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Recently, Swinburne University of Technology held their Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony.
Our own Heidi Brooks was nominated for Best 2nd Year Apprentice of the Year 2015 Nursery Award.
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Heidi has shown consistent aptitude and a willingness to learn. She has had big shoes to fill with 2 previous award winning former apprentices working at Gardenworld.
Heidi is a well respected team member and and has incredible plant knowledge for someone her age. Next time you are in the nursery, you can be confident of getting the right information and advice courtesy of our highly trained horticulturalists, including our recent award winner Heidi Brooks. Congratulations !

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Hot on the heels of our last episode we present for Halloween, another standard show! It does feature a review of the 2018 Halloween film though so that's something.
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Pachinko is the second novel by Korean-American novelist Min Jin Lee, and one that was several decades in the making. Set over the course of a century, from 1887 to 1989, it follows a Korean family living through the Japanese occupation, the Second World War, and beyond.
The novel is split into three parts, and the first one mainly focuses on the early 1930s, when a girl from Busan in southern Korean moves to Osaka in search of a better life. The second part follows the Second World War and the years beyond, while the third part looks at the lives of the children and grandchildren in the 1960s on.
If the Internet is to be believed, it's the first novel dealing with Korean-Japanese relations written for an English-speaking audience, and that idea really is the main focus of the book. Although the characters are well-painted and the writing is compelling, Pachinko is driven by sociological storytelling, rather than by the characters themselves. It is about an era, about groups of people, and about the various tragedies they must suffer through, due to circumstances entirely out of their control.
Unfortunately, it occasionally feels a little too large in scope. As it moves through the generations and the family grows larger, it is forced to skip larger chunks of time or push certain characters into the background in order to fit everything in. Sometimes I found myself wanting more from the vignettes that we see, or more insight into what the original characters, rather than the grandchildren, are going through.
But the 20th century provides an unrelenting background for the story's family tragedy. From the Japanese occupation of Korea, through World War Two, to the Korean War and the growth of North Korea, the world moves, and our mostly powerless protagonists can only move with it. The older generations in the story leave Korea because there are no opportunities there, but face terrible conditions once they arrive in Japan. They wish to return home, especially after the war, but they cannot, because the situation back home is even worse. The younger generations, meanwhile, are born in Japan and have nowhere to "go back" to — Japan still considers them Korean, of a lower status, but they have never seen their parents' country, do not speak the language well, and often desire, above all else, to be Japanese, as much as they can. All the characters grapple with their identities as Korean, whether through hard work or rebellion, desperately trying to blend in or stubbornly standing out.
Pachinko is a family tragedy, a story about suffering, but also a story of strength, of fighting against the odds, and of surviving. It is a beautiful, emotional and addictive novel, and you should definitely go and read it.


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No one-trick ponies - Linklaters' IMG and the qualities that set it apart
This article was first published on the Linklaters Alumni Portal
"We must continue to be nimble because the next fund will always test you" - Jonathan de Lance-Holmes - Investment Management Group Partner)
On the face of it, global funds activity has been restored to glowing health after the hiatus of the post-credit crunch years. The overall figures for 2015 and 2016 for private equity-backed buyout deals totalled in excess of US$400 million in each case, numbers that haven't been seen since the halcyon days of 2007; funds such as CVC VII, Sixth Cinven and Advent Global closed, over-subscribed, after an encouragingly short period of time. The hunger of investors, it would seem, is returning to pre-crash levels.
This is not 2007, however. That investment funds market has gone forever, replaced by a world in which seed capital can still be hard to find in certain quarters, hedge funds are as prone to liquidation as at any time since the financial crisis and real estate funds are still sluggish by comparison with their salad days. More than 80% of funds now have independent directors, a sharp rise on a decade ago, and evidence is gathering that they are pushing for something different from the law firms that advise them.
Cost-effectiveness is not the least pressing of investment funds' concerns, as Matt Keogh, Global Head of Linklaters' Investment Management Group (IMG), acknowledges: "We've noticed a definite increase in focus by our clients on cost and value and it's something which we've taken steps to meet," he says. "Alternative pricing models that still ensure the quality for which we are known and sought are an obvious part of the equation and we're also investing heavily in technology in order to improve the efficiency of our service."
Beyond cost, though, value for money is increasingly seen by clients as inseparable from a funds practice that offers the widest possible range of expertise across all sectors. This represents a marked shift from the specialisation-led years of the early 2000s, as Jonathan de Lance-Holmes, a long-standing London-based funds partner at Linklaters, explains: "The market has changed beyond recognition in recent times. The specialised funds practices, particularly in London, historically had a lot of success focusing on a single product for leading European and American houses. That's no longer enough – credit funds, so widespread today, basically didn't exist five years ago, infrastructure funds have fragmented and the client feedback that we're getting is that if they're not specifically looking for advice involving a standard model of transaction, they will look away from the single product merchants."
This move towards across the board expertise is meat and drink to the IMG at Linklaters, whose flexibility and breadth of skill set has long been both its calling card and unique selling point. "Being both a broadly-based practice and a full-service firm undoubtedly distinguishes us from much of the competition," Matt Keogh suggests. "Some of the leading American firms, for example, tend to focus on a particular segment of the market, they rarely handle the local tax or employment aspects of funds and they have no particular focus on the regulatory side either, which has become such a crucial element of the modern funds market. For us and our clients, spotting tax and regulatory issues that will arise from a particular transaction is critical and it's fair to say that the IMG is working more closely with other departments across the global network at Linklaters than we ever have before."
"We believe that our funds model has an inherently better ability to be flexible than most," Jonathan de Lance-Holmes concurs. "Adapting our skill sets, diving deeply into a completely new sector, is something that we've always enjoyed and found to be of greatest interest. IMG is part of a firm with a shed-load of expertise in so many other areas, which is vital; if clients are investing in debt, they need the widest possible pool of knowledge from which to draw, not just a firm that will churn out the same product repeatedly. Wherever a fund happens to be based, Linklaters has a team that can plug into it. Our London arm is based in a city with huge alternative investment capacity, a fact that is not going to be changed by Brexit. Some fund managers may move to Luxembourg or Paris but London people truly understand how the market works. The structure of funds may change – and we'll certainly be advising our clients on that – but the UK will remain central to a lot of these transactions."
It is the rise in relevance of American law, however, that now presents Linklaters and other UK-headquartered global firms with their greatest challenge and competition in the funds space. American firms have poured into London and continental Europe, recruiting some of the leading funds lawyers across a number of jurisdictions to their cause. "The Americans are clearly our major rivals in London and globally and have had excellent success in some sectors over the last five years." Matt Keogh admits. "We feel that we can offer prospective funds lawyers plenty to match them, however. The breadth of our practice is one that we've discussed; there is also the culture and training available here and of course, we are one of the very few London-based firms with a market-leading funds operation in New York."
That credibility in a jurisdiction which continues to generate more than 60% of global funds transactions is one to which Jonathan de Lance-Holmes returns. "We are alone in possessing a funds axis that includes Europe, Asia and a genuinely powerful domestic US practice," he says. "Scott Bowie built that New York practice to last and it has put us ahead of our rivals who have good European practices but non-existent, or barely adequate, ones in New York. The American firms, by contrast, are strong in their own backyard and in London, albeit with a narrower focus than us, but have few resources to call on in the rest of Europe or, very often, Asia."
With political and economic uncertainty likely to be the order of the day for the next few years, it would seem, therefore, that Linklaters is uniquely well-placed to meet the expectations of its still hungry global investment client base. "We must continue to be nimble because the next fund will always test you," Jonathan de Lance-Holmes counsels. "Even if I don't expect tumbleweed to be blowing down the City as a result of Brexit, there's no doubt that it will alter the way in which fund managers operate and we need to be prepared for that. In the unlikely worst case scenario of every London fund manager moving to Brussels, Frankfurt or anywhere else, we're still far better placed to deal with the consequences than any other law firm I can think of."
Strategic preparation occupies a large part of Matt Keogh's thoughts as well. "IMG has just concluded a strategic review to ensure that we're reading the economic and investment cycles correctly and in particular the changing needs of its clients," he says. "As a group, we're extremely ambitious – we want to be perceived as a market leader in all the jurisdictions in which we operate. Are we there yet? No, not in all of them, so there is still work for us to do. That said, we do have the resources and the expertise that give us the best possible chance of achieving our goal."


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The weirdest museums in Northern California
You've done the deYoung. You've visited every exhibit at the Exploratorium. We Californians are lucky to have access to a wealth of amazing museums, but you might be getting bored with your usual lineup.
Nothing in this state is ordinary, and our museums are no exception. Look at any list of the nation's weirdest museums, and you're likely to see a few local contributions. From locks of Beethoven's hair to Pez, we're big on quirky.
Fans of cryptozoology are even appeased here. If you drive down Highway 9 to Felton, you'll find the Bigfoot Discovery Museum. The free attraction has exhibits on "mystery primates around the world," including actual evidence (their words) of Bigfoot visitations.
For more weird and unusual museums in Northern California, check out the gallery above.


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As the counting of the hotly-contested Metsimaholo by-election continues, Some media houses are reporting that the ANC has won less than 30% of the vote with a coalition government on the cards for the Free State municipality.
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has handed over information regarding alleged vote rigging during by-elections in the Metsimaholo region to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)
READ: "SACP have had no time to show that it can govern properly" - analyst
Alex Mashilo, SACP Spokesperson says that following the presentation of evidence of vote rigging at a party committee, the IEC could not announce the results of the by-election.
There was a meeting and there was an acknowledgement of some of those practices leading to a decision that there must be a re-run of one of the voting stations in Zamdela.— Alex Mashilo, SACP Spokesperson
Mashilo says that it is possible the re-run will happen next week Wednesday. He adds that until this is completed, no one can say that counting is completed and there are results.
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It can be cold and breezy at the Athlete's Village, raining, snowing, or hot and humid. Before the marathon, runners huddled on pieces of cardboard to stay dry. One person described it as resembling a refugee camp. "You lower the risk and increase the return." Malarky. Risk and return are correlated and every investment will revert to the mean over long enough periods of time. Unfortunately, none of us have been investing 'in the long term' (over 100 years).
Platforms that were utilized prior, during and after the event are Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. These networks experienced more interaction with their ISPA2013 hashtag. This hashtag is also promoted on the front page of the ISPA Conference website.
Toinen asia, mik tuottaa iloa on juoksukengt. Tykkn seurata markkinoita, kyd kaupassa niit hypistelemss ja kokeilemassa. Testata kenki ja valita omasta mielestni parhaat juoksukyttn ja kokeilla, miten ne toimivat ja kestvt kilometrej. The other feature about 316l stainless steel is its hypo allergic properties. It is very skin friendly and highly recommended for people who has skin allergies or allergic to certain metals. Nickel is probably the most common form of used in jewelry and it is not very skin friendly o many people.
One week after the teenager was laid to rest at Hollybrook Cemetery, Hampshire Police appealed directly to the schoolgirl friends for information as they return to school without Lucy. Detective Superintendent Paul Barton urged anyone with information to come forward to "help [police] find her killer".As the Brexit negotiations reach boiling point, issues that affect normal people in the UK are being ignoredThere is no doubt about it: British politics is about to enter very choppy waters indeed as we come to the end of the preliminary part of the process of exiting the European Union. No Brexit is better than the appalling, chaotic Brexit we are seeing and the people should be the final arbiters of what happens next not elites in Westminster.
According to Gap's own investigation, the clothes do not appear to be knockoffs. (The counterfeiting theory would not explain the store tags Al Jazeera found in the first place. If someone were bootlegging Old Navy clothes, why go to the trouble of creating fake store tags, complete with barcodes, if they would never be sold in actual Old Navy stores?).
Senator Addabbo stated, we approach Memorial Day, the Senate is doing its part to honor veterans and remain mindful of their service to our country. Since the 19th century, the United States has honored the legacies of these brave individuals and proclaimed Memorial Day to be a significant day to acknowledge those that did not make it home. Addabbo noted by advancing these bills, the legislature would ensure military family privacies, the entitlement of additional benefits, an expansion of recreational activities with fewer restrictions, and support in custodial matters..


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A traveller's guide to packing smart!
A well-seasoned traveller just instinctively knows how to pack for the next vacation. Some friends have become experts at packing within an hour, and have fairly, albeit annoyingly, won bragging rights. But if you're one who gets a mild anxiety attack when it's time for packing for a holiday, if even the thought of stuffing your essentials into that trolley bag makes your palms sweat, you've found your solution here.
Make a list
This tip will save you from much stress, trust us! You'll have a surprisingly long list, and it will keep growing, too, once you begin to pack. Start with the absolute essentials – that depends on the kind of vacation you're going on, on the weather through the journey and destination, your passport and papers, and your toiletries. Then come in the list of clothes, the accessories, a snack or two, etc. Scratch things off the list as you pack, and finally make sure you've got everything ready the night before. And, finally, the toothbrush. Review the list and check if you absolutely need to take everything on it; decide what goes into which bag.
Plan your outfits
And make it simple! If you're going for four days, four sets of clothes (plus an extra light set for emergencies) are all you need. Depending on the weather, choose your outfits. You don't really need that pair of new shorts if you're going to the mountains, and you don't need that leather jacket that you've been dying to wear if you're going to the beach. Keep it simple.
Fit your clothes in
We'll let you in on the best tried-and-tested method of fitting your clothes into your baggage. Roll them. Most times, folding clothes of different sizes wastes precious bag space. Roll your jeans, your shirts, even your socks (no, really).
Use your backpack
Your backpack bags should essentially carry the things you need at an arm's reach; however, it does have a lot of space left in it always. Keep one set of clothes, your phone charger, the sunscreen, and the most used toiletries in your backpack. This will come in handy in the rare case your luggage goes missing.
Extra plastic bags/ziplocks are important
Your dirty clothes need a reserved space of their own as the holiday continues. Besides, you can never predict the minor disasters you may face during a trip – spilt shampoo, unexpected wet clothes, dirty slippers, or a bottle of local honey with a broken seal (true story).
Toiletries and liquids
Have a designated space for toiletries and anything that might spill. Pack them in plastic bags or ziplocks and keep them away from your expensive clothing. Also, these need to be mini versions of the products. There's no point taking along an entire bottle of shampoo when you'll use it only twice.
No space for that heavy jacket?
Especially if you're flying, it's wisest to wear your bulkiest clothes on your journey instead of packing them. If you simply must take these bulky items along, it's best to put them on. (They also give you pockets to keep some essentials!)
No room for "just in case"
We've mentioned this already, but it's important enough to stress on again. Even if the vacation takes you on an unexpected night-out, it's okay to be in your day clothes. You will definitely have the same amount of fun.
Just a bit of extra space
In the end, make sure you're left with some extra space in your bag. You're going to a new place, after all, and you'll be tempted to get back souvenirs. Or your friend will be eternally grateful for your offer to carry her jeans in your bag. Now this is a clever "just in case".
Don't see your trolley bag as your enemy! We hope our packing hacks are the spell you were looking for to magically enlarge your bag space


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Lon Ballard was driving his three-wheel electric motorcycle on Mira Mesa Boulevard in San Diego when he saw a large pothole in the middle of the right lane. It was too late. His right front wheel landed in the pothole. The impact forced him to pull over on the side of the road.
The wheel and electric motor attached to it were bent. Lon said the size of the pothole and the placement concerned him.
"The pothole was about eight inches deep by eight inches wide and about two feet long," Ballard told NBC 7 Responds during a May interview. "I called 911 because it was right in the middle of the intersection and very dangerous. I was afraid that somebody on a motorcycle or bicycle would be turning at that intersection and it would just throw them right off."
Ballard said he returned to the intersection the following week and noticed the hole had been filled.
He estimated the damage from the collision to be more than $600, not to mention his time installing the new wheel and hub motor.
In late March 2018, Ballard filed a claim with the city of San Diego's Risk Management Department in hopes of getting reimbursed for the damage. The city has 45-days to respond to the claim for damages.
But Ballard is not the only driver in San Diego whose cars were damaged after hitting potholes, nor is he the only person to complain about San Diego's crumbling roads.
During the past several years, public officials in San Diego have attempted to address those concerns. According to a 2016 study conducted by the city, only 60 percent of San Diego's roads were considered to be in "good condition."
And during that same year, road crews filled approximately 33,000 potholes.
In fact, 2017 wasn't much better.
NBC 7 Responds submitted a Public Records Request to the city and found that last year the city of San Diego paid more than $250,000 to 540 drivers whose vehicles were damaged after hitting potholes throughout the city.
The payouts from the city ranged from $69 dollars to as much as $4,000.
"This is dangerous and they need to get these fixed because it does a lot of damage," Ballard said during his interview. "It's not only cars but motorcycles and bicycles ... and big potholes could be deadly."
A spokesperson for the city told NBC 7 Responds that drivers whose cars have been damaged can log on to the city's Risk Management Department for information on how to file a claim.
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18 April 2002
18 April 2002
Q6 Alison Halford:
What action is the Minister taking to increase female participation in all sports in Wales? (OAQ16879)
Jenny Randerson:
Increasing female participation in sport in Wales is one of my priorities. This is set out in the Assembly Government's 'Plan for Wales 2001'. I have asked the Sports Council for Wales to focus on this issue, and it is reflected in many of its initiatives, for example, the women and girls action plan, the Girls First initiative and the golf development plan.
Alison Halford:
As we know, if sport funding was divided equally between the genders, we would have celebrated the opening of the Millennium Stadium for women's rugby long ago. What can be done to support young girls to access fields and facilities that presently view them as different and second class, and to challenge the traditional images of some sports as male or female orientated? Initiatives such as the recently released film, Bend it Like Beckham, are excellent examples.
Jenny Randerson:
The answer to that question has many strands. Broadcasters have an important role in this issue. It is vital that the sports council ensures that governing bodies do not perpetuate the image that you conveyed. The Girls First scheme offers up to £1,000 to secondary schools to help provide additional curricular opportunities for girls, focusing on years 7 to 9. It is worthwhile to note that around 52 per cent of grant aid allocated by the sports council to governing bodies is for women-only sports. Around 38 per cent of those involved in the Elite Cymru scheme are women; I would like it to be 50 per cent, but 38 per cent is within striking distance..
David Melding:
Do you agree that broadcasters have a responsibility regarding this issue? It would be outrageous not to broadcast women's athletics on television, and we all expect and enjoy such programmes. However, many women's sports are not covered. Is this not unacceptable?Jenny Randerson: I agree with you. I intend to hold discussions with broadcasters. I cannot tell broadcasters what to cover, but we should encourage them to look afresh at what they cover and what attracts the public. In America and Australia, the broadcasters' approach to women's sport is different.Jocelyn Davies: Do you agree that schools that insist that girls wear physical education skirts may be putting them off sport altogether? Do you agree that the PE skirt has now had its day?
Jenny Randerson:
I am not inclined to give a snap judgement on the PE skirt, although I remember mine with horror. You are making the point that we need innovative and imaginative approaches to ensure that girls continue to participate in sport. All the evidence suggests that they are enthusiastic in primary schools, but that participation falls when they reach secondary school. We must ensure that girls are attracted to sport, for example by providing good changing rooms. The £48 million of new opportunities fund money will go towards providing good sporting facilities in schools.


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Author's note: Who can resist jealous!France? I know I can't. I've had this little fic in my head for awhile and finally wrote it all out the other day. There is a random male OC here who is a human friend of England's. In some ways, I kinda wish that I could write more about their friendship now since the OC himself is kind of endearing...in a creepy way. BUT I DIGRESS. I mean I could write drabbles about them some other time, but meh. ENJOY THE FRUK.
France had never considered himself a jealous person. Protective maybe, but never jealous. But when he saw England conversing with a human, an attractive older man, the blood in his veins began to boil.
The man was smiling at England in a way that was not friendship. England seemed oblivious to the obvious stares this man was giving him. France caught him staring at England's ass once or twice and felt his hands clench at his sides. That ass does not belong to you, he growled. Then he paused and blinked a few times. Was he…jealous?
England was having a pleasant time conversing with this man, about books or something, and had no idea the man's hand was inching down towards his rump. France saw this and wanted to intervene. He was England's guest after all. England should have been paying attention to him, not some human pervert.
And then it happened. The man's hand rested on England's hip and it just looked so wrong there. France immediately started walking over. He slid an arm around England's shoulders which instantly made the other nation blush and yell at him angrily. The older man had removed his hand though, which made France relax a little bit.
"What are we talking about?" he said with a charming smile.
England nudged him with his elbow. "Fine literature. Something you know nothing about."
France put a hand over his heart in mock hurt. "Why, mon ami, I am offended."
"And who is this?" France nodded towards the older man.
"He is a friend," England mumbled.
"Charles Harborough," the man said, extending his hand to France. "And you are?"
"Francis Bonnefoy." They shook hands, though France felt mildly disgusted. "I, too, am a friend of Arthur's."
England looked fairly uncomfortable. "I'm sorry, Charles. He's French and doesn't know how to keep out of private matters."
"It's quite all right," he replied with a smile.
France watched his body language and noticed the rather awkward way the man was standing. Was he…turned on by England? Did England invoke such feelings in a human? Oddly impressed and disgusted, France loosened his hold on England's shoulders to wrap his arm around his waist instead. Charles noticed immediately.
England noticed as well and wrestled out of France's grip. "Why must you always touch me like that?" he snarled, visibly embarrassed.
But France was ignoring him as he watched Charles stare at England as though he were the most divine creature on the planet. I wonder if he lies down at night thinking of England, he mused.
He turned back to England then. "Your pain is my pleasure," France teased. "It always has been, my love."
"I—I am not your love!" he sputtered back.
"You did not complain last night among the sheets~"
England's mouth hung open like a fish out of the water for a few moments. He was as red as a tomato now and fiddling with the cuffs on his shirt. "Charles, I apologize for him," he said. "I was hoping he would behave himself around other people but I was mistaken, as always."
"Nonsense," Charles replied, though he looked very pale suddenly. "He is a charming man."
France winked and leaned in to plant a kiss on England's warm cheek. A couple things happened then. First, England squeaked (though he would deny that and call it a manly yelp of surprise) and started furiously wiping at his cheek as though that would make it as though the kiss never happened. Next, Charles' expression changed to one of obvious rage. France delighted in seeing it and gave a little smirk just to make him even angrier.
"I am sorry, sir," he said suddenly, "but I have held my tongue long enough." He stepped forward and although he was taller than both France and England, France was not intimidated in the slightest. "I have watched you put your hands all over Arthur and—and I am disgusted. Your lack of listening appalls me. He obviously does not like what you do and yet you continue to do it."
England seemed to suddenly realize just how angry Charles had become. "I-It's not something to worry over, Charles," he said, hoping to avoid a confrontation. "He's done this our entire lives."
"Well he shouldn't!"
Look who is talking. "I seem to recall you touching him inappropriately as well," France stated. "Or perhaps my eyes deceived me earlier?"
"What?" England turned to look at him while Charles had gone a lovely shade of puce.
"His hand," France continued, "was desperate for a feel."
"You're accusing me of doing something so degrading?" Charles snapped, though he was looking guiltier and guiltier as he avoided England's confused gaze.
"I just find it funny that you of all people should talk to me about inappropriate touching when you have done the same."
There was an uncomfortable silence. England looked at his friend with narrowed eyes. "Charles?"
France watched the older man's face resemble that of a child after he's been yelled at for stealing a cookie from the jar. "I couldn't help myself," he finally mumbled. "I-I see you everyday, and you always make sure to stop and ask me about the latest book I am writing, and you love discussing history with me and it's just so hard to find young people like yourself that are so passionate about the subject and, goodness, Arthur…"
For a moment, France thought Charles would collapse at England's knees and start sobbing about how much he loved him. The thought of this man caring so much for England was both sad and infuriating to France.
"I just cannot fathom why you let this Frenchman into your life if he annoys you so much," Charles continued. "Please tell me why."
England was silent, his large brows furrowed in concentration over what to say. "I've known him my entire life," he said finally. "He has always been close by, even when I didn't want him to be. Yes, he annoys me, Charles. So much sometimes that I want to wring his bloody neck. But I don't despise him like you seem to think I should."
France felt his heart swell with pride and happiness. Charles blinked brown eyes at them and ran a hand through his thinning brown hair. "I see," he said softly. "Well. Good day to you both." He turned on his heel and walked away down the street.
"He was a good friend," England mumbled. "Such a bright mind."
France brought a hand up to caress his face and turned it towards him. "He wanted something you couldn't give him."
"If I had been human—"
"Would you really have given your heart to him, Arthur?"
England glared at him. "Why do you care?"
"Because I am your friend."
France waited patiently for a response.
"You're not my friend."
"What?" France's eyes were wide.
"I said," and England moved closer this time, pulling on the front of his shirt so that their faces were inches apart, "that you're not my friend." They kissed almost instantly. France's arms wrapped themselves around England's waist while England pulled him backwards towards his house, suddenly breaking the kiss.
"What was that for?" France asked, a little dazed but pleased.
"I'm not as oblivious as you think I am, frog," he smirked. "I could see your jealous mug a mile away."
"I was not jealous."
"So if I went to fulfill Charles' dirty fantasies right now, you wouldn't try and stop me?"
France grabbed his wrist. "You don't have to go that far."
"Then hurry on up before I change my mind…" He winked at him, causing France to nearly trip up the steps as he ran into the house to prove to England that he had not been jealous at all.
For anyone who cares, Charles is in his late 40s and was hitting on someone who he believed was only in his early 20s. Little did he know that he was making a move on his own country =3=


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About Hans Krása:
Hans Krása was an important member of the Czech and German-speaking artistic community that defined Prague's distinctive cultural life in the first decades of the 20th century. Krása studied composition in Prague with Alexander Zemlinsky, and his youthful works include song cycles, several chamber works, a cantata, and an opera based on a Dostoevsky story. His 1923 symphony for small orchestra was performed in Zurich under Zemlinsky, and in Boston and New York under Serge Koussevitsky. Krása followed Zemlinsky briefly to the Kroll Opera in Berlin in 1927, but was soon drawn back to his native Prague. He turned down conducting opportunities in Paris and Chicago, choosing to remain in Prague even during the years when this meant risking his life. While Krása's style was influenced by Stravinsky, early Schoenberg and French impressionism, his music remained melodic and lyrical. He wrote: "I am sufficiently daring, as a modern composer, to write melodic music. This reflects my whole attitude to music, whether it is called modern or anything else."
Krása was incarcerated in Terezín from 1942 to 1944 (along with Viktor Ullmann, Gideon Klein, Pavel Haas and other Jewish leaders of Czech musical life). Terezín, 35 miles north of Prague, is most widely known for its exploitation in Nazi propaganda intended to deceive the world and cover up the campaign of genocide against the Jews. The Nazis cynically presented Terezín as "the Führer's gift to the Jews," but in fact it was a transit camp through which prisoners were systematically transported to death camps in the East. Of approximately 141,000 Jews deported to Terezín between 1941 and 1945, fewer than 17,000 were alive at liberation. Its victims included some of Europe's most talented Jewish musicians, composers, teachers, artists and writers. Krása was deported to Auschwitz on October 16, 1944, and murdered in the gas chambers two days later.
Krása is perhaps best remembered as the composer of Brundibár, the children's operathat was performed 55 times in Terezín by casts that constantly needed to be replenished when the young singers were sent away on transports after many of the shows. Krása composed a number of works while in Terezín, and he wrote the Dance for string trio there in 1943. It's been suggested that the work's intense rhythmic thrust was meant to evoke the sound of an unstoppable train – a reference to the transports that were to carry Krása to his death only months later.


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Muse: The Resistance
By MJay101
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November 13, 2009 2:39pm CST
I've delayed purchasing the album... I own all the others and describe 'Muse' as one of my favourite bands. But I heard some of the tracks played on MTV (and whatever other music channels we have bundled with Sky), and I have to say, I wasn't all that impressed! What do MyLotters think? Is it a brave new direction for a classic band, or tired, old, predictable nonsense? (I loved 'Black Holes...', incidentally.)
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@yaven8079 (17)
• United States
30 Nov 09
Black Holes was amazing, and it put them on the map! As for their new album, I believe it is going to win a bunch of awards. It is orchestrally sound, and a very mature work for Muse. I have read about Muse fans being mostly disappointed because this new album sounds the same as what they have done before. In my view, Muse went in a cohesive direction, and established themselves as a band who cannot be copied. Am I wrong in saying Muse is the most original rock band?
@MJay101 (711)
30 Nov 09
I thought Muse was on the map long before Black Holes and Revelations! Origin of Symmetry is a fantastic album, as is Showbiz. (Less keen on Absolution, but it does contain the frankly stonking 'Hysteria'...) I suppose the interesting thing about the new album is that it does represent (yet another) new direction for the band. Muse is evolving! I think you're right to say that they can't be copied - but I'm not sure they're the most original rock band ever!
@DrZerato (5)
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12 Sep 10
I got to be honest: as soon as the album leaked in a decent quality i listened to it and i was impressed by it! I think it was a complete different sound from the previous albums (in a good way) and you can notice a lot of influences in it (Queen, Depeche mode, etc).
@Mave_Moheerus (6)
• Canada
22 Apr 10
I love every Muse album that has ever been produced, including the Resistance. In fact, I love every song on every album. Resistance is definitely different. But then again, Absolution was surely not the same as Origin of Symmetry, which itself has little in common [save for awesomeness] with Showbiz. They like changing their sound up, trying new things. And it irritates me when "Muse fans" say they are true fans for not listening to Resistance songs, because they believe they are sticking with the "real Muse". Um, hello? I think if Muse created it, the Resistance counts as "real Muse", wouldn't you say? True, plenty of people aren't happy with it, but luckily for the world Muse doesn't care what you think. It's their music, and they're going to make what they want to make. It's what I love about them, and what differentiates them from so many other bands out there. They refuse to give in to the media, and would never compromise their music for fame. Indeed, Muse [well, the Rocket Baby Dolls] was originally formed to make a statement - it had nothing to do with money or fame. To this day, it remains the same.


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The Right to Life office in my area asked if I would help with this year's 40 Days for Life campaign. Perhaps I could I call some churches in the area? This request was just the catalyst I needed to write an article on immoral legislation. Normally I wouldn't write an article about politics. My aim is not to debate but to give you a picture of we can do about some of the big issues like abortion which face our nation. I write from experience about how God is infused in every aspect of our lives because He cares about even minor details.
Two New Bills in Illinois
Jay Robert Pritzker is the 43rd governor of Illinois and the most 'progressive', pro-abortion minded governor ever to be elected in this state. Sworn into office January 18th, 2019, Pritzker has begun what can only be compared to the shooting of a horse with a broken leg. Most people know Illinois is in serious financial trouble and that's bad enough. We're a pretty lame horse. Our last governor, Bruce Rauner, added his own blows when he went back on his campaign promises in regards to government funding for abortion. Now, just over a month into his governance J.B. Pritzker is seeking to deal with multiple deadly blows to Illinoisans in the form of repealing pro-life laws and also mandatory LGBTQ history classes in grades k-12.
Two bills, HB2495 and HB2467 have been presented which among other horrific things call for the removal of parental notification and abortion through all nine months. The removal of parental notification means that a 12-year-old girl, who cannot receive medication at school for a headache without her parent's consent, may now receive an abortion without their knowledge. Is this not alarming? Along with this Pritzker wants to review all state health insurance to assure that we are all paying for abortion services. As of now, Illinois is 158 billion in debt and yet we have money to spare for Planned Parenthood?
Planned Parenthood
The Planned Parenthood in our town has unfortunately grown and is performing both chemical and surgical abortions. A little hesitant as to what I could offer, I said I would come to a meeting for the 40 Days for Life campaign. Now, with my foot in the door, I am the Outreach Coordinator for our area. I could become stressed on the daunting task of getting churches and groups of people on the prayer calendar but God has taken my fear away. He has replaced it with an attitude of peace and the knowledge that if I give Him my offerings, like the fish and loaves, He will multiply them.
God calls us into the battle for our souls and the souls of our children. I also realize when He does something big, He does it with a few willing souls full of zeal and love. In this way, all glory is His. He will win the battle, not us. He has given me a sense of peace to speak of my own pain to churches or groups of people who are willing to listen. I tell them how I wish so badly someone had been praying on the sidewalk the day I went in for my abortions. I wanted help so badly but no one was there praying. People respond when we speak from our pain to theirs, for we have all been hurt by the evil of abortion.
Our Education System
And what about our children's education and the onslaught to take away their innocence? Our broken education system has been lacking in funds for so many years that many music and art, or even the trades classes have been dropped. Illinois does not have enough money to reinstate these however demanding classes teaching LGBTQ history is of prime importance to our progressive type politicians, starting at the pure age of 5!
I had been reading from the book of Isaiah just that morning. Isaiah had a vision of Heaven and declared that he was an unclean man living among unclean people. The Seraphim touched his lips with a burning ember and when the question was asked, "Whom shall we send", he was able to say, 'Send me', and he said it with zeal! So, how can I stay silent when the souls of our children, our state, our nation are at risk? Will I be hated? Maybe, but Jesus said we would be.
As a wife and mother, I contemplate while doing dishes, teaching my children, or taking a walk. I sit and pray in my cozy room as I gaze out the window, looking for the little vigil candle flickering through the stained glass window at the church across the street where Christ is present in the Eucharist. I see that little red flicker from the flame and ask God what I can do. People are so afraid. I'm afraid. The faithful are so fearful because the world seems to be going to Hell in a hand-basket. To speak out might mean being publicly bashed, losing friends or maybe even a job. What do we do? What can I do? Well, ask, and we will receive.
What Can We Do? Speak Out
Just recently, on a very cold, damp day, as I contemplated with the dirty dishes, a knock came at our door. Standing out in the drizzle was a young woman wearing a local news agency jacket. She asked if I knew about the bill to teach LGBTQ curriculum for children K-12 grades, and did I have an opinion. If so, would I go on camera and give my thoughts? I have to admit the feeling of fear began to creep in and I could feel my nerves jumping. Could I say what I thought, knowing I will be criticized or maybe even called hateful? Could I not say anything and continue to wonder why others stay silent?
When the reporter interviewed me on camera about the LGBTQ legislation, I simply articulated my opinion from a Catholic perspective and then my statements were aired on the evening news. I was startled when the reporter told me she couldn't find anyone else who was against the legislation to speak out while on camera. Was I profound? Was it perfect? No, but I did what I was asked to do, what I believe God asked me to do and I did it with great love for Him. I honestly felt a bit like Moses. I can write out my thoughts. I can sing. I don't like to be put on the spot and fumble for my words, but, I have peace about it. All that mattered is that I said yes when the knock came.
God knocks on our doors each day, each moment, asking something of great importance to Him. It may seem small, it might scare us, but He wants us to be at peace. Can we cast aside our fear? Most sins, most tangles we get ourselves into are based on an element of fear. Satan plays on those fears to keep us silent. What will people think? Will I not be loved? How will I be hurt? Jesus says 'fear not'. He is with us and will tell us what to say when the time comes. Let us cast aside the fear, and speak the truth in love of God and love of neighbor. When He comes knocking at your door, let Him in and say yes to whatever He asks. As His Blessed Mother said, "Do whatever He tells you." He may have been preparing you just for this moment. Don't miss it!


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Archaeological excavations were started by Vasile Pârvan in 1914, and continued after his death in 1927 by teams of archaeologists led successively by Scarlat and Marcelle Lambrino (1928–1943), Emil Condurachi (1949–1970), Dionisie Pippidi, Petre Alexandrescu and Alexandru Suceveanu. The Histria Museum, founded in 1982, exhibits some of these finds. The excavation project and site also features prominently in the film The Ister . Thrace (demonym Thracian / nre/; Bulgarian : , Trakiya, Greek : , Thráki, Turkish : Trakya) is a historical and geographic area in southeast Europe . As a geographical concept, Thrace designates a region bounded by the Balkan Mountains on the north, Rhodope Mountains and the Aegean Sea on the south, and by the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara on the east. The areas it comprises are southeastern Bulgaria (Northern Thrace), northeastern Greece (Western Thrace), and the European part of Turkey (Eastern Thrace). The biggest part of Thrace is part of present-day Bulgaria. In Turkey, it is also called Rumelia . The name comes from the Thracians , an ancient Indo-European people inhabiting Southeastern Europe. The historical boundaries of Thrace have varied. Noteworthy is the fact that, at an early date, the ancient Greeks employed the term "Thrace" to refer to all of the territory which lay north of Thessaly inhabited by the Thracians , a region which "had no definite boundaries" and to which other regions (like Macedonia and even Scythia ) were added. In one ancient Greek source, the very Earth is divided into "Asia, Libya, Europa and Thracia". As the knowledge of world geography of the Greeks broadened, the term came to be more restricted in its application: Thrace designated the lands bordered by the Danube on the north, by the Euxine Sea (Black Sea) on the east, by northern Macedonia in the south and by the Illyrian lands (i.e. Illyria ) to the west. This largely coincided with the Thracian Odrysian kingdom , whose borders varied in time. During this time, specifically after the Macedonian conquest, the region's old border with Macedonia was shifted from the Struma River to the Mesta River . This usage lasted until the Roman conquest. Henceforth, (classical) Thrace referred only to the tract of land largely covering the same extent of space as the modern geographical region. In its early period, the Roman province of Thrace was of this extent, but after the administrative reforms of the late 3rd century, Thracia's much reduced territory became the six small provinces which constituted the Diocese of Thrace . The medieval Byzantine theme of Thrace contained only what today is Eastern Thrace . The largest cities of Thrace are: stanbul (European side), Plovdiv , Burgas , Stara Zagora , Haskovo , Edirne , Çorlu and Tekirdag . Most of the Bulgarian and Greek population are Christians, while most of the Turkish inhabitants of Thrace are Muslims. Thrace in ancient Greek mythology Ancient Greek mythology provides them with a mythical ancestor, named Thrax , son of the war-god Ares, who was said to reside in Thrace. The Thracians appear in Homer 's Iliad as Trojan allies, led by Acamas and Peiros . Later in the Iliad, Rhesus , another Thracian king, makes an appearance. Cisseus , father-in-law to the Trojan elder Antenor , is also given as a Thracian king. Homeric Thrace was vaguely defined, and stretched from the River Axios in the west to the Hellespont and Black Sea in the east. The Catalogue of Ships mentions three separate contingents from Thrace: Thracians led by Acamas and Peiros, from Aenus ; Cicones led by Euphemus , from southern Thrace, near Ismaros ; and from the city of Sestus , on the Thracian (northern) side of the Hellespont, which formed part of the contingent led by Asius . Greek mythology is replete with Thracian kings, including Diomedes , Tereus , Lycurgus , Phineus , Tegyrius , Eumolpus , Polymnestor , Poltys , and Oeagrus (father of Orpheus ). In addition to the tribe that Homer calls Thracians, ancient Thrace was home to numerous other tribes, such as the Edones , Bisaltae , Cicones , and Bistones . Thrace is also mentioned in Ovid's Metamorphoses in the episode of Philomela , Procne, and Tereus . Tereus, the King of Thrace, lusts after his sister-in-law, Philomela. He kidnaps her, holds her captive, rapes her, and cuts out her tongue. Philomela manages to get free, however. She and her sister, Procne, plot to get revenge, by killing Itys (son of Tereus and Procne) and serving him to his father for dinner. At the end of the myth, all three turn into birds—Procne, a swallow; Philomela, a nightingale; and Tereus, a hoopoe . History Ancient history Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak The indigenous population of Thrace was a people called the Thracians , divided into numerous tribal groups. Thracian troops were known to accompany neighboring ruler Alexander the Great when he crossed the Hellespont which abuts Thrace, and took on the Persian Empire of the day. The Thracians did not describe themselves as such and Thrace and Thracians are simply the names given them by the Greeks.[5] Divided into separate tribes, the Thracians did not manage to form a lasting political organization until the Odrysian state was founded in the 4th century BC. Like Illyrians , Thracian tribes of the mountainous regions fostered a locally ruled warrior tradition, while the tribes based in the plains were purportedly more peaceable. Recently discovered funeral mounds in Bulgaria suggest that Thracian kings did rule regions of Thrace with distinct Thracian national identity. During this period, a subculture of celibate ascetics called the Ctistae lived in Thrace, where they served as philosophers, priests and prophets. Medieval history By the mid 5th century, as the Roman Empire began to crumble, Thracia fell from the authority of Rome and into the hands of Germanic tribal rulers. With the fall of Rome, Thracia turned into a battleground territory for the better part of the next 1,000 years. The eastern successor of the Roman Empire in the Balkans, the Byzantine Empire , retained control over Thrace until the 8th century when the northern half of the entire region was incorporated into the First Bulgarian Empire . Byzantium regained Thrace in the late 10th century and administered it as a theme , until the Bulgarians regained control of the northern half at the end of the 12th century. Throughout the 13th century and the first half of the 14th century, the region was changing in the hands of the Bulgarian and the Byzantine Empire(excl. Constantinopole). In 1265 the area suffered a Mongol raid from the Golden Horde , led by Nogai Khan . In 1352, the Ottoman Turks conducted their first incursion into the region subduing it completely within a matter of two decades and occupying it for five centuries. Modern history With the Congress of Berlin in 1878, Northern Thrace was incorporated into the semi-autonomous Ottoman province of Eastern Rumelia , which united with Bulgaria in 1885. The rest of Thrace was divided among Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey at the beginning of the 20th century, following the Balkan Wars , World War I and the Greco-Turkish War . Today Thracian is a strong regional identity in Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria and other neighbouring countries. Famous Thracians and people from Thrace Mehmed II Ottoman Sultan, born at Edirne in Thrace; he was the Sultan who conquered Constantinople, marking the end of the Middle Ages. Bayezid II Ottoman Sultan Spartacus was a Thracian auxiliary soldier in the Roman army who deserted but was captured and then enslaved by the Romans. He led a large slave uprising in what is now Italy in 73–71 BC. His army of escaped gladiators and slaves defeated several Roman legions in what is known as the Third Servile War . Belisaurius , one of the most successful Generals of the Roman Empire , was born in the borderlands between Thrace and Illyria . In Ancient Greek mythology , Orpheus was the chief representative of the art of song and playing the lyre . Democritus was a Greek philosopher and mathematician from Abdera, Thrace (c. 460–370 BC.) His main contribution is the atomic theory , the belief that all matter is made up of various imperishable indivisible elements which he called atoms . Herodicus was a Greek physician of the fifth century BC who is considered the founder of sports medicine . He is believed to have been one of Hippocrates' tutors. Protagoras was a Greek philosopher from Abdera, Thrace (c. 490–420 BC.) An expert in rhetorics and subjects connected to virtue and political life, often regarded as the first sophist . He is known primarily for three claims (1) that man is the measure of all things, often interpreted as a sort of moral relativism , (2) that he could make the "worse (or weaker) argument appear the better (or stronger)" (see Sophism ) and (3) that one could not tell if the gods existed or not (see Agnosticism ). A number of Roman emperors of the 3rd-5th century were of Thraco-Roman backgrounds (Maximinus Thrax, Licinius , Galerius , Aureolus , Leo the Thracian , etc.). These emperors were elevated via a military career, from the condition of common soldiers in one of the Roman legions to the foremost positions of political power . Frequently Asked Questions How long until my order is shipped? 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I would like to know if usage of indefinite articles in the following sentence is appropriate or if there should be definite articles in their place.
1) A leopard cub Leo and a tiger cub called Tig experience various fascinating adventures and learn how to help each other and be kind.
I believe it appropriate since there is definitely many cubs in the world and we mention them for the first time, but maybe I'm mistaken and presence of proper name changes the situation? Couple of other examples:
2) An animated series about the adventures of two unfailing friends, a brown bear Innokenty and a polar bear named White Cloud.
3) Dr. Ryan Stone goes on her first space mission under the command of an experienced astronaut Matt Kowalski.
4) A popular country musician whose career is rapidly going downhill falls in love with an unknown, but very talented singer Ally.
And the opposite case:
5) Psychoanalyst Ben Sobol gets a really hard case, the New York mafia godfather suffering from depression.
I believe that since mafia godfather is a singular position, the indefinite article would be appropriate. Is it correct?


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Thanksgiving 2016 – Hilda von Stadt
Thanksgiving 2016 – Hilda von Stadt
This Thanksgiving Hilda von Stadt brings us the Kitchen of Plenty which only requires a key to open the first time for coins and the Hilda von Stadt Restaurant called the Silver Platter Restaurant.
We have 28 Days for this Event. It ends on December 14, 2016. At this moment it looks like there is one quest string for both rooms.
Thanksgiving 2016 Roamers
- Obliging Waitress – 3 Silver Trays
- Silver Trays drop from searching rooms.
- She gives the keys for opening and exploring rooms as well as the Boss Weapons for the Hilda von Stadt Restaurant. She will not appear in your manor until you get the quest to banish her 5 times so find someone that has her because this quest comes after you are required to search the Kitchen of Plenty.
Thanksgiving 2016 Quests
- Nasty Weather but Nice Food
- Pile of Apples – First Floor Silhouettes Mode
- Maize – First Floor Words Mode
- S.O.C.! Save Our Chef – Banish 10 Snatchin Cooks
- Kitchen Ex Nihilo – Go out to the yard and tap on the Kitchen of Plenty, upper left corner, acquire the key to the room and explore it.
- You can purchase the key to explore it for 35,000 coins.
- The keys to Explore it come from the Obliging Waitress Roamers which you won't get in your own manor until the next quest so find them in a friends manor.
- You can also purchase keys in the Shop in chests.
- Expanding Operations – Banish 5 Obliging Waitresses.
- Eating in the Dark – Find 20 Apple Candles by exploring the Kitchen of Plenty.
- You need these to enter battle in the Hilda von Stadt Restaurant
- Which Fork Where? – The Silver Platter Restaurant is the room that opens after defeating Hilda von Stadt
- Explore the Silver Platter Restaurant
- Defeat Boss: Hilda von Stadt – weapons listed below
- Rollups for Dinner and For Lunch
- Search Silver Platter Restaurant in Words Mode 3 times (the text on this quest says to explore the Kitchen of Plenty 3 times but the main requirement says Restaurant)
- Find Fruit Plate in Restaurant in Silhouettes mode.
- Seeds for All Kinds
- Sesame Seeds – Japanese Garden with Mist phenomenon
- Sake – from the Obliging Waitress
- Jones' Culinary Genius
- Bell Pepper – Library in Comparison mode
- Exotic Spices – Hunting Room in Comparison mode
- Mustard for Youw Health
- Defeat boss: Snatchin General
- My Kingdom for a Mushroom – Assemble and charge the 21st Century Kitchen Collection to obtain the Unique Vegetable Slicer. You can find the Collection items in the Kitchen of Plenty.
- Buzz About the Restaurant
- Silver Platter Restaurant in Words mode 3 times
- Silver Platter Restaurant in Night mode 3 times
- Popular Movement – Charge the Turkey Parade collection to get the Striking Turkey. Items can be found in the Kitchen of Plenty or by trading with the Obliging Waitress.
- The Meat of the Problem – Find items banishing First Floor Snatching
- Charge the Chief of Green Skinned Collection to get the Warlike Corncob
- Charge the Courageous Colonists Collection to get the Snatching-Headman
- Child of Hard Work
- Explore the Kitchen of Plenty 5 times
- Charge the Secret Recipe collection to get the Rollup Royale
- Explore the Silver Platter Restaurant 5 times
The End
Hilda von Stadt Restaurant Battle
The Hilda von Stadt Restaurant Battle will open the Silver Platter Restaurant. Battle is 3 hours and 30 minutes and requires 1200 points to finish.
Weapons for Hilda von Stadt Restaurant
Proper Place Setting
- Chopsticks – 2 points – 50,000 Coins
- Silver Fork – 4 points – 100,000 Coins
- Asparagus Server – 6 points – 150,000 Coins
- Porcelain Spoon – 8 points – 200,000 Coins
- One-of-a-Kind Knife – 10 points – 250,000 Coins
China Shop Model
- Elegant Napkin – 20 points – 12 Diamonds
- Fragile China – 25 points – 14 Diamonds
- Impossible Plate – 30 points – 16 Diamonds
- Paired Glasses – 35 points – 18 Diamonds
- Soup Bowl of Life – 40 points – 20 Diamonds
Gourmet's Paradise
Gourmet's Paradise is a quest on the right side of the screen. Explore the Silver Platter Restaurant and charge the collections 5 times each to receive the Chest of Time. These are from the 2015 Thanksgiving collections. Open it to get 60 Candy Apples, 50 Table Placards and 20 Compasses.
Gourmet's Paradise Collections
- Special Offer – 456
- Floral Arrangement – 457
- Good Services – 459
- Bar Menu – 461
ABC: Always Be Cooking
ABC: Always Be Cooking is a quest on the right side of your manor. You need to charge the collections 5 times each to receive the Original Chest reward. Open it to receive 50 Silver Trays, 50 Oven Mitts and 20 Golden Bombs.
ABC: Always Be Cooking Collections
- 21st Century Kitchen – 546
- Secret Recipe – 547
- Turkey Parade – 548
- Warm Reception – 458
Hilda's Best Friend
Hilda's Best Friend is a quest on the right side of your manor. If you can complete the 2 previous events in the allotted time you will receive the Hero Chest. Open it to get 3 items for helping to set tables in the Restaurant.


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Dreamers @ LPC
Welcome to the Las Positas College Undocumented, DACA and AB 540 Students' Resources site.
We developed this site to provide resources and support for Dreamers @ LPC. On December 5, 2017 the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Board of Trustees approved the Las Positas College Joint Resolution that designated LPC a "sanctuary campus." The administrators, faculty, and staff firmly believe that all students belong at LPC and should be supported in their educational pursuits.
DACA Updates
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear the case on DACA to determine the future of the program. A decision in the case will come sometime January-June 2020.
We remain encouraged by the victories in three lower courts and hope that the Supreme Court will also decide to protect the DACA program.
Nothing has changed. The DACA program remains in place and people can continue to renew. Please speak with an immigration legal service provider about renewing your DACA if it will expire in 2020.
Unfortunately, those who have never had DACA still cannot apply to the program.
Get an immigration screening. Use Immigrants Rising's Immigration Legal Intake Service to see if you may be eligible for a permanent immigration option.
Take care of yourself and reach out for support. Take a break from social media and reach out to those in your support system to share how you're feeling. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, text HOME to 741741 or call 1-800-273-8255. Both services are free and available 24/7.
Donate to a DACA renewal fund. The cost to renew DACA is $495. Donate to help ensure people don't miss out on the opportunity to renew. You can donate at www.DACARenewalFund.com or FWD's GoFundMe Hub.
Check-in on DACA recipients and other immigrants.These communities need to know we have their backs.
We know this is a lot to take in. We want you to know that Immigrants Rising is committed to fighting alongside you and other undocumented young people.
Please visit https://immigrantsrising.org/daca-updates/ for more information!
Official Statements of Support
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
- Letter from Interim President (pdf)
- CLPCCD Chancellor's statement (pdf)
- Joint Resolution on Las Positas College as a Sanctuary Campus (pdf)
- Chabot-Las Positas Community College - Commitment to Undocumented Students
California Community College Chancellor's Office
- Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley's Statement about Action to End DACA (pdf)
- Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley's Letter to the Field about CCC Response to End of DACA (pdf)
- Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley Announces DACA Advocacy Week, October 16 - 18 (pdf)
- California Community Colleges Board of Governors Calls on Congress to Preserve DACA (pdf)
- CCC/UC/CSU Statement on Preserving DACA (pdf)
Spring Meeting Dates:
- February 3rd
- March 2nd
- April 6th
- May 4th
- June 1st


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He's done it all for you: From picking you up when you fell off your bicycle, to paying for those guitar lessons, to helping you through every miniscule problem that weighed on your mind, your dad has been one of the people you can count on most in life—and it's time to start paying him back. Whether your dad lives across the hall or across the state, show him your appreciation this Father's Day by taking him somewhere special in California. No matter what type of dad you have, you know you love him—dad jokes and all—so treat him to something he will really enjoy this Father's Day.
for The Animal Lover
Roar & Snore Safari
Location: San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Treat the whole family to a sleepover at San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido for a night they'll never forget. Transport your dad back to his childhood with classic camp activities and bonfires, then enjoy an after-hours look at the wild animals and a guided tour through the park.
For The Grill Master
Father's Day Concert & BBQ
Location: Hotel del Coronado
This is not your dad's barbecue—but it is one he will love to attend. Get to the Hotel del Coronado beach early to experience a full day of eating and soaking up the sun. Vendors start doling out BBQ favorites at 2 p.m., but make sure to stick around for the skydiving demonstration and live music beginning at 5 p.m. As you fill your senses with the smells and tastes of quality barbecue, take in the beauty of Coronado and give dad a hug.
For the Surfer
Catch some waves
Location: San Diego
Venture out to the beach to spend some one-on-one time together riding San Diego's swells. Ocean Beach is a great place for beginners to get their feet wet and experiment with everything from small waves to full-on barrels. After a nice morning on the water, head inland for a bite to eat before returning home.
For The Adventurer
Ziplines at Pacific Crest
Location: Wrightwood
Nestled in the San Gabriel Mountains just 75 miles outside of Los Angeles, Ziplines at Pacific Crest offers two of the most intense zipline courses in the country. Take the two-and-a-half-hour Mountain View Tour to soar across six ziplines at up to 55 miles per hour and to experience two controlled free-falls as you leap from platforms high up in the tree canopies. For an extra thrill, go on the Canopy Tour so you can fly across nine ziplines as long as 1,500 feet, rappel from trees up to 90 feet tall, hike among the pines, and cross adrenaline-inducing suspension bridges. Can't choose between the two incredible excursions? Opt for the Ultimate All-Day Adventure package.
For The Music Lover
See the Goo Goo Dolls and Train in concert
Location: FivePoint Amphitheatre
Celebrate Father's Day by rocking out with your dad at a concert under the stars. Watch Allen Stone, Train, and Goo Goo Dolls; grab a burger and garlic fries; and enjoy some quality time together in the Southern California evening air.
For The Foodie
Brunch at Descanso Gardens
Location: Maple
Head to Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge to meander through the five-acre rose garden, oak and ancient forests, and native California blooms before sitting down for brunch with the best dad out there. Maple offers a wide selection of Southern-inspired brunch favorites highlighting seasonal produce. Order a cup of Intelligentsia coffee and chow down on the elegant avocado toast adorned with hazelnut ricotta, Meyer lemon emulsion, herb oil, fleur de sel, and cracked pepper; savor the decadent eggs Benedict featuring toasted brioche, perfectly smoked bacon, poached farm eggs, creamed spinach, and rich hollandaise; and indulge in the buttermilk fried chicken and beignets for the perfect comforting bite.
For The Auto Aficionado
2019 Father's Day Car Show
Location: Harbor View Park
Ride out to Oxnard's Harbor View Park between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get up close and personal with classic cars, hot rods, and custom autos. Take in the California sunshine, grab a bite to eat, admire the ocean views, listen to live music, and dream about your future car garage. Enter the cornhole tournament to round out a day your dad is sure to love.
For The Golfer
2019 U.S. Open Championship
Location: Pebble Beach Golf Links
Watch history in the making as legendary golfers like Tiger Woods, Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, and Phil Mickelson tee off at the iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links overlooking the unparalleled Pacific Ocean. Let your dad know how much you care by making lifelong memories together on the Monterey Peninsula, observing his favorite sport.
For The Nature Lover
Hike to Cascade Falls
Location: Cascade Canyon Open Space Preserve
Take dad on a hike he won't easily forget. Cascade Falls is a gorgeous, 25-foot-tall waterfall in Marin County that can be reached via a 1.5-mile hike along the High Water Trail. The moderate hike is a perfect way to start Father's Day (plus parking can be challenging later into the afternoon), so grab the pup, lots of water, natural bug spray, and dad—of course—before hitting the trail. If you're looking for more hiking opportunities in the Bay Area, check out some of our other favorite coastal trails.
For The Sports Fan
Catch an Oakland A's or San Francisco Giants game
Locations: Oakland Coliseum or Oracle Park
Take dad out to a ball game (and buy him some crackerjacks) at either the Oakland Coliseum or San Francisco's Oracle Park during Father's Day weekend. Watch the Giants take on the Milwaukee Brewers and the A's battle the Seattle Mariners from Friday through Sunday, with fireworks at both stadiums on Friday night.
For The Outdoor Enthusiast
Camp along the coast
Location: Big Sur
Take a road trip down to Big Sur for the weekend and rough it in the wilderness. Stay at Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground to enjoy access to miles of trails and dozens of swimming holes—though you may need to plan ahead for this one because spots sell out quickly. You can also check out Ventana Campground or Treebones Resort, or stop by one of the state's other incredible campsites.
For The Cowboy
Country Summer Music Festival
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Head to the city of Santa Rosa to experience Northern California's largest country music festival, featuring three days of renowned artists, culinary creations, and fun attractions. Stay for the whole weekend to watch live performances by Chase Rice, Jake Owen, and Tim McGraw, or pick up a one-day ticket and chill with dad on Sunday to see Big & Rich and Old Dominion.
For The Drama King
Location: Orpheum Theatre
Splurge on the experience of a lifetime by purchasing tickets for you and dad to see the award-winning Hamilton at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre. The epic musical brings America's history to life with stunning set designs, elaborate costumes, and a score that melds jazz, Broadway, hip-hop, rap, and blues. The unique experience is sure to culminate in a Father's Day he will remember forever.
For The Cool Dad
Biscuits and Blues
Location: San Francisco
Is your dad too cool for school? Take him to Biscuits and Blues, one of the top blues clubs in the nation, for some true Southern cooking and energetic live music. Watch the Shane Dwight Band on Father's Day while savoring the fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and fried chicken.
For The (Sea)Foodie
Arcata Oyster Festival
Location: Arcata
Go to the Humboldt County town of Arcata—the oyster capital of California—to treat dad a day early. On Saturday, June 15th, the 29th annual Arcata Bay Oyster Festival descends on Arcata Plaza. This zero-waste extravaganza draws 15,000-plus attendees each year with its freshly shucked oysters, games, and contests. Can't get enough oysters? Road trip down the coast to sample selections from these amazing California oyster bars.