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Everyone Needs a Little Island Time.
2020 COVID-19 update: For what is currently open and for Miller Ferry updates visit : click here .
Beginning in the spring and all through fall, the population grows on this three mile long island located in Ohio. Thousands migrate over the summer months to Put-in-Bay to meet up with friends and family, explore, camp, enjoy water sports, the wineries, the food, and the Lake Erie breezes. Mostly to escape and relax.
This summer (2019), I became one of those who migrated. My day began with a relaxing 20-minute ferry ride to the island, courtesy of Miller Ferries. I then picked up my days transportation, a golf cart, at E-Carts just a few steps away from the dock. With camera in hand, I headed towards the center of town to begin my days exploration of the island.
Below you will find information about my trip, as well as a few #MyOhioFun Road Trip notes. I hope you find time this year to migrate to Put-in-Bay. It really is a relaxing and fun time.
Things to do on Put-in-Bay
Once arriving on the island, and after securing your mode of transportation, my suggestion is you start your adventure by heading towards the tallest structure on the island and the third tallest national monument. Standing 352 feet above the water, the world's most massive Doric column can be seen from miles away. Constructed from 1812-1815, the "Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial is dedicated to telling the story of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's Victory over the British fleet during the War of 1812."
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial
Managed by the National Park Service
93 Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
419.285.2184 | website
Admission: Free of charge to the visitor center.
The visitor center offers a wealth of information about the war and about the monument. Throughout the summer season the National Park Service employees put on demonstrations, special tours, and special events.
The memorial is open to the public. You will need to climb the outside steps leading to the monument and then 37 additional steps to the elevator. Once at the elevator, there is an admission charge for taking the ride to the top. Adults (16 and older) $10, Youth $0 (2019 pricing).
From the top you will have a wonderful view of the island and on a clear day you may even be able to see Canada. There is a park ranger at the top who can answer all of your questions.
Family Fun:
The Butterfly House at Put-in-Bay
979 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.2446 | website
Admission: Adults $8 | Children 6 to 12 $5 (2019 prices)
Open Memorial – Labor Day
Step inside the 4000 sq. ft. aviary and enjoy over 50 different types of exotic butterflies as they take flight around you. The Butterfly House also offers an additional area for shopping. If you love butterflies, this is your store.
Perry's Cave Family Fun Center
Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.2283 | website
Open mid-May through mid-October | 10am-6pm
Go down under and view a natural limestone cave 52 feet below the surface, then take in a little rock climbing, go gemstone mining, play a round of 18-hole miniature golf, or find your way out of the giant maze. There is even an Antique Car Museum. The perfect place to take kids.
Admission: Perry's Cave Adults $8 | Children 6 to 12 $5 (2019 prices)
Additional admission required for other attractions. You can purchase combo and super combo tickets which are all-inclusive and include The Butterfly House. See their website for more details.
Crystal Cave
978 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.2811 | website
Open early May until late September
Tours 11am-5pm | Sunday Noon – 5pm
Admission: Adults $8 | Children 6 to 11 $4 (2019 prices)
Crystal Cave is the world's largest geode and is about 12 to 15,000 years old. The cave is covered in celestite crystals. The tour includes history of the cave and an explanation of how the crystals were formed.
To view a video about the cave click here.
Kimberly's Carousel
160 Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.2212 |
Built in 1917, and restored to it's glory by Islander George Stoiber, this Herschel carousel is the country's oldest original carousel. Tickets can be purchased at the Carriage House next door. ($1.50 – 2019 pricing)
Aquatic Visitor's Center
878 Bayview Dr., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Admission: FREE
Open mid June thru mid August | 10am-5pm
The center offers guided tours of the historic fish hatchery. Learn about Lake Erie, view live fish, and for kids 16 yrs. and under there is an opportunity to fish.
Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center
255 Meechen Rd., Put-in-Bay. OH 43456
419.285.3037 | website
Open May & September | Noon – 4pm
June – August | 11am-5pm
Admission: Adults $3 | Children 6 – 11 and Seniors $2
Children 5 and under free if accompanied by an adult
Family Rate $8
Self-guided or narrated tours are offered of this indoor collection of over 240 North American fish, mammals, and birds. Located also on the grounds is a butterfly garden, frog pond, and nature trail.
Chocolate Cafe & Museum
Catawba Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.734.7114 | website
Open May – September.
If you are in need of a chocolate fix, this is the place. Fine chocolates, coffee, desserts, and a selection of ice creams are available. The museum offers free tours in the chocolate museum.
If are lucky enough to visit on the second Saturday of every month, it wouldn't be right to not visit a historic lighthouse located on the island.
South Bass Island Lighthouse
878 Bayview Dr., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.1800 | website
Admission: FREE*
*Open the second Saturday of every month. Tour the South Bass Island Lighthouse from 11 a.m. − 5 p.m. June 8, July 13, August 10, September 7 or October 12, 2019. The grounds are open daily from dawn-dusk.
Historical Museum of the Lake Erie Islands
411 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.2804 | website
Open May – October | 11:00am-5pm
Historical Museum Admission Price
Adults & Children: $5.00 | Senior Citizens: $4.00 | Children 5 and Under: Free | Veterans: Free
The museum showcases island history. The museum also has a resale and thrift shop.
Historic Put-in-Bay Village Walk
Meeting location: The Boardwalk Restaurant
341 Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH
Arrive: 10 minutes before start of tour.
June 18th – September 24th (2019)
Tuesdays 1pm and 4pm
Admission: Adults $15 – Kids 12 and under FREE*
must be accompanied by an adult – cash only.
For more information click here.
Explore the outdoors:
There are two Ohio State Parks located on the island, as well as hiking and wildflower trails.
South Bass Island State Park
1523 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay. OH
Park Office: 419.285.2112 (seasonal) | East Harbor: 419.734.4424
Reservations for camping: 866.644.6727
Oak Point State Park
Western end of Put-in-Bay Harbor, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.32112 | website
Oak Point State Park is the smallest of Ohio's State Parks. It is however a great place to enjoy a picnic and take in the views. Public restrooms are available. The park also offers facilities for boaters to dock their boats at a daily rate.
Cooper's Woods
Catawba Ave., just west of Concord Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
If you are looking for a nice area to take a hike, Cooper's Woods offers hiking trails through its 18-acre park.
Village of Put-in-Bay Beach
East end of Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
This park overlooks the Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. If you want to enjoy a little toe time in the water, at this sandy beach you will find access to the water and a picnic area.
Additional outdoor island areas include:
- Jane Coates Wildflower Trail
- Massie Cliffside Preserve
- Scheef East Point Preserve
- Dodge Woods StoryWalk Trail
- DeRivera Park – Downtown
Get close to the water.
Kayak the Bay
Bay View Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.967.0796 | website
Seasonal and weather permitting.
2019 rates: Single $25 for 2 hours | Double $50 for 2 hours
They offer sit inside or sit on top kayaks.
Guided tours are offered. See their website for additional information.
Enjoy a winery.
Put-in-Bay Winery
329 Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.3343 | website
Open April – October
Located in the historic Valentine Doller Estate, this winery offers wine tasting, and beautiful views of the harbor from the front porch and front patio area. There selection of wines include a variety of dry and sweet wines.
Heineman's Winery
978 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.2811 | website
Open April – October | 11am-7pm | Sunday Noon – 7pm
Heineman's Wiinery has been producing wines since 1888. Their selections include red, white, sparkling, desert wine, and even grape juice. So if you are bringing the kids along there is something for them too. The winery offers tastings, and a cheese plate to enjoy with your wine. There is indoor seating and outdoor seating in their wine garden. The winery is also home to Crystal Cave. (see above for information about the cave)
Can't forget about the island food.
For many a pilgrimage to the island would not be complete without a bowl of "The Boardwalk's Lobster Bisque". If you love seafood this is your spot. Other selections include, Lake Erie Perch, Live Main Lobster and Alaskan King Crab, as well as other seafood. If seafood is not on your menu, located on the main deck level you will find additional concessions that include hamburgers and hot dogs, deli sandwiches and wraps, as well as salads and chicken strips.
The Boardwalk
341 Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.6183 | website
Open May-October.
2019 prices: Lobster Bisque Reg. Bowl – $9.50 | $12.50 for a larger portion in a Sourdough Bowl. Lobster sandwich $17.99
Chicken Patio
234 Delaware Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.4595 | website
The Chicken Patio is known for their wine basted BBQ chicken. Dinners include potato salad, sweet corn, and a dinner roll. Great place to pick up a picnic.
Round House Bar
228 Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.2323 | website
The bar is open everyday at noon.
This bar opened in June of 1873 as a restaurant, then later converted to a bar. The Round House Bar has been serving Put-in-Bay patrons for over 140 years. Live entertainment is provided at select times. View their calendar for additional information.
If only our time allowed to sample all of Put-in-Bay's restaurants.
Additional area restaurants include:
- Mossbacks/The Fishbowl – upscale cuisine
- Pasquale's Cafe – Italian and American dishes
- Hooligans – The only Irish pub. Fish-n-chips, Reubens, and more.
- The Goat, Soup & Whiskey – original Perch Taco, soups, and garden selections.
- Margaritas on the Rock – full bar and specialty tacos
- Frosty Bar – known for the famous island pizza
- T & J Smokehouse – smoked items, soups, salads, wings, burgers and more.
- Dairy Isle – burgers and veggie burgers, sandwiches, crazy fries, and ice cream in homemade waffle cones.
- Reel Bar – burgers, sandwiches, and a selection of draft beers.
- Boat House Bar & Grill – burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads and southern-style food like po'boys.
Are there really ghosts on the island?
Haunted Put-in-Bay Ghost Walk*
Meeting location: The Boardwalk Restaurant
341 Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH
For more information click here.
* Based on the book :Haunted Put-in-Bay" by William G. Krejci
Before you go:
If you are planning to visit the island, I would suggest you download coupons that are available online. Or when you get to the island look for local visitor guides. Places where I have found discounts include: Miller Ferries website, Lake Erie Shores and Island – Shore Savings Card; and the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce has an app you can download called "PutinBay" which also includes coupons.
Don't like crowds? Plan a trip for the middle of the week. I escaped to the island on a Tuesday, and enjoyed the less weekend atmosphere.
Getting to the island:
There are three ways you can get to the island. By plane, private boat, or ferry. Ferries are available from Catawba Island, Port Clinton, or Sandusky.
Ferry options include:
Miller Ferry
Dock: 5174 E Water St., Port Clinton, OH 43452
419. 285.2421 | website
Ticket: Each way – Adult $7.50 (2020 prices)
Bikes – $2. See website for vehicle information.
Free parking available for your vehicle on the mainland.
Jet Express
Docks: Port Clinton and Sandusky
419.732.2800 | website
Round trip ticket from Port Clinton to Put-in-Bay – Adult $35 (2020 prices)
Getting around the island:
Do you need to ferry your car over? Not at all. Throughout the island you can find golf carts and bikes to rent. There is also an Island Tour Train. My favorite way of touring the island is in a golf cart. Please note that many golf cart establishments require you to reserve your cart 24 hours in advance. You will also need a valid drivers license.
E's Put-in-Bay Golf Carts
2190 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay, OH
419.285.5553 | website
Daily cart rates (2019 pricing)
2-person – $45-$80 | 4-person – $55-$90 | 6 & 8 person carts also available. See website for pricing and possible online coupon.
Erie Island Carts
1961 Langram Rd. and Put-in-Bay Airport, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.5278 | website
Daily cart rates (2019 pricing)
2-person – $60 | 4-person – $70 | 6 & 8 person carts also available. See website for pricing.
Island Transportation Train Depot & Bus Stop
154 Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH
419.285.4855 | website
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
The train offers a one-hour narrated, historical tour. Stop-off privileges are available at various locations.
Pricing (2019): Adults: $12 | Children 6-11: $5 | Under 5: Free
Island Club Taxi Service
419.285.5466 | website
Boathouse Cart and Bike Rental
Hartford Avenue, Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
419.285.2113 | website
Where to stay:
This trip to the island I did not stay overnight. But the island offers plenty of seasonal accommodations. For Miller Ferries' lodging suggestions click here.
Things to remember:
If you are utilizing a ferry, make sure you check final departure times. Allow time for returning any rented golf carts or bikes, and give yourself plenty of time to board. Arrive about 1/2 hour early.
Wear comfortable shoes. Dress for weather. Sometimes island breezes can be cool.
If you enjoy shopping, you will find plenty of unique shops to explore. Offerings include nautical gifts, Put-in-Bay merchandise, boutique merchandise, specialty shops, and more.
Most places accept Visa and Mastercard, but it is always good idea to carry some cash.
For those who can not live without their phones, I found only a few parts of the island that I had difficulty with cell service.
You can follow us on Instagram #MyOhioFun.
Article and photos by: D. Rock, MyOhioFun.com
Editor's note: Any use of the above article or images without prior permission, will be in violation of copyright laws.
***Disclosure: MyOhioFun.com received two ferry tickets and a golf cart, courtesy of Miller Ferries for our day of exploration. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.***


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Hey guys! So today's post is really exciting because I get to reveal the cover for Selene Castrovilla's forthcoming novel, Signs of Life! It's actually the sequel to Melt, which was one of my favourite reads of last year and one that left an emotional impact on me for days. You can read my review here. And without further ado, I present you to the cover!
Signs of Life by Selene Castrovilla
Series: Rough Romance #2
Release Date: November 10, 2015 by Last Syllable Books
Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
No good deed goes unpunished…
The tables are turned with a vengeance in this tour de force sequel to MELT. Now it's Dorothy who is fragmented and lost, while Joey keeps the promise he made her to better himself – even though she's gone.
Joey tells his story "now "—nearly a year after the shocking conclusion of MELT.
Dorothy tells what happened "then"— in the moments and hours after the Glock dropped.
This time the stakes are even higher, as Joey forces himself to move forward while Dorothy is frozen in place. But when he learns of a devastating decision, Joey races to find her before it's too late. Truth, consequence, repercussion and modern medicine collide as pieces converge in this psychological, thrilling story, which begs the question: Can love really conquer all?
About the Author.
Selene Castrovilla is an award-winning teen and children's author who believes that through all trends, humanity remains at the core of literature. She is the author of Saved By the Music and The Girl Next Door, teen novels originally published by WestSide Books and now available digitally through ASD Publishing. Her third children's book with Calkins Creek Books, Revolutionary Friends, has received numerous accolades.
She is also a contributing author to UncommonYA. Selene holds an MFA in creative writing from New School University and a BA in English from New York University. She lives on Long Island with her two sons. Visit her website www.SeleneCastrovilla.com for book excerpts and more information!
Author Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Pinterest
One winner will receive a signed ARC of MELT and $25 Amazon or B&N gift card (US/CA only).
***Any contestant that uses dummy or contest only accounts to enter will be disqualified.***

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text: I wish all of you luck. Be smart....save as much cash as possible. At the rate things are going, the sh!t is about to hit the fan. The great Unified america has now officially been split 50/50. Politicians main focus now is on BEATING the OTHER TEAM. Watching the celebrations last night reminded me more of the super bowl than that of an election. Im worried. These corrupt politricians are gonna keep getting richer and richer while our country loses stability. Yesterday i was watch the democratic FANS cheering as if their country won the world cup.


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The Gros Morne National Park Travel Guide
Offering up exceptional natural beauty and the opportunity to experience one of the rarest geological marvels on the planet, there's no shortage of things to do in Gros Morne National Park.
This expansive landscape is the second-largest national park in Newfoundland and Labrador, measuring 700 square miles. The French name "Gros Morne" is taken from a mountain located in the park, and it translates into English as "big lone mountain."
Gros Morne boasts UNESCO World Heritage Site status, with both the natural beauty of the park and its geological significance cited as reasons for the distinction.
Here are our five favorite parts of Gros Morne National Park.
The Tablelands are one of few places anywhere where you can walk on the earth's mantle. The mantle is usually below the earth's crust, which is generally around 6 to 44 miles thick. Due to tectonic plate movement when North America and Africa were in close proximity hundreds of millions of years ago, the mantle was forced through the crust to the surface. This makes it unique, an area where rocks that are usually buried beneath 31 miles of crust are instead exposed to the surface. Interestingly, life has still managed to find a way to exist in the area, with some plants turning carnivorous to survive.
Bonne Bay and Western Brook Pond
Tectonic plate movements are not the only natural phenomena to have given Gros Morne its natural beauty. The park is home to a number of beautiful fjords that were created by glaciers 10,000–25,000 years ago. Compared to the Tablelands, these fjords are relatively recent additions to the park, but with cliffs surpassing 1,115 feet at Bonne Bay, for example, they're no less spectacular.
The park provides the opportunity to witness these magnificent cliffs from the water by means of a kayak, or an 11-mile hike to the top of the cliffs for a view across the water.
Gros Morne Mountain
This 2,644-foot-high mountain gives visitors the chance to view the national park from an impressive vantage point. A four-mile trail named after former UK prime minister James Callaghan starts at Rocky Harbor and leads to the summit. From here, you'll be able to see Bonne Bay from a different angle as well as the Long Range Mountains.
Witness wildlife on the Viking Trail
Gros Morne National Park is full of wildlife. It's estimated that there are more than ten moose for every square mile of the park. You may also be able to see Arctic hare, red foxes, and maybe even some black bears. There are various bird species, too, with some of the best spots to see them located along the Viking Trail.
Visitor Centers at Rocky Falls and Woody Point
There's always a chance your visit could fall victim to the weather, but with excellent visitor centers located at Rocky Falls and Woody Point, you'll still have plenty to do. Even if you're in luck and the weather is perfect, these centers are valuable hubs of information to learn about the park.
In addition to our favorite things to do in Gros Morne National Park, there are plenty of beaches, waterfalls, and community events providing worthy reasons to visit in their own right. The park is one of Newfoundland and Labrador's top attractions, and it's probably the best excuse to visit the province.


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It is a system which reproduces the operation of the new EUPHEMIA matching algorithm and the coupling of the daily electricity markets at the European level.This allows the user to optimise their participation strategies in the daily market and in trading activities at the European level.
We provide solutions and services adapted to each participation profile in the spot and future markets:
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- It allows the contemplation of legislative changes, increases in interconnection capacities, internal bid strategies and those of the competition, etc.
- Offers intuitive scenario generation interfaces
- • It uses detailed historical data with the identification of MIBEL units, those published by OMIE 90 days after the matching of the daily market and public data for the rest of the European markets.
Daily Market Bid Module
- Allows external predictions to be entered associated with demand, renewable generation, interconnections, etc. in order to optimise the simulation of the matching process over the short term.
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It performs a simultaneous matching of the buy and sell bids for all coupled markets, showing the resulting marginal prices in each market.
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It processes all simple and complex bid types present on the Mibel, Epex Spot, Belpex, APX NL and APX Power UK markets.
It permits the use of a hybrid interconnections representation system, through the simultaneous use of ATC and network flow models.
It faithfully reproduces the energy exchanges at the different interconnections as well as market splitting situations.


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"And then it didn't at all. It was crazy. It was absolutely crazy."
"I had no dry materials. It literally took me from sun up to sun down to get a fire started. So I was pretty emotional, I think I had a mini panic attack at one point."
And despite having a camera man filming her, he wasn't exactly great company!
"They're standing under an umbrella in a raincoat just observing you pretty much, they can't talk to you or help you.
"And everyone says, 'Oh there's a camera crew around you', but I would argue that that makes you feel more isolated because they're literally there observing you like you're in a zoo."


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A Cordova, Tenn. man is being held in the DeSoto County Adult Detention Center in Hernando, awaiting extradition back to Shelby County on murder charges.
Bryant Ward, age 24 of Cordova, was arrested in Olive Branch Friday afternoon and booked into the Hernando facility.
Ward is being charged in the shooting death of Bryan Hervey, age 61, who was found shot in Cordova Wednesday morning.
His charges in DeSoto County are being a fugitive from justice.
Bob Bakken is Managing Editor for the DeSoto Times-Tribune.


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Here are some shots of DiD's French Infantry Indochina figure, "Marcel".
This figure was commissioned by a French hobby store called "Machine Gun France" for the European market, and sports a number of unique elements, including "lizard" pattern camoflauge and MAS rifle with folding stock.
Like most DiD boxed sets, it comes with a number of different accessories that allow for multiple display options. I went with the beret, pack, and belt only.
Overall, it is a pretty cool piece that I'm glad to have been able to add to the collection.


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Chris Evans, an interdisciplinary artist trained in music and dance, works in and through performance broadly defined. Through collaborations with choreographers, dancers, musicians, visual artists, and poets she seeks to extend the performance to encompass the space, audience, and artist. Her practice explores where the lines between dance, music, space, artist, and audience blur. Through her work Chris aims to create moments of community that revere, challenge and lovingly hold our imaginations, bodies, stories, and expression. evansmousike.net.
David Boyce has been experimenting, innovating and improvising with the Broun Fellinis, an avant jazz group he co-founded for 20 years. He is a long time Bay Area musician who has explored a range of different musical genres – jazz, post rock, hip hop, world music, electronic music, and Afro funk. His music has taken him to Europe, Japan and Canada as well as around the US. Currently, he performs with Broun Fellinis, Katdelic, The Afro Funk Experience, Black Quarterback, David Mihaly's Shimmering Leaves Ensemble, The Supplicants, and Black Edgar's Musik Box. David has a profound reverence for Music and a belief that we have a responsibility to honor both its tradition and its innovation.
Byb Chanel Bibene is a choreographer and performer working in theater and contemporary dance. His own technical and aesthetic sensibility is rooted in the culture and dances of his country of origin, the Republic of Congo. He has toured the world and performed internationally with companies and choreographers originating from Africa, England, France and the USA. Artistic Director of Kiandanda Dance Theater, Bibene launched Mbongui Square, a multidisciplinary arts event that gathers artists from the Bay Area and around the world. Outside of his professional careers of Theater and Dance, Bibene owns a Bachelor in Science, Economics/Finance and has a passion for writing. He received his MFA in Dance at Saint Mary's College of California in 2018. For more info, visit www.kiandanda-dance.com.
Regina Y. Evans is the owner of Regina's Door, an Oakland based social enterprise vintage clothing store which operates as a creative arts healing space for survivors of sex trafficking. Regina's Door was named 2015 Social Changemaker, Oakland Indie Awards, 2016 Nancy's Hero (Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley), and received a 2017 Oakland City Council Commendation in celebration of Small Business Week. As a Modern Day Abolitionist, Ms. Evans is a member of the AC United Council, and the CSEC Program Council/Claire's House Safehouse (Catholic Charities). She was honored to be a speaker and delegate at the 2017 United Nations 61st Commission on the Status of Women.
Ms. Evans is an award winning social justice poet, playwright, costumer and performer. Her stage play 52 Letters, which brings awareness to the fight against modern day slavery, was honored to win a Best of SF Fringe Festival Award, 2013. 52 Letters is currently in residence for Live Arts In Residence (a collaboration between NAKA Dance Theater and EastSide Arts Alliance, Oakland, Ca). Ms. Evans is the Creative Director and Costumer for CEREMONY a theatrical ritual troupe bringing healing to survivors of sex trafficking, and a member of House Full Of Black Women (A multi site performance ritual project that addresses the displacement, well being and sex trafficking of Black girls and women.)
Ms Evans is honored to be a board member for Gritty City Repertory Youth Theatre and The Lower Bottom Playaz.
Stephanie Anne Johnson is a second-generation theatre practitioner whose mother, Virginia E. Greene worked with the American Negro Theater in the late 1940s. Johnson has been a lighting designer working locally, nationally, and internationally for forty-five years. Locally, she has worked with Cultural Odyssey, Afro Solo, Ubuntu Theatre Project, Marin Theatre Company, Lower Bottom Playaz, and many other groups.
Johnson is also a visual artist who has had two one-person shows in San Francisco. She has written and performed a one-person show entitled Every Twenty One Days: Cancer, Yoga, and Me. Dr. Johnson is a professor and founding faculty member of the Visual and Public Art Department at Cal State University, Monterey Bay.
Her work can be seen at www.lightessencedesign.com.
Ernest Jolly is a visual, installation artist, curator and preparator whose practice addresses the overlapping social, spatial, and technological systems affecting the industrial city and nature through time, projecting a critical and aspirational view of potential futures. He creates dynamic environments through sculptural forms, video/sound installation, and collaboration with performers. Originally from Cleveland, this Oakland-based artist has an MFA from Mills College. He has exhibited his work at the San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery and Gallery 555 for the Oakland Museum of California.
Rhiannon Evans MacFadyen is a curator, project-based artist, and consultant for artists and cultural entrepreneurs. A San Francisco native, having over 15 years of in-depth experience in the arts, including 10+ years in the commercial gallery world and a number of years with Bay Area folkloric performance companies, Rhiannon has recently focused on projects that push boundaries of scale, scope, medium, venue, and content. In 2013 she founded A Simple Collective: an organization dedicated to fostering creative independence for professionals, and professional independence for creatives, and ASC Projects: an experimental project space in the Mission.Deeply involved with several community-building, cultural, and arts marketing organizations, she spearheaded the creation and curation of Yerba Buena Night: the free outdoor arts festival in downtown San Francisco, now in its fourth year and is on the Advisory Board for WEAD (Women's Environmental Artist Directory) and Curatorial Committee for Root Division. She has curated exhibitions at Visual Aid Gallery, the New Media Lounge at Yerba Buena Night, ASC Projects, and SCOPE New York, and her shows and words have been included is The New Asterisk Magazine, SFArts.org, Art Practical, and KQED, among other publications.
Latanya d. Tigner has performed professionally with Dimensions Dance Theater since 1986, and has studied and toured nationally and internationally, performing multidisciplinary works rooted African diasporic dance forms. Latanya holds a B.A. in Physical Education/Dance, a Master's Degree in Arts Administration, directs Dimensions' youth company, teaches dance at UC Berkeley. Latanya has created commissioned works for Dimensions Dance Theater, Black Choreographers Festival, Robert Moses' Kin, Mills College, and has presented work in SF Ethnic Dance Festival, Cuba Caribe, and Mabina Dance Festival (Congo-Brazzaville). She has also set choreography for Cal Shakes' production of black odyssey, SF Shakespeare's production of A Winter's Tale, Ubuntu Theater's production of Dance of the Holy Ghost, Delina Brooks' An Open Love Letter to Black Fathers, Contra Costa College's productions of In the Blood, For Colored Girls, and Godspell, and Li Smith's production of Purlie Victorious. Her current research includes New Orleans Second Line parading traditions and West and Central African retention in African American dance forms. Latanya also holds the position of Co-Artistic Director of World Arts West's esteemed San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival along with Mahealani Uchiyama and Patrick Makuakane for the 2018-2020 seasons.
Thuy Tran is a Bay Area-based artist and experience curator and when she's not cooking and eating, she's writing and acting with Granny Cart Gangstas, an Asian American female comedy sketch group. She co-founded The Rooted Recipes Project in 2018 to reflect on the ways that food has played a role in AAPI identity and resistance. She is part of the 2019 cohort of APAP's Emerging Leadership Institute, a 2017 YBCA Public Imagination Fellow and 2016 EAP Fellow with Emerging Arts Professionals SF/BA. She is the inaugural recipient of the Ebony McKinney Emerging Arts Leadership Award in 2018.


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DS1302 RTC module with CR1220 Battery Holder
- Product Code: SE-DE01-09-0226
- Availability: Back Ordered - Available in 8-10 days
DS1302 Introduction:
DS1302 DALLAS introduced trickle charge clock chip contains a real-time clock / calendar and 31 bytes of static RAM, communicate via a simple serial interface with microcontroller. Real-time clock / calendar circuit provides a second, minute, hour, day, week, month, year, the monthly number of days and a leap year, the number of days can be automatically adjusted. The clock can be done by the AM / PM indicator decided to use 24 or 12-hour format.
DS1302 between the microcontroller and simple synchronous serial communication only used three-port line: (1) RST Reset (2) I / O data lines (3) SCLK serial clock. Clock / RAM read / write data to a byte or character group by up to 31 bytes of communication. The DS1302 Low power consumption to maintain data and clock information when the power is less than 1mW
- Real-time clock can calculate the year 2100 second, minute, hour, day, week, month, year capacity, as well as the ability to leap year adjustment
- 31 x 8 temporary data storage RAM
- Serial I / O port such a way that the minimum number of pins
- Wide operating voltage range 2.0 5.5
- 2.0V operating current of less than 300nA
- Read / write clock or RAM data transmission and multi-byte transfer of single-byte characters burst mode of transmission in two ways
- 8-pin DIP or optional 8-pin SOIC package surface mount
- Simple 3-wire interface
- Vcc = 5V TTL-compatible
- Optional industrial temperature range -40 85
- Dual-supply pipe for the main power supply and backup power supply
Module Specification:
- PCB standard double-sided, full-chip design, beautiful atmosphere, size 4.7cm * 1.8cm:
- With a positioning hole diameter 3mm, convenient fixed;
- Backup battery for authentic CR1220 battery voltage is 3V, use non-rechargeable battery.
- Crystal 32.768KHz
- DS1302 SO-8 package patch made large chip
- Module operating voltage compatible 3.3V/5V connection with 5V and 3.3V microcontroller
- Operating Temperature: 0 ° — 70 °
- With power indicator light
- SCLK → P36 (Any I/O)
- I/0 → P34 (Any I/O)
RST → P35 (Any I/O)
Get the Module Schematic on this page.


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A photo taken at the scene of a tragic car crash that killed two young moms and a 9-month-old baby last month is bringing hope and peace to the families of the victims. The fatal accident unfolded on April 25 in Hall County, Georgia, when Hannah Simmons, 23, her baby girl A'lannah and a friend named Lauren Bureau, 28, lost control of their vehicle and hit another car, Today.com reported.
In the midst of that tragedy, a woman named Anisa Gannon, who was on her way to work and was caught in the resulting traffic, decided to take a photo of the scene to prove that she was caught in the middle of a traffic scenario that was beyond her control. It was later, though, when Gannon's aunt, Tara Noble, looked at that photo, that she noticed something curious — a beam of light seemingly extending from the sky to the roadway where the emergency workers were trying to help the victims. FULL STORY


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I'm skipping day 5's subject – for two reasons: 1) it's a stupid topic, 2) it's 2 minutes to 11pm and I just remembered I was meant to be posting today. I really don't seem to have the hang of this anymore!
Today has been a trying day. Work was a bit tough on Friday and while I thought I'd managed to sort out the situation, it all rose up again over the weekend and there was nothing much anyone could really do to untangle this mess.
I don't feel I did very well… but amazingly there is grace for today and a bright hope for tomorrow, so I shall sleep and trust in God, and try again on Tuesday.
God really blessed me today – just as I was driving home from the gym I thought to myself that today was one of the times I regretted not having a housemate – because I didn't want to sit at home by myself, watching TV or reading or something, but probably dwelling on the day.
As I pulled into a parking space, who did I see but 4 friends from church – all stood in a line across the road waiting for me to notice them. They were off to the pub and invited me…what an answer to my heart's cry. I needed people and there they were. We went to the pub and I have had a lovely evening chatting and laughing.
I'd almost forgotten what it's like to go out on a "school night" though…now I am tired, but fortunately I have a late start tomorrow so I can have at least another 30 minutes' sleep.
But hallelujah and praise God for His mercies and goodness, right? I find it incredible when he blesses me like that – even the little things, he takes care of.
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July 21, 2018|Karen B. Clarkson|Big Island: Weather and Nature
Above: A December morning shadow on a Maui beach.
Hawaii is the only state in the United States in which the sun can be completely overhead on certain days. For a moment on those days, no shadows are cast from people, telephone poles or other objects standing perpendicular to the ground. This natural phenomenon happens twice each year within a few weeks of the summer solstice on different days and times in the Hawaiian islands.
According to the LoveBigIsland website, the Big Island's second Lahaina Noon of this year will happen on the following days and times:
Oahu residents and visitors in the Honolulu area can observe Lahina Noon, also known as solar noon, near Honolulu Hale at Sky Gate, a sculpture by the Japanese American artist Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988).
From the Bishop Museum website:
In the tropics the sun passes overhead twice during the year. On these two days, at local noon, the sun will be exactly overhead and an upright object such as a flag pole will have no shadow. This phenomenon only occurs in the tropics; the sun is never overhead in any other part of the planet. The northern reaches of the Hawaiian Islands, such as Midway Island, are north of the tropics and do not experience the overhead sun.
The 'overhead sun' date varies depending on how far north or south you are in the tropics. Thus, for Līhu'e on Kaua'i, this occurs on July 12, at 12:42 p.m. Further south, on the Island of Hawai'i, the overhead sun date occurs on July 27 (12:26 p.m. for Hilo, 12:30 p.m. for Kailua Kona).
Here in the islands a term we often use for zenith noon is "Lāhaina Noon." This is a modern term, selected by Bishop Museum in a 1990 contest held to select a name for the zenith noon phenomenon. The term "Lā haina" means 'cruel sun' in Hawaiian, and while the sun in the islands is almost never cruel, it can be pretty intense as it shines directly down from the zenith.
Another phrase that one hears in Hawai'i for the zenith sun is "kau ka lā i ka lolo," which translates as "the sun rests on the brains." This expression is discussed in the book 1972 book Nānā I Ke Kumu (Pukui et. al.) as being a "phrase designating high noon; the time when 'the sun is directly overhead and the shadow retreats into the body'… In view of all this, what we now call 'high noon' was thought to be a time of great mana (spiritual power)." [1] While this passage has be cited by some writers to suggest that "kau ka lā i ka lolo" is thus the traditional Hawaiian term for the 'zenith sun,' the phrase seems to refer to "high noon" on any day, and not specifically to those two days a year when the sun is exactly overhead. Thus, in Honolulu on May 23 at 12:28 p.m., one can certainly use the term "kau ka lā i ka lolo" to describe the sun's position as it sits exactly overhead. However, that same expression "kau ka lā i ka lolo "can be used to describe the sun's position on any other day at local noon (at least for the non-winter months, when the sun is quite high in the sky at local noon), and does not specifically refer to the phenomenon of 'zenith noon' itself.
Be sure to check the weather on the day you'll want to experience this special event on the Big Island. This will be a good day to be sure you're in the sun!
Source: Giambelluca, T.W., X. Shuai, M.L. Barnes, R.J. Alliss, R.J. Longman, T. Miura, Q. Chen, A.G. Frazier, R.G. Mudd, L. Cuo, and A.D. Businger. 2014. Evapotranspiration of Hawai'i. Final report submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—Honolulu District, and the Commission on Water Resource Management, State of Hawai'i. Accessed July 2018.


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When you or your child plays a sport (such as football, soccer, boxing, hockey, baseball, or wrestling), then dentist Dr. Lauren Shanard strongly suggests a custom-made mouth guard to shield your gums, teeth, and jawbone. Compared to store-bought generic mouth guards, custom mouth guards from Contemporary Dental Arts will be crafted and adjusted for you, which makes it even more effective and comfortable. If you want to decrease the risk of harm to your mouth, we invite you to contact Contemporary Dental Arts in Williston, VT for more information about custom-made mouth guards.
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About this book
An ethnography of urban citizenship, global belonging, and queerness in a rapidly growing provincial city in the Global South, Queerly Cosmopolitan explores how people develop a sense of belonging in a city understood by many to be "unimportant" and "in the middle of nowhere." In his exploration of the city of Teresina and its inhabitants' attempts to establish a sense of belonging and self-worth, Timothy Eugene Murphy creatively employs queer theory to investigate a community of bohemians. As he follows the participants through different realms of life—nocturnal bohemia, work, family, and intimate friendships—Murphy demonstrates how widely circulating cultural forms, from music to sexuality, offer upwardly mobile communities ways to fashion cosmopolitan lives in even the most peripheral locations.
Bohemia alternative communities sexuality queer communities globalization globalized queer nightlife intimate friendships cosmopolitan Teresina, Brazil Northern Brazil urban studies middle class class consciousness upward mobility social status ethnography Latin american studies
Bibliographic information
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-00296-1
- Copyright Information The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2019
- Publisher Name Palgrave Pivot, Cham
- eBook Packages Social Sciences Social Sciences (R0)
- Print ISBN 978-3-030-00295-4
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As we enter the final five days of celebrations of Vincy Mas 2018 – Commissioner of Police, Colin John, is assuring the Vincentian public that the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force will be doing all within the power that is vested in it to provide a safe and secure environment for all revellers to partake in and enjoy Vincy Mas.
The Commissioner of Police said in a statement that he has directed the deployment of Police Officers to patrol the streets of Kingstown, its immediate environs and in communities throughout the country with the sole aim of maintaining law and order as we celebrate this nation's largest festival.
Commissioner John said it is his hope that as persons enjoy themselves during these celebrations, they will be responsible individuals and respect the laws of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
He added that "If you are violated in any way, please report the matter to the police for redress; do not take the law into your own hands and retaliate."
According to the Police Commissioner, Police officers will be out in droves everywhere and will be more than eager to assist you.


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Board Certified Family Medicine - Founder, CEO
When it comes to you and your family's health, Tampa native Daron G. Diecidue M.D. offers a genuine sense of compassion and dedication.
Having supported his wife through her battle with breast cancer, Dr. Diecidue has gained a unique perspective on the importance of patient interaction and making patients and their families at ease when providing medical care.
Dr. Diecidue has degrees in both Biology and Psychology from The Florida State University, and a degree in Chemistry from the University of South Florida. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida, School of Medicine and performed his residency in Family Medicine at Bayfront Medical Center.
Dr. Diecidue is a board-certified Family Practitioner who specializes in urgent care. He is an active member of the American Academy of Family Practice, Florida Medical Association and the Urgent Care Association of America.
When he's not working, he tries to spend as much time as possible with his wife and their young son. Dr. Diecidue also enjoys traveling with his family, hunting, fishing, archery, and kayaking.


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It started many years ago in middle school. It was an awkward year for all of us; we were young and in a new school. It was an entirely new environment. It was the dreaded sixth grade. I remember looking around, I could see so many new faces, and although there was a crowd, I saw some one familiar. It was the girl that lived across the street from me, but whom I had never spoken a word to. I'm not sure why we never spoke. She was sitting right there in the seat next to mine. I think that is when we found comfort in each others timid smiles. I finally gathered the courage to say something, and the only word that came out of my 11 year old mouth was HI, and she said hi back. From that day on we were inseparable. My new best friend was now my trusted confidant, my stylist, and my adviser. As the years passed our friendship grew stronger and stronger. No one could come between us. We finished middle school and we faced our new journey through high school together. After high school we stayed close friends but as boyfriends entered the picture our friendship would have to withstand many ups and downs. Despite everything that came our way, our friendship would always survive. The seasons passed us by, we grew up, and unfortunately our paths began to grow apart. It was no longer our journey together. She now had her own path, and I had mine. Our interests were no longer the same either. We no longer found it amusing how we could have such different personalities and still be such good friends; frankly it became a huge weight on our backs. At 18 I wanted to venture out and go to every dance club imaginable, while she at only 19, was ready to settle down and was preparing for marriage. Eventually, she got married and the girl who used to be My best friend was now some one else's best friend. I knew then that our friendship would never be the same again. Even though she was a married woman we stayed friends. We tried to speak every few weeks or so. When we did talk our conversations seemed to only scrape the surface. We never seemed to have deep meaningful conversations. The usual updates on the family, and old school mates was all we seemed to talk about. A few years later I too was married, and eventually had my first child. After I had my daughter I couldn't help think about my friend and her situation. You see, she was battling infertility; she had been for about 4 years when I had my first daughter. Sure my friend came to visit me when I had my baby, and but I could see the pain in her eyes. I felt a strong sense of guilt. I wondered how the strained friendship we did have would make it through this. I could feel her pain every time she spoke about her latest invetro procedure. She would try and change the subject, she always told me she didn't want to bother me with her problems. To change the subject she would ask how my daughter was doing, but some how her inquiry never felt right. Even though we were not as close as before, I still knew when she was in pain. I could see her pain, it was pouring through the phone right into my heart. More time passed and the phone calls that used to come daily, then weekly, then monthly were now once a year if that. Then the phone calls stopped all together Seven years after the birth of my first child, I received a phone call. To my surprise it was my friends' youngest sister. She was calling with great news, my old friend was finally pregnant and she was carrying triplets. The invetro-fertilization finally worked. To say I was happy would be an understatement. I asked for the baby shower details, where and when, but to my surprise it had already passed. I was never invited. I couldn't help but to feel hurt. I wondered for a second why she never told me, why she didn't call me herself but I knew why. Our lives had gone in completely different directions and we were no longer the same little girls who met that fall day. The memory of us in sixth grade was now just that, a distant memory. I eventually got the number of the hospital where she was staying under complete bed rest and I called her that very day. We talked and talked. I gave her my best wishes, and when she asked about me and how my life had been I told her my great news. After about 4 years of my own battle with infertility, I was also pregnant with my second child. Although I didn't have to go through invetro, the battle was equally difficult. To make things more interesting our due dates were exactly the same. We laughed and talked that day for hours. It seemed that we were back in school catching up. On a cold October day she gave birth to her three healthy girls and a month later I gave birth to my second healthy daughter. Of course I had to call her again and catch up, so I did. I called her when she was finally able to bring her daughters home. This time we only spoke for a few short minutes as our new born daughters cried for our attention. That day we said what would be our last goodbyes. As I reflect on those wonderful years we spent together, I know that she was an important part of my life. I must admit that I still miss her at times. I will never forget my dear friend. I know she is out there somewhere living the life that she always dreamed about and was finally able to get. I know I am, and I wish her the best. I can only hope that one day my daughters will get a chance to experience a friendship as great as ours was.
Here's to you Amanda. I will always have a special place for you in my heart.


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Millennials are the true digital generation, growing up with more screen time than any other generation before them.
They bring with them new ideas, new attitudes and new technologies.
Millennials have become the top recruitment target for organisations and industries, with experts predicting that by 2020, millennials will make up 35% of the global workforce.
Therefore, organisations looking to attract the top talent, should remain flexible to meet the needs of this up-and-coming workforce whose workplace wants include a prioritising of the work/life balance, flexible working and innovative technology.
Millennials are already noticeably changing the shape of the modern workplace and will continue to do so for years to come.
Millennials are attracted to organisations that utilise new and innovative technology to simplify their communications and in turn improve employee productivity. The modern workplace is becoming a place where people have little patience for riffling through files.
One way you can achieve a simplified and unified communications is with a hosted desktop solution.
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Known to reject the nine-five mentality, millennials are the most likely to want the option to work flexibly. Reports have shown that 70 percent wish they were offered the option from their current or previous employers.
The standard nine-five leaves employees with less time to enjoy hobbies or spend time with friends and family and it has been argued that working flexibly is better for employee motivation, mental wellbeing and productivity.
The demand for flexible working is increasing, and with this, so is the amount of companies beginning to offer it.
To achieve this, your business can adopt a single, cloud-based platform, which all employees can access from any location, on any device that is connected to the internet. Your flexibility as a business grows if you adopt cloud technology.
With studies showing that 74 percent of office workers believing working flexibly has boosted their productivity, it is no surprise that more companies are looking to adapt their technology and culture towards this.
Companies that encourage employees to learn new skills and forge their own career path are the most likely to attract the best talent. By providing online training tools and resources, you can empower your employees and encourage them to enhance their skills.
Millennials want to work somewhere where they feel they are building on their skills, are able to progress and a place where they can express their ideas and creativity. Creating a work environment where this is possible, through culture and technology, is key to attracting and retaining strong and capable talent.
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Bunta Bar as the name suggests is a place which has brought a twist to the Bunta, which is a regular summer essential of every Delhiite. They have an amazing selection of flavoured Indian Bunta. From the classic lemon flavour to Mango Bite and Blueberry Kala Khatta, they have it all. What's more interesting is their selection of quirky Pauwa cocktails which are presented and served in a very unique way. The top picks for cocktails have to be the Solan Monk made with Dark Rum, Mint, Brown Sugar, Bunta Bitters and Cola, this is one beautiful drink you wouldn't want to miss. Another one would be Nightlife in Mumbai which is made with Vodka, Blackberry, Beer and Citrus. The food they served here is great and the place has a good ambience and is well lit. Non-vegetarian lovers have to go for the Tandoori Non-Veg Platter that has mutton seekh, chicken tikka, tandoori fish and tandoori chicken. Vegetarians do not need to fret because Bunta Bar serves really good tandoori soya chaap and an amazing Kadhai Paneer Naan Pijja.
Head To This Bar For Flavoured Bunta, Quirky Cocktails & Delectable Food
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THQ have posted their financial results for the quarter ending March 31. The company has suffered a loss of $44.1 million for the quarter, quite a big increase compared to the $10.4 million loss in the same period last year. Yearly losses were up to $136.1 million, far greater than that of last year's $9 million loss.
GI.biz also reports a slow down in GAAP net sales, dropping from March 2010's $197.7 million to $124.2 million in the same period this year. All this regardless of strong performance from THQ and Kaos' Homefront, which hit stores on March 15. Yearly sales also dropped from $899.1 million to $665.3 million.
"THQ posted strong fourth quarter results primarily driven by the success of Homefront," said Farrell, who remained undeterred by the company's losses.
"We have already shipped 2.6 million units, a solid start for this new franchise, which kicks off the strongest pipeline of AAA core games in our history.
"We also continued to grow the uDraw franchise with the successful international debut of this compelling new tablet. Today, I am pleased to announce that we plan to bring exclusively designed uDraw GameTablets to Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PS3 platforms this holiday.
"We expect to generate significant growth, profitability and cash in fiscal 2012, driven by the latest instalments of multi-million unit selling franchises, Saints Row, Red Faction, Warhammer 40,000, MX vs. ATV, UFC, WWE, and uDraw. We are creating a digital ecosystem for each of these games that will continue to keep consumers engaged and generate additional revenue opportunities beyond the initial retail sale.
"We also continue to aggressively invest in our digital initiatives, including online social and mobile offerings as well as our Warhammer 40,000: Dark Millennium Online MMO."
Source: GamesIndustry.biz


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In Search of Insight, Motivation, Revelation and Stimulation Here are some inspiring quotes from the The Secret. If you have not seen the movie yet, I hope these quotes will motivate you to take a look at it. It offers … Continue reading
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text: 'Avatar' and upcoming action sequel 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' star Matt Gerald is the latest new character added to Showtime's seventh season of 'Dexter'. The new series heading to our small screens on Sunday 30 September at 9:00pm ET/PT will see Gerald play a criminal role set for a multi-episode arc. Katia Winter recently signed up to play a sexy Russian stripper, whilst Jason Gedrick plays the owner of the club where she'll be dancing at. Northern Irish actor Ray Stevenson also stars as a high-ranking member of an Eastern European crime ring. C.S. Lee, James Remar, Lauren Vélez, David Zayas and Desmond Harrington ('Ghost Ship'), Jennifer Carpenter ('Quarantine') are all back alongside our deliciously sinister anti-hero Dexter Morgan, played by the fantastic Michael C. Hall.


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Ibrahim Waheed "Kalaavehi"
He had been trained overseas. One of his first assignments had been to teach the young prince how to read the Hadith of the Holy Prophet. He had carried out that task well. The old Sultan had offered him a lifetime freehold of a ripe arable island as a reward. But Basheer had politely refused. He had chosen to remain a teacher. He had no need to prosper as a farming gentleman. In the process, he had correctly guessed that the Sultanate would not last!
When the first elected president of the country declared open the first school for commoners, Basheer applied for a teaching job there. He was appointed one of its first Maldivian teachers. He was overjoyed. He taught not only the content of the syllabus, but also the values of liberty, freedom, equality and brotherhood. Soon, they began calling him The Great Teacher.
After a number of years, the initial batches of students graduated. They went to foreign universities for further education and came back after four years. They began working for the new democracy. Basheer took great joy in their achievements. He felt honored and proud. They still called him The Great Teacher. He believed himself to be a nation-builder.
Basheer's former students brought home many things from the foreign lands. This included concepts Basheer had only heard about. They brought with them their belief in making the world a global village. They wanted to convince everyone to build a Modern Maldives. They brought new brands of democracy and a free-market economy.
Not too many years later, Basheer's ex-students started becoming very rich men. They preached that said that it was honorable for every man to use his intelligence to create and amass wealth. Basheer took great joy in seeing how his family of old students had given improved their lot. They had given up the old laid-back style of olden times and were concentrating on practicing what they believed. Now, most of them called their foreign professors Great Teachers.
Youth relinquished its hold on Basheer. Of mellow age, he continued serving his nation in what he still called his honorable profession. Sometimes, he wondered…..
Then, one day, his old bicycle was pushed off the road by the brand-new SUV one of his former students. Instead of apologizing to his old teacher and mentor, the rich tycoon wound down a window and screamed in English at the poor old man, "Look, you old fool! Can't you see where you are going? Get that piece of rusty shit off the road if you can't push it right. Stupid old ass! Why don't you get yourself a decent car?"
"Look my son. It's I, Mr.Basheer, your old teacher. You should not speak like that to me, or to anyone. Have you forgotten your good Maldivian manners?" Basheer got up and tried to brush the dust off his old trousers.
"I know it's you. Hey, I owe you nothing. You were paid to be my teacher. You took home your salary. And that was the end of the deal. Like me, you should have also used your intelligence and made yourself rich when you had the chance, stupid old man."
As Basheer looked at the departing SUV drive off into the distance like a missed opportunity, reality tugged at his cuffs. He knew he had failed his country as a teacher. He felt weak and humiliated. He in realized that all he had done was waste his time in doing the wrong thing. He was no great teacher.
As ex-great teacher, knew what he had to do next. There was only one thing he could do. He knew he had to teach his current students the value of shared goodness in a world where the rich did not control the lives of the masses. He would teach them that private riches were wrong. He would create for them a world which had to glorify the working masses and make them the rightful owners of communal wealth.
He knew that he had to teach yet another generation as Great Teacher. And when his new youth faced the old guard, the former would eventually win by sheer force of numbers. They would then install him as Great Comrade Teacher who had showed them The Glorious Light in fitting abode. They would buy him a People's SUV and guard him with the People's Bodyguard.
And he, Basheer, would have taught everyone — even his former students — where real intelligence lay! Where a great teacher would always win!


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Apple Snaps Growth Streak
For the first time in a decade, Apple Inc. posted a decline in profit. The feeling of fear in investors are slowly rising as Apple's stock, one of the most widely held stock in the United States, dropped nearly 40% since their historical high in September of the year 2012. With the recent bad signs of Apple's shares, Apple has planned to return cash to their shareholders with stock buybacks and more quarterly dividends through the next few years.
Meanwhile, Apple's executives are still extremely confident in Apple's performance in the near future and their C.E.O. has mentioned that Apple's new products are going to amazing. Maybe this is a good time to stock up some Apple's stock, or it could the worst decision of your life. As the smartphones slowly becoming commodities, it will be interesting to see how Apple will differentiate themselves again.
Apple's main competitor, Google, has a stock price that is nearly doubling Apple's stock. Maybe it's time for Apple to look at a new direction in their products if their latest inventions will disappoint the company and their shareholders this coming Fall. Nearly two-third of Apple's revenue came from their international sales, this could be a direction that Apple aims for in the future and try to compete in a larger market share globally.
-Derby Ng


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