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We love Barcelona it's one of my favourite cities in Europe. We have been lucky enough to visit Barcelona twice now and it is a city that does not stop surprising you. It is always bustling with locals and tourists alike. Everywhere you look there is something amazing and unique.
I read somewhere that the biggest mistake you can make when you visit Barcelona is not to look upwards and unfortunately I read this after we had already visited the first time. The second time I made sure I remembered this and I was stunned at what I had missed. From ground level all the way to the sky, there is always something to look at in Barcelona with kids. After booking our air ticket we set about finding things to do in Barcelona with kids. Is Barcelona the best place to go in Spain with kids?
The best place in Barcelona to stay with a family
When in Barcelona we choose to stay at Casa Consell Guesthouse. It was close to the city centre, had great public transport links, was fully self-contained. You could cook, do your washing and relax with TV and Wifi. Why look any further for great affordable family accommodation in Barcelona.
For more information and booking, prices click >HERE<
Let's begin the Barcelona with kids activities
Bike tour
We went on a bike tour through the streets of Barcelona and it was a fantastic way to see Barcelona with kids. On a bike tour in Barcelona, we were showed the Gothic and El Born quarters of the city (They are two of the most interesting places to stay in Barcelona).
While biking in Barcelona our tour headed down to Barcelonetta to cruise along the wide bike and pedestrian paths that line the coast. Barcelona is extremely bike friendly with bike lanes on even the busiest of the streets that criss-cross the city. This is a great family-friendly tour for kids in Barcelona. Another option is bike rental Barcelona and does it at your own pace.

Book your Barcelona Bike Tour Today
Our girls loved the bike tour. Barcelona is the perfect urban area to explore by bicycle. Ride along narrow and twisted streets, pass stunning buildings and admire unexpected hidden gems in the heart of the city on this 3-hour private tour. Your guide will take you into the old city, where you'll see more of the monuments and attractions that would be possible on foot.
For more information and booking click HERE.
Barcelona for kids – Cable car
The Barcelona Port cable car cable car runs from Barceloneta to the Montjuic station. You can get on the cable car at either end. The trip across takes 8 minutes. The cable car dates back to 1929. The red and white cabins can accommodate 20 people and crosses the port at a height of between 70 and 90 metres. The cable car provides amazing views of the Mediterranean coastline and it is a great thing to do in Barcelona for kids!
What to do in Barcelona – visit the Beach
The beaches at Barcelona were transformed for the 1992 Olympic games. Nowadays there are many sandy beaches that are great for swimming. The calm waters of the Mediterranean are perfect for kids and parents alike. A great family day out in Barcelona. You will usually find showers along the beach to wash off the salt water at the end of your day. There are so many families that make their way down to the beach on a warm day in Barcelona that your kids will find a friend or two!
How to get to the beach in Barcelona:
Which Barcelona Metro lines stop near Barcelona Beach?
Which Barcelona Train lines stop near Barcelona Beach?
Which do Barcelona Bus lines stop near Barcelona Beach?
What are the closest stations to Barcelona Beach?
- The closest stations to Barcelona Beach are:
- Platja Nova Icària is 207 meters away, 3 min walk
- Pl. Dels Campions is 348 meters away, 5 min walk
- Salvador Espriu-Jaume Vicens Vives is 372 meters away, 5 min walk
- Cementiri De L'Est – Carmen Amaya is 592 meters away, 9 min walk
- Cementiri De L'Est is 598 meters away, 9 min walk

Get your Barcelona Card for Discounts
The Barcelona Card allows you to explore and discover the city at your leisure with a whole host of advantages and free public transport! The Barcelona Card comes with a guidebook in 6 languages (Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, and Italian) that details the places to check out and the discounts and free offers available. You'll also receive a general map of Barcelona that shows where discounts and free offers can be found, as well as a map of the Metro.
For more information and booking click HERE.
Ferrari Land
Located just outside Barcelona is the newest biggest attraction on the Catalan landscape, Ferrari land Barcelona. Located at Port Aventure along with another theme park and water park Ferrari Land fits right in. Ferrari Land is over 70,000 square meters of fun and adrenaline. Barcelona Ferrari Land features 5 great rides especially for the kids who are not quite ready to take on the full paced attractions. For the more adventurous kids and teenagers, the park has 16 full paced rides to try out. The fastest is the Red Force clocking in at speeds of 180 kilometres an hour. Like all big-ticket attraction parks, there is shops, restaurants and stage shows for you to experience.
How to get there:
The resort has a stop in PortAventura World on the R-16 line run by Rodalies de Catalunya
Access PortAventura World from the A-7. Enter your starting point here and follow the directions to arrive at the resort in the easiest possible way.
Book your Ferrari Land Tickets <HERE>
Family friendly tours of Barcelona – Hop on hop off bus
Barcelona is a large city with many sites spread out all around the city. To use public transport to reach all the sites from the beach to Mount Juric from Park Güell to the famous La Rambla market requires lots of planning. Take the worry out of that especially if you're in Barcelona with toddlers.
Jump on the Barcelona hop on hop off bus and see the sites while stopping and visiting the ones that suit you. This is hands down one of the best things to do in Barcelona with kids. The kids get to ride the doubledecker bus, there is little walking involved and the whole family get to see the sights of Barcelona. It is such a smart way for your family to see Barcelona easily without navigating the metro system. This might just be the best way for a family day out in Barcelona.It is definitely one of the easiest family-friendly tours of Barcelona to do.
Book your seat on the Hop on hop off bus tour
Discover Barcelona at your own pace on a double-decker hop-on-hop-off bus tour! One convenient ticket is valid for two routes, each with stops at the best sites in Barcelona! A complimentary map and guide with the routes and stops will help you choose where to get off and where to stay on. You will also enjoy audio commentary in 12 different languages. It is the ultimate way to travel Barcelona with kids.
For more information and bookings click HERE.
Cafe at EL Court Englis
On the top floor of the EL Court Engles shop located on Plaza Espanya is a cafeteria. The cafeteria serves all sorts of yummy cakes and foods for lunch or just a snack. The real bonus of the Cafeteria is the all-encompassing view of Barcelona and if you don't buy food the view is free! (But I dare you to walk past the food stalls in the cafeteria and not buy something!) Having windows all round means you get a view of the Catalan capital. Window seats may be at a premium so if you spot one get it while you can! Just keep an eye out for people leaving. We loved sitting down and having a little snack while taking in the views. A visit is one of the great ideas for families in Barcelona

Things to do with kids in Barcelona – Cruise on Barcelona Harbour
We went for a short 1.5-hour cruise on Barcelona Harbour with Las Golondrinas. The cruise showed you around the harbour from places where cruise ships dock to where container ships unload. We made our way out of the harbour briefly into the calm waters of the Mediterranean sea. Both the girls loved the boat, we enjoyed the sun, the calm waters and cold drink onboard. This was one of our favourite things to do with for kids in Barcelona.
Cruise the Barcelona Harbour
Climb aboard the historic Las Golondrinas pleasure boat for a 90-minute cruise around the harbour and seafront of Barcelona, following a 125-year-old tradition. Las Golondrinas began its adventure in 1888, at the same time as the Barcelona Universal Exhibition, the completion of La Rambla, and the construction of the Columbus Monument. Looking for a unique view of things to see in Barcelona. A Barcelona Port cruise is a great experience.
For more information and booking click HERE.
Food in Barcelona
Being by the sea fresh seafood is on the menu at many places throughout Barcelona. One of the favourite dishes is seafood Paella. To find one of the best Paella's in Barcelona head to O'Toxo Tres Hermanos. It is located a few hundred meters off La Rambla. O'Toxo is a traditional Barcelona restaurant and it is where you will find, without a doubt, some of the best Tapas and Paella in the city. We can recommend this restaurant as we ate here 4 times during when visiting Barcelona. The seafood and chicken/seafood paella is a must. Do not buy the Paella on La Rambla you will only get the mass-produced version that comes frozen in a box. O'Toxo offers the real deal cooked from scratch while you wait. Nothing better than some cod cake tapas and paella washed down by some Sangria!
Things to do in Barcelona for kids – Barcelona Maritime Museum
Museums are great family attractions and the Maritime Museum is one of the best Barcelona family activities. The Maritime Museum is located just off the bottom of La Rambla near the Marina. The museum has plenty of displays from toy boats through the ages to a full-sized Gallion which absolutely amazed us all. Talk about a kid-friendly museum in Barcelona this is it. Displays include a wooden submarine through to model cruise liners that sailed the Atlantic out of Barcelona.
There are also video presentations that are displayed on the sides of the shipping containers that are located in one section of the display. Multimedia displays such as this are a great attraction for kids in Barcelona. They are spoken in Spanish but there are English subtitles. Just to be able to see the full-size replica of a Spanish Gallion makes this a must do in Barcelona.
Barcelona for kids – Gaudi Park
Gaudi Park is one of the kid-friendly museums in Barcelona. Its outdoors with plenty of room for kids. The girls loved all the different colours of Gaudi Park. They loved the red cliffs that all had a gorgeous purple bougainvillaea growing up the top. All of the mosaics that seemed to be everywhere and all the little houses. They loved walking and looking down over the park. We accessed Park Guell via the Hop on hop off bus tour with kids in Barcelona.
Barcelona with kids – La Barquera Market
Now, this can be a kids dream and a parent's worst nightmare. The lolly stalls in here are some of the most colourful you will ever see and they have everything a kid could ever want! (And just quietly a sugar lover too!) If lollies are not your thing then you can't go past a juice or the fruit stands.
They are just as magnificent and as colourful as the lolly stands. If you need it you will find it there. It is a market aimed at tourists so you must be very careful of pickpockets while you are there but it is worth a look. If you are staying for a little while in Barcelona with a family try and find a local market right near you. You will find it much cheaper and just as beautiful.
Things to do with kids in Barcelona - Barcelona Aquarium
Barcelona Aquarium is located at Port Vell / Maremágnum area of the city by the Harbour. You will be able to see the Barcelona Cable Car travelling above you. The Aquarium Barcelona consists of 35 tanks, 11,000 animals and 450 different species. An amazing at the aquarium in Barcelona features is an underwater tunnel that stretches 80 metres long and holds six million litres of water. It is certainly a one of kind feature as you move slowly around the tank on a travelator allowing you to take in all the species on display.
Don't wait, skip the line at Barcelona Aquarium.
The Barcelona Aquarium is located in Port Vell, the city's old harbour area, and is the world's most important marine leisure and education centre dedicated to Mediterranean undersea life. Book your priority access ticket for this unique attraction that has already been visited by more than 14 million people. The aquarium will appeal to teenagers in Barcelona as well as kids
For tickets and information click HERE.
Barrio Gótico Dragon Tour for Families
Go on a fun appealing adventure and discovery tour of Barcelona with your children. Mind you this is fun for the whole family. Search for hidden dragons and learn about their significance to Barcelona with a map and clues. The tour begins in the Born district and you will be asked to find the answers to questions like why half a house stands nearby or so many geese live by an abbey, as you play the game. The guides are very knowledgeable and multi-lingual. Take a walk through culture, history and heritage of the 'old town' Barcelona with kids in a fun way! This tour is amazing when in Barcelona with older kids.
Don't miss out on this Fun family Dragon tour.
Go on a discovery tour of Barcelona with your children. Uncover the hidden dragons and their special significance to the city with a map, compass and a few riddles.
For more information and booking click HERE.
Barcelona Packing List:
This list provides you with some essentials to pack for Barcelona. We have filled the list with live links to make shopping for some of these items much easier. Barcelona in the summer is very hot while in the winter its mild by European standards.
- Passport and/or national ID card (EU citizens)
- Driving licence
- Phrasebook
- Money belt
- Mobile phone (and charger)
- Earplugs for noisy weekend nights
- Walking shoes
- Bathing suit
- Swim towel
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Reading material
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Travel plug adaptor for Spain
We hope this article provides you with some great inspiration for things to do in Barcelona with kids If you have had enough of kids stuff you will find plenty to do inside and outside of Barcelona. There are some amazing galleries and restaurants to try or make a day trip from Barcelona. We are sure you will enjoy your time in this amazing city.
How to get to Barcelona
- Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain, Population 1.6 Million
- Barcelona airport is known as El-Prat Airport. It is located 12km from the city centre
- Barcelona El-Prat is a hub for Vueling and Level airlines.
- Barcelona is a focus city for Air Europa, Iberia, EasyJet, Norwegian and Ryanair
- You can check the prices of international flights to Barcelona with CheapOair.
- Direct trains from Madrid run daily
- Barcelona Nord Barcelona Sants are two main international/long-distance bus stations in Barcelona. Direct buses for over 11 countries and 20 domestic destinations arrive here. Book your bus today with GoEuro
- The Aerobús offers direct transfers from T1 and T2 to the city centre at Plaça Catalunya.
- You can book an airport transfer with Suntransfers who we have personally used on many occasions.
- You can reserve a rental car and have it waiting for you at El-Prat Barcelona Airport
Getting around Barcelona
- Barcelona is served by a comprehensive local public transport network that includes a metro, tram and bus network
- The largely underground Barcelona Metro network comprises twelve lines
- Buses in Barcelona are a major form of public transport, with extensive local, interurban and night bus networks
- You can buy tickets for individual journeys or if you intend taking more than 5 journeys on the metro or buses it's best to buy the T10 ticket
- The Barcelona Card offers free public transport and discounts to major attractions
Where to stay in Barcelona
- Barcelona has accommodation options for every budget from Hostels, to apartments and hotels rooms.
- You can search for Airbnb for Barcelona offerings. If you have never used Airbnb before get yourself $50 credit by signing and booking a stay right HERE
- Hotels in Barcelona generally start at around $220.00 night for a double room 3star and increase incrementally as the luxury rating rises towards the 5-star average price of $408.00
- You can compare and book your stay on Agoda, Hotels.com, Hotels Combined and Priceline
We hope you enjoyed this article from Wyld Family Travel. Please find 2 more articles below for your reading enjoyment. Just click the description to read.
About the Author
Mark Wyld is a father, Husband and traveller. Having been to over 30 countries worldwide I think I know a thing or 2 about travelling with kids. I have been writing about travel on our website for the last 4 years and have featured on numerous other websites. When I am not talking, dreaming and planning travel I can be found working in disability support


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Bead Art
Bali BeadsWritten by Staff Writer
Bali beads are one of the most popular kinds of beads today. They are made of sterling silver and are handmade in Bali, Indonesia. Each bead is painstakingly created by master silversmiths who have been creating these beads as a family tradition for generations. Recently, craftspeople in other countries have begun creating Bali-style beads because of their worldwide popularity, but only beads from Bali can truly bear the name.
There are Bali beads on the market that are not handmade, but cast. Try to stay away from these, as they are not as valuable as true handmade ones and do not have quite the same charm. Knowing that your beads are handmade by master craftspeople is a great feeling. Most of the people who make these beads depend on the profits for their livings.
Bali Beads Are Small Works of Art
The wonderful thing about these beads is the many different shapes in which they come. They range from simple to ornate and everything in between. Each bead is a small work of art. You can create really unique bracelets and necklaces using these beads. Whenever I wear my Bali bead jewelry, people comment and ask me questions.
The best place to buy Bali beads is online. If you buy from an online bead store, you will have the luxury of browsing the different styles and sizes from the comfort of home. Choose a store with a good selection, competitive prices, and a customer service phone number in case you have any questions about your order. Once you see the great selection available, you'll be using these beautiful beads in all of your jewelry projects.

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Improve Your Phone Communications for Greater Customer Service
Everyone in your business is a salesperson and the impression - positive or negative - each person makes is an advertisement for your business. This can add up to hundreds or thousands of advertisements delivered each day.
Listen to learn why your telephone attitude impacts the level of service you provide and how to achieve more positive and productive conversations when interacting with your valued customers. Presented by Jeannie Davis of Now Hear This Inc., an expert on phone communication for great customer service and brand building.
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Adelaide Oval is operated by the Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (SMA), in a unique joint venture between football (South Australian National Football League) and cricket (South Australian Cricket Association). The Oval is a historic landmark and has been one of Australia's premier sporting and entertainment venues since 1871. The Riverbank Stand was built in 2013 as part of a AUD 535 million redevelopment of Adelaide Oval that has delivered a world-class stadium with an increased seating capacity of 53,500.
For such a revered sporting attraction as the Adelaide Oval, providing the most effective protection for the Riverbank Stand was our top priority.
Long-lasting corrosion protection, exceptional color and gloss retention, visual appearance, and the preservation of the Oval's heritage were key factors in the owner's specification. Other than coating protection, environmental considerations, such as being low VOC and isocyanate-free for the public areas, were a fundamental measurement of the project's success for this world-class sporting stadium.
To satisfy the SMA's comprehensive requirement, we recommended the PPG PSX 700 engineered polysiloxane. As a unique blend of organic, epoxy-based and inorganic siloxane-based systems, it is perfectly suited to iconic structures such as the Adelaide Oval where corrosion resistance is essential but aesthetics and image are also important to the public's perception of the venue.
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Ongoing maintenance costs are also reduced due to its unlimited recoat window. Requiring no sandblasting, the coating simply requires a wash, dry and recoat with another coat of the PPG PSX 700 topcoat, thereby saving future maintenance time and money for owner.
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Even the crappiest place in Switzerland looks like a fairy tale land. I wish it weren't so expensive to live there.
what a beautiful view, where is this located?
oops .. now I saw it's in Switzerland, sorry.


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DUI Risk Increases During Summer Months/
With summer parties and travels it's important to remember to drive sober.
There will be an increased presence of Ohio State Highway Patrol on the roads, so all road trips across the country and in the state of Ohio should be done without any traces of drugs or alcohol.
Young drivers will find themselves with more time on the road during summer vacation so it's vital to explain that even a few drinks before getting behind the wheel can have life changing consequences.


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Happy Birthday to <lj user="mzdt"> may you live long and prosper (I started typing this entry yesterday, when this first line was pertinent; but he should still live long and prosper).
On a different note here's an argument for atheism:
Walking back from church on Sunday I fell down (no idea how - one minute I was vertical, the next I was doing splits on the pavement, (sucking air in the shocked way of people who have no idea what hit them or in what manner the heels of their boots betrayed them) looking up at sky and Z's enquiring face through the red hazy fog of PAIN which happened to be shooting up my leg. (Curse you spiritual leanings! Without you I'd have just stayed in bed and sustained no worse mishap than being lovingly chewed by cats!)
I allowed myself to be picked up and supported home, while my legs and upper lip wobbled. From there on it was a gradual spiral into ever more emoness (highlight - crying as I did the dishes, tears falling off my face to mix with the suds like something out of a Laura Esquivel novel) and hobbling around the house like a pirate with a wooden leg. (Benefits - being able to go 'arrr, arrrr, matey' to the cats; not going into work on Tuesday and proving that you can indeed spend a whole day lying about the house in your negligee and it will only improve the day)
And it all went on in this sorrowful and decadent manner until Z decided to upstage my pity party by having a misunderstanding with a fence and coming home with a bruise roughly the size of the Indian subcontinent blossoming upon his manly thigh.
So verily, verily we are a bruised and dented household, including the cats. Big Cat came home looking like a miner, from rolling in the mud and fighting the other cats, while Kitten keeps banging her head into every available door in her mad rush to get Outside, so perhaps her seeming goldfish-like memory is explained by all this repeated head trauma.Anyway though, on a not unrelated note here is a list of my New Year's Resolutions:
I give my honourable communist word (the pledge they used to make us do in school) that this year I shall:
1. Wear makeup
2.Develop some sort of skincare regimen
3. Style my hair
4. Experiement with what happens when a lady and a man like each other in that special way without the benefit of contraception (although not until later in the year until it seems reasonably clear that neither party has the benefit of malaria)
5. Learn how to walk properly.


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Emergency Valve Stem Repair Replacement from Colby. Imagine you're on the trail and your wheel gets hung up on a tree root and the valve stem snaps off. Traditionally, you'd have to pull the tire off the bead to push a replacement valve stem through the inside of the wheel. And that's IF you remembered to carry spare valve stems!
Instead, pack one or two of these rescue valves with your recovery gear. They mount from the outside of your wheel and are a permanent replacement valve stem. They work with all wheels with tubeless tires. The 1/2" brass hex nut or the plastic wing nut tighten in seconds for a quick fix that will last as long as your wheel.
In fact, the first thing we do at the shop when we get new wheels for our off-road rigs is install a set of these. We prefer the brass hex nut as the plastic wing nut is more prone to breaking (but works great in an emergency when you leave your tools in your other rig).


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The Terraces are proud to announce
In the days before punk rock tunes became the stuff of new wave in discos, it once revelled with injection. It gave the youth of yesterday's society a voice and an identity, a powerful will and a sense of pride. It could not be beaten down or subjected to. The assumption amongst punk rockers was that their music was an expression and rebellion against all things conservative. A time not so long ago when loud guitars and big choruses changed the world forever. A time when the change was heard from the terraces of football grounds and night clubs. Through this passion and punk-rock ethos often referred to as "rebel rousing" we come to a band that takes its name and identity from this very source: The Terraces
The honesty of working class life: unbridled football passion: street-life serenades written about suburban life: anthemic yet snarling punk at its raucous best. Straight forward and uncomplicated yet still with a hint of intimidation. This isn't any old tedious, domesticated or aspirational punk. The Terraces are back to basics, pissed off and give the ears no quarter. Their lyrics create vignettes of working-class life with endearing honesty and they draw bitter and uncompromising conclusions on the times we live in.
The Terraces are an eloquent, driven sound marked by rich and succinct guitar work by Dean Tsolondres, punctuated with intelligent drumming. Buckley's voice is relentless, reminiscent of punk legends such as Joe Strummer and Jimmy Pursey. Any fans that revel in a street-punk sound and an honest, warts 'n' all approach, will have appreciated the perfectly exemplified attitude on their recent debut self-titled album and will be no-doubt frothing at the mouth in anticipation for their imminent new EP.
The boys are back in August, touring with Electric River touring their brand new EP – Extra Time, stay tuned for a brand new video clip due to be released in a couple of weeks.
Here is what the press had to say about their début album and single just to whet your appetites further.
7/ 10
Paul Moody
Classic Rock Issue 173 Summer 2012 pg 107
It's easy to forget that in the days before punk became the stuff of Olympic opening ceremonies it once revelled with injection.
It's a lesson not lost on former One Way System frontman Gary Buckley, who vents his spleen here on a series of terrific Clash-inspired anthems, backed by a crack band marshalled superbly by D4 producer Kalju Tonuma.
It's unquestionably time-warped, but there's no doubting the sincerity of the bristling street-life serenades.
Short Back & Sides – think Malcolm Owenfronting Sham – comes complete with a lyrical nod to The Likely Lads, while rabble-rousing stand-out The Internationals is as rowdy as the Gaslight Anthem at kicking-out time.
And anyone still wondering where all the boot-boys went need look no further than 25 Years, on which Buckley bellows: ' Two nil down when half-time comes', proving that some things never change.
Review by: Steve Fallows – August 4, 2012
Anglo Australian four piece The Terraces have launched onto the scene with this very impressive ten track debut effort. Led by former One Way System frontman Gary Buckley, they have produced undoubtedly one of the finest punk albums you will hear this year, and quite possibly for quite a few years previous.
From the moment that 'The Internationals' starts up to the very last notes of 'Victoria' the album does not let up at all. Songs like the opener, 'The Union' (which was the lead single) and '25 Years' are almost perfect in the way they balance the infectious melodies with a 70's / 80's punk edge. Vitriolic at times, but never too harsh. Melodic but with enough threat to distance itself from much of the current scene.
Aside from the first track, 'Short Back & Sides' has he most immediately memorable refrain, using the theme from the Likely Lads for the inspiration to its chorus.
Taking obvious influences from the likes of the Ramones and the Sex Pistols as well as having more than a hint of Rancid and Dropkick Murphys (minus the Irish sound). Producer Kalju Tonuma (Killing Joke, The D4, The Living End) described the band as loud proud straight up and honest, and that fits the bill perfectly.
This is a collection of anthemic yet snarling punk at its raucous best. Straightforward and uncomplicated, radio friendly enough to give them the chance of plenty of airplay, yet still has that hint of intimidation that hundreds of current punk bands would do well to learn from. It's always good to hear something new that you like, but to hear something this impressive is indeed a joy. You hear hints and tastes of many old bands and tracks during the half hours running time, and once in your mind they will stay there for days.
Duncan Finn
Vive Le Rock (Magazine)
English/Australian punk rockers unleash strutting début
Formerly founding One Way System in England, the first band to sign to Cherry Red's Anagram label and enjoy chart success in the 80's in the UK and Europe, Gary Buckley has now moved to Melbourne and got together a new band of old school punks. From the band name and the chants "United! United!" at the end of the opener "The Internationals", there's certainly an Oi! influence. However, the reggae-influenced punk stomp of "Care About Nothing" and the raucous "Union" show this four-piece have got a few tricks up their sleeves. However, for better or worse, it's mostly stripped back, simple and punchy – see the football-referencing '25 Years' and the self-explanatory 'The Hustler'. The aggression is matched with melody throughout though, making this an enjoyable listen to sing along with a fist in the air.
By Steve DIY Streetvoice UK
THE TERRACES – Union: Since this track fell into my hands last night I haven't been able to listen to anything else. This catchy slab of punk rock has really gotten in my head. I love it. If you ever imagine a cross between the Alarm, Big Country and the Clash then the Terraces would certainly come to mind. Gaz Buckley who was an original member of One Way System really grabs you with his vocals. However let's not forget the rest of the band who play with so much love and passion. If I was to form a band then I would love a sound like the Terraces have. Watch out for the forthcoming album. 9.5/10
THE TERRACES – S/T: After hearing the 'Union' single I was hoping the album would arrive shortly after and I didn't have to wait long! Would the album live up to my expectations? The Terraces album has surpassed all expectations. I love it! I wished there would have been more tracks on here but I guess quality is better than quantity. For me the Terraces are everything that is missing from punk rock these days. While so many bands try to outdo the likes of Discharge it's great to see a band go back to their roots and write great tunes. For example listen to 'Short Back And Sides' and that wouldn't be out of place on the debut Clash album. Then there's tracks such as 'Union', '25 Years', 'Dundas Street', 'The International' and 'What Can I say'. Brilliant! If you want to hear a band that upholds the true spirit of punk then I suggest you give the Terraces debut album a listen! 10/10
Ross Ferrone Rock-Regeneration
Union is the first single to be lifted from the self-titled album by London/Melbourne Punks 'The Terraces'. With a moniker like that one is immediately drawn to memories of late 70′s Britain. Former One Way System singer Gary Buckley (vox) has a distinct vocal style with echoes of one J. Strummer.
The lyrics are honest,heartfelt and have a whiff of working class life. There is real energy in his vocal delivery, you get the feeling they really mean what they say. The song itself reminds me of The Wildhearts at their anthemic best (that's if Ginger was a cockney)! This song I feel would appeal to a wide range of Punk Rock Fans,from those like myself hankering the days of the Pistols et al, to the likes of Dropkick Murphy's fans. With 'old school' Punk back in vogue and a Jubilee just around the corner the time is right for The Terraces. We look forward to their live shows if this is just a taster.
Nuno Saque Ferreira – Altsounds
Hailing from England and the working class suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, punk rockers THE TERRACES – Fronted by punk icon Gary Buckley (ex-One Way System) – release their first single 'Union' THIS WEEK!! The single is taken from their debut self-titled album which is due to hit stores on April 30th and is accompanied by an awesome new video.
Produced by legendary producer Kalju Tonuma (Killing Joke, The D4, The Living End) THE TERRACES' debut album is a punk rock bullet. From the punk fuelled stamp and swing of 'Care About Nothing' to the fist in the air anthem 'Union', they play a raucous, foot stomping brand of punk rock.
With a gritty, urban sound that brings to mind everyone from The Gaslight Anthem to The Clash, THE TERRACES are 'no frills' in the best possible way. Simply put, they couldn't be further from the over produced gloss that passes for Punk in 2012!
As a founding member of the band 'One Way System' Gary (THE TERRACES' vocalist) became the first band to sign to Cherry Red's 'Anagram' label (Anti Nowhere League, Meteors, UK Subs, Vibrators, The Exploited, Alien Sex Fiend etc). With chart positions throughout the UK and Europe 'One Way System' helped Gary secure his position as a true punk icon. And with THE TERRACES he shows he has no intention of delivering anything other than 100% raucous energy and infectious melody!
Having signed to BLAST RECORDS earlier this year, THE TERRACES, are readying themselves for an all out assault on British shores.
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So there I was just a few short weeks ago on these same hallowed pages lamenting the fact that my fave Aussie punks The Living End had effectively become a mainstream pop band on their last album 'The Ending Is Just The Beginning Repeating', when what should pop through the Uber mailbox but this storming 10 track debut from Melbourne quartet The Terraces, and suddenly I have an all new fave bunch of Aussie punks to tell you all about.
Produced by Kaliju Tonuma (who has worked with the likes of Killing Joke, The D4 and The Living End) what you have here ladies and gentlemen is the "must hear punk rock album of 2012", produced by three Australian's and a certain British frontman you may have already have come across in the distant past (but more of this later). From anthemic opener 'The Internationals' through to the menacing swagger of closing track 'Victoria' each track on this self-titled debut is a solid blast of punk rock that will leave you marvelling at how great music can be when it is kept straightforward and direct. This is music played from the heart that doesn't take any prisoners along the way.
So what do The Terraces actually sound like? Well imagine the best parts of Sham 69 or Cock Sparrer sandwiched in bewteen some D Generation and Heavy Metal Kids and then add just a smidgeon of The Almighty, give them some razor sharp tunes to play and you won't be too far off the mark.
And you couldn't get a better introduction to The Terraces than the aforementioned album opener 'The Internationals', sounding as timeless as all great rock 'n' roll music does, frontman Gary (Gene) Buckley (you getting the clues?) stamps his presence all over a guitar lick that immediately has me checking to see if Richard Bacchus has played on the album. 'The Internationals' is a three minute lesson in what it sounds like when a band "plays to win" and why the fuck should they "ever want fit in" when they sound this good eh?
Just when I start to get the feeling that things can only go downhill from here, up pops the album's second track 'Care About Nothing' with Buckley now adapting to a vocal approach more akin to say Gary Holton, and here I think the one time One Way System/Horse (London)/Head Inc man (yup Gary is indeed THAT Gary Gene sleaze rock fans) has finally found his true spiritual home, spitting out cockney-barra-boy lyrics over a skanking track that could easily have fallen off, say 'Anvil Chorus'. The Terraces may be an Australian band, but the tales of George Best, and The Likely Lads' that make up '25 Years' sound about as British as they come, and this is perhaps one of the most endearing qualities of The Terraces music when so many other bands playing this type of stuff look across the North Atlantic for their influences.
With the straightforward and direct approach to songwriting meaning that no track passes the 3 minutes 30 seconds mark, it is the album's first single 'Union' (clocking in a 3:28) that is perhaps the only track that I feel like skipping, but then again it also possesses a melody that has been stuck in my (suede) head for the best part of 2 weeks now so it is by no means a shabby affair. Maybe it's just a little bit too Almighty sounding (Gary having toured with said band many times in the past) for a band that can deliver their own killer blows. And these knuckle-duster hard musical punches continue to rain down think and fast as 'The Hustler', 'Dundas St' and 'What Can I Say' all thunder by leaving you humming their choruses after just one listen.
In the run up to the end of this review I'd been scribbling down loads of other musical reference points for tracks like 'Short Back And Sides' 'Let's Go' and 'Victoria', but I really don't see the point in spoiling the musical journey of discovery that awaits you when you listen to 'The Terraces' in its totality. This is an album so essential that I went out and purchased a proper copy (you can get it direct from their record label via the link below) to replace my promo, so I now own it twice. You may wonder is that actually a sane and rational thing to do? Well in this age of all seater stadium rock 'n' roll sterility The Terraces are a welcome return to the ruck 'n' roll days of yore and it's always handy when you have a mob this brutal on your side, and in your record collection.


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Tuesday 5th June 2018. 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ Mary Ogilvy Theatre, St Anne's College, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HS
Talking Black in America follows the unique circumstances of the descendants of American slaves and their incredible impact on American life and language. Speech varieties from the African American community reflect the imprint of African language systems, the influences of regional British and Southern American dialects, and the creativity and resilience of people living through oppression, segregation and the fight for equality.
"The status of African American speech has been controversial for more than a half-century now, suffering from persistent public misunderstanding, linguistic profiling, and language-based discrimination. We wanted to address that and, on a fundamental level, make clear that understanding African American speech is absolutely critical to understanding the way we talk today."
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"African-American language is central to American life, yet it continues to be widely misunderstood and marginalized. A new documentary from the Language and Life Project at NC State draws on decades of research to remedy our understanding."
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Filmed across the United States, 'Talking Black in America' is a startling revelation of language as legacy, identity and triumph over adversity. With Reverend Jeremiah Wright , DJ Nabs
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- Dr Heath Rose, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of Oxford
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- Dr Walt Wolfram, Distinguished University Professor, Department of English, North Carolina State University. Executive Producer of the documentary (via pre-recorded address).
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Recently, as you may be aware, we decorated for the Solstice holidays. It's been a hectic year and we're looking forward to some down time where we can rejuvenate and look forward to the year to come. It was cold and raining most of the day and as I've been reorganizing the garage (basically took everything off the walls and started fresh) I'm truly grateful for a warm house house and time with my family, especially my wife.
Retirement (since October 31, this year) has been an interesting journey. I've cut way back on coffee (from six to eight cups a day) to two or three and I find that I'm having breakfast later…now around 9:00 am or so instead of as soon as I arrived at the office at 6:00 am. As each day passes I realize that I can't drift like I have been for the last month and that instituting some structure back into my day to day activities is a good thing.
Today's Daily Photos: Decorations Beneath the Mantle (both were taken on a monopod in ambient light)
Both images contain a number of favorites.
In Red there at wooden clogs from Hollond that a friend brought my wife, the moon and sun, and hearts, an all time favorite. The inscriptions on the clog are names of all the ferrets we've had over the years (13 at one time).
In Hemlock are more hearts and a gold sprig of Hemlock
May peace and joy be with you.
Red (Nikon Df, 55mm macro-Nikkor, ISO 1600, 1/40 @ f5.6
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text: CEU's international student body, as well as the Hungarian public, have protested in support of the university [Tamas Kovacs/MTI via AP] The Central European University, a Hungarian-American school that has been under fire from Hungary's right-wing government, plans to open a satellite campus in Vienna, Austria. "The memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vienna, which will be presented to our Board of Trustees at the end of this week, is an initial step towards expanding our university's operations," said a statement from CEU. The university is accredited in the United States and Hungary and issues diplomas valid in both countries. It was founded in 1991 and is funded by George Soros, an American billionaire originally from Hungary known for his support of liberal causes. The Hungarian government, headed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, says the university is in violation of a 2017 amendment to the country's education law - often called "Lex CEU" - that requires universities to offer classes in every country in which they're accredited. The Hungarian accreditation board re-accredited CEU's Hungarian operations in February, causing many to mistakenly believe the university would continue operations in Budapest. Also, CEU quietly began offering classes on the Bard University campus in New York State in early 2018, which some thought would fulfill the government's requirements. A Hungarian government spokesperson told Al Jazeera there was still no agreement in place that would allow for CEU to continue operations in Hungary. Targeted campaigns Opponents of the law said it specifically targeted CEU, which is known for its support of refugees, the Roma minority, and the European Union. Refugees and the Roma minority decry what they say are discriminatory policies from the Orban government, which has ruled Hungary since 2010. Soros has also been the target of government-funded campaigns that say he wants to settle millions of refugees and "Middle Easterners" in Hungary to change the country's demographics. {articleGUID} "The MOU provides the opportunity, but the CEU community will make decisions together on what university activities are appropriate for our third campus, and determine the timing," the statement said. It remains unclear whether the university will be welcomed by Austria's government, which is headed by a centre-right party in a coalition with the far-right Freedom Party. The Freedom Party takes a hardline stance against immigration and is considered a Euro-sceptic group. The Freedom Party controls the ministries of foreign affairs, interior and defence. However, the city of Vienna says CEU is more than welcome. "For Vienna as a university city, cooperation with the CEU offers the opportunity of the century," Vienna's Mayor Michael Haupl said. The Listening Post Viktor Orban and Hungary's faltering media opposition SOURCE: Al Jazeera News Hungary Education Europe


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Alright. Enough said 'hangat-hangat tahi ayam'. Where shall I begin with. Hmm..mm, let see Aha! Christmas is coming! SO EXCITING!! My first Christmas with you! Isn't that an extreme case. Heeheehh. At the same time I'm also thrill for my career in the Lion's. One step ahead. Yups! Yups! Am really making the best of everything I have right now. I do not mind if I have to waste money, time and go through fuss and hassle and tussle just as long at the end of the day I make this relationship worth while. How time pass. It's end of the year, yet another year for us to look forward too. I feel as though I am rushing to meet all ends just to spend and have more quality time with you. Because I now bare the challenge and consequences come what may when the time comes you should be ready to pack your bags and luggage to leave for Calgary. Is what I am guessing true? I've never talk or spoke about this as I know no matter how it will and would still be hovering me. I will never change the fact that you would go for better! and for US*. I hate the fact that soon very soon you will leave me just when and how I felt while I am apart from you just like now. Even though it's bitter but I've come to succumb this with communication method. Thank goodness we have technology that works wonders. Like I did said and have told you, 'It's going to be Canada vs New Zealand'. Fingers cross! Hopefully everything works fine. I am indefinite awaits for Christmas. It's going to be fun. I am just waiting, waiting, waiting and awaits when the clock strikes 12 past on 24th night.
You're in my arms
And all the world is calm
The music playing on for only two
So close together
And when I'm with you
So close to feeling alive
A life goes by
Romantic dreams will stop
So I bid mine goodbye and never knew
So close was waiting, waiting here with you
And now forever I know
All that I wanted to hold you
So close
So close to reaching that famous happy end
Almost believing this was not pretend
And now you're beside me and look how far we've come
So far we are so close
How could I face the faceless days
If I should lose you now?
We're so close
To reaching that famous happy end
And almost believing this was not pretend
Let's go on dreaming for we know we are
So close
And still so far
Hugs & Kisses,
Ps: Ehh..I did my homework already ahh. So how? Wanatanmee???


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Of all of the things that get me riled up, almost nothing upsets me more than women tearing each other down. It could very well be the biggest threat to feminism, as it actively prevents the advancement of women as a whole. It is completely antithetical to everything that feminism stands for. You know what I'm talking about: female competition. Girl-on-girl hate. Cat fights. "She's such a bitch/whore/slut/prude." All of the petty quarrels and gossiping that are so ubiquitous in the relationships of teenage girls (and are sometimes carried into adulthood). Mainstream media & culture encourage female competition in a variety of ways, often by sexualizing so-called "cat fights." The Bud Light commercial that is forever burned in my mind, for example, features two women getting in an argument that leads to them ripping off each other's clothes and "fighting" (humping) in a mud pit. In the end, the whole scenario ends up being merely a fantasy thought up by some guys at a bar. This is just one poignant example of the glorification of female competition – a phenomenon that pits women against each other, often for the benefit of men.
From Cinderella and Snow White to Mean Girls, the central theme of female competition hasn't changed much over the years. Most commonly we see women fighting over, you guessed it, men. Because as women, our lives revolve around "getting the man" – we are inadequate otherwise. In the always endearing classic Cinderella, we see jealousy rage in her stepsisters and stepmother as Cinderella is courted by the prince because of her mysterious beauty. The entire plot centers on who will win the prince's affection – a prize that Cinderella's stepsisters will do anything to acquire. See below, the scene in which her stepsisters rip apart the outfit she meticulously sewed with the help of her animal friends:
Cinderella doesn't have much going for her besides her beauty, but that's enough to make her lustful stepsisters mad with jealousy. Snow White paints a similar scenario. The Queen positively loathes Snow White because her Magic Mirror reveals that Show White has out-competed her as "the fairest in the land." The Magic Mirror of course, which speaks with a man's voice, represents the male gaze. The Queen decides she must completely eliminate her competition (read: MURDER) in order to reacquire her title as "most beautiful." She takes jealousy to a whole new level as she attempts to poison Snow White and prevent her from connecting with the Prince (who will surely court her because she is so lovely, submissive and domestic).
Our modern day stories still address the same theme. One of my favorite movies of all time (and probably yours too) is Mean Girls, brought to us by the wonderful Tina & Amy. This movie is great because it highlights everything that is wrong with female competition and demonstrates the dire consequences of girls turning on one another. We see sabotage, back-stabbing, name-calling, slut-shaming, gossiping, and even physical violence – female competition in every form imaginable. And of course, a central plotline involves the fight for the guy, Aaron Samuels. Lindsay Lohan's character will do almost anything to win his affection, even if she has to flunk math and put her friendships in jeopardy. She becomes so obsessed with getting what she wants that she loses sight of everything else that is important: namely her dignity.
Tina Fey's intervention with the girls after the Burn Book is discovered has a deeply embedded feminist message: if we can't respect each other, how can we expect to gain the respect of men? That's the problem with female competition. When we tear each other down, we give men the opportunity to take advantage of us. We give them the opportunity to sexualize us and marginalize us. We become "crazy bitches" who will never be taken seriously. The whole climate of girl hate in high school is terrifyingly pervasive and real. I've been a part of it. When life gets boring, conversation turns to gossip. I'm ashamed of the things I have said and listened to in high school that were just, well, mean. I remember the cat fights in the school hallway; especially the ones between black girls (of course, race plays a role worth discussing as well). These fights were like an entertainment spectacle for the student body. Reality television profits from making spectacles of women in the same way (e.g. Jersey Shore).
When it's not fighting over boys, it's criticizing or comparing other girls' appearances. "I can't believe she's wearing that" or "Her new haircut is so ugly" or "Her makeup makes her look like a clown" or "She would be so pretty if she wasn't so fat." In high school, you can literally be criticized for almost anything related to appearance. From weight to hair to makeup to clothes and accessories, girls judge each other like it's their JOB. It's petty and it's cruel and it continues to tear us apart. And adult women do it as well. I've witnessed it first-hand. I know women who still sit around for hours and talk shit about other women they know, criticizing their appearance and sexual behavior (as if that is any of their business). It is mind-numbing to listen to but utterly appalling to think about when one considers the implications. When we call each other ugly sluts we are perpetuating the devaluing of women that is so rampant in our society. If we don't take each other seriously, how can we expect anyone else to?
I've decided to do a few things to change my own behavior in hopes of growing into a better feminist and human being. Feel free to join me, if you'd like.
- Drop the B word: Starting now, I am going to make a conscious effort not to call other women bitches. Long term I'd like to completely eliminate the word from my vocabulary. When it is used as slur against women I don't want to have anything to do with it. Besides, the English language has so many more eloquent words to choose from.
- Stop gossiping: It's none of your business. I find that I am less and less interested in gossip as I've grown older, thankfully. When you're so worried about other people's lives you tend to forget that you have your own. I know for certain that I have enough of my own problems – I don't have the time or energy to devote to dissecting other people's lives. And frankly, listening to gossip bores me.
- Stop judging: And stop comparing yourself to other females. There is no competition, so there is no winner. We don't need to ask our "magic mirror" who is the most beautiful, because in doing so we submit to the power of the male gaze at the cost of our own self-worth. Starting now, I am also going to make a conscious effort not to criticize other women based on their appearance (whether vocally or in my mind).
- Start supporting & encouraging: Lift up women around you instead of tearing them down. Start with your friends and family, and be a genuine supporter of their endeavors. I know that I need to work on this myself. Strangers deserve the same respect. Be kind to those you meet instead of judgmental.
There is so much more that I'd like to say here, but I just want to emphasize that the consequences of Mean Girl culture are severe and real. Words can hurt more than anything else and self-harm is far too common among teenage girls. This is serious stuff. And when we look at the big picture, tearing each other down is doing nothing to advance the feminist cause. We have got to stick together and treat each other with the respect that we all deserve.


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I've recently done some housekeeping in my personal life. I had been holding on to people who were really just bringing me down. I tend to do that sometimes. I'm sort of a hoarder of memories. I base relationships on the good times I had with the person, rather than the present relationship we have. Today, in honor of the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday, I've decided to love myself enough to take out the trash.
The fact of the matter is that some people are toxic for your happiness. I don't know about you, but some people who were in my life stole the joy right from it whenever we came in contact. I kept giving myself excuses as to why I needed to keep that person in my life, but the truth is, no one is entitled to your friendship. Friendship should be earned. The amount of time or trails and tribulations that a person's been through with someone should not be the determining factor to the future of the relationship. The quality should. How does that person make you feel? It took me years to learn this and I'm sure it's something I'll be working on forever, but so far, I learned there were at least 5 types of people I needed to remove from my life immediately. They consisted of:
1- the flip flopper
This is the person who was my best friend one day and a stranger the next. I never knew where we stood. If I made plans with the flip flopper, I was never sure if she was going to show up, if she was going to cancel on me at the last minute, or worst, just plain old stand me up. She had to go.
2 – the deadbeat
This is the person who was never there for me. I had a party, she didn't show up. I called in a time of need, she didn't pick up. In fact the only reason I knew what's even going on in her life was because I still followed her on Instagram – so why even do that? She had to go.
3- the debby downer
This person had nothing nice to say. When I told her about my dreams, she told me several reasons why my dreams would not come true. When I was feeling good about my outfit, she pointed out the flaws. For every uplifting thing I said, she said an even stronger negative rebuttal… she had to go.
4- the annoyance
This person just plain old irked my soul. The things she said, the things she did, even the stuff she wore, they all annoyed me. When I saw her face pop across my Instagram, I rolled my eyes. She simply got on my nerves, so she had to go.
5- the User
This person tried to suck me dry and spit me out. She was only my friend to see what she could gain from me, but never had anything to bring back to the table. If I was planning a trip, she wanted to ride but didn't want to help pay. If I was planning a business venture, she wanted to partner, but didn't want to work. When she needed something, she called me, but if she wasn't in need, she fell off the face of the earth… she had to go.
These types of people added no value to my life. While we were friends, I always found myself giving way more than I could ever receive. I had to let them go. I cut all ties and I'm not looking back. If you've been there before, you've tried to repair the relationship but it's just not working, let dying things die. Stop trying to bring something that's on its last leg back to life. Make room for stronger healthier relationships, and let the unhealthy ones go.
Did I miss any? Who are the types of people that you've cut out your life today?
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"Youth Entering Foster Care" Film Premiere
June 15, 2009: Foster Youth Incorporated will be hosting a film premiere of their first film, "Youth Entering Foster Care", on June 24, 2009 from 5-6:30 pm at the Charles Theater in Baltimore. It is free and open to all.
"Youth Entering Foster Care" is a half hour film which briefly tells the story of two siblings entering the foster care system and the CINA (foster care) court process. It ends with testimonials of youth currently or formally in foster care.
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This project is supported in part by a Special Projects grant from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Department of Family Administration; the Department of Human Resources, Brenda Donald, Secretary; and the Abell Foundation.
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The ten-year Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant for the University of New Mexico's Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy has ended and the Center is about to complete the process of transition by the end of July to its new enterprise — the UNM Center for Social Policy.
The primary mission of the RWJF Center for Health Policy at UNM was to identify, train and graduate doctorate students primarily of color that focus on racial and ethnic health disparities.
Over the ten year period the grant helped 26 doctorate graduates from UNM across the social sciences all trained in racial and ethnic health disparities and research.
"We are very proud of our success rate over that period of a decade as among our 26 graduates we have placed some of these folks as faculty at institutions like Stanford University, the University of Arizona and most recently the University of North Carolina's School of Policy, which for the departments have been some of their best placements for Ph.Ds ever in the history of their programs," said Gabriel Sanchez, the executive director for the center.
Sanchez said about three or four years ago the Foundation made a strategic decision on their part to revamp all their human capital programs across the country, and they decided to end UNM's grant, along with 19 other programs being funded by the Foundation,.
"Keeping in mind the cost and expenditures being paid for the large number of students," Sanchez said, "I think the Foundation is moving towards more of a virtual model of training where they can have massive cohorts like a hundred graduates at a time, but with much less touch and training."
The new Center for Social Policy will essentially oversee a number of smaller existing research institutes that all focus on applied policy research. The most well-known among them include the Cradle to Career Policy Institute (formerly known as CEPR).
"The CSP will coordinate applied policy activity across all different entities and will maintain the training mission of Ph.D students," Sanchez said.
Part of their justification for moving the RWJF Center for Health Policy to Center for Social Policy is broadening the umbrella for students' participation level in the new center.
"Now ahead of us is not just health policy, but any social policy that includes education, immigration, environmental policy, water policy, etc. and I think part of it is that UNM as an institution realizes that we need to do more training in public policy," Sanchez said.
He said the center comes at a critical time in the state.
"I think we are essentially trying to fill that void by being really a place to go for state legislators, governors, and state agencies to come when they need assistance and help in making policy decisions," he said.
Tasawar Shah is the news reporter at the Daily Lobo. He can be contacted at email@example.com or on Twitter @tashah_80.


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This is a stylish, small hotel off the beaten track, ideal for those who are looking to get away from it all and experience real Sardinia.
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The staff are very friendly and the restaurant, with personal table service, has daily changing menus using local seasonal ingredients. There are also some good local restaurants nearby.


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I was hoping to find out some advice. I was diagnosed with Graves' disease, and i had a thyroidectomy (6 years ago) I am currently on Eltroxin (Levothyroxine) 175 mcg.
i'm suffering many syndromes. Depression, hair loss, skin issues but the worst symptoms is gaining weight.
now i thought adding T3 could help (Thyroid-S instead of Eltroxin)
latest results below:
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I tried LCHF diet and low calories diet and both did not help
and i'm walking 30 mins daily
I have gained 25 kg in the past 6 years and this makes my mood at its worst
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Sturdy design that adapts to you. The Days Fortis Rollator benefits from a robust design and feels incredibly sturdy when in use. The seat height can be adjusted independently so it can be customised to achieve the most comfortable sitting position.
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Hennepin County, Minnesota voted for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump by a margin of more than two to one (429,288 to 191,770.) Now, their liberal views are coming back to haunt them as a terrifying disease outbreak is creating a whole new set of disturbing statistics there.
According to The New York Times, Hillary Clinton won the state of Minnesota by more than two points overall. Barack Obama carried the liberal state by more than seven points. Hennepin County, which contains Minneapolis, is perhaps the most liberal and is certainly paying the price.
WND reports the following frightening news coming out of the Gopher State:
An outbreak of measles is sweeping through a community of Somali refugees in Minnesota and the growing number of cases may be starting to test the limits of the Hennepin County healthcare system.
According to reports from the health commissioner's office, there are now 30 cases of children in Hennepin County who have been diagnosed with measles, and 28 of them are Somali children who have not been vaccinated. All of the cases involve children 5 years of age and younger.
There have been 10 new cases of measles reported in Hennepin County in just the last four days.
Sadly, the outbreak is spreading into Ramsey and Stearns counties, where two additional cases have been reported. All of these cases, with the exception of one, involve unvaccinated children. Reportedly, pediatric cancer treatments at Children's Hospital Minneapolis were postponed on Thursday due to the presence of measles in the hospital.
It is also being reported that fears of autism have caused the Somali refugee population in Minnesota to shun the MMR vaccine that is responsible for keeping the deadly measles in check. Measles no longer occur naturally in the US, so this outbreak was most certainly imported by a traveler.
Khris Ehresmann, director of the infectious disease division at the Minnesota Health Department, explained, "Whenever you have an outbreak in unvaccinated kids, measles just has a field day, that is what is happening here."
Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger also shared his liberal-minded view in a statement, saying, "This outbreak is about unvaccinated children, not specific communities." Ehlinger added, "Unfortunately, the Minnesota Somali community has been targeted with misinformation about vaccine risks. We're partnering with Somali community leaders and health care providers to counteract that misinformation."
Liberals love to blast President Donald Trump as a racist, a bigot, and an elitist for promoting an immigration ban and strict guidelines on the admission of refugees. Certainly, many of these left-wingers reside in the state of Minnesota, and now, they are living with the consequences of their views.
Liberals and conservatives alike want refugees to have the opportunity to improve their lives, but it has to be done in a smart way. By allowing the wrong-headed policies of Hillary Clinton-loving Democrats to run rampant, Hennepin County and other Minnesota Counties are paying a heavy price.


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Microsoft has teamed up with NASCAR to develop a new Windows 10 race management app for its racing teams. It will be used for the first time today during the Toyota - Save Mart 350 at the Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California.
NASCAR executive vice president Steve O'Donnell and Microsoft's Mike Downey demonstrated the app in a press event on Friday, where the app was shown working on a large Surface Hub screen. It will be used in combination with the Microsoft Azure cloud platform:
By bringing six different data categories, such as historical data, timing and scoring, pit road officiating, video replay and car positioning, into one app, O'Donnell said it would allow race directors to relay messages to teams more quickly than the current system where data is analyzed on multiple screens from multiple feeds. Information can be gleaned during the race as well as immediately afterward, so the goal, at least from a competition standpoint, is that the decisions in what is perhaps the fastest of fast-moving sports can be made more quickly.
For example, if there's a violation on pit road, NASCAR officials will be able to cut video and send it to the teams, along with a message. This would replace today's method of relaying the message over the airwaves. NASCAR is counting on this being a more accurate and efficient way to deliver their in-race messages.
Microsoft and NASCAR plan to offer improvements to the app after its debut today.


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The best Toys for gorwn-ups
Traditionally made with only children in mind, most toys are abandoned once adulthood hits but Being an adult shouldn't condemn you to a holiday season full of yawn-inducing gifts like socks and sweaters. Thanks to today's fun-loving creators, playthings are no longer just for kids. With creative adults in mind, each product promotes fun in a novel and nostalgic way guaranteed to bring out your inner child. Here you will find some of these wonderful toys
Razor Crazy Cart XL
Razor has created an adult version of its drift-friendly electric ride-on called the Crazy Cart XL. Reinforced and beefed-up to support riders up to 300 pounds in weight, the Crazy Cart XL can hit a top speed of 17mph and can slide around corners like its wheels were made of butter
Scalextric RCS App-Connected Slot Cars
Scalextric has finally brought a modern touch to slot car racing with its RCS—or Race Control System—that connects to a mobile app to keeps track of race stats but also simulate damage by slowing cars, and bringing every vehicle to a crawl when one inevitably flies off the track
Jenga Giant
This three-foot high version of the game, appropriately called Jenga Giant, makes that inevitable crash even more impressive and emphatic. The gameplay is exactly the same, but there's 16 pounds of wooden blocks here just waiting to succumb to the pull of gravity.
1969 Camaro Z28 Watkins Glen Slot Car Track
this stunning slot car track built into an actual 1969 Camaro Z28. Modeled after the actual Watkins Glen International raceway, the course features banked corners, tiny grandstands, and even LED lighting. It also comes with twelve tiny cars to control, which almost helps justify the track's price tag that could also buy you a couple of real cars to race.
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The CEVA project is the outcome of a joint venture involving the Canton of Geneva and SBB/CFF (Swiss Federal Railways). Construction work of the 16km CEVA rail link got underway in November 2011 and was expected to be completed in 2017. This week-end CEVA organized an open-house of some of the stations and tunnels.
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When everybody is at home there is always a discussion as to what our Saturday night viewing should be. Because of the age disparity we can't all get stuck into a juicy box set. Last Saturday night following 'Britain's got Talent', which is just bearable, we resorted to the Eurovision Song Contest. What a load of utter rubbish which in no way represents the talent that is undoubtedly out there. The Danish presenters were dreadful and aside from one or two good songs, the only amusing moments were when Graham Norton interjected with his witty and sardonic comments. This was the winner…….not sure who is more confused me or him?
On to something altogether more civilised - Schubert (1797-1828) Symphony No 9 'The Great'.
Franz Schubert was the son of a Viennese school master who aged 10 won a place at the Vienna Imperial Court Choir gaining a reputation as a budding composer. When he left school he followed his father into the teaching profession which he loathed but he managed to channel his churning emotions into composing. This period is one of the most prolific periods of composing in all history of music.
A student friend of Schubert's convinced him to make his own way in life as a bona-fida freelance composer and so he began to move in Viennese artistic circles but following some ill-fated liaisons he contracted syphilis which would eventually kill him.
Schubert found free-lance life difficult. Unlike his great friend Beethoven, he wasn't a virtuoso pianist and so was unable to attract customers through playing, furthermore he lacked any business acumen and had no close contacts with those in power. Add to that a rather an un-prepossessing appearance - short, chubby and round-faced with glasses, as well as being quiet and unassuming. In his early 20s his music went unheard but it was the publics insatiable demand for lieder (song) that that gained him popularity - Schubert wrote over 600 lieder and was the inventor of the three minute song as we know it today.
Symphony No 9 in C is known as 'The Great', called so to distinguish it from Symphony No 6, also in C but sometimes referred to as 'The Little'. Written just three years before the composer died over a summer where he felt well as his illness appeared to be in remission. So here is a symphony which is huge, grand and full of life by a composer who thought he was cured. Sadly this was not to be and Schubert died at the age of 31.
The recording I recommend is by Sir Charles Mackerras and the Philhamonic Orchestra. Sir Charles Mackerras died in 2010 aged 84. He was one of the most versatile, adventurous and generally admired and respected conductors of the past 60 years. Due to his pioneering efforts he bought the operas of Janacek to the public eye where they have since remained part of the operatic repertoire.
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Easy Spring Green Risotto Recipe
This spring green risotto recipe uses spring vegetables like peas and asparagus, plus white wine, for a fresh take on this classic comfort food dish.
Spring is finally on its way, so say hello to this spring green risotto recipe!
As the weather begins to incrementally warm up bit by bit in Toronto, I find myself slowly climbing out of hibernation and beginning to enjoy the outdoors a tiny bit more.
It's also a sign of fresh produce coming – I can practically smell the farmer's markets already! Nothing says spring better than fresh, green vegetables with heaps of beautiful colour.
I love a lot of vegetables in my risotto so if you prefer to taste more of the rice or you want to add a protein like chicken, make sure that you cut out some of the vegetables by 1/4 cup each.
The parmesan cheese and white wine is what makes this dish super rich and delectable without overloading the palette.
Be sure to pick up some Arborio rice as that's the best kind to make risotto with – this rice will soak in the flavours you add like the butter and wine.
This risotto is best enjoyed with a glass of Pinot Grigio wine curled up on the couch watching Netflix! It's the perfect mid week treat. Enjoy!
Spring Green Risotto Recipe
- 2 cups Arborio Rice
- 2 shallots chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups chicken/vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup asparagus chopped
- 1 cup brussel sprouts chopped in quarters
- 3/4 cup peas
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in large non-stick pot on high heat and add shallots and garlic, sautéing for 2 min until fragrant. Add rice and butter and stir for two minutes.
- Add wine and simmer until wine is almost evaporated. Add half of the chicken stock and stir until absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Add more stock to your personal taste and simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining tbsp of oil in separate pan and add green vegetables, cooking so that they stay semi-crisp.
- Add parmesan cheese and parsley to rice mixture, then green vegetables. Cook for another 2-3 minutes and then take off heat. Let stand for 2 minutes and then serve with some grated parmesan cheese on top.


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Genre: Drama/Sport
Starring: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst, Donald Faison, Craig Kirkwood
1971, Alexandria, Virginia, black and white divide ran deep, very deep. The school board wanted to bring an end to this and thus integrated the black and white schools and hired a black football coach to take over. Football was a religion, more worshipped than Christmas and the white folks objected whereas the blacks rejoiced. Coach Herman Boone (Washington) was not here to teach football but to bring everyone together. He faced a lot of resistance from all sides, including Coach Bill Yoast (Patton) from whom he took over. Gerry Bertier (Hurst) was team captain and soon realised that if the team needs to win, the racial divide needs to end. He became best friends with Julius (Harris) someone whom he hated from the very first day and slowly and steadily the friendship between black and white grew, not only amongst the team players but amongst the people of Virginia. The movie narrates a true life story which is delivered in the perfect manner. Denzel Washington fits the bill of the aggressive and tough football coach who will stop at nothing. Its a wonderful and very inspiring movie and leaves you with a good feeling.
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Thursday, 10 November 2016
Autumn Stripes
I'm coming round to stripes guys! This typical fashion staple didn't exist in my wardrobe until a year ago, but now I have at least 4 stripey t-shirts in my collection.. OK, I know that's not many but you get my point. I bought this long sleeved one from M&S on a whim because I was lacking warmer items and I've worn it way more than I thought I would. It's also proved useful in terms of autumnal layering (which I still cant master.)
I bought this pyjama style jumpsuit at the end of summer and it is the comfiest thing I own, so loose and yet still flattering, I chose it in this forest green colour to attempt to stay autumnal. I love clothing that can be worn in both seasons and I had intended to wear this during the height of summer but being so loose, its so easy to wear anything under it to stay warm; I teamed them with my River Island trainers because they always add something extra to an outfit. I'll definatley be featuring this jumpsuit in summer but I feel its a tad too early to be yearning for warmer weather just yet.