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Mangaluru, May 31, 2016: Mangaluru headquartered private sector Bank, Karnataka Bank has today launched a Public Campaign against the use of Tobacco in association with Red FM Radio as part of its CSR initiatives. The objective of the campaign is to create awareness among the public about the ill effects of the use of Tobacco and allied products and to realize the dream of having a tobacco free society. Red FM radio will spread the message not only through its channel but also through a special vehicle that will move in and around Mangaluru to reach out to maximum people with messages aimed at motivating the public to refrain from the use of tobacco.The campaign will run for a week simultaneously in Mangaluru, Kalaburgi and Mysuru.
While flagging off the campaign at the Bank's Head Office,Shri. P JayaramaBhat, MD &CEOof theBank said "Consumption of Tobacco and related products lead to physical, social and economic problems. A person consuming tobacco exposes himself to the risk of untimely death, besides significantly affecting the lives of hisdependents. He not only spoils his health but also pollutes the environment. Every year lakhs of people die on account of Tobacco usage. Our Bank has always remained committed to the welfare of the society and in this direction the Bank has joined hands with Red FM Radio in launching this campaign. I request the public to participate in the campaign and make it a grand success."
Smt. Renuka N Bangera, Assistant General Manager, Sri Srinivas Deshpande, Chief Manager – Public Relations, ShriVenugopalaBhat M, Chief Manager, Karnataka Bank, Shri ShobhithShetty, Shri Prasanna, Shri Anurag, Ms. Nayana, representatives from Red FM Radio were present on the occasion.


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Beneficiaries 2019 rehabilitation therapy
TNT is currently assisting 16 beneficiaries with monthly rehabilitation and has assisted 1 young beneficiary through school at The Hope School, where he receives all his schooling and rehabilitation as well as transport to and from school.
Bevan Oschger
Bevan Oschger suffered a motor bike accident in August 2015 which resulted in a traumatic brain injury. He had to fight for his life. Since joining us, Bevan has made huge progress in his recovery. This was made possible by the Trojan Nuerological Trust as it covers 50% of his therapy. Bevan will soon be participating in the New York Marathon in November.
"The only disability in life is a bad attitude"

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Without truth, we don't have trust. Without trust, we don't have the rule of law. Without the rule of law, we don't have democracy. ~Timothy Snyder
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Quote
The liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerated the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than the democratic state itself. That in its essence is fascism:Continue reading


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COP19 Warsaw in Kuala Lumpur World Climate is a half-day simulation-based role-playing exercise that gives groups of 10 to 50 people an experience of reaching a global agreement to mitigate climate change.Set up as a highly simplified UN negotiation similar to what took place in Copenhagen in 2009, the exercise asks participants to play the role of delegates from India, China, the US, the EU, Brazil, island nations, and other regions. Negotiators work together to reach a global accord that meets the group's goal for CO2 levels. The UN Secretary General receives pledges from three different blocs, asks his technical staff to simulate them in the C-ROADS climate simulation, developed by Climate Interactive, and informs delegates of the results. Often, the teams must go back for another round of debate, strategizing, and collaboration.
What is [COP in MyCity]?
COP in MyCity is a youth-led project which ambitions to bridge the gap between climate negotiations (a.k.a. COPs) and the mainstream public, foster education and action about climate change locally and create an international community of youth climate leaders committed to the success of COP21 (2015).
• During COP19 → We will be organizing Simulation for Education and Awareness-raising: in order to reach as many people as possible, we need to ensure that everyone understands what is at stake as simulation games are one of the best tools to make people understand climate negotiations and climate issues.
• After COP19 → Debriefing: This time is devoted to discussion within our team and within the COP in MyCity community. We will share the results of our simulations and get all our positions discussed. This is also the time where we will each discuss about what we can do at our city's level to fight against climate. We will share the results of our simulations and get all our positions discussed. This is also the time where we will each discuss about what we can do at our city's level to fight against climate change.
Our goals:
1. Bring the expertise about climate change to young people and citizens, raise awareness about the COP and act locally by gathering climate actors in our cities.
2. Influence the climate negotiations by building a common vision using the tool of simulation games.
The final objective?
COP21, which will take place in Paris in 2015. This is the deadline countries have set for themselves to come to a global agreement on cutting their carbon emissions, for the first time in the history of climate negotiations. We must act for COP21 to succeed and provide humanity with a strong legal framework to avoid catastrophic climate change.


text: Despite a growing number of lethal accidents, unemployed miners and others risk their lives to earn income from what they find in the mines. The problem has become so serious that the South African Department of Mineral Resources is revising its policy on illegal mining. More from Emilie Iob in Johannesburg.


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Tour A = AWESOME! A day of Lagoons and Beaches
Tour A is mostly centered around Miniloc Island, as shown in the map. It is the most famous and most availed tour package in El Nido. It is also known as the Lagoon Tour as it comprised 2 lagoon expedition — cleverly named Small Lagoon and Big Lagoon. You have a totally yummy, specially-prepared lunch on a very picturesque little beach, then off to a small hidden lagoon (Secret Lagoon), and finally a pit stop on a long, off-white sandy beach just to relax.
Welcome to El Nido – simply amazing!
Warning: When you move from the boat to the lagoon entrance, you WILL get bitten on the legs and back etc by some kind of territorial fish that lives in that stretch of water.
Now the special surprise. If you go right to the other side of the Small Lagoon, which isn't very far, you can go into a small entranceway that leads to a water-filled cave. It's completely enclosed, but over the centuries, rainwater seeping through the cracks has made a skylight with some amazing limestone shapes and formations to stare up at.
The Big Lagoon was the main highlight of Island Hopping Tour A. It is seriously beautiful. But it's also a place we just drove the boat in, puttered around, then drove out again. It's one of those places you quietly boat through in stunned silence as you soak in the colors and clarity of the water.
Boats cannot access the Big Lagoon in low tide, which is why renting a kayak is recommended for tour A — it would serve as a backup plan B and would give you the ability to be the boss of your time. From there, you get to experience the Big Lagoon's deep emerald water and gigantic limestone cliffs on your own and find serenity in exploring without the noises of the boat.
This small island, which apparently got its name from a Japanese diver who died there in an underwater cave, is where we stop for lunch. In spite of the depressing roots of the nomenclature, it's a stunning place to chill while the boat crew prepares your lunch.
The place was very relaxing, quite, and bounded by tall coconut trees and big limestone cliff — the real epitome of a paradise. The Secret Lagoon is one of the protected islands of El Nido from unauthorized or illegal collection of balinsasayaw's nest (swift's nest).The entrance to the Secret Lagoon was surprisingly a tiny hole on the huge wall of limestone cliffs and used all my flexibility to reach the inside. I think I got most pictures from this stop :)
Because we still got plenty of time, our kind guides brought us to the snorkeling site (I forgot the name) Here I feasted my eyes to the awesome underwater wonders. Our boat captain is even kind enough to take me to the deeper part and enjoy more coral views.
This is the destination for Tour A to relax and have a final dip before heading back to town. We docked in Papaya Beach and went to 7 Commandos via kayak. According to our guide, if it's low tide, they usually bring the guest to 7 Commandos. Hell I care, it's just few meters away.
You can buy fresh buko juice and snacks in this area.
Happy smile and grateful heart is what I brought back to town. Getting a glimpse of the beautiful and stunning islands of El Nido is something I will forever cherish. No wonder why it's the world's top beach destination. I am pretty sure, I'll keep coming back and will never get tired of feasting on this magnificent wonders of nature.
I wish I could spend more days here for Island Hopping. This give me more reasons to go back for more.
Capped the day with a sumptuous seafood dinner bought from the market and prepared by our ever reliable Ate Minda. Happy Tummy!
WALLET DAMAGE: Php 1,000.00 (Tour A) Home Cooked Dinner (Shrimp and Crabs Galore) Php 150.00
If you want to avail the services of our guides you may contact Kuya Nelson Fernandez at 09073271050. In case you will get a hold of Kuya Nelson's services, please extend my regards to him.


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Youngstown, New York
At Old Fort Niagara, it's easy to lose yourself in the eighteenth century. With six original eighteenth century buildings, extensive fortifications and engaging living history programs, the Fort offers visitors an exciting getaway to the North American frontier. The Fort's oldest building, the 1726 French Castle, illustrates what life was like for officers, soldiers and civilians stationed at the Fort during tumultuous times.
The French founded Fort Niagara in 1726 and it changed hands five times during its long history, three times by treaty and twice in combat. Today, living history interpreters portray French, British and American soldiers, clothed and equipped as their forebears from the early 18th century through the War of 1812. Visitors to the Fort experience musket and cannon firings, period skills demonstrations and discover how people ate, worked and survived when Lake Ontario was the frontier.
The Fort also offers an extensive schedule of special events. Four large scale reenactments illustrate the Fort's role in the French and Indian War, The American Revolution and the War of 1812. A full schedule is available on the Fort's website at oldfortniagara.org.


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So, finally, we all know the identity of the new Great British Bake off presenting team and it would seem the world is up in arms about it.
But it was never going to be easy to replace well-loved stars Mel and Sue or even Mary Berry!
Since the announcement yesterday that Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig are the new show hosts, everyone appears to have an opinion and a lot of venom has been directed at funny man Noel in particular.
Some have branded his kooky ways and warned that his dubious past – he's been open about taking drugs in his yoof – will sully the reputation of the cosy, clean-cut show.
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"A lot of people at Love Productions are worried about what Channel 4 is going to do with their show," a source has told the Sun.
"Noel is going to turn off a lot of the family viewing that made Bake Off such a favourite.
"But this is the risk of selling off a national treasure to the highest bidder."
It has now emerged that, before the final line-up was revealed, various star names were offered the roles on the hugely successful show.
Among those approached by were Davina McCall, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders – and Jamie Oliver declined the job because he thought the show would be "toxic" now it has left the BBC.
"Noel and Sandi are an odd combination and they certainly weren't top of the list — or even 10th on the list," a spy sniped.
"Channel 4's most loyal presenters were not interested. There was talk that replacing Mel and Sue was a toxic proposition."
Noel was apparently selected after The Last Leg co-presenter Josh Widdicombe turned down the job at the last minute.
Noel and Sandy will be joined on the new-look show alongside foodie legend Prue Leith, who replaces Mary Berry. Paul Hollywood is the only member of the BBC team who dared stick with the show after its controversial move to Channel 4.
READ MORE: The Chase viewers in giggles over what contestants' names spell out
However, a Love Productions spokesman said the successful presenters were always in mind.: "Love Productions and Channel 4 jointly chose Sandi and Noel as presenters and they were the only pair an offer was made to."


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Wrapping up our four ways to support the REVOLUTION project is the option to give! We are so grateful for those who have already given one-time contributions and for those who have made a pledge to support the project financially. We love that the REVOLUTION project is being made possible by the generosity of over 750 donors just like you coming together to make the dream a reality. It's been amazing to watch the body of Christ respond to the need for better healthcare in the San Juan region and make financial sacrifices to support this project. If you are interested in making a new or additional gift or pledge to support the REVOLUTION, click here!
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text: Animation Scoop: 'Away' Director Q&ANovember 30, 2019 By Jackson MurphyGints Zilbalodis made an animated feature all by himself. Now, "Away" is Oscar qualified. He reveals all in this Animation Scoop Q&A. ———————————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether […]CONTINUE


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Forget the Oscars – Steven Spielberg has been awarded his biggest honour yet in the form of a Blue Peter gold badge.
Blue Peter's most prestigious accolade, the gold badge, has been given to Spielberg for inspiring and entertaining audiences for generations and for his talent, inspiration, passion and pioneering work.
Each year, only a few gold badges are handed out, and Spielberg joins Her Majesty The Queen, Sir Quentin Blake, JK Rowling and Sir David Attenborough.
Speaking to Blue Peter, Steven said: "I know all about this. That is indeed an honour. It's fantastic. Didn't someone else [the Queen] very high up in this country have one? Wow that's so great.
"Well I'm going to wear it with pride. I've been aware of Blue Peter ever since I started making movies here in 1980. I made Raiders of the Lost Ark here in the UK in 1980. This is my first Blue Peter badge. And I've always secretly privately wanted one. But now I have one. So thank you."
To celebrate the director's most recent release, The BFG, as well as the anniversary of Roald Dahl, the programme has been running The Dream Big competition, which has seen its highest number of entries in recent years.
The competition was won by Betty, aged 12 from Hull. As part of her prize she attended the premiere of The BFG and got to discuss her winning entry 'Toucans', with Spielberg.


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Title: Princess Vs. Villains
Description: The eternal competition between your favourite Disney Princesses and Villains continue with a new challenge... today they will be competing against each other in a super fun test of strength called tug or war. Start by choosing sporty outfits for Aurora, Ariel and Elsa. Browse though their wide selection of lovely printed tops and select your favourites to dress the girls up with, then match your selection with shorts and leggings and make sure to also select some girly-girl accessories to complete their chosen outfits with.
Categories: Dress Up Games, Princess Games,
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Opening day is weeks away. 5Dimes' oddsmakers have released updated odds to win the 2019 World Series.
2019 World Series Odds & Picks
Now let's take a look at which teams are the favorites to win the 2019 World Series? Who are the contenders? Is there a longshot team you need to keep an eye on? Keep reading for answers to those questions and more.
2019 World Series Favorites
What do you do after a 100-win season and a second-place finish in the AL East? You re-sign J.A. Happ and CC Sabathia and trade for James Paxton. That's why the New York Yankees are the favorite to win the 2019 World Series.
- New York Yankees +600
- Houston Astros/Boston Red Sox +650
- Los Angeles Dodgers +815
- Philadelphia Phillies +950
Tied for second favorites to win the 2019 world series are the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox at +650. The Astros went from 101 wins in 2017 to 103 wins in 2018. I expect that mark to go higher in 2019 as well. The 2018 Red Sox won 108 games plus the World Series with shocking ease. The third favorite Dodgers lost a second straight World Series last year, and without serious competition out of the NL West, this team will figure into October bigly.
My final pick to be a 2019 World Series betting favorite is the Philadelphia Phillies who signed 2015 NL MVP Bryce Harper to a monster off-season deal.
2019 World Series Contenders
- Cleveland Indians +1300
- Chicago Cubs +1350
- Washington Nationals/St. Louis Cardinals +1500
- Milwaukee Brewers +1725
- Atlanta Braves +2350
- New York Mets +2500
- Colorado Rockies +2800
- Oakland Athletics +3400
2019 World Series Longshots
- Los Angeles Angels/Tampa Bay Rays +5000
- Minnesota Twins +5250
- Pittsburgh Pirates/San Diego Padres/Cincinnati Reds/Toronto Blue Jays +10000
- San Francisco Giants +12500
- Arizona Diamondbacks +13500
- Chicago White Sox +20000
- Seattle Mariners/Miami Marlins/Detroit Tigers/Texas Rangers +50000
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For years, dreams for a new kind of institution devoted to exploring Africa's art, economics and policy issues have driven support for the Africa Center as it aspired to build a headquarters at the top of Manhattan's so-called Museum Mile and forge a place alongside other major cultural organizations.
But despite overhauling its board, broadening its mission and benefiting from more than $30 million in public funding over the years, efforts to complete the unfinished Fifth Avenue headquarters limped forward as the center continued to fall short of its fund-raising goals.
Now, in what appears to be another setback, the organization acknowledged on Wednesday that Michelle D. Gavin, its much-heralded director, hired two years ago to move the center and the project forward, had quietly left more than three months ago.
The hiring of Ms. Gavin, an Africa expert and veteran diplomat, had been hailed by Chelsea Clinton, the co-chairwoman of the center's board, who said she was the person who could turn "vision into reality" for the center.
The center did not announce the October departure of Ms. Gavin, who worked as a surrogate on Africa issues for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign last year, at the time. But in a statement on Wednesday, in response to questions, the center said Ms. Gavin had "made the decision to step down from her role at the Center to explore other opportunities more closely aligned to her personal interests and background."
The statement from Dana Reed, the center's interim chief executive, thanked Ms. Gavin and credited her for "expanding our board and leading our capital campaign to see our vision to fruition." Before joining the center, she had served as the United States ambassador to Botswana, a special assistant to President Barack Obama and senior director for African affairs on the National Security staff.
In an emailed statement on Wednesday, Ms. Gavin said, "I'm proud of the gains made at the center during my tenure, including significant board expansion, institutional strengthening and substantial progress in the capital campaign," adding that she still believed in the museum's mission.
The center, formerly known as the Museum for African Art, had first been envisioned strictly as a cultural organization. But its leaders decided several years ago to broaden its mission to include a mix of programming related to Africa. Its new headquarters has been widely anticipated, partly because of the funding from city, state and federal governments, and partly because it was originally scheduled to open more than five years ago.
The center is slated for the ground floor of a 19-story tower designed by Robert A. M. Stern that rises near 110th Street, and includes luxury apartments overlooking Central Park. The condominium complex has been occupied for several years, with homes selling for more than $3 million.
The plan for the Fifth Avenue building had been hatched by Ms. Gavin's predecessor, Elsie McCabe Thompson, some 17 years ago. That ambitious undertaking began with a concept that the museum would share the new building with a charter school. But the school dropped out of the project more than a decade ago and was replaced by the plan for condominiums.
City officials continued to push the project, citing the importance of the museum, described in a 2005 Economic Development Corporation report as "the first and only independent museum in the United States dedicated solely to African art."
The city agreed to sell four city-owned lots in support of the project and deviated from its traditional review procedure for selling public land, opting for a streamlined process under the terms of an urban renewal plan that did not include community board or city planning hearings.
Now, nearly a decade after the sale, several local officials said they were concerned that a project so long in conception had so far yielded only expensive apartments.
"The Museum for African Art was expected by the community as a benefit related to the development of luxury condos and the sale of city property," said Marie Winfield, who lives in East Harlem and is a member of Community Board 11, which represents the neighborhood. "It would have been a place for people to learn about African art and African culture and its connection to African-American history."
Bill Perkins, a Democratic state senator who represents the area, said he, too, was disappointed with the progress. "You come in promising what the community would be receptive to," he said. "And you wind up with something the community cannot afford."
The most dramatic change for the museum has been its re-envisioning as a broader organization, one that retains a cultural component but that has also added economic and public-policy programming to create a mix that is akin to what the Asia Society on the Upper East Side provides.
The museum, founded in 1984, was originally on the Upper East Side, then in SoHo and in Long Island City, Queens. The move to Harlem was championed by Ms. Thompson, a lawyer who had worked in the administration of Mayor David N. Dinkins before joining the museum as president in 1997.
Although the institution raised $93 million for its new home under Ms. Thompson, it still struggled during her tenure to raise the full amount it needed to open its new headquarters. Some pledged contributions did not materialize, and officials were unable to sell naming rights easily. In 2012 Ms. Thompson left the museum and joined the mayoral campaign of her husband, William C. Thompson Jr., a former city comptroller.
The money problems continued. In 2014 the center abandoned a $135 million plan to finish the interior with a spiral staircase and a curved ceiling of rare Ghanaian wood, and slashed the construction budget by $40 million.
While awaiting completion of its space, the center has been active in other areas. Last summer it offered a fellowship program to help teenagers learn about contemporary Africa. Kehinde Wiley, an artist who is on the center's board, said he remained enthusiastic about its possibilities, noting that there were continuing discussions about how to use the Harlem space creatively, including the possibility of building a garden on an upper terrace to experiment with the idea of growth.
Ms. Thompson, now president of the New York City Mission Society, a nonprofit group that works on behalf of local children and families, said that she hoped the center would find a way to continue some of the cultural programming that the museum had once been known for.
"I loved the promise of the museum," she said. "I still hope some of that promise is realized."


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A couple of weeks ago, I successfully managed to register with AureaWorks community, although I did not expect to run into unforeseen "perks" in the process of registration.
Yesterday one of my colleagues also wanted to register here and unfortunately he ran into the same issue I did.
I decided to document an atrocious registration process here and hopefully this will help other people to register or for developers to fix this problem.
Spoiler alert: you need to be a bit technical.
1) Click on Register and enter an e-mail account you wish to register with.
2) Click on the "Confirm address" button and then open your e-mail account to find a verification e-mail from AureaWorks.
3) Click on the verification link from the e-mail.
4) You will be directed to a Profile form where I was asked to input information about me:
Information above is simple to type in, but the biggest issue was that I was not able to place a tick next to the "I agree to these terms and conditions". The tick box seems to be switch off, so no one can tick it off.
As this tick box is a required field, I could not click on the "Create account" button, therefore it is pretty much impossible to register at AureaWorks.
I had to do the following to proceed:
1) Right-click on the "I agree to these terms and conditions" text:
2) I've clicked on "Inspect Element"
3) Once I saw an inspector window, navigate to :
4) Change a word disabled to enabled:
5) Once this is done, I've closed the inspector.
6) In Create your account form, I successfully now can place a tick in the tick box.
7) I've re-typed the captcha, as it has changed and successfully clicked on "Create Account"
8) Voilá, hope this helps.


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Citizenship anyone?
September 19, 2017
It is interesting listening to the UN speeches this week. 'Britain First', 'US first'. We've hit the buffers with our liberal values. All that aspiration has come to little. Borders are now stronger, fear is higher and the world is smaller given the speeches being heard today and with Mrs May tomorrow.
But that's only true for those who are not wealthy. Apparently you can now buy EU citizenship for a mere half million Euros. The Cypriot government is selling full residency and unfettered travel rights in Europe. Even in the UK, for an investment of £2 million you can gain citizenship. So if you are super wealthy the world is increasingly liberal. If you aren't, and especially if you are poor, the inequality is worse than ever.
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Name: todd
Date of Sighting: 11:00 pm 7-10-12
Location of Sighting: Mackanaw City Michigan
Shape(s) of UFO(s): round
Size(s) of UFO(s): not known
Color(s) of UFO(s): red/orange
Number of UFO(s): went from one to 4 then one again
Distance of UFO(s) in sky: not known
Direction of Travel for UFO(s): up then to the west
Further Description of Sighting: When looking south I saw something that looked like a roman candle in slow motion then went back to one solid ball which then faded in and out. Then 3 or four single lites traveled to the west to out of site. This all took about 3 or 4 minutes.
I only have video of the portion of this siting were it went back to one ball and faded in and out a couple of times
If you do contact a witness, please be respectful to them.
Contact Email of Witness: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Former Queens Park Rangers, Chelsea and Crystal Palace striker Loïc Rémy is set to return to the Premier League with his fourth club based inside the M25.
The Frenchman is 'very close' to an agreement with Watford, according to Le 10 Sport.
31-year-old Rémy, who plays for Las Palmas, was reportedly in negotiations with Spanish sides Levante and Getafe before talks broke down and a breakthrough was made with Watford.
Le 10 Sport report that, while the deal is not yet done, there are no potential stumbling blocks and the deal should be 'formalised quickly.'
Rémy joined Las Palmas in September 2017, but has already been allowed to move on from his current club, following a fall-out with coach Paco Jemez.
A confrontation with the coach - over a minor punctuality issue at the team hotel - marked the end of Rémy's time at Las Palmas.
"The coach treated me like a piece of s*** when all this happened," Rémy said in an interview with newspaper La Provincia. "I never expected to be in France now, I expected to be playing and scoring goals for my team and trying to get them out of this bad situation."
"[Oussama] Tannane and I were in the hotel and we arrived late to the dinner, one minute late," Rémy explained. "We have no excuse because as professionals we need to be on time but it's also no excuse for a coach to kick two players out like this.
"The coach spoke to the president and he came to speak to us but he didn't have enough balls to stand up to me and tell me why he didn't want me."
Speaking on the issue in a news conference ahead of Las Palmas' game against Valencia, Jemez said of Rémy: "He turned up late twice and didn't even introduce himself. He didn't comply with the rules we have here and I told him I didn't want him around.
"For me, the Rémy case is finished, I don't want to hear about him any more."


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St. Patrick's Day Recipes
This St. Patrick's Day, make traditional Irish food from scratch or whip up an easy recipe on the quick. From appetizers to dessert, the best St. Patty's Day menu is here—lucky you!
Ham Asparagus Spirals
Just three ingredients are all you need to prepare these impressive-looking hors d'ouevres. A vegetable appetizer is a welcome addition to the table.


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More and more anglers are getting afloat in inflatables. A SIB or RIB is a great route to water for the aspiring or experienced skipper.....
* Trade Show Report – Dennett Outdoor
Continuing on the trade show circuit Jim visits Dublin for Dennett Outdoor's annual show.
*Trade Show Report – Fin Raiders
With Christmas approaching you might like to see what's out there for the new season! Jim was at a trade show!
* Bass – Pre December Council Update – 2017
Bass – What now for the struggling species? Nov 18 2017 Firstly to appreciate what is happening to bass you have
* Cork Small Boats Festival 2017 – The Report
With over forty species caught the CSBF is one of the greatest species hunts around. With the shelter of Cork Harbour and the bonus of great weather 2017 was a vintage year!
* Salt Water Predators – Irish Angler
From 2012 This article on saltwater predator fishing touches on Pollack, cod and bass from the boat with lures.
* Cork Small Boats Festival 2017 – The Results
The Cork Small Boats Festival Results for 2017 - Boats scorecards and overall positions after each day
* Shannon Estuary Tope….
All the way back to 2007 for this one…. A run to the Shannon Estuary for tope! Skua is on tow to the vast expanse of the Shannon Estuary. The quarry? Tope no less. Sure you'd have to. -
* Losing The Plot!
The electronics market has seen an explosion of affordable technology – Is it all foam and no beer? Jim Clohessy talks electronics...
* Join the Club!
Some anglers avoid clubs. Stan Ryan reckons that joining a club has many benefits...
* New to Market #14
Here at TopFIsher we always check out some nice gear. If we don't review it we probably don't rate it!
* Blue Shark Success
Blue Shark fishing is a feature of Irish fishing. It is easily accomplished from a small boat..... with a bit of attention to detail and safety!


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Kimpton animal rehoming charity raise more than £3,000 with open day
PUBLISHED: 07:52 07 June 2019 | UPDATED: 07:52 07 June 2019
All Rights Reserved - Helen Yates- T: +44 (0) 7790805960
An animal rehoming charity raised more than £3,000 at an open day and dog show.
Hertfordshire Blue Cross rehoming centre, in Kimpton Bottom, held the event to raise funds for a much-needed revamp of its premises.
Centre manager Kellie Brooks said: "We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who came down and supported the event.
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"The rebuild of the centre is a chance for us to really make a difference to local pets. It is not just a building - it is a future for pets in need."
The work will begin in August and aims to be completed by September 2020.
During the refurbishment Blue Cross will be continuing to find pets new homes through their Home Direct scheme.
This means pets will be rehomed from their current household without the need of a shelter.
For more information about the Blue Cross rebuild please visit www.bluecross.org.uk /hertsappeal
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26th September 2020
9:30am - 10:15am
Stoneydown Park
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or more advanced, this class is for YOU!
During this circuit session you will exercise all different parts of your body.
Exercises will be adjusted according to your fitness level.
This is a group activity, there is no reason to be shy, everyone is welcome and we are there to support each other!
All you need to bring is YOURSELF, a yoga mat (if you have one), a small towel and a bottle of water.
I will guarantee a great atmosphere, varied sessions each time with the right music and motivation!
5 Benefits of circuit training:
-Friendly Environment
-Cardiovascular Health
-Muscular Endurance
-Strength Training
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Ardvullin is a beautiful stone built house dating from 1780, which is set in 5 acres of grounds with a small lochin at the bottom of it. There are lots of walks directly from the house. The house is run by the children's charity Hopscotch.
Living Space
There is a fabulous lounge area complete with a wood burning stove, bay windows and lots of comfy sofas. This is a great space for workshops and relaxation.
There is also another smaller room which provides space for one to one sessions and arts and crafts.
The Aga keeps the kitchen super cosy and the large tables ensure that it is a very social place.
These are all located upstairs and accessed by a very grand staircase. They are all situated to the front of the house and have beautiful views of the gardens and hills beyond.
Bedroom 1
This room has 3 single beds and has quirky steps down to its own shower and toilet.
Bedroom 2
This is a lovely bright room which has 3 single beds.
Dorm 1
This spacious room has 3 sets of bunk beds and fabulous bay windows provide lots of light and overlook the gardens.
This spacious room has 3 sets of bunk beds and fabulous bay windows provide lots of light and overlook the gardens.
Bedroom 2 and Dorm 1 and 2 have access to 5 showers and 2 toilets.
To the front of the house there are beautiful gardens with views to the mountains and loch beyond. Through the trees you catch glimpses of the sparkling lochan.
There are a number of picnic benches which allow for socialising outside.
There is also a large trampoline, assault course, swings and zip line – so great for releasing your inner child!


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You need answers..AND it's the right thing to do, right Hizruk? Or is it.. >__>
Hizruk! You heard the part about Merek covering up for you, right? Please tell me you weren't just selective listening -__-
Aww but it sounds like Hizzy maybe cares a little bit about his Uncle too. <3
Aaanyways! Meant to and almost had this done yesterday, buut alas...spent the last coupla nights in the hospital with my momma. Everythings okay, don't worry <3. But yea-- kinda halted all progress-- one of these days I'll get back to Friday schedule! Ooone of these daays.
Hope you enjoy the page! Lots of reading XD..sorry about that
Yay! The return of Ryder and Barron! <3 "Is he stupid?" ._. LOL I lost it!
Lol! Yes! Their appearance short but sweet XD. I realized that as Merek's most trusted men Barron and Ryder are gonna have a LOT of screen time XDD
Hizruk's face in that 10th panel.
Love it!
Lol thanks, man! :D
(Haha your multiple avatar changes over the last couple of days have been throoowing me off XD)
I've been having fun with all the tomfoolery on the forums. Really should be drawing and enjoying awesome comics instead though.
Hopefully...it's not because someone in the higher ranks has a weakness for the ladies. >.>
Interesting guess >___>;
We shall find out soon!
I'm very happy Barron and Ryder get a lot of screen time. xD And something makes me think that staying hidden isn't that easy. But what's up with ominous sounding alter ego speech Hizzy?
Me too, I love those guys! :D
Not with all the best Umbras looking for him! But he seems to have this random voice in his head guiding him out of tight spots O__O;
So maybe easy, afterall :O
Hizruk is not stupid! He's kind and nice and a heroooo! GO HIZRUK! :D
Lololol Saari XDD
Darnit, did Ryder lose points with that "stupid" comment? XDD-- He'll earn em' back, I'm sure! :D
At least YOU'RE on Hizzy's side!
I think Hizruk has a case of selective hearing .. its common in some heros *gibbs him * Ooops sorry about the shoulder there .. >_<
Lolol indeed XD
Uncle Merek is covering my tracks translates into "OMG Uncle Merek knows what I've been up to! D:" haha
Awww, Hizruk...see through the teen angst, he's just trying to help you!!!
lol and Ryder XD hilarious panel!
I'm really curious about this other voice...like is it a separate entity? Part of him? Hm....
That's the golden question right there! It seems to be talking TO him.. yet.. he seems to be the only one hearing it his whole life >__>;
Hehe you can always count on Ryder and Barron (But Ryder this time XD) for some much needed comedy relief!
The sixth pane and the last pane are awesome because he looks so sexy.....
Well thank ya very much! Lolol... I dunno I was kinda thinking shirtless is a good look for him instead of "dirty peasant look" XDD :P
The jagged tooth scars do detract from it, though.
Lol yeeeaaa
DARNIT festering wound XD-- you ruined it! :P
Wet Hizruk-baby... *drooool*
Yes, out of everything in this strip THAT is my first observation. And it is of utmost importance.
That aside, Hizruk-baby's dark side voice is speaking again! We need answers too, Hizruk-baby >___<
Hope your mama is recovering completely too, Serpy!
Lolol. You're absolutely right to point that out it IS of utmost importance!
Indeed... the voice again speaks. It seems to guide him out of a tight spot a lot of the time!
Aw thanks so much, luv <33
She's doing a bit better, but she's still not in the best shape T^T
This might be inappropriate for this particular comic, lol... but when I saw Hizzy in like this I started singing this son in my head. XD
Lol D XD
We can always count on you to find humor in the humorless! :D
That's hilarious XD
Hizruk's scar collection is coming along nicely! O_o he's been out of the dungeon for like 3 days and he's already almost been eaten AND he's planning on breaking back in?? Yeesh.
And sorry to hear about your mom in the hospital! :((( hope things get better!
Lol it is isn't it? He sure has had a WILD coupla days of freedom XD-- he probably hasn't been very wise about his activity choices. *siighs* Thaat booooy
And thank you, my friend <3. Things are better she got to come home tonight... so now I get to finally sleep in MY bed for the first time since wednesday XDD
Your mom was in the hospital? I need to get on chatzy once I'm off work, hope everything is okay. I really like the expressions on this page! Especially hizruk's annoyed face, hehe
Yea, it's been a CRAZY year for the two of us, huh? I haven't slept in my own bed since wednesday XDD
We should get together and have a rough year WITH EACH OTHER XDD.
Lol and thank you! THat was my fav one to draw XD
Here's a quick tutorial for you Hizruk...
This is a friend, and this is an enemy.
a friend will help you, an enemy will hurt you. A friend will try and stop you from doing something stupid, an enemy will wait until you do... A friend will help you do something stupid if they see the need, an enemy?....
and a good friend will run interference on your enemies while you're doing something stupid if they have a clue....
There will be a pop quiz on this in the morning.
Thanks for the tutorial! Lolol Hopefully Hizruk heard the friend parts and not just the enemy XDD--- though he gets a free pass spending over half his life away from people in the dungeon :P
I love Hizzy more and more all the time, Serpy xD <33
I'm so glad to hear it! Lolol..Hizzy needs lovin' <3
Something just occurred to me about Hizruk.
He doesn't have a frame of reference on that voice. He's never had a chance to have a heart-to-heart about mysterious voices. He probably thinks everyone has a super informative, mysterious voice in their head.
It's SO cool that you pointed this out <33
It DOES seem rather normal for him-- he's not affected or weirded out by it at ALL. I'm really happy you noticed that! :D
Is that a voice in his head? Or just a whisper in his mind? o_O
Lolol... hard to say XD
But what I DO know is...it seems to be talking TO Hizruk...and come up with ideas or tell him things he doesn't know. HMMMM suspiciooouss :P
Not to expect the worst man...but this sort of small secluded society would have to prevent inbreeding somehow right?(too dark?)
Not too dark at all! Quite an interesting comment ;3
Not to give anything away but you may or may not be on the right track ;)
Ooh...(ominous or foreboding?)


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Curriculum Centre Word and World Reading
A research project of the School of Education.
The Word and World Reading programme is a one-year pilot intervention aimed at improving the literacy and reading comprehension of pupils in early Key Stage 2 (Years 3and 4). The rationale behind The Curriculum Centre's project is that children need background knowledge and understanding to be able to comprehend what they read, and those with a broad base of factual knowledge find it easier to learn more. The focus of the programme is on vocabulary to address the vocabulary gap between disadvantaged and affluent children. This project involved 21 schools across England (11 treatment schools; 10 control schools) and a total of 2,274 pupils (Year 3= 1,188; Year 4= 1,086).
The project is funded by the following grant.
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The primary outcome measure is improvement in reading comprehension, which is expressed as an effect size.
This will be measured using the difference in the gain scores between the intervention pupils and their matched equivalents, on the GL Progression in English (PiE) tests. In addition, there will be a post test only comparison of a bespoke test designed by the Curriculum Centre.
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Oct 15 2016
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Serves 4
This is one of my all time favorite salad. It is easy to prepare and is so clean and fresh!!!
Put all the ingredients in a big bowl. Make the dressing by mixing 1/2 cup of olive oil with 2 tbsp of lemon juice and 2 tbsp of dijon mustard and toss it all together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
You can have fun with this salad and add on basically whatever you have in your fridge or crave. You can keep it vegetarian or add protein to it...
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This is an anonymous blog about the grief and sadness of losing a childhood because of prohibition.
"Only ignorance would lead you to believe that this might not be a reality for your child at some point. Only now the drugs are much stronger and the market is controlled by gangsters who are more brutal than ever."
I grew up in a small coastal town in West Wales with my father and sister, my mother was always on the peripheral of the picture, having lost a custody battle against my father when I was four years old. To capture my childhood and teens in a short summary I would say that I was given the freedom to explore the world with loose reigns, dad was always struggling to provide financially, albeit he did his utmost best, he would hobble on the side of claiming benefits, once finding a job doing motorway maintenance where he would leave me and my sister at home, from Monday to Friday, fill up the cupboards and top up the electric and gas and advise us not to answer the door and keep going to school. We were 14 and 15 at the time. Responsible was our middle name but the temptation to mitch off soon gripped us and we were absent a lot of the time. It wasn't too long before welfare officers would knock on the door and dad would soon have to give up doing the hobbles to make sure we were attending school regularly.
Growing up in the centre of town we were never too far away from something that was going on and became friends with people far older than us, looking back with my adult perception I often wonder if someone might call the next few years of my life one of vulnerabilities as I began to discover the world of illegal drugs and free parties. I took my first ecstasy pill at the age of thirteen, I was at a free party only 5 miles away from my home with people far older than I was, some old enough to be my parents. At the time that was my normality as I'm sure it is for many young people growing up today who will never really know what damage they are doing to themselves until later on in life.
For the next 10 years of my life I was experimenting with drugs almost every weekend, it started with cannabis which was easier to access than alcohol ever was, although we did have a few reputable sources when we were with the older crew who would go and buy us some cider and a ten pack of Mayfair light blue. I discovered amphetamines when I had a boyfriend far older than me who was selling the stuff, again I was exposed to the drug scene behind closed doors where there was a codependency of drug users masking itself as friendships and connection as everyone helps to maintain each others high. I can remember being on a beach after not sleeping for four days and experiencing what I can only say was psychosis and paranoia from the sleep deprivation, I must have been around fourteen years old then.
"It was the blind leading the blind through trial and error not knowing what potency the new patch was- you are your own guinea pig."
I soon moved on to MDMA which was the drug for me. At the age of 16 I started working in the local Chinese and made friends with a girl one year younger than me. We became good friends and started hitting the party scene hard. At 10pm we would buy a bottle of wine from work and head to the bathroom to swallow an ecstasy pill before roaming the streets high as kites. That part of my life brought with it risky behaviour. I managed to get some fake ID and got into one of the UK's biggest new years raves at the NEC in Birmingham. Happy in my fluffy boots and next to nothing outfit at the age of 16, I witnessed a man in the rave brandishing a blade. I can remember feeling really scared but never did I link it to the illegal drug market or realise what connection my drugs that I was purchasing inside the venue had to an underworld I was completely oblivious to.
Don't get me wrong, the party scene is not inherently a bad place, very rarely would you see violence, people were mostly loved up and having a good time, the music was banging and it was a regular adventure tracking down the party listening out for a soundsystem in the distance. It's a child's dream to be on this adventure that was always exciting, not knowing if the police would shut the party down but always feeling on top when all they could do was fly over a police helicopter as we would stomp in front of a multi rig in the forest, rarely would they shut it down because they were outnumbered. I do often think back to all the dodgy drives home with drivers who were clearly well over the limit and in no fit state to drive and could have posed a risk to so many innocent people. Many of us in West Wales will always remember one young person in particular who died en route to a free party with three other friends. We all got the news at around 7am in the morning after a night of partying. Anyone who knows the scene they would call this the sketchy hour when your drugs are wearing off and you want to do is magic yourself into your own bed and wake up on Monday morning dodging a comedown.
What I am now questioning years later is why there was and still is so many drugs so widely available for children and young people to get their hands on? How much of the stuff we were taking was adulterated with unknown substances toxic to us? How many times were we so close to the edge with our doses and risking accidental overdose? It was not unusual to hear of someone who had lost their heads and taken too much acid – something that could all but be eradicated if there was a legal control of drugs, instead of them being in the hands of criminals who will only ever have their own financial gain as an interest. Much of my own drug taking experiences has been relatively positive, I've felt connected to those around me and I have had a good time. The negative experiences came when I simply took too much. Take the day on the beach for instance, I had been taking grams of amphetamine, nobody once told me what dose to take, it was the blind leading the blind through trial and error not knowing what potency the new patch was, you are your own guinea pig.
"Much of my own drug taking experiences has been relatively positive, I've felt connected to those around me and I have had a good time."
There was the night when another drug dealer in the town rocked up to a house we were all at, claiming to have this super strength drug, he called sonic. He told us we only needed a tiny amount, ⅕ of what we would take of say, mdma. We were all completely off it, listening to music and talking for hours until the light of day. I remember I had gone home and tried to sleep but couldn't and started to experience hallucinations as I stared out of my bedroom window. My dad got home from his girlfriends and I just hid up in my bedroom, too afraid to tell him about what I was experiencing and hoping it would all go away as soon as id fallen asleep. This must be the reality of so many children and young people today who have been experimenting with drugs unbeknownst to their parents. The illegality, shame and stigma of drug use hinders that chance to have an open and honest conversation between a parent and their child to talk about these experiences. Instead young people are left to navigate through a world of toxicity and are bearing the consequences of undiagnosed mental health issues as a result of their experimentation with illegal substances in their youth.
I am 30 years old now, I no longer drink alcohol or take illegal drugs, mainly because I do not trust what is in them and I am more aware of the impact it can have on my physical and mental health. I did not know where this blog was taking me, I had initially thought it was going to be an acknowledgement of the sadness to the many losses from accidental overdoses we are experiencing across the UK. Little did I know that what would arise would be my own grief and sadness for the childhood I lost as a result of prohibition. Only ignorance to this topic would lead you to believe that this would not be a possible reality for your child at some point in their life, only now the drugs are much stronger and the market is controlled by gangsters who are more brutal than ever. Legal control and safe regulation could finally put an end to this and we can ensure children are given the opportunity to live out their childhood free from the dangers of the illegal drugs market.


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88 days with no hammer falling.
As expected, the Conservatives retained their stronghold of York-Simcoe, with Scot Davidson winning the federal by-election on Monday.
And some jubilant supporters I spoke to last night are optimistic that more of the country will also be painted Tory blue come October.


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If a fresh general election were held tomorrow, the conservative Partido Popular would win again, a new poll by the Center for Sociological Research (CIS) shows.
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In our life, we have different types of relationships - a passionate one, casual one, and one destined to last for a lifetime. Whether you have in relation for six months or years, holidays are a time when you need to show your affection to your girlfriend or wife.
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Happy birthday, Theia!
And thanks to all who have kept up with her journey so far. You are about to read my personal favorite volume of the series. You will notice it is quite different from the others. Now, without further adieu, on to Relics!
As she rested there, head against her father's chest and eyes closed, she was brought peace by the sounds of all she was amongst. Harmonically joined with the wind, the seagulls, and the rolling waves, was the calm pace of her father's beating heart. Theia could absorb them for days, years. Such peace; a transcendent feeling. Finally, they were away from it all, and could start again.
For only a moment, she opened her eyes. She beheld the outstretched sands, the residents enjoying serene walks with their loved ones, Haystack to her left, and the Pacific horizon beyond. The sun was nearly set, the clouds' pink glow becoming faint. Even with her father's body heat, she was getting cold, but didn't care. The sights, the sounds, this otherworldly feeling … it was paradise for a moment. Though she could not see the stars, though she knew the horizon did not truly stretch into eternity, she imagined walking on the waters, toward the heavens until the end of time.
In truth, the setting sun meant this new life of theirs was about to begin. The other refugees would be arriving any moment. Change was upon everyone, including the native residents of Cannon Beach. Am I ready? she asked herself relentlessly. A new home, a new environment, and a new people… Only her father was familiar. "I'm not ready," she told him.
With his left hand, Ethan stroked her hair. "The color used to be so bright," he said. A long moment later, he asked, "Think it will change to brown like mine?"
Ethan squeezed. "I heard you, baby. Was just observing a slight change is all. I intended to segue into how our lives are changing, but it fell flat. Your mother always had the right words, not me." Theia leaned her head back, looking into his eyes as he resumed. "We're all afraid of change. Sometimes, it's necessary. Not everything has to change, though. We still have each other, we still have our memories, our dreams, our talents… That reminds me: A long time ago, I promised to continue teaching you guitar. We can play music together like we used to, we can spar like we used to…" She lowered her head, closing her eyes again. "I prefer what we had just two years ago, but I'll take this change over what we've had lately."
"Will they separate us?"
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Theia shook her head. "Thinking."
"Yeah? What about?"
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Theia clenched her hands. "So, it'll be easier to move on without Mercy than I think?"
Her father paused; his heart and his breathing slowed. "Would you hate me if I said yes?" Theia did not reply or react. Her father hummed, turning his gaze toward the ocean. "It's healthy to miss the people you lose, but you can't allow grief to become you."
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Ethan watched her blonde hair reflect in the dimming sunlight. "You hardly knew Mercy. Are you giving up on life because we've lost her."
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Theia pondered her father's words for a short while. "It's… It's not just Mercy, Dad. It's everybody. Why did so many people die? People keep dying."
"We all die, baby." He kissed her head.
True, she acknowledged internally, but it was not comforting. Her fist clenched tighter. "I hate Aunt Lilith!"
"I sympathize, but anger won't undo what's been done. Live on. Find new people to love, new ways to love. Never stop." He wiped the tear falling down her cheek, and held her a little tighter. "You know, if it means anything to you, I wished you missed your mother, too."
Theia adjusted to a more comfortable position, though remained wrapped in her father's embrace. "Mom wouldn't miss me if I died."
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"She hated me!"
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"Forget I said that. It's not important."
By that moment, the sun was nearly concealed, and the cold winds quickly became unbearable. "Maybe we should go back," she said like admitting a guilt.
"Ready to live again?"
"…Maybe things won't be so bad."
Her father kissed her head then whispered, "They won't be."
Both stood, brushing the sand off themselves. Theia turned, lifting her arms, and her father picked her up. She stared at the horizon a bit longer as her father carried her.
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3 Things Angry Birds Has Taught Me About Myself
January 25, 2012
At age 8, I was a gamer chick.
Those were the days of Mario Bros., Paperboy and Mike Tyson's Punch-Out! The last show in the TGIF lineup hours past, I jabbed at the controller until midnight struck, sweat trickling from my pint-sized brow as I dueled with Bowser. I gamed by daylight, too, my dad sometimes joining me for a Sunday afternoon session. I'm still pissed he beat Zelda and I never could.
The lure of gaming slipped away as Friday nights became chances to meet boys and climb social circles instead of the levels in Marble Madness. When I hit my 20s, I was repelled by the men I dated who seemed attached to the controller. Assassin's Creed? Seriously?
Oh, but what an idle, jetlag-fuelled week will do to a person.
After our trip home, Brendan and I both had little to do by way of work until the end of the first week of January. We did the beach and the pool and caught up with friends, but, you know, there was still all those other hours. Then Brendan turned to me on one of our post-vacation staycation days and asked me a pointed question.
"Do you want to play Angry Birds?"
He might as well have asked me to shoot heroin. Because for the next two hours, I wouldn't leave his Mac screen, my pupils huge and shiny as I aimed those funny-shaped birds at rocks and stones and ice and balloons. Oh the squealing, squawking madness! This wasn't Mario and Luigi. It was another kind of awesome. The pure delight when that fat bomber bird flattened into an egg after striking a chuckling pig — it was so brilliant.
All those hours spent on Angry Birds began unearthing some behaviors I'd never really acknowledged. Sure, it brought out my natural competitiveness and drive to do well. But there were other secret truths.
1. I give up easily
Somewhere underneath all the gusto required to move abroad and launch a freelance writing career lies this scary fact. When I hit the hard boards — the really, really hard ones we eventually had to consult YouTube cheats to solve –, I would whine in frustration. It was all taking too long; I felt stupid I'd already spent 20 minutes on a level Brendan had beaten in two. As a testament to his character, he forced me to keep trying, goading me with, "You just want to give up?" His encouragement inevitably edged me forward until that last little piggy went "poof."
2. I need to try my way first, even if it's wrong
On some Birds levels, I'd employ curiosity over strategy, flicking the flock into areas just to see how they damaged certain objects. A lot of times, I could tell I was taking a stupid shot, but I still had to take it. This is interesting to me because I always figured I did things my way because I thought they were right. Not completely true. It's my innate need to apply my own creative process.
3. I like destroying things
Playing Angry Birds brought out some masculine energy in me. It wasn't just the competitiveness. It's that little boy-like desire to completely wreck a thing, to ram a toy bulldozer into a little girl's Lego castle. I am not the most orderly person, but I like things to have their place and I like things (including myself) to look put together, pretty. The increasingly elaborate constructions in the game attracted my aesthetic appreciation, for sure. But I'd quickly succumb to the urge to bomb the crap out of them.
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