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One of Australia's most recognisable comedians from the big screen to the best selling book The Happiest Refugee (winner of 2011 Indie Book of the Year Award and the 2011 Dymocks Book of the Year Award) Anh is one of the most in demand speakers and comedians for corporate events across Australia.
After treading the boards on the comedy circuit and bagging all the comedy awards around town including the Sydney Comedian of the Year Anh Do is an accomplished writer actor producer and of course stand-up comedian. Seen on TV shows that feature comedians including Thank God You're Here, Rove Live, The Matty Johns Show, The Footy Show, Spicks and Specks, Seachange, Good News Week and All Saints.
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His acclaimed book on the history of science, A Short History of Nearly Everything, won the Royal Society's Aventis Prize as well as the Descartes Prize, the European Union's highest literary award.
He has written books on language, on Shakespeare, and on his own childhood in the hilarious memoir The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid.
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Geoffrey Robertson QC has been counsel in many landmark cases in constitutional, criminal and media law in the courts of Britain and the commonwealth and he makes frequent appearances in the Privy Council and the European Court of Human Rights. His recent cases include: appearing for the Wall Street Journal in Jameel v WSJ, the landmark House of Lords decision which extended a public interest defence for the media in libel actions; representing Tasmanian aborigines in the novel action which stopped the Natural History Museum from experimenting on the remains of their ancestors; defending the Chief Justice of Trinidad at impeachment proceedings; arguing the Court of Appeal case (R v F) which first defined "terrorism" for the purpose of British law; arguing for the right of the public to see royal wills and representing a trust for the education of poor children in litigation in Anguilla over a billion dollar bequest. He has maintained a wide advisory practice and has served part-time as a UN appeal judge at its war crimes court in Sierra Leone. In 2008 the UN Secretary General appointed him as one of the three distinguished jurist members of the UN's Internal Justice Council.
James has been transforming bodies and changing lives around the world with incredible success over the last ten years.
James' rounded approach has taken him from a personal trainer to a globally respected health & wellbeing expert. He has crafted some of the world's most famous bodies and his attitude and expertise has placed him in high demand on both sides of the Atlantic, from Hollywood to Kensington High street.
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Karl made his TV debut in 1985 as the presenter of the first series of Quantum. Since 1986 he has reported science on the Midday Show, Good Morning Australia (including a full-time stint in 1991-2 as the TV Weatherman and science reporter), the Today Show and Channel 7's breakfast program Sunrise. In 2008 he completed a series for ABC TV with Adam Spencer called 'Sleek Geeks' - the pair teamed up again in 2010 to produce a second successful high-rating series for ABC 1 TV.
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System(s): Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC
Genre: First Person Shooter
Developer: Raven Software
Publisher: Activision
Release Date: June 2010
Note: Review is of the Xbox 360 version only
Developed by Raven Software, the company behind the first reboot of the Wolfenstein series and published by parent company Activision, Singularity is a Sci-Fi First Person Shooter. The story of Singularity begins when an electromagnetic surge from a fictional island called Katorga-12, once belonging to the Soviet Union, damages an American spy satellite. A group of American soldiers, which includes the protagonist, Captain Nate Renko, go to investigate, when another surge causes their helicopter's engine to fail. Renko is cut off from the outside and under attack by citizens who have been mutated by an element found only on the island. Renko is forced to battle his way through the abandoned island armed with the TMD (Time Manipulation Device) – a time altering weapon created over 50 years ago by a brilliant researcher.
The first thing to be said about Singularity is how well it makes use of setting to draw the player in. The first level sees the protagonist wander through an abandoned village. The narrative uses recorded messages, propaganda videos and written messages scattered around the various locations to enhance the feeling that something terrible has happened on Katorga-12. The films found in projectors and the propaganda posters in particular are nicely designed, and have an air of socialist realism about them, in addition to the statues of Soviet leaders. Taken together, it evokes memories of Bioshock's initial scenes. If we cast aside the cheesy, stereotyped Russian accents and the cliché' Cold War "what if?" scenario, Singularity has an interesting, though not quite revolutionary plot. It serves as yet another warning for how badly things can go wrong should time travel technology be abused, with the bespectacled Dr. Barisov serving as a Doc Brown of sorts, attempting to prevent his creation from wreaking havoc on the world.
Singularity is about silly fun, which the time travel plot allows you to indulge in. The TMD is the main focus of the gameplay, and with this handy little toy, you can perform all sorts of neat tricks. This is what makes the game so ridiculously fun. You can use the TMD to age enemies and reduce them to dust at the press of a button, create a time bubble that slows down anything inside it and more. The most hilariously juvenile ability that the TMD grants you though is turning soldiers into 'Reverts', horrible creatures that have been distorted by the rapid fluctuation of time. You can even use the TMD a second time to turn them into walking bombs as they attack their former AI squad mates.
Again, there are inevitable comparisons with Bioshock and it's creative use of combining plasmids for different effects. In addition to cruelly dispatching foes, you will also need the TMD to solve puzzles. Use your TMD on the blackboards you find scattered around the environments to reveal the message they once contained, which can be hints for solving puzzles or revelations about the plot. Other uses for the TMD include repairing crumbling staircases or restoring crates to grab items or even to use them to wedge shutters open. The puzzles are not outrageously challenging or memorable, but they do provide a nice break from the shooting segments.
But as fun as the TMD is, it doesn't exactly run on batteries. You need to pick up energy to replenish the TMD's power bar, much like you do for health. In addition, you need to upgrade your TMD in order to unleash the full potential of it's powers. You do this by picking up E-99 technology scattered around the levels, which encourages you to explore every nook and cranny to get the best out of your upgrades.
Upgrade stations you find along the way let you upgrade health or the amount of oxygen while swimming in addition to the more funky powers and abilities. This also applies to weapons, as you find upgrade kits to make them stronger. Speaking of weapons – it's not just the TMD that is fun to play with, which is just as well, as you can't solely rely on the TMD to get you out of a tight spot. The weapons in Singularity feel powerful and are fun to shoot. You get your basic pistols, rifles and shotguns, but some weapons have unique abilities. For example, there is a sniper rifle that lets you slow down time, allowing you to easily get a headshot. Another weapon lets you guide your bullet to its target manually. If this sounds somewhat overpowered, it is. Sometimes it does too good a job of making you feel like an overpowered badass, and one section even gives you unlimited TMD energy (although I won't lie - I had a blast during this part of the game).
Like in the F.E.A.R series you will come up against enemy squads geared up to take you down, and only on rare occasions come up against monsters and soldiers in the same area. The monster enemies are interesting and the alternation of gunplay against human and monster enemies mixes up the action nicely between straight up blasting everything that moves and using cover to fight waves of soldiers. Boss fights are breathtaking, with bosses that take up the size of the screen and more. They are very well designed, imaginative and the arenas are well thought out. One fight sees you shooting at a gigantic mantis-like mutant on a collapsing train. Luckily, the powers don't make the boss fights too easy, which mostly rely on classic shoot-the-weak point mechanics. It may not be cutting edge, but it's no less enjoyable for it. You might notice I have name-dropped a couple of obvious influences here, but although derivative, Singularity never feels worse off for it. If anything, this game is worth more than the sum of it's parts, and few games can so blatantly rip-off the competition in different areas and yet make everything fit together so well.
Singularity doesn't have the most fantastical visuals you've ever seen. There is a nice amount of detail, and the art style is a particular visual strength, but the graphics are not the most cutting edge you will find. In addition, there are moments when you will encounter some texture pop-in and some blurred textures here and there. With that said, you will likely be too busy blasting monsters to notice, and when you do take note of the graphics, it will most likely be the disgusting monster designs or the eerie orange glow of E-99 in the mining areas. The main highlights from the graphics are the time distortion effects. The wormholes look amazing, as does the singularity itself, which you can see in the featured review picture above. Watching a chalkboard hanging on a wall straighten up and the rubbed out chalk re-form words is also a nice visual effect.
In fact it highlights the excellent production values of Singularity, which is surprising despite the fact it's a title with modest ambitions. Singularity is all about outrageous, juvenile fun, and is certainly not going to make the case for video games as art, but it's in a nicely presented package. In terms of the sound, Singularity has a nice up tempo soundtrack, perfect for blasting ugly mutants. In one tense scene, Phase Ticks, small insects that explode on contact with the player, swarm the room. You have limited time to fight them off before they blow you to smithereens, and the music during this section ramps the tension up considerably. Most of the time the music will be fairly mellow and won't come into play much, but it's during these action sequences that it really comes to life and it does add to the atmosphere and gives a sense of urgency to proceedings.
The campaign is fun – while it lasts. Sadly it's over all too quickly, clocking in at around 6 or 7 hours, with not much beyond the strengths of it's gameplay to keep you going back. Fortunately, there is a multiplayer mode to keep you going for a while longer. This takes the form of class-based warfare, with monsters taking on TMD-armed super soldiers. Unfortunately it only features two modes, Creatures vs. Soldiers, which is a basic team death match mode, and Extermination. Extermination is like a 'conquest' mode, where soldiers need to repair, capture and hold beacons to progress through the map, with the creatures fighting them off.
I found it easy to get a game going for Extermination, but not so much for Creatures vs. Soldiers, and sometimes the play just degenerates into mindless point scoring rather than opponents or team-mates sticking to the objectives. Not that this isn't sadly a common problem in multiplayer games in general. Playing as the creatures is tremendous fun, and the powers are great to mess round with. Reverts heal allies and hurt enemies by puking on them, Phase Ticks take over enemy soldiers bodies, Radions are like huge ranged tanks and Zeks have a cloaking ability. All in all, the classes are fairly well balanced, and even the soldier classes can be fun to play as. It's not like, say, Left 4 Dead's multiplayer, where players regularly quit and spoil the fun because they want to be the monsters. You will genuinely enjoy playing both sides of the conflict.
Singularity is definitely a game to check out if you want some mindless fun. It doesn't take itself too seriously, the plot is over the top, the accents are corny, the monsters are crazy, but it's all about having a blast – literally. Ultimately it wont last you long, and the multiplayer may or may not be enough to keep you going. There are some graphical hitches, but the art style keeps the game looking good, and the good pacing of the action combined with a fun gimmick in the TMD will keep you enthralled. Raven Software has shown that you don't need to be original to make a game that promises a damn good time and delivers.
+ Weapons feel powerful to use and the TMD is great fun to play with
+ Well paced action with a good mix of gameplay
+ Beautiful art style makes the setting come alive
+ Terrific boss fights
+ Multiplayer keeps you coming back
- Small number of multiplayer modes
- Short game, only lasts 6-7 hours
- Derivative, much of it's better ideas came from elsewhere
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Port security plan eyed
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. must overhaul the way it reviews foreign acquisitions of companies involving U.S. ports, two key GOP lawmakers said Sunday, calling the Bush administration's handling of the Dubai deal flawed.
The chief executive of Dubai Ports World, meanwhile, insisted his Dubai firm posed no security risk to the U.S. and said that he expected the proposed $6.8 billion purchase of London-based Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co. will be completed.
"All the authorities are comfortable with the security measures that we take," CEO Mohammed Sharaf said. "As far as we are concerned, the deal is going to go through, and the British government has approved it."
"There are big consequences for the British market if it doesn't go through because investors are waiting for the money," he said on CNN's "Late Edition."
The Bush administration, through a secretive board headed by the Treasury Department, initially approved DP World's purchase of the London company, which would let the company take over significant operations at several major U.S. ports.
In the wake of a bipartisan backlash, the administration agreed last month to a 45-day investigation of potential security risks. Under that review, the U.S. government could block the portion of the deal involving the takeover of U.S. port operations even if the British deal is completed.
The White House had hoped the investigation would quell a political uproar over the deal. But criticism still rages on Capitol Hill.
Law plan to continue pressing their concerns, starting today when Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., make a fresh push for their legislation that's aimed at improving the security of unchecked cargo containers that enter U.S. ports.
Hearings on the port deal also likely will continue this month.
Yesterday, lawmakers said reform of the review process was needed.
The problem is "the committee that conducts the review is weighed toward the Treasury Department," said Collins, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
"I think we need to scrap the committee, start again, constitute it within the Department of Homeland Security," said Collins, adding that the panel should include a member of the intelligence committee. "The process now is deeply flawed."
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., and chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said he wants to scuttle the Dubai deal and then require foreign governments to divest from critical U.S. installations unless they pass a review by the departments of defense and homeland security.
"I trust President Bush, but I think he needs to get more information," said Hunter, calling Dubai a dangerous place. "I think they looked at it at a superficial level, and they didn't get those intelligence briefs."
Collins and Hunter, who appeared on ABC's "This Week," said they were introducing bills to revamp the review process to ensure bad actors aren't allowed to take control over major U.S. operations.
Hunter, one of the administration's most trusted allies, has been particularly critical of the deal, calling Dubai "a bazaar for terrorist nations." Collins says it's too early to tell under the current review whether Dubai is a terror threat.
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Peter Pace, yesterday declined to say whether the ports deal should be approved but defended the United Arab Emirates as a vital military ally.
"I think the policy debate is going to continue in public, and that's outside of my lane," Pace said on "Fox News Sunday." "Everything we do with the UAE military is very positive, very friendly, very supportive, and they've been very, very good partners."
Democrats have sought to turn the public furor over the ports deal to their political advantage, using their weekly address Saturday to scold the Bush administration over national security.
Last week, House Democrats also tried to force a debate and vote on legislation that would require the 45-day security review and congressional approval of the takeover. That effort failed on a procedural, largely party-line vote.
"There is a great deal of dubiousness about how thorough this review will be, how careful it will be, and, most of all, how independent it will be," Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said on CNN, noting that President Bush had already said he supports the deal.
Collins and Hunter downplayed the notion that Democrats could effectively capitalize on the controversy in November's congressional midterm elections.
"I don't think it's going to hurt our party," Hunter said. "I think the Republicans in Congress have a good record for security."


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listomatic: mother's day [updated]
- Mothers of Invention
- Mother, tell your children not to walk my way
- Mother, should I trust the government?
- Mother Jones
- Mother Love Bone
- Mother Superior jump the gun
- Trunk fulla amps, mother fucker
- Mother...I want to...
- Mother, May I?
- Mr. Mom
- Mother Goose
- Old Mother Hubbard
- Oh, mother, dear, we sadly fear, our mittens we have lost.
- your mom
- Stacy's mom has got it goin' on
- Kyle's mom's a bitch, she's a big fat bitch
- Mother, May I Sleep With Treacher?
- Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?
- Mommy, can I go out and kill tonight?
- I saw your mommy and your mommy's dead
- Mommy
- A Chair For My Mother
- Are You My Mother?
- Marge Simpson
- June Cleaver
- Roseanne
- Carol Brady
- Brak's mom
- Mrs. C.
- Wilma Flinstone
- June Cleaver
- Moms' Friendly Robot Company
* "I mean, what's your encore? Do you, like, anally rape my mother while pouring sugar in my gas tank?"
* Mamma always told me not to stare into the eyes of the sun
* Mamma mia, mamma mia, mamma mia let me go
* Whoa, mamma!
* Yo mamma
* Throw Momma From the Train
Added, from comments:
- "Yippee kai yay, motherfucker"
- Mama's got a squeeze box
- "Your mother was a hamster, and your father smelled of elderberries!"
- Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys
- Mommie Dearest
- Your momma don't dance and your daddy don't rock-n-roll.
- * Mama told me not to come
There are some in the comments that aren't conducive to list making (too long, too many, etc.).
[Italics are song lyrics, quotations are movie quotes. Feel free to guess]
Ok, gave up trying to keep up with the comments. I'm working, here.
I forgot the best one of all.


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Potty Training 101 – Potty Seats, Dances and Regression, Oh My!
by: Lilly Gordon
Potty training is the moment we as parents dream about. It is the milestone that will take us from diaper duty to a modicum of freedom.
Sure, we still have clean up little spills, wipe bums and do laundry twice a day until the little gaffer gets the hang of things; yet we clamor towards that small light at the end of the diaper genie that seems to signify a tiny morsel of freedom.
There are so many tidbits, articles, methods and products related to potty training that parents can get easily overwhelmed and confused. What is the best potty seat? When is it time? Why won't he/she stop having accidents? Potty training time can be scary for parents and children, but there are some basics to get you on the way to kissing those dirty diapers good-bye for good (not literally of course).
Ready, Set, Go!Knowing your child is ready to start potty training is the start of your journey. The general rule of thumb is if your child is between 18-24 months old, they have the basic motor skills to start. That doesn't mean they're ready, however. Every child's maturity level is different in this area and kids do not like to be rushed! Here are some signs to look for:
A general bathroom schedule– regular bowel movements and diaper changes are a good start;
Is anxious or excited to use the toilet;
The ability to get their own pants on and off;
The desire to wear underwear;
Your child knows what "poop" and "pee" are;
A general dislike of dirty diapers, feeling dirty and wet, etc.
Dry periods of several hours at a time – nap time is a good indicator
If your tyke is showing any of these signs, he or she may be ready to try the potty.
Potty ParaphernaliaAs is true with the baby product industry on a whole, there are dozens of different potty- related products to help your child through this monumental task of saying good bye to the nappies once and for all!
Potty Dolls: These dolls can help your child learn the basics of potty training while at the same time give him or her the chance to show the doll how to do it. This may give your child the little smidge of responsibility that is necessary to get them doing it on their own.
Potty Seats and Potties: There are several different kinds out there: chamber pot style, potties that turn into stepping stools, potties that congratulate kids when they're through, and simple potty seats that fit over a regular toilet. Heck, they even make travel potty seats for those on the go! The best potty seats and potties are: comfortable, easy to use and easy to clean. Beyond that, if your kid will sit on it you've won a small part of the battle.
Potty Books and Computer Games: Yes, they even have computer games that feature popular kids' characters talking about "potty time", as well as books for your child to read up on your new favourite subject.
Potty EtiquetteEveryone has their own best way to potty train in mind when they start. Some people have smooth sailing while some start to see the good side of diapers.
The biggest virtue of potty training is patience. Your child will get the gist of it when he or she is ready to do it. Reward systems are popular, but the best reward is for your little one to receive a big hug and a celebratory kiss or yes the fabled potty dance, so they can see how important it is that they learn this skill.
Negative, frustrating or angry reactions or punishments are a natural response to accidents but they will NOT help your child achieve his or goal. It is normal for kids to have accidents for about 6 months after they start. Most Canadian baby stores sell products that can take the edge off of "oopsies".
Training pants: cotton lined waterproof underwear that hold in the wetness and remind kids they have to go.
Crib and Bed pads: for nap and night time bed protection, until they get the hang of things.
Dry Seats: an insert you can place in their car seats and strollers for travel protection.
If your child is having a rough time and constant accidents, it is time to put the training on hold. This is a hard thing for Moms and Dads to do, but necessary. Some kids don't want to use the potty until they are around 4 years old, and although this is frustrating for parents, every child develops at their own rate. (Never compare your child's learning to anyone else's.) Getting into a power struggle with a toddler over bathroom habits never did anyone any good.
The bottom line is your child's happiness and developmental well-being. Whether you choose to reward, dance or just let them run around naked for a few weeks, your child will get the hang of it. Hang in there and remember, your little one will not be wearing diapers to high school… They'll get it, eventually!


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Real Georgia Flag will not go away
Dont believe what the Atlanta media are saying about the flag. They are convinced that the battle is over. The Southern Cross is finally dead as far as the state flag is concerned, they say. The legislature has decided that we will decide between the Barnes Rag and the newly invented Franklin Flag. The battle flag will not appear and is not a choice in the flag referendum.
Zach Mitcham
The struggle between feeling and logic
My father told me when I was a kid that while I may feel something, I dont really understand what I feel unless I can put it into words.
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The classification was different this year.
The result wasnt.
Madison Countys 16-1 girls tennis squad made the jump from 8-AAA to 8-AAAA with no problem, claiming yet another region championship, its third in a row.
Neighboorhood News ..
Industrial park rezoning gets OK from planners
Plans for a 254-acre industrial park near the Pendergrass bypass passed the first hurdle Thursday night when the Jackson County Planning Commission recommended approval for a rezoning request.
County to pursue lease financing for courthouse
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is moving forward with financing a new courthouse through a lease/purchase agreement with the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.
Nicholson Daisy Festival this weekend
The annual Nicholson Daisy Festival will be held Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3.
Too Hot!Lacking AC, Planning Panel Postpones Action
A lack of electricity and of air conditioning in particular caused the Commerce Planning Commission to delay action on two rezoning requests for a week.
Chamber Pays Tribute To Individuals, Companies
Close to 400 members of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce recognized and awarded individuals and companies for their contributions to the chamber and the county Thursday night at the chamber's annual banquet.
Neighborhood News...
New Hwy. 441 rezoning request brings concerns
DA looks at private-public sewage system for Martin Bridge
The Martin Bridge Road/I-85 interchange gets more attractive by the day.
The intersection already has water availability, and natural gas service is only one large customer away from reality.
Chamber picnic set for May 8
The Banks County Chamber of Commerce will hold its second annual picnic on the courthouse lawn at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 8.
State DOT gives update on bridges
The Georgia Department of Transportation gave an update on its road projects in Banks County at a meeting last week. Two bridge replacement projects are under way.
Rabies clinics planned May 10
Rabies clinics will be held at seven different locations in Banks County on Saturday, May 10, with vaccinations available for $7.
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A moment to relax
Dakota Goss and Olivia Burger, both of Ila Elementary, take a moment to relax under the shade trees at the recreation department last week before the start of the area Special Olympics games. This was the second year for Madison County to host the area games, which included participants from Oconee, Greene, Walton, Oglethorpe, Clarke and Jackson counties.
Relay set for this weekend
The fifth annual American Cancer Societys Relay for Life gets under way in Madison County this Friday, with opening ceremonies beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Recreation Department track field.
Chairperson Louis Watson says there are 23 teams participating in this years Relay, with three other non-participating teams raising money for the event.
The past five years have been very rewarding for me as chairman, said Watson. Ive come in contact with so many whove been touched by cancer in some way, and Ive been amazed by their strengths and how theyve overcome so much in their fight against this illness. I want to encourage everyone to once again open their hearts, and their pocketbooks, to benefit cancer research.
Watson offered a special thank you to the Relays new and returning sponsors.
They help so much by covering the cost of putting on the Relay so team fund-raising can go directly to cancer research, said Watson.
The theme for the Relay is The Power of Purple.
This years honorary chairperson is Brenda Bonds. Bonds works for the U.S. Postal Service in Commerce and is a member and works in the childrens program at Liberty Church.
Bonds told her survivors story to the crowd of 100 or so people at the Relays kick-off in late January, speaking about how a hereditary form of cancer, brought on by too much exposure to the sun, invaded her face, destroying nerve endings in her teeth and skin before she was finally diagnosed due to a blister that would not heal.
Five surgeries later, Bonds has beaten cancer and is eager to encourage others that they can do the same. She says she is proud to be this years honorary chairperson.
Organizers ask that participants commit to being at the Relay and not tearing down campsites until the Relay ends, so every one can wrap this up together.
Williams Gas Pipeline/Transco is sponsoring this years Relay for Life. Other sponsors for various events within the Relay include: Ty Cobb Healthcare System, Inc.; Happy Kids; BB&T; C&S Paving; Dr. Robert Hooper; Thomas W. Scott and Associates; Wal Mart; Jackson EMC; Hills Custom Cabinets; The Medicine Shoppe and Tomorrows Homes.
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for survivors at Relay
Organizers of this years Madison County Relay for Life will offer a special shuttle service for cancer survivors attending the event.
Survivors are asked to park in the Senior Center parking lot, adjacent to the Madison County Library and recreation department, where they will be transported to the track field.
All survivors are asked to be at the track field no later than 6:15 p.m. for a group picture.
Animal control discussed at Mon. meeting
County commissioners heard from Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter director Sara Mathews Monday, who urged the commissioners to consider implementing animal control in the county.
The board took no action on the matter.
Mathews thanked county code enforcement officer Jack Huff for keeping a woman cited for animal cruelty from opening a puppy mill where dogs are bred and kept in poor conditions in the county.
Mathews said she fears others who mistreat animals may try to open breeding businesses in the county where the zoning doesnt prohibit such operations. She said some form of animal control is needed.
Commission chairman Wesley Nash said the state already controls that. He pointed out that Billy Caudell is on call on any abuse issue involving animals.
Trust me, he enforces real good, said Nash. Ive seen him take horses and cows away from people.
(Caudell was last employed in that position with the Department of Agriculture in 1998.)
Nash said that county zoning keeps people from opening breeding operations where they shouldnt. But he said that people have the right to have kennels, provided they meet all required guidelines.
The chairman said it would be best to wait until the animal shelter is more soundly established before tackling animal control in the county.
We just got the animal shelter open, and now were hearing about putting an ordinance in place, and were just now catching our breath (on the animal shelter opening), said Nash.
Mathews agreed that the shelter is catching its breath. She noted that the shelter has taken in over 1,000 animals since it opened in December, including 36 animals from one person last week.
Mathews said one good way to reduce the number of stray and unwanted animals the shelter receives is to open a surgical suite for spaying and neutering animals, providing the services to the public at a low cost.
It could generate income to help keep the shelter running, she said, adding that if the shelter had the clinic open it would be in a good position to ask for state money.
Nash was puzzled over why she was proposing this to the board.
Youre a non-profit entity, he said. Why are you asking the board?
Shelter board member Susan Fisher said the land lease between the shelter and the county doesnt specify what activities could be carried out. Thus, she said the shelter board felt it necessary to verify that a surgical suite would be met with approval by the board.
Fisher added that the surgical suite would help attack the problem of strays and unwanted animals at the source of the problem. She said many people now seem unmotivated to get their animals neutered, preferring to just drop their unwanted animals off at the shelter.
Nash said he didnt want the board to get in the middle of a potential conflict between the shelter surgical suite, which could offer low-cost services, and local veterinarians, who may feel that their businesses are threatened by the shelter.
Earthquake tremors felt in Madison Co.
Light sleepers and those already awake in Madison County felt a sharp jolt Tuesday morning at 5 a.m. as an earthquake rattled the southeast. Many others slept through the quake and were surprised to learn of the event.
At 4:59:36 a.m. Tuesday, an earthquake fault in the Southeastern Tennessee Seismic Zone slipped generating a 4.9 magnitude quake. The epicenter of the quake is listed as 8 miles NNW of Menlo, Georgia just inside the Alabama line. It was approximately 3.1 miles below the surface. It was felt in seven southern states including the northern two-thirds of Georgia. According to seismologists, it is the strongest quake on record for this area. No significant damage has been reported.
Many people in Madison County reported feeling the quake. The E-911 office was flooded with calls reporting the event and asking for information. Many reported being shaken awake, or feeling their houses sway during the event.
Several reported their homes being shaken twice, followed by several seconds of trembling.
A seismograph in Cottonwood Point, Tennessee verifies this account. It shows two separate incidents of shaking just seconds apart, followed by gradually decreasing tremors.
North Georgia is not a major quake zone, but occasionally they are felt here. The most recent quake occurred seven miles south of Rayle in Oglethorpe County on March 18, 2003. It was listed as magnitude 3.5. A magnitude 2 quake was recorded on the Georgia-Tennessee line near Cohutta on April 7, 2002.
While many people felt the earthquake, many others did not. One customer at Ingles thought he was being teased when told of the quake. A worker there said she did not feel the quake at all, and none of the merchandise was shaken or damaged.
James pleads guilty to theft by receiving
Prominent local businessman Tommy James pleaded guilty recently in Madison County Superior Court to three counts of theft by receiving.
James pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property which he knew or should have known was stolen, as the charges stated. The stolen property included: a uniloader belonging to a Lawrenceville rental company, a 1999 International Truck/Rollback Wrecker and a 1996 backhoe belonging to Northeast Underground.
James sentence was not in his case file as of Monday.
James was arrested in January of 2001 after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation discovered approximately $150,000 to $200,000 in reportedly stolen items on his property.
In an unrelated case, Ron ONeal Kelly, 28, of Alberta Drive in Colbert, was sentenced recently to 12 years confinement on two counts of VGCSA sale of cocaine. He was sentenced to 12 years confinement, 13 years probation and over $165,000 for trafficking in cocaine, marijuana and illegal drugs.
He was also sentenced to one year of confinement for obstruction of officers and five years confinement and nearly $400 in fines for criminal interference with government property.
According to his case file, Kelly was caught selling cocaine at the Bread Basket in Colbert in 2001 and was later caught with five ounces of crack cocaine after attempting to elude a police officer in February of 2002.
Other actions filed recently in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Madison County include:
Charley Mac McMullins, 55, Athens, was sentenced to five years confinement, five years probation and over $1,300 in fines for burglary.
Casey Lynn Langford, 20, Arnoldsville, was sentenced to 18 years confinement, seven years probation and over $2,300 for armed robbery. He was also sentenced to seven years probation for aggravated assault.
James Andrew Hyde, 18, Athens, was sentenced to 14 years confinement, 11 years probation and over $2,500 for armed robbery. He was also sentenced to 11 years probation for aggravated assault and a $1,000 fine and five years confinement for possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Jeffery Ray Sorrells, 28, Danielsville, was sentenced to five years probation and over $1,200 in fines for violation of Georgias Controlled Substance Act (VGCSA) possession of methamphetamines. Sorrells was sentenced to one year probation and a $600 fine for DUI and one year probation and a $100 fine for driving with a suspended license. He was also fined $100 for another count of VGCSA and $25 for no proof of insurance.
Gordie McKinley Stanley, 34, Danielsville, was sentenced to five years probation and almost $700 in fines for VGCSA possession of cocaine.
Richard Bryan Statham, 18, Comer, was sentenced to five years probation and over $700 in fines for burglary.
Roy Graham Jr., 57, Royston, was sentenced to 10 years probation and over $1,200 in fines for cruelty to children.
Robert Don Sims, 37, Ila, was sentenced to three years probation and over $400 in fines for possession of firearms by convicted felons and one year proabtion and a $350 fine for DUI.
Susan Moon, 37, Athens, was sentenced to four years probation for shoplifting.
Corey Treymane Brown, 28, Commerce, was sentenced to three years probation and over $500 in fines for VGCSA and three years probation and $100 in fines for possession of tools for the commission of a crime.
James Lee Huth, 17, Colbert, was sentenced to five years probation and over $1,500 in fines for robbery. He was sentenced to 10 years probation and a $500 fine on a second charge of robbery, as well as five years probation and a $500 fine for VGCSA and possession of tools for the commission of a crime. He was also fined a total of $1,250 and sentenced to one year probation on each of the following counts: obstruction of officers, possession of marijuana, theft by taking and theft of services.
Quincy Cornell Jones, 24, Bogart, was sentenced to three years confinement for violation of probation.
Nathan Lamar Drake, 20, Colbert, was sentenced to six months intensive probation for probation violation.
Jerry William Cooper, Comer, was sentenced to two years confinement for probation violation.
Troy Lamar Sears, 39, Colbert, was ordered to serve the remainder of his sentence in confinement for probation violation.
Ghandi Bowens Jr., 30, Athens, was sentenced to 18 months confinement for probation violation.
Amy Paige Strehler, 35, Hull, was sentenced to six months probation and fined $187 for criminal interference with government property. She was also sentenced to six months probation for disorderly conduct. A charge of public drunkenness was dismissed.
Christy Webb, 25, Hull, was sentenced to one year probation and $125 in fines for battery. A charge of robbery was dismissed.
Shantez Booker, 23, Hull, was sentenced to six months probation and fined over $90 for obstruction of officers. Four counts of false imprisonment and one count of theft by taking were dismissed.
Ricky James Ramsey, 27, Danielsville, was sentenced to six months probation and fined $187 for simple assault.
William Kenneth Smith, 38, Hull, was sentenced to one year probation and over $900 in fines for DUI, as well as one year probation for driving while license suspended or revoked and open container violation.
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Chairman wants residents to get tour of new Madison County jail
One day soon leaders wont say exactly when Madison County residents will be able to take a weekend tour of the new county jail.
The jail construction project mired in shoddy construction, endless legal hassles and repair work is expected to finally be complete in coming months.
Chairman Wesley Nash said earlier this spring that he anticipates the jail being functional by July 1.
Nash was reluctant to give a completion date at Mondays commissioners meeting. But he said the project is down to the stage of dotting is and crossing ts.
Were getting very close, said Nash. Just dont ask me when. It will be soon.
The chairman said he would like county citizens to have a chance to look around the jail before it begins housing prisoners.
Id like to have a whole weekend for the public to tour the facility, said Nash. Its the citizens jail. I think they deserve to ramble around the whole thing.
The chairman gave a brief update of the jail status Monday, saying the county already has a certificate of occupancy for the administration portion of the jail.
There are a few sashes to put around the window, he said, adding that some paint work needs to be touched up too.
The chairman said floors were messed up so bad in some areas that they could not be stained as originally planned. So the jail has tile flooring in the kitchen, laundry room and holding cells and stained floors in the main cell area.
The county is now working with Leo Smith, a frequent government adviser, on charting exactly what furnishings are needed for the facility desks, chairs, computers, etc.
Smith said he will work with the sheriffs department to determine exactly what is needed in the building. The commissioners told Smith to make sure that Lowe himself signs off on the furnishings list, not one of his employees.
Smith agreed to do that, adding that he and Lowe have agreed to bring any items that they disagreed on before the board for a final decision.
Madison County is being reimbursed approximately $420,000 for expenses incurred as a result of substandard work by Boatwright Construction, the original jail builders.
County clerk Morris Fortson told the commissioners that some of this money may be directed toward furnishings.
Continuance granted in murder trial
The murder trial of Hope Buie, who is accused of killing her infant son, has been postponed.
The trial was set for May 5, but a defense motion for a continuance has been granted, according to the District Attorneys office.
No new trial date has been set.
Buie was charged with the Sept. 29, 2001, murder of her 16-month-old child, Ceasar Bolton Jr.
According to a press release from the sheriffs department, the cause of death was later ruled to be peritonitis, which was the result of a severed intestine.


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To reserve a BBQ date please contact Nutrition Services at:
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The following calendar for May and June are designed to help building staff plan for lunch time BBQ events. There is a limit of 4 Elementary BBQ's on any given day. Please note, this includes events planned as indoor vs. outdoor (ie utilizing a gas or charcoal grill).
It is the responsibility of the school to secure their own grill if that is the method of cooking you intend. Nutrition Services will provide charcoal and lighter fluid. There are elementary and secondary schools in the district who own their own grills that may be willing to loan them out.


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Throughout the years, there have been many District 230 alumni that come back to continue to contribute to the schools legacy as faculty. Whether they came back to coach, teach or mentor, they all strive to make an impact on the students, other faculty and the community as well. The love for their school and the community has only become stronger since they graduated from District 230. Many express that the impact that the school and faculty had on them, inspired them to come back.
Andrea Beric
How has Stagg HS changed from when you were a student there?
I think the largest change in Stagg for both students and teachers is the effect that Mary Ogarek's passing has on many lives. When I was there, nothing so tragic happened to such a beloved teacher (at least in my memory), and her passing started a mission for students, teachers, and administration to focus on empathy and creating such an environment for the students at Stagg. The Voice of Witness class was a class that wasn't offered or even created at the time I was a student. After teaching at Stagg the last two years, that class has done amazing things for the students and entire school community, such as hearing and understanding others, focusing on sympathy and empathy, creating two publications dedicated to that cause, as well as thinking more so how to bring it into the classroom. Although I always felt heard, wanted, and respected as a student at Stagg, I think that culture is elevated now after such a sad loss. Mary really left a mark and I wish I knew her better as a student.
What was your favorite thing about Stagg HS as a student?
Of course it's obvious to say that my favorite thing about Stagg were my friends. Growing up with them taught me so much about the life I would soon lead once I left there. However, who were more responsible for that teaching were my teachers and coaches. My favorite thing about Stagg was always having someone in my corner, no matter if it was a friend, a teacher, or coach. I trusted them and felt cared for because the people who make up the building are dedicated and genuinely goodhearted people.
What is your favorite thing about Stagg HS now?
My favorite thing(s) about Stagg are its people. It's really that simple. As a new teacher, I was anxious, fearful, and unsure of myself at certain points my first year. I could never have anticipated the love and support of so many of my former teachers now turned colleagues or the administration. It's not just the staff that makes working at Stagg so wonderful, but also the students I teach daily who in turn teach me.
Why did you decide to return?
Why would I not want to return to the school that gave me such a great experience? I know that for many teenagers, high school can be grueling. I would never describe my four years at Stagg in any way but positive. I guess you can say I returned because my positive experience at Stagg made me want to become a part of creating that same experience for my students while teaching English, including the ones who are finding high school challenging today.
What is your best memory from Stagg (past or present)?
I owe Stagg High School many past great memories, the best of which stem from my best friends who I am still as close with today as I was 10 years ago. Small memories with great impact come to mind, like coming into school every morning and meeting them in our "secret hallway" spot located right outside the teacher's room 120, having team sleepovers with the soccer and basketball girls after long practices our tournaments, and prom. Without Stagg, I wouldn't be standing up in Victoria Dellorto's wedding next summer, nor would I have met my fiance. Stagg has given me many blessings.
Did you participate in any sports, clubs or extra-curricular?
I was a very active participant in extra-curriculars while at Stagg. I played basketball for all four years and soccer for my last three years. I joined Varsity Club and National Honors Society. I even became the boys soccer manager for a fall season my junior year. I wouldn't change a thing and participating in all of these extra-curricular encouraged my love of coaching that I have done since I started teaching.
Lauren Royer
To be honest, I'm not sure Stagg has changed that much since I left. The hallways are still bustling with students getting from class to class, some stopping to chat along the way, while others are clearly on a mission to get from point A to point B. There are still teachers standing outside their classrooms smiling and greeting students who pass by. There's still a warmth within the hallways and a genuine camaraderie. The students may have changed, the teachers may have come and gone, but to me, it's still the same feeling that I'd get waking up to go to school as a student.
As a student, my favorite thing about Stagg High School was all of the fun activities that Stagg offered to bring the school and student body together. The homecoming parade down Roberts Road was a highlight for me and something that I looked forward to every year. I also enjoyed the pep rallies and Friday night football games under the lights...there was nothing better than being around your friends and catching up about the day's activities at a place like Stagg.
What is your favorite thing about Stagg HS now?
My favorite thing about Stagg High School now is the number of clubs, activities and initiatives that students and staff are a part of. I feel that students and staff truly try to make Stagg the best place that it can be.... from the Mix It Up Days to the Empathy Committee to StaggFest; the students and staff of Stagg really do try to make everyone feel welcomed and at home.
Why did you decide to return?
When I graduated high school and went on to college, I KNEW I wanted to be a teacher. In fact, I KNEW I wanted to be a teacher at Stagg. Unfortunately for me, when I first graduated from Stagg High School, there was not an opening in my field, so I took a job at a high school down south (which ended up being a great school, as well). After completing my first year of teaching, I went back on the hunt for a job and saw that Stagg was hiring! I immediately applied and prayed for the best.
I returned to Stagg because it felt like a second home to me. When I was a student, I engulfed myself in the Stagg community. I played volleyball, I played softball, I joined club after club, I went to dances, I went to sporting events, I was a part of committees and I. LOVED.EVERY.SECOND.
I came back to help continue to create the environment that I had as a student, one that made learning fun and showed that the true high school experience isn't just what happens inside the classroom, it is everything else that encompasses the day to day.
What is your best memory from Stagg (past or present)?
I think there is always nostalgia when looking back on life and remembering the "good ol' days." So, for that reason, I believe my best memory from Stagg was when I was a student myself. That being said, I can't pinpoint a "best memory." The memories that I can pinpoint is of me smiling, laughing and enjoying life. I can pinpoint a feeling, one that is so strong that I can sit hear, as I type and grin from ear to ear as my mind replays each memory that was created at Stagg. Honestly, there are too many to recall, and for me, that's what makes Stagg Stagg--- you can't explain it, but it'll give you memories that will definitely last a lifetime.
Did you participate in any sports, clubs or extra-curricular?
Volleyball, Softball, Varsity Club (Now Charger Nation), Natural Helpers, PEOPEL Program , Special Olympics
Allison Kiam
I have seen that now a lot of the sports teams and clubs have a game or an event dedicated to a cause within the community. It is such a great thing.
My favorite thing about Stagg was participating in Stagg athletics. I had an awesome experience playing soccer at Stagg.
My favorite thing about Stagg now is still Stagg's soccer program.
I always knew I wanted to be a teacher at Stagg. When I graduated in 2010, I was voted in the senior polls "most likely to return to Stagg as a teacher." I had a dream of being a Spanish teacher and soccer coach at Stagg since I was a freshman in high school.
My best memory is this past year when our girls' varsity soccer team had a fundraiser game called "Red Card Cancer". Mike Kealy started this game in honor of my mother who passed away from cancer in 2011. It was a very touching experience. I was so proud of all of the students that participated in the event.
Did you participate in any sports, clubs or extra-curricular?
I participated in soccer, Student Council, NHS, and Extra Mile.\
Linda Vollinger
How has Stagg HS changed from when you were a student there?
When I graduated from Stagg in 1983, the additions to building did not exist. The District's Administrative Offices were housed here in Stagg where the Guidance Offices are currently located. There was a stage in the Commons (now where the Grill area is located) where the plays and musicals were performed. The pool was located where our "Rug Room" gym is now located. The Nurse's Office was located in the center of the building where the Athletic Office is now.
What was your favorite thing about Stagg HS as a student?
There was so much to get involved with at Stagg and it seemed that there was something for everyone if they chose to participate.
The diversity of the student population is special. I feel that it allows students and staff to continue to learn about other cultures and beliefs that can always be applied in the world beyond Stagg and District 230. Hearing others' stories reinforces tolerance and acceptance of others and supports a positive mindset and resilience.
During my undergrad nursing studies at the UIC college of Nursing, particularly our Community Health Nursing clinical rotation, we were expected to shadow Public Helath Nurses in various practice settings. I had the opportunity to shadow my school nurse, Doris Kelly. After graduation, I had the opportunity to know her personally as I was a friend of her eldest son. That experience shadowing her exposed me to the specialty of School Nursing and later in my nursing career, I pursued the coursework to earn my Professional Educator License with an endorsement in School Nursing and shadowed the nurse at that time (Diane Mullauer) which further strengthened my desire to return to Stagg and work with the High School student population. Initially, I worked in an elementary district serving Pre-K through 8th grade and in 2008, I accepted my current postiion as School Nurse for Stagg High School.
I have two - First, meeting my husband of 29 years here at Stagg; and second, graduation outside on the football field. Both my husband (AAS class of 1982) and I graduated on the field as well as our 4 children. Our eldest daughter was the first class to graduate on the field in 2009 when graduations were brought back to each of the high schools in the district. At first, she and her classmates were not so enamored with this but when we shared our memories of graduation on our home field, they quickly warmed up to the idea. We had two more outdoor graduations in 2011 and 2016 with our daughters Allison and Elizabeth. Our son, had the unique experience of starting graduation on the field in 2014 and then moving indoors to finish the graduation ceremony due to inclement weather.
Did you participate in any sports, clubs or extra-curricular?
I was a member of the Pom Pon squad as well as a member of H.E.R.O. (Home Economics Related Occupations)
Margaret Nagle
In many ways I feel as though Stagg is pretty similar to when I attended as a student, as it really hasn't been that long since I was a student. I do feel as though there is a greater sense of community in the student culture than when I was a student, which I think is great!
As a student, my favorite thing was probably the social events, like the dances and spirit weeks, but I also enjoyed my classes. My teachers made me feel as though I was very capable of success, no matter the task.
The collaboration between teachers and the family feeling of the staff. As I student I felt that my teachers were all friendly with each other, which I thought was normal, but now being on the other side, I realize how special it is and it is one of my favorite parts of Stagg. I also, of course, enjoy working with the students that we serve, as I can picture myself in their shoes easily.
I think it is a great opportunity that I am fortunate to be able to have. When I returned to Stagg as a teacher, it felt like I was coming home, and not only because I knew my way around the building. The teachers at Stagg had equipped me with the tools I needed to go and be successful in my post-high school endeavors, and I wanted to bring those experiences back with me to share them with those who made them possible.
There are so many memories that Stagg holds for me, it is hard to choose! I enjoyed playing in the Staff-Student basketball game last school year, as it brought back many memories of me being in gym class with my friends, especially in my Jr. Leaders Class. Many of my best memories as a student come from the extra-curricular activities I was involved in, and I feel fortunate to be able to help current students make those memories as well by being involved in them once again.
I was a member of the Girls' Swim Team as well as the Water Polo Team. I also was a member of Student Council, National Honor Society & Youth and Government
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Early Morning Inspiration!
So due to a redbull intake, and/or a messed up sleeping pattern, instead of sleeping right away when I got home from a closing shift, I surfed the net for a while. And on DA I found this picture that really just inspired me, so I wanted to share it with everyone else :)
And then I read a really funny choke that made me chuckle!
An affluent couple gets into an argument over dinner.
"If you could cook," said the husband, "we could fire the chef."
"If you could screw," replied the wife, "we could fire the driver."
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The Chief of Boggu in the Savelugu Municipality, Yakubu S. Nantogmah, is the newly elected Northern Regional Council of State Member.
Among 10 contenders, he polled 20 out of 52 valid votes cast in a keenly contested election on Thursday.
Boggu-Naa Yakubu S. Nantogmah's main contender, Kpembewura Dari Bismark Haruna polled 17 votes.
The other contenders were Alhaji Iddrisu Adam Yoggu, Issah Abdul Mumin, Shitobu Abdulai, John Wuni Guruma, Musah Rabiatu, Khassim Mohammed Murtala, Professor Yakubu S. Nantogmah, Nantogmah Sanatu and Soalisu Shaibu.
The Electoral Commission supervised the election held at the Northern Regional Coordinating Council conference room. The Electoral College comprised two delegates each from the 26 districts.
The 74 years old Boggu chief is to take over from Voggu-Naa Alhaji Baba Mohammed Bawa, who has represented the region since 2009.
Boggu- Naa Yakubu S. Nantogmah in his acceptance speech, thanked the delegates for the confidence reposed in him, and promised to be in constant touch.
He called for a ceasefire on the incessant conflicts which have over the years affected livelihood in the region.
He renewed his commitment to liaise with law enforcement agencies, traditional rulers and civil society organizations to stop the hostilities.
He also decried the low standard of education recorded in the region, and called for concerted efforts to overturn the situation.
Immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Professor Yakubu Haruna, and the Executive Director of Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA), Afi Yakubu, are siblings of the newly elected Council of State member.
By: Abdul Karim Naatogmah/citifmonline.com/Ghana


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Greenfield Estates offers a host of amenities and convenience in addition to spacious, affordable apartments. We offer large floor plans with lots of closet space, ceiling fans, paid heat, water and trash, controlled entries, extra storage is available and BBQ areas within the community.
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There was very poor outdoor lighting especially at night. Outdated and damaged applicances and cupboards. Clea Read Morenliness level of building was poor, also with he apartment itself; when I had moved in originally we spent an extra 8 hours cleaning the apartment from grease build up on cupboards in the kitchen to mildew build up in the shower. When the office was confronted with the issue the excuse I recieved was that the care taker was having a bad day.. There was no compensation from the office..
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Nice and very peaceful.
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Lots of parking in lot. No individual garages, indoor garage spaces are expensive.
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relantel wrote:Four officials, no call. (Linesmen can call the 4m hi stick)
Pretty sad when 4 guys miss an infraction that results in a stream of blood from a players nose. Orpiks stick was to the left, Kessels to the right its not like there was any way they could think that Orpik hit Letang with his stick. garageleague pathetic


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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- A trademark used for a hand-held camera and camera film.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- n. A kind of portable photographic camera, esp. adapted for snapshot work, in which a succession of negatives is made upon a continuous roll of sensitized film; -- originally a trademark name of the Eastman Kodak Company, but from early 1900's through the 1930's it was popularly applied to almost any hand camera.
- n. A photograph taken with a kodak.
- v. To photograph with a kodak; hence, to describe or characterize briefly and vividly.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- To photograph with a kodak.
- To take photographs with a kodak; use a kodak.
- n. A hand-camera, of a special make, designed for taking instantaneous photographs; hence, any similar camera.
Sorry, no etymologies found.
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One of the most talked about features in Rails 3 is its plug & play architecture with various frameworks like Datamapper in place of ActiveRecord for the ORM or jQuery for javascript. However, I've yet to see much info on how to actually do this with the javascript framework.
Fortunately, it looks like a lot of the hard work has already been done. Rails now emits HTML that is compatible with the unobtrusive approach to javascript. Meaning, instead of seeing a delete link like this:
Delete
you'll now see it written as
Delete
This makes it very easy for a javascript driver to come along, pick out and identify the relevant pieces, and attach the appropriate handlers.
So, enough blabbing. How do you get jQuery working with Rails 3? I'll try to make this short and sweet.
Grab the jQuery driver at http://github.com/rails/jquery-ujs and put it in your javascripts directory. The file is at src/rails.js
Include jQuery (I just use the google hosted version) and the driver in your application layout or view. In HAML it would look something like.
= javascript_include_tag "http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.4.1/jquery.min.js"
= javascript_include_tag 'rails'
Rails requires an authenticity token to do form posts back to the server. This helps protect your site against CSRF attacks. In order to handle this requirement the driver looks for two meta tags that must be defined in your page's head. This would look like:
<meta name="csrf-token" content="<%= form_authenticity_token %>" />
<meta name="csrf-param" content="authenticity_token" />
In HAML this would be:
%meta{:name => 'csrf-token', :content => form_authenticity_token}
%meta{:name => 'csrf-param', :content => 'authenticity_token'}
Update: Jeremy Kemper points out that the above meta tags can written out with a single call to "csrf_meta_tag".
That should be all you need. Remember, this is still a work in progress, so don't be surprised if there's a few bugs. Please also note this has been tested with Rails 3.0.0.beta.
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Like most of us, you probably rush through your days, with barely any time to stop and enjoy them. There are 365 days in a year. How many do you use for real fulfilment, and how many are used in monotonous routine? Yes, we are given 365 but only one day matters. That is the day when you realize that if you were to die tomorrow, most of the things that you fuss over today would not be worth it. More importantly, you realize some other things too.
Like the need to make your time count. You spent so much time trying to be somewhere else—in another job, another relationship, another place. In pursuit to get to the greener grass, you were missing life. You realize that you have been sleepwalking through life. But now, you see things more clearly. Where you are now is what matters
Also, the urge to choose happiness now overwhelms you. You now believe that there is enough time, money, and energy for what is most important. Life happens and forever rushes forward. But the present moment is what you have and happiness starts right now by appreciating this moment and fully embracing it. An open heart replaces an insecure, selfish, closed heart.
As a result, you promise to love more deeply. You know that this is your opportunity to choose happiness and love. It will never come to you when you search for it out there. Loving human connections make a difference. There is power in a collective consciousness uniting together to support and love one another. The people you show up for, the energy spent serving and helping others, can make the grass green where you're standing. You do not know how much time you have with our best friends and family, just that there is this chance, right now, to choose love.
Another great realization is that your time is valuable and refuse to waste it. Not in thoughts or deeds. Your ultimate goal is now to live and experience life to the fullest. Positively, without all the past attitudes and habits. No more unnecessary arguing, worrying or fussing over trivial things that do not count. You start picking your battles, carefully, only stopping to fight for what you believe in.
You move forward with power and liberty, living each day like you meant it because now you see, one day matters.


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Solstice Cafe is located at 529 Pandora Street.
Phillipe will be running for re-election as an independent this time and not as a Green. He has apparently joined the NDP provincially/federally.
Phillipe is also planning on running a carbon neutral campaign. He may the first person to do so.


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Posting ID : A1068485419
Date Posted : 2015-08-18
Category : Garage Moving Sales
High Point Estates -- 605 Ondossagon Way, Madison (Garage doesn't face street)
-From S. Gammon Road, turn on New Washburn Way, turn right at traffic circle
-From S. High Point Road, turn on New Washburn Way, turn left at traffic circle
-From Watts Road, turn on Kottke, drive to Stop sign, turn right
Our 3-car garage is packed but neatly organized. All of our items are in great condition, clean, in working condition and come from smoke-free and pet-free homes. It's back to school time -- lots of great clothes for the kids and items for dorm rooms!
Huge assortment of CLOTHING (hoping to have a dressing room available):
?Men's including Big & Tall sizes up to 3XLT, two linen suits
?Teen boy and girl (American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Gap, Delia's)
?Infant/children including slim sizes (Gymboree, Gap, Land's End)
Tons of men's, women's and children's SHOES
Parting with large part of CHRISTMAS collection?
HOLIDAY decorations including Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving
Variety of VINTAGE items including Texas Ware dishes, collectibles, buttons, exquisite tablecloth, antique mirror
KITCHEN including dishes, flatware, glassware, pans, new roasting pan
BATHROOM including like new shower curtain/rings, bathmat, Bath and Body Works assortment
Large assortment of MERLE NORMAN eye shadows and blushes
PURSES and variety of GIFT BAGS
Round Decorator TABLE with tablecloth and glass topper
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?QUEEN comforter set, mattress pad, sheet set
?KING comforter set, two pillows, sheet sets
?STANDARD pillowcases
HOME DCOR including lamps and framed artwork, candles, frames, wreaths, wicker baskets
Rolling STORAGE units
Huge collection of SCRAPBOOKING items and tools, BEADS, purse-making items
Lots of STUFFED ANIMALS, TOYS and CRAFTS for boys and girls
Casio CTK 720 KEYBOARD
SPORTS including footballs, tennis balls, soccer shoes and socks, golf clubs w/bag, girl's RAZOR and helmet, Decade Acupressure Back Support SAFETY BELT
Yakima 4-bike Hitch Mount BIKE RACK
PATIO UMBRELLA (no stand) and much, much more!
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Saturday, March 4, 2017 -
5:00pm to 6:00pm
Christ Church College, St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DP
Upper Library
As part of the Mourning in Italian Poetry event, there will be a poetry reading by Antonella Anedda with Jamie McKendrick at Christ Church's Upper Library. Click here to learn more about the Mourning in Italian Poetry.
All welcome.
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6-7-12 Creating key messages for your business
Once you have gotten clear on what is special or unique about your business (from the 5-31-12 Blog), it becomes easy to create some key messages that you can use in all of your promotion to identify what you are selling. Remember, you are not just selling a particular product or service; you are selling customer service that accompanies the transaction.
A key message needs to be simple and easily understood. The concept is that at every opportunity when you are interacting with customers, or potential customers, you reinforce your message. Key messages not only appear in your advertisements, they also are repeated by you, and any employees you may have, whenever you are talking about your business.
I was going to pull out some key messages I saw in ads in the newspaper, but then I thought it might be fun to suggest to Blog readers that you send me some key messages that really resonated with you. If you see a good key message from some business here on the Island, send it to me: firstname.lastname@example.com.
I'll be sharing these with you in a future Blog.
(Once I wrote this Blog entry, I realized I didn't have a key message for my business since I moved to Whidbey. What came to me was "Whidbey's business storyteller." Let me know what you think.)


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Ladies (and Gentlemen?) let me introduce you the devilishly suave Sean Connery or better known in this context as Bond, James Bond. Set in Jamaica, this movie is filled with overly choreographed fight scenes and awkward phone calls, where you can just tell by the acting that there is no-one on the other side of that phone. The men are sophisticatedly dressed; their hair slicked back and coifed to perfection; and alcohol and cigars are in abundance. Welcome to the world of James Bond.
So for a quick summary, I'll break it down for you. I have to admit, I got lost within the first 20 minutes and started wondering what the hell was going on. Be aware at this point that if you actually want to watch the movie, I'm about to release a whole tone of spoilers. If however, you have no intention of watching the movie and you just want to impress people you know, keep reading.
First of all, there's three guys at the beginning of the movie, walking along to a calypso version of three blind mice. Turns out they are actually assassins known as the three blind mice. Ingenious really.
So, the three blind mice kill a gentleman and this is where I got lost because as it turns out, he's actually an agent which is why James Bond (007) is sent out to Jamaica (he has to go investigate…duh!).
Some hilarious fight scenes and talking happens. And then this:
Kudo's to you Mr Bond because, I don't know about my readers, but I would not stay that calm in the face of danger.
Another important thing to mention is the car. Everyone needs to know about the car! Unfortunately, the car in Dr. No is stock standard with no modifications or gadgets (if you've NEVER seen a James Bond Movie, I'll let you know now – the gadgets thing becomes a pretty big deal!) For Dr. No, Bond drives a blue Sunbeam Alpine convertible.
And what a beautiful little car she is. Aside from my being a big sci-fi nerd and lover of literature, I have a soft spot for a decent looking automobile and this baby is definitely a stylish little lass.
Speaking of Ladies, lets not forget the Bond Women, because they also play an integral part (more or less). Now, various women appear in the first half of this movie, but the only one you really need to know about is Honey Ryder. What a name.
It's at this point where I started wondering why everyone introduces themselves with their last names first. "Ryder, Honey Ryder".
All the while this is happening, there is something more sinister going on. Because who really cares about a dead agent when there's signals being blocked to American rockets.
And then, it is when Bond, Ryder and Dr. No are finally sitting down to a quaint little meal that we discover that Dr. No is planning on sabotaging the American rocket launch because he's basically having a sook that everyone rejected him. I'm not kidding, read between the lines folks. Oh and by the way, what is with the giant mutant fish in the background? It's hilarious just based on the distracting mutant fish. Queue the capture of Bond and Honey Bee, I mean Ryder.
A whole bunch of boring things happen and
Sean Connery James Bond gets free.
So then just as the Americans are trying to do their Rocket launch, Dr. No boots up his evil rocket-radio-signal blocking machine while wearing an outfit that gives bubble boy a run for his money.
Just in the nick of time, Bond steps in – sets off the reactor thus resulting in another fight scene and whole bunch bubble-people running for their lives! Whilst Dr. No is killed by being boiled to death after an altercation with our hero.
(The American Rocket launches without a hitch)
And everyone lives happily ever after.
Some more vital information
James Bond – Sean Connery
Honey Ryder – Ursula Andress
Dr. No - Joseph Wiseman
The movie was released in 1962 and it's budget for filming was $1 million. It made $59.6 Million in the Box office.
Weapon of Choice (source)
Walther PPK 7.65 millimeter with a delivery like a brick through a plate-glass window, it takes a Brausch silencer with very little reduction in muzzle velocity...the American CIA swear by them.
James Bond: Good evening, sir.
M: It happens to be 3 a.m.
Dr. No: The Americans are fools. I offered my services, they refused. So did the East. Now they can both pay for their mistake.
Miss Moneypenny: Flattery will get you nowhere - but don't stop trying.


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