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Greetings and salutations everyone and welcome to another blog here on BlueCollarBlueShirts.com. After having one of their worst games of the season on Thursday night, where the Rangers dropped a 4-1 decision to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Rangers flew out to the west coast to start their annual California road trip. On the trip, the Rangers will play all three California teams, in the Kings, the Sharks and the Ducks.
While the California trip is one of the tougher road trips of the season, the Rangers fortunately drew the worst team out of the lot first, in the LA Kings. The LA Kings, a team that's in win-now mode, before their 4-3 victory over the Rangers in this game, were the second to worst team in the NHL. (The Red Wings, with 4 points are the worst.)
In fact, before this game, there were rumors of John Stevens, head coach of the LA Kings, being on the hot seat. The LA Kings are the oldest team in the NHL and have built their roster around veteran talent. Larry Brooks, of the NY Post, even suggested that former Rangers head coach, Alain Vigneault, could be a good fit for LA.
With all the veteran talent, the LA Kings, who once again, were the second-to-worst team in the league going into this game, were also the worst scoring team in the league. Before this game, the Kings were in the league cellar in the goals for department, with only 18 goals scored. To make things even worse, two-time Stanley Cup champion & one of the best goalies in the league today, Jonathan Quick, is out with injury.
In Quick's place, is goaltender Jack Campbell, who before this season, had played in only 7 NHL games & is making $675,000. Conversely, Rangers net-minder, Henrik Lundqvist, was making his 814th regular season career start and is an $8.5M salary cap hit.
The Rangers, who had two full days off before this game, were once again under the thumb of their head coach, David Quinn. After their disappointing loss on Thursday, Quinn said it was the worst game of the season and was not thrilled with the effort from his young team.
As usual after a game, especially after a loss, David Quinn shook up his lines. As the schedule progresses, I understand that Quinn is trying to find things that work, but I also wonder if he is sacrificing any chance of creating line chemistry too. The lines seemingly change every game, you have a mostly young roster and with all the shake-up with the lines, I think it's tough for players to get a feel for each other.
Before getting into the new lines, the latest news and everything else, here are my last few blogs in case you missed them:
NYR/CHI 10/25 Review: Lundqvist Tells Kane That "No Means No", But the Hawks & Kane Scalp Hank & NYR Anyway, Quinn vs Eyetalians, Response to Vally, Remember The Word "Rebuild" & More
NYR/FLA 10/23 Review: Rangers Put The Panthers To Sleep with ZZZZ's, Cats Can't Stay Out of The Litter Box, List of DQ, A Motivated Victory Behind the Returning King George, Analytics & More From a Feel-Good Win at MSG
NYR/CGY 10/21 Review: Rangers Have Their First True Terrible Game of the Season, Lundqvist's Temper Tantrums, Another Back-Up Goalie Turns into Georges Vezina, Roster Moves, RIP Charles Wang, AV Rumors & More From a Stinker at M$G
NYR/WSH 10/17 Review: The Great 8 Leads The Caps To OT Victory, Lettieri & Pionk Shine on Prime Time, Kreider Continuing To Lead The Team, "Bust"nevich Returns, Decisions for Torts Lite, King Holtby Ignored & More
NYR/COL 10/16 Review: Rangers Respond on "First Responder's Night", The Mighty "Torts Lite" David Quinn, The Intoxicating Buchnevich Gets a Sober Dose of Reality, Lundqvist Wins Goalie Duel over Varlamov, Shattenkirk Shines & More From M$G
NYR/EDM 10/13 Review: The Oilers Eke By & Win The Talbot Cup; But NYR Remains Ahead in the "Lose For Hughes" Race, Henrik "deGrom" Lundqvist Chasing History, Alt-World Glen Sather & MITHC Cam Talbot, McDavid Steals The Show, Time For Quinn To Hold the Passers Accountable & More From My Time at M$G
For whatever reason, Vinni Lettieri remains in Quinn's doghouse. I ranted enough about that in my last blog, so I'll bare you another spiel. I just don't get it.
Here are the latest lines and the lines that played in this 4-3 loss to the Kings:
FIRST LINE: Vesey/Zibanejad/Zuccarello. Putting Vesey on the first line is an idea.
SECOND LINE: Kreider/Hayes/Spooner. Rewarding Spooner with second line minutes is perplexing.
THIRD LINE: Namestnikov/Howden/Buchnevich.
FOURTH LINE: McLeod/Chytil/Fast. On Chytil, David Quinn told John Gianonne that he wanted to put Chytil back at his natural position, which is at center. No matter where Chytil's played this season, he hasn't made much of a difference. However, it's a learning process and this is a rebuild. I'm fine with it.
Defensively, the Rangers, who carry 8 defensemen, mainly due to waiver wire rules (they are scared of losing DeAngelo & Claesson) currently have two defensemen that are injured. Claesson, who's missed the last several games, will still be out for 2-3 more weeks. McQuaid, injured in the game with Chicago, is listed as day-to-day.
As far as calling someone up in case of injury, the Rangers are waiting to see if McQuaid will be healthy enough to play on Tuesday. If McQuaid is able to play, the Rangers can dress him, or keep him in the press box. Having the two extra defensemen is an injury insurance policy and the Rangers are cashing in on that policy very early into the season.
With the injuries, getting a chance to return to the line-up was defenseman Tony DeMAGAngelo (Credit: @NYRKELSMADS). A lot has been written about Tony D., so I was glad to finally see him actually play, rather than reading & listening to what others think of him. For one game at least, DeAngelo made the most of his time, scoring a goal and picking up an assist. I've given up on trying to figure out how Quinn's mind works, but you would have to think that DeMAGAngelo earned another start. We'll find out Tuesday night.
I've said this before – I don't see the Rangers giving up on DeMAGAngelo anytime soon. As it stands RIGHT NOW, Arizona won the trade with the Rangers, as Raanta has been lights out for the Coyotes & Derek Stepan has been serviceable. The other parts of the trade haven't been as successful, YET. Lias Jessiman remains in Hartford, while Tony D., based on his playing time, is the team's 8th defenseman. He's been as useful to Quinn as a third nipple, but after a game like tonight, he should get more minutes. Then again, Quinn doesn't necessarily reward hard work. Just look at DeAngelo's "paesan", in a one Vinni Lettieri.
With the injuries, here were Quinn's D-pairs:
First D-Pair: Staal/Pionk
Second D-Pair: Skjei/DeAngelo
Third D-Pair: Smith/Shattenkirk
As mentioned in past blogs, with the way Pionk has been playing, Shattenkirk gets more and more expendable with every game.
This was a weird game, going in. For starters, you had the SPORTS EQUINOX taking place in LA. Just check out the graphic the M$G Networks aired during the game:
For the first time ever, you had an MLB game (World Series), an NBA game, an NHL game, an NFL game and a MLS game, all taking place on the same day, in the same city. Compounding matters was that the World Series had two late games on both Friday & Saturday night. In addition, there was also mini marathon taking place outside the arena, closing off many streets. Oh, and just for shits and kicks, the Ducks, in Anaheim, were also playing, hosting the Sharks.
I still don't understand the NHL schedule makers who schedule afternoon games on NFL Sunday's, especially if there is an NFL home game taking place at the same time. To me, you're just limiting your attendance that way. Obviously, the NHL had no clue about the Dodgers hosting the World Series, but they did know about the Rams game.
With all the stuff going on in LA, Ranger fans, who made the trip to the west coast, had their option of where they wanted to sit and for cheap. Just look at the ticket prices, hours before the game:
Going into this game with the Kings, everything seemed to be in the Rangers favor. The Kings were even worse than the Rangers. Quick was out. The coach was stressed. The Rangers had a few days off. However, as I predicted on twitter (and you can go check my timeline @NYCTHEMIC) I said that Lundqvist would blow a two goal lead and Alec Martinez would score the game winning goal. What happened? Lundqvist blew a two goal lead and Alec Martinez scored the game winning goal. I'm telling you, for as much as it irritates other Ranger fans, I know my subject inside and out, and I knew Lundqvist would choke this game away.
What I also mentioned before this game is that I thought this was a game that Alexandar Georgiev should've started. Here are the reasons why:
— Lundqvist sucks in LA.
— LA is a cellar dweller team. This would be a perfect start for the back-up goalie.
— It makes no sense to play Lundqvist in nearly every game.
— The Rangers play better/score more when Georgiev is playing.
— The Kings were starting their back-up goalie, in light of the Quick injury.
— The Rangers need to develop and instill confidence in Georgiev. A win here would've helped in both departments.
Instead, Lundqvist, who as Quinn has admitted, has control of when he plays, started this game. As usual, it was the same result – another two goal lead blown and another Martinez GWG. It's the same old shit from Lundqvist, and I don't know why any fan would be surprised with this result.
When I woke up on Sunday, I poured myself a nice stiff drink and prepared for an afternoon of ass pegging and losing from my sports teams. Sadly, I was correct on all my predictions:
— The Giants looked like shit and it looks like the Eli Manning era is officially over.
—The Rangers threw away a win & Lundqvist choked as usual. Too bad his era hasn't ended yet.
— For third straight week in a row, I finished with the second most points in fantasy football, only to be playing the team that scored the most amount of points. (DeShon Watson, 47 points, GTFO.)
— Went 25% in my NFL sucker sheet picks.
— The Islanders won. (I guess that's good for the Rangers TANK.)
— And lastly, Boston will probably win the World Series.
Of note, at least KING TALBOT and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Blackhawks today. The Rangers are going nowhere, so at least I'll have some playoff rooting interest in both the Oilers (because of KING TALBOT) and for the Tampa Bay Lightning (because of the ex-Rangers & if TBL wins the Cup, then the Rangers get their first round draft pick.)
I'm 36 years old and for many around my age, this is the first time that I can remember all four of my teams just stinking. Yes, the Yankees were a playoff team, but when Boston is about to win the World Series, that negates that to me. I don't really care about the Knicks, but they have sucked forever.
With the Giants, they were supposed to be a win-now team, and instead, just like last year, I find myself rooting for them to lose so they get a top pick in the draft. I love Eli Manning, but his era is over and the Giants will have to draft a QB in 2019.
While the Giants find themselves with an unplanned rebuild, I knew the Rangers would be in store for a long and hard season. I'm fine with the Rangers doing a "Lose for Hughes" season, but I was also hoping that the Giants would be a Super Bowl contender, which would help take some sting out of a bad Rangers season. Instead, all my teams stink and maybe I should just take up knitting to pass the time!
For the fans who root for the Jets/Mets/Nets, losing is nothing new to you.
In the pregame news department, several reporters are reporting that Vladislav Namestnikov, Kevin Hayes and Ryan Spooner are all potential trade-bait. Several teams (none of the interested teams were named) have called the Rangers about these three. If I was General Manager Jeff Gorton, I would have no problem trading any of these three for picks and prospects.
As far as the MSG pregame show today, Steve Valiquette opened the broadcast by saying that "Henrik Lundqvist is the best goaltender in the NHL…" Once Vally said that, I muted him and put on the volume of the Giants game. Even Vally's nerd stats doesn't suggest that Lundqvist is the best. Normal/regular stats don't suggest that either. When you factor in Lundqvist's cap hit, it makes that statement even more ridiculous.
Joe Micheletti was his awful normal self. Before the game, he was saying how bad the Kings were, how they were done, etc. At the end of the second period, Micheletti said "you knew it was only a matter of time before the Kings broke out." I hope the Rangers rebuild their announce booth and leave Joe in California. Oh, and of course, after Lundqvist gave up four goals, all four goals were deflected, screened and part of an alien invasion.
Even better, Joe Micheletti was hyping up Kevin Hayes as an All-Star and one of the best Rangers today. Maybe I'm drinking too much during these games, because I don't understand how a player who shoots high and wide 90% of the time, is one of the better players in the NHL.
Even the beloved Sam Rosen seems to be mailing it in. He was shocked about how old the Kings were. This is not news. This is common knowledge. It just feels that the whole MSG broadcast has taken a nosedive, just like the Rangers. And of course, as noted numerous times before, this broadcast sorely misses Ron Duguay.
With the way the MSG Networks crew was going off about how bad LA was, you knew they jinxed the hell out of this game. I even said that before the game:
Kings will explode today. Msg is reverse jinxing the hell out of them lol
— BlueCollarBlueShirts (@NYCTheMiC) October 28, 2018
Nearly 3000 words in. Let's get into the game. As always, here's the ESPN.com box score:
The Rangers lost another game they could've won tonight, by a score of 4-3. For Lundqvist, he now drops to 2-6-1. That's not very kingly. If these games continue, he will be lucky to even sniff 20 wins this season. And let's not forget, he shouldn't be playing that much to begin with, because it does nothing to help develop/see what you have with Alexandar Georgiev. I guess it's poetic justice that he blew this game to LA, after politicking to play a bottom of the barrel team.
While this game picked up in the second and third periods, the first period was largely a snooze fest. The Rangers, picking up where they left off on Thursday, just kept on icing the puck.
Go back to my blog from Tuesday – the Rangers just play better with Alexandar Georgiev. With King Excuses, they are too tense, too nervous and stay back all the time, because they are scared of being berated by the abusive little league father of a goalie. Plus, these guys don't want to risk getting wood fragments in their eye, which can potentially happen when Lundqvist has his usual hissy fit and slams his stick.
After a slow and dragging period, the game picked up a bit, half way into the first period, when Cody McLeod and Kyle Clifford threw down. Here's the fight:
A minute later, Vladislav Namestnikov, who must've heard about his name in the trade rumor mill, got his first goal of the season. Here it is:
C'mon, this was definitely a good goal! What's up with the 95 minute review? #NYR pic.twitter.com/WnnltjLHUD
— MSG Networks (@MSGNetworks) October 28, 2018
This goal sucked the life out of the game, because no joke, there was a ten minute review, which was lengthened by the LA Kings reviewing the goal after the original review ruled this as a good goal. You could've ate White Castle and took a colon cleansing dump, in the time it took to get the game going again.
The Kings looked like the bad team that they were advertised as, when Dustin Brown, on a 2 vs 0 rush, shot a puck wide of Lundqvist. The Kings didn't get many GOOD LOOKS in the period. As Vally would say after this period (But then do a 180 on after the game) the Rangers were out-shot, but since the shots on goal weren't of high quality, it was ok. However, if you out-shoot your opponent and win the game, it's a different story for the MSG Networks, especially if the Cupless King is in goal.
At the end of one period, 1-0, good guys.
In the second period, both teams battled back and forth, and to their credit, both Lundqvist & Campbell did a good job of keeping goals off the scoreboard.
At the 7:42 mark, Tony DeMAGAngelo scored his first New York Ranger goal, and it was a funky one:
TONY DEANGELO SCORES FROM BELOW THE GOAL LINE!#NYR pic.twitter.com/LHQaewfzOv
— NHL Daily 365 (@NHLDaily365) October 29, 2018
Go ahead, watch it again. I had to watch it several times myself to see how that puck went in. Oh, and suck it Hillary! (Calm down, it's a joke.)
Anyway, for Tony D., this was huge, as I thought he played a solid game and getting some points in this game helps his case. 2-0, good guys.
A few minutes after the goal, Cody McLeod took a tripping penalty. That put LA on the PP. Here's Dustin Brown beating Lundqvist to make the score 2-1:
Dustin Brown is back and we couldn't be happier to see him 😍#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/KX5TWTEc6I
— LA Kings (@LAKings) October 28, 2018
If King Rebound stops the first shot, there is no Dustin Brown goal. 2-1, good guys.
Oh, and of course, at the time, I had to mention the two goal lead in LA:
Don't worry about that LA PPG, Hank is solid in LA with a two goal lead. #nyr
— BlueCollarBlueShirts (@NYCTheMiC) October 28, 2018
Immediately after the goal, the Rangers took their 7896789678967567678778526742946792674862th too many men on the ice penalty of the season. On that note, this is a coaching issue. Will David Quinn scratch himself? Will he call himself out in the media? Will he punch a mirror?
On the too many men on the ice penalty, the Kings made the Rangers pay, as Lundqvist did his usual job of blowing a two goal lead. Here's Kovalchuk:
Goal: A+
Celly: A++#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/KmNChSeBLk
— LA Kings (@LAKings) October 28, 2018
2-2. Of note, after the game, Vally was saying how the Rangers could've got Kovie in the off-season. What? How would Kovie fit on this rebuilding team? Furthermore, Kovie got ridiculous money and if you haven't noticed, the Kings aren't doing well. You're going to say the Rangers should've got this guy, just because he beat a swiss cheese goalie on a power-play?
Vally needs to wake up. In the last few years and today, Raanta is better than Lundqvist. Talbot is better than Lundqvist. And come next year, CZAR IGOR SHESTYORKIN will be better than Lundqvist. Scoring against Lundqvist isn't some miraculous feat of strength – it's the same old hat.
For real, whenever Hank goes to LA, I wonder if he hits the comedy clubs too? After all, I laugh my ass off every time I see him with a two goal lead.
And here's Quinn after the goal, which occurred on a penalty which was his fault:
Coach is going to have a stroke by January, assuming he's not fired by then. #NYR pic.twitter.com/juLZJYX9lx
— Bobby (@Bobby_S92) October 28, 2018
2-2, after two. All that was missing was the Alec Martinez game winner, but that would eventually come.
I thought the third period was the most entertaining and exciting period of the game, but then again, with the game on the line, how couldn't it be? Then again, I guess the Rangers could've had a third like they did on Thursday.
The Rangers allowed the Kings to tally up the shots, as the Kings would go on to out-shoot the Rangers, 40-25.
The Rangers would have countless powerplays in the game and in this period, but couldn't find the net. It cost them.
Vally, on twitter, said this during the period:
When you can't scoop the puck up cleanly to hand it to the referees…you are not feeling it. Next NYR chance goes in 😉 pic.twitter.com/QleW7XCdV4
— Stephen Valiquette (@VallysView) October 28, 2018
What happened? Campbell revved up and stopped all comers, as both Fast and Kreider both had really GOOD LOOKS, but were denied.
With under ten minutes in the period, Trevor Lewis beat King Rebound to make the score 3-2, bad guys:
Right place, right time Trevor Lewis 👌 pic.twitter.com/B5S81A18zI
— FOX Sports West (@FoxSportsWest) October 28, 2018
Less than five minutes later, Ryan Spooner scored, to tie the game at 3-3.
With under a minute to go, it looked like two of the worst teams in the NHL would be playing a three point game. Instead, history repeated itself and Alec Martinez beat the highest paid goalie in America:
Alec Martinez scored a big goal against the New York Rangers today. Wait, that sounds familiar. pic.twitter.com/RTdF6AwyKC
— Yahoo Sports NHL (@YahooSportsNHL) October 29, 2018
4-3, bad guys.
The Rangers would pull Lundqvist, but just like their crappy powerplay, with the man advantage, the Rangers didn't do much and 4-3, the Kings, would be your final. For the Rangers, it's getting ugly, especially when you lose a game like this and in this fashion.
So how does one assess and/or criticize this game? Quite frankly, you don't. It's a rebuild. If you're for the tank, be glad that Martinez decided to win the game in regulation, rather than in OT.
I haven't watched the post game stuff yet, but from what I get from my followers on twitter is that Hank did the usual blame game stuff. I just hate that shit. It doesn't help the team. To be fair, he didn't slam his stick in this game, but whining about his teammates doesn't help. Again, HE SIGNED UP FOR THIS.
The only criticism I truly have is I don't get why Georgiev didn't start. Maybe they run KING GEORGE against the Sharks on Tuesday, which means you're putting Georgiev against a strong team, rather than building him up against a dreck team.
For the Rangers, they are now in 30th place, in a 31 team league, after 11 games played. I think for people like Lundqvist, like Dolan and like some fans who talk the "p" word, as in "playoffs", reality is starting to set in. Even if the Rangers were able to go on some sort of win streak, do you really see this team having a chance in the playoffs against the upper-echelon teams in the East, such as Tampa, Toronto, Pittsburgh, Washington, etc? They can't even beat a bad team with an inexperienced goalie.
For Lundqvist, who started so strong this season, you're slowly starting to see the cracks. I can only imagine what he'll be like come Christmas. I think the Rangers should improve as the season goes along, but how many of these players will be moved by the time the trade deadline comes around? 3? 4? 5+?
I saw a lot of fans going nuts after this blown game. It's the wrong attitude to have. I get you don't want invest three hours of your time for this, but this is the season for trial and error. BEST CASE SCENARIO, and that's a huge question mark if that even happens, is that the Rangers turn it around next year, when you get Shestyorkin and Kravtsov, plus whatever else you get from Free Agency.
As these games go by, I'm seeing a lot of familiar faces and names tap out on the season. To each their own. However, for the diehards, this blog will still be here. What also will be here is "BlueShirt Underground Radio". They have a live episode on Monday night at 7PM. To listen/call in, visit https://player.fm/series/blueshirt-underground-ny-rangers-radio-134068 or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/blueshirtunderground/.
The Rangers travel to San Jose on Tuesday, then go back to Anaheim on Thursday, which is kind of weird. Usually the Rangers play San Jose first or last, and not in the middle of the California loop of games.
The Rangers, who beat the Sharks earlier in the season, will face a different Sharks team this Tuesday night, as the Sharks are currently in first place and playing better than when the Rangers hosted them earlier in October.
Of note, the Rangers vs Sharks game takes place at 10:30PM. I will live tweet the game as usual, but depending on my work schedule, I'm not sure if there be a blog. If I don't have a 4:30AM alarm clock, then I'll get something up. If not, I'll most likely recap both games in a blog before the Sabres game. I'm also trying to get a new book review up, so maybe I'll do everything together, if I can't get a blog up after the Sharks game.
Until then, as always thanks for reading and…
"Let's Go Rangers!"
Sean McCaffrey
@NYCTHEMIC on the twitter machine


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Sicily Tourist Information
CefalùCefalù is a popular tourist resort on Sicily's northern coast, beside the Tyrrhenian sea, with a sandy beach, and an appealing old town
About Cefalù
Cefalù is notable for beautiful sunsets, unpretentious charm, and a very appealing blend of ingredients for an Italian seaside holiday. Sandy beaches, a picturesque historic town on a rocky headland, some high culture in the shape of a fine Norman cathedral, decent transport links, Sicilian food and sunshine all add up to make the town one of Italy's most attractive seaside destinations.
Unlike the modern beach resorts and developed fishing villages which dot Italy's coast, Cefalù has some grandeur in its past - it was important enough that one of Sicily's Norman rulers, Roger II, would build a glorious cathedral here. While its later history was less distinguished, there are some substantial and elegant buildings in the town, as well as reminders of Sicily's varied influences, not just Norman and Byzantine, but also Arab, Spanish and finally Italian. Nowadays tourism is a big and profitable industry here, and the modern town spreads out along the coast from the centro storico (historic centre).
Cefalù is pronounced chef-a-loo, with the stress on the accented last syllable.
What to see in Cefalù
One of Cefalù's prime magnets for tourists is the sandy beach stretching alongside the town. It is very inviting, though visitors should be prepared to find the sands busy in the peak summer months of July and August, and partially occupied by fee-charging beach establishments.
Set in the medieval district, Cefalù's other great tourist attraction is the town's Duomo, a handsome and imposing two-towered Norman cathedral. Begun in 1131, this mighty church dominates the rooftops of the centro storico. The building's interior is decorated with lovely mosaics created by twelfth-century Byzantine artists: a large Christ Pantocrator on a gold background dominating the apse, above the Madonna, archangels and Apostles. These gleaming mosaics are one of Sicily's greatest sights; if you want more, take a trip to Monreale, outside Palermo. Alongside the church is its restored twelfth-century cloister (admission fee), which is an atmospheric space lined with double columns topped by curious capitals depicting an odd range of scenes, from Noah's ark to strange contortionists.
Towering above the Duomo and the town centre is the massive crag called the Rocca. It's a steep ascent to the top of the hill (take a bottle of water and don't attempt the climb in very hot weather) but it's well worth the effort. Near the top you'll reach the evocative ruins of the so-called 'Tempio di Diana' (temple of Diana), an ancient megalithic stone structure which was given a modernisation in the 5th-century BC in the classical Greek style. Around the summit of the Rocca are superb views and various bits of old fortifications, including a stretch of (reconstructed) battlements.
Back in town visitors can admire the picturesque harbour, alleys and medieval buildings. A Saracen wash-house, the Lavatoio, is another sight worth seeing, as is the medieval Osterio Magno, the remaining part of a large 13th-century palace. A rocky path winds along the shore below the city's seafacing walls, and it is quite an adventure to clamber along and explore.
An important stop on any cultural itinerary is Cefalù's town museum, the Museo Mandralisca. The collection is neither huge nor demanding, but it includes several gems, including a portrait by Antonello da Messina and a striking vase from the fourth century BC decorated with a fishmonger chopping a tuna fish; a sight you may well see today in Sicily's fish markets. The museum's latest opening hours and admission fee are listed on the official website (see links panel).
Around Cefalù, places of interest include the Sanctuary of Gibilmanna, a hillside pilgrimage destination, the ruins of Greek Himera and the Monti Madonie mountains, where holiday-makers will find skiing in winter and good hiking in spring and autumn. Palermo is an hour away by train, and the volcanic Aeolian Islands can be reached by hydrofoil in the summer. A trip by bus or car to picturesque Castelbuono, in the hills, makes another pleasant excursion - buses operated by SAIS depart from Cefalù railway station and the journey takes 40 minutes. Local tourism agencies organise tours and excursions.
Travel to Cefalù
Cefalù is within reach of the international airport at Palermo, which is served by direct budget flights from the UK. The two towns are connected by the Autostrada 20 and also by a railway line (with trains approximately hourly). Urban buses provide transport within Cefalù, and more bus services link the town with surrounding towns and villages. The railway station is in walking distance of the historic centre and beaches - to reach the Duomo, head right outside the station until you reach Via Matteotti, turn left and then just walk straight down this street, which turns into Corso Ruggero, the main artery of the centro storico.
It's not a good idea to try driving right into the heart of Cefalù - if you are taking a car to a central hotel or B&B, contact them first to ask for directions and parking information.
We arrived in Cefalù by train from Agrigento (under three hours, with a change at Termini Imerese), and moved on to Palermo. In the summer, when there is a hydrofoil service operated by Ustica Lines, you could combine the town with the Aeolian Islands for a relaxing beaches-and-islands holiday.
Cefalù accommodation
We stayed in the B&B Dolce Vita, a decent though fairly basic bed and breakfast in a breathtaking location on the seashore just down the road from the Duomo. The B&B's communal terrace overlooking the sea is a lovely place to sit and enjoy a DIY lunch (rolls available from a general store over the road) and a glass of wine. For breakfast we were given vouchers for a cafe in front of the Duomo, where we enjoyed warm chocolate-oozing croissants.
Other options include
There's a fairly good choice of accommodation in Cefalù, ranging from town-centre B&Bs to modern seaside hotels, as well as some attractive rural options outside town, which might appeal to travellers with a car.

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text: I had every intention of bringing my camera along for my brother's birthday celebration yesterday and taking lots of pictures, particularly of Lucy with family members, in the hopes of getting a good shot for the weekly picture. Kate asked me if I remembered the camera about 3/4ths of the way to their house. Yeah, I completely forgot it. So this week's shot was hastily assembled during a few minutes of good awake time she had before "bedtime." I use the term very loosely, at this point.


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CAIRO, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- Egypt, one of the world's largest date palm producers, welcomes the date harvest season.
Dates are popular across Middle Eastern countries, not only for their taste but also for their remarkable health benefits. People can enjoy the fresh dates right after picking them up from the palms or enjoy dried dates which can last for a long time.
It is also an important source of income for many farmers here. The North African country seeks to achieve comprehensive development in the date palm sector.
According to the official statistics, Egypt produces over 1.7 million tons of dates annually, accounting for 21 percent of the world's total output. There are 14 million date palm trees in Egypt now, and the government plans to increase the number to 24 million.


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I played a Ouija board in an abandon house, and was told I was talking to the Angel Azrael by the board. Lo and behold, the room gets ice cold, my body feels like I'm sitting next to a bonfire, and the board goes '666'. Me and my friends ask if Azrael was still there and if we were safe, and the board promptly said 'No'.
Me and my friends freak out, and we want to leave, but without even asking a question the board moves and says 'Leave and die'. We ask when we can leave and what it wants, and I think my friend literally pissed itself when it spelled out 'PRS'. That was my friend's initials.
After some more talking, we find out that my friend, we'll call him Phil, has offended this demon that we have been talking to by mocking him. The next thing we know, Phil is on the ground with his eyes rolled in the back of his head. It looks like he's being possessed.
After about 2 minutes, he sit back up, groggy and rubbing his head. We pleaded with him to say sorry to whatever we were talking to, he did, and the board said we were allowed to leave.
We booked it out of there, a few friends complaining about seeing shadows as we ran to the car, and Phil saying that his vision was red and that he's seeing horns and red eyes in the windows of the house we just ran from and in the mirrors of the car. I end up dropping my keys, and it's turning into a legit horror movie senerio.
I find my keys, and I speed like I've ever sped before. I haven't been back to the house since, but whenever I go to the gate that leads to that abandon house, I get chills down my spine and feel like something's watching me until it's out of view from my rearview mirror. I know it sounds crazy, but it feels like the property, and whatever is still there, remembers me when I pass by, and is daring me to come back one more time.


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Sensory bins are such great teaching tools. For this spring garden sensory tub, I wanted it not just to look like a spring garden but also to feel like one, too. So we stuck with earthy natural colors, all-natural contents (minus the tongs and pots), and talked about how we can (and will) plant some of the beans from the bin and track its growth. The big lima beans we used are big enough to be a choking hazard for little ones. Remember to only use contents that fit your children's specific level of development.
- Gather your materials. You will need some dried split peas, large dried Lima beans, dried orange lentils, dried white beans, mini bow tie pasta, and some small flower pots. You will also need a tub – this one was a dollar at Walmart.
- Start by pouring the dried beans and lentils into the tub.
- Next, add a handful of butterflies (the dry bow tie pasta).
- Add some mini flower pots and explore.
- My son was fascinated by the lima beans, as they are not a staple on our dinner table.
- You can simply scoop and pour with the flower pots.
- Or grab some tongs and sort and count.
Books About Gardening to read with your Spring Garden Sensory Tub
The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle is a story about a tiny seed who unlike the other seeds from his flower makes it against all odds to continue the cycle of life. I really enjoy this book and love how it shows all the obstacles along the way for a simple little seed. Carle's distinctive collage will keep your children marveling at the illustrations while learning about plants.
The Gardener by Sarah Stewart Is a really touching book that I would happily recommend for school age children. It's a beautiful story about a little girl during the depression who is shipped to the city to work in her uncle's bakery because both her parents are out of work. She is obviously nervous but knows that it's something she has to do. She takes a little of the country with her in seed packets. Then, she plants these in the city, while she learns about baking and becomes friends with her uncle's employees. This is more a story about making the most of hard times. It would be a great way to talk about the great depression with your child.
There are so many little things in the illustrations by David Small to talk about, from a picture of FDR to traveling by train and the general sense of sadness. In the end, it's a warm-hearted book that I can't wait to share with my son in a few years.


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Trump Catches Backlash for Double Fist Pump on 17th Anniversary of 9/11
President Trump on 9/11 Let's Do This!!!
President Trump doesn't seem to know the difference between a moment of solemn remembrance and a double fist pump celebration -- 'cause he did the latter on September 11th.
45 caught a TON of backlash Tuesday on the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks after he was seen doing a Rocky as he and Melania touched down in Johnstown, PA en route to Shanksville, where he delivered remarks to honor those who died on Flight 93.
WATCH: President Trump greets supporters upon arrival in Johnstown, Penn., while en route to Shanksville to honor those who died aboard United Airlines Flight 93 when it crashed 17 years ago today during the 9/11 attacks. https://t.co/TI1qXHQQNO pic.twitter.com/Uum9rmdV9j@NBCNews
The picture isn't entirely out of context either -- there wasn't much applause from the crowd there on the ground receiving Trump and the First Lady ... so it certainly appears the Prez's gesture was inappropriate and probably (most definitely) ill advised.
The backlash comes amidst multiple memorials taking place across the country paying tribute to the 9/11 attacks and its 2,983 victims -- most notably, perhaps, the one that's happening at Ground Zero, where a traditional moment of silence was held Tuesday at 8:46 AM to mark the first plane hitting the North Tower. Two minutes later, names of the people who died were read.
Just 2 days ago, the Cortlandt Street subway station, which used to be under the World Trade Center, was re-opened. The terminal was destroyed when the Towers collapsed.
Just took off from Newark, and there's One World Trade Center standing tall above the clouds. pic.twitter.com/SaQv5yD9s5@peterlattman
This picture -- taken Tuesday morning from a plane and shared on social media -- shows the One World Trade Center poking out above the clouds. Trump tweeted, "17 years since September 11th!" He also praised Rudy Giuliani, who was Mayor in 2001 and is now Trump's lawyer and mouthpiece, for the job he did in NYC after the attack.
Vice President Pence, meanwhile, stayed in Washington and visited the Pentagon, where one of the hijacked planes crashed.
Originally published -- 6:25 AM PT
7:35 AM PT -- Obama also released a heartfelt statement on social media in remembrance of the tragedy of that day.
We will always remember everyone we lost on 9/11, thank the first responders who keep us safe, and honor all who defend our country and the ideals that bind us together. There's nothing our resilience and resolve can't overcome, and no act of terror can ever change who we are.@BarackObama


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Michelle, a RYT 500 through Yoga Alliance, has been practicing yoga for over 15 years. In 2007, she completed her 200 hour training under the skilled tutelage of Natasha Rizopolous and YogaWorks. Most recently, Michelle finished a 300 hour teacher training course with Natasha and Barbara Benagh at Down Under School of Yoga in Boston. Although, the education continues.
When pregnant with her 3rd child, Michelle became certified in prenatal yoga with Barrett Reinhorn of Five Points Yoga. Experiencing the excitement, wonder, and pains of pregnancy, Michelle became motivated to ease ailments, improve her own alignment, and to help others to do the same. Teaching yoga is a great privilege, and Michelle loves guiding individuals through their own practice.
Off the mat, Michelle enjoys life with her husband, 3 kids, and dog. She holds an undergraduate degree in English & Environmental Science from the University of Notre Dame and a masters degree in Environmental Management from Harvard University.
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews/18 August)–It's still so early but there's already so much talk of what's going to happen in 2016 and beyond. But we hear little or nothing about what to do or focus on till then in order to assure our society a smoother progression into the future.
Ideally it would be the president [who must] facilitate discussion on a vision for the future—immediate, medium term, long term—or propose his own ideas; but it may be asking too much.
Nevertheless, one can hope there are far-sighted, strategic thinkers in our society to oblige with their own thoughts.
One suggestion Pres. Benigno Simeon Aquino III might entertain is the idea of complementing, extending, or building on his mother's legacy, which was the restoration of our basic freedoms and democracy.
Toward that end, P-Noy could see to the creation of a social-political framework in which genuine democracy can thrive and be institutionalized. By this I mean establishing the essential policies and structures that promote or guarantee full play of democratic processes and institutions.
This he can do by defining/identifying what restraining forces keep our democracy and politics immature and dysfunctional—then proceed to generate societal responses on how to remedy them.
One restraining force for instance is the unhealthy dominance of political dynasties in our political system. This has its counterpart in the control of big business as a monopoly of a few families, a fact that keeps stretching the gap between the rich and the poor ever wider.
These are worthy issues in our beleaguered society, but they don't ever get to be discussed, let alone addressed by our putative leaders. It takes statesmanship to tackle them. Has P-Noy learned to be a statesman?
Ever since EDSA and President Cory's administration, these items have remained on the pending tray of our national agenda.
P-Noy can well afford to grapple with them in the remaining time he has—unless he has effectively developed a fondness for staying on via Cha Cha, which by no means is assured.
Another issue is the natural adjunct to his Daang Matuwid, namely, establishing rule of law more effectively—without which his mantra is just wishful thinking and a corny slogan.
Then there's the weakness of governance on all levels that remain unaddressed, with the so-called state policy of autonomy in ersatz operation—local government units continue to rely on connections at high places and partisan sycophancy for their needs.
And of course, there's people's empowerment. Nothing has been done to empower those who are not in power—the citizens. Power remains concentrated in the entrenched ruling class of traditional politicians. True democracy demands active participation of all sectors, operating within a system of checks and balances, with no one group or class overpowering another.
But thus far, democracy and its processes, as are our freedoms, are taken for granted. There's no program to integrate their principles and practices in our people's value system.
Citizens and political institutions need education, nurture, and guides on how to be good citizens in thought, word and deed.
There's also the question of nominal political parties: no platforms, no programs on which to base which one(s) to support or patronize. Parties are supposed to provide the menu for good governance to aid the electorate in making intelligent or informed decisions.
But the so-called political parties don't even bother to prepare or provide proper platforms of government. They bastardize politics and reduce elections to nothing more than political beauty contests, cockfights, or bruising brawls. Even the Commission on Elections fails to require proper credentials or actual implementation of "paper" platforms as requisite for accrediting the parties.
Even the need to orient or mobilize civil society on their proper role in creating the environment for democracy has been neglected. They are inutile politically, unable to protect their members from the evils of patronage politics and feudal-minded trapos.
These are only some of the major items on our society pending agenda. Why leave them to P-Noy's successors? We need to tackle them now so that democracy and our political institutions can flourish. (Manny is former UNESCO regional director for Asia-Pacific; secretary-general, Southeast Asia Publishers Association; director, Development Academy of the Philippines; member, Philippine Mission to the UN; vice chair, Local Government Academy; member, Cory Govt's Peace Panel; awardee, PPI-UNICEF outstanding columnist. He is president/national convenor of Gising Barangay Movement Inc. Reader's may reach him at firstname.lastname@example.com)


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Campaigning for the Future
Tufts Democrats
by Bronwen Raff
President of Tufts Democrats
As Tufts' largest political organization, the Tufts Democrats has 75 active members, including 27 interns on the Elizabeth Warren campaign, 13 executive board members, and 4 partner organizations (the Emerging Black Leaders, the Tufts Institute of Political Citizenship, the LGBT Center, and Tufts Votes). This active involvement has allowed us to accomplish a great deal both on and off campus.
On campus, we've held voter registration drives three times a week this semester and registered 1,000 students—roughly 30% of the eligible student voters—by the October 17 deadline. We also hosted four Presidential Debate Watch Parties, four Senate Debate Watch Parties for Elizabeth Warren, and are currently assisting in the organization of an "Election Night Extravaganza" hosted by the ExCollege.
The size and strength of the Tufts Democrats has also allowed us to help in campaigns locally, statewide, and nationally. Our members have been working diligently on campaigns for President Barack Obama, Massachusetts Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren, New Hampshire Congressional Candidate Annie Kuster, Massachusetts Congressional Candidate Joe Kennedy, and the Question 4 "Invest in Somerville" campaign to increase affordable housing and public parks.
We've been particularly engaged in the Elizabeth Warren campaign with 32 Tufts students attending a recent rally at Boston University, 12 who trekked to Lowell for her second Senatorial Debate, 15 students that attended an environmental justice event for Warren at Soundbites hosted by Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and an 8 person delegate that attended a rally with Zach Braff at Northeastern last weekend.
Sophomore Michael Maskin attended the debate in Lowell and said, "The energy in the auditorium was thrilling. I feel like a part of something bigger than myself in this election and the debate was a great way to see this first hand."
Vanessa Vecchiarello, a sophomore who attended an environmental justice event stated, "It is clear that the stakes in the Massachusetts senate election are high and we're doing all we can on and off campus to ensure a win for Warren. These rallies are a great way to see her in action." In addition to these rallies, the Tufts Democrats and Tufts for Warren students have dedicated more than 500 hours for her campaign between phonebanks, visibility efforts, and canvassing events around the state.
In late September, a Tufts delegation of 15 students headed south to campaign for candidates Elizabeth Warren and Joe Kennedy in Taunton, Massachusetts. In conjunction with the College Democrats of Massachusetts, 100 College Democrats from around the state knocked on 6, 000 doors in just two days. The Tufts Democrats have also made campaign stops for Obama in New Hampshire and will be sending students north for the Get Out the Vote weekend, November 3 to 4.
The overwhelming turnout for these events and the enthusiasm going in to the last three weeks of the campaign makes me incredibly proud. We are a campus of engaged, dedicated, and active students who care about the future of our country. Taylor Barnard-Hawkin, president of College Democrats of Massachusetts, said, "The Tufts Democrats have been an integral part of… election efforts. They've built a strong presence on campus, worked well with various campaigns, and are a model for other College Democrats around the Commonwealth."
This election is perhaps the most important election we've faced in our lifetime and the Tufts Democrats are stepping up to the plate.
Tufts Republicans
by Bennett Gillogly
President of Tufts Republicans
Following the late Senator Ted Kennedy's death in 2009, few Massachusetts Republicans wanted to run in the special election for a Senate seat that was predicted to remain in the hands of a Democrat without any real contest. After all, the last time Massachusetts had elected a Republican Senator was in 1972. But, like a lot of people in Massachusetts, State Senator Scott Brown, Tufts alumnus of the class of 1981,was upset with the political maneuvering surrounding the Democratic machine. Brown's life experiences and political career had taught him that politics is not just about representing one's party but rather about solving problems and serving the people.
Today, he is one of few bipartisan officials reaching across the aisle to enact change. For example, Senator Brown sided with the Democrats to cast one of the deciding votes in Wall Street reform and to ban the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. Although he is a social liberal, he has remained passionately conservative on economic issues.
Committed to understanding and exploring political viewpoints on all sides of the spectrum, Tufts Republicans is devoting the semester to reelecting this true independent. The group is under new management and has just begun to pick up some momentum by turning their passions for Senator Brown's reelection into action in his campaign.
Tufts Republicans kicked off the year by passing out Scott Brown water bottles to everyone who signed up for the club at the activities fair. The group then held a meeting with Ross Hemminger, the Youth Coordinator and Deputy Coalitions Coordinator for the Scott Brown campaign, in which they gained valuable insights into the role students play during elections. Ellie Monroe, treasurer of the Tufts Republicans, used the meeting with Ross to better understand how funds are used to facilitate the grassroots organizational aspects of the campaign.
In September, the group made a trip down Route 3 to Lowell for the second of Senator Brown's debates against his opponent Elizabeth Warren, a liberal Harvard law professor. Fifteen members of the club sported Scott Brown t-shirts and participated in politically charged standout before attending the debate amongst a crowd in the thousands. Marshall Hochhauser, a junior, remarked, "I'm from New York and had no idea that Massachusetts politics were so intense. It was a ton of fun to attend the debate and get a feel for everything going on in the state." Freshman Danielle Feerst summarized the views of all who attended by saying that she was "just excited to be a part of the political process!"
On Wednesday nights, the Tufts Republicans attend College Night at the Campaign. The group meets at the Campus Center and drives to campaign headquarters in South Boston, where they get to experience first hand the nation's most-watched Senate race. While at headquarters, members meet with various staffers and learn about their roles in the campaign. They also get the opportunity to make phone calls on behalf of the Senator, asking for votes and gathering voter information for the data team to analyze.
For the last two weeks before the campaign, Tufts Republicans will follow up its Wednesday nights with a trip to JP Licks for (free) ice cream. It's these last few days of the campaign that will be the most crucial to Senator Brown's reelection and Tufts Republicans will stop at nothing to ensure that it happens.


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In all the year's I've lived in Maryland, I can't recall ever having predictions of snow this early. Heck, it isn't even Halloween yet 🙁
Well, the weather forecasters are predicting, if you can believe it, up to eleven inches of snow in my area by Saturday night. Yuck.
Don't get me wrong, I love snow. Just not this early. The thing is, we can't control the weather, as much as we would like to. In fact, there's plenty of things in our world that are beyond our control.
I've recently been talking to some friends about the difficulties that can occur when we try and control other people. We want them to do what we want, when we want it, in the way that we want it, and more often than not, it just doesn't work out.
I don't know about you, but I always get a little upset when someone try's to control me. How about you? And yet, even though we may not like to be controlled we attempt to control (in a negative way), those around us.
Folks, maybe life would be a whole lot easier if we just tried to take care of ourselves, and let others do the same. That's not to say we can't give advice, input, and challenge when necessary.
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bahamaspress.com – Founder and chairman of the internationally-recognized brand, Gordon "Butch" Stewart, said the chain will close its properties from March 30 to May 15, 2020. Citing recent global travel warnings and airline cancellations, he said they were compelled to make the "difficult decision".
"Never could we have imagined the impact the current global health crisis would have on the world. In these unprecedented times, and now more than ever, the safety and health of our valued guests is of paramount importance," Stewart said.
As a result of the closure, the chain, which includes its Beaches Resorts locations, will not accept new arrivals as of March 23, 2020.
The hotelier said the team will be reaching out to guests who have upcoming stays to reschedule. "Please don't call us because our dedicated team will be reaching out to you personally to assist with rescheduling your future plans. This way, you can spend less time trying to reach us and more time with your loved ones."
Stewart said the region is resilient and will return "better, stronger and more passionate than ever."
"We will take this time to make further enhancements to our resorts so that we will continue to surpass your expectations and provide you with the luxury-included vacation you so well deserve."
Sandals Resorts has 15 properties across the Caribbean while its family-friendly brand, Beaches Resorts has three properties, two in Jamaica and the other in Turks and Caicos.


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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Keeley Lynn Graveyard Shoot
Today I did an impromptu shoot with my friend Keeley Lynn. The weather wasn't great but we wanted to do something outdoors. I knew of this little old graveyard off of the 17th St Causeway and I think it worked perfectly.
Nikon D7000 with Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 manual focus lens. Exposure: f/5.6 1/125 ISO 400.
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I am patient, humble, and listen well. I have been tutoring for over 20 years and know the questions to ask and what to look for with a troubled student. I can also tell when the student is drained and can't absorb any more information, which is equally as important.
I've been speaking Spanish for over 23 years when I started from not speaking a word to reading and speaking with my Latin family. Who knew an interest built upon necessity would follow me through middle school, high school, and all the way to a major in college? This skill has helped me extensively in my personal travels and professional career. Let me extend the same opportunity to you and make learning a new language truly enjoyable.
Undergraduate Degree: University of Maryland - Bachelors, Spanish
Graduate Degree: Roger Williams University - Current Grad Student, Law
Cars, Comic Books, Legal Crime Shows, Sailing, Writing, History Nerd, Learning New Languages
What is your teaching philosophy?
Anyone can learn anything. Some people may be more naturally predisposed to something, and occasionally there are some that takes that capability to an exponential level, but there is nothing that any willing person cannot learn.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I like to judge what the student may have covered previously by them telling me, asking them what their trouble spots are, and then giving them a brief oral quiz to judge for myself what their problems are. That takes about 10-15 min. Then we get to work on sharpening what they do know and helping with what they don't!
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Outside resources and creating interest are the key to learning. Independent learning can be accomplished through research papers, outside books and tools, the arts through film and music, and even sports...whatever best correlates to that student's interest.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I like to call them "Ringer questions," aka confidence-building questions mixed in troublesome material, consistent oral encouragement and review, and testing on the new skills that they are learning. These are great confidence boosters and continual motivators.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
Sometimes it is best to take a step back to see a new approach. At times, that may require approaching the problem from a real world perspective, from something of interest to the student, or even changing subjects or concepts and allowing time for the mind to rest, and then later returning to the topic.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
Whatever their passion may be, the key is to show them that reading can be a passion rather than a chore. Reading comprehension is all about language. When learning any language...including your own 2 important things are: 1) grammar and 2) vocabulary. We would keep a vocabulary diary for new words and cover grammar. We would also find literature and subjects preferable to the student...comic books, car magazines, dance, etc.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
Allowing the student to tell me about themselves works wonders at breaking the ice. Younger students telling me what their favorite subject is and sharing with me who their favorite teacher works well. With older students, understanding what their main goal or takeaway for taking the course is works well. Understanding who they are and their motivation allows me to better understand how to tailor an approach to them learning the information.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
By correlating the subject to one of their interests, you generally get the best results at keeping the student engaged in the learning process. Also, ask the student questions, versus always speaking. Interacting with the student will keep them engaged and force them to think.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
Oral drills, handmade quizzes, reviewing problems from failed exams and book questions. Have them teach me the material as if I had never seen it before.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
Paper, Pencil, Computer for notes and referencing of outside material.


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Ooh, look, down in Richmond, seat of the Confederacy: A 10-minute speech by Gov. Bob McDonnell–delivered in about the same time it took him just to enter the chamber (what, no litter available?)–with a lovely rainbow coalition of Virginians of all ages, races and both genders arrayed behind him, applauding.
Those folks must be a microcosm–a veritable random sampling–of the GOP's state legislative caucuses in the House and Senate in Richmond!
UPDATE: Apparently Virginia Democratic legislators were invited, but very late.


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We had a party today to celebrate and thank God for being granted residency here. Around 35-40 of our friends came to rejoice with us, and we grilled sausages. The people who came brought salads, bread, and desserts, and we had a great time of visiting.
A few weeks ago, Esther prayed that if God wanted her to have Photoshop He would give it to her–she didn't have the money for it. I had been thinking that it would sure be nice to have another computer, since we use this one so much for school. Out of the blue, one of the people who came today gave Esther a laptop! And, it has Photoshop loaded in it! What a surprise–a gift straight from God.


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New Year's Eve Safety
An expert guide by security experts at ADT on how to stay safe during the festive periodRead more
Santa Security from ADT
This year spread a little Christmas magic with your ADT Smart Home cameras and capture the moment Santa dropped off the gifts.Read more
The Dangers Of Gift Wrapping
An expert guide by security experts at ADT offering guidance on why it is important to dispose of gift packaging properlyRead more
The Dangers Of Lock Snapping
An expert guide by security experts at ADT offering advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of lock-snappingRead more
How to stay safe in storms and power cuts
An expert guide by security experts at ADT on what to do if your home is affected by power cuts.Read more
Bonfire Night Safety
Expert advice by fire safety experts ADT on how to keep safe during bonfire nightRead more
The 2023 Burglary Report
A study conducted by security experts at ADT revealing the most burgled places in the UK, as well as the nature of UK burglariesRead more
Telephone Network Digital Upgrade
Telephone services in the UK & Ireland are changing, the existing analogue network is being upgraded to a new digital (IP based) service. Just like when TV went digital.Read more
ADT Safe Family Zones
A study by security experts at ADT revealing the safest UK regions to raise a family, looking at factors such as crime rates and OFSTED ratings.Read more
The Human Effect of a Burglary
A study conducted by security experts at ADT revealing the emotional effect of being a victim of a burglaryRead more
How To Deter Bike Thefts
With 77,148¹ bikes being reported stolen in the past year, security experts at ADT have offered their expert advice on how to deter bike thieves.Read more
Why You Should Blur Your Home On Google Maps
It is common practice for Google Maps street view to blur out members of the public's faces and registration plates, but not their homes. The security experts at ADT have commented on the importance of asking Google to blur your home.Read more
Signs your home may be at risk of being burgled
With UK residents falling victim to over 270,000 burglaries¹ in the past year, experts have revealed the telltale signs that your home is being watched by burglars.Read more
ADT Summer Safety Checklist
The home security experts at ADT have shared their summer checklist to ensure your home is safe and secure during the summer months.Read more
Safest Streets: The UK's Safest Postcodes
It's no secret that crime levels vary from region to region, city to city and even from street to street. As such, where you live can have immense implications for your safety and the safety of your home too.
There are, however, precautions that you can take to protect yourself and your home better. For instance, you can install a smart home security system with doorbell cameras and security alarms.
To find out where the safest cities and streets in the UK are, our experts at ADT have researched UK crime figures. We looked at police force numbers, fire incidents, the number of CCTV cameras, as well as crime rates and burglary rates, the latter of which we also looked at on a postcode sector level.Read more
How to keep your home safe whilst on holiday
Research has revealed only 36% of holidaymakers take steps to secure their property before they go away.¹ With the May half-term approaching, the home security experts at ADT have revealed how to optimise your home's security before going away.Read more
The world's safest and riskiest holiday destinations revealed
To help you pick a destination that's right for you, we reveal the safest and riskiest holiday destinations around the world to travel to. Taking a closer look at the crime rates, burglary rates and more for each country, we unveil the must-visit holiday destinations that will put your mind at ease as well as the destinations that may require a little extra caution.Read more
The Goods on Every Burglars Wishlist
There were 191,094 residential burglaries in England and Wales last year, up 1.8% from 2021. That's equal to almost 524 burglaries every day.
With so many homes being targeted, our experts at ADT wanted to reveal the most vulnerable areas in the nation, as well as the most commonly stolen items during home break-ins. We've also included our top tips on how to protect your property from unwanted intruders.Read more
Homes of the future
Smart home automation is on the rise, with around 2.2 million homes in the UK classed as smart homes.¹ As the pace of technological change picks up, the team at ADT have revealed the smart home gadgets most likely to be popular in the next few years.Read more
What to do if your home is broken in to
With ONS data predicting a spike in crime expected in the summer months, and the average burglary costing victims nearly £3,000 according to research, experts have given advice on what to do when you are a victim of burglary.Read more
Seasonal Crime Hotspots
When and where do crimes in the UK most often occur?
Anyone at any given time of the year can be the victim of a crime, so to help you be safer, we've have looked at crime rates for different police force areas in the UK to see where and which time of the year crimes are most likely to happen.Read more
The World's Most Famous Robberies
Pulling off a heist isn't as easy as it seems in the movies. It often takes thieves years of careful planning to get past armed guards and high-tech security. Take a read to see who pulled off the biggest heist in history, and how much would their loot be worth today?Read more
20 Things That Are Often Forgotten
The security and fire safety experts at ADT have put together a list of ways to keep your home safe, even when you are forgetfulRead more
Home Insurance Premiums
Places in the UK you're likely to pay more to insure your home
A major factor when buying home insurance is your location and the risks associated with it. So, we have looked at flood risk and crime rates at various locations in the UK, to show you where you might pay more for home insurance.Read more
Fire Fire
Find out the areas in the UK with the most fire-related incidents
When it comes to your home, it should be a safe haven, a place that is fully protected and secure. That's why it's important to ensure that you have a smoke detector fitted as it makes a huge difference to the safety of your home, especially considering that most home fires start accidentally.
We have researched the trends relating to fire and rescue incidents and reviewed the latest official government statistics to find out just how many often fire-related occur as a result of the absence of a smoke alarm as well as looking at the most common causes of these fires.Read more
Will the recession lead to an increase in burglaries?
A guide by security experts at ADT offering advice on how to keep your home safe as crime is predicted to riseRead more
Christmas Crime Hotspots
To help you stay safe this Christmas, we at ADT took a closer look at just how much crime happens over the festive season. Our research analyses where most offences occur and how crime rates change across the UK during this time of the year. We also reveal our expert tips on how to keep your home protected this Christmas.Read more
Winter Check List
In the UK, burglary increases by 15% during the winter months* so here at ADT we've complied our top tips to help you keep your home safe and secure.Read more
The ADT Pet Theft Report
The ADT 2022 Pet Theft Report has been compiled using information requested from police forces across the country on the number of reported pet thefts over the last five years, and which types of pets are the most commonly stolen too.Read more
Unlocked Homes
With so many Brits falling victim to home break-ins, and the rise in home renovations over lockdowns, many now feel less safe in their homes and are opting to install increased home security measures.Read more
The 2022 ADT Burglary Report
We reveal the most-burgled areas of England and Wales - based on the number of home break-ins per 1,000 residents - and the risk factors that make you more vulnerable to falling victim to this type of crime.Read more
What to Do if Your BBQ Sets Fire
Summer is the perfect time to relax in the garden and have a BBQ, this does mean that there's a greater chance of having a BBQ fire. In this guide we reveal some helpful tips and advice.Read more
Four things to be aware of before you travel this summer
With the summer holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time for you to get prepared before your big vacation.Read more
Tips for leaving your home unattended this summer
After a stressful couple of years, we're now finally able to explore the world again this summer. Unfortunately, it's during the summer holidays that your home is left susceptible to opportunistic thieves. Here are ADT's top tips for holidaymakers this summer...Read more
ADT and Energy Efficiency
At ADT, security is at the heart of everything we do. But what you probably didn't know is how our ADT Smart Home Security, along with other devices, can in fact improve your home's energy efficiency.Read more
Microchipping Cats and Dogs
In this guide, we'll explain exactly what a microchip is and highlight just how crucial it is for you to microchip your pet.Read more
How to keep your pets safe at home
Dogs and cats aren't just pets; they're part of the family. And as such, we all want to keep our four-legged family members safe – especially when they're home alone. Below we've put together some handy tips on leaving your pets home alone, to keep them safe and you worry-free.Read more
Beat the phishing scams with our cyber security tips for Safer Internet Day
With increasingly sophisticated phishing scams on the rise, how can you protect yourself? To mark Safer Internet Day on 8 February, here are our top tips to stay one step ahead of the fraudsters.Read more
ADT's Police Response packages are now ECHO-connected
ADT is introducing a few system updates designed to improve your safety when your alarm is triggered. Read more below about ECHO, how you can benefit, and what that means for your alarm system.Read more
Shining a light on smarter home security
Join us to find out what features ADT Outdoor Wi-Fi cameras offer and how an integrated system from ADT takes home security to the next level, night and day.Read more
How to enjoy log burners, the safe way
In recent years we've seen a log burner revival, as many Brits look to combine warmth and style, with a roaring fire seen as the ultimate living room accessory. Despite safety concerns, log burners are very much here to stay, so we've created a guide to help you enjoy using one safely.Read more
ADT Home Security Quiz
Calling all home security experts. The time has come for you to strut your stuff and test your knowledge with our home security quiz.Read more
National Security Month
The security of your home is far too important to leave to chance. Here at ADT we want to help you get a clearer picture of home security so to mark National Security Month, we've done a spot of mythbusting.Read more
CCTV vs IP Cameras
If you're concerned about the security of your home, installing a reliable surveillance system can give you, and your family, peace of mind. To help you choose the right surveillance system for your circumstances, we've covered all the basics of CCTV and IP cameras in this blog.Read more
Post-lockdown Anxiety: Looking After Your Mental Health
Due to lockdowns, most of us haven't socialised with more than one other household since sometime last year – so while it's exciting to see shops and restaurants reopening, the prospect of getting out there is also a little nerve-racking.Read more
10 Ways to Protect Your Home When Normality Returns
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, it's safe to say the majority of the UK public has spent a lot of the last year at home. As restrictions ease and we are out of the home more, we've put together this quick list of home security tips, to help you resume your life with peace of mind.Read more
Security During a Power Cut
Whether it's after a storm, during maintenance work or simply after something's gone wrong at the power station, power cuts are inconvenient at the best of times.Read more
DIY security: are smart security systems still vulnerable to hackers?
After years of warnings about the dangers of cheap, off-the-shelf security systems the government has finally acted to address the issue. But do their measures go far enough? And how can you be sure that your own system doesn't fall prey to hackers?Read more
Five Reasons To Invest in a Video Doorbell
Video doorbells, also known as smart doorbells, allow you to virtually answer your door from your phone or smart device.Read more
Upgrading Your Home Security
In these uncertain times it's only natural to think about protecting the things we hold dear. For anyone with a home alarm, one of the easiest and quickest things you can do is to look at upgrading your existing security system.Read more
Help Protect Your Garden Shed Against Fire
Even a quick online search for "shed fire" returns a worrying number of results in the UK. In the first few months of summer 2020, dozens of fires in garden sheds were reported across the country, from Somerset to Suffolk.Read more
How To Protect Against Doorstep Scams
Most people are aware of phone scammers or phishing emails, but what happens when a fraudster turns up at your front door? It can be far more intimidating, and trickier to deal with than just hanging up or pressing 'delete'.Read more
Do burglar alarms reduce the cost of home insurance?
With home insurance premiums increasing by nearly 3% in the last year*, it's no wonder people are looking to reduce the amount they pay. Does adding a burglar alarm make a difference to home insurance premiums?Read more
Can I install my own home security system?
The simple answer to that question is yes you can. And it's likely to cost less than a professionally installed alarm, but when it comes to protecting your home and the things that are most valuable to you, nothing compares to a tailored home security package from ADT.Read more
The homebuyers' security checklist
When it comes to buying a new home, we all have the same broad criteria for making our decision. "Location, location, location" may be the mantra but schools, transport links and local amenities will also be near the top of most homebuyers' lists. But there's another checklist we should have in mind when weighing up the pros and cons of a potential move: security.Read more
What is video analytics?
If you're looking up smart security, you'll read a lot about video technology. From smart cameras to video doorbells, it's fast becoming a modern security essential - and for good reason.Read more
Top tips on hiding valuables at home
In the UK, it's estimated that there's a burglary every 40 seconds1. That's thousands of break-ins across the country each year. From planned to opportunistic, most thieves won't hang around for long, grabbing as many valuables as they can and turning tail before they draw attention to themselves.Read more
Best Places To Hide Easter Eggs - Blog
Easter egg hunts will be in full swing across the UK, with kids and grown-ups alike searching homes and gardens – depending on the Great British weather. But where are the best places to secure those chocolate treats?Read more
Five Top Tips For Coping With Lockdown
Covid-19 means we're all going to be spending a lot more time at home over the next few months. These simple tips will help you look after yourself and others in these uncertain times.Read more
Spring clean your home security
Whether you already have a home security system, or you're thinking about installing one, here's ADT's top tips to spruce up your home security.Read more
Stranger at the door? Here's how to stay safe.
As children, one of the first lessons we're taught is about stranger danger. Read ADT's article on how to stay safe and speak to someone outside without even opening your door.Read more
Can I add cameras to my ADT system?
In short, yes you can. Here we have highlighted the different ranges of cameras you can add to your ADT system, find out which is right for you.Read more
Which is the best guard dog to put off burglars?
Read ADT's list of the top five dogs that are both good guard dogs and pawfectly family friendly.Read more
Security for a new decade
2020 is upon us, a brand-new and exciting decade of tech innovations. Here's a sneak peak of the new ADT products coming your way.Read more
A decade of security tech later
Security technology has evolved beyond recognition over the last 10 years; read ADT's round-up of the top tech that's making our world a safer place.Read more
Our top spots to hide their Christmas presents
Take a look at ADT's list of the top hiding spaces around the home to ensure present hunters don't find their gift before the big day.Read more
How to keep your Black Friday bargains secure
Take a look at ADT's list of great ways to protect your Black Friday bargains and reduce the risk of them being stolen.Read more
Are you inviting hackers into your home?
Which? reported that cheap home security cameras are allowing hackers to access your home. Read ADT's tips on finding the best security camera for you.Read more
Keeping your home safe during long winter nights
By Michael Fraser - I have the well-earned accolade of being a 'burglary expert', which is quite fair, as I am in fact a reformed burglar; I now use all my insider knowledge from my prior criminal life to help people protect their homes and businesses from unscrupulous thieves.Read more
Why age is just a number when it comes to smart tech
The main barrier for older adults embracing smart tech is education. Read ADT's Smart Home innovations, see what they are and how they can make life easier.Read more
How to secure a modern office
ADT have put together a list of simple ways you can ensure office safety and keep that attractive modern culture thriving too.Read more
How to get kids thinking about home security
Read ADT's top tips to get your kids thinking about keeping the family home secure.Read more
Top security tips to beat the bike thieves
Almost 40,000 people report stolen bicycles each year in the UK. But, with ADT's bike security tips you can avoid becoming part of that number.Read more
Outdoor fire safety this summer
Did you know over 27k fires are started on UK heathland and moorland each year? Read ADT's guide to outdoor fire safety.Read more
Your guide to garage door security
Garages are often where we keep some of our most valuable assets, read ADT's guide to keeping your garage door safer.Read more
Where are Britain's safest coastal towns and cities?
Whether you're retiring to the coast, moving for work, or looking to relocate - read ADT's list of the safest places to live on the UK coastline.Read more
How to protect your home's value
Read ADT's list of security features to ensure you protect that extra home value following a renovation or extension.Read more
Everybody needs good neighbours
The experts at ADT have some top tips on how you and your neighbours can help improve neighbourhood security.Read more
How to keep kids safe online
The internet is an increasingly scary place, especially for parents, read ADT's top tips on how to enforce internet safety for children.Read more
Do burglars return to the same house?
With 1 in 4 homes being retargeted by burglars, ADT have a list of tips to help ensure your home is secure after a burglary.Read more
Top construction site security tips
If you're in the construction industry, you'll know the conflicting feeling of leaving your tools on-site, read ADT's top tips for keeping your site secure.Read more
How to keep valuables safe while travelling
With summer just around the corner, many of us will be looking forward to a holiday away. However, while we're happy to spend long hours thinking about sightseeing and sunbathing, keeping our valuables safe while we're away is often the last thing on our holiday checklist.Read more
What is a monitored alarm and are the benefits worth it?
The very first Monitored alarm system was established in the US in 1866 by the president of the Gold and Stock Telegraph Company after he was disturbed in his home by a burglar. The idea then – as now – is that when an alarm is triggered it immediately notifies a separate monitoring centre. That means there's always someone watching over your home, whether you're there or not.Read more
Don't let burglars ruin the bank holiday for your business
Everyone loves a bank holiday weekend. With not one but two three-day weekends in May, the opportunities for career criminals to target unstaffed premises are particularly high. Sadly, commercial crime is on the rise in the UK according to the latest figures*. The good news is there are lots of ways for you to boost security ahead of the May bank holidays thanks to ADT's expert business security tips.Read more
What Kind Of Home Security Hunter Are You?
With Easter fast approaching, kids and grown-ups alike will be looking forward to getting stuck into a traditional Easter egg hunt. There's not really a game plan as such - and that's half the fun. Running around looking high and low for shiny chocolate treats is about as complicated as it gets. But that's not a strategy you'd want to apply to something as important as home security. That's why we've put together this useful guide to help you work out just what kind of home security hunter you are, and which products best match your needs.Read more
ADT's Guide to Avoiding Daylight Robbery
It's easy to assume that burglars are creatures of the night, skulking in the shadows waiting to make their move under the cover of darkness. In fact, research paints a very different picture.Read more
How to secure your doors on a budget
When we think of burglaries, a smashed window might be the first image that springs to mind. But in fact, a massive 75% of burglaries are attempted via a door, with 46% involving a forced lock.*Read more
Always keep home insurance small print in mind
We've all heard stories about home insurance claims going unpaid – even when the incident wasn't the claimant's fault. If you don't check through the T&Cs you can easily get caught out, leaving you out of pocket in a tough spot.Read more
Making your home secure for your baby
The desire to protect a new baby is one of the most basic impulses humans have. And in the months before your little one is due the urge to 'nest' is often overwhelming. Preparing your home for a new arrival can involve everything from decorating their room and choosing new nursery furniture to buying nappies (lots of nappies) and making sure you've got enough meals in the freezer to get you through those hectic first few weeks. But aside from the domestic duties, it's also important to get the right security in place. Here are a few tips from the experts at ADT:Read more
Safest places to live in the UK, revealed
Buying a new home takes time, planning and research. But while property websites will tell you about the nearest train stations and schools, they won't tell you the area's crime statistics.Read more
How to test the health of your smoke alarm
We've all seen the ads that ask: 'When's the last time you checked your smoke alarm?'. But, with our busy, modern lives it's rarely at the top of our to-do list.Read more
Make 2019 your safest year yet
Starting the new year with a few simple security resolutions is a great way to get into good habits for 2019 and beyond.Read more
Are you inviting burglars over for Christmas?
Unfortunately, Christmas is the most burgled time of the year, according to UK crime statistics. Follow ADT's security checklist to keep your home safe.Read more
How to stay safe online this Christmas
Avoid online fraud and identity theft this Christmas with these simple security steps from ADT.Read more
Top security tips for your apartment or flat
There are plenty of ways to make the most of apartment & flat living while safeguarding your home and belongings.Read more
How to keep your pets calm on Bonfire Night
Around 45% of dogs are frightened by bright flashes & loud bangs. But with just a few simple steps, you can make Bonfire Night a lot more pleasant for your pets.Read more
Is your home October-proof?
Our list of top tips will help prevent you from becoming another crime statistic during the worst month of the year for burglaries.Read more
How to write a great mystery/thriller – By Sophie Hannah
Read distinguished crime author Sophie Hannah's tips on how to write a great thriller.Read more
Give your new home castle-worthy security
Keep your new home as secure as a castle this National Security Month with our complete security checklist.Read more