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The Department of Foreign Affairs have advised Irish citizens to advise non-essential travel to Turkey following an apparent military coup.
Gunfire and an explosion were reported in the Turkish capital Ankara as military jets and helicopters were seen flying overhead.
In Istanbul, the Bosphorus Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge have been closed, along with Attaturk airport where tanks and soldiers have been seen detaining people
Meanwhile soldiers have reportedly raided Istanbul Police Department headquarters, requesting the policemen handover their weapons.
Gunfire has also been heard at the police station, according to statements on Twitter.
The current situation inside the building is not clear as yet.
State broadcaster TRT has read out a statement on orders of the military.
It said that the "democratic and secular rule of law has been eroded by current government" and added that the country was now run by a "peace council" who will "ensure safety of the population."
Internet access has been cut across the country.
The Department of Foreign Affairs said tonight: "We are advising Irish citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Turkey at this time.
"The Department of Foreign Affairs and our embassy in Ankara are monitoring the evolving situation in Ankara and Istanbul where a heightened security presence and some incidents of violence are reported.
"The situation is unclear, and Irish citizens considering travel to Turkey are advised to delay travel until the situation becomes clearer."


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Egyptian Revival Necklace
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Czechoslovakia has always been known for glass making (hand blown, molded and cut) and when King Tut's tomb was opened in 1920 it led to an Egyptian revival in jewelry. Glass beads were molded to resemble scarabs and pharaohs. Gablong had a tradition of glass making and became the center of Czechoslovakian jewelry production. Keeping in mind that Czechoslovakia didn't exist before WW 1, we know that anything marked Czechoslovakia can't be older than 1918.
This necklace is Czechoslovakian Egyptian Revival molded glass,circa 1925, 26" long. The pharaoh is seated on a chair and is holding an ankh in his right hand and in his left hand a crook and flail. On either side of the chair are hieroglyphics. The rest of the necklace is made up of scarabs, round beads and long cylindrical beads, all separated by small copper lustre type beads.

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Many students in the College of Arts and Sciences choose to live on-campus in one of Trinity's residence halls. Living on campus can be a fun and educational part of college life; you will gain new friends and new experiences.
You will also learn important social skills, and participate in social activities like movie nights, club activities, and cheering on the Trinity Tigers during home games.
Living in a residence hall is not required for students who live in the Washington, DC area, but it is strongly encouraged!
Trinity currently houses students in Cuvilly Hall, Kerby Hall, Alumnae Hall and Main Hall. For more information, visit the Office of Campus Housing.


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Fresh from Anthony Sneed
Photo by G. Art by Anthony Sneed.
New York! Be on the lookout for mind bending images from Anthony Sneed on the streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn. I first saw these untitled 'shadow pieces' as part of Anthony Sneed's "Hell For Hire" exhibit and fell instantly in love. I enjoyed watching at least 5 people try and figure out why I was staring and taking pictures of a light pole today. Thanks to Anthony Sneed for keeping the streets trippy!


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Should Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. and the Supreme Court join Judge Judy and "The People's Court" on television? In a recent opinion poll, 61 percent of the respondents supported televising Supreme Court proceedings as good for democracy. The New York Times seconded that opinion, lamenting that the court, which has consistently and unanimously resisted such a move, "seems determined to keep its work out of the public's eye."
First, a point of clarification. What would be televised, were it ever to happen, would be a very small slice of the court's proceedings; namely the oral argument phase. It is a serious misrepresentation to suggest that televising oral arguments is equivalent to televising the work of the Supreme Court. Indeed, there are those who maintain that oral arguments are needless, adding nothing material to the court's deliberations and decisions.
Even if oral arguments contribute something of value, such as the opportunity for judges to interrogate the parties to the case, this is only a fraction -- and an unrepresentative fraction -- of what the court does. Most of its work consists of selecting cases to be heard, reading briefs, deciding cases, and writing opinions -- all profoundly un-telegenic activities. Supreme Court justices read a lot, they think a lot and they write a lot. This is not the stuff of spectacle.


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Christian Nutt writes his first review since Devil May Cry 4 for Official Xbox Magazine. His chosen game after his long hiatus is Final Fantasy XIII.
Excerpt: "The biggest sin of Final Fantasy XIII is that the developers assume that once that disc slips into the drive, gamers are commited to seeing the ending credits.
The developers assume that everybody wants so much to play this game that they will simply plod through it all. This sin is compounded by Square Enix's obvious, terrifying mandate to make the biggest, most popular Final Fantasy game since VII, and bring gamers into the fold who've never before been interested in the series. And it is complicated by their total misjudgment of the demands of today's audiences after years of increasing sophistication in games."
Wait, his name is actually Christian Nutt? Hahahah, this is too much.


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IOV Youth
The bylaws of IOV provide in 5 Commissions. The 'IOV Youth Commission' is co-chaired by Oyuna Baldakova and Minara Guliyeva.
Visitors who want to be active in this commission and wish to become a member, contact Oyuna: firstname.lastname@example.com
Who are IOV Youth?
IOV members can remain members of IOV Youth until their 36th birthday. To join IOV Youth, young people pay only half of the membership (in 2017: € 10,00 or $ 12,50).
IOV World has a Youth Commission. This commission organizes a Youth Congress every two years in the edge of another event. In 2017 the Fifth Youth Congress is organized in the edge of the 'International Folk Meetings Malopolska 2017', Myslenice, Poland, 12-17 July. Take a look at this page.
Earlier Youth Congresses:
- 2011: Bountiful, Utah, USA
- 2012: Stockholm and Tjorn, Sweden
- 2013: Nanjing, China
- 2015: Nova Petropolis, Brazil
How it works?
Any member of IOV, under 36, can become a member of the Youth Commission. This works independently of the board of IOV World.
The Chair of the Youth Commission is automatically a member of the IOV World Board of Directors.


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This little photographic jewel is a bumpy drive and a long, hot hike in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, near the border of Arizona and Utah. You can only get in by winning one of the twenty daily permits by lottery, but it will please the hell out of the inner workings of your cameras.
Upwards of 150 people show up daily for a shot at the permits but oh-so-many drive away stymied. Your chances increase if you apply on successive days and we lucked out on our second try. The hike itself is a beauty; we were given a photocopy of the instructions to hike in including pictures which you follow by distant landmarks rather than any discernible trail, over red sandstone and loose, soul-sucking sand. Small herds of mule deer ran at the base of the hills. The Wave itself is smaller than I'd figured, maybe the size of a football field but the surrounding area is all mind-boggling. Photo geeks clot up the scenery a bit, yelling at discontent wives to bring them extra filters and lenses, so you'll have to choose your moments.
You can take side hikes down slot canyons or up the ridge to a natural bridge. Bring lots of water and a positive attitude— vultures and condors are circling should you falter!
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Join us from 1-3 on Saturday April 7th and learn 'How to Have a Stress-Free Pregnancy and Birth'.
This awesome Pregnancy Workshop was created to support pregnant women and expectant couples in experiencing confident, powerful and calm births in a hospital setting or at home. To begin to experience a confident, less anxious birth, one must begin to shift any old perceptions and beliefs that are held about pregnancy and birth.
With 5 great speakers from the Sudbury area discussing a range of topics such as, chiropractic care during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and maternal mental health you'll be sure to leave with great information to help empower you during your pregnancy.
Our speakers include:
- Dr. Janna-Marie Doni, Chiropractor/ Owner of Vita Chiropractic and Wellness
Dr. Janna-Marie Doni obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree at Laurentian University and completed four years at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, graduating as a Doctor of Chiropractic. She opened Vita Chiropractic and Wellness Centre in January of 2012 and has since been treating patients of all ages. She particularly enjoys treating families and young children and has taken specialized courses in dealing with prenatal care, pregnancy, and children.
- Megan, Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula/ Owner of Northern Mama
Meg is a certified birth and postpartum doula, Honours Psychology graduate, wife and mom to her sons Gibson and Miller. She is passionate about making pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenting as stress-free as possible. She specializes in maternal mental health, pregnancy after loss and prenatal education. You can find out more about Meg and check out The Blissful Blog at theblissfuldoula.com or follow her on Facebook: The Blissful Doula Sudbury.
- Stephanie Langille, Certified Lactation Consultant/ Owner of Breast Works
Stephanie is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and mother of two amazing children. She works in a private practice in Sudbury, where she offers both at home and in office visits for clients. She believes that when it comes to infant feeding, families are more likely to make decisions and goals that better suit their needs and lifestyles, when they are well informed, and are encouraged to express their opinions freely; this is the type of environment that Stephanie aims to provide for all her clients. Stephanie has a great passion for helping others, and a deep thirst for knowledge – which she feeds with reading the latest research, and attending conferences near and far.
After the birth of her first child, Stephanie was inspired to broaden her knowledge of breastfeeding. This led to her involvement in the ABC program (A Breastfeeding Companion) at the Sudbury & District Health Unit. Stephanie then became the liaison for the volunteers at the Health Unit, and the peer support person for their face-to-face breastfeeding support group. It was through these experiences that she discovered her path, and decided to become an IBCLC.
- Dr. Kallie Doucette, N.D, Naturopathic Doctor at Vita Chiropractic and Wellness Centre
Dr. Kallie Doucette is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who believes that health care should be empowering and customized to meet your needs. Health care often focuses on treating symptoms, but Dr. Doucette focuses on identifying the underlying root causes of disease. Dr. Doucette enjoys working with all patients, but has a special interest in treating women's hormonal conditions and children's health. She received extra training in children's health during her internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic.
- Celeste Bouffard, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Celeste Bouffard graduated from the University of Ottawa's Physiotherapy program in 2003. She then returned to Sudbury to practice in private clinics working mainly in orthopedics. She took several manual therapy, acupuncture and dry needling courses to improve her clinical treatment skills. She also worked in Hand and Upper Limb rehabilitation and the WSIB Upper Extremity Clinic at Health Sciences North.
In 2011 after having 2 c-sections, and having some difficulty with recovery, she did some searching to find ways to help her resolve her issues. This is when she discovered pelvic health physiotherapy. After taking that first course, she was hooked and discovered her passion. Since January 2014 she has dedicated her whole practice and life's work to pelvic health. She is passionate about brining awareness to her community about these issues and the help available for this population. She has a deep thirst for knowledge and continues to enroll in continuing education relating to pelvic health and the treatment of persistent pain using a biopsychosocial approach.
She recently partnered up with Lexi Dewar, kinesiologist to develop Core Vitality – a post partum program for moms to get back into fitness safely and with confidence. Its all about empowering new moms and giving them the support they need, in education and confidence.
Set yourself up for a successful pregnancy and register for this workshop today!


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That's an interesting question, and I would have to say yes and no. Yes, there could be such a code, but no, I don't think that anyone can achieve perfect morality (which would mean that they were the ultimate "good", all the time.)
Jesus obtained perfect morality and was possibly born with it. To say that someone cannot attain perfect morality is going against what you believe Jesus was.
So, can we set the concept of a moral code aside and get back to the basis of moral codes? Do you believe that absolute morality exists? Or is it merely subjective?
I agree with it being subjective when looking through such a narrow window like individualism.
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I never said I disagreed with it being moral to Spartans, but what they did goes directly against 'thou shalt not kill', so according to gods law, it is immoral.
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I am not disbelieving you just on that, I disbelieve you because I don't agree with what you say. I am just pointing out that you are already biased on the issue. Am I wrong for pointing that out?
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It is your god that said it, so how can you not say that?
Are you going to keep avoiding the Jesus thing or will you actually address it?
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I will say it one more time, I'm growing tired of your games, and I have made this crystal clear in the past, do you agree that Jesus the man had perfect morals? If so, how can you say no-one can achieve it when you believe in a man that did?
In 'my' subjective moral point of view, no I don't think it was moral. I have clearly stated that I do not deny the fact that they thought it was moral.
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What makes you think others cannot achieve it DESPITE being human? It has been done before with Jesus, so why not again? The bible says nothing about not being able to reach moral perfection, nothing, so why do you assume it can't be?
What makes you think I am greedy or lazy? I work out 5 times a week and completely reject materialism, though I am stuck in this materialistic system.
Are you saying that God commanded them to kill those babies? If it is immoral to kill (hence 'thou shalt not kill'), then how does god judge killing babies as moral?
Matthew 5:48
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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You are quite possibly the densest person I have ever met, and that is not an overstatement.
Originally posted by 3NL1GHT3N3D1
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You never made a claim pertaining to what I said though. I was just pointing out beforehand that you are biased on the issue. That is not a fallacy, it is an observation on past discussion.


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Chronicles of the Blades
Droaam is a region ruled by monsters. Few of the civilized races dare to test its borders. Their connection with the rest of Khorvaire is limited to a single House Orien roadway that passes through Graywall and into The Great Crag.
Droaam shares a tenuous border with The Shadow Marches to the west while the Byeshk Mountains keep it from expanding into the Eldeen Reaches to the north and the Graywall Mountains keep Breland safe from monstrous invasion, while the Barren Sea borders the nation to the south.
The Daughters of Sora Kell have changed the land of Droaam with will, intelligence, and a small army of ogres. The ogres have created roads that link the few major communities. The Daughters have also created racial diversity that you would not think could work in a kingdom of monsters. You can find harpies, ogres, and orcs in the same street going about their own business but you could only find these in the major cities. The rule of the land is the strong rule the weak. The Hags only care about major threats like: raids and battle between monsters communities, raids on caravans, or anything that will look bad to the other kingdoms. Lesser crimes are mostly ignored, unless you are doing something to one of the warlords or their minions. A rare few, mostly the followers of the Queen of Stone, look at law with a sophisticated view. Government is a form of despotic feudalism, the most powerful warlords give tribute to the Daughters of Sora Kell and they get to rule sections of Droaam. The tribute is paid in gold, goods, or soldiers and laborers. This works because the Daughters have an army of ogres and mass magical abilities at their back.


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Discover- Mac for Basics Level 1
This introductory Mac workshop is designed for people who have already set up their Mac and have basic familiarity with the device, but want to learn what the Mac can do for them.
The workshop will cover the following:
- Personalisation: making folders, using the App Store, changing backgrounds etc.
- Exploring other apps: unleash some of the potential of your new Apple Mac
How to know which course is right for you?
Level 1: Just bought your first iPad or Mac and are trying to navigate your way around the device.
Level 2: Have had an iPad or Mac for a while and know your way around, but want to discover new and clever ways to use your device.
Level 3: An old hand with the iPad or Mac, you are looking to build new skills in specific areas.


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Sears Auto Center Northern Division Preview: Tight Spaces, Big Faces
Gordon, Rogers and Agnew to compete in same division
Myrtle Beach, S.C.—What Pro Cup division features four overall Hooters Pro Cup titles, six regular-season titles and over 50 Pro Cup wins?
Well, if your answer was the Aaron's Southern Division of the Hooters Pro Cup Series, you were wrong. Actually, this season, the answer is the Sears Auto Center Northern Division.
Most Pro Cup fans already knew that several of the top Southern Division drivers from last year were jumping to the Northern Division, but the addition of the defending Southern Division and overall Pro Cup Champion Clay Rogers just upped the ante.
"DMT Motorsports called and asked if I'd be interested in running some Northern races, and I said, 'Sure!'" Rogers said. "I've been at the first two Southern Division races, kinda sitting on my thumbs. With the new body and air box, those guys look like they're having a lot of fun out there. I've got the itch, and I can't wait for South Boston."
Joining Rogers in the Northern Division this season will be former Southern Division regulars Jody Lavender, Shane Wallace and Matt Carter. And they all will be trying to break Benny Gordon's stranglehold on the Northern Division title.
"We're all going to be gunning for Benny," said Rogers, who will drive the No. 29 Bowen Family Homes Chevrolet.
And that's a fact that Gordon knows.
"Those guys are going to be good, but that doesn't scare me," said Gordon, driver of the No. 66 Samuel Metals Ford. "We've been in contention to win the overall title every year, so it's not like we haven't raced against tough competition."
But the aforementioned drivers aren't the only ones that will be looking to end Gordon's three-year stint as Northern Division champion.
Eight of the top 10 in points from last season are returning to the Sears Auto Center Northern Division. The only losses are Shelby Howard and Woody Howard, who both moved to the Southern Division.
Jeff Agnew, the 1998 Pro Cup champion, will be back and is a threat to win on any weekend. Agnew visited victory lane two times last year and finished second in points in the Northern Division.
Jack Bailey, who finished fourth in Northern Division points, is slated to return to Randy Humphrey Racing this season. In his first season of Pro Cup competition, Bailey led 163 laps, grabbed five top-five and eight top-10 finishes and had two poles in 12 starts.
A.J. Frank, who finished sixth in points, returns to the Northern Division this season with a new team, Mac Hill Motorsports. The addition of a major sponsor and a championship-caliber team will bode well for Frank's chances at picking up his first Pro Cup win and challenging for the divisional title. Last year, Frank led 40 laps and notched five top-five and eight top-10 finishes in 12 starts.
After driving for JR Motorsports in the Championship Series, Johnny Rumley, who finished seventh in points last year, will return to the Northern Division this season with the Mark Huff-led M&M Motorsports team. Rumley picked up one win, six top-five and eight top-10 finishes last season driving for Huff.
Eric Corbett, who finished eighth in points last season, will be returning for his sixth season of Pro Cup competition. Corbett had a solid season in 2006, racking up three top-five and eight top-10 finishes.
Short-track legend Gary St. Amant will also be back in action, looking to better his ninth-place finish in points a year ago. And it looks like that shouldn't be a tough task. St. Amant got off to a slow start last year working with his new team, but the two-time ASA Champion caught fire late in the year. This season, St. Amant returns with two sponsors and in the familiar No. 7. St. Amant should challenge for the title this year.
Rounding out the top-10 returning drivers is Lonnie Rush Jr. Rush showed the ability to be fast last season, but his inability to be consistent hurt him throughout the season. After averaging an 11th-place finish in the first three races and sitting sixth in points, Rush averaged a 16.4 finish the remainder of the season and fell to 10th.
But those are just known variables.
Over 10 rookies have registered for the $66,000 Miller Lite Rookie of the Year program, over 50 drivers have registered for competition in the Sears Auto Center Northern Division and nearly 45 teams are expected to descend on South Boston for opening race of the season.
"All I can say is that it's going to be awful interesting in the Northern Division this year," said Gordon.
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10 Ways to Reuse Plastic Plant Pots
It's gardening season, and while just about everything you use to garden goes into the ground, there's always those pesky little plastic pots that linger afterward. Thankfully they do have an afterlife that doesn't include just scooping dirt or heading to the landfill. Find out what to do with them after the jump.
This Old House has compiled a great list of 10 ways to reuse plastic plant pots (and they also include the tip to simply return them to the green house!) — here are a few of our favorites:
- Use As a Strainer to Clean Fruits and Veggies: Place stuff you pick from the garden in clean pots and rinse off dirt with water from your outdoor tap. Let the water drain out the bottom holes before storing your bounty.
- Lift a Paint Project Off the Ground: Use four or more pots to prop up a cabinet door, piece of trim, or other item you're painting so that you can reach every nook and cranny.
- Holiday Ornament Storage: Keep small decorations segregated by enclosing them in seedling trays: Place items in the bottom tray, invert the second tray on top of it, and seal with packing tape.
- Sift Salt Onto an Icy Spot: Stack two plastic pots, holding them so that there's an inch or so of space between their bottom surfaces, and fill the top one with rock salt. Shake the pots over the surface of your driveway or walkway. Using two pots prevents the salt from falling through the bottom holes too quickly.
Find out more creative plastic pot uses at This Old House.
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Looking for some fun free activities for your kids to do in May? Look no further than Toys "R" Us, which is having several free in-store events on weekends this month and throughout the summer.
1. Pokemon Trade And Collect Event—May 13
This free Pokemon Trade and Collect event is happening at all Toys "R" Us locations this Saturday, May 13. This event it scheduled for 1-3 p.m.
The first 50 attendees will receive a free Eevee figure, and everyone gets a free Alolan Vulpix foil card and Pokemon TCG collector's album.
In addition to trading and collecting with other Pokemon enthusiasts, there's also a Pokemon coloring activity planned.
2. Pre-Memorial Day Event—May 21
Celebrate Memorial Day a little early with this fun, free event at all Toys "R" Us stores on May 21. This event is scheduled from 1-3 p.m. and it sounds like a blast.
Everyone who attends gets a free Radio Flyer collectible mini wagon. Plus, your kids can try out the NERF Zombie Strike Outbreaker Bow and enter for a chance to win a free NERF Alien Menace Ravager Blaster.
There's also a scavenger hunt and your kids can enter to win a free collectible bike blinker.
3. Geoffrey's Birthday Club Events—All Summer
Though the first Geoffrey's Birthday Club event happened earlier this month, there are two more chances to celebrate and get free stuff this summer.
Events are scheduled for June 3 and July 1 from 3-4 p.m. You have to be a member of Geoffrey's Birthday Club, but it's easy to sign up so you can participate.
Each event includes a free Geoffrey plush toy and storybook and gets to participate in fun activities such as story time.
Plus, once your child joins this birthday club, he or she will get a birthday card and gift from Geoffrey, a birthday phone call from Geoffrey and extra-special in-store recognition on their birthday (complete with a birthday crown, a Geoffrey balloon and an in-store announcement!).


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The best inking application for Windows that you'll never see
Recently I posted something about Project Austin, a new digital note-taking application designed specifically for Windows 8 by Microsoft. Project Austin had me thinking about other cool inking applications. Microsoft OneNote immediately comes to mind, but it's really not the same. OneNote is overkill for most note taking needs. How about Windows Journal? Journal is… Read More »


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While a lot of people were getting married on Friday, 8-8-08 on the calendar, local law enforcers and a downtown Salt Lake bar reminded residents that the number eight has another important meaning in Utah.
A motorist whose blood-alcohol content is above 0.08 can be arrested for drunken driving.
The Utah Highway Patrol, the Department of Highway Safety and advertising group R&R Partners tried to drive home that point by launching their latest DUI campaign Friday at Lumpy's Downtown, 145 W. Pierpont Ave.
Last year, the groups put coasters and napkins with anti-drinking-and-driving messages in bars across the Wasatch Front as well as a life-size cardboard cutout of a UHP trooper at the entrances of each establishment. They also placed a sign on all the bathroom mirrors that looked like a jail booking slate, making a person's reflection look like a mug shot.
This year, the "Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest" campaign stays in the bathrooms, and it takes the mugshot idea a step further. The bathroom stalls have been "decorated" to look like jail bars so a person using the facilities will have the illusion of sitting in a jail cell.
A new set of napkins also will be distributed to the clubs, this time to look like fingerprint charts. And the coasters this year will have two messages.The first says, "Jail Cell Ale. Best served on an ice cold floor ... If you've been drinking, please ride with a sober friend or call a cab." The second has the phrase, "Big Jim's. You're My Honey Wheat ... Heavy in Body. Sweet & Complex. If you've been drinking, please ride with a sober friend or call a cab." In 2006, there were 56 alcohol-related fatalities on Utah's highways, according to campaign organizers.
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