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On May 12 at Sugar House Park, a group of women will get together for the third year, sharing recipes, telling stories, and celebrating the joys of motherhood. Many come from countries where there isn't a date equivalent to Mother's Day, while others have had to leave their children behind in war torn communities.
The event is the annual Mother's Day celebration of Women of the World, an organization founded by Samira Harnish, who arrived in the United States from Iraq as a teen mother in an arranged marriage. After overcoming her struggles and becoming a successful semiconductor manufacturing engineer, she retired to devote her life to helping others who face many of the same challenges.
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According to the Utah Refugee Service Office's 2010 data, refugee resettlement has increased an average of 25 percent for each of the past three years.
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"We have 25,000 refugees here in Utah and 98 percent of them live in Salt Lake," Harnish said. "It was my dream to help women in the Middle East, but I realized that there is just as great of a need to help women here, too."
According to the Refugee Services office of the Utah Department of Workforce Services, women and girls represent 47 percent of refugee and asylum-seekers, while 44 percent are children under 18.
Of those seeking asylum, four out of five chosen are women and children. Yet, though women and children represent the vast majority, most resources are used to help men, placing them in jobs and assisting with assimilation. For every dollar of development assistance, only 2 cents goes to women.
Harnish describes the situation of new female refugees as disorienting and, often, demeaning.
"Women lose their power when they can't understand what is going on around them, either because of language barriers or culture," she said. 'They feel powerless and lack confidence."
Through Women of the World, refugees are taught empowerment, through English lessons, weekly meetings and a support network. Along with the daily work, the organization tries to find time for celebration, holding an annual fashion show and, in the case of Mother's Day, having a potluck in the park. In past years, more than 150 women and children attended the event.
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"Samira is the most authentic person that I've ever been around," Justin said. "Samira doesn't tell you what you want to hear — she tells you what you need to hear. They trust her completely because she is willing to tell the hard truths and provide tough love."
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Check out these Chicago-area haunted houses for Halloween scares.
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Fear City and Fables Studios In the past, Fear City attempted to play on our Chicago fears with its rude FCTA worker, haunted train ride and the walk-through-former-governor Rod-Blagojevich's-throat amusements. This season, visitors can double their pleasure, as the attraction teams up with Fables Studios for an extra heaping of ghoulish delight. 8240 N Austin Ave, Morton Grove (fearcitychicago.com). Oct 4, 5, 7pm–midnight; Oct 6, 7pm–11pm; Oct 11, 12, 7pm–midnight; Oct 13, 7pm-11pm, Oct 17, 7pm–11pm; Oct 18, 19, 7pm–midnight; Oct 20, 23, 24, 7pm–11pm; Oct 25, 26 7pm–midnight; Oct 27 7pm–11pm; Oct 30, 31 7pm–midnight; $15–25 per haunt, both haunts $35.
2012 REVIEW! A zombie dominatrix named Sugar greets you at the entrance and threatens you with a spanking before entering this Chicago-themed haunt. Other memorable features: a zombie porn pusher, a Justin Bieber stalker who collects his own urine, a family of hoarders with a fridge full of empty mayonnaise jars, a morbidly obese father with a sawed-off shotgun and a room full of dismembered puppies. No cliched chainsaws or ghosts here!—Erica Gannett
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Six Flags Great America's Fright Fest Come 4pm, Six Flags shifts focus away from the scary rides to evn more sinister shows and ghouls. Check the website for specific haunted-house hours. Six Flags Great America, 542 N Rte 21, Gurnee (847-249-4636, sixflags.com/greatamerica) Park admission, $61.99, kids 48" and under $41.99; haunt wristband, $19.99; express haunt wristband, $59.99.
2012 REVIEW! Due to an unfortunate inflation problem, Tiny the Spider isn't clinging to the side of the American Eagle this October, but, by all other accounts, Six Flags Fright Fest is spookier than ever. The pond in front of the welcoming carousel is blood red and the park is crawling with hundreds of monsters and zombies who, not surprisingly, get creepier as the park grows darker. Confusingly, the rides and park zones have all been renamed, so be sure to pick up a map at the front of the park. There are eight scary shows (but, really, who goes to Six Flags to see a show?), a deadly train ride, a frightening nightclub, truly horrific Scary-oke and four other major haunted attractions with varying degrees of spooky. Here's what you'll find:
Mausoleum of Terror Legend has it that Six Flags Great America was built on an old cemetery, and the denizens of the Mausoleum are former park guests turned into zombies by a dead man named Eric Yeager, who rose from the dead and began feasting on brains. None of that back story really comes into play here, but the Mausoleum is the park's scariest haunted house nonetheless. On a recent visit, the ghoul barking out instructions before entry had the group cracking up with his undead shtick. Though the sets aren't memorable, the actors inside seem to pride themselves on providing guests with multiple scares. The climax of the journey—which combines a disorienting array of eerie lights, moving walls and a truly terrifying undead girl—will leave you disoriented and perhaps a bit unprepared for a fun final shock as you leave.—Frank Sennett
Massacre Medical Center The best set design at Fright Fest can be found inside this haunted hospital, where the staff have gone mad after escaping mental inmates tortured them. Now they want you to join them in the medical hell they've created. Though it's not quite as frightful as the Mausoleum of Terror, Mass Med delivers its fair share of shocks, including one cast member who skitters around the hallways in a disturbing crab walk and another who invites passersby to join him in a bathtub full of what appear to be limbs he's sloshing around. Talk about a high-risk pool.—Frank Sennett
Wicked Woods This haunted feature scores points for originality simply by being an open-air haunted house. Visitors to the Woods are led on a seemingly harmless walking tour through the dried up Roaring Rapids when…suddenly…something goes horribly wrong! The monsters (Sasquatch, Mothman, the Jerzy Devil) have escaped and the tour guide is, well, a bloody mess. Those who hate the claustrophobic feeling of being in a haunted house will find relief in the outdoors, but, even in the woods, there's nowhere to run from hairy monsters and creepy characters in all black catsuits. —Amy Carr
Manslaughter Manor They say this house is "abandoned," but you'd never know it from all the freaked-out zombies crawling around inside. Props to any haunted house that starts by doling out randomized electric jolts to those passing through, but with the exception of a lonely girl singing hauntingly in her bedroom and the unnerving threat lurking beneath fabric in the walkthrough closets, this haunt fails to live up to the others in the park. —Amy Carr
3/5 stars
Asylum Xperiment This 45,000-square-foot Hollywood-set–style haunted house has forty rooms, many inspired by horror flicks. New this year: A multi-level graveyard and the Forty Foot Tunnel of Terror. Odeum, 1033 N Villa Ave, Villa Park (asylumxperiment.com). Oct 4, 5, 7–midnight; Oct 11, 12, 7pm–midnight; Oct 13, 17 7pm-10:30pm; Oct 18, 19 7pm–midnight; Oct 20, 24, 7–10:30pm; Oct 25, 26, 7pm–midnight; Oct 27, 7–10:30pm; Oct 30, 31, 7pm-10:30pm. $25, $40 VIP.
2012 REVIEW! Forty rooms with various themes fill up the ole Odeum Expo Center this year. An actual haunted house is mandatory of course, the most chilling aspect easily the girl being force-fed forkfuls of spaghetti, speckles of vomit around her mouth, the pasta smelling impressively rank. There's also a pitch black maze and a hospital ward with desiccated corpses. In some sort of dystopian Harley Davidson-land, bikers bang on cars with clubs and wield chain saws and in another maze where the strobe-light action could rival a Hype Williams music video, the man in front of me whispered, "Jump out and scream at people" into his walkie-talkie and sure enough, the girl dangling off a bar in the corner of the room promptly obeyed. —Tomi Obaro
3/5 stars
The Massacre Haunted House and Fear Factory 3D Nestled in Naperville, this haunted house uses 3D effects to rachet up the goosebump level significantly.
2012 REVIEW! Don't let the Odyssey Fun World venue fool you, this haunt is plenty scary. Starting with a trippy maze where even the walls are literally jumping out at you, The Massacre uses 3D animatronics to gory, horrifying effect. Highlights include the young mother and her dead baby she wants you to play with, a tunnel with steadily encroaching walls and a funeral where the body isn't quite dead. 3440 Odyssey Court (FearTheMassacre.com). Oct 4,5, 7pm–midnight, Oct 6, 10 7pm–11pm, Oct 11, 12, 7pm–midnight, Oct 13, 17 7pm–11pm, Oct 18, 19, 7pm–midnight. Oct 20, 24 7pm–11pm. Oct 25, 26, 7pm–midnight, Oct 27, 30, 7pm–11pm, Oct 31, 7pm–midnight. $20 for The Massacre, $23 for The Massacre & Fear Factory, VIP $35.
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Eleventh Hour The four scary attractions on an Elk Grove Village farm are the theatrical, bloody Eleventh Hour; Intensity, an underground maze with live rock band Chain Reaction; and the corn-maze Creatures of the Corn. In the daytime, the site runs a kid-friendly pumpkin patch and a lights-on haunted house matinee. 1940 George St, Melrose Park (eleventhhour.info). Oct 5, 6, 7–11pm; Oct 7, 10, 11 7–10pm; Oct 12, 13, 7–11pm; Oct 14, 17, 18 7–10pm; Oct 19, 20, 7–11pm; Oct 21, 24, 25 7–10pm; Oct 26, 27, 7–11pm; Oct 28, 7–10pm; Oct 29, 30, 7-10pm, Oct 31, 7-11pm. $19.95 for four haunts online only, $18 for two haunts at the door.
2011 REVIEW! Don't be discouraged by the all-too-brief corn maze that starts off the four stages of this experience—it sets the tone for confusion to come. The first of three houses focuses on theatrics and high-quality set design, more impressively creepy than frightening. From there things get downright scary; a simulated elevator drop reproduces every city-worker's nightmare and a semi slams through the wall to a disturbingly disorienting spinning room and strobe-lit mazes featuring a live metal band that offers an apt soundtrack.—Heather Shouse
3/5 stars
Screams in the Park The haunted house attempts to emulate H.H. Holmes's gothic mansion. Scares include fog-filled passageways, a toilet that sprays "urine" on you, "torture chambers" and vats of bubbling "acid." River Rd between Balmoral and Bryn Mawr Aves, Rosemont (847-868-9279, screamsinthepark.co). Oct 4, 5, 11, 12, 8pm–midnight; Oct 17, 7pm–11pm; Oct 18, 19, 8pm–midnight; Oct 23, 24, 7pm–11pm; Oct 25–26, 8pm–midnight, Oct 27, 7pm–11pm; Oct 30, 31, 7pm–11pm. $15–25.
2011 REVIEW! A skull with glowing red eyes indicates the entrance to this new haunt, which sits in a tentlike structure near a suburban movie theater. The first area: a series of H.H. Holmes "torture rooms," half-hearted teenage girl actors playing the serial killer's victims. Herded into a pitch-black narrow hallway, we feel intense claustrophobia that seems to last forever. Additional well-played elements include a toilet that sprays "urine" on you and a plush red chair—ostensibly decorating a hallway to add a creepy Victorian element—that jumps out at you. Otherwise, the short haunt lacks vertigo tunnels, unique visual elements and a strong tie to the stated H.H. Holmes theme.—Martha Williams
2/5 stars
Statesville Haunted Prison The Joliet area's historic prisons make creepy fodder for this haunted house, where murderous prisoners have forced out the security guards. Walk through 23 maximum security cells. 17250 S Weber Rd, Crest Hill (877-722-7332, statesville.org). Oct 3, 7pm-10pm, Oct 4, 5, 7pm-11pm, Oct 6, 10, 7pm-10pm, Oct 11, 12, 7pm-11pm, Oct 13, 17, 7pm-10pm, Oct 18, 19, 7pm-11pm, Oct 20, 23, 24, 7pm–10pm, Oct 25, 26, 7pm-11pm, Oct 27, 30, 31, 7pm–10pm. $30.
2011 REVIEW! While standing in extremely long lines, frightening folks jump out at us yelling "Welcome to Hell!" and the un-PC "Nancy!" We finally get to the house and encounter the sickest thing we've ever seen: In a poop-covered bathroom, a guy pees against a wall, and a dude fondles a microphone in his underwear and breaks out into a song. One scary, mental-breakdown–inducing room features red and white checkered walls and checkered-camouflaged clowns popping out or swinging overhead on bungee systems. As we left the second haunt—a less scary animatronics house—the floor sloped down into the darkness of the walls, and the only way to leave was to disorientingly push your way out.—Erin Delahanty
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Dungeon of Doom The largest haunt in this area—about 40,000 square feet and 80 actors—provides scares for up to 52 minutes. See several sections, one of which is described simply as "You will be suspended in the air surrounded by clowns." Not afraid yet? In Buried Dead or Alive, lie in a coffin while dirt-like debris pins you down. 2701 Deborah Ave, Zion (262-331-0092, dungeonofdoom.com). Oct 4–6, 7:30pm-late, Oct 11,12,13, 7pm-late, Oct 17–20, 7:30pm-late. Oct 24–27, 7pm–late. Oct 30, 31, 7:30pm-late. $25–40
2010 REVIEW! An initial turbulent elevator ride gives you a glimpse of what the rest of the haunt is like: frighteningly small spaces, pitch-black darkness and the occasional strobe light causing lurking monsters' movements to resemble seizures. After walking through mazes filled with roaches (likely crunchy popcorn pieces), chain-saws and insane-asylum patients, prepare for the highlight: getting buried alive. McDonald's Playplace-esque balls fall from the ceiling and come up from the floors stifling your vision, breathing and movement. Thankfully it lasts only one panic-inducing minute.—Lauren Capobianco
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Twinkies maker Hostess going out of business
Nearly 18,500 workers will lose their jobs as the company succumbs to the crippling effects of a nationwide union strike.
Hostess Brands, the bankrupt maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, said it has sought court permission to go out of business after failing to get wage and benefit cuts from thousands of its striking bakery workers.
Hostess said a national strike by members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union that began last week had crippled its ability to produce and deliver products at several facilities.
The liquidation of the company will mean that most of its 18,500 employees will lose their jobs, Hostess said on Friday.
The 82-year-old company said it took the decision to shut down after determining that not enough employees had returned to work by a deadline on Thursday.
The company, which filed for bankruptcy in January for the second time since 2004, said it had filed a motion with U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain in White Plains, New York, for permission to shut down and sell assets.
The Irving, Texas, company has 565 distribution centers and 570 bakery outlet stores, as well as the 33 bakeries. Its brands include Wonder, Nature's Pride, Dolly Madison, Drake's, Butternut, Home Pride and Merita, but it is probably best known for Twinkies -- basically a cream-filled sponge cake.
"We deeply regret the necessity of today's decision, but we do not have the financial resources to weather an extended nationwide strike," Chief Executive Gregory Rayburn said in a statement.
"Hostess Brands will move promptly to lay off most of its 18,500-member workforce and focus on selling its assets to the highest bidders," Rayburn added.
Union President Frank Hurt said on Thursday that the crisis at the company was the "result of nearly a decade of financial and operational mismanagement" and that management was trying to make union workers the scapegoats for a plan by Wall Street investors to sell Hostess.
Hostess said its debtor-in-possession lenders had agreed to allow the it to continue to have access to $75 million to fund the wind-down process.
"There's no way to soften the fact that this will hurt every Hostess Brands employee. All Hostess Brands employees will eventually lose their jobs - some sooner than others," Rayburn said in a letter to employees.
The company has canceled all orders in process with its suppliers and said any product in transit would be returned to the shipper.
In its filing with the court, the company said it would have incurred a loss of between $7.5 million and $9.5 million from November 9 to November 19 in lost sales and increased costs.
"These losses and other factors, including increased vendor payment terms contraction, have resulted in a significant weakening of the debtors' cash position and, if continued, would soon result in the debtors completely running out of cash," it said.
Hostess had already reached agreement on pay and benefit cuts with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, its largest union.
Yes I am a baker, yes I belong to a union however it is the united food workers assoc. I don't totally blame it on the bakers it is the wind bags that run the union. They are just as bad as politicians full of
B S and hot air, only tell you what you want to hear twisted around so you think it is the best thing going. Well I sure hope the Managers or should I say the Mis-Managers enjoy their holidays with their families. However, I feel sorry the other 18,500 families will be wondering if they can even give their families a holiday at all.
Unions raise wages of unionized workers by roughly 20% and raise compensation, including both wages and benefits, by about 28%.Unions reduce wage inequality because they raise wages more for low- and middle-wage workers than for higher-wage workers, more for blue-collar than for white-collar workers, and more for workers who do not have a college degree.
Strong unions set a pay standard that nonunion employers follow. For example, a high school graduate whose workplace is not unionized but whose industry is 25% unionized is paid 5% more than similar workers in less unionized industries.
The impact of unions on total nonunion wages is almost as large as the impact on total union wages.
Workers are never paid wages and benefits that an employer did not agree to pay them. Failure of Hostess is most likely reflective of poor management or products no longer highly demanded by the market. Too many of our corporate failures come from disproportionate costs high in the organization versus competitors and not disproportionate costs at the labor level.
Unions help protect the middle class.
WOW how the world is a changing.
First off Unions Built the USA. Remember that... Take a good look at where things went wrong, Lets say the last 4 years have been a trying time, 8 years of one of the dumbest people in office and 1 puppet master pulling all the strings.
Wow gas 80 Cents a gal for Gas, before The puppet master and the dummy to over $4.00 a gal in most states.
The company I used to work for laid off 80 thousand people before he even gave his speech.
Its going to take Law suites and Jail time for wall street to get the msg we are DONE.,
This company is worth more dead then alive. Hey maybe Romney will buy it for pennies on the dollar.
Get a grip and take your head out of the sand and help. Ask for tougher jail sentences for money scamming wall street execs. THEY get paid if they win or lose.
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Categories > Celebrities > Fall Out Boy > All We Have
"Gotcha"3 Reviews
The boys are ready to cram all thier gear and Amy into a van for a short month tour. It kicks off with a miniture party that includes Patrick singing while Pete grinsd with him. Then, Amy and Patri...
Everyone had hangovers in the morning, well, except for Pete, which was why he was up and decided to make breakfast for everybody.
"Do you have any idea how unbelievably good that smells?" he turned around to see Amy peering over his shoulder to see what he was cooking. He smiled and shook his head.
"Nope. But the guys love this," he smiled and looked down at her attire. She was still in her sleepwear, which left little imagination for the eyes.
"Uh, Amy" Pete whispered and pointed down at her underwear. Amy just waved her hand around like it was no big deal.
"I don't care anymore," she smiled and looked back down at the cooking food. "Does it bother you?" she asked looking back up at Pete. He gulped and tried to ignore the heat rush that over took him. Delayed, Pete shook his head.
"Good, now am I going to like this as well?" she asked and sat down on the counter next to the stove. He shrugged and continued to poke it with the spatula.
"Depends, if you like a lot of vegetables," Pete looked up and she smiled widely.
"You should of guessed, the fact Andy is a vegan should have told you I'm one too," Amy bit her lip and inhaled again. "I can't wait to taste it," she looked at Pete and he grabbed a fork. He poked at the substance and got a piece. Placing his hand under the particle, he moved it towards Amy. She opened her mouth and took it, laughing slightly.
"It's good. Like, really, really good," Joe walked in next, mumbling something about his hangover.
"That sounds a little interesting," he raised an eyebrow and Pete shoved the rest of what was on the fork in his mouth, annoyed already.
"That's what she was talking about," Joe said after he had swallowed the food. "It is good," Andy came next and sat down at the real table by the kitchen.
"Food me," he mumbled and Amy giggled. Patrick waltzed in almost drunkenly and sat down at the table as well.
"Rough night, tough morning," he laughed and wiped a hand over his face.
"We need aspirin," Joe looked over to Amy.
"What?" She sighed. "Do I have to go and get some?" she sighed again when she saw all their puppy dog faces. "Fine, after this delicious meal," Amy grabbed her plate and sat down next to Patrick. A few conversations later, and a quick drive to the convenience store, Amy walked through the apartment door to see the entire band's equipment by the door. A few duffle bags were placed there as well and she raised an eyebrow. Andy walked into the living room with his drumsticks in hand and looked at Amy's questioning face.
"Another show?" she asked. Amy bit her lip when she got no answer. The rest of the guys came in and Patrick sat her down on the couch. Amy dropped the bag and breathed in.
"What's going on?" she asked quietly.
"Amy, we're kind of going on tour," Patrick took her hands in his and looked her in the eyes. She sniffed once and opened her mouth to say something but just closed it again.
They can't just leave me here...
Joe noticed her expression.
"Why doesn't she come with us?" Joe asked moving forward a little. Andy looked at him forcefully. Amy watched Joe smile at her.
"There is practically no room. Plus, we don't want her getting hurt," Pete mentioned. Amy was hurt. She had just thought Pete was her friend, and now...
"Come on, look at her, she's so small, she could fit anywhere! And she survived the worst boyfriend anybody could have, and found someone a lot better. I think she can handle a whole month's tour," Joe said, getting a little pissed off. Amy stayed silent and looked up to Patrick where he stood looking down at her. Both Pete and Andy sighed.
"Plus, don't you think it would be more dangerous if we left her here?" Patrick had finally said something and let go of Amy's hands to turn around.
"I'm just trying to look out for my sister," Andy muttered looking at Patrick. Amy sighed and crossed her arms.
"Then why don't you ask her, her opinion?" she fumed in an angry tone and watched as they all turned towards her. Joe smiled, she was on his side.
"I don't want to be a burden, but I'd love to go with you guys, instead of being cooped up in here for a whole month," Amy sighed and shook her head. "But it's not up to me, is it?" she looked at the guy's somewhat shocked expressions.
Damn. This girl can bite.
Patrick smiled and pulled her up into a hug.
"I want you to come with us," he whispered loud enough for the guys to hear. Joe came over and made an Amy sandwich.
"I want you to come too!" he smiled and looked at Andy with hope in his eyes. Andy rolled his eyes playfully and joined the hug. Amy looked over at Pete who was standing with his hands in his hoodie pockets.
"Please, Peter?" Amy gave the ultimate puppy dog pout and whimpered to add to the cuteness.
Who can say no to that?
Pete smiled and made his way over to the group hug.
"YAY! I got my buddy going on tour with me," Joe screamed and they all left the hug except for Patrick.
"And I've got my girlfriend," Patrick whispered into Amy's ear. She blushed slightly and looked over at Pete who was slightly pouting and looking down.
Chapter 21- Release the Bats
Amy was jumping up and down on her bed, well, jumping for joy. She suddenly slipped and gasped as Patrick caught her before she fell off completely.
"Whoa there, Amiez," he kissed her temple and then her cheek. "Are you that excited?" he asked and Amy nodded her head, smiling widely again.
"I'm so happy that I get to go with you guys," she spoke dancing to their EP that she had gotten a hold of. "And I already know most of the words!" Patrick smiled and tilted his hat up to see Amy clearer.
This will be better than last summer's tour
Pete walked into the room and his confused expression made Patrick giggle.
"Hey there Peter Panda!" Amy giggled like a little five year old and waved still jumping on her bed.
"What did you do to her Pat?" Pete asked sitting on his bed. Patrick shrugged.
"She's just excited," he spoke and turned down the music a little. "What do you need?" he asked causally, turning to Pete.
"Um, we are planning on heading out by tonight to make it to the first show in New York," he explained and Patrick nodded his head. He grabbed his glasses off of the nightstand and threw them on.
"Are we doing anything special before we hit it?" Patrick asked keeping a close eye on his dancing girlfriend. Pete shrugged as Andy entered the room.
"We are meeting Sasha and Molly in New York," he mentioned, also plainly disturbed by Amy's actions. "Is she ok?" he asked pointing to her spazzing out.
"Just excited," Patrick and Pete said at the same time. Amy smiled and calmed down, stepping next to Patrick still moving her body slightly to the beat.
"You are so weird, Amiez..." Andy said, shaking his head at his sister. She stuck her tongue out and smiled back at the other two that were still standing there.
"Well, maybe we can have a little fun before we head out?" Amy asked wrapping her arms around Patrick's waist and resting her head on his shoulder. He smiled contently and placed his hands over hers. Pete tried to ignore their affection towards each other and turned to Andy.
"What do you want to do?" Pete asked as Joe entered the room and smiled at Amy who had her cheek pressed into Patrick's shoulder, making her look like she didn't have a left side of her face. Andy shrugged.
"We should just hang. Put on some tunes real loud and have fun," Joe mentioned sitting down next to Pete.
"Can we play twister?" Amy asked, sounding mumbled because of the way her face was positioned. Patrick chuckled and sighed.
"I'm gonna end up hurt and mentally scared by the end of the night, I know it," Andy muttered as Pete laughed out loud.
"We will make sure it does happen, right Joseph?" Pete turned to see Joe nodding his head in a cocky manner.
"Ohhhh yeaha," Andy shook his head and grabbed the game that happened to be sitting in the room they were in.
"I'll grab my cds'," Patrick said, stepping with still Amy latched to him. He chuckled slightly when she stepped in time with him again.
"There is no way we are going to put up with the lovebirds in that van," Andy said, walking out into the living room.
An hour had passed and the gang was getting ready to play twister, yet again. Amy had walked to her room to change into some more lose fitting clothes while Patrick changed the songs around. All of a sudden, she heard those first unmistakable notes and started laughing. She also heard Patrick's voice bellow to the vocals, making it more funny.
"I've been feeling dryyyyy baby" Patrick sang, in a deep, soulful voice. Amy chuckled as she came into view of where he was standing. Pete was laughing and came up behind him and they started to "grind" in a playful way.
"Trying to hold back this feeling, for soooo long," Pete sang with him until Patrick laughed.
Amy covered her mouth, covering her laughing and shook her head as Patrick came over to her and took her hand, kneeling down.
"And if you feel, like I feel baby," Patrick stood up and pressed her to himself playfully and swung her around in the air. "Come on, OH! Come on," Amy giggled as Patrick swayed his body side to side.
"Let's get it on," he sang again as Joe rolled around on the ground. Patrick stretched his vocals to reach the "oh baby" and smiled as Amy burst out laughing. The song soon ended and Amy blushed, realizing she was still in Patrick's arms. Andy coughed and she quickly stepped out to see the game set up and Andy ready with the spinner.
"Let's play," she said cracking her knuckles and shaking her body lose.
Another hour later, Amy changed back into the clothes she had planed out for the trip. Patrick had followed her and as she pulled her new jeans up, she felt a pair of hands wrap around her waist and a head land on her shoulder. She turned slightly to see Patrick's glasses and the moonlight glaring off of them. She turned around in his embrace and fixed them along with his hat and his tucked a strand of his hair behind his ear.
"You ready?" he asked grabbing her attention. Amy nodded and placed her hands on Patrick's shoulders. He smiled down at her and kissed her nose. Amy giggled as she lifted her head up in time to catch his lips.
"Gotcha," she whispered after they broke apart. Patrick smirked at her childish actions and gave her another kiss.
"Sorry to break the love fest here, but we got to save the world, again," The two broke apart to see Pete leaning against the doorframe in what he called his "comfortable clothes". Amy nodded and smiled remembering what Patrick had told her one time. She leaned into Patrick's chest, and rested her head while they talked shortly. A chuckle ran through Patrick and she felt it.
"I told you to stop using that," Patrick mentioned. Pete just rolled his eyes.
"Whatever, let's get rolling,"


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Whet: kitchen.bar.patio
- Address:
1517 Anderson Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R5Neighborhood:
Granville Island
- Cuisine:
NorthwestPrice: CAN$30 and under
Whet: kitchen.bar.patio
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.whet.ca/
- Phone: 6046960739
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm.
Dinner: Monday - Thursday, Sunday: 5:00pm - 12:00am, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 1:00am.
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Northwest
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine Bar
A word from Whet: kitchen.bar.patio
Located at the Gateway to Granville Island, WHET: kitchen. bar. patio, is Vancouver's newest eating, drinking, and viewing experience. At WHET we focus on using local and organic ingredients in everything we do: Oceanwise seasonal seafoods and Granville island market ingredients like oyama sausage, artesian cheese, island baked breads, and market fresh herbs and spices. We combine a sophisticated seasonal menu with a relaxed atmosphere and panoramic view. Our libations consist of contemporary and modern wine and cocktail offerings which have been created, sourced and refined with a careful mind to stay true to our philosophy of using fresh, vibrant flavours and pairings. We have a wide craft beer selection of both local & international draught and bottled favourites. WHET is open late every night of the week for a glass of wine or cocktail after a show, a late dinner after taking in a famous Granville Island play, or a night out with friends in our cozy and vibrant lounge.Continued
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- Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
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Whet: kitchen.bar.patio reviews from OpenTable diners
25 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food3.6Service4
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
great for outdoor dining (22)scenic view (19)good for groups (11)neighborhood gem (9)great for lunch (6)fit for foodies (4)special occasion (3)late-night find (3)kid-friendly (3)great for brunch (2)notable wine list (2)hot spot (2)vibrant bar scene (2)Show More
- Mediocre foodfoodloverDined on 8/29/2014The space was beautiful. The inside dining room was impressive the bathrooms were very nice and modern. The food looked fabulous on the menu but was disappointing in reality. The salmon burger was more like a fillet of salmon sandwich and the shrimp & lobster roll was served on a hotdog bun with no visible chunks of lobster at all. The parmesan fries were just fries with a bit of cheese on them and not worth the extra $2. Disappointing.
- Great spot, needs more GF options!AllergicinBbyDined on 8/16/2014Beautiful location right on the water; sitting on the deck was great! My table was immediately beside the host's desk, which was a little odd, but didn't overly detract. With my plethora of food allergies, I ended up ordering the Cajun Chicken Salad, which was tastey, if slightly small for an entree. I was still hungry afterwards, but no desserts that I can eat. I'm a bit surprised that no gluten-free bread was available. Lots of places have gluten-free buns these days and I get tired of ordering salad. Overall, staff were friendly and helpful, and the place is a great location if you're going to see some improv afterwards!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Better than expectedOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/9/2014Came to eat after the Arts Club show because of the 15% discount (thank you!). Staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive. Great selection of beers/ales which was a huge plus. Food selection was good, our choices were served promptly and the food was great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Choice for familyWashClarksVIPDined on 8/6/2014We had 7:30 tickets to the improv (next door) and Whet has a great balanced menu that appealed to both adult and my kids (14 & 10yrs.) The atmosphere was energetic music was a bit loud but appropriate for a happy hour. Jambalaya was perfectly spiced, and my 14 year old loved here Thai Chicken Rice Bowl. In all a great evening kicked off with a great dinner experience.Special Features:
- WhetCWGHVIPDined on 7/31/2014With the doors open wide, the inside seating gets the outside feel to the boat slips.. Nice Vancouver feel.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great salmon burgerNicoleVIPDined on 7/31/2014I had it with fries. The bun was great at the beginning but soggy at the end and I had to use a fork to finish. I had it with the clam chowder which was very good.Special Features:
- Great ambiance, food needs workWhitesandbeachDined on 7/25/2014We went there to celebrate my friend's birthday and although the location was superb and option of patio seating was desirable for the summer, I would think twice about returning because the food needs to be improved. I ordered their steak and lobster special, and the food came out cold with coagulated globs of what was supposed to be sauce on the steak. The mini lobster was overcooked and cold, so texture was rubbery. All that for $35. For the price, I was not asking for spectacular, but at least something half decent. Despite the dismal failure in their entrée, their cocktails were good. I really liked the strawberry mojito in particular.Special Features:
- Almost all goodKoalabearVIPDined on 7/22/2014First,the bad....2 of our party of 3 checked in and were seated on the deck;I advised my sister was joining us very soon.When she arrived she was told we weren't there and was seated elsewhere while we stewed.Evenually she looked around and found us,but we lost 40 minutes in ordering and had a rush to get to the Art's Club.After sincere apologies the service was very good,and they served us as quickly as possible.We all enjoyed our meal and the help choosing (and first tasting) the wine was appreciated.We will return for the location,service and good food-albeit not cheap!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 7/18/2014Our group of six had a great experience with great food. Our waiter was exceptional, made the dinner even better! We all ordered different things, and had not one complaint! Expect that we'll all be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- bad rice bowlOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/7/2014it was fun but never, never order the thai peanut rice bowl! disgusting!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 133 reviews are from the Whet: kitchen.bar.patio reviews archive.
- excellent servicecattDined on 5/31/2014WE had wonderful server, she was happy energetic and never missed a beat. There were 15 of us and a baby so I was very impressed at her patience and the fact that she was so attentive! I would go again for sure!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Whet with a viewweeskyeDined on 5/13/20145 gals decided it was time to visit Granville Island for a bit of shopping, dinner and a play. Whet was recommended, and I'm glad that we went there. Sat on the patio and enjoyed the sun, wine and dinner. Waiter was attentive without being overly in our face. Food looked awesome and tasted just as good. Plenty for us. The waiter knew that we were on a time table for the play and we made it in plenty of time. Thanks Whet, we will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great service and foodHappyCamperDined on 5/10/2014The service was exellent and the food was definitely delicious. The calamari and truffle fries were proportionately sized the steak was cooked perfectly. Overall, it was a very enjoyable meal and experience for a Mother's Day dinner.Special Features:
- Great PatioNicoleDined on 5/2/2014We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here. The food was good, and the patio is really great. It was a rainy evening, but the heated patio kept us at a comfortable level while we dined. I've been here a few times and have enjoyed the experience every time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointedDisappointmentDined on 4/29/2014Been to whet twice before and totally loved our dining experience , so wanted to share with family from hawaii and japan. Sadly disappointed and will never return. Food was just okay but Nothing else is good enough to mention. Not good! Unfortunately I will always remember the numerous flies in the outside dining area. Can't see that they will be in business much longer.Special Features:
- DisappointedMALIASDined on 4/26/2014Went for dinner, four of us in total, and we had the calamari which was so overfried, it was hard, and very oily, the tuna tataki which was just poor in flavor, the plate was watery, maybe because of the bed of cucumbers it was resting on but lacking all around. I had the salmon salad, which was again very bland, yes even for the salmon, not seasoned at all, everyone else was disappointed with their meals also. The fish tacos were a blend of fishes...hello, thats gross! Anyways will not be returning to Whet, even the beer and wine menu was lacking. Horrible food, should of went to the Keg or Sandbar...and it was dead in there.Special Features:
- Good Group DinnerHolidayingDined on 4/19/2014The 8 of us were looking for a casual dinner before heading off to the early show of Theatre Sports. Whet seemed to hit the spot. It is a nice open space with everyone able to enjoy the view out to the marinas of Granville Island. The menu had lots of variety to please everyone. The server, even though it was one of her first days was helpful and was not afraid to go and ask if we had any questions. We enjoyed sampling the great selection of micro-brews before dinner. The food was good and the prices were reasonable, for Granville Island. We all enjoyed our meals, but some more than others. tacos: not enough, mac and cheese/lobster: a little bland, muscles/frites were great, the Thai rice bowl, the steak sandwich and the jambalya were good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Poor FoodelovesfoodDined on 3/1/2014It's comparable to a Milestone's or a Joey's that serves oysters. I didn't find the food any different from the restaurants mentioned above. I ordered the lobster mac and cheese and only found 4 little bites of lobster and not enough cheese. It was very bland. The atmosphere was dull and not very exciting. You think a restaurant would be bustling on a Saturday night, but not this one! And now I know why. Sadly I wouldn't go back there again.
- not so greatmamaDined on 2/15/2014I booked a table for a group of 16 year old girls for a sixteenth birthday party. I phoned in and talked to a hostess there and she said it would be a great place for them and that they would treat my daughter special. I told them i was bringing in a cake and they said that they would give her an appetizer on the house. One week later, i dropped off the cake, the manager also said, the girls would be treated specially, the sixteen year old would be treated to an appetizer. Well when the girls came home, that was not the story. She did not receive a special appetizer.The food portions were very small and just "ok" The waitress was condescending and overall the only thing that my daughter felt was great was the ambiance. We will not return.Special Features:
- Not badChrisDined on 2/14/2014The only problem was the serving. It was too small.Special Features:
- lovely experienceSammyDined on 2/1/2014We had a great time! The server was fantastic and the food was delicious. I would definitely go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We came to visit for the DineOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 1/31/2014We came to visit for the Dine Out Vancouver experience. Menu was great and portions were surprising decent! Our service was wry slow and we kept having to wave her down when we needed her. Food was delicious!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Eat and get the f*ck outJoupaDined on 1/31/2014We weren't given adequate time to finish each course before the next one would be brought to the table. The server brought the bill to the table before asking if we were done. We were not done!!!!!!!I It felt like we were being pushed out the door. The were a few empty tables and booths so there was no need to rush us.
- Dine Out Vancouver 2014cxfoodxloveDined on 1/31/2014It was not very busy for a Friday night. Nothing that stood out to me enough to come back, place was alright.Special Features:
- DisappointingTinnyDined on 1/29/2014This restaurant used to be one of my favorite place. Their creme brûlée was THE BEST I've ever had (and trust me, I've tried many places, even expensive hotels and such, nowhere else came close!) and their strawberry salad was extremely yummy too! Extremely disappointed that they would take both of them off the menu. It's heartbreaking! The beet salad was ok, the steak was good but god the desserts was not up to par at all! I would urge the restaurant to have creme brûlée back!
- just okGordieDined on 1/29/2014food was average, not a place to go for special occasion. looks more like a pub/bar than a dining room
- Food was disappointingbennycDined on 1/28/2014I was in a party of 3, so we ordered all items on the Dine Out Vancouver Festival menu. Service was good but the food was very disappointing. Clam chowder - so much pepper that we had to return it Beet salad - good Crab cakes - good but tiny. It is the size of a toonie. lol Cioppino - nice sized mussels but soup base was too salty and thick Steak - this was cooked perfectly but it was too salty Deserts (Strawberry shortcake and flourless chocolate cake) - too much cream!Special Features:
- Dine Out Vancouver HitScubadoDined on 1/28/2014Food was great...well prepared and presented. Fresh ingredients, excellent pasta dishes and salmon cooked to perfection. Desert was wonderful....strawberry shortcake and the cake was made on site. Could have been better with a bit more strawberry. Wine list was extensive and beer was local and a great selection. Great views over the yachts on Granville Island. Will be sure to return to enjoy their patio.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 2nd time for Dine OutjennnDined on 1/28/2014Last year I came here for dine out and had a good experience so I decided to try it again since they changed the menu for this year. I always love their food and the service is really good too!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dine Out EveningDotsGirlDined on 1/26/2014We enjoyed our night at Whet. The location is great and the restaurant is very open but warm. The size of meals was perfect. The only complaint was that our steak dinners were only warm not piping hot. The chocolate dessert was a big hit. The strawberry shortcake was short on strawberries. Overall a good experience. I would like to come back in the summer and sit on the patioSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food (esp dessert)...but NOISYTheBlahBlahDined on 1/25/2014Our party of four enjoyed our Open Table dining experience at Whet. The service is very friendly and helpful, the food is fine. Raves for all three appetizers ordered from the Open Table menu (clam chowder, beet-based salad, and crab cakes), and the chocolate torte for dessert was really over-the-top outstanding! Entrees were good and nicely presented, just not memorable to the palate. Coffee is served in large mugs, much appreciated. Our group would have appreciated a quieter dining experience. Granted, most of the other guests appeared to be in the 20s-30s range and we are, ahem, a bit older than that . . . We were able to talk to each other but had to strain a bit to hear.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WonderfulSmith22Dined on 1/24/2014Had an awesome experience here! Great Service and wonderful food!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dine Out at WhetDanoDined on 1/24/2014Overall, we had a good dining experience. Nice atmosphere and the dine out menu offered good variety. Good service would come back again in the Summer to dine on the patio.Special Features:
- Dine Out GemOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 1/23/2014We had a great Dine Out experience at Whet. There was a bit of a mix-up as I think they were cutting servers at the time (our reso was for 9:00) but when ours arrived he was on the ball and we had a really great meal and experience. Thanks Shaughnessy for taking such good care of us.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food, great serviceMGY2Dined on 1/22/2014My girlfriend and I went to Whet as part of the Dine Out event and ordered off the dine out menu. The food was excellent, and unlike other Dine Out restaurants, the portions were actually filling. Our server Shaunessy was very personable and attentive. We would recommend Whet to others.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place to hang out withFoodie128Dined on 1/22/2014Great place to hang out with friends. I would imagine this restaurant to be busier in the summer since it's by the water. The food for dine out Vancouver was decent. The crab cakes and the Cioppino was very tasty. If it was offered in their regular menu, I would order it again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not so great for DOVjeanscoDined on 1/22/2014Thought I'd try them for Dine Out Vancouver but... Clam chowder: good taste but nothing out of the ordinary Crab cakes: tiny and had a heavy cilantro taste which covered all the crab flavour Sirloin: good, but again, nothing out of the ordinary Stuffed salmon: the salmon was great, but it was stuffed with the crab cakes from the appetizer, the potato and salad on the side was good but was the same as the side that came with the sirloin Strawberry shortcake: the cake was two flattened pieces of cake that tasted a day old with strawberry sauce and vanilla ice cream Flourless chocolate torte: the taste was very rich but the texture was very stiff and it looked store-bought! also paired with the same strawberry sauce as the shortcake!
- disappointingFoodloveDined on 1/22/2014Perhaps I was disappointed because I had high expectations for their food (not sure why I did). Pretty comparable to Joey's or Cactus Club for food, atmosphere, service etc. Nice location, especially being on the water, but not worth going for the menu.Special Features:
- 3rd visit not the charmSpicyDined on 1/22/2014To be fair, I've been to WhetKitchen twice before. Service: consistently poor. This time, made reservations in advance, there were available lounge seats (rest were occupied by 2 people), still had to ask for one, hostess would not accommodate. Surcharge of 1.50 for "warm water" with or without lemon. Dine out Vancouver 2014: portions small, had 2 loony sized crab cakes and salmon stuffed with (very little) crab. Purported fine dining takes a drive when the salmon is coated with too much "mayonnaise/tartar" sauce. Scrape sauce away reveals lots of black pepper. Does their chef know how to cook fish? Waiter, mixed up order despite "confidence" of not writing it down. Fail. This place should be avoided.
- Dine out Vancouver menu at WhetHavovieDined on 1/21/2014The Menu sounded good, so I went to Whet with my mom. For an appetizer we ordered the Crab cakes, and the Beet salad. The dressing on the Crab Cakes was incredible! though, they were a little bigger than a Toonie! and we only got 2! would have liked to have had some more of that deliciousness! The beet salad was great as well. For dinner my mom had the steak and I had the Fish, the first piece of steak was just a bad cut, they were VERY accommodating and changed it out for her in a very fast and friendly way. The fish was incredibly smooth and well cooked! delicious! For desert we both had the dark chocolate torte which was one of the best I have tasted! I would definitely return even if its just for dessert! It was thick, dark, & richSpecial Features:


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No sewer without water, district says
a mid-February lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. may have
increased the chances of a federal appropriation for a regional
sewer plan, the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD)
is considering putting the brakes on the project until they
have a water contract with the city.
The discussions on wastewater are moving positively, theyve got some real momentum, said district manager Roger Brown at the February 28 commissioners meeting. Weve always said we need to know where the waters coming from, both for our growth and theirs, before that proceeds.
Blaine city officials have generally kept the two issues separate in public discussions of sewer and water issues. In city manager Gary Tomsics presentation to council after the lobbying trip, and in the project lobby paper presented on the trip, the Birch Bay water question was not mentioned. Rather, the project is described as an integration of the regional sewer project with the Lummi Nation project to build a memorial park where the citys Semiahmoo treatment plant is today.
The project has benefits much greater than a little town trying to score more dollars for a sewer, Tomsic told city council February 22. Its also bigger than the Lummi coming asking for money for a memorial. Out of a terrible experience for both of us came a project that has benefits for our community, the state and beyond. Tomsic cited far reaching benefits for water quality and economic sustainability for the region if the citys wastewater problems are solved.
The city is looking for an $8 million appropriation in 2003 to get the project rolling and additional funding in future years. Tomsic said their reception in Washington D.C. this year was very positive, and city council voted to hire a lobbyist to continue to make the citys case during this legislative session. This cost the city a fair amount of change over time well probably spend $50,000 in the next six months, Tomsic said.
Following the February 22 meeting, council went into executive session to discuss the BBWSD water contract, and mayor Dieter Schugt said he did not expect council to take action.
BBWSD commissioners want the water contract on the same fast-track as the regional sewer plans. The districts official resolution to collaborate with the city on a regional wastewater system, adopted in August 2000, stipulated that wastewater growth planning must be consistent with water availability. In May 2001, the city agreed to the terms of the resolution in a memorandum of agreement.
Those werent priorities. Those were conditions, said commissioner Don Montfort, who suggested a letter be written to the city to clarify the districts position on the regional sewer. The letter would point out the need to address water issues before that process goes forward, he said.
Brown and district attorney Robert Carmichael said progress in water contract negotiations had been slow. They did bring in some new issues, one a very large one, and at a late date. For us thats a problem, Brown said. I think theres a misconception about how close we are to an agreement, Carmichael said. Based on where we were last time, were pretty far apart..


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Cartersville police say they have charged an 18-year-old man on child abuse charges.They say a 6-week-old infant was taken to the emergency room at Cartersville Medical Center on Wednesday. She had a knot on her head, but further examination revealed the infant had broken ribs, a fractured skull, and two left leg bones broken.After questioning several people, police say they arrested 18-year-old Dustin Michael Lewis of Cartersville. He faces charges of cruelty to children and aggravated battery. Lewis is being held in the Bartow County Jail.Police say they are continuing their investigation.
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Should We bring laws to protect morality in online games.Because I think the online games are spreading negative emotions and even crime.
Without laws,there'll be no restrict.There are lots of bad things in online games,I'll take one little thing for example.I've seen so many high level players kill low level players.It's just like an adult kicking pupils.In real life,this tough guy will be put into jail.But in games,what he did is permitted.So as many other bad things,like cheating.Games are more and more like real life.The difference is there's laws in real life.If there's no restrict in online games,those bad behavior will be indulged.And I believe that will cause problems not only in games but also in real life,because games do affect our life.More and more people spend more time in online games.It's just like their second life.And living a second life with no restrict every day.I do believe there's something will go wrong sometime.
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Sep 25 2012: Yes,I agree with you that morality should not be legislated in a civilized country.I don't take online games just as games,it's like a small society.This is the place with no rules and it should be civilized to narrow the gap between the games and the civilized real life.We don't take it s serious because we thought it's just a game.But I know that many people play more than 5 hours everyday,some even more than their working time.Games do affect their life.We can't force them not to play,but we can built a better environment at least.Maybe laws is not the proper word.I guess game rules sounds better.
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Massapequa Elks hold annual Cerebral Palsy Christmas Party
The Massapequa Elks #2162 had its Annual Cerebral Palsy Christmas Party on December 9. This yearly event serves many local community organizations such as Carmen's Road BOCES of Massapequa Park, Hagedorn Little Village School of Seaford, AHRC of Brookville, as well as family members and community members who are parents of the children.
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The HSU Executive Memorandum on Protected Information [1] requires that Level 1 [2] and Level 2 [3] data not be stored on electronic systems or devices unless absolutely necessary and should be removed when the business reason for storage is no longer required.
The Protected Information Scan is used to determine the likely locations of protected data for your further action. It does not determine whether you are authorized to store protected data on your campus computer.
If you find protected data on your system, you should do one of the following:
For computers and users with an ongoing need to store protected data that's necessary for conducting essential university business, encryption [4] may be a solution, Encryption should not be used without consultation with your ITC [5].
Note: Identity Finder encryption is NOT recommended.
Depending on the size of your hard drive, the amount of data and the speed of your computer, a PI scan may take a significant amount of time to complete and can limit the impact of other work. Do not attempt to run a PI scan without first consulting your ITC!
Click here for an overview of PI scanning tools [6]
A positive result does not mean that the type of data found is in fact sensitive. False positives are files that contain pattern matches similar to the form of sensitive data, but which do not actually contain such data. Identity Finder [7] and other PI scanning tools can be used to review potentially sensitive files for accuracy and to eliminate false positives.
Just because your PI scan did not identify the presence of sensitive information does not guarantee that there is none there. It simply means that the patterns used by the Protected Information scanning tools to search your computer did not find any results.
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Larry Long admitted to his audience that he felt comfortable in the Philip area, since he grew up in nearby Martin and often visited Philip as a youngster, especially remembering playing baseball against Philip teams. He knows many local people, such as Mike West who introduced him to the crowd. The Philip AARP hosted Long's visit during the monthly Senior Center public luncheon on March 21st. Long said that the Attorney General's office and its 150 employees use two-thirds of their time and budget for law enforcement.
The Philip area was represented well by its AAU wrestlers who competed in the state tournament on March 24 to 25 at the Rapid City Civic Center. Out of the growing number of area AAU members, seven local athletes had earned the right to go on to the state meet. Coaches Keven Morehart, Joe Carley and Randy Johnson saw five of these wrestlers earn places in the top eight spots in their respective age and weight divisions in South Dakota. "It was an enjoyable season," said Morehart. "The kids worked hard.
The Winner Track Meet (AKA Bill Pistulka Invitational) on Friday, March 30, was a cold day with many Philip athletes not able to compete because of other school functions. The boys' team took 5th place overall, while the girls' team took 8th place. "Overall the kids did quite well at Winner considering how cold it was," said Head Coach Jerry Rhodes.
The Philip Scotties competed at their first track meet of the 2007 season at the Bennett County Invitational meet in Mission on Saturday, March 24. "Overall the meet went quite well," said Head Coach Jerry Rhodes. "We needed to get on a track and get some times and distances to see where we are and what we have to work on. I was pleased with the athletes and how they performed." The boys' team has 26 members from grades seven through 12. The girls' team has 25 athletes out this season. "I'm pleased with the numbers that we have," said Rhodes.
Head coach Doug Hauk and members of his Scottie boys' and girls' teams have been practicing and are getting ready to start their 2007 golf season. The Philip boys' golf team has 14 players. Two have state experience, Caleb Clements and Jordan Smith. Smith placed at the state tournament last year. Allen Hauk and Kolby Longbrake are returning as other members from last years varsity team.
Irvin S. Severson, age 95, of Kadoka, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, at the Kadoka Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating. Visitation will be held one hour preceding the services at the church on Thursday. Interment will be at the Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery north of Murdo. Irvin Severson was born to Andrew Severson and Celia (Mitchell) Severson on September 13, 1911, in Van Metre, SD.
Robert "Bud" Jeffries died Thursday, March 22, 2007, at the Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care Center. Another old cowboy has been called home; he leaves behind some big boots to fill. Services were held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, at the Pioneer Hall in Dupree, with Pastor Fay Garreau officiating. Music was provided by Butch Samuelson, pianist, and Mitzi Hunt, vocalist. Ushers were Mark and Marvin Garrett.
Alice Beckwith, age 87, of Kadoka, died Sunday, March 25, 2007, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip. Services were held Wednesday, March 28, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating. Organist for the service was Freddie Heck, and vocalists were Boyd and Pat Porch, Lyndy Ireland and Joyce Wheeler. Ushers were Larry Dolezal and Darrel Batie. Pallbearers were Brian Jay Beckwith, Sheldon Louis Beckwith, Megan Eloise Beckwith, Norman Amiotte, Ray Berry and Ronald Barber.
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Curriculum aims at The John Lyon School
The aims of our curriculum of The John Lyon School are to enable all students to develop:
• a sense of enquiry, the ability to question, solve problems and argue rationally;
• a willingness to apply themselves and an aptitude for learning;
• knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and employment in the changing world;
• literacy, numeracy and competence in ICT use;
• creativity, critical awareness, empathy and sensitivity;
• a recognition of their own and others' achievements, in school and beyond;
• self-worth, self-esteem, self awareness and self-confidence;
• the skills of working as an individual and as a member of a group or team;
• appropriate moral, social, cultural and spiritual values; tolerance of others, to value each individual and to learn to live together in an atmosphere of mutual respect;
• an awareness of the pupil's place in the community and opportunities for service to each other and to the community.
The School Timetable
The John Lyon School operates a 30 period week; there are six periods Monday to Friday. A provision is made for both assemblies and tutor time in each year group.
Mixed ability teaching, setting and differentiation
Pupils are taught in both mixed and set groupings; within mixed and set groups teachers provide differentiated learning, approaches and materials to cater to student needs.
Class Sizes
Class sizes do vary depending on subject and set/group but the teacher - pupil ratio is excellent ensuring greater focus on pupils as individuals within the class.
Schemes of work, lesson planning and homework
Each department has schemes of work for all of its courses/programmes related, where appropriate, to the National Curriculum and or examination board requirements. Schemes of work are followed by all departmental staff and monitored by heads of department. Schemes of work establish how the course content is structured, so that students' skills, knowledge and understanding are developed progressively. These schemes of work are supported by assessment strategies/methods for ensuring beneficial and informative assessment. Departments also have marking policies which all staff follow. LSAs and occasionally sixth form pupils can be attached to specific students; LSAs attend lessons, when needed, in a supporting role.
Homework is provided for all students on set nights with appropriate time given for all students to complete the work set. It is marked in line with the whole school/departmental marking policies.
Year 7
All boys study the following subjects (number of periods given in brackets):
Mathematics (3)
History (2)
Drama (1)
Religious Studies/Philosophy (2)
English (3)
Geography (2)
Music (1)
French (2)
Art (1)
Activities (2)
Spanish (2)
Assembly/Tutor (1)
Games (2)
Biology (1)
Chemistry (1)
Physics (1)
Year 8
All boys study the following subjects:
Geography (1)
Religious Studies/Philosophy (1)
Latin (2)
History (1)
At the end of Year 8, boys are required to choose two of the following:
One of the modern languages chosen at this stage must be continued to GCSE.
Year 9
The Curriculum is organised in the following way:
Language I (2)
Language II (2)
Physics (2)
Chemistry (2)
Biology (2)
During Year 9, boys make three option choices for GCSE to add to their core curriculum. We recommend that, in choosing, they try to bear the following in mind:
(i) A second language is desirable;
(ii) A humanities choice is encouraged;
(iii) A practical/creative subject is encouraged.
Years 10 and 11
Core Subjects taken by everyone in Years 10 and 11:
English (IGCSE)
Biology (IGCSE)
English Literature (IGCSE)
Chemistry (IGCSE)
Mathematics (IGCSE)
Physics (IGCSE)
A Modern Language (GCSE)
GCSE Optional Subjects:
French (taken additionally to the selected core language)
Spanish (taken additionally to the selected core language)
Latin (taken additionally to the selected core language)
Religious Studies/Philosophy
Non-examined parts of the Year 10/11 Curriculum
Core PE
Year 11 Critical Thinking (off t/t)
Study skills/careers work are delivered through the tutorial programme. Most boys will take three separate sciences at IGCSE leading to three IGCSEs. Others will be eligible for the Dual Award programme, as directed by the Head of Department during the course.
Sixth Form
The main approach to A Levels is as follows: four AS levels in the Year 12, followed by three A2 Levels in Year 13.
The following subjects are available at A and/or AS Level:
Music Tech
Further Mathematics
Critical Thinking (off t/t)
English Literature
Religious Studies
Classical Civilisation
Policy on Modules
The school reviews, on an individual basis, the intended programme for new modules and re-takes for students in Year 13. Decisions about how many AS and A2 modules should be taken by a student are made in consultation with subject staff, parents and the students themselves. The process is overseen by the Head of Sixth Form.
If departments enter students for re-take modules it is expected that a dedicated revision programme is put in place to prepare them.
Study Leave
Periods of study leave are scheduled for students taking public examinations in January (Year 13) and in the summer (Years 11-13).
SEN/EAL/LDD Curriculum provision
Our Learning Support Department assist and support any students who have additional educational requirements whether this be learning difficulties or having English as an additional language.
This sometimes involves a programme of lessons on a one to one or small group basis in addition to being monitored by subject staff during normal lessons.
All students have the right to access the curriculum, regardless of their ability. Students, whether they have learning difficulties or not, have an equal opportunity to participate in the full curriculum of our school and any additional activities. Students with learning difficulties are encouraged to become independent and take responsibility within The John Lyon School. Refer to the Learning Support Policy for more detail.
Able, Gifted and Talented provision
The John Lyon School provide opportunities for pupils who are gifted in some way. Each department details their provision for Able, Gifted and Talented students within their department handbook. There is a cohort of Able, Gifted and Talented students identified by the Head of Able, Gifted and Talented who benefit from extra curricular activities to enrich and challenge them. This may involve trips to cultural events or mind-stimulating lectures as well as in-house workshops and discussion groups. The older Able, Gifted and Talented students are encouraged to run workshops for the younger pupils and act as leaders on the trips. Refer to the Able, Gifted and Talented Policy for more detail.
Curriculum Enhancements: activities/extra curricular provision
Activities are mainly organised in Key Stage 3, specifically Years 7 and 8.
The following activities are available in Year 7 and 8:
Survival skills
Service to School
Taekwon Do
Pupils are given opportunities in a wide range of activities provided for them to either enhance prior skills, build on aspects of the curriculum or develop new, untapped talents.
There is also an additional activities programme available to all students across the school from Years 7-13; this is published on a term by term basis. Staff run these activities.
The purpose of such activities is to offer a broader curriculum to students beyond the classroom and to develop students' sense of achievement, well-being and enjoyment. The social benefits also enhance the sense of community at of The John Lyon School.
All students are welcome to attend activities offered to their year group. Refer to the Activities Policy for more detail.
There is a rich programme of sport and pupils are encouraged to play for The John Lyon School teams; these sports include football, athletics, swimming and cricket.
Additionally, extra-curricular opportunities arise in the form of visits to museums, theatres, universities, field courses and other places relevant to particular subjects/curriculum areas. Visitors to the school, such as authors, benefit all pupils and enhance the students' appreciation of a subject or topic being studied.
Revision sessions are offered at GCSE and A Level across all subjects; these can be used by students to gain additional one to one support, seek clarification of an aspect of their study and /or to simply reinforce their learning. These sessions are run by subject staff.
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Tonight, the Florida Department of Education is looking into allegations against the Lee County School District's Superintendent Dr. Joseph Burke.
NBC2 is the first to uncover education officials in Tallahassee want answers about three specific concerns—that could be signs of mismanagement.
When it comes to how Dr. Joseph Burke is running Lee County schools, state education officials have some questions.
First, they want to know if he suspended an active investigation concerning an administrator, Dr. Deedara Hicks.
The state also wants information about $1.6 million in grant money. There are allegations Burke moved the money to a general fund account without getting approval from the board.
Finally, the state is asking for justification on why Burke allegedly spent $293,000 in grant money on top level administrators—instead of students in the classroom.
Some of the issues are similar to those raised by former school board member Jane Kuckel.
Kuckel wrote a letter in February 2012 outlining the same points.
Tonight we've learned the school board will hold a special meeting this Tuesday to talk about the allegations.
The school board has to send the state a response within 30 days.
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It is also the same day that the Xbox 360 launched in 2005.
It's also the 50th anniversary of the assassination of JFK... coincidence? Actually, yes, I'm pretty sure it's just a coincidence.
It is also the same day that the Xbox 360 launched in 2005.
It's also the 50th anniversary of the assassination of JFK... coincidence? Actually, yes, I'm pretty sure it's just a coincidence.
A lot of the retaliation by his, er, subjects is physical and likely an illegal escalation. I think a simpler response is to produce a mirror or better yet a camera-disabling laser pointer. But then, he holds the power of edit, so any truly effective responses won't make it into the videos. There's a lot of creative people in Seattle, and I'd like to see those "outtakes" which didn't produce the effect he was going for.
When a number comes out of that lock box, it's just a phone number
... If they think that's relevant to their counterterrorism investigation, they give that to the FBI. ... the FBI has to go out and meet all the legal standards to even get whose phone number that is...
I do not understand how he can tout the uselessness of the number that pops out of the "lock box" and then gloss over how its relevance can be determined before the FBI seeks to learn anything more about it.
It would be most interesting if the tweeting team managed to dig deep enough into the historical documents to recreate the fog of war that blankets all such events, announcing and then retracting as reports arrived at HQ (or whatever).
Full realism would be uninteresting since no real HQ would tweet everything it thought it knew at the moment it knew it. But then, perhaps using declassified documents, we could recreate what it would be like to work at the top levels of a Twitter-based government with Top Secret initial and revised reports and guesses bouncing around, seeing how little time people really had to make decisions that put thousands or millions of lives at risk.
Not to put too fine a point on it, but precision and accuracy are not the same thing. They are complementary ideas, to be sure, but they should not be confused: <pedantic probable-correctness="75%">precision indicates how close the measurement is to other measurements of the same phenomenon by the same instrument, while accuracy indicates how close the measurement is to the actual value</pedantic>.
Absent international treaty or a national law (assuming their competition can be assailed in the court system), anyone with a plan like this will be forced to defend their claims the old fashioned way: by force. Will the beacons have probe-disabling lasers on board? The article doesn't say. But my guess is that the cost of getting a defense system on the rock is the same as the cost of getting mining equipment on it.
A better defense plan is to scan 10 times as many rocks as you normally would and leave beacons on all of them. Then develop either stealthy or very fast mining tech for phase 2.
And here I was thinking the crossword clues would be as normal, but the answers in the grid would themselves be regular expressions.
I sure hope they're doing something obvious like fuzzing the feed over those classified channels. I'd hate to see an opponent get an opportunity to attack the crypto when there's a 4 hour-long known plaintext transmission.
My favorite part of the practical applications they present is the security camera pointed at the billboard. Presumably the tech is expensive enough that someone might just scale the tower and steal it.
The most common interpretation of "this month" and "this year" would have them meaning the same thing. Perhaps if this was the New Year's Day poll, we could get the first four answers all meaning the same thing!
So many jokes, so little time...
You can't just put "[sic]" next to any random string of characters and expect the reader to understand. What the hell is "whiel boosting creativity" supposed to mean, anyway? Maybe I'm slow this morning, but it took me 5 minutes to see the "while". Brackets can help readers stay engaged [and] informed [while] improving understanding, but this time they failed us.
The headline is misleading. The actual pass/fail line for each student is unchanged. The state is changing what it considers an acceptable aggregate rate of passing for groups of students, choosing race as the criterion for grouping. The stated rationale is that students of different races have different starting points, so it makes sense to seek different final achievement levels. But even if you accept that approach, it seems lazy to use race as a surrogate for academic starting point.
Airlines need to be extremely flexible and solar powered operations could only be conducted during daylight hours. In addition, unless there was a lot of excess capacity in the generated power, they likely could not operate near dawn or dusk or in cloudy conditions.
On closer inspection? More like "The person with an enormous mascot mask - which, on closer inspection, vaguely resembled a gnu."
A bug in the code is worth two in the documentation.


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BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is at a healthy weight.
Fat is an important part of your youngster's diet until age 2. This nutrient helps with physical development and provides energy.
Beware of Supplements for KidsFirms are advertising herbs and supplements as remedies for everything from colds and asthma to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, but dietary supplements and herbal mixtures aimed at children may be a waste of money -- and a threat to their health.
Children and CholesterolIf you, your parents or your parents' siblings had a heart attack before age 55, you should have your child's cholesterol tested.
Healthy Diets OverviewEating healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught to children at a young age.
Helping Your Kids Get the Fiber They NeedGetting our daily dose of fiber is something we as adults think about as we get older. But fiber is as important for children, too. Often, children don't get enough.
It's in the Bag: Five Great Lunches for KidsFruits and vegetables that are peeled, sliced, or bite-sized are easy to eat.
Kids' Healthy Eating Not Just About FoodThe National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases offers suggestions to help your child develop and maintain good eating habits and to prevent chaotic mealtimes in your home.
Kids Need Their Nutrients Learning a bit more about vitamins and minerals can help ensure your kids are on the right nutritional track.
Persuading Kids to Eat Nutritious MealsIt's not always easy to get your children to eat enough fruits and vegetables.
Picking Snacks for Picky EatersNutrition experts agree that a wide assortment of nutritionally balanced snacks served in moderation can be a healthy, essential part of a child's diet.
Preschooler NutritionPreschool children are still developing their eating habits and need encouragement to eat healthy meals and snacks.
School-Aged Child Nutrition Eating healthy after-school snacks is important at this age, as these snacks may contribute up to one-third of the total calorie intake for the day.
Toddler NutritionMealtime with a toddler can be challenging, because children at this age are striving for independence and control. It's best to provide structure and set limits.
What Kids Drink Is Important, TooJust what should kids be drinking? "I think good old H2O,'' says the director of the Nutrition Information Center in New York. But you can add pizzazz: Buy flavored water or make your own with lemon or lime.
Vegetarian Teens Need Diet AdviceIf your teen wants vegetarian options, you may worry that dropping meat, poultry and fish will be unhealthy.
Whole Grains in the Teen DietBetter health for your teen could be as close as your breadbox. The more whole grains teenagers eat, the leaner they are and the less likely they are to develop diabetes.