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New 2020 FIAT500X SPORT AWD Sport UtilityFor Sale in Fort Wayne, IN
- Stock: PP368
- Fuel Economy
- 24.0/30.0 mpg City/Hwy
- Exterior Color
- Italia Blue
- Interior Color
- Black
- Body/Seating
- Sport Utility/5 seats
- Transmission
- 9 speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- all-wheel
- Engine
- 1.3L 1.3L I4 Turbo MultiAir DI Engine w/ESS
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Premium audio system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Split folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Dealer Notes
2020 Fiat 500X Sport 24/30 City/Highway MPG
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Standard Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Illuminated entry
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start: keyfob
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 225/45HR19.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 225/45HR19.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 19"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 1
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Premium audio system: Uconnect 4
- Primary LCD size: 7.0"
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 12
- Smart device integration
- Speakers: 6
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Basic warranty: 48 months/50,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/ unlimited distance
- Powertrain warranty: 48 months/50,000miles
- Roadside assistance coverage: 48 months/ unlimited distance
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Rear seats: split-bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Sport steering wheel
- Compressor: turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: all-wheel
- Engine liters: 1.3
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 24mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 26mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 30mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 12.7gal.
- Horsepower: 177hp @ 5,500RPM
- Manual-shift auto
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Torque: 210 lb.-ft. @ 6,500RPM
- Transmission: 9 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Ground clearance (max): 201mm (7.9")
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Compression ratio: 10.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,499kg (3,305lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 70.0mm x 86.5mm (2.76" x 3.41")
- Engine displacement: 1.3 L
- Engine horsepower: 177hp @ 5,500RPM
- Engine torque: 210 lb.-ft. @ 6,500RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,796mm (70.7")
- Exterior height: 1,618mm (63.7")
- Exterior length: 4,247mm (167.2")
- Front headroom: 993mm (39.1")
- Front hiproom: 1,354mm (53.3")
- Front legroom: 1,052mm (41.4")
- Front shoulder room: 1,379mm (54.3")
- Interior cargo volume: 399 L (14 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,127 L (40 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,597L (91.7 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 960mm (37.8")
- Rear hiproom: 1,326mm (52.2")
- Rear legroom: 884mm (34.8")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,341mm (52.8")
- Turning radius: 5.5m (18.1')
- Wheelbase: 2,570mm (101.2")
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: digital/analog
- Exterior parking camera rear: ParkView yes
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Anti-whiplash front head restraints
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Security system
- Traction control
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Great Compact-Size SUV with FIAT Handling & Style
By Emilio on Tuesday, January 14, 2020We have had ZERO problems with this wonderful little SUV since purchasing it 3 years ago. I have a short commute on a busy urban freeway with more than the average number of maniacal drivers. This FIAT, with it's superior handling and responsiveness, has enabled me to avoid several collisions in the making. My only disappointment is due to the unavailability of a turbo engine and manual transmission in the model with the other features that we wanted. It seems that all manufacturers today only offer a manual gearbox in their least expensive models. My previous cars, an Audi A4 and VW Passatt, both came with smaller 2.0 liter engines that were turbocharged and provided better torque and acceleration. However, this car is more nimble than those and a joy to drive. Everything works as expected and dealer servicing has been great. We had several FIATs in the 1970's (sedans and spiders), which were terrific fun to drive, but which also had manufacturing/repair issues. 40 years later, this 500x provides all the driving fun of the earlier models with none of the reliability issues (by the way, our two Audi A4's were far worse in this regard than the 1970's FIATS). Kudos to FIAT/Chrysler!
- 5.0
Great little car
By Minimum Wagey on Monday, August 05, 2019We really like our Fiat 500x. It has 3 drive modes that really change its performance. It has a 9 speed transmission so changing the RPM in which it shifts really change how the car drives. It's got standard, traction control, sport. Sport mode makes a huge difference and drives like a little race car. It's very peppy and quick. Traction control in conjunction with our snow tires makes it pretty user friendly in the winter. We do wish we got the AWD edition. Lots of room for a little car. Seats fold down and make for a decent cargo area. All in all a great little metro cruiser for us.
- 1.0
Bad reliability, bad service
By Michael M on Thursday, December 21, 2017At the end of the day a car should be about reliability, right? In the time Ive had this vehicle, and with only around 13K miles, it has been in the shop 9 times! Granted, five of those times were for the same issue which the dealer inexplicably couldnt fix (malfunctioning collision mitigation system), but it has also had a door handle break, a broken speaker, a broken rear deck handle and now an engine light with the message drive selection mode not available. The dealer has had this car for weeks on end, and for the current issue hasnt even looked at it despite having it for nearly two weeks now! Each time I take it in they try to deny me the loaner car that came with the 3K enhanced warranty I purchased and I have to argue to get one. Its been a terrible experience and I would steer people clear from this vehicle...it is simply poorly made and the reliability reflects that. Ive even tried to work through Fiat HQ, and they offer little help. Its all very sad.
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I lost June to what doctors think was viral meningitis. It wasn't easy to diagnose, but I had two overnight stays in hospital and have been spending the rest of the time at home. I also developed double vision. The vision is expected to self-correct over time and it does seem to be improving a little each day. Today I tested my computing abilities (with a patch over one eye) by writing this and updating one of my websites, Wade-Memoir, with a parser/shoot-em-up (?!) bit of game, Tunnel Runner, from when I was ten. You can go to the Tunnel Runner post by clicking this sentence.
Why I thought of Tunnel Runner today: While my vision was really messed up, I couldn't read and I couldn't watch anything, so I listened to a lot of podcasts. One of them, No Quarter (about classic coin-ops) mentioned that the hosts were supporting the crowdfunding for some turn-based shoot-em-up. This sent my mind back – way back – to Tunnel Runner. It was meant to be a sideways shooter like Star Blazer or Scramble. How it came out is that you use a parser to enter commands to move your ship. Today I wrote this game up in my blog Wade-Memoir, making it my first post there in half a year.
I was having motivation troubles writing the last example for my WIP Inform CYOA extension before I got sick, probably because I've already written a good number of examples that interest me more. This last one needs to be the most fundamental, in a way, and is intended to be the first one for a user.
Soon I hope to be reconstituted enough that I should be able to recommence using my will to force myself to do certain things. Or a day may come when the sun is especially bright (it's winter here) and a particular shaft will hit me in a particular way and inspire me to do it without me having to kick myself.

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2016 Honda Civic Type R Concept - When you go to an event like the Paris Auto Program, you anticipate some insane unique or some new high-end vehicle to take the spotlight, however at the 2016 Paris Vehicle Show, it was a Honda that remained in the limelight. Specifically, it was this Honda Civic Type R Concept, which functions as a sneak peek of the upcoming production design. This idea is all about appearances, however it's widely thought that there's an uprated 2.0-liter, turbocharged, VTEC hidden away under the hood-- the exact same engine that will ultimately make it into the road-going Type R. And, that engine could produce up of 350 horsepower.
2017 Honda Civic Type R Concept Revealed at Paris Motor Show
It's difficult to believe that a concept car from Honda is getting such a following, however Honda has lastly tapped back into the hot hatch market in a big way with the brand-new Civic Hatchback. Mainly since the new Civic Hatch is developed on a worldwide platform, which indicates we'll lastly get it, and the Type R everyone tuners have been dying to have, here in the United States With the aggressive styling seen on this principle from the gnarly front bumper all the way back to that diligently developed spoiler, this idea shows that Honda is finally paying attention to its fan base again.
Related: 2018 Honda Civic Type R Rendered
Related: 2018 Honda Civic Type R Rendered
So, with that stated, let's dive on into the best Civic we've seen from Honda in a very long time and go over the information that make this Type R idea among the coolest cars to roll into the Paris Auto Program.
2017 Honda Civic Type R Concept Exterior
Using the Civic Hatchback as a canvass, Honda put significant effort into building a Type R Idea that would definitely wow and shock anybody who looks at it. And, they did a damn excellent task. First of all, Honda started by throwing a scoop on that currently muscular hood. Whether it is functional or not remains to be seen, but we're quite sure it will be practical on the road-going design that will debut in the coming months. Down below, the upper grille is beautified by the standard red Honda logo to choose a Type R badge to one side.
The headlights look to be the exact same as the road-going hatchback, but down below, everything is various. There's now a little front spoiler with winglets on each side to assist create down-force on the front end. And the hatchbacks aggressive bumper can be made out, but on the Type R Principle, those air consumptions are a bit larger, with an additional set of vertically oriented flow-through vents on the external edge. those should work as channels as a way to pressure air in the direction of the the front brakes for added cooling. The air dam is likewise much bigger, which we think will increase air flow to a bigger turbo intercooler.
The side profile of the Type R principle truly builds on exactly what we've already seen on the road-going civic hatchback. The front fenders are much broader and function vents simply ahead of the front doors. This large fender set actually mixes seamlessly into the side skirts that are far more dramatic than on the road-going hatch. Like the front lip, the skirts are accentuated with a red pinstripe and feature a small winglet at the rear and just ahead of the rear wheels. The rear quarters aren't rather as wide as the fronts, but there's definitely more meaning there than seen on the road-going car from which this one is based. The elegant, multi-spoke wheels also feature a red pinstripe, and the calipers are painted bright red.
Around back, the Type R Idea has a lot to say, and it says it in a wicked way. With the exact same taillights that we like on the road-going hatch, the color of this automobile's vinyl wrap actually accentuates the radiance of the taillights. The rear hatch is practically unchanged, however it does sport the traditional red Honda symbol and the Type R badging. There's that wild looking spoiler that was created with type and function in mind. Now, as far as we know, the Type R will be front-wheel drive, so there isn't a need for extreme downforce back here, but that spoiler will provide some.
Down below, there is the very same massive vent on each corner while the bumper insert from the road-going hatch has actually been replaced by a mild diffuser-like aspect. A red pinstripe enhances the bottom of the rear fascia. However, exactly what about those spaced out exhaust outlets with that smaller red pipeline in the middle? We do not know precisely what is happening with that, but rumors suggest that might be efficiency associated in one method or another. Or, it might be a sound tube to truly magnify the noise of the turbo blow off valve. This car really is the meaning of japanese and attractive aggressiveness all rolled into one package
Copmparison for 2017 Honda Civic Type R
In contrast, the brand-new Type R (right) is sleeker and more aggressive than ever. The air consumption and air dam are bigger, while the hood has a better angle.
Plus, the Type R will lastly have center exhaust pipes. The new Type R (right) is way more aggressive in the rear, the taillights are bigger, and the diffuser is more aggressive than ever.
Interior Idea for 2017 Honda Civic Type R
Far, Honda has kept the interior of the Type R model a complete secret. When Honda debuted the brand-new Civic Hatchback, the interior was a quite huge departure from the then-current model. The switch panels on the front doors and armrest also sit flat now as opposed to elevating upward in the front.
We expect the Type R Principle to preview what we will see in the road-going Type R, however even if we never ever get an appearance at the inside, we can at least look at the new road-going hatchback and the previous Type R to get a reasonable idea of things to come. In typical Type R style, the interior will be mostly black with healthy dosages of what I like to call Type R red.
The face of the dash must get some red accenting, but I think for the brand-new Type R and we'll see some red ambient lighting in the pockets of the door trim, along the bottom of the dash, inside that pocket at the front of the center console and inside the cup holder. If the previous truly is a good representation of the future, the interior of the Type R Idea or the road-going Type R definitely won't dissatisfy.
Drivetrain Idea for 2017 Honda Civic Type R.
Honda did just spend containers of cash on the 2.0-liter, turbocharged, VTEC that is found in the present Type R, so we're anticipating that to conceal under the hood of the road-going and this idea Type R that we'll see in the coming months. Honda wants to recover its place as the fastest FWD car on the Nürburgring, so anticipate the road-going Type R to produce more than the 306 horse power and 295 pound-feet of torque discovered in the present design.
That suggests it's got stiff competitors from vehicles like the Ford Focus RS. Honda would be clever to tap into that kind of power and bring at least 345 or 350 horse power out of the production Type R. Granted the Focus RS is rear-wheel drive, but outside of that, the Type R will compete with it on every level. Either way, we're truly looking forward to learning what motivates this concept and the future, U.S.-bound Type R.
Conclusion for 2017 Honda Civic Type R Concept
This Type R Concept finally proves that Honda has some young blood, or at the extremely least young thinking, within its R&D department. Task well done, Honda. Not just does Honda lastly have a hatchback worth really having, however this Type R Principle proves we have something to really look forward to here in the U.S.
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Follow us here to get the most recent updates for Deerfield and Highland Park. Snow Removal services offered by Koerner Snow Removal.
- November 11th update November 11, 2019PlowBoss
Dear Clients,
We have spot checked all our routes and have ascertained that our drives have less than 2″. If you would still like us to come out, call us at 224-300-0423 or e-mail us at email@example.com. We will send someone out as soon as possible. If you are on our under 2″ list, we are "plowing" through that now.
Rich and the Crews
- Let's all say hello to Winter 2019-2020 November 11, 2019PlowBoss
Just an update on the plowing today. Since it is still snowing the guys are waiting a bit to make sure that they are able to get all the snow off your drives and walks. It did not start snowing until 4 this morning. So today it will be a daytime plow.
- January 19th Snow Update January 19, 2019PlowBoss
Good morning,
The crews have been out for hours now. They are making the first go around for this storm. This time around there will be no hand shoveling done( See contract). The goal is to get all your drives plowed. Later when it finally stops snowing they will plow and shovel to make sure you are all cleaned up. So please be patient. We are getting to you in our reliable and safe way. If you are not a client of ours and would like snow service this weekend,please contact us. Clients who are not contracted with us will be taken care of on Sunday and Monday at a minimum charge. Thank you for your business and stay safe.
- NOVEMBER 25TH STORM November 25, 2018PlowBoss
Dear Clients,
This storm is expected to be very severe. It is estimated that the overnight snowfall rates could exceed 2″ per hour with total accumulations of 5-9″ . Please back your cars into your garages or driveways.If the storm proceeds the way the experts predict, it is unlikely that we will have everyone perfectly cleaned out by 7 AM. It is very likely that Northern Illinois will be snowed under tonight and tomorrow. We also need to attend to the safety of our trucks and drivers. But all that said, you know that we are the most reliable snow service, so be patient, sit by the fire, and know that we will get to you!
Rich and the Koerner Snow Removal Crews
- Update February 9,2018 February 9, 2018PlowBoss
Our drivers finished the first round of plowings as of 8 this morning. They took a little safety and food break and then started the second plowing. This time around they are doing the hand shoveling also. A little snow tip for your safety:When you know it is going to snow try to back your cars into the driveway. It will be much easier for you to get out after a big snow. Also know that it is difficult for us to plow if you have cars in the driveway. We can only go up to a certain point then. It is about 12:15 and it looks like it has stopped snowing here in Deerfield. Let's hope we get a little respite now!!! Thank you all for your business!!
- SNOW!!! February 8th 7:30 PM February 8, 2018PlowBoss
Dear Clients,
We are anticipating quite a snow event within the next few days. We will start our routes as soon as there is enough snow on the ground. Please remember that if it snows as much as they predict, it may require several plowings. Below is the clause in the contract that explains such a situation. Please be safe and a little patient with this weather. Our primary goal is your safety and, of course, that of our crews.
Customer understands that extreme weather conditions will result in multiple, billed plowings. It is also understood that the snow crews may be pulled off the road if the weather proves to be unsafe for them. Customer understands that when heavy snow accumulation (approx. 8" or more) occurs, a one car-width pathway will be created to allow access in and out of your driveway. Hand shoveling will be suspended until final cleanup, at which time your driveway will be fully plowed and whatever shoveling, as stated in the contract, will be completed.
Updates will follow!
- Update:Feb 5,2018. 10 PM February 5, 2018PlowBoss
Our crews are out plowing tonight!
- Update: February 5th February 5, 2018PlowBoss
Dear Clients,
It looks like we are having another snow event tonight. As soon as it stops snowing we will be out on the routes. Just a reminder that nature is really in charge of our timing. We make all attempts to get you all plowed out by early morning. There will be another update as the storm continues. If you have refuse pick up tomorrow, please but your bins well to the side of the driveway so they won't be in the way of the plows.
Keep warm!
Rich and the snow crews
- Update 2/4/2018 February 4, 2018PlowBoss
Just an update to all our clients. We did go out when it stopped snowing today and as of 4:50 are doing well in getting through our routes. We feel that everybody will be plowed out in time for Super Bowl parties tonight.
- Update February 4,2018 February 4, 2018PlowBoss
We are measuring this snow carefully. As of 9 this morning we do not have 2″.
Be assured that as soon as it hits the mark we will hit our residential routes.
The guys are out plowing and shoveling our 2″ and under list. Remember that you may be on that list if you choose. We make sure we give you the best and most attentive service on the North Shore!


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In the day of political correctness, it's nice to see a movie that bucks such a trend while still having something smart to say. Towelhead, from American Beauty writer Alan Ball, is an unconventional drama/almost-comedy about race and sex in the early 1990's. Set in Texas during the first Gulf War, Towelhead revolves around Jasira (Summer Bishil), a 13-year old Lebanese-American girl who is beginning to find herself sexually. Though her father (Peter Macdissi) is also American, he has a strict view of what's proper and a harsh form of love. This, coupled with the fact that Jasira has discovered how to give herself orgasms, leads to a variety of awkward-to-bad situations, including a relationship with a black boy (Eugene Jones) her father disapproves of and a few run-ins with her much older next door neighbor, played by Aaron Eckhart. Maria Bello and Toni Collette also star.
Towelhead is an exploration of sex and racism, though I can't say I'm quite sure what the intent of the story is. Nonetheless, the movie is an intriguing and entertaining picture - albeit a disturbing one - that touches on subjects rarely seen in a major film. From female masturbation to rape of a minor, teenage sex and more, Ball doesn't hold back many punches, which is not surprising since he is, after all, the guy who wrote American Beauty (granted, Towelhead is based on a book by Alicia Erian). The movie is well-written, albeit in an unconventional way, and the result is a slow-boil picture that gets better over time. It takes a little getting used to, as many of the scenes are rather blunt and it's not quite clear whether you should be disturbed or laughing at any given time. I was expecting more of a comedy than what Towelhead actually is, but Ball slips in some dark humor from time to time. Ultimately, the movie is as funny as you want it to be, as some of the most serious moments are also the funniest.
The real strength comes from the actors, who all deliver terrific performances. Twenty-year old Bishil has the tough role of headlining a film with bigger actors than her and playing a 13-year old girl who in one way is completely innocent to the world yet is naively aware of her sexual power over men. Her performance is a strong one, as she manages to create a character who is both a victim and instigator of the many situations that occur. Macdissi is also very strong as her overbearing father, a man who must consciously make the effort to come off as nice. His performance is probably the strongest of the group. Eckhart, meanwhile, plays sleazy very well, and manages to do so in a way where we still feel some compassion for him at the end. Collette also delivers a quality performance.
Towelhead is not without its flaws, however. While never slow, a few scenes could have been snipped here and there to cut the running time. The first act takes a little getting used to, as previously mentioned, and there are a few scenes that could have been smoothed over a bit. Of course, it doesn't help that the movie is going to be compared to American Beauty, due to the strong involvement of Alan Ball and its suburban, sexually charged setting. This comparison may not be fair, but the movies are similar enough in tone and energy that Ball makes it hard to avoid. Unfortunately, Ball is no Sam Mendes, and Towelhead feels a bit plain at times. It works for this picture, but I didn't see anything too impressive here.
Nonetheless, Towelhead is an engaging and entertaining drama with quality writing and directing. It may not be good enough to qualify for the Oscars come March, but it is one of the better movies of 2008.
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Antoni Hoyte-Small set a new record of 47.86 secs in the Boys Under 17 400m.
Records break on first day of BSSAC finals
Thu, 03/17/2016 - 9:04pm
Records were made to be broken and the first day of the PowerAde Barbados Secondary Schools Athletics Champion-ships lived up to that statement. From the very first final event of the morning on the first day, records began to tumble at the National Stadium.
Mary Fraser of the Daryll Jordan Secondary School ran an exciting final 100m of the Girls Under 20 1 500m Distance Race to take down Elizabeth Williams of Christ Church Foundation to take gold at the record time of four minutes 46.13 secs (4:46.13). She broke the previous 2012 record time of 4:46.73 by Sonia Gaskin of Parkinson Memorial School. Fraser pushed Williams in the final lap of the race to run a brilliant time as well to go beneath the previous record with a time of 4:46.18 and the silver medal. When asked about her run Fraser said that she knew she could run faster, but was battling sickness previously and was unable to train as she would have liked. She also stated that in her opinion she was not fit but tried her best especially since she had run the 400m qualifying race earlier that morning.
The Under 17 Boys 400m race was the scene of another special run by a special athlete. Antoni Hoyte-Small of Queen's College heated up the track as he ran past all competitors to win and break the former record of 48.00secs. He ran a time of 47.86 secs to eclipse the old time set by the well-known Wilan Louis of the Christ Church Foundation School. Hoyte-Small said he was on top of the world at breaking the record. He was proud to represent his school and that he tries to be excellent at all times since the school always promoted excellence. He also mentioned that he was very fatigued due to running the 400m and 100m preliminaries earlier in the morning. When asked about his plan for the 100m final later in the day, he stated that he would run his best as he didn't want to be injured.
Sada Williams of Harrison College blazed around the track in the Under 20 400m race as she wrote her name in the history books once again by breaking her own record. She ran a time of 53.13 secs, almost a full second faster than her previous record time of 54.04 secs. Williams after the race said that she was disappointed in her time and had the goal to run a faster time in the range of 52 seconds. Her main concern about the race was not her completion but running in lane seven and not being able to see the other athletes. She said her coach told her to run the first 200m quickly and so she followed his instructions and just finished strong. Williams says that she is confident about the CARIFTA games this year and is looking to run in the 51 or 52 second time range.
Rashad Phillips of the St. Leonard's Boys' Secondary School also claimed the new record in the Boys Outdoor Pentathalon 110m Hurdles. He finished in a time of 14.59 secs, faster than the former time of 15.05 secs set by Akeem David of the St. Michael School in 2014.
Tyal Antoine of the Lester Vaughan School peaked at the right time as he broke the Junior 100m Hurdles record. He had a fast finishing run and completed the race in a time of 14.55 secs, breaking the previous time of 15.00 secs set by Enrique Babb last year.
Darian Clarke of The St. Michael School sprinted past the competition to shatter the previous record in the Under 15 Boys 200m with a time of 22.13 secs. Clarke broke the record of 22.34 secs, set in 2014 by Tremaine Smith. (AS)


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With my associate Monica Zarafu, I work with cities toward the implementation of successful bike sharing systems, starting with low cost feasibility studies. We know where bike share has worked, where it can't, and where it can be beneficial even on a limited scale.
Our reports are succinct and focused. We analyse relevant data about your city's layout and demographics and identify relevant case studies for comparison. The centrepiece of every report is a detailed, on-the-ground survey (a green map) of public space from the point of view of a risk averse cyclist.
You can learn more about this service at the Bike Share Studies website. To help you make your own preliminary assessment about the potential for bike share in your city we have prepared the following eBook for you:
Focusing on finding a sustainable equilibrium between individual and collective interests,Monica Zarafu has managed various projects in the field of personal and shared mobility, working with governments and transport agencies. Monica has given presentations at prestigious forums and international conferences such as the International Urban Planning and Environment Symposium, the Planning Saloon in Sydney, the Healthy Cities Conference in Geelong, Victoria or the PodCar City Conference in Silicon Valley, USA. She is the recipient of a number of scholarships and awards, including a scholarship from CSIRO, the federal government agency for scientific research in Australia and the First Annual Martin Lowson Paper Award conferred by the Advanced Transit Association (ATRA).


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On Friday 20 October we will wear pink, raise money and make life-saving research happen.
Why? Because breast cancer is still here. It's still tearing apart the lives of families and it's still taking the lives of the women we love on a heartbreaking scale.
About Wear It Pink
Breast Cancer Now's wear it pink day is one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK. Taking place on Friday 20 October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, thousands of amazing people will wear it pink in their communities, schools or work places for the UK's largest breast cancer charity, Breast Cancer Now.
And since our first event in 2002, together we've raised over £30 million for our life-saving research. Research that's working to discover how to prevent breast cancer, how to detect it earlier and how to treat it effectively at every stage so we can stop the disease taking lives.
We will be wearing it pink. Will you join us?


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Product Information of Atypical Season 1 DVD
Actors: Jennifer Jason Leigh
Language: English
Boxed Set: Yes
Number of discs: 2
Condition: New
Region: Region Free
Weight: 0.4 kg
Format: Support both NTSC & PAL
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
DVD Release Date: 2017
Summary of Atypical Season 1 DVD
Atypical is a coming-of-age dark comedy[1] television series created and written by Robia Rashid for Netflix. It focuses on the life of 18-year-old Sam Gardner (Keir Gilchrist), who is on the autism spectrum. The first season was released on August 11, 2017, consisting of eight episodes. The series was generally well received by critics.His father, Doug,Atypical Season 1 DVD has struggled to connect with Sam and is thrilled when Sam approaches him for advice. When Sam wants to surprise his crush with chocolate-covered strawberries, Doug drives him to her house only to discover that Sam's crush is Julia,Atypical Season 1 Sam's 27 year old therapist. Doug quickly pulls Sam away and tells him to find a girlfriend his own age. Sam decides he needs a "practice girlfriend" and, with the help of his friends and family, begins to learn the social nuances of dating.


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Analysis and Exploitation of Musician Social Networks for Recommendation and Discovery
Fields, Ben; Jacobson, Kurt; Rhodes, Christophe; d'Inverno, Mark; Sandler, Mark and Casey, Michael A.. 2011. Analysis and Exploitation of Musician Social Networks for Recommendation and Discovery. IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, 13(4), pp. 674-686. ISSN 1520-9210 [Article]No full text available
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This paper presents an extensive analysis of a sample of a social network of musicians. The network sample is first analyzed using standard complex network techniques to verify that it has similar properties to other web-derived complex networks. Content-based pairwise dissimilarity values between the musical data associated with the network sample are computed, and the relationship between those content-based distances and distances from network theory explored. Following this exploration, hybrid graphs and distance measures are constructed, and used to examine the community structure of the artist network. Finally, results of these investigations are shown to be mostly orthogonal between these distance spaces. These results are considered with a focus recommendation and discovery applications employing these hybrid measures as their basis.


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About Me [MxG]
Mugen x Gattai is all about Anime, Figures, Reviews, Games, my idol, Nana Mizuki, Shoko Nakagawa and my Otaku life.
About Me:
I'm a hikikomori, I prefer inside so much, playing video games, assembling Plamos, watching Anime and listening to J-musics.
Collecting Plamos, Figures and anime related stuffs is my line. So far, I still have few of them, but I'm hoping they get plenty in no time xD
As for now, I'm hoping for any FIGMA's
or any Nendroids to add to my collection. Since its known everywhere, I'd like to lay my hands on one of those. xD
I've been inspired to make my own blogsite by lurking day by day on Danny Choo and Alafista's sites who are known as Otaku Blogger worldwide. I made this blog because I wanted to keep a record of my life as an OTAKU.
So I decided to create this blogsite to share my hobbies to everyone and to express my self as full ledge Otaku.
I'm a cosplayer as well, but I only cosplay those I know so much and has a similarity to me. About a year ago, I stopped cosplaying for a while. Well its a bit difficult to collect and cosplay at the same time. But I'm planning to do new costumes, maybe this year? who knows~
I love my banner so much, Cagalli is the main theme on it. my Favorite female character on Gundam Seed/Destiny series.
Anime is my world, my life rotates on it.
Enjoy Reading! (^ω^)
Pls feel free to add me on the following:
MyFigure Collection (Tsuki-board) – ShouTakuya
Twitter – ShouTakuya
Contact address:
here is my email address for those who have concerns
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Hi Shou,
My name is Catherine Meyers, I'm the admin of a web blog directory, while reading your blog and it's reviews and articles about anime and figures, (I love Saber's figures o,o), I was wondering if you might be interested in a link exchange (no money involved), I would add your blog in my directory so my visitors will also visit your site and in exchange you add my website to your blogroll or links. Please let me know if you are interested and the best of luck with Mugen x Gattai.
May 23, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Hi, I came across your site and wasn't able to get an email address to contact you. Would you please consider adding a link to my website on your page. Please email me back and we'll talk about it.
Joel Houston
September 1, 2011 at 1:45 am


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If punk is right than it makes you feel kinda weird....right? If listened to properly, this newish Bay quartet will make you feel downright drunk. They sway drunkenly through off the rails punk that hits you like a distracted assailant hits you with a dull kitchen knife...but the knife has that sharp bit near the tip, so watch the fukk out. The guitar harnesses early Spanish raw punk a la KANGRENA (which is to say that she beats the shit out of the poor thing), and it's a miracle that the drums were able to stay in the studio, much less assembled, during the session. And kids, those are the things you don't even notice at first. Marissa and Eli seem like they are doing battle the whole time - he wants to hold the whole thing together with a solid bass backbone but these vocals are like LEB TOTE on LSD. Try putting this shit into a genre hole, people....I dare you. It's just so very punk, and MOZART give not one single fukk. There are a bunch of new bands around these parts....this is one of them.
05 January 2016
Posted by the wizard at 12:05 AM
2 comments:
- Connor Grosser said...
So excited for this! Wish i could make the mrr fest haha
- January 5, 2016 at 4:50 PM
- Unknown said...
Wow tupa-tupa-tupa-tupa and fuck it all.
cheers Wizard!
- January 9, 2016 at 9:43 PM
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Tre Cime, Italy. Sometimes, we forget to appreciate the small things. We stayed in this hut overnight and ate some of the best handmade pasta of our lives.
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Long gone are the days when you had to give in your mobile phones before entering the country. Rules are much more relaxed than many think, with cameras, phones, and many other electrical items being absolutely no problem.
Nevertheless, it is important to read the guidelines and be prepared on what you can and cannot take into the country before going on a tour.
What can I take in?
Many are surprised to know that you can take a surprising amount of things into the country. Contrary to popular belief, you can bring in films, music, and media storage devices. You can also take alcohol and cigarettes into the country – without being limited on amount as many Western countries are. You may want to take in some gifts for your guides, and this is strongly encouraged!
All this, as well as all the normal things you'd want to bring in on holiday (such as clothing, makeup etc).
Customs checks vary, but they may want to search your bags upon arrival. They may also want to see all of your electrical devices. This is a simple procedure and just requires you showing them what you have, which they may then record.
See the list of things below for things you should watch out for for the customs check –
What should I watch out for?
There are a few items that are either prohibited, or are better being left at home.
Bibles/religious material
Devices with GPS (does not apply to smartphones)
Certain electronic devices (drones)
Camera lenses of more than 250mm
Maps of North/South Korea
Tour guides for N/S Korea & Japan
Some films (including pornography)
– What can I take out of the country?
Anything that you can buy in the country, you can take out! This includes alcohol, cigarettes, propaganda posters etc. Arriving back into China with these items is no problem, and the amount you can take with you is usually limited only to however much you can carry. This means you can buy as many souvenirs as you want! (There's a great range to choose from!). However, do make sure to check the customs regulations if you're moving onto another country or returning home after China.


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LAS VEGAS, NV – 9/20/2016 (PRESS RELEASE JET) — Bounce Back Rewards™ announces a first in debt collection friendly tools to help both the debt collector as well as the debtor. "This is a first in the collection industry, helping the collection process by offering a gentle incentive to the debtor that can actually help the debtor "bounce back" says, Dorian Reed Sr. CEO of Gold Eagle Express Inc.
The debt collection incentive provides a credit repair incentive that's useful to 100% of debtors in collection who need to regain credit health, states Reed.
During the pre-launch phase the company has already signed up one of the top collection software provider in the industry. The company is looking for as many software partners as possible that wants to be the first to market to their current software clients.
President and CEO of JVK Consultants Group, James Trueblood says, "Bounce Back Rewards™ we believe will transform the debt collection incentive space.
As an International member of the Debt Buyers Association, Debt Connection, Account Recovery.net and several other industry affiliations and in the debt collection industry for over 15 years this platform offers a fresh approach to debt collection.
We work with hundreds of debt collection companies, and collections Law firms in the industry who we have informed many about the new incentive platform that are now waiting eagerly for the platforms full release October 1st."
These special credit repair incentives are only available to the debt collection industry and partners will be vetted carefully to insure proper use of these collection incentives.
These are true credit repair incentives and are not for resale and can only be given away to the end user/debtor.
"We of course are please to see such interest in our new service offering, the development of the platform required new robust technology during its 2 year development stage. We are very proud of it, says Reed."
The Official Launch date will be 1st of October.
The say's the Pre-Launch Enrolling Process is still open for software developers.
Software vendors can enroll on the Bounce Back Rewards™ platform and secure the benefits of first-timers.
About JV Consulting
JVK Consultants Group with over 15 years of industry experience, with over 4,000 contacts, managing 12 call centers, JVK Consultants Group is quickly becoming a clear leader in the debt receivables space. www.jvkconsultantsgroup.com
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The Marital Dialogues Act 1
Duke puts towel over face with just tightey whiteys on "How old am I now?"
Sally "About 45."
Duke "But I've got a body of a twenty year old."
Sally "I know, you keep it in the refrigerator for midnight snacks. Sarcastic "You know I never get tired of that Jeffrey Dahmer memorial humor."
Duke takes towel off face "How old am I now?"
Sally "About 75."
Duke "Isn't there a rule that you can't estimate older than I am?"
Sally "If you don't want to know, don't ask. Anyhow, how much do you think that scruffy beard ages you? Get rid of it and you will shave years off your age."
Duke "Funny. But the beard goes so well with my arthritis and blood pressure. I've embraced my little old man."
Sally "I notice that you are now 5'5" on your driver's license. Didn't you used to be 5'6"? "
Duke "Right, well the difference is 1" shrinkage and I lied about the 1" both times."
Sally "I understand the shrinkage as men age."
Duke "Along the lines of shrinkage, aren't I supposed to weigh 30 pounds more than you?"
Sally Silence
Duke "You're getting your haircut again? Are you shooting for shorter than me?"
Sally "How many times must I tell you, it's easier to take care of and looks better on me at my age."
Duke "If short hair is good for your age, why do all of the old women with hair your length look old?"
Sally "First, they look old because they ARE old. Secondly, when my hair was longer, I had it up so it didn't look long anyhow."
Duke "Donna looks great in her very gray ponytail."
Sally "Your girlfriend Donna is a LITTLE younger than me and she would look good shaved bald."
Duke "She's not my girlfriend, but she is hot in overalls."
Sally "Forget ponytails, and if you want to make sure my hair is longer than yours, get a haircut."
Duke "You got on the computer while I was gone for 5 minutes."
Sally "I'll just be on for five minutes."
Fifteen minutes later. Sally "I'm almost done. I found some things I needed to reply to."
Another fifteen minutes later. Sally "I'm done now."
Three hours later. Duke "I'm done. Anything you want to check?"
Sally "Which cartoon did we resemble today, Pickles or Grand Avenue?"
Duke "I'll go with Pickles. I think that it was either wrinkles or memory related, I don't know which."
An hour down the road. Duke "Did you remember the camera?"
Sally "It was in my hand before I went to the bathroom and why are you asking me now?"
After fifteen minutes. Duke "See how he brakes every time he comes to a curve or a slight downhill. Can't they shift? Does the slightest curve or downhill mean going 10 miles per hour?"
After another ten minutes. Duke "Why was he in such a hurry to turn in front of me if he wanted to go ten miles under the speed limit."
After another twenty minutes. Duke "Another @#%& flagger."
Sally "Maybe I should have driven."
Sally "Did you know that Judy is a felon?"
Duke "What about a moody watermelon?"
Sally "Would you please turn down the music, look at me, put in your hearing aids and be thirty years younger."
Duke "Was that louder or quieter on the music?"
Sally "Duke, be careful, don't break your wrist."
Duke "Whose wrist do you want me to break?"
Duke has been driving for a hundred miles and has not said anything. Sally "How are you doing?"
Duke pauses and seems to come alive. Duke "WHAT?" as if just waking up.
After an hour of driving. Sally "I need a pit stop."
Duke stops.
After two hours of driving. Sally "I need a rest room."
Duke "Which one of us has the swollen prostrate?"
At dinner party. Duke "When do we eat."
Sally "Another hour."
Duke Groan.
After eating. Duke "When do we get to leave?"
Sally "Another Hour"
Duke Groan.
Sally "OK, we can leave now."
15 minutes later on the porch Duke is waiting for Sally to complete goodbyes.
Duke "How about we go see 'Women In Bikinis Blow Up Things From Fast Moving Cars'."
Sally "I'd prefer to see 'Several Older English Women Talk About Things That Matter Over Tea'."
Duke and Sally watch a 'Bones' rerun.
The Marital Dialogues Act 2
Duke singing "When the deep purple falls over sleepy …"
Sally interrupts "Duke, you've been warned about singing. Stop it now."
Sally "Do have any idea what we should do when we can't cut the mustard anymore?"
Duke "When it happens to me, I assume that you will still be OK, because I'm halfway around the bend now. Take me into the woods, and if I find my way back you have to keep me. Otherwise I'll try to survive by mugging squirrels and eating berries."
Sally "If it does happen to me first, put me in a comfy chair and bring me chocolates and brandy.
Duke "Your mother hates me."
Sally "That is just not true. How can you say that?"
Duke "She refers to me the drain clog."
Sally "OK, she may not like you much."
Duke "Why?"
Sally "I married you. She hates in-laws and isn't that crazy about family."
Duke repeatedly clicking Info on the remote "Hmm. Why doesn't this work. Could it be that the last person to use this didn't hit the cable button?"
Sally "I usually hit the cable button. Why can't you just hit the cable button?"
Duke "The person who starts the remote should just hit all three buttons."
Sally "Can we just move on, PLEASE?"
Duke "How do I turn on the laundry?"
Sally "How did you ever survive as a bachelor?"
Duke "It wasn't pretty. I used to use plates until they were so dirty the food rolled off. I learned how to use a coin op laundry. I don't think I ever washed sheets or blankets. My mother checked in from time to time to see if I was surviving. I can't remember where my clothes came from."
Duke "Wasn't the deal that I would buy the car and you would plan for Backyard Certification?"
Sally "Yes."
Duke "Didn't we get a car over a year ago?"
Sally "I'm planning on the garden. Maybe next year."
Sally "Whose turn is it to fill up the pill containers?"
Duke "I don't even know what I had for breakfast and that was fifteen minutes ago."
Sally "What color do you want to paint the house?"
Duke "Purple with orange racing stripes."
Sally "Sigh. Why do I even bother?"
Duke "Do you remember our first date?"
Sally "I vividly remember, we went to see "Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid" and then went to the 'The Midnight Sun' for dinner. It was a great evening."
Duke "Apparently your memory is no better than mine. I invited you over to my apartment for popcorn and to make out. You are right about it being a great evening. The movie and dinner wasn't until later in Atlanta."
Sally "You lie. I have a mind like a steel trap."
Duke "Right. Rusty and filled with dead furry things."
Duke "How about an evening of dining and dancing."
Sally "Great idea. It's been a long time since we have gone out to do anything."
Duke "Uhh … I was thinking of bringing some MacDonald's home and playing some Rolling Stones or Little Richard."
Sally "Ever the romantic."
Sally "Were you intending to leave the house wearing that?"
Duke "I was until you just asked if I was leaving the house wearing that. Why don't you just tell me what to wear? Did you know that people can always tell when I foolishly dressed myself? "
Sally "Mother is coming to visit for a month."
Duke "I'll be at the cabin."
Appeared in Potluck and Short Humour
Like the Vagina Monologues, but dumber and not all true.


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Cape Cod provides a treasure trove of opportunities for boatersBY BRIAN TARCY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM RICHARDSON
Cape Cod is both a boater's and diner's paradise. From the Cape Cod Canal to Provincetown, it's easy to dock your boat and find a great meal.
Beginning in the mid-Cape at what is perhaps the region's busiest harbor, boaters will find a wide dining selection. "You have a lot of choices," says Carla Sullivan, dock master at Hyannis Harbor. "It's really important for people to have a good dining experience. Food is an important part of any vacation."
The 180-slip Hyannis Harbor marina accommodates yachts up to 200 feet and is within walking distance of several restaurants.
Trader Ed's at Hyannis Marina offers free dockage, is family-friendly during the day and transforms into a nightclub after dark. It is a great spot for a lobster roll.
"Ten percent of our customers are boaters," owner John Shea says. "They have a marine lifestyle. They're on the water all day—fishing, water-skiing, jet-skiing. Hyannis Harbor is very busy in the summertime."
The Black Cat Tavern is another great dock-and-dine location on Hyannis Harbor. Known for steaks, native seafood, gourmet burgers and homemade desserts, it is directly across the street from the Hy-Line ferry docks, which is especially convenient if you're taking the ferry to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard.
Not far away is Spanky's Clam Shack, offering classic fried clams, a Cape Cod standby. Baxter's Boathouse, right on the water and on the other side of the harbor, features local seafood and a casual atmosphere with live piano music accompanying the spectacular waterfront view.
Traveling eastward along the Cape's arm, boaters reach the picturesque town of Chatham, the Cape's "elbow," where the relatively calm waters of Nantucket Sound meet the wild whitecaps of the Atlantic Ocean.
You can make landing at Stage Harbor Marine, Oyster River Boatyard, or Chatham Yacht Basin to get a mooring or slip, or Outermost Harbor Marine, where you can rent a slip and then walk a mile into town past famous Lighthouse Beach.
Once on Main Street, do as the locals do and head to Chatham Squire, which features classic Cape Cod pub food from burgers to fish, while offering a warm atmosphere and live music. The Red Nun Bar & Grill, a friendly place to belly up to the bar and watch a game while enjoying burgers and brews, is another timeless Chatham pub.
Continue up the forearm of the Cape to reach Provincetown. This world-renowned art colony has numerous top-notch restaurants, many located on the water along Commercial Street. Boaters can dock at MacMillan Wharf and stroll into town, where the wide variety ranges from fast food to fine dining and everything in between.
Favorite waterfront fine-dining establishments include Devon's, a romantic chef-run spot in a converted fishing shack in the East End; Ross's Grill, on the second floor of Whaler's Wharf with a commanding view of the harbor; and The Red Inn, a historic and scenic property at the far west end of town.
But those in the know need not leave MacMillan Wharf for a good meal. Try 9 Ryder Seaside Dining. Step into this old wharf shack for a surprisingly sophisticated dining experience, all without ever leaving the pier.
At the other end of the Cape, the waters of Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound offer ideal conditions for harbor hopping and fine restaurants. At Falmouth Harbor is The Flying Bridge, a romantic harborside home to many weddings, and a fun location with everything from sandwiches to local seafood. Also on the harbor is The Boathouse, which has a fun, relaxed party atmosphere at night and is a wonderful place to indulge in a boiled lobster dinner. Afterward, stick around to hear great live music.
Woods Hole, a little village surrounded on three sides by water, has a handful of superb restaurants, from pub food to upscale dining to a couple of excellent local coffee shops, Coffee Obsession and Pie In The Sky Cafe. Pie in the Sky has a full array of sandwiches and home-baked goods. Shuckers Raw Bar is a popular place to get a drink, while the Captain Kidd is a fun pub that is often populated by members of the local Woods Hole world-renowned scientific community, as well as the fishermen, artists and bohemians for which the village is known.
In the Cataumet section of Bourne is Kingman Marina, where The Chart Room sits on the harbor amidst the boats and is a local favorite. It features a setting that on a perfect summer night is nearly impossible to beat.


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Calling in for students
Anytime a student is absent from school the parent of guardian must call in with a reason for the absence ASAP. Attendance Office Secretaries contact information is available here. Tell the reason for absence, name, grade, and spelling of last name. All absences are considered unexcused if we do not receive a call and students are not permitted to make up the work. Parent notes will not be accepted. Each student is allowed 3 parent call-ins per year to be excused. After the third call in, proper documentation must be submitted to the attendance office in order for the additional absences to become excused.
What type of absence is excused?
Absences are excused if a student attends a doctor/dentist appointment or court date and can provide documentation upon return. Students who are home ill are excused if the parent calls in for them on the day of the absence. (Students who are excessively absent due to illness will need a doctor's note to excuse absences.) We also excuse absences for students to attend funerals of family members with funeral documentation (Funeral program/letter).
Missing school for a doctor/dentist appointment
According to the State of Texas, a student who is in attendance for a portion of the school day, and then attends a medical appointment will be counted present if the student submits a dated doctor's note upon his or her return. This allows students to maintain their semester exam exemptions in the classes they missed. The absence is marked "unexcused" until a doctor note is presented. Note that "unexcused" absences prevent students from completing any make-up work from the class(es) missed. Unexcused absences that accumulate could result in a complaint being filed with the court for truancy. Also, forgery or tampering of doctor/dental notes is a crime and will be prosecuted if discovered.
What type of absence is unexcused?
Going out of town, interviewing for a job, taking the driving test, visiting family, running errands, baby sitting, taking vacations, or other "personal" reasons are not considered excused absences; and students will not be permitted to make up assignments missed. Our expectation at NMHS is that our students will be present every day that school is in session. Still, certain situations arise which require students to miss school. We ask that parents work with the school to keep those situations to a minimum. Please make every effort to schedule personal business appointments outside the school day.
Arriving late or leaving early
When situations do arise where students miss a portion of the school day, it is essential that they sign in or out. This is the school's documentation of their whereabouts when they are not in school. Students that arrive to school after 9:00 a.m. will need to sign in at the attendance office. Students that need to leave early will sign out at the front desk in the main office. Students who leave early or arrive late without signing in or out will be marked "unexcused" from the classes missed. We ask that parents or guardians call the school in the morning if a student will be late to school that day due to illness or other extenuating circumstances. As a general rule, we do not excuse absences for students who leave school early for reasons other than their own medical needs. If a student feels ill and needs to go home, he or she must first go to the clinic. Our school nurse will make parent contact and release the student from school. Students should never leave of their own accord during the school day without receiving parental permission and signing out. To do so will result in an unexcused absence being recorded and an appropriate disciplinary measure being assessed. Students will not be released early after 3:30; they will wait until regular release time.
Truancy Laws
According to the State of Texas, children between the ages of six and eighteen are required to attend school each day for the entire period that the school's program of instruction is provided. If a student is eighteen or older and they are enrolled in school, they are held accountable for their attendance under Texas law. Students who accumulate ten or more unexcused absences in a class in a six-month period, or three or more unexcused absences within a four-week period are considered truant by the State of Texas. When this occurs, it is the legal responsibility of the school district to file a complaint with the proper court against both the parent or guardian and the student (Class C Misdemeanor).
Career and Tech Nondiscrimination
Mesquite Independent School District offers career and technology education programs in agriculture, business, health/science technology, family and consumer sciences, marketing, technology, and trade and industry. Admission into a career and technology program is dependent upon interest and aptitude, age appropriateness, and availability of class space.
It is the policy of Mesquite I.S.D. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Mesquite I.S.D. will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Denise Kutch, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Mrs. Treva Franklin, at 405 East Davis, 972.288.6411
No Discriminatión en Programas de la Educación de le Carrera y de la Tecnología
Mesquite Independent School District ofrece programas de la educación del carrer y de la tecnología en agricultura, negocio, ciencia de la salud, ciencias de la familia y del consumidor, la comercialización, la tecnología, y comercial e industria. La admisión en un programa de la carrera y de la tecnología es dependiente sobre interés y aptitud, apropiada edad, y la disponibilidad del espacio de la clase.
Es la política de Mesquite I.S.D. a no discriminar debido a la raza, del color, del origen nacional, del sexo o de la desventaja en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales segín los requisitos del Título VI del Acto de las Derechas Civiles de 1964, segín la enmienda prevista; Título IX de las Enmiendas de la Educación de 1972; y Sección 504 del Acto de la Rehabilitación de 1973, segín la enmienda prevista.
Mesquite I.S.D. tomará medidas para asegurar que la carencia de las habilidades de lenguaje inglés no será una barrera a la admisión y a la participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales.
Para información sobre sus derechas o procedimientos del agravio, entre en contacto con el Coordinador del Título IX, Dr. Denise Kutch, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504, Mrs. Treva Franklin, en 405 East Davis, 972-288-6411.
Cell Phone and Electronic Devices
Cell phones and all other Electronic Devices within the school building before or during school hours are to remain off during the school day.
If a student's Phone, iPod, or other Electronic Device was turned in, due to being in violation of the "Student Code of Conduct", the electronic device will be available for pick up the next business day from when the device was taken up. Cost at pick up is $15.00 from 8:00-8:30 am and 3:45-4:00 pm only. No exceptions!! If you get out early you may pick up your device before school. A Photo ID must be shown. Driver's license, school id or any official documentation with your name and picture on it will be accepted.
Equal Opportunity
No employee of the Mesquite Independent School District, acting in his/her official capacity, may discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law regarding such personnel practices as assigning, hiring, promoting, compensating, and discharging employees, use of facilities, awarding contracts, and participating in programs.
No qualified handicapped person shall, on the basis of handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored by this school district as specifically provided by law in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and in the Title IX Implementing Regulations.
Inquiries regarding any of these policies should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Linda Henrie, 405 E. Davis, Mesquite, Texas 75149, whose office phone number is 972-288-6411.
Any student in grades 9 - 12 may be exempt for the semester exam for that class, if the following requirements are met:
Students cannot have four or more tardies for the semester in the class.
Students must have a passing average for the semester in the class.
Students cannot have been assigned ISS, MIC, or been suspended from school
Students must have perfect attendance in the class for the semester.
Exempt students are not required to attend their exempt class for the Spring semester exams.
Honor Code
Open and clear communication among educators, students, and parents is the heart of North Mesquite High School's educational expectations. It is the goal of the NMHS staff for all students to achieve academic success. So that student success can be achieved and all Stallions can embrace academic integrity, these guidelines will be endorsed by all staff and students.
Students will be honest and trustful.
Students are expected to come to class prepared to work on all classroom assignments.
Students will be personally responsible for the completion of their classroom assignments.
Students are expected to do their own work at all times.
Students will keep their papers covered during tests and keep up with their homework so that another student cannot copy answers.
Students will not be permitted to share assignments unless a teacher has given permission for a collaborative project.
Students will accept the grade they have earned on assignments. Each student may politely discuss possible grading errors or mistakes individually with his/her teacher before or after class.
Students will show respect to all NMHS staff and to other students.
Students will follow the classroom policies of each teacher and the NMHS Code of Conduct policies set in place by MISD.
NMHS teachers and staff will clearly communicate to students their classroom expectations for behavior and assignments.
Choosing to disregard these guidelines could result in the loss of credit for an assignment or the reduction of the student's citizenship grade. Participation in school organizations could be jeopardized, and a letter of recommendation from NMHS staff could be denied. Above all, each NMHS student must protect his/her reputation and guard it wisely as it related to classroom participation and assignments.
Honesty occurs when a student...
Completes his/her own work
Gives credit for another's words, pictures, facts, and ideas
Keeps his/her eyes on his/her own paper, assignment, or exam
Does not copy work form another person or source
Dishonesty occurs when a student...
Misrepresents his/her own personal work by plagiarism or cheating Encourages or assists in an act of plagiarism or cheating Allows other students to claim his/her words or work as their own Has wandering eyes during individual classroom assignments or tests Copies printed material, videos, or images without crediting the source and thus willingly violates copyright laws
Communicates either verbally or nonverbally with another person(s) during non-collaborative situations. This communication includes but is not limited to talking, writing, signing, or text messaging.
Individual student assignments are defined as any classroom activities given when the teacher has communicated to students that they must complete their work by themselves.
Collaborative student assignments are defined as any classroom activities given when the teacher has communicated to students that they may complete their work with the help of a peer(s), parent(s), or resource(s).
NMHS teachers must take an active role in discouraging student dishonesty because:
It is the teacher's responsibility
Employment expectations encompass academic honesty
As a role model to students, teachers must have high standards for behavior
Student accountability and responsibility are very important to producing good citizens and lifelong learners
Suggested Consequences for Student Dishonesty:
A parent will be notified by NMHS staff when student dishonesty occurs in class.
NMHS staff will notify other teachers if they have gained knowledge of student dishonesty involving another teacher's classroom.
Proper documentation of student dishonesty will be kept on file with the teacher.
Consequences for student dishonesty will be on a year to year basis will not start over at semester.
For the first offenses that involve daily classroom homework assignments, the teacher may:
Notify parent(s)
Reduce citizenship grade one letter
Conduct an individual student conference
Deduct points, provide an alternate assessment, or award a zero
Assign a teacher detention
For the second offenses that involve daily classroom homework assignments, the teacher may:
Give a grade of zero on the assignment
Automatically deduct one letter grade in citizenship
Schedule a parent and student conference
Notify appropriate NMHS staff and sponsors
Deny to write letters of recommendation for that student
For the third offenses that involve tests, major assignments, or research projects, the teacher may:
Have written guidelines for student work and evaluation
Have proper documentation of student dishonesty for parents and administrator's examination
Consult with campus administrators if appropriate
Have the power to give a zero on a research paper, tests, or major assignments
Lower citizenship grade
Deny to write letters of recommendation for that student
Notify appropriate NMHS staff and sponsors
Religious Holidays
In order for religious holidays to be considered for approval, it must be submitted at least a week prior to the event. Contact the attendance office for more information.
All classes: Doors will be closed after the tardy bell. Any student not inside the classroom when the tardy bell stops ringing will be considered tardy.
Within the first 10 minutes of class, students will report directly to classroom and sign in on the tardy sign in sheet. These incidents will have the following consequences.
Disciplinary Action — Starts over each 6-weeks
Tardy 1 — Teacher Warning
Tardy 2 — Teacher issues detention and contacts parent
Tardy 3+ — Student receives office referral
After the first 10 minutes of class, students are considered excessively tardy and will report to the attendance office and sign in. These incidents will result in an office referral immediately.
Open Carry Law
Due to the new Open Carry Law,* signs will now be posted at entrances of each Texas business establishment that will NOT allow guns on the premises. Mesquite ISD campuses, buildings and athletic facilities will be among those that post the weapons prohibitive signage.
Teachers, staff, students, parents and other visitors cannot bring a gun onto the premises of a school or school facility. It is still illegal for anyone, including licensed gun holders, to carry a firearm to school or district functions such as sporting events, field trips or board meetings.
For more information, please reference Chapter 46.03 and 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code for an inclusive list of places where weapons are prohibited.
The City of Mesquite also has information about the new Open Carry Law at this link:
*The Open Carry Law went into effect on Jan. 1 in Texas. It allows a licensed gun holder in Texas to carry his or her firearm openly in a holster on hips or shoulders. This is a change from the law that required a licensed gun holder to carry the firearm in a concealed holster.
The new law does not replace the Texas Penal Code Section 46.03, which states that a person commits an offense if he or she carries a firearm "on the physical premises of a school or educational institution, any grounds or building on which an activity sponsored by a school or educational institution is being conducted, or a passenger transportation vehicle of a school or educational institution."
Envision Payment Solutions
Envision Payment Solutions™ is pleased to have been selected by Mesquite Independent School
District as its check service provider.
Please be aware that if your check is returned, it may be re-presented electronically. Also, in presenting a
check for payment, you authorize service charges and processing fees to be debited from the same
account should the check be dishonored. These fees, as permitted by state law, may be debited as a paper
draft or an electronic funds transfer, at our option. Each dishonored item is subject to the applicable state
returned check fees.
Specifically, per Texas Business & Commerce Code Annotated § 3.506, the service fee for returned
checks is $30. (Note that the fee structure will change according to any amendments made to TX
law during a school year.)
If you wish to inquire about a returned check written to Mesquite Independent School District, please
contact Envision Payment Solutions™ directly at the information listed below.
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News corp
The News Corp Plaque marked the opening the New Building at the London Bridge presented by the mayor of London, Boris Johnson.
Boris was joined News Corp Executive Chairman, Rupert Murdoch, CEO Robert Thomson and News UK CEO, Mike Darcey to unveil a plaque and officially welcome staff to the new building. They were then taken on a tour of the floors of each newspaper by their respective editors.