP
- Independence and self help skills are instilled in all pupils from Foundation onwards.
- Appropriate resources are available in all classrooms to promote independence, such as: Learning walls, ICT, Resources that are easily accessible.
Additional, targeted support and provision
- Pupils can access personalised provision, appropriate to the individual lesson, to support learning. This may include: Small group support by the teacher or teaching assistant. Additional visual support in the form of task boards, footnotes and mind maps.
Specialist, individualised support and provision
- Where appropriate, personalised visual timetables and NOW/NEXT task boards are utilised to support the development of independence.
- Where necessary, intimate care plans are devised with the parents and carers, with the aim of promoting self-help skills. The School Nurse service can also be consulted to further encourage independence in toileting.
Health,wellbeing and emotional support
Whole Academy approaches - The universal offer to all children and YP
- Emotional resilience and well-being are considered fundamental to effective learning at the Academy.
- The PSHE curriculum is embedded in all aspects of the Academy's curriculum and includes all pupils. Regular PHSE sessions are held in each class and adapted to the needs of the pupils.
- Risk assessments and safety policies are in place to ensure all children are safe within the Academy.
- Routine hearing tests are conducted on all children in Y1.
Additional, targeted support and provision
- Where appropriate, pupils participate in small intervention groups to promote self- esteem and emotional well-being. The type of provision will be planned according to need.
- All staff provide additional support and advice to parents and carers who have concerns regarding their children's health and emotional well-being.
Specialist, individualised support and provision
- Students with specific medical conditions have an individual health care plan.
- Additional support for pupils can be requested from specialist agencies such as: the CICESS team for looked after children; School Nurse Service; CAMHS; social care; CLEAR, DREADNOUGHT
- TACs, Early Support meetings and Annual Reviews are supported by a range of agencies.
The physical environment (accessibility, safety and positive learning environment)
Whole Academy approaches - The universal offer to all children and YP
- All areas of the Academy are accessible to everybody, current scheme of building work allowing.
- Accessible equipment is provided according to need.
- Pupils feel safe and secure in their environment and empowered to ask for help when required.
- There is a designated 'Designated Safeguarding Officer' (and deputies) and a named teacher for Looked After Children
- Teachers focus on rewarding good behaviour to promote a positive learning environment.
- The rewards and sanctions system is applied robustly on a whole school basis.
Additional, targeted support and provision
- Access to specialist equipment resources where appropriate.
Specialist, individualised support and provision
- Designated teaching areas are available, dependent on the specific needs of pupils.
- Dedicated resources are matched to pupils' needs.
Transition from year to year and setting to setting
Whole Academy approaches - The universal offer to all children and YP
- The Academy provides excellent transitional arrangements with its onsite nursery and onwards to the two local secondary schools.
- The transitions from all the local nursery settings are carefully planned and involve a number of visits by appropriate staff. New pupils are invited to visit the Academy on several occasions prior to entry to ensure a smooth transition to school.
- The Academy has regular access to the Falmouth Secondary School transition team. Falmouth Secondary School pastoral support staff also visit Y6 during the summer term. Transition days are organised annually and children transitioning to alternative secondary settings will have transition days arranged. Children have the opportunity to attend "Inspire" workshops at the local secondary school. There are also regular sporting activities for KS2 through the local secondary school's partnerships held at the local secondary schools.
- Transitions between year groups are carefully planned, with full consultation between relevant teachers and transition visits arranged at the end of the academic year.
Additional, targeted support and provision
- The SENCO liaises with all settings to ensure all information is shared to support successful transitions.
- Additional transition sessions between year groups are arranged according to the specific needs of individual and identified groups of children.
Specialist, individualised support and provision
- The SENCO and Executive Head liaise with the relevant settings to arrange additional transition visits for pupils who require a personalised transition programme.


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About 3 years ago I bought this Tomaso Albinoni record that skipped on a five count halfway through a song. I liked the idea of something that looped...organically?
--- Evan Schiefelbine
All we ever heard was the same record playing over and over again. Was it the little old lady who played it or the rarely-seen, dumpy-looking son? Every night, exactly at 8:30. A skip in-between to flip the record over and then the music continued. Every night for years.
One night, there was no music. We checked our watches, glanced up at our clocks. The neighborhood slowly trickled out into the street. Murmurs, whispers, nervous glances. Why wasn't the music playing? The front door opened. The dumpy-looking son walked out, wiped his eyes, shut the door quietly and shuffled down the street.
--- Kevin Malone


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In our last article we wrote about the joy of sending Christmas cards … and here we are, a month or so on, and with only just over a month to Christmas Day the Post Office are now sending out details on the last posting dates. Scary!
Well, perhaps "the joy of booklet printing" isn't quite the same kind of joy, but can (and certainly should) be an enjoyable experience IF the process you follow is straightforward, you have a good range of options (size, layout etc.), you get good value for money, the booklets you receive are exactly what you wanted, you get them in a timely manner, and you are DELIGHTED with the customer service that you receive! Surely that's not too much to ask for, is it?
What do I need to think about?
Well, let's start with making sure we know exactly what we mean by a booklet, as printing can be a confusing business and many things that sound similar aren't, and some that sound dissimilar are (e.g. booklets and pamphlets).
In printing parlance, a booklet is typically multi-sheet, and bound (using techniques such as stapling, saddle-stitching, Wire-O etc.) Effectively, as the name implies, they are to all intents and purposes small books (and probably cheaper to produce) and although they wouldn't be considered disposable (like a flyer advertising a specific promotion or event would be) they generally have an shelf life of several months.
We should point out that there are no "rights" or "wrongs" here, these are just definitions. The important thing is, of course, that you get exactly what you want … and if we call it a booklet, pamphlet, brochure, catalogue, circular, or even a novella it doesn't really matter. Let the printer worry about all that!
So, in one sense, if the process is working well then you shouldn't have to think about very much at all – you just type in a few things, click on some links … and your wonderful booklets arrive shortly afterwards.
That said, there are a few obvious things that you need to bear in mind:
- do you have artwork, or would you like this sourcing for you?
- what quality of paper do you want? (This is usually measured in "gsm", being grams per square meter – the bigger the number, the heavier {and therefore higher quality} the paper)
- what kind of finish (e.g. gloss or silk)?
- do you want a proofing service, or are you confident that your design is perfect without the need for anyone else to check it?
- as well, naturally, as how many do you want?
Your requirements may be straightforward enough to be ordered on-line without needing to speak to anyone. Then again, they may not be – so once again consider if your printer has the flexibility and expertise (and inclination!) to handle bespoke and perhaps more complicated requirements.
So where should you buy your booklets from?
How about a printer that does everything we've mentioned in this article – and more! – does it all with a smile on their faces, and has a reputation for producing excellent products and outstanding customer service. Here's your checklist:
- a flexible approach
- a range of sizes
- easy to order
- quick to deliver
- personalisation available
- help with artwork and design if needed
- value for money
And now that you've found us, click here for our home page; here for a link to our booklet printing page, and here if you want to contact us. Alternatively call us on
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A little help please. I'm sure this is basic electronics but nevertheless I need your help!
I fitted an OFF button on the Pi. I could not fit a "wake" as my GPO3 is being used.
I also have a two relays connected to GPO 20 and 21 (BCM).
I have selected GPI 27 for my shutdown routine. It works. However, as soon as I complete the wiring on my relay board, the shutdown routine is initiated. Vice versa, if I have the relay board connected first, as soon as I connect my button to GND and GPI27, the shutdown routine initiates.
The button is NO. I have measured with a meter and it reads infinite. I tried a different GPI, same result.
I am puzzled. Can you please help me?
Here is the code I'm using
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#!/usr/bin/env python
import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
import subprocess
GPIO.setup(27, GPIO.IN, pull_up_down=GPIO.PUD_UP)
GPIO.wait_for_edge(27, GPIO.FALLING)
subprocess.call(['shutdown', '-h', 'now'], shell=False)


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This is a totally exciting time of the year to be visiting the Grand Strand area! You haven't watched people truly celebrate bringing in a New Year until you've watched our local residents put on a fireworks show at the waterfront. Up and down the coast for as far as the eye can see you'll experience the explosive colors filling the sky. Right from your Myrtle Beach oceanfront rentals you'll have the best seat of all for the fireworks display.
If you choose to venture out from your Myrtle Beach oceanfront rentals for a time to celebrate in the area with others, here are some local events you might want to check out. Be safe while you're on the roads and a Happy New Year to everyone!
The Gold Key Jazz Society invites you to their Denim and Diamonds New Year's Eve Gala. Tickets are $85 per person or just $160 per couple. Hot and cold appetizers will be served along with champagne toast and carving station. Ticket prices also include party favors and masks. The party starts at 9 p.m. and goes on until 2 a.m. New Year's Day. Call for reservations. Gold Key Jazz Society at the Clarion Hotel, 101 Fantasy Harbour Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, 843-236-2838
Celebrate the New Year with LandShark Bar & Grill on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. The New Year's Eve package starts at 9 p.m. and includes unlimited SkyWheel rides, party favors, island inspired music, appetizer buffet, passed desserts and more. Don't miss the simultaneous broadcast with Times Square and a balloon drop at midnight. Margarita shooters will be available to adults at midnight and those under 21 will be offered a non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets are $39 per person or $75 per couple. Reserve your night overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Diamond Cab has teamed up with The Yahnis Company, Better Brands and Weekly Surge to offer free cab rides home for guests in need of a safe ride home.
Frank Entertainment welcomes teens in grades 9-12 to a New Year's Eve Youth Lock In Party. The lock in will be held from 11 p.m. on New Year's Eve to 6 a.m. New Year's Day. Admission is $30 and includes a game card, pizza, bowling, movie and party items. Adult chaperones are welcome and are offered at no cost. Concession food will be available for an additional charge. A school ID is required. Call today for reservations before the event sells out. Frank Theatres,10125 Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, 843-651-9400


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Located in Union County, North Carolina, Weddington is a small town with a population of 9,459, and is part of the Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill metropolitan area. Weddington was originally the home of Waxhaw Indians and was named after Reuben B. Weddington. The town was once part of the Sandy Ridge Township, but was incorporated as Weddington Town in 1842. This town has grown a lot since those early days, changing from a largely agricultural town with many family-owned farms to a more urban area. The town has a number of historic sites, including the Town Hall, which was built in 1894 and has been designated as a historic home. Are you looking for an apartment to rent in Weddington? Look no further because we can help you with your search. We have information on different types of housing for rent in Weddington, including one bedroom apartments, two bedroom apartments, rental condos and other types of rental homes.
One of the major concerns of those who are moving to a new place is the cost of living in that area. The cost of living in Weddington is above the national median by 11.8 percent, and is greater than the North Carolina average by 15.9 percent. Even so, this is nothing compared to the cost of living in some of the most expensive cities in America. Other considerations include the crime rate, weather, education and amenities. Luckily, the crime index for Weddington is very positive at 54 percent below the North Carolina average. As for weather, the summers are hot while the spring, winter and fall are generally mild -- it's obviously best to avoid to moving in the summer.
Early Preparations
Whether you are looking for a one, two or three-bedroom apartment, there some basic things you need to take with you to help improve your chances of finding the perfect place. One of those things is a letter of recommendation from your previous landlord. If you have lived in a couple of places, you could bring the letter of recommendation from up to three landlords with you. The aim of this piece of information to is to show the prospective landlord that you have a good history in your previous rental places.
Proof of Income
Another thing you will need is proof of income to show that you have a steady source of income to pay for your rent. Most landlords insist on this, because they want to make sure that you indeed have the money to take care of your rent for the duration of your stay. Depending on your job, you could show your last three pay stubs, your bank statements or your last two tax returns with your income information. Most of them also insist on checking your credit history to find out if you have a good record of paying your bills, and also, if you have ever been evicted from another place for lack of payment of your rent.
It doesn't hurt to get written recommendations to show that you are a person the prospective landlord would like to have as a tenant. The letters of recommendation would vouch for your good character, and could come from previous or present employers, and from other outstanding members of the society. Here's a tip, if you are moving to a new city to look for a new job, try and rent a new place while you are still employed, if possible. The reason is quite simple, the references are easier to check and the fact that you are employed makes you an ideal candidate for a tenant in the eyes of most landlords.
Weddington is a rather small town with only two neighborhoods, with the distinction of having some of the priciest homes in the region. The majority of homes in this town consist of single-family homes.
Town Center: The Town Center has a variety of rental housing available, from medium to large-sized homes. You'll find Colonel Francis Beatty Park, which has trails for hiking and biking, areas for fishing and even a soccer field, in this area of Weddingtown. After the park, you can head over to China Gourmet for a delicious meal.
Providence Road/Hemby Road: This is a rather pricey part of town, with rental rates that are higher than you will find in almost any other part of North Carolina so finding a studio or one-bedroom apartment for a good price shouldn't be too hard. In this neighborhood, you have Papa's Pizza To Go and Highway 55 Burger & Fries as some of your food options. Mundorf Lake is also in this area.
You won't be spending too much time in your new rental property in Weddington. Just like most towns or villages in the country, Weddington holds numerous community events throughout the year for the young and not-so-young. The kids can take part in the Easter Egg Hunt that is held at the Town Hall during the spring, and the community also organizes other events according to a predetermined schedule. When Christmas comes along, join the rest of the town at the Annual Tree Lighting -- there will be free hot cocoa and cookies!
If you want a taste of the outdoors, then you can take advantage of the amenities at the Landsford Canal State Park or the Andrew Jackson State Park. History buffs or the curious can enjoy the sights at The historic Rosedale Plantation, the Carolinas Aviation Museum and the Levine Museum of the New South. You can also help out every fall and spring on Clean Up Day to, well, clean up the roads in town.
The closest airport that serves Weddington is the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport and residents can also take advantage of the local transit bus service.
The available amenities in Weddington might fall somewhat below the standards that those in larger cities have come to take for granted, with a tad fewer places to shop and less entertainment centers than in most towns. The main shopping center is the Weddington Corners Shopping Center located at the corner of Providence and Weddington Roads.


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Ok Lindens – lets talk. I heard again last night that a breedable horse breeder lost a valuable no copy item because a criminal purchased the horse using fraudulent lindens.
We know you can track linden purchases. Cause the breeder/merchant had all the lindens from the criminal taken back out of their account. BUT wait – you didn't return the valuable no copy item that was purchased from them. So not only is the person victimized once by the criminal, they are victimized a second time when their effectively stolen property is not returned.
In a case of fraudulently purchased Ls there ends up being multiple victims. First the person who had the account hacked to lose the Ls in the first place and then there are the any number of hard working merchants who keep the SL economy moving forward.
Prominent horse breeder thought they had sold a NO COPY horse for $129,000L one day and woke up the next day with you having reached into their account and taken the money back because of the fraudulent money purchase. BUT (wait for it) you didn't return the fraudulently purchased items.
We know you are able track any amount of transactions and find items on the grid. So MAKE THIS RIGHT.


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Trump immigration raids scheduled to start this weekend
Last week, I spoke with several news outlets about Trump's planned immigration raids. While the number of people targeted by these raids is significantly smaller in scale than the number of people ICE detains on an ongoing basis, the announcement and execution of the operation have caused significant turmoil for immigrant communities and the businesses where they work. Immigrant advocates are preparing for some major battles in the coming months.
Undocumented people living in the United States are protected by certain constitutional rights and are able to bring certain issues to court. For starters, immigration agents are not legally allowed to forcibly enter a home without authorization. Immigrants can refuse to open the door when an agent approaches unless the agents have a valid search warrant.
Furthermore, although Trump has a right to deport people with final deportation orders, many people may have been ordered deported illegally. If the immigration agency didn't have their correct address to notify them about their immigration court date, they may have the right to reopen their immigration case.
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