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NFL Week 1 Playoff Predictions
January 5, 2013 at 12:12 pm 2 comments
The NFL playoffs begin today after a strange NFL season. The defending Superbowl champs are not in, and a few surprise teams are in. That being said here are my Wildcard Round playoff predictions.
Baltimore Ravens vs Indianapolis Colts
Has there been a more feel good story in the NFL this season than the Indianapolis Colts? Their coach in the beginning of this season gets diagnosed with a treatable form of leukemia, this team seems dead to rights, and they rally around each other achieve an 11-5 record from a 2-14 record. This is with a rookie QB, a very young roster, and a huge wrench thrown into their plans in the beginning of the season. Chuck Pagano is now back on the sidelines coaching the Colts, and Andrew Luck continues to play like a veteran. That being said, I don't see this young team beating the Ravens, especially with this veteran group and Ray Lewis retiring. I see it being a close game, but I believe the Ravens win this one.
Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Redskins
This is an interesting matchup. Both teams have rookie QB's who have played very well this year. Both teams have exceptional running games. Seattle has a better defense, but Washington's defense is much improved from the start of the season. Both teams have been hot coming into the playoffs. Even this game is being played in our D.C., I think the Seattle Seahawks win this game because they are a bit more complete team. Although something to consider is the Seahawks have been great at home, not so much on the road.
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
This game should more accurately be described as the Green Bay Packers vs. Adrian Peterson. Hey Dom Capers, Adrian Peterson is getting the ball. What are you going to do about it? Peterson rushed for 210 yards and 199 yards when these teams played this season. In these two games, Christian Ponder was terrible. Even with Peterson's Herculean efforts, they only managed to split the two games played against their divisional rival. This game is being played at Lambeau, and Aaron Rodgers is still Aaron Rodgers. I don;t see the Vikings winning for a second week in a row against the Packers, especially while visiting them. Green Bay wins, but Peterson helps keep the Vikings in it.
Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals
If you asked me two months ago who I thought would have one this game, Houston hands down. Houston's been slipping, while Cincy has been getting hotter and playing some pretty good football. Cincy's front seven has been hot, leading the league sacks, While Houston's pass defense has been garbage recently. I'm a bit torn, but I'm actually going to give this game to the Bengals, because I don't trust the Texans right now.
Just one fans opinion. Be back next week with predictions.
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text: july, 2019 Orchestra in Action- Carnivals & Clarinets Silver Center for the Arts, Hanaway Theatre 114 Main St, Plymouth, NH 03264 11jul10:00 am12:30 pmOrchestra in Action- Carnivals & ClarinetsFrank Cohen plays Mozart, Polivnick conducts a Carnival Duo and the Miraculous Mandarin Ballet SuiteSilver Center for the Arts, Hanaway TheatreEvent Type :Orchestra Concerts,Orchestra in Action Event Details Join the NHMF orchestra for dress rehearsal on July 5th, 11th, 18th, and August 1st, 10 a.m.-12:30pm. Dress rehearsals take place in more Event Details Join the NHMF orchestra for dress rehearsal on July 5th, 11th, 18th, and August 1st, 10 a.m.-12:30pm. Dress rehearsals take place in Hanaway Theatre at the Silver Center in Plymouth, NH. Suggested donation $20 – PICK YOUR TICKET PRICE! Berlioz – Roman Carnival Overture Mozart – Clarinet Concerto Frank Cohen, clarinet Bartók – Miraculous Mandarin Suite Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody No. 9 The exciting Roman Carnival Overture by Berlioz provides an opening shot of adrenaline. The warm, essentially lyrical Mozart follows featuring Frank Cohen, the former Principal Clarinet of the Cleveland Orchestra. Béla Bartók's Suite from the Miraculous Mandarin ballet gives the orchestra a workout. The concert closes with Liszt's cheery Hungarian Rhapsody Carnival in Pest. Note: This is a dress rehearsal. The orchestra may not play pieces in entirety and may focus extensively on particular movements or sections of the program. Time (Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm EST LocationSilver Center for the Arts, Hanaway Theatre114 Main St, Plymouth, NH 03264 Learn More CalendarGoogleCal

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As early as age three, Eric Mintel could be found sitting at the piano creating his own melodies. Music, especially classical and jazz, was always part of the Mintel household. In 1982, when his piano teacher was trying to teach Eric the basics, Eric was already playing compositions like Blue Rondo a la Turk, Take Five and other demanding pieces.
Eric graduated from Pennridge High School in Perkasie, PA in 1985. In 1993 he formed the Eric Mintel Quartet. Additionally a composer of orchestral and choral music, Eric performs his composition "Millennium Suite" (for orchestra and jazz quartet) with various symphonies throughout the country incorporating jazz and classical music. The quartets' choral concerts feature the rarely heard sacred choral music of Duke Ellington performed with various choirs throughout the country combining jazz and choral music.
Eric performed at the White House for President Clinton in 1998. He has been interviewed and featured in DownBeat jazz magazine. In June 2005 Eric was the featured guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz on NPR and recently the quartet opened for Dave Brubeck at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, PA. In November 2005, Eric released a 3-CD boxed set of his jazz on the QVC Television network. In June 2006, the Eric Mintel Quartet was invited to XM Satellite Radio's World Headquarters in Washington, DC to perform in XM's Live Performance Theater. The quartet's one hour show aired to the XM Nation on August 12, 2006 on Real Jazz XM 70.
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Abbey Runners organises four major races each year:
- the Abbey Anniversary Fell Race (5th June),
- Eccup 10 (13th July),
- Golden Acre Relay (23rd July) and
- the Rombalds Romp (13th September).
Note that no previous experience is necessary! Full instructions and suitable roles will be allocated to all volunteers!
These races are absolutely crucial to our fundraising and so we need members to marshal and we need members to volunteer early so we can be sure we have enough marshals without having to nag. As members you benefit from the funds raised, so it is important that you help to raise these funds. As an added incentive, the usual Marshal 2, Run 2 Free deal is available, the rules of which are:
- Any Abbey member who volunteers to marshal/help out at Eccup 10, plus one of the other 3 races, will be entitled to free entries to the other 2 races (free entries are non-transferable).
- Any Abbey who marshals/helps out at Eccup 10 will be entitled to enter any (or all) of the other 3 races, subject to payment of the usual race entry fee.
- Any Abbey who cannot help out at Eccup 10, but who volunteers to marshal/help out at 2 of the other races, will be entitled to a free entry to the remaining race.
- Any Abbey who wants to run the Eccup 10 has 2 choices: (i) Provide a 'substitute' marshal (who cannot be an Abbey member) or (ii) volunteer to marshal / help out at 2 of the other races. In either case, Abbey entries for Eccup 10 will only be accepted once (and if) we have enough marshals for the race, and will be subject to the payment of the usual race entry fee.
- Only fully 'paid up' Abbey members will be entitled to 'free entries' to any of our races under the above system.
- Any Abbey member attempting to bypass this system by entering Eccup 10 either online or postally (unless this is due to a genuine misunderstanding of the system by, for example, a new member of the club), will have their entry rejected and will forfeit their right to try and obtain an entry under (4) above.
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Veterinarians always get the pets no one else wants. That's how we ended up with Foxy, a little brown dog that looked like she was put together from spare critter parts. She had large, feathered ears like a Papillion and a beautiful, long, brown and tan coat. Her golden eyes were almost coyote-like while her reddish nose was sort of "piggy-looking" and her agile, lithe, eight-pound frame resembled a weasel.
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IT has been a long and hard-fought battle, but the Mount Panorama Second Track Action Group can now celebrate the biggest milestone yet.
The group has wanted a second circuit built at Mount Panorama for nearly a decade and were delighted to see plans last week after a designer was appointed by Bathurst Regional Council.
Group member Lachlan Sullivan said it was a great step forward, particularly given the calibre of the designer, United Kingdom-based Apex Circuit Design.
"Obviously we are very pleased that council has picked an international designer that is renowned and got a couple of runs on the board," he said.
Mr Sullivan said the idea for a second track at Mount Panorama initially came from Allan Cunynghame, who started it all with a call to "Bring the bikes back".
He designed a track to be built near Rydges on Conrod Straight, but it wasn't deemed viable after a feasibility study was done.
Mr Sullivan said the action group continued lobbying for a separate track on the mountain and he felt the idea got serious traction after member for Bathurst Paul Toole put his support behind it.
"He came on board with us in late 2010 and we've just been gnawing away at it," he said.
"They say politicians don't listen, but as you can see here, they do."
He added that credit for the idea eventuating into reality also must go to the various levels of government that have contributed funding, former mayor Gary Rush and council itself.
When it comes to permanent race tracks, NSW has somewhat of a shortage, with only two, located at Eastern Creek and Goulburn.
Mr Sullivan said a third circuit in Bathurst that can be used everyday of the year will provide a great financial boost to both the region and the motor sport industry.
He said the action group is excited to see the international-standard circuit come to fruition and grow to a point where it can cater for different kinds of motor sport.
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The picture of the global fast food industry is incomplete without the mention of McDonald's. Almost everyone recognizes the iconic Golden Arches logo of McDonald's. The fast-food industry is growing at an exponential pace all over the world. The industry is known to be generating the revenue of more than $500 billion annually. If you want to survive in this industry, then you have to make sure that all your customers are satisfied with the food you serve them. Success in the industry depends on how your customers feel about the quality of your food and services. That's why McDonald's is conducting a McDvoice Customer Satisfaction Survey to know the opinion of their customers.
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Who Is Conducting This Mcdvoice.com Survey?
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Why is The L.A.T.E. Ride so popular?
Where does the ride start?
What am I doing at The L.A.T.E. Ride?
Is this ride hard?
How does it work?
Is this a charity ride?
Is this event accessible to everyone?
Help – I don't have a bike.
Why is The L.A.T.E. Ride so popular?
The L.A.T.E. Ride takes participants through some really awesome neighborhoods in the city, and along the lakefront bicycle path under the stars. Chicago parks and the lakefront path close at 11pm every night, so this is your once-a-year chance for special access to do something very cool!
Where does the ride start?
The ride begins and ends at beautiful Buckingham Fountain in Chicago's Grant Park.
What am I doing at The L.A.T.E. Ride?
You and thousands of others will cycle 25 miles through Chicago while having the time of your life with friends and family. You'll celebrate with a sunrise finish at Buckingham Fountain.
Is this ride hard?
No, it's fun and non-competitive. And it's a flat course – it's Chicago, after all! You can ride as fast as slow as you want (just ride safely and follow the Rules of the Road).
How does it work?
First, you register online. Then, a week or two before the ride, you'll attend a Packet Pick-Up where you'll get your t-shirt, goody bag, rider guide (which has the route map) and your rider number. We assign rider numbers in order of packet pick-up, not by date of registration. You'll get a few emails that will tell you the dates, times and locations of Packet Pick-Ups. (If you can't attend a Packet Pick-Up, you can send someone to pick up your stuff for you. And if you can't do that, you can pick up your stuff at the ride itself starting at 10:30pm).
Is this a charity ride?
Thanks for asking! Yes, proceeds from the ride benefit Friends of the Parks, Chicago's only citywide parks advocacy organization. Your rider fee helps Friends of the Parks preserve, protect and improve Chicago's parks and children's playgrounds. FOTP is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was founded in 1975.
Is this event accessible to everyone?
Yes, anyone and everyone. The L.A.T.E. Ride is for cyclists of every kind, age and ability. We have people on road bikes, hybrids, mountain bikes, parents pulling kids in trailers, two riders sharing a tandem, and people with disabilities using hand-cycles.
If the full registration price is a barrier for you, please consider volunteering to reduce your fee.
Help – I don't have a bike.
No worries – we've got you covered!
The friendly folks at Bobby's Bike Hike offer our riders a nice discount on overnight bike rentals starting at $25. Check out the details.
You have to make reservations for a bike rental ahead of time – bikes will NOT be available to rent at Buckingham Fountain.
After reserving your bike online, you can pick up your rental from Bobby's between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday night, August 13. They will open at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 14 for bike returns; you may return your rental between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Bobby's Bike Hike is located at 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, between Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Check out their website for details on the top-quality bikes they have available, including comfort hybrids, mountain bikes, road bikes, tandems and more.
How Much Does It Cost to Ride?
What is your "FriendGetFriend" Program all about?
What do I get?
Are there any additional costs?
How do I register?
Can I register for multiple people in one transaction?
Can international riders participate?
Can I transfer my registration to someone else?
I would rather not register online – what should I do?
I've registered, but I'm not receiving emails about the event.
Why do I have a processing fee added to the cost of registration?
Can I deduct my registration fee from my taxes?
Will night-of-ride registration be available?
What's the difference between a regular registration and a VIP registration?
How do I know my online registration was received?
Do I have to sign a waiver to participate?
Why should I pay when I can just ride through Chicago on my own?
Can I get a refund if I cannot participate?
How Much Does It Cost to Ride?
The sooner you register, the more money you'll save!
- $35 Extreme Early Bird Rate through Sunday, June 5 at 11:59pm (free t-shirt included)
- $40 Early Bird rate from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 6 through Wednesday, July 6 at 11:59pm (free t-shirt included)
- $45 Regular rate from Thursday, July 7 through Thursday, August 11 at 11:59pmNote: Pre-registration ends at 11:59pm on Thursday, August 11. After that, you must register on-site at Buckingham Fountain.
- $50 On-Site Registration at Buckingham Fountain (free t-shirt not guaranteed) between 10:30pm and 12:30am
- $15 Youth rate (17 and younger)
- $25 Volunteers
- $15 Course Marshals and On-Bike MedicsNon-riding volunteers participate for free.
Processing fees are additional. Ride fees are nonrefundable
What is your "FriendGetFriend" Program all about?
Here's how it works:
- Sign up online for The L.A.T.E. Ride.
- Copy the "Friend-Get-Friend" link that appears on your ride registration receipt.
- Paste the link in emails, on Twitter and Facebook, or anywhere else to invite friends to join.
For each successful referral to The L.A.T.E. Ride, the credit card holder will receive a $5.00 credit (up to $20 in credit)! Start sharing your link, people!
What do I get?
- Short-sleeved 2016 L.A.T.E. Ride t-shirt
- Pocket-size Rider Guide with official route map
- Rider Goody Bag filled with samples and your Rider Number
- Water, snacks and fruit at the rest stop
- Support from Chicago Police officers and volunteer Course Marshals along the route
- Bicycle repair by Village Cycle Center
- First-aid, if needed
- Post-ride breakfast back at Buckingham Fountain (optional at $10)
Are there any additional costs?
No, unless you choose to purchase breakfast for $10 onsite.
How do I register?
Click here and follow the instructions
Can I register for multiple people in one transaction?
Yes, you can register multiple people in one transaction. When you get to the Review Registrations page, click on the "Register Another" button at the bottom of the page
Can international riders participate?
Yes! Every year, we welcome cyclists from many countries around the world.
Can I transfer my registration to someone else?
You can transfer registration person to person. There is no transfer fee, but we ask that the new registrant sign a waiver to participate. Paper waivers are available at all Packet Pick-Ups and at the ride.
I would rather not register online – what should I do?
We strongly encourage you to register online. If that is not possible, please call the office at 312.857.2757 x5.
I've registered, but I'm not receiving emails about the event.
Your spam filter might be blocking our messages. Check your junk mail for event communications and add 'email@example.com' to your list of safe senders.
Why do I have a processing fee added to the cost of registration
The processing fee covers the cost of registering online. This fee is standard among all major registration sites and includes credit card transaction fees.
Can I deduct my registration fee from my taxes?
Your fee is a donation and does not exceed the fair market value of the goods and services received, and is not eligible for a tax deduction. However, memberships and donations that are processed with your registration are considered charitable contributions and may be eligible for a tax deduction.
Will night-of-ride registration be available?
Yes, if the ride is not sold out. Night-of-event registration is $50 and does not guarantee a t-shirt (t-shirts give while supplies last).
What's the difference between a regular registration and a VIP registration?
VIPs pay $75 per person. The VIP registration includes a access to the VIP wave that starts the ride (all the regular "waves" begin in intervals after the VIPs take off), a valve cap wheel light, free breakfast (an optional $10 for riders), and a separate VIP line for refreshments at the rest stop.
How do I know my online registration was received?
When you submit your registration successfully online, you will receive an email from firstname.lastname@example.com entitled "Confirmation – The L.A.T.E. Ride." Your confirmation code will be included in the subject line. If you paid for other adults, they will receive the same confirmation email with their own registration details.
If you do not receive these emails immediately, please check your SPAM folder and/or confirm you entered the correct email address when registering. You may request a copy of your confirmation email by going to https://www.signmeup.com/#!/confirmationlookup.
These confirmations are proof that your online registration was processed; please save these for your records.
The charge on your credit card will appear as signmeup.com*BikeRide.
After that, you will receive email updates periodically, as well as an invitation to our cool Virtual Event Bag that features lots of cool offers from businesses, events and more.
How Can I Confirm That I Am Registered?
You can request a copy of your SignMeUp registration confirmation at this link: https://www.signmeup.com/#!/confirmationlookup/114920
Do I have to sign a waiver to participate?
Yes. You must read, understand and agree to the waiver conditions when you register online.
Why should I pay when I can just ride through Chicago on my own?
Good question – we have several good reasons:
The L.A.T.E. Ride is a fundraiser that benefits Friends of the Parks' year-round work to preserve, protect and improve Chicago's parks and children's playgrounds. Your registration allows us to continue our work to make parks and precious open space accessible and beautiful. While streets never close down, Chicago parks and the lakefront bike path closes at 11 p.m. every night. The L.A.T.E. Ride gives you the once-a-year experience of being right there on the path, near the water's edge… under the stars! You'll also have an unparalleled view of Chicago's world-famous skyline from the lakefront path. And, you'll enjoy the camaraderie and connect with a big community of bicyclists!
Your registration fee also pays for the event's costs, which include permits, refreshments, route closures, barricades, toilets, tents, lighting – and countless other items.
Can I get a refund if I cannot participate?
Sorry, no. Please keep in mind that we have a no-refund policy, which is agreed upon when registering.
Can I bring my kids?
My child is riding in a trailer – do I need to register her?
Do parents or legal guardians sign a wavier for minors?
How do I register a child?
Can I bring my kids?
If they're up for it (so to speak), yes. You may register youth participants (17 and younger) for $15 each.
Children age 6 or younger must ride with an adult on a tandem bike, in a child's seat, on a tag-along bike, or in a bike trailer.
Youth ages 7 to 17 may ride their own bikes, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout the ride.
My child is riding in a trailer – do I need to register her?
Our rule is: if you pedal, you pay. Children in trailers do not need to register. However, every tag-along or tandem rider must register and wear his or her rider number during the event.
Do parents or legal guardians sign a wavier for minors?
Yes, minors must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. There is a waiver online that you must read and click to indicate that you understand and agree with the waiver conditions.
How do I register a child?
To register a child, select the "individual" registration then choose the "Youth" option. Youth 17 and under are $15 each.
Where are the Packet Pick-Ups?
Can my friend pick up my packet?
Can I attend any Packet Pick-Up or am I assigned to one?
Where are the Packet Pick-Ups?
Tuesday, August 9
Packet Pick-Up 5-8pm; Bike Maintenance Clinic 6-7pm
Performance Bike Lombard
2830 S. Highland Avenue
Wednesday, August 10
Packet Pick-Up 5-8pm; Bike Maintenance Clinic 6-7pm
Performance Bike Schaumburg
155 W Golf Road (The Schaumburg Marketplace)
Thursday, August 11
Packet Pick-Up 5-8pm; Bike Maintenance Clinic 6-7pm
Performance Bike Northbrook
315 Skokie Boulevard (Village Square of Northbrook)
Thursday, August 11
Packet Pick-Up 5-8pm; Bike Maintenance Clinic 6-7pm
Performance Bike Lincoln Park
2720 N. Halsted, Chicago
Daytime Packet Pick-Ups on Tue, August 9; Wed, August 10; and Thursday, August 11
11:30am – 1:30pm
Friends of the Parks' office in downtown Chicago
17 N State Street, Suite 1450, Chicago
Can my friend pick up my packet?
Yes, they can. In order for a friend to pick up the packet of another participant, they will need either a photo copy of your ID (paper or digital – i.e. a photo on your phone), a hard copy of your ID, or your registration with your name printed on it.
One person can pick up multiple packets as long as they have all the registration confirmation emails for the people they are picking up for.
Can I pick up my packet at the event?
Yes, but it is highly recommended that you pick up your packet before the night of the event to avoid long lines, which cut into your time enjoying pre-ride activities. Find out where and when you can pick up your packet in advance of the event. And remember, you can have a friend or family member pick up your packet for you. If you're riding with a group, you can choose one person to pick up everyone's packet. Read the answer above to see what that person needs in order to pick up someone else's packet.
Can I attend any Packet Pick-Up or am I assigned to one?
You can attend any Packet Pick-Up.
Should I train?
What kind of bike is allowed on the ride?
Do I have to wear a helmet?
Do I need a headlight or other gear to ride at night?
What should I bring on the ride?
Can I bring a GoPro camera?
What if the weather looks bad?
Should I train?
The 25-mile route is flat – it's Chicago, after all! It's an "easy" ride because there are no hills! Ride at your own pace – it's a non-competitive event. Most people finish between 3.5 and 4.5 hours. The ride begins at 1:30am, and you'll start somewhere between 1:30am and 2:00am, depending on the wave you're in, and the sun will rise around 5:45 a.m.
What kind of bike is allowed on the ride?
You can ride a street bike, hybrid, mountain bike, recumbent, tandem, a bike pulling a trailer – whatever you want! You don't have to be in top athletic condition, but your bike should be in good operating condition! Tune up your bike before the ride! And please check tire pressure (pump up those tires, if needed!) before you head to Buckingham Fountain! Our bike techs will be available during the ride for emergencies only (i.e. flat tires, broken chains, etc.), not to tune up your bike.
Please pump your tires full of air the day before, and just make sure your bike's in good operating condition.
Do I have to wear a helmet?
Yes, helmets are required to participate in The L.A.T.E. Ride. You must also display your rider number for the duration of the ride (on the back or front of your t-shirt).
If you don't have a helmet, you can purchase one from Village Cycle Center at Buckingham Fountain between while supplies last.
Do I need a headlight or other gear to ride at night?
At night, bicyclists must use a front white headlight and rear red reflector or red light.
Riding with lights at night makes you much more visible and gives other traffic more time to see and react to you. Don't just depend on street lighting to help you see at night; use lights and reflective gear to see and help others see you.
Light your bike (or yourself) the same way vehicles do: White goes in front, red goes in back. LED "blinky" lights that use rechargeable AA or AAA batteries are light, inexpensive and do a great job of making cyclists visible. To brighten the path ahead of you, look for the new generation of high-power LED lights, powered by rechargeable NIMH batteries.
You can wear reflective pant-straps, or a jacket or vest with reflective strips to make yourself more visible to others.
A helmet-mounted headlight makes it easy to cast light to the side.
What should I bring on the ride?
While the ride provides snacks and water at the rest area, don't forget to bring two bottles of water. Here's a packing list:
- Your bike (unless you've pre-arranged to rent one)
- Helmet (required)
- Your Rider Number (unless you're doing on-site registration/packet pick-up) and safety pins to attach it to the front or back of your L.A.T.E. Ride t-shirt)
- Headlight and reflectors (recommended) –a flashlight attached to your handlebars with Duct tape works, too!
- Your driver's license or ID
- Two bottles of water (you can fill up your water bottle again at the rest stop)
- Camera (optional)
- Fully-charged cell phone
- Money or credit card
- Spare tube in case you get a flat
- Raingear just in case
You must display your rider number while participating in the ride (you'll receive it at a Packet Pick-Up). Displaying it on the back of your t-shirt shows you are a paid participant and allows access to the rest stop along the route and breakfast at the end.
Can I bring a GoPro camera
Sure, we allow GoPro cameras on the course. (Please share your video with us after the ride!)
What if the weather looks bad?
This is a rain or (moon)shine event. Check the weather and dress appropriately.
GETTING TO THE RIDE (Parking, Public Transit, etc.)
I'm driving to the ride – where can I parrk
Where is volunteer parking?
Will Metra and CTA allow bikes on trains?
I'm driving to the ride – where can I park?
Our list of parking garages and flat lots give you lots of options (and flat lots will accommodate roof racks).
Here is a list of the closest SpotHero parking options for The L.A.T.E. Ride 2016:
Grant Park South Garage (0.3 miles)
55 E Jackson Blvd. – Valet/Garage (0.4 miles)
33 E Harrison St. – Lot (0.4 miles)
434 S Wabash Ave. – Lot (0.4 miles)
401 S Wabash Ave. – Lot (0.4 miles)
410 S Wabash Ave – Lot (0.4 miles)
328 S Wabash Ave. – Lot (0.4 miles)
651 S State St. – Lot (0.5 miles)
511 S Plymouth Ct. – Lot (0.5 miles)
Essex Inn – Valet (0.5 miles)
Sign up early to lock in your date. Download the SpotHero iPhone | Android app or visit the Buckingham Fountain SpotHero Parking Page to find and reserve parking with rates up to 50% off drive-up! Enter promo code for an extra 5% off parking. In addition, for every spot booked with the promo code LATERIDE, SpotHero will donate $1 to the Friends of the Parks.
There is street parking, too. Note: there is no parking along Columbus Drive between Jackson Boulevard on the north and Roosevelt Road on the south – the area is closed to all vehicular traffic starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 13. Police WILL tow vehicles on Columbus Drive north and south of Buckingham Fountain on both sides of the street!
Where is volunteer parking?
There is no on-site parking provided for any participants, volunteers, sponsors/vendors or staff. Please see our parking page for more information on where you can park nearby
Will Metra and CTA allow bikes on trains?
A number of Metra lines will get you and your bike downtown for the event. Check with Metra for schedules. You can also bring your bike on CTA buses and trains. Keep in mind that the CTA limits 2 bikes per train car.
Can I view the course map in advance?
What time should I arrive at Buckingham Fountain?
How do I find my wave?
How do I know when to start?
Are there police on the route?
Is bike repair offered along the route?
Will there be first-aid assistance available at the event?
Will we share the route with cars and pedestrians?
Any advice on riding safely?
Are there toilets?
What if I lose something or get separated from my group?
Can I view the course map in advance?
The L.A.T.E. Ride route is shared only with registered participants who will get a Rider Guide and route map at Packet Pick-Up. Be assured the course will take you through some awesome areas of Chicago, and along the lakefront path.
What time should I arrive at Buckingham Fountain?
From 10:30 a.m. until midnight, we'll have night-of-event Packet Pick-Up and On-Site Registration. If you've already pre-registered and picked up your packet, you do not need to check in – just be ready by the start at 1:30am. If you want to have some fun before the ride, come as early as 10:30pm! We'll have live music on stage, a Best Lit Bike and Best Decorated Helmet contest, and other fun activities.
How do I find my wave?
The ride will take off in waves starting at 1:30 a.m. in this order: VIP, Blue, Green, Red, Orange and Yellow. (Riders will receive a Rider Number at Packet Pick-Up – the color you receive will determine the wave you are in. If you want to ride with friends, make sure to pick up your packets together, or assign one person to pick up for the entire group).
You will see volunteers in the middle of Columbus Drive holding signs for each color wave. You can gather in the area of your assigned color.
How do I know when to start?
Listen to directions by our announcer.
Are there police on the route?
Chicago Police will close off the first few miles of the route for our exclusive use. After that, riders must follow the rules of the road. That means stopping at red lights and stop signs and obeying all traffic signals. Police officers will provide assistance at specific areas along the course.
Is bike repair offered along the route?
Yes. The rest area will have a bicycle mechanic station for minor repairs. Course marshals should be able to offer some assistance for minor repairs while on the route. We recommend that you bring an extra bike tube, and check your bike before the ride.
Will there be first-aid assistance available at the event?
Yes. There will be an ambulance at the start/finish line. Our volunteer Course Marshals and On-Bike Medics along the route act as our eyes and ears of the event. In case of an emergency, they have radio contact with the ambulances, support vehicles and event management.
Will we share the route with cars and pedestrians?
The first few miles of the course will be closed for our exclusive use. After that, we do share the road. Wear your helmet; obey traffic laws, signs and signals; don't drink alcohol; and take your time. Remember, this is a ride not a race.
Any advice on riding safely?
Yep, there's a safe way to ride.
- Be predictable
- Be visibile
- Be confident
Be predictable, signal your intention, scan for a safe clearing to move over.
Visit the city of Chicago's bike safety information.
Are there toilets?
Yes, we have port-o-potties and hand-wash stations at the rest stop and at Buckingham Fountain.
What if I lose something or get separated from my group?
If you lose personal belongings or get separated from your group, go to the Medical Tent at the rest stop, or the Medical Tent at the fountain. There will be a Lost & Found area there for things and people. Please make a plan with family and friends BEFORE the ride so you know where to meet up and how you'll reach each other. Share cell phone numbers so you can call or text each other if you get separated.
Can I volunteer?
Do volunteers pay, too?
Is there a meeting where I can learn more about volunteering?
Where do you need the most help?
What do Course Marshals do?
Can I volunteer?
Yes! We rely on volunteers before, during and after the ride. We have a wide variety of positions available, and we will work with you to find the most rewarding use for your talents and time. Visit the volunteer page here to find out more about volunteer opportunities.
Do volunteers pay, too?
We give a registration discount to our volunteers.
Is there a meeting where I can learn more about volunteering?
Where do you need the most help?
During the ride, we need:
- 75 Course Marshals along the course (marshals ride in pairs; you can sign up with a friend or we'll assign a partner for you)
- 10-20 On-Bike Medics
- 10 non-riding volunteers at the rest stop
- 30 or more registration/packet pick-up volunteers
Before the ride, we need:
- Assistance at each Packet Pick-Up
- Help at the office
- Distribution of flyers to get the word out!
What do Course Marshals do?
They help with the start, ride in pairs, ensure riders obey Rules of the Road, direct riders to bike repair stations and staff a specific intersection along the course for about an hour.
Why should I become a member of Friends of the Parks?
Members offer the momentum and energy we need to continue our work preserving, protecting and improving Chicago's parks and children's playgrounds! We need more members to make that happen! As a member, you will receive our annual report, updates on ways you can help improve your local park, invitations to activities like our annual Earth Day Citywide Parks Clean-Up, and a discount on events like our park tours and annual gala.
I want to make a weekend of it – any ideas where to stay overnight?
Who does The L.A.T.E. Ride?
Does the entertainment cost extra?
Can I bring my dog?
Can I use my inline skates during The L.A.T.E. Ride?
What does L.A.T.E. stand for?
I want to make a weekend of it – any ideas where to stay overnight?
Chicago has some awesome hotels, many of which provide bike parking and late check-out. The Hyatt Regency is offering riders a room rate of $139/night based on availability. Red Roof Inn is offering a 20% discount for our riders with code #621077!
Who does The L.A.T.E. Ride?
About 50% of our riders come from the Chicago suburbs; about 30% live in the City of Chicago; and the rest come from NW Indiana, Wisconsin, other states and even other countries!
Does the entertainment cost extra?
No, live music by No Alternative and entertainment are not extra. Enjoy!
Can I bring my dog?
Only if your dog rides in a bike trailer behind you. This is not only for the safety of other participants, but also for your pup.
Can I use my inline skates during The L.A.T.E. Ride?
No. For the safety of all participants, inline skates (and quad roller skates, unicycles and skateboards) are not allowed.
What if it rains?
Rain or (moon)shine, The L.A.T.E. Ride goes on! The L.A.T.E. Ride is a fun, non-competitive event, so we have no problem playing in the rain.
What does L.A.T.E. stand for?
Long After Twilight Ends!
I'm interested in sponsorship.
Fantastic! Our sponsors reach thousands of enthusiastic bicyclists! Sponsors receive a ton of visibility and benefits like logo exposure, recognition in social media posts, special promotions in our Virtual Event Bag, visibility at our pre-ride party, banners on-site and more. Click here for more details.


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POL-C-036, Version 2.2, March 2015
1. Title
Loans policy
2. Introduction
The National Museum of Australia (the Museum) is a major cultural institution charged with researching, collecting, preserving and exhibiting historical material of the Australian nation.
The Museum focuses on the three interrelated areas of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture, Australia's history and society since European settlement in 1788 and the interaction of people with the environment.
Established in 1980, the Museum is a publicly funded institution governed as a statutory authority in the Commonwealth Arts portfolio. The Museum's building on Acton Peninsula, Canberra, opened in March 2001.
3. Scope
This policy applies to the temporary outward movement of material from the Museum's collections, and the inward movement of material to the Museum's exhibitions, otherwise referred to as 'outward loans' and 'inward loans' respectively.
3.1 Purpose
The objectives of this policy are to outline the principles and guidelines that:
- enable the display of objects from the Museum's collections and other collections to the widest possible audience;
- provide appropriate conditions and controls under which other organisations may borrow historical material for the purposes of exhibition, research and operational use; and
- provide access to the Museum's collections and borrowed objects while providing protection to the objects, the Museum, lenders and borrowers.
3.2 Rationale
The functions of the Museum are set out in section 6 of the National Museum of Australia Act 1980 ('the NMA Act'). These include:
6(1)(b) to exhibit, or to make available for exhibition by others, historical material that is in the national historical collection or otherwise in the possession of the Museum;
6(1)(baa) to exhibit material, whether in written form or in any other form, that relates to Australia's past, present and future; and
6(1)(ba) from time to time as the occasion requires, to exhibit, by itself or in collaboration with others, in Australia or elsewhere, material, whether in written form or in any other form and whether relating to Australia or to a foreign country.
Section 7 of the Act sets out the powers of the Museum to do things in connection with the exercise of its functions, including:
7(2)(a) to purchase or take on hire, or to accept as a gift or on deposit or loan, historical material; and
7(2)(b) to lend or hire out or otherwise deal with historical material.
Delegates can exercise these powers to approve inward and outward loans.
This policy sets out guidelines for the Museum in regard to the inward and outward loans of objects (including historical material).
4. Guidelines for outward loans
4.1 Approvals
Loans will be made only in accordance with this policy, and subject to the terms of the Council delegation. The Delegate may add special conditions to loans as required, provided they are not at variance with these guidelines or the Conditions of loan.
If a Delegate proposes to vary the Conditions of loan the Delegate must consult with the Head Registrar before doing so.
4.2 Loan assessment criteria
The Museum will generally lend objects from its collections to other organisations for the purpose of public exhibition or display by the borrower, provided that:
a) the Museum receives an application for loan in writing twelve months prior to the object(s) leaving the Museum; in special circumstances approval may be given by the Delegate to process loan requests with less notice, however this may incur a late fee of AUD $200 per object;
b) the borrower meets the following loan costs in accordance with any reciprocal arrangements or MOUs: valuations (if required), conservation treatment (if required), object(s) preparation, crating and transport, courier costs;
c) the object(s) requested is in a suitable condition for loan or can be conserved or treated to bring it to a condition suitable for loan;
d) the object(s) requested is available for loan, fully documented and accessioned and its acquisition by the Museum complies with the Museum's Collections Development Policy;
e) the borrower can provide appropriate insurance, security, environmental and display/storage conditions for the object(s) on loan;
f) the borrower agrees to comply with any specific conservation and security instructions the Museum may impose;
h) any interpretation of the object(s) by the borrower in displays and display material, publications or research is consistent with the aims and objectives of the Museum; and
i) any other requirements specified under the loan agreement can be satisfied by the borrower.
4.3 Loans for other purposes
Under certain circumstances the Museum may lend objects from its collections to organisations for purposes other than public exhibition or display, such as valuation, teaching, conservation or restoration. Such loans will be of the shortest duration possible and subject to the Conditions of loan.
4.4 Loans to private organisations and individuals
a) The Museum will consider loans to private organisations provided the use of the material is consistent with the Museum's public purpose and responsibility, and the borrower is able to meet the requirements set out in this policy statement and the Conditions of loan.
b) The Museum will not lend to private individuals except with the permission of the Director and only then in accordance with Section 4.2 and the Conditions of loan.
4.5 Loans associated with commercial activities
The Museum may consider loans to shows, fairs, conventions and other commercial ventures as they may serve promotional as well as educational purposes. They may be subject to a loan fee.
4.6 Loans to public corporations
Loans to public corporations may be approved for the purpose of public exhibition or display.
4.7 Loans for travelling exhibitions
Loans for travelling exhibitions will be approved if the Delegate is satisfied that all proposed venues conform to the required minimum standards of security and care and that the proposed method of transport will not expose the objects to damage.
4.8 Third parties
The Museum will not permit borrowers to lend objects borrowed from the Museum to third parties.
4.9 Material not available for loan
The Museum does not lend the following classes of material without the approval of the Director:
a) objects of great fragility;
b) original audio/visual material;
c) human skeletal material;
d) secret/sacred material;
e) objects that are required for display by the Museum over the period of the proposed loan; and
f) objects which are classed as iconic by the National Museum of Australia.
4.10 Maximum loan period
Objects from the Museum's collection will normally be lent for a period of up to two years, or up to one year for international loans. The loan period may be extended on application subject to the borrower satisfying the Museum that acceptable standards of care are being met.
4.11 Operational use restrictions
The Museum will not lend objects for operational use except with the permission of the Director and only then if the proposed usage accords with the purposes for which the object was originally designed, built or subsequently modified. Objects will not be lent for operational use if such use would lead to the degradation of the object beyond normal wear and tear.
4.12 Specific requirements
The Museum has specific requirements in relation to loans in its loan agreements. These requirements may include:
a) use of couriers;
b) insurance;
c) copyright and reproduction;
d) loan documentation;
e) due diligence regarding provenance of objects for loan;
f) consultation with key stakeholders; and
g) managing complaints and/or claims regarding collection objects.
4.13 Costs and charges and reciprocal arrangements
The determination of indirect costs to be passed onto the borrower will be assessed on a case by case basis, taking into account reciprocal arrangements and MOUs, and will, as necessary, refer to the Cost Recovery and Charging for Goods and Services Policy.
5. Guidelines for inward loans
5.1 Approvals
Approval for inward loans will be given only in accordance with this policy and subject to the terms of the Council delegation.
The Delegate must ensure that the terms and conditions of the loan are recorded in a written loan agreement between the lender and the Museum.
Prior to making any changes to the Conditions of loan, or entering into a loan agreement on terms and conditions proposed by the lender, the Delegate must consult with the Head Registrar.
5.2 Loan assessment criteria
The Museum will only borrow objects provided that:
a) The Director has made (or agreed to) a request to borrow the objects, or has agreed to pursue an offer from the lender to lend the objects to the Museum;
b) the Museum is satisfied, based on consultation with the lender and on the Museum's own due diligence research and verification of the lender's claims regarding the provenance and chain of title of the objects to be borrowed, that:
i. the lender has authority to lend the objects; and
ii. there are no outstanding or current third-party claims on the object; and
iii. that there is acceptable legal and provenance information available for the Museum to base its decision to proceed with the loan; and
iv. there are no suspicions that the object(s) was obtained through unauthorised or unscientific excavation of archaeological sites, the destruction or defacing of ancient monuments, historic places or buildings, or the theft from individuals, museums or other repositories;
c) it has consulted with relevant stakeholders, in accordance with the Museum's consultation procedures;
d) the object(s) does not include or comprise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secret/sacred or culturally sensitive material;
e) if the objects are being borrowed from an overseas lender, the additional requirements set out in clause 5.3 of this policy are complied with;
f) the lender agrees to provide a written warranty in the loan agreement that:
i. it is not aware of any matter including third party claims which might prevent or impede the return of the object(s) to the lender; and
ii. it has authority to lend the objects to the Museum; and
g) the Museum is willing and able to comply with the terms and conditions of loan set by the lender.
5.3 Additional criteria for international loans
Where the Museum is considering the loan of objects from an overseas lender in circumstances where Part 2 of the Protection of Cultural Objects on Loan Act 2013 (PCOL Act) will apply to the objects, the Delegate must be satisfied that:
a) the loan will comply with the requirements of this policy and the Museum's related procedures for inward loans;
b) the consultation and publication requirements of the Protection of Cultural Objects on Loan Regulations 2014 (PCOL Regulations) Parts 5 and 6 will be met; and
c) the object(s) can be borrowed without contravening national or international conventions, treaties and laws that control the movement of cultural items and natural heritage.
5.4 Disputes and/or claims
The Museum will endeavour to resolve any disputes regarding inward and outward loans in a timely and cooperative manner. Where the dispute cannot be resolved directly, or through the loan agreements, the Museum's complaints-handling procedures and the applicable loans procedures for managing claims or disputes will be followed, and the Director will be notified of the dispute.
6. Definition of terms
Whomsoever is delegated by Council under section 7 of the NMA Act to approve outward loans and inward loans of objects, including historical material.
Outward loan
A loan of material from the National Historical Collection or of other material owned by or in the custody of the Museum to another institution, generally for the purpose of public exhibition.
Inward loan
A loan of material from a private lender or another institution generally for the purpose of public exhibition.
Conditions of loan
The standard conditions of loan are set out in the Museum's template agreements for inward and outward loans, which are maintained by the Head Registrar.
Loans procedures
The procedures for assessing and approving inward and outward loans are set out in the Museum's 'Door to Store' manual.
7. Definition of responsibilities
Council delegations
Council delegates some of its powers under the NMA Act to specified Museum officers. The Museum's Financial delegations instrument sets out the Council's delegation of its powers in section 7 of the NMA Act for the approval of inward and outward loans.
The Director has the discretion to approve or decline requests for inward and outward loans of objects, in accordance with the Council delegations.
Assistant Director, Collections, Content and Exhibitions
Has authority from Council to approve inward and outward loans, in accordance with the Council delegations.
Head Registrar, Registration
Has authority from Council to approve inward and outward loans, in accordance with the Council delegations.
8. References
RA Buck and JA Gilmore (eds), The New Registration Methods, American Association of Museums, Washington, 1998
Conditions of loan, National Museum of Australia
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), 1975
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Protection of Moveable Cultural Heritage Act 1986
Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, 1970
The Australian Protection of Cultural Objects on Loan Act 2013
Australian Best Practice Guide to Collecting Cultural Material
9. Implementation
This policy will be implemented in accordance with the related Loans procedures, or as approved by the Director from time to time.
9.1 Coverage
The outward loan of objects from the Museum's collections and the inward loan of material from private or institutional collections.
9.2 Other related policies
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secret/sacred and private material policy
- Cost recovery and charging for goods and services policy
- Indigenous cultural rights and engagement policy
- Collections development policy
- Collections – return of cultural objects policy
- 'Door to Store' manual
9.3 Exclusions
Outward loan of material from the Education Collection and non collection material.
9.4 Superseded policies
This policy supersedes:
|Former policy/ies title
|Version no.
|Version date
|Council approval date
Outward loan of historical material policy
May 1995
May 1995
Collections – outward loan of historical material
24 May 2006
May 2006
Collections – outward loan of historical material policy
14 April 2011
February 2006
9.5 Monitoring
This policy will be reviewed in March 2018.
Version date
January 2015
Council approved
Executive approval date
February 2015
|Council approval date
|March 2015
Public & all staff
Loan, historical material, National Historical Collection
Responsible officer
Head Registrar, Registration
Outward loan of historical material policy approved by Council, May 1995
Collections – outward loan of historical material, version 2.0 approved by Council, May 2006
Review date
March 2018
Related documents
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Secret/Sacred and Private Material policy
Indigenous cultural rights and engagement policy
Collections development policy
Collections – return of cultural objects policy
'Door to Store 2', Chapter 16 – Loan
Conditions of Loan
Cost recovery and charging for goods and services policy
National Museum of Australia
GPO Box 1901
Tel: (02) 6208 5000
Email: email@example.com
Website: www.nma.gov.au
Approved by Council March 2015
Approved by Executive February 2015


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CSB graduate receives statewide award in dietetics
June 4, 2019
By Connor Kockler '22
A College of Saint Benedict graduate recently took home one of the highest student honors for her major in the state.
Sharon Quamber '19 was named "Dietetics Student of the Year" at the Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) Conference April 25 in Bloomington. She was nominated for the award by CSB and Saint John's University dietetic faculty. CSB/SJU, four other colleges in Minnesota that have a dietetics program, as well as North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota can nominate students for the honor.
MAND is the largest professional association of nutrition health professionals in Minnesota. It includes 1,600 members who work and study in numerous areas involving nutritional health across the state.
The CSB/SJU Nutrition Department has a history of students winning this award. In the past 12 years, CSB/SJU students have been chosen as the "Dietetics Student of the Year" nine times: Kaitlin Carr (2007), Lindsey Tucker (2009), Alison Galzki (2010), Kristina DeMuth (2011), Michael Schmit (2012), Tessa Lasswell (2015), Jennie Xiong (2017), Hosanna Fortmeyer (2018) and now Quamber.
An international student from Kingston, Jamaica, Quamber earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in nutrition with a concentration in dietetics from CSB.
"My love for nutrition/dietetics began when I was a kid growing up in Jamaica. I was surrounded by amazing food, culture and people which made me curious about how food can impact our health and quality of life," Quamber recalled.
"Sharon is a hard worker," noted Dr. Emily Heying, assistant professor of nutrition at CSB and Saint John's University and Quamber's faculty adviser. "She has performed well academically in her courses and was very organized and thorough when completing her research project. She went above and beyond most students and is very deserving of the award."
In addition to receiving the award, Quamber presented her research project, "The Effect of a Soluble Fiber Supplemented Breakfast on Satiety in CSB/SJU Faculty and Staff," at the conference.
Seven more 2019 CSB graduates also attended the conference and presented their research, including:
Emma Backes, "Food Security Status Impacts Perceived Stress in College Students"
Marissa Eckrich, "Fat and Sugar Preferences in Greek Yogurt Amongst College Students"
Sade Lockhart-Bain, "Sleep and Stress in Relation to Physical Activity at CSB/SJU"
Moko Matsumoto, "International Students are Susceptible to Negative Changes in Dietary Patterns"
Meg Rynda, "Caffeine Supplemented Beverages Increases Alertness but not Cognitive Abilities in College-Aged Students"
Estee Sieben, "Kombucha Knowledge, Preferences, and Consumption Habits in College-Aged Students"
Ivy Tran, "The Prevalence of the Gluten-Free Diet and Influencing Factors in College Students"
These projects were done as part of Heying's health and nutrition research seminar classes, where students develop a research project in the field, collect data and then write and present their findings.
"Now that I have graduated, I can honestly say that going to CSB/SJU was the best decision I made for me. The Nutrition Department faculty goes above and beyond to make each one's academic experience meaningful and worthwhile," Quamber said.
Quamber is continuing her education in the field and is pursuing her master's degree at St. Louis University. She will also be completing her dietetic internship with a concentration in pediatrics.
"I am so thankful for the guidance, support and mentorship I have received by our faculty members. I can honestly say I would not be where I am today without them," she said.


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Further to Kim from Microsoft's suggestion, I have joined the PowerPoint community on Facebook. I have just seen a post about Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2010 now being available for download, so thought I would link to that here as well.
- Download Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Viewer: it "… lets you view full-featured presentations created in PowerPoint 97 and later versions."


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A Summer of Football Fun in Wales
Summer Soccer Camps
To celebrate Wales hosting this year's UEFA Super Cup Final on Tuesday 12th August, junior clubs and accredited organisations across Wales got into the spirit by running summer soccer camps thanks to the FAW Fun Football programme.
Over 20 organisations, in partnership with the FAW , hosted the soccer camps in the hope of finding the Welsh football stars of tomorrow. The camps provided an opportunity for boys and girls of all abilities to play the game in a safe and fun learning environment. <2r>
More than 1250 children took part in the sessions held across Wales, 11% of the participants were girls and more than 20% were not registered with a club. To celebrate Wales hosting the UEFA Super Cup Final, players were invited to attend and share in the fun and games. Certificates were awarded to all who attended as well as spot prizes for those players who demonstrate good sportsmanship and fair play. <3r>
For further information about the Fun Football programme please contact Jay Probert, 07792 265745 or [email protected]


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15000 Plastic Poker Chip set - wholesale lot - 15,000. Listing is for 150 TOTAL CASES of 100 plastic poker chips (15,000 total chips) Each case contains a mix of 50 white, 25 blue, and 25 red per case of 100 (color tone shades may vary from picture due to inventory changes). Each measures 1 1/2 inch in Diameter, Approximately 1/16 Thick.
Please note: There are many grades of poker chips on the market. Please understand that these are economical thin plastic chips.
These are plastic inexpensive chips for cheap way to play for your poker games. These basic generic chips and are not to be compared to high quality chips as these are NOT heavy clay chips. Each case comes in a nice colorful retail display box. You get 150 cases of 100 for 15,000 chips total per order. Getting a great deal is what we are all about.
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Please make sure that this extra stated amount is added in during checkout as instructed. The item "15000 Plastic Poker Chip set wholesale lot 15,000" is in sale since Monday, May 30, 2011. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Casino\Chips\Poker Chips". The seller is "saveabuckenterprises" and is located in Massapequa, New York.This item can be shipped worldwide.


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|Hare Do
|(Merrie Melodies (Bugs Bunny) series
|Directed by
|I. Freleng
|Produced by
|Eddie Selzer
|Story by
|Tedd Pierce
|Voices by
Mel Blanc
Arthur Q. Bryan (uncredited)
|Music by
|Carl Stalling
|Animation by
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
|Layouts by
|Hawley Pratt
|Backgrounds by
|Paul Julian
|Distributed by
Warner Bros. Pictures
The Vitaphone Corporation
|Release date(s)
|January 15, 1949 (USA)
|Color process
|Running time
Hare Do is a 1948 Merrie Melodies Cartoon starring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd which was released in 1949. It is one of the few Bugs Bunny/Elmer Fudd pairings directed by Friz Freleng that was released after Hare Trigger, the debut of Yosemite Sam (most of whose appearances were in cartoons directed by Freleng). The title of the cartoon is an obvious pun on the term "hairdo," another word for a hairstyle. This is also last cartoon where Bugs is seen sitting on The Warner Bros. Shield and then he pulls it down during the post-1948 period. This would not occur again until (Blooper) Bunny in 1991.[1]
The cartoon's final scene is a nod to the ending of 1939's A Day at the Zoo, which featured Elmer's prototype Egghead being swallowed up by a lion.
Elmer Fudd is hunting for Bugs Bunny using his "Wabbit Detector". As he is searching, Bugs misleads Elmer, who walks off a cliff. Later Elmer gives chase to Bugs and Bugs hitches a ride in a car not noticing Elmer is the driver. When Bugs realizes that, Elmer stops the car at a movie theater.
Bugs pays his fee to get in the theater. After some pushing his way through the occupied seats and getting a snack, he is faced with Elmer. As Elmer follows Bugs pushing their way past the occupied seats Elmer comes across a little old lady, who hits Elmer for his interruption. Elmer finds out that the "old lady" is Bugs in disguise ensuing a scuffle with Bugs as he calls an usher who throws Elmer out.
Back at his seat, Bugs' view is blocked by a woman with a large hat-which turns out to be Elmer. Elmer chases Bugs to a different theater and is greeted by a message on screen requesting him to come to the box office. When Elmer inquires, Bugs splatters a pie in his face. Elmer then chases Bugs into the men's lounge, but Bugs rushes back out and replaces the sign with the sign from the ladies' lounge. Bugs reports Elmer to the usher who throws Elmer out again.
When Elmer sneaks back in, getting trampled by movie patrons going in and out. Bugs is operating the notification lights until Elmer catches up to him. Elmer then chases Bugs back to the theater and then Bugs as an usher leads Elmer into a circus act. Elmer is unaware of the act unicycling down a highwire and into the mouth of a lion as he is wearing dark Glasses.
Edited versions
The most notable scenes that were cut when this cartoon aired on ABC were:
- The part where Elmer strangles Bugs (dressed as an old lady) and Bugs beats him with an umbrella as he's screaming for the usher (along with Bugs beating Elmer with the umbrella before Elmer strangles him). The ABC edit goes from Bugs (as an old lady) yelling, "Oh, no you don't!" to him screaming, "Usher! This man's annoying me!"
- The shot of the theater patrons smoking cigarettes during intermission after Elmer gets trampled.
Hare Do is available on Disc 1 of the Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 3 DVD set, restored and uncut.
- ↑ "Hare Do". BCDB. 2013-01-16. http://blog.bcdb.com/cartoon-day-hare-5583/.
External links
|Preceded by
My Bunny Lies Over The Sea
|Bugs Bunny Cartoons
| Succeeded by
Mississippi Hare


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Vastavam web: Five Muslim rebels and a soldier were killed during a weekend ground and air assault by Philippines security forces on militants supportive of the Islamic State group in a restive southern region, the military said today.The Philippine army pounded some 50 militants with artillery in a five-hour attack on the island of Mindanao Saturday, according to regional military spokesman Captain Arvin Encinas."They have enough people to conduct atrocities, and they are actively recruiting," he said.
The Muslim minority of the mainly Catholic Philippines considers Mindanao as its homeland. Decades of armed rebellion in the region has claimed more than 100,000 lives by official estimates.In response to that violence, President Rodrigo Duterte put Mindanao under until the end of 2018.


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By Tara Krupich, LMT
Emotional Strain and Empaths
As I have mentioned before, being an Empath can not only be overwhelming at times, emotionally, it can also drain your body energetically and deplete your immune system. Because of the increased sensitivity to other people's emotions including their pain, anger, or stress and the scientific correlation between these negative emotions and the overall health and wellness of the average human being — it becomes extremely important for empathic individuals to protect themselves and their immunity from the energetically toxic burden of other people's emotions.
Though we generally write blogs on recurring themes in our practice, or tidbits we want to share with our clients like exercises or proper workstation alignment, the posts in this Empath Series feel somehow different. Maybe the biggest difference is that it's all so much more personal to me, because of my intimate experiences with being an Empath or being "too sensitive" my whole life.
Because of this, these posts are not just helpful advice or interesting tidbits — for me, it has all been more intense than that. If I hadn't learned how to feel and harness my own energy, I would probably not still be here — it was all just too overwhelming.
Survival Skills for Empaths
Grounding Tips for Empaths
- Remember that who you really are is an eternal spiritual being, whole and perfect — pure joy and energy. As French philosopher, priest, geologist, and mystic, Teilhard de Chardin once said,
"You are not a human being in search of a spiritual experience. You are a spiritual being immersed in a human experience."
- Get massage — I was forced to receive an abundance of massage during school and thank goodness for that. This can increase your body awareness and help you to see and feel the effects of taking on other people's energy and also help you to neutralize some of those effects.
- Yoga and Tai Chi are two other activities that have helped me get in touch with my own body and energy field. I recommend Hatha yoga which utilizes a great deal of breath work, or Kundalini yoga which helps you become more grounded — essential for empaths.
Cleansing your energy field and body of old repressed emotions is also very important. When we are free of all of resistance, we are in our natural state of joy and peace — how good is that?
There are many modalities of energy work that can help you facilitate emotional and energetic alignment, this happens to be one of my specialties — working within these energetic modalities. It's where I do my most passionate work.
As you have probably surmised, I am drawn to this work, not only because of my own intense experiences with energy work and it's balancing properties, but also, because my gift (see, I no longer consider it a disability) allows me to to help others get clear and regain their energetic balance.
- It is for this reason, I also recommend working with someone (like me!) for your Emotional release and energy alignment needs. This is very empowering work, and completely and intuitively customized to your needs. It is here, that we can see what tools are or are not working for you and it's a safe place to fine tune your process, with the help of an experienced coach. Don't hesitate to call or email if you have questions.
- Craniosacral Therapy— Many of Esther's clients (including me) have experienced the amazing sensation of this powerful, yet totally relaxing therapy. I love this work. To explore this modality or for answers to your questions about CranioSacral Therapy, contact Bodyquirks' own, Esther Bell.
Other Recommendations for Empaths
- If you have the time and the desire there is group class (8weeks) that I highly recommend called A B C Psychic Kindergarten given by Liliana Barzola. It teaches you all about energetic boundaries and alignment. Just go to her site to get a flavor of her powerful, yet fun workshops.
- Though there are many elements and tools, such as crystals, sage etc., these practices are very personal and subjective, and may or may not "work" for you and your comfort level. In his Article, I'm and Empath, Now What? by Michael R Smith, he explores ways in which to harness or develop your empathic skills, as well as using some of these tools for healing and protection. He also has a ebook called The Complete Empath Toolkit: 44 Practical Steps to Master Your Energy and Personal Power available for purchase if you're so inclined. (I am not in any way affiliated, nor do I get anything for linking to this book.)
As you can see there are a variety of solutions for decreasing the ill effects of being "sensitive" to other energy in our world. Maybe one of the most important, is to begin to be aware of drastic changes in your own emotional state caused by feelings outside of yourself.
The more mindful and present you become, the more aware of this external energy's destabilizing effects, the more you can actively work to keep yourself clear and grounded. Allowing you to boost not only your own immunity, but your overall sense of well-being and maybe even helping to raise the vibrations of those around you.
Related articles
- Are you an Empath? (bodyquirks.wordpress.com)


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Love found Cara Delevingne when she wasn't looking for it, the model tells Marie Claire. Delevingne, who will soon be seen in Amazon's Carnival Row, has been dating actress Ashley Benson for more than a year; engagement rumors have swirled, and reports have surfaced that they didn't marry, but did commit to each other in a friendship ceremony.
While they largely keep quiet about their relationship, Delevingne reveals how they first fell for each other.
"We weren't looking for it," she told the magazine. "It was really just very authentic and natural."
The 27-year-old also opened up about her feelings on gender, and how she identifies.
"The whole idea of gender is so fixed. I just want to, like, explode it," the star told Marie Claire. "I'm not nonbinary, but I feel as much man as I am woman."


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July-Oct 2018 Book Study
Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldredge
Jesus was accused of breaking the law, keeping bad company, and drinking. He had a sense of humor; his generosity was scandalous; his anger was fearsome; and he said outrageous things. Eldredge replaces our 2-dimensional picture of the Savior with a brilliant portrait—and invites you to experience an intimate relationship with a colorful Christ!
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– a rollicking evening of theatre
This month the Cayman National Cultural Foundation is set to stage De Honeymoon Over, a situation comedy by three-time CNCF Annual Playwrighting Competition winner Donna Tull-Cox. The play won the competition in 1993 and was given its world premier in July of the same year.
The two-act drama has a cast of five: Michael McLaughlin (Buddy) and Fritz McPherson (Dexter) who recently played to critical acclaim in Frank McField's, One White One Black; Marcia Muttoo who will be reprising her role of "Wiggie" from the original production; Rita Estevanovich (Coreen) who needs no introduction to theatre goers in the Cayman Islands and exciting newcomer Lorna Bush (Ma).
De Honeymoon Over is an outrageously funny play about a young couple who are beginning to experience the growing pains of marriage.
Unsolicited advice from their more experienced friends, and the constant 'funeral stories' of Coreen's mother create a whirlwind of comedic energy that blows through their once happy home and sets up a series of conflicts that must be resolved if the marriage is to survive.
CNCF Creative Director Henry Muttoo says:
"I am excited to stage this play. Donna is a gifted playwright with an uncanny understanding of the comedy genre and, with the quality of performers in this production, audiences can look forward to a rollicking evening of theatre. The play sold out most performances when it was first stage and I have every reason to believe it will be so again."
The playwright, who has now returned to live in her native Barbados, was delighted that her play is to get another airing in Cayman.
She said, "I am delighted to hear that my play is being staged again, and with such a talented cast. I am currently working on several projects but, time permitting, I hope to be in Cayman for the opening performance."
Cayman's theatre going audiences may remember Mrs. Tull-Cox's other award-winning plays – Fat Chance (1996), and Breaking In (2001).
De Honeymoon Over will run over the two consecutive weekends 9, 10 11, 12 and 16,17, 18 and 19 September.
Tickets are $20 and for details and times, call the Cayman National Cultural Foundation on 949-5477.


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Keto Krate Review
Is This Box Of Goodies Right For Your Taste?
If you are currently on a low-carb diet, you know how important - and yes how difficult - it can sometimes be to find the high-quality low-carb snacks that will carry you through the periods between meals.
Even if your foray into the keto lifestyle is comprised solely of using keto supplements like MCT oil to mimic the effects of the keto diet, you can still benefit from finding snacks that aid in your quest for a slimmer, healthier you.
One of best ways to obtain the keto-friendly snacks you need is a subscription service called the "Keto Krate."
With Keto Krate, you receive a new collection of high fat, low carb snacks every month, delivered right to your door and all for less than the cost of a dinner out.
I've been testing it for several months now, alongside another service called Keto Box. So, if you're torn between these two services, then keep reading this review.
What Is Keto Krate?
A Keto Krate is a monthly snack delivery service that includes tasty and 100% keto-friendly nibbles and treats.
With subscriptions available from $20 to $40, you receive an excellent selection of snacks that will fill those moments of hunger in between meals.
It's often these times when cravings for carbs can lead to a moment of weakness.
But with a tasty selection and some great recipes, you can fill those gaps and not mess with your ketosis.
Our Review of [month]'s Keto Krate...
The best way to demonstrate what this is and the type of products you receive is to simply review the contents of a recent month. So we're going to take a look at [month]'s box to give you an idea what you can expect from a typical box in this Keto Krate review.
Keto Krate vs Keto Box
Over the past couple of months we have tested out both of these services, and in many ways it did leave us wondering if the difference really was just in the name.
Both services are very similar when it comes to providing really great snacks. Delivery in both cases is always on time, and everything is nicely packaged and arranged.
Every month is also different, so you don't actually get bored with receiving the same thing over and over again.
However, there were two little things that make us prefer Keto Krate.
Firstly, they have different subscriptions to choose from, which means that you can get a delivery for as little as $20. With Keto Box, there is only one option for $40.
Secondly, Keto Krate just seems to have a little bit of a better edge when it comes to finding some really unique products. It's completely subjective, but we found a lot more surprises in those boxes.
Our Final Review of Keto Krate...
After going through the whole box, we were pleased with everything that emerged from the [month] Keto Krate. And this is typical of our experience with this product in any given month.
The people at Keto Krate seem determined to track down and include only the highest quality low carb, high-fat products out there. And that's just one more reason why this is an excellent idea for people determined to embrace the low-carb diet and lifestyle.
As we compared the contents to Keto Box, we did find that they are very similar. But Keto Krate just edged out ahead because of order size flexibility and providing a few more surprises.
So, if you are one of those people (most of us are anyways) that always need to snack on something out of the ordinary every other day, then getting a monthly subscription is the perfect solution to that.
Keto Krate has an amazing idea behind it, and we were really happy about it overall. This one is definitely a great way to go about your snacking needs.
We highly recommend at least trying it out, just to get a few great snack ideas.


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Opera has released version 34 of its browser for Windows and Mac OS released.In the current version of the Norwegian supplier has renamed the name of the "Discover" function in "News Feed" to make it claims to be more intuitive and accessible. Furthermore, Opera now supports MSE Audio (Audio / MPEG and Audio / AAC MIME types). This allows playback of Google Play Music and other similar services. In addition, the supplier has improved the download feature by having integrated several new features. So Downloads can now cancel immediately after their bumping again. If a download is interrupted by closing the browser, it can be immediately after the restart of Opera to continue. Opera for Mac now includes a "Share" button, which allows you to share a page using many applications on the computer. These include the mail program or Twitter.
All new features and changes can also click on the supplier's web site can be viewed.