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The Arab Towns Organization (ATO) on Tuesday marks its 49th anniversary under the theme "No sustainable development with resources depletion and migration continue," Secretary General Eng. Ahmad Al-Sabeeh said.
The theme goes in line with the current events and developments in the Arab region, which impede development plans and programs, and in the meantime open the door wide for forced migration and depletion of natural and human resources, Al-Sabeeh added in a press statement on Monday.
The Kuwaiti-based ATO was founded on March 15, 1967, by an initiative from 27 Arab capitals and towns then, he said.
Now it includes 550 cities and municipalities. He noted that the ATO includes six institutions for training, building municipal capabilities, environment and e-government, in addition to the ATO Award and the Arab Towns Development Fund.
Al-Sabeeh voiced appreciation to Kuwait for its support to the ATO since it was established. He also thanked other Arab states hosting ATO affiliates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Jordan and Tunisia.
Source: KUNA
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Chiyuki's presentation began with a brief introduction to CLIL and inviting an open discussion on what people thought it involved. While there were many rough ideas, Chiyuki explained two approaches to CLIL: hard – which is more content driven and soft- which focuses more on language learning through content. A third and more preferrable option exists which she dubbed "comfortable CLIL", which synergizes both approaches.
An important factor in CLIL is selecting material that is interesting for students and can elicit further thinking and language use. Forutnately for the participants on the day representatives from Macmillan brought a variety of books that demonstrated learning material that was well illustrated and designed specifically for CLIL style learning. Many of which Chiyuki highly recommended.
The main segment of the presentation was a group activity where participants were asked to design a unit around the story of "Jack and the Beanstalk". CLIL lesson design involves the use of the four C's – Cognition, Culture, Content and Communication. Groups had to take these into account when designing lessons and their answers varied significantly with each group – from learning about planting seeds to acting out an alternative ending.
As the presentation wound up and people's stomachs started to grumble, participants headed to the nearby Susugi river to enjoy a barbeque hosted by Luna International and Macmillan. Given the success of the day Macmillan has agreed to make this an annual event, ShinshuJALT would like to deeply thank all the people who made the day possible. We look forward to the same success next year.
Barbeque photos courtesy of Dragon Photography by Mike George


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Conferences always sneak up on us. I keep a yearly reminder in my phone beginning 6 weeks before conferences. It goes off once a week every week until conference week. This reminder just keeps all there is to do surrounding conferences in my mind. Little things; like saving work samples rather than sending them all home and making copies of conference reminders or other forms. By doing a little here and there weeks before, I am more prepared and so much less stressed.
In our district we have conferences once a year. Sometimes this is the only opportunity I have to meet with parents and talk about their little one. I'm always so disappointed when a family isn't able to make it to our scheduled conference. It's a time that I really look forward to.
Over the years, I have tried a few things that have proved to increase family attendance at conferences. I am excited to share these with you, but if you have any ideas I would love to hear them too! Each year I try something else and I push a little harder, because this time is so valuable. So please, take a minute to share your thoughts in the comments too!
#1: Keep it as positive as you can. I know that we want to be honest with families. I know we want to make sure they leave having a clear picture of who their child is as a learner. I also know that this can be a time when we want to address behavior problems that may be happening. You can still do all of these things, but with a greater focus on the positive.
Parents who come to conferences year after year to hear how awful their child is doing, or how they can't keep their hands to themselves or can't stop talking, get tired of hearing it. They feel like they are just going to come to conferences and hear the same things they heard last year. Because of this they might decide not to go. If a student is struggling with their behavior in class, try to make contact with the parents ahead of time.
I know that if my son was having a hard time following directions, listening, or being kind to others I would want to know right away. I would feel a bit frustrated finding out two or even three months into the school year. It almost seems unfair.
Parents should have the opportunity to address any behavior issues before meeting with the teacher at conferences. I know how busy we all are. Making phone calls is one of my least favorite things to do. I get clammy and uncomfortable. I just don't like doing it.
But I do.
If a behavior is happening so often that we feel like we need to bring it up to a parent to address at conferences, then we should find time to make a phone call home before. I make my calls on the way home from school. I put the phone number in my phone as I walk out and once I am on the road I hit call. It usually takes no more than 5 minutes of my time and by doing it while I'm driving I feel like I am maximizing my own time rather than using time that I could be lesson planning or spending time with my own kids.
#2 Send home conference forms in a family's first language. I have been guilty of sending home everything in English in years past. I know it can be hard or even sometimes impossible to have every thing you send home translated. When it comes to conferences though, find a way. Even if you have to type a disclaimer telling families that you had to use GoogleTranslate. Let them know that it is important to you to be able to communicate with them. I even apologize that I don't have a better way of doing so, but I assure them that it is a priority. Somehow get any form you send home to schedule a conference time or confirm a conference time translated to the family's first language. This act alone can feel more welcoming than we may know!
We are so lucky to have some incredibly wonderful bi-lingual teachers in our building. They helped translate my conference forms this year and I am so incredibly thankful.
If you're in need for Spanish/English conference forms you can find them in my store HERE.
#3 Involve the student in the conference. Even if it's for a short amount of time. If the kids are excited they are more likely to encourage their parents to come. This year, I am doing Student-Led Conferences for the first time. I haven't even done them yet, so I am far from a pro.
In years past, however, I have designated a portion of the conferences to having students share a piece of writing or a sample of work that they are most proud of. We spend class time before the conference going over their role and how important it is that they attend the conference with their parent. You could even have them write a letter inviting their parents to their conference.
I will do a post a bit later on how my Student-led Conferences go this year, but for now I have if you're looking to get started you can check out the forms I am using HERE
#4 When families don't show call. Call them right away. Don't ask them when they can reschedule. If you have room in your schedule suggest a time that you have available. If you ask them what day and time and they tell you, but you don't have it available it shuts them down. Instead, say, "I have a 6:00 p.m. open for tonight. Can you make it then?" More often than not families say yes and they stick to the second time.
#5 Make it interesting. I know it's important to go over the report card, but if it's boring families are likely to just tune out, as least for part of it. I try to explain the grading system and provide a handout to go with the report card. Then I keep the focus on student work. That's what parents want to see, especially in elementary school. Grades are fine. We have to give students grades. But, a grade means nothing if parents don't know how to help their child improve or make growth. Take a look at the FREEBIES above for some great collaborative goal setting.
Not only are conferences a time for families to take a glimpse into where their child spends nearly seven hours a day, but I also see it as an opportunity to develop a family's sense of comfort with school. Your conference with a family could set the tone for whether or not they attend conferences year after year. Take the opportunity to make sure they know that their child's school is a place where they are valued and welcome!
Remember share your tips and thoughts in the comments below. I would love to try out some of your ideas, too.


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The third season of The Goldbergs will feature AJ Michalka's first time as a regular on television. Also a singer-songwriter and member of music duo 78violet with her sister Aly, AJ has been featured in multiple episodes of The Guardian, Hellcats, and Oliver Beene, and she has also appeared on the big-screen in Super 8 and Grace Unplugged. Michalka plays a variety of musical instruments, similarly to her co-star Hayley Orrantia, and she got her start in modeling before pursing acting.Good things come to those who wait. After two seasons of stealing every scene in which she's been present, AJ Michalka has been promoted to a series regular on The Goldbergs ahead of the show's third season. Michalka, who plays Erica's best friend and Barry's girlfriend, Lainey Lewis, has been recurring on the show since Season 1, and her promotion comes after a largely increased focus on the supporting cast in the semi-autobiographical show from the real Adam Goldberg. The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report the casting news.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter about Michalka's promotion, Adam Goldberg said, "Even though my real brother never actually dated much in high school, the minute we cast AJ we knew we found someone special. She brings such warmth and humor to the only girl brave enough to date Barry Goldberg. We're thrilled that she's willing to put on those ugly neon '80s outfits and tease up her hair every episode this upcoming season!"
The second season of The Goldbergs on ABC was consistently one of the best comedies on television, and it solidified itself as a success upon increasing in viewership on its new night, and the third season will look to surpass that success after a critically acclaimed 2014-2015 run.
The Goldbergs returns this fall on Wednesdays at 8:30/7:30c on ABC. The show stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jeff Garlin, Hayley Orrantia, Troy Gentile, Sean Giambrone, George Segal, and AJ Michalka.


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Mia Wasikowska , Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Ezra Miller,Paul Giamatti, Rhys Ifans, Logan Marshall-Green
Admittedly, I have never read Gustave Flaubert's classic Madame Bovary so there may be something I am missing.
In mid 1800s France, Emma is first seen in a convent school learning basic home economic skills and practicing to be poised and graceful. Soon she is whisked out of school so she can marry the the man her father has picked out for her, country doctor Charles Bovary. After a simple wedding Emma spends an awkward wedding night with her new husband. He rises early to make his patient rounds leaving Emma with house keeper (Laura Carmichael, Downton Abbey's Lady Edith) Henrietta. Henrietta is eager to please and agreeable but does not afford Emma much excitement. Emma at first tries to please her husband, making a special dessert, but Charles prefers fruit. She tries to engage her husband in conversation but he gives only clipped one word exchanges. She has suggestions for social outings but her prefers quiet nights at home.
Emma is disappointed that the exciting, passion filled life she dreamed of as a school girl does not come to fruition. Soon, life in the small, provincial town of Yonville makes her miserable, as she spends her days alone reading or wandering in the garden while Charles tends to patients.
In this mindset of longing, she receives a call from the sly dry goods salesman Monsieur Lheureux. Although tempted, Emma professes she can't buy new clothes or furniture until she's discussed it with her husband. Monsieur Lheureux promises her an unlimited supply of credit but Emma still begs off.
As time passes, she meets some of her husbands colleagues, Monsieur Homais, the local pharmacist (Paul Giamatti) and young law student Leon Dupuis (played by the dreamy Ezra Miller, so good in We Need to talk about Kevin). Homais tries to enlist Emma's help in convincing her husband to do a risky operation on the club-foot of Homais' servant Hippolyte and become a celebrated surgeon.
Leon is a romantic like Emma. He soon begins calling on Emma when her husband isn't home to take afternoon strolls. He regales Emma with his dreams of living in Paris and becoming immersed in culture and the arts. It is not long before he professes his love for Emma but she reluctantly turns down his advances saying she is a married woman. Charles loves Emma but he is oblivious to Emma's melancholy and boredom.
Charles and Emma are invited to a hunting party by the dashing and handsome Marquis d'Andervilliers (Logan Marshall-Green), who had dropped by Doctor Bovary's house to have one of his servants treated. He, too, is smitten with Emma but has far more nefarious plans for her. Buoyed by this invitation, Emma summons Monsieur Lheureux to order an expensive outfit for the hunting party–on credit of course. Soon she is in the midst of a passionate affair with the Marquis and buys more and more luxury clothes and items from Monsieur Lheureux all on credit. Dreaming to basque in reflected glory as a famous country surgeon's wife, she helps to persuade Charles to agree to do the risky surgery on Hippolyte's club foot, even though Charles has major reservations. Is the surgery a success? Will Emma leave Charles for the Marquis d'Andervilliers? How does Leon Dupuis fit into all of this? And how will Emma pay her astronomical debt to Monsieur Lheureux?
Emma Bovary is supposed to be beautiful and although Mia Wasikowska is attractive she is not beautiful. It's hard to imagine anyone defying convention for her except as a convenient roll in the hay. It also never seems to occur to her that because she is married she is a convenient and temporary object of desire with no strings. Charles Bovary is supposed to be clumsy and clodding but Henry Lloyd-Hughes is handsome and graceful. Although he is oblivious to Emma's inner turmoil he is not worthy of the disdain Emma heaps on him. Henrietta is sweet and good company. So Emma has a handsome, hardworking husband, a nice house, a house keeper and plenty of free time to take up art, cultivate a garden, or any other hobbies she likes, make friends, have babies, etc. It's hard for me to feel sorry for her or not look on her as an ingrate. This is the problem with the movie. If I read the book I might have a better understanding of Emma and her plight and have more of an appreciation of Wasikowska's performance. So I just downloaded the book on my kindle.


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- Sci-Fi
- 1996
- Buy the DVD
All photos © BBC
Reviewed by Ross Ruediger
t this point, after five seasons (and change) of dazzling new "Doctor Who," it's almost difficult to remember how lean the years were for the show after its cancellation in 1989. If I really project myself back to that time period, it reminds me that I shouldn't take the new series for granted, because it can't last forever. For a young fan in his twenties, each passing year with no new "Who" began feeling like an eternity. After seven years, we finally got something, and the results were this TV movie, which was co-produced by the BBC, Fox and Universal, and it aired on Fox in May of '96. Of course, seven years is nothing compared to the 15 years it's taken for the TV movie to get a home video release in the U.S., and most fans had pretty much given up hope for any kind of domestic issue until last August when it was suddenly announced that the rights issues had been cleared up, and a R1 DVD loaded with bonus features was imminent. Who-ray (but not Blu-ray)!
Those aforementioned feelings of desperation were brought up to help illustrate how incredibly monumental the TV movie felt back in 1996. Not only was "Doctor Who" back, but it finally had boffo production values, there was the tease of a possible series provided the movie snagged some respectable ratings (which in the U.S. it did not), and perhaps more than anything else, Paul fucking McGann was playing the Doctor. I'd been a "Withnail and I" fanatic for several years already, and to my mind there was no better actor suited to bring the Doctor back to life. Indeed, I even recall telling my then-girlfriend a couple years prior during a "Withnail" viewing how McGann would make a great Doctor Who someday. I was likely stoned out of my gourd at the time, but that matters not.
So as you might guess, I have an enormous affinity for this film, despite its numerous problems. But it's also interesting to note that nostalgia doesn't necessarily have to play a part. I was talking with my Bullz-Eye compadre Will Harris the other day, and he was recalling how when he was a kid, he watched some "Doctor Who," and knew instinctively it was something that he should like, yet it never really clicked for him. That all changed for Will in '96 when he saw this movie and it turned him into a fan in one sitting. Of course, these days there are plenty of folks who really only know the show in its current incarnation, and one wonders how somebody who's only ever seen new "Who" would react to this film. I'd like to believe favorably, but then again, it requires adjusting to a whole new Doctor, and some new series fans are slavishly devoted to some of the current Doctors to the point where they can't be bothered with the concept if David Tennant isn't on the screen.
Anyway, it'd probably be a good idea at this stage to talk about the actual film. Though it takes place in San Francisco, it was shot in Vancouver, and though it was filmed in '96, it's set on New Year's Eve 1999. Right off the bat this presents a minor problem, simply because the planet went Y2K-crazy that New Year's. The folks who made this movie did not have a time machine of their own, so they didn't foresee the Y2K hysteria, and that's something of a shame because it could've worked beautifully in this story. The Seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) is transporting the remains of the Master back to Gallifrey after his arch-nemesis was put on trial for his crimes by the Daleks and they exterminated him. It's a fairly absurd piece of exposition, especially since the Daleks aren't well known for their legal system, but it gets the story going, so whatever. As the Doctor kicks back in the TARDIS drinking tea and reading H.G. Wells, something goes wrong with the machine, and the Master's remains, in a kind of ooze-like form, escape from their urn and infect the console, forcing the machine to make an emergency landing in San Fran.
The Doctor steps from the TARDIS and is immediately taken down by a bullet from a Chinese gang fight. Chang Lee (Yee Jee Tso), whose life was saved by the materializing time machine, accompanies the wounded Time Lord to the hospital along with Bruce, a paramedic (Eric Roberts). Once there, Dr. Grace Holloway (Daphne Ashbrook), a cardiologist, enters the picture, and begins operating, botches the surgery (it's tough to get heart surgery right when the patient has two of them), and the Seventh Doctor dies on the operating table. The body is moved to the morgue by Will Sasso (of "MadTV" and "Shit My Dad Says" fame), who's got a pretty funny supporting role. It's in the cold, dark morgue that the regeneration occurs and 20-some odd minutes into the film we have our new Doctor in the form of McGann. As was frequently the case in the old series, the Doctor has amnesia after his regeneration, and only after forcing his way back into Grace's life (she's the one person he recognizes from being on the operating table) do his memories come back to him. Meanwhile, the Master's ooze has taken over Bruce the paramedic, thus Eric Roberts becomes the new Master. He befriends Chang Lee, and convinces the boy that the Doctor is evil and that he's stolen the Master's body, and together they work to get it back, but not before opening the Eye of Harmony in the TARDIS, an act which threatens the entire planet. The Doctor and Grace must find a beryllium clock by midnight in order to make things right, all while the Master and Chang are in hot pursuit of the two Doctors.
So that's more or less the dramatic thrust of the TV movie, although there's plenty of charming characterization and acting along the way from pretty much every member of the cast, most of which keeps the sometimes inane plot seeming grounded and worth watching. The entire thread about the Eye of Harmony and the MacGuffin in the form of the beryllium clock is pretty ridiculous, and anyone who knows their "Who" lore will find it nonsensical at best and a big waste of time at worst. On the other hand, the idea of the Master wanting to take the Doctor's body, as well as his remaining lives, is a perfectly reasonable notion, and in fact goes a long way towards explaining some of the core minutiae of the "Who" concept, as well as reinforcing the ideas behind Time Lord regeneration, which is a big part of what this movie is all about from start to finish.
Now, whether the movie should have been about regeneration is another matter entirely, as pretty much everyone familiar with this movie will attest, it wasn't a terribly smart way to introduce the concept to Americans who'd never seen or even heard of "Doctor Who." No doubt Russell T. Davies took note, and when he launched his vision in 2005, Christopher Eccleston was the Doctor coming right out of the gate. That said, some of the mechanics of this film are astonishingly similar to the first episode of the new series, "Rose," although "Rose" does a much better job of rejiggering the concept for new audiences in half the time. One big way in which the film differs from the new series is in its approach, which in tone often feels like much sci-fi TV that was made back in the mid-90s – kind of dry, but still engaging. It never really scales the fantastic, imaginative heights "Who" is so well known for today, but alternatively it demonstrates how far the concept can be stretched while still remaining "Doctor Who."
Much hay was made at the time by fans uncomfortable with the casting of Roberts as the Master, which was the network tradeoff for having the unknown McGann taking the lead. Eric Roberts does a perfectly fine job in the role, and interestingly, his portrayal of the character isn't all that far removed from what John Simm would eventually end up doing with the Master years later. Similarly, Ashbrook makes for a fun, albeit goofy companion. Billie Piper she is not, but she gets the job done in that Grace's function was to discover the world of the Doctor on behalf of the viewer, much as Piper did in "Rose." Then there's Sylvester McCoy, who, despite being a visible component of the movie for the first 20 minutes, has only maybe five lines of dialogue (and is given a pretty undignified exit). It's revealed on one of the DVD documentaries that this was at the request of the BBC, who actually weren't keen on having the old Doctor regenerate into the new, as they really wanted to do something fresh with the concept and not harken back to a period when the series wasn't at its best. It was only at producer Phil Segal's insistence that McCoy was included, but he was told something along the lines of, "If you must…but don't have him in it for very long and don't have him say very much."
The real star of the movie is unquestionably Paul McGann. McGann's performance, as well as his Victorian look, are both so perfect, that despite the fact he only played the Doctor onscreen for this singular outing, he became the Doctor for the following nine years in all the officially sanctioned BBC novels, comics and, eventually, audio plays; the actor returned to the role of the Eighth Doctor for Big Finish productions in 2001 and he's been playing the part on compact disc and radio several times a year ever since. Had the actor playing the Eighth Doctor underwhelmed? It seems unlikely any of that would've happened. To this day there are folks (myself included) who would treasure seeing McGann return to the new series in a "Two Doctors" type episode. Simply put, this movie is well worth watching for Paul McGann's immensely likeable and engaging take on the Doctor alone. He, and the movie along with him, are fascinating bridges between the old series and the new. This movie kept the spirit of "Doctor Who" alive for another nine years, and if it had truly been a disaster, it's entirely possible there might not even be a new series for us to bask in today.
And I didn't even get around to praising the TARDIS interior, which is an elaborate, gorgeous thing of beauty that deserves to be talked about right alongside both interiors we've seen in the new series.
Special Features: This double-disc set has pretty much anything and everything you'd ever want to know about this flick. Disc One sports two audio commentaries; the first, featuring director Geoffrey Sax, has been ported over from the original BBC DVD release from many years back, while the second is new to this set and features both McGann and McCoy and is moderated by Nicholas Briggs. "The Seven Year Hitch" is a doc that's nearly an hour long and features just about every behind the scenes figure involved in the making of the film. Producer Phil Segal in particular is incredibly blunt about every stop on the long road to getting this move off the ground. It's an utterly absorbing piece that makes this a must-have DVD for hardcore fans. "The Doctor's Strange Love" is a piece featuring three fans/writers (Simon Guerrier, Joseph Lidster and Josie Long) discussing what they love about the movie. There's also a photo gallery, an isolated music track, as well as four extra music tracks of pop songs used in the movie, and a coming soon trailer for "The Seeds of Doom" which will be out next month. The PDF materials on this disc are a real treat, as the Radio Times did a massive spread on "Doctor Who" and it's all included here in full color for your perusal. But that's just the first disc.
Disc Two features behind the scenes material, an EPK, Phil Segal's Tour of the TARDIS set, Paul McGann's audition tapes, a couple scenes worth of alternate takes and some BBC trailers for the movie. "Who Peter 1989-2009" is the second half of a documentary exploring the relationship between "Who" and "Blue Peter," although it has very little to do with the TV movie, yet there's heavy emphasis on the new series. (The first half of this doc can be found on "The Horns of Nimon" DVD.) "The Wilderness Years" is a piece on how "Who" was kept alive via books, videos, audio plays and comics between '89 and '96. Speaking of comics, another installment of the excellent "Stripped for Action" series – this time focusing on the Eighth Doctor – is on here. Finally, there's "Tomorrow's Times – The Eighth Doctor" which examines press reaction to the movie at the time of its shooting and broadcast.
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Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale....
Paul was the first one on the boat and he managed to get us seats up front. There was an old man sitting behind us who, I'm certain, should have had the nick name "Old Salty". He was fairly certain that he knew everything about this cruise because he was a deck hand on this boat 50 years previous. He probably wasn't as old as he looked but he had spent a life time out in the sun. His voice was gravely and he smelled of cigarettes. There was a young man sitting in front of us. He was younger than Old Salty, but he, too, was certain that he knew everything about this cruise because he had taken it so many times. Goody, goody, I am sitting with a know-it-all in front of me and behind me and Yacky Duck, aka: Paul, sitting next to me. Now all I needed was a semi drunk, black family, totally overdressed for a harbor cruise to hoot and holla and cause the boat to sit and wait because the rest of they party hadn't found their way out of the bar yet. My prayers were answered. I don't know how many of them there were but there were quiet a gaggle of them. They were decked out in gold jewelry and wearing lounge wear. They had their hair did and their nails did and I wasn't going to be the one to break it to them that they were on a 90 minute Newport Harbor cruise and not a 3 week Princess Cruise to the Bahamas. The captain held the boat for 20 minutes until the rest of the Bahama party arrived, drinks in hand. I was very surprised that they allowed glass and alcohol on the boat.
The cruise held Paul's interest for about 2 minutes and then he decided that he wanted to get off the boat. I pointed out to him that unless he wanted for all of us to jump overboard and high jack a pelican to escort us to shore that we would have to stay where we were. I also told him that I had already paid for the extended version of the cruise so that when the boat pulled in to the harbor we were not getting off. You would have thought I told him that there was a root canal waiting for him at the dock. He was furious. He ranted. He mumbled. He pouted. He turned his back to me. Other than Paul being a weenie I enjoyed the tour. I managed to tune out most of the Know-it-all twins commentary. We saw yachts that cost millions of dollars. We saw the little multi million dollar bungalow that Nicholas Cage just purchased. We saw a huge house that one of the Righteous Brother owned. Not one house we saw was worth less than 2 million dollars and that included the 1 bedroom condos. Where. Do. People. Get. Money. Of. Those. Proportions.? I just don't understand where the money comes from. How do we have that many multi-millionaires in one spot? It just boggles the mind. We saw some yachts that were the size of your average strip mall and we saw little sail boats that could easily fit in a one car garage. Most of the smaller boats appear to have been abandon due to the large amounts of barnacles, bird poo and sea lions that graced their decks. The tour guide told us about the insane amount of money it costs to dock a boat in Newport Harbor so I guess they weren't technically abandon. I totally imagined someone paying their stack of bills every month and writing a check to the Newport Harbor and thinking to their self..."I've got to figure out what I've been paying for for the last 14 years..."
When we pulled in to the dock Paul was ready to get off. I reminded him that we were not getting off just yet. In his effort to show me who was in charge here he went and sat in the total back of the boat. While I felt sorry for whomever he was going to provide an ongoing soliloquy to...I let him stay in the back of the boat. On the second half of the tour we went down past the jetty, out of the harbor mouth and in to free water. The waves made the boat bounce all over the place. Hannah and I were both hollering, "Wahoo!", with every roll and bounce. Paul was getting a big kick out of standing up during this portion of the cruise. I was hoping I wasn't going to have to explain to his mother that, "He just fell in and now he's living with the whales. He speaks fluent whale, you know..."
When the boat pulled back in to the dock for the second time I figured Paul would be the first one off, but instead he was holding back because he was talking to the captain. I let everyone get off before we did and still had to pry Paul away from the captain. As we got off the boat the captain said, "Good bye, Paul." I thanked him for the nice ride and for his patience.
As soon as we got off the boat Paul ran straight to the arcade. I got $20.00 worth of tokens. We all played skee ball. Paul ROCKS at skee ball. Hannah's lane only had two balls in it and by the time she got it fixed Paul had already played 3 games. After skee ball there was basketball, a couple of different games where you slap an alligators nose and one where you hit a gopher with a mallet. Then we moved on to some rifle shooting games and then we ended with Paul playing a driving game, where he did a great job I might add, and then Hannah and I got our pictures taken in a black and white photo booth. We combined all of our win tickets and they got some trinkets and walked away happy. Paul was not at all eager to leave but I explained to him that our time was up on the parking meter. He pretty much told me that I was Stupid Idiot Mc Liar Pants because when we got to the car the meter said we had 4 minutes left. I asked him what he wanted to do for 4 minutes and he said he wanted to go back to the arcade. I asked him if he had any money to spend during his 4 minutes in the arcade and he said no and got in the car. That is the first time that ploy ever worked for me.
It only took us 10 minutes to get to my house from Newport and Paul was very excited about getting to go swimming. Unfortunately for Paul we had to eat again so there would be no time for swimming. The 3 of us and Andrew walked up to Ruby's on the Huntington Beach pier and had a nice dinner. We had to wait about 25 minutes for a table but the cartoon video that was playing in the foyer kept Paul entertained.
By the time we walked back to my house we had to get back into the car so we could meet Tori in Yorba Linda. That is about as "in the middle" as you can get between Riverside and Huntington Beach. There is probably a better "middle" but I don't know where it would be. We got to Yorba Linda before Tori did so we bounced in to a Rite Aid drug store and got ice cream. Paul darted in to the restroom and proceeded to camp out in there until the one and only cashier had to get on the loud speaker and announce that the store was going to close. I was going to try to explain to the cashier that he was trying to teach a pig to sing, but instead I just let him live in his fantasy world where people actually react to such announcements.
After Paul came out of the restroom and we all had our ice creams we drove around the parking lot trying to find a way back to the street. I managed to wind up in the very back of the parking lot next to a row of Dumpsters. While I was sitting still trying to figure out how to get the heck out of Dodge, Andrew noticed an owl sitting on the edge of the dumpster. It was a beautiful sight that we were all taking in until Paul rolled down his window and attempted to communicate with it. "WHOOO! WHOO!", he said, and with that the regal animal effortlessly flew away. (Dr. Doolittle count: I don't know, I've lost track.)
Although I consider myself a somewhat seasoned traveler I was embarrassed at how many attempts it took me to get from the Rite Aid parking lot to the Starbucks parking lot in Yorba Linda. They were pretty much across the street from each other and I am not making this up when I tell you it took us almost 15 minutes to get from point A to point B. When I exited the Rite Aid parking lot I could only turn right. Of course Starbucks was to the left. Once I turned right I had to go a couple of miles down the road in order to make a U turn. Then once I was going in the right direction I missed the drive way for Starbucks and had to go another couple of miles down the road so I could make another U turn. I hesitate to admit that I missed the Starbucks driveway a second time so I had to hang another U to get back to where I needed to go. I finally found my sister and gave her the children. The kids had just spent an action packed weekend away from their mom and yet when they saw her they had nothing to say. Apparently the whole event was going to be our little
I saw Paul 4 days later and he said, "Hey Auntie, when are you going to take me away for the weekend like you promised?" Perhaps I need to give the addy to this blog?


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Mother of Dogs is an organization created to bring attention to shelter animals in the United States. The primary goal of Mother of Dogs is to educate the public on the plight of these animals and discourage breeding or buying while millions die each year looking for homes.
In 2013, Allie adopted a dog who at just 10 weeks old was scheduled to be euthanized. Her rescue of this dog resulted in her campaign to raise awareness and end brutal forms of animal cruelty.
Approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter shelters each year. Some are lost pets who end up returned to their homes, but many will never leave. Why?
Because we have too many dogs, too many breeders, too many people not spaying and neutering, and too many owners who abandon their pets. The supply is simply greater than the demand.
The stigma that shelter dogs are damaged or bad is not only incorrect, it also condemns millions of animals to death each year. Every time you buy a dog, you contribute to this epidemic.
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Mother of Dogs passion for animal justice is inspiring and contagious. Thank you for all you do, from me and all the pups whose lives you have helped spare.
As you know, I LOVE puppies! Everyone really should adopt because there are so many dogs who need rescuing. Allie Rizzo is a total angel and her organization, Mother of Dogs, does amazing things for animals in need.


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All You Need For Christmas Exhibition
Cyprus Healthy Living (CHL) is supporting the coming All You Need For Christmas Exhibition organized by Word Trade Center Cyprus, that will take place on Sunday, 10th of December 2017 from 11:00 AM – 21:00 PM.
The exhibitors will present unique ideas for your Christmas gifts, such as, sweets, drinks, candles, home decorations, beauty tips and much more….. all under one roof at the Trakasol Cultural Centre, Limassol Marina.
Event will be covered by all day kids activities, entertainment/workshops by MusicNart and outside there will be Santa Claus for the whole day as well. Furthermore, food court with hot chocolate, mulled wine, candy floss, popcorn and snacks.
WHEN: Sunday, 10th December 2017 from 11:00 AM – 21:00 PM
WHERE: Trakasol Cultural Centre, Limassol Marina
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Recently, I finished reading the classic and well-acclaimed novel Fahrenheit 451. Like many others, I was immediately compelled to the plot. This novel takes place in the (possibly) near future (presumably after 2022 because the book references a nuclear world war during that year) in a futuristic society where all books are considered illegal. In order to enforce this policy, firemen ironically have the job to ignite fires in order to burn this "contraband." Due to the lack of books, the characters in this novel are brainwashed into believing what the government wants everyone to think. By receiving this perspective, they are limited to one viewpoint which is government's ultimate wish because it is under the belief that books expose individuals to thinking liberally. According to this government, this kind of thinking leads to differences and chaos.
Indeed, Bradbury's creation of this world is extremely interesting. However, I find it extremely ominous and a huge potential for our future. Have you ever noticed how quickly we are all to judge someone for not having the "popular" belief as us? For example, take the Phil Roberston instance where he expressed his belief that marriage is created for man and woman. Immediately, media, politicians, and individuals attacked him for his viewpoint. Yet, who is to condone anyone's beliefs? As myself and Phil are from the United States of America, we stand under the principles of freedom of speech as well as freedom of religion. Both of these enable us to form our own values and morals. Of course, not all of our values and morals can be considered correct. For example, a man who believes that killing another man is morally acceptable is wrong because government has placed specific laws against murder. Overtime, government has increased its restrictions on what we can and cannot do as people. As more shootings are occurring, government is seeking ways to enforce gun restrictions. A government that protects and serves its country is not a bad thing however Bradbury poses an interesting question in his novel on when are there too many restrictions and conformity.
Books expose billions of people everyday to different worlds, ideas, and beliefs. Truly, books change and impacts its reader both positively and even negatively. No one can predict the future of books. However, what if books do begin presenting themes that go beyond the popular belief or ideas that can potentially be harmful to individuals? For example, if there is a book on suicide, should there be restrictions placed on it because people could get the idea to commit suicide themselves? I think not. There needs to be a point where we stop finding scapegoats. The root of problems and chaos does not come from a man against gay marriage or a gun or a book. Rather, we are people create these harmful situations largely I believe because we are misinformed or easily swayed. Therefore, I believe books present the positive attribute of exposing readers to liberally thinking.
This movement of thinking more open-minded does not start by a silly blog post. It starts with you! Go pick up a book and immerse yourselves in a more enlightened way of thinking!


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She began the weekend with a pretty significant muscle flex, reasserting America's aim of building a missile shield in Europe -- and pointedly, in Poland, exactly where Russia hadn't wanted it previously.
I'll suggest the move had two points of significance. Firstly, on the heels of Dima Medvedev's visit with President Obama recently, I expect this was not entirely unanticipated by the Russians. There hasn't been a whole of of discussion of the move coming from Russia. In fact, the move is being posed in a much more conciliatory manner:
"We will continue this dialogue so that Russia and us can work together on the creation of a global missile defense system," [US ambassador to Russia] Beyrle was quoted by the RIA Novosti news agency as telling students at the Moscow Steel Institute.Russia has clearly been benefiting from the "reset" policy, and apparently feels that it has more to lose by ending that progress than by cooperating. Of such is diplomacy made, and I'll say that the "reset" is looking more and more like a real success for Obama's foreign policy and focus on diplomacy.
The move also was undoubtedly aimed at Georgia, where Clinton capped her tour. It was high time for that visit, after President Obama snubbed Saakashvili at the April nonproliferation conference in Washington. But Georgia now seems to think it has also reaped benefits from the reset, and that's a very big deal.
Azerbaijan was a soft spot, and highlights the precariousness of the continuing war in Afghanistan. Clinton was largely laughed out of Azerbaijan by its democracy activists, having done little more than parrot regime talking points and mouthing some platitudes about "democracy." That's saddening to say the least, but it reflects a larger geopolitical reality: Azerbaijan is, in addition to being a major oil and gas producer and transit point, a major hub for materiel going into and out of Afghanistan. And that means that the US doesn't have a whole lot of choice in how we handle the country.
Moreover, she doesn't appear to have made any progress on settling the Nagorno-Karabagh conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia (not that any could really be expected right now, with a fresh round of violence only just cooling off). Clinton has made attempts previously to broker a deal, only to have them undone at the last moment. But the questions remains: are these losses enough to justify shoring up Azerbaijani support for transit missions to Afghanistan?


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Identifying a tax point: the basic tax point
A supply that does not fall into any of the specialised categories (see VATTOS3400) will fall within the scope of the normal tax point rules. These comprise of what are often referred to as the basic and actual tax points. To apply the actual tax point rules it is first necessary to establish if and when the basic tax point occurred.
In most cases the basic tax point for a supply of goods occurs on their removal. This normally means the time of delivery by the supplier or collection by the buyer. However, some goods are supplied in situ. This will always be the case where the goods themselves are immovable. It also applies where, for example, the goods are the subject of a multiple or chain supply with delivery/collection only occurring in relation, say, to the last supply. An example of this is where goods are supplied via a finance company. For supplies that do not involve removal of the goods, the basic tax point occurs when they are made available to the customer.
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This was a close one… I totally forgot to renew my domainname, so it expired the day before yesterday… so, I paniced…
I contacted loopia right away, and got the answer that the domain name now is in quarantine, and that it would cost me either 1000kr to renew, or I have to wait 60 – 90 days for it to get public available and re-register it again.
The last one was, offcourse not realy an option for me as my iPhone apps depend on my domainname (as stupid as it might sound!) so I needed to renew the domain asap.
Late yesterday evening the domainname got available again, but the DNS records at loopia were reset så I got the "Parked at loopia" page. All of a sudden I got several email for Stationen users telling me that the application show "0 results" when loading. I changed the DNS adresses at loopia and one hour later everything was working again.


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Vis is one of the Dalmatian islands in Croatia.
Vis is a historic and beautiful island, laying further from the mainland than other more famous islands such as Hvar, whilst still easy to reach. It's main town is it's namesake, also called Vis. Through the years, Vis has been part of almost all the empires and civilisations in this part of the world - British, Venetian, Ottoman, Yugoslav, Italian, etc - due to its geographic position. Yugoslavia's most famous leader Tito was ordered to hide here by Churchill. Nowadays, there is a relaxed and beautiful island that is a great getaway from the larger cities that connect Vis with the mainland.
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There are 2 ferries that connect Vis and Split directly. The Krilo Jet catamaran ferry is quicker, but is only for foot passengers and costs around 55 kuna for a journey of 1 hour 25 minutes. The larger Jadrolinja car ferry takes around 2 hours 30 minutes and costs 54 kuna per person. The larger ferry also stops at Hvar, which is between Vis and Split. Both ferries arrive at the main harbour in the town of Vis. Both run twice a day, usually first thing in the morning and mid afternoon. If you want to got to Komiza on the other side of the island, it is possible to do that by boat, bus or taxi, with bus being the cheapest and, if going directly from the ferry, the most convenient. There are other ferries, mainly run in the tourist season, that come from other cities (e.g. Dubrovnik, Rijeka) and even Italy. Relative to the size of the island, the harbour is quite large and is frequented by many private boats and yachts.
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The island has good roads, an inheritance of the previous status of the island as military base. The main road goes all around the island for about 30 km. Other roads cutting the island in the middle exists as well.
Vis is a small coastal town and you could easily walk everywhere. You can go to Komiza at the northern bay by bus (15-20 mins, 20 Kuna). Regular bus service connects Vis harbour to Komiza, this is scheduled according to the departures and arrival time of the ferry from the main land. Departure from Komiza are typically one houre before the scheduled departure of the ferry from Vis. The bus leaves Vis few minutes later the ferry arrival.
There are rental service for cars, scooters and bikes. Prices as of August 2009 are 500 kuna to rent a car for 4h, 350 kuna to rent a scooter for 24h and 150 to rent a bike for 24h. Taxis are available in the parkings of the two main towns, english is sometime not spoken, so be prepared. A 10 km return ride on day time costs about 300 kuna.
Many companies organizes excursion with their boats. Typicaly tours leave in the morning around 9 a.m. or according to weather conditions. Taxi boat service is more difficult to find and more expensive.
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The island has plenty of superb beaches. Most of them are peaceful even in full season. In general, the seafront is not overly exploited and looks really natural.
On the south coast, close to the village of Rukavac, near the city of Milna, there is Srebrena beach or the Silver beach. This is a stunning white pebbled beach, which certainly deserves a visit. In the inner part of the bay there is the part of Srebrena covered with peebles. This part is typicaly more crowded, while the rocky part is just few meters away and look outside the bay and is certainly much more peaceful. You can find bars and restaurants ten minutes walk from the beach, close to the place where you have to leave your car.
Stoncica bay is located about 6km from the city of Vis on the north eastern shore of the island of Vis. It is probably the most popular beach among young people. There you can find a nice kiosk with ice creams and refreshments, a cosy restaurant and a beach volley playground. The beach can be crowded in full season. It is probably the best beach in the island as far as concerns facilities.
Nice beach are also at walking distance from the town of Komiza. Most notably the beach of Kamenica. There you can find a nice bay with peebles and a cosy atmosphere due to the Acquarius bar that on day time runs just few meters away from the seafront. No food is served, but you can find all kinds of refreshments.
Going further south from Kamenica you can find a nudist beach.
NW from the center of the town of Komiza there is the main beach of Komiza. There you can find many facilites like a bar and a restaurant. Really close by there is the diving center of the town. The beach is covered with peebles and is typicaly rather crowded for the local standards.
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Visit many pebble beaches and private coves, diving, kite surfing and windsurfing. Trip with bicycles Vis – Komiža old road 20 kilometres distance ([1].
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Food on the island can be really cheap compared to many western european countries. Pizza is rather popular but do not expect to eat the same thing you find in its homeland. However the italian influence in the food is rather strong and you can be surprised by some pizza you can find on the island.
Limoncello Vis - +385(0)911100312, The restaurant has its tables in in a charming garden pleny of a medirranean mood. Fish is excellent and the dishes cooked on wooden fire are so tasty that is difficult to tell. The choice is also good compared to other places on the island. A must.
Kantun - 16, Biskupa Mihe Pusica, Vis - Tel. 091 3711306 - Very popular restaurant with the atmoshpere of a fisherman house. Very good for "occasions". Reservation needed.
Barba - Tel. 00385(0)21713742 - Nice restaurant in Komiza with food cooked on wooden fire.
Robinzon - (Petricova stroda 4, Komiza) - Small grill restaurant with a charming terrace and reasonable prices.
Jastozera - Tel. 091 5436422 - Pricy lobster house in the town of Komiza
Plaza is one of the best, and cheapest!, pizzeria in the town of Komiza. It is located in the town of Komiza near the hotel and the main beach. Prices are around 70 kuna for a meal and the food is rather good.
Dionis (M. Gupca 1, 21480 Vis) serves great Italian and Dalmatian food at reasonable prices (main dishes around 8-12€). Try the calamari risotto!
Kolderaj (Ante Starcevica 2, Vis) is a small bakery at the coast where you can get coffee and tea as well.
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Apartments are available in the town of Vis and Komiza, and in houses on the seafront. Prices are about 350 kuna for a 1 bedroom aprtment in full season.
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Services for J. Dallas Blades, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of a canned vegetable brokerage in Preston, will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Union United Methodist Church in Federalsburg.
The Preston resident, who was 84, died Monday at the Johns Hopkins Hospital after an aortic aneurysm burst while he was visiting his wife, a surgical patient there.
He began his association with A. W. Sisk and Son in 1935 and became a partner in 1946. Twenty years later he was named president of the company. About five years ago, he was named chairman and CEO. The company buys canned goods and resells them under various labels, including Pride of the Farm, Red Glow and Pine Cone.


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This week on ACR, Mark is all alone. Rants were had regarding a deserter (Bowe Bergdahl), G2 Rip rounds, PTSD (which may or may not have contributed to the aforementioned rants) and Bill Maher bullying the firearms community.
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IGLUS Quarterly, Vol. 3, No. 2 – Local Governance: Successes and Opportunities
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For decades now, globalization and rapid urbanization have been at the forefront of city building processes culminating in increasingly complex urban environments that defy pre-existent jurisdictional boundaries and hierarchal public management structures. In response, a new form of urban management, termed New Public Governance, has emerged and favors network-based governance systems that emphasize collaboration over management. This transition from 'government' to 'governance' has given rise to new forms of cooperation between public and private stakeholders as well as new forms of citizen engagement and participation that are better adapted to the fragmented and vaguely defined jurisdictions and responsibilities in public management today. Correspondingly, we are seeing a growing prevalence of public-private partnerships and collaboration networks across a wide range of public sectors and governmental scales. In this issue of IGLUS Quarterly, we explore the multi-scale and multi-sectoral nature of today's local governance systems through four different articles that, together, highlight the successes and potential of effective local governance networks.


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ST. CLOUD — Putting zip into an ineffective offense and revitalizing a crumbling defense are tasks confronting St. Cloud High School Friday at 8 p.m when the Bulldogs and Leesburg Yellow Jackets square off at Gannarelli Field. It will mark the final Class AAA, District 6 test for each team.
St. Cloud has lost three consecutive games, including back-to-back shutouts, while giving up 75 points. In that period the Bulldogs' record has wilted from 4-1 to 4-4 and 1-3 against district competition.


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CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp (TRP.TO) said on Tuesday that its 2,480 megawatt Ravenswood Generating Facility in the New York borough of Queens was undamaged by Hurricane Sandy.
The company also said that its hydroelectric plants in New England were also undamaged by the storm. (Reporting by Scott Haggett)


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Even though many Halloween celebrations took place last weekend, there are still plenty of holiday treats scheduled.
Here is a roundup arranged geographically:
The Second Annual Baker Corn Maze is presented by the Crestview Rotary Club and Gum Creek Entertainment. This year�s maze is designed in the shape of an F-35 jet. Gum Creek Entertainment has also teamed with the Okaloosa County Sheriff�s Posse to present �Nightmare on the Old Spanish Trail� haunted trail. Tonight, both attractions will be open from dusk until 11 p.m. Admission to the maze is $8.50 per person. Admission to the haunted trail is $16 per person. Visit gumcreekentertainment.com, or call 850-803-2367. From U.S. Highway 90, turn north onto Old River Road in Milligan, just west of the Yellow River Bridge. Proceed about a mile and turn left on Buck Ward Road. Follow the signs.
DeFuniak Springs
The 4C BBQ Restaurant is having a children�s costume contest after trick-or-treating on the circle at 7 tonight. An adult contest and party will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 2. Games, prizes and specials are planned.
Pumpkinpalooza at HarborWalk Village concludes tonight with fireworks over the Destin Harbor at 8 and trick-or-treat 5-7. Visit harborwalkdestin.com.
Bass Pro Shops presents the Great Pumpkin event with the classic Peanuts� characters, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Sally and Lucy for the Halloween holiday festivities through tonight. The free event will feature activities including crafts for kids, a Halloween costume parade, trick-or-treating and more at the Bass Pro Shops location in Destin. For event details, visit the local store or visit the website basspro.com/halloween. Call 269-6200.
The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge presents its 8th Annual Haunted House at the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, 314 Harbor Blvd. This is not a haunted house for the faint of heart; small children are not recommended. Open Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. until all are scared away. Admission is $9. Parking is free.
Fort Walton Beach
Unity Way of Life Fall Festival will be 6-9 p.m. Nov. 2 at Unity Way of Life Center on 1797 Hurlburt Road. There will be trick-or-treating, so bring a bag; food, games, fun dancing and music for the whole family. There will be a costume contest.
Evangelistic Centre Assembly of God will host a �Rock the Harvest� event 5-8 tonight at 101 First St. S.E. There will be trunk-or-treat, bouncy houses, a cake walk, games, prizes, refreshments, entertainment and more. Admission is free. Call 243-2031.
Fort Walton Beach First United Methodist Church will hold its annual Fall Festival 5-7 tonight on the church lawn. The event is free and open to the public.There will be food, games, face painting and trunk-or-treating. Other special activities include a bouncy slide, pony rides and a hayride. Trunk-or-treating takes place 5:15-6:15 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear kid-friendly Halloween costumes and attire. Please, no scary costumes as there will be lots of small children in attendance. In the event of inclement weather, refer to FWB FUMC�s website for up-to-date information on the event. FWB FUMC is at 103 First St. S.E. Visit fwbfumc.org or call 243-9292.
Freakily scary award-winning Fort Walton Beach Jaycees Haunted House is at Fudpuckers on Okaloosa Island, 1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Open Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Proceeds fund Give-A-Kid-A-Christmas and Thanksgiving Baskets. Not recommended for children under 10. Anyone who spends at least $10 at Fudpuckers and brings in a receipt, will get $1 off each ticket they purchase. Call 598-2158.
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park on Okaloosa Island offers children an opportunity to trick-or-treat at the park 4:30-6:30 tonight. They will also enjoy kids crafts and watch a dolphin and sea lion show. Regular park admission closes at 3:30 p.m.; separate entrance required for GulfScarium event. Kids in costume are free, limit two free kids per adult, additional kids $5 each. Adults pay the regular kids admission rate of $11.95. Website: gulfarium.com/halloween.
The Dream Players Theatre is hosting a special haunted house event for the Halloween season � The Nightmare House. Take part in a ground-breaking sleep study to enter the dreams of the long lost souls residing in a facility for the criminally insane. The Nightmare House is open Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Doors open at 7 p.m. and close at midnight. Tickets are $20. In a partnership with Manna Food, receive a $2 discount with the donation of non-perishable food. Every Saturday 6�7 p.m. is the Children�s Matinee Hour, a less-intense version of the House; children under 10 are free with a Manna Food Bank donation, accompanying adults are $10. Call 850-225-8892 for tickets and details.
Main Street Milton presents Haunted House: Your Final Destination at 5232 Willing St., Historic Downtown. Remaining dates are Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Cost is $5. Prepare to be scared at this popular annual event and fundraiser for Main Street Milton. Details: Sammy Carroll, 736-2082.
Whispering Pines Christmas Tree Farm presents its Haunted Hayride, 1603 Penton, Hwy. 89 North Penton Road, Allentown Community, tonight. First ride leaves at dark and last one leaves at 9 p.m., to return by 10. Take a ride through the haunted woods full of ghosts and zombies. Cost: $7; children 5 and younger get in free. Call449-4316.
The Pace High School Band presents its Haystackular Hay Maze at S.S. Dixon Primary (across Hwy. 90 from Dixon Primary,4560 Pace Patriot Blvd.) Dates: Weekends through Nov. 17. Times: Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, noon-8 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Admission is $5, which includes Hay Maze, Corn Crawl, Friday night movie, and Saturday night bands. Other activies include: Hay Slide, Rope Maze, Zip Lines, Bouncers, and more. Concessions available. Visit the website haystackular.com. Haystackular will be closed Nov. 1 for the Milton and Pace football game.


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Seton Shoals are based in East Lothian and regularly gig in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The core of Seton Shoals comprises three musicians that have been playing together for six years. The band covers a broad range of music from sweet soul to lively 70's disco. The emphasis is on strong lead vocals, tight grooves and smooth backing arrangements with a live horn section that can be included by arrangement. The Shoals specialise in authentic soul and classic disco and due to the strength of their arranging skills, can provide additional songs to order for special occasions.
A typical night with Seton Shoals begins with a smooth soul set to get everyone in the mood. Then after a short break, the band take the stage for the second set of the night which is a more up-tempo funk/disco set to get the party really moving! If a DJ is booked for the night, as well as the band, then having the DJ play a short set before the band come back on has proved very popular.
Dave Hunter is the drummer and musical director for Seton Shoals. He has a classical music and jazz background and has worked as a drummer for approximately 20 years in many different genres. Dave has been writing musical arrangements for the last 2 years.
Shonagh Dunbar is the lead vocalist with Seton Shoals. She trained at Queen Margaret University College in Drama and Theatre Arts. A natural live performer, Shonagh has been on stage from the age of five acting, singing and dancing. She has a long standing passion for soul music and has experience singing in many different styles ranging from musical theatre to soul.
Dave Hanley is a talented multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar and keyboard in Seton Shoals. He combines tight rhythm guitar on the fast tunes with tasteful melodic backings on the slower numbers.
Slow/Soul Set:-
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
Turn Me On - Norah Jones
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters
A Million Love Songs - Take That
At Last - Etta James
Love Is A Losing Game - Amy Winehouse
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
Thinking of You - Sister Sledge
Sweet Love - Anita Baker
How Deep Is Your Love - The Bee Gees
Warwick Avenue - Duffy
Run Run Run - Ann Peebles
I Can't Stand The Rain - Ann Peebles
I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down- Ann Peebles
Do Angels Cry- Lynden David Hall
Medicine For My Pain - Lynden David Hall
Tracks Of My Tears - Smokey Robinson
Come Back Baby - Tower of Power
I'm Losing You - The Temptations
Disco/Funk Set:-
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
Get Your Feet Back On The Ground- Tower of Power
Upside Down- Diana Ross
A Night To Remember- Shalamar
Valerie - Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson
Best Of My Love - The Emotions
Boogie Nights - Heatwave
Lady Marmalade - LaBelle
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Lost In Music - Sister Sledge
Could It Be Magic - Take That
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin
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Over the weekend, we checked out a restaurant supply store. I have no idea what Belie Clean is, but apparently it can impregnate your dishware.
We also found this insanely large pot. I have no idea who could possibly need a pot this large. Except perhaps a wicked witch who plans to boil children whole. I imagine they would fit nicely in here.


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Besides making a good impression during an interview, you want to step in and out of the interview ground like a boss. Even if you don't land the job you want to be remembered as the interviewee who looks stylishly polished.
Store away the boring black suit top and bottom in your closet. Instead, go for a white or cream suit that'll make you shine as you step in the office.
A head to toe monochromatic outfit is professional but it's dull. Instead, switch up the formula with a pair of gingham print pants.
A black dress suit for your first interview is super professional but you'll look too much like a sales lady. Instead, try a charcoal or linen fabric dress suit for a relaxed and sophisticated look.
You don't have to wear a dress shirt for an interview. A white blouse an a pair of casual black pants is sufficient! Tie your hair in a bun and you'll look put-together.


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The results from lunchtime today:
As well as completing the initialisation routines for the 1st two levels, I've also fixed the background and sprite placements for the rotated mode. In rotated mode, there's absolutely no scaling (or clipping, on MAME at least) required so for an MVS board in a vertical cabinet, Neo Kong will be a pixel-perfect clone of Donkey Kong!
Thus far, Donkey Kong is using 41 sprites. I don't think there's many more sprites to be added, so I'd be surprised if it tops 64 of the 96 total that gets DMA'd to the registers.
The remaining two levels should be straightforward, as they'll mostly use routines that have already been ported. So I'll finish those off (possibly tonight) before things will start to get really interesting!


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RECALL WINNER Rebecca Kleefisch: "THIS Is What Democracy Looks Like" (Video)
WINNER Rebecca Kleefisch: "This Is What Democracy Looks Like"
LT. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch is the first US LT. Governor to be recalled and the first US LT. Governor to survive a recall.
Tonight Rebecca Kleefisch won HUGE – 56% to 44%
Congratulations Rebecca! Congratulations Wisconsin!
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Casino Night and Silent Auction
- August 25, 2010
Oh what a night! On September 4, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, you can place your bets and your bids at the 3rd annual Casino Night and Silent Auction being held at Aska Farms in Blue Ridge, Georgia. This fundraiser is going to be a lot of fun and it all goes to help Open Arms of Blue Ridge. Tickets for this event can be purchased at United Community Bank. Tickets purchased in advance (before September 1) are $25 per person. They will be $30 per person after September 1 and at the door. For more information contact 706-632-3043.
Open Arms of Blue Ridge is an emergency assessment shelter that was started as a safe haven for children. It is a temporary home for children to feel safe when they have been taken out of an environment of abuse and drug use.
Aska Farms is located at:
2807 Aska Road
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. and InterOil Corp. are among the stocks that could see active trading on Monday.
J.P. Morgan Chase JPM, -0.82% shares could remain under pressure after Fitch Ratings downgraded the bank's credit ratings. The stock slumped 9.3% Friday after it disclosed it took an unusual $2 billion trading loss.
Drug stocks Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. ARNA, -3.45% and Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. OREX could be on the move again. Arena zoomed 74% higher after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended approval of its diet pill Lorcaserin. Orexigen picked up 19% a day after the diet-drug developer said it is on track to begin a clinical trial for its Contrave offering and that it has finished Phase 2 clinical trials designed to assess another weight-loss drug, Emphatic.
InterOil Corp. IOC, -6.01% is expected to report a first-quarter profit of 5 cents a share on revenue of $310.8 million, according to a poll taken by FactSet Research.
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NEW YORK - Score one for the mutts.
The Westminster Dog Show -- the nation's oldest and most important dog show -- is breaking with a 138-year tradition.
Saturday evening mixed-breed dogs were allowed to compete for the very first time.
Picture-perfect images of purebred show dogs are most closely associated with Westminster, but for the first time since its earliest years, the Westminster Kennel Club is making a place for mixed-breed dogs like seven-year-old Alfie.
Owner Irene Palmerini stumbled across the poodle-terrier mix in a pet store at the mall.
"And he was in his cage with a big sign and a big red $99 on clearance," she said. "I just couldn't resist him. He had a sad little face. And he looked like he needed a home and for $99 who could resist that bargain."
Alfie the clearance dog is now getting the chance to clear hurdles in Westminster's new agility competition.
David Frei has served as co-host of Westminster's purebred show for more than 20 years.
"It's the hottest growing canine sport out there, and you can see how excited the dogs are, how excited the handlers are," he said.
Agility competitions feature an obstacle course, where dogs are judged on speed and the preciseness of their movements through each obstacle.
"The difference between a show
dog and a non-show dog can be pretty subtle sometimes - maybe their tail's a
little off or maybe their eye color isn't right or whatever," Frei said.
"But with agility that doesn't matter. They're having fun. They're having
fun. It doesn't matter if you win or don't win, the dogs are having a great
Westminster received more than 600 entries of top-performing agility dogs; 225 spots were given out at random. Sixteen of them went to mixed-breed dogs, or as Westminster calls them, "All-Americans."
A successful run requires a close bond between dog and human. The pressure is intense. Handlers receive a map of the course ahead of time, but the dogs don't get to run it until the competition.
In suburban New Jersey, Palmerini takes Alfie to a trainer twice a week and runs her own drills in the backyard.
For her, being selected for Westminster is an honor.
"I'm representing everybody who sits at home with their dog on the couch and loves them just because they're their pet," she said.
In the end, Alfie did not advance to the final round, but that made no difference to Palmerini. She still sees her marked-down mutt as a winner.


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Christianity & Culture worked in partnership with Ely Cathedral during late 2016 to develop an official guidebook-style phone app that would allow visitors explore and better understand the building and its history.
Four unique trails (Tour, Children's Tour, Story of Etheldreda and a Tour of the Monastic Precinct) present over 1300 years of worship, art and architecture, and detail the lives of truly remarkable people. The app aimed to provide people with the opportunity to create their own 'pilgrimages' around the cathedral and develop a more meaningful association with the building.
The second phase of this ongoing partnership continues the development of new visitor resources for the Cathedral. This second stage of work aims to help visitors of all ages engage with the cathedral space and understand more about its monastic history as well as its spiritual significance, historically and today.
An interesting aspect of this phase of development builds upon the curriculum-based school-group work undertaken by Ely Cathedral to find creative ways of engaging young visitors with the many aspects of history and present life, from its changing architecture to role of worship in the cathedral space.
Four touchscreens displaying 3D modelling, old photographs, prints and reconstruction drawings will give visitors an overview of the Cathedral's development through time, with key events and spaces highlighted in the touchscreen model to give visitors the opportunity to engage with as much of the Cathedral's life and history as possible.
Throughout the project, the research and technical team at Christianity & Culture have been undertaking rigorous academic research to discover what is truly known about the Cathedral's history, and bring this history to life for visitors of all ages.