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During his coaching career, he has bought or loaned 133 players with 58 of them coming in his 8 years of his English coaching career. However, even after being a transfer wizard, the Portuguese has faltered in the transfer market quite a few times. Down are some of Jose Mourinho's biggest transfer mistakes of his coaching career in the Premier League.
5. Andriy Shevchenko
#OnThisDay in 2006, Andriy Shevchenko joined @ChelseaFC for an English record fee pic.twitter.com/Uhu4iVmclN
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) May 31, 2016
Shevchenko's transfer fee of £30.8 million was a club record as well as a national record at the time. He started his Chelsea career on a bright note, scoring in the first game itself.
After that, he could only score 14 goals in 51 games which were a very disappointing return by his lofty standards. He was mostly anonymous for Chelsea and it was annoying to see him completely fail to adjust to the pace of the Premier League.
Great to see @didierdrogba and Andriy Shevchenko back at the Bridge to watch us beat Arsenal! 👍🙌 pic.twitter.com/F4hEcGy1sJ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 7, 2017
He was soon loaned off to Milan and in the subsequent season got sold to Kiev. After all, pairing him with the footballing beast called Drogba was something that many fans or analysts could not understand. Both of them were players of similar style.
4. Mateja Kežman
On this day: 2005 – Mateja Kezman played his last @ChelseaFC game. #CFC #Chelsea pic.twitter.com/U2ezyLnUk2
— Chad (@ChelseaChadder) May 3, 2018
When Mourinho bought Kezman from PSV Eindhoven for a mere amount of £5.3m he was considered by many as the signing of the season. After all, the Serbian player had scored 105 goals in his 4 previous seasons making 111 appearances in the league playing for PSV.
In his previous club, his partnership with Arjen Robben caused a havoc for the rest of the Eredivisie sides. However, even the presence of his Dutch counterpart Arjen Robben at Chelsea could not help him settle at the club. He could only score 4 goals in the entire league season out of which the first goal didn't come till December.
ON THIS TRANSFER DAY: Atletico Madrid signed Chelsea flop Mateja Kezman for £5.3m. He stayed just one season there. pic.twitter.com/Is56dgTpf7
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 29, 2015
He was shipped off to Atletico Madrid the very next season.
3. Kevin de Bruyne
They're reunited this weekend, but Kevin de Bruyne says he only spoke with Jose Mourinho twice whilst at Chelsea.
Watch the full interview on Football Focus.
📺 @BBCOne
🎥👉 https://t.co/zVABDAHrM8 pic.twitter.com/CXHtF1YCaF
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) April 7, 2018
Kevin de Bruyne is often considered as one of the most complete footballers on the planet. He is also arguably the best footballer in the Premier League currently. Well, that could have been in Chelsea's favour had Mourinho been a little patient with him during his time with Chelsea.
Though due to injuries and some weird decision making on the management's part to play him out of position, the Belgian could not showcase his perceived potential. Although his talent was never in doubt, yet Mourinho sold him to Wolfsburg a season later for £22 million. The rest is history.

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Basic-Fit Clubs in Luxembourg are now open
Good news, on Friday May 29th, the clubs in Luxembourg opened again. The VIRTUAL GXR group classes will start from Day1, when the LIVE GXR group classes will only be available from June 02nd. We can't wait to welcome you back in the club and in the GXR rooms for a nice group class together.


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International business research groups and organizations are predicting economic growth in Iran after the country reached an agreement with the P5+1 (the five permanent members of UN Security Council plus Germany) on July 14 in Vienna to limit its nuclear program in exchange for the relief of economic sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council, the United States and the European Union.
Business Monitor International market research group recently published a report into the Iranian economy and the effect that the end of the relief from sanctions will have on the country in the coming years. Meanwhile, economists at Bank of America Merrill Lynch also published a lengthy report on July 15, predicting huge opportunities for the country's economy after sanctions are lifted.
BMI has predicted that Iran's economy will grow following the relaxation of sanctions, forecasting real growth in gross domestic product of 0.6% and 2.9% in 2015 and 2016 respectively. BMI's forecast is much more moderate than the Bank of America Merrill Lynch's which predicted that stronger oil production and sanctions relief could bring Iran's real GDP growth to 6-7% in the short-term, Business Insider reported.
"With the injection of cash and higher oil exports, the deal would not only boost domestic economic activities, but the spill-over effects for its main trade partners could be substantial as sanctions are lifted," wrote the BAML's report.
BMI's played-down growth forecast could be explained by its prediction that globally low oil prices will play a key role in limiting the impact of the unwinding of sanctions on Iran's economy. BMI forecasts oil prices to average $59 per barrel in 2015 and $61 per barrel in 2016 as a result of global oversupply, which will in turn ensure government spending and private consumption growth to be relatively low. Below is a snippet from BMI's report on Iran's economic outlook.
> Private Consumption, Gov't Spending
Iran's economy is dominated by private consumption (39% of GDP in 2014), a share which has remained fairly constant over the past decade. BMI predicts that this percentage would rise 2% and 4% in 2015 and 2016 respectively as a result of the easing of sanctions, while warning that subsidy cuts, high inflation and a depreciating rial could dampen consumer demand substantially and weigh on growth in the coming quarters.
Government consumption will see minimal growth as austerity measures take effect. BMI forecasts sustained fiscal deficits over the coming years primarily on the back of lower oil prices and modest reduction in spending.
> Fixed Investment, Net Export
BMI expects fixed investment and exports to increasingly become important drivers of growth, while the easing of financial sanctions will also facilitate project finance and attract foreign investment into the infrastructure sector.
Foreign companies in nearly every sector have recently expressed interest in returning to the Iranian market; however, the difficult operational environment and bureaucracy poses huge impediments to foreign companies looking to tap into one of the Middle East's largest markets.
BMI also predicts that net exports will see a modest rise as oil exports are gradually allowed as of the first quarter of 2016. The report estimates that Iran could bring back on line some 550,000-650,000 barrels per day of additional crude oil production in the one-to-two years following a lifting of oil sanctions, in contrast to a more mainstream expectation of additional output capacity of 1 million barrels per day shortly after the lifting of sanctions.
> Fiscal Policy
BMI predicts that Iran will enact further cuts in capital and current spending over the coming quarters in a bid to mitigate the impact of lower oil prices. On the plus side, a deal on Iran's nuclear program is expected to give much-needed relief as assets held overseas will be unfrozen. BMI forecasts the budget deficit to come in at 3.5% and 2.5% of GDP in the current Iranian fiscal year (from March 21, 2015 to March 21, 2016) and the following year respectively, compared to an estimated 2% of GDP last year.
Overall, the report predicts current expenditure to increase by an average of 15% in nominal terms over the next two years; however, given elevated inflation this will amount to a cut in real terms as the inflation is forecasted to average 20% in 2015. Oil sanctions are expected to be gradually relaxed from 2016, which will help the fiscal deficit narrow to 1.8% of GDP in fiscal year 2018/19.
As the cutbacks in government's current and capital spending are not expected to have enough of an impact to match the decline in revenues, privatization efforts are expected to pick up steam. Privatization plans were part of the Fifth Five-Year Economic Development Plan (2011-2016). The government recently announced the transfer of about $330 million worth of shares of state-run companies to the private sector.


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EDL Yobs Urinate on Westminster Abbey
A hilarious article from UK Indymedia.
If desecrating Nottingham Castle was not enough, on Friday the 5th of March, whilst in London to pay homage to their far right extremist prophet Geert Wilders, the "patriotic crusaders of England's cultural heritage" paid their ultimate respect to one of England's most historic sacred Christian sites, deluging Westminster Abbey with gallons of filthy urine.
Engaged in a tsunami of continuous racist chanting, the EDL's (in denial) neo-Nazi "defenders of England's Christian heritage" made a beeline for one of London's most famous place of worship, unzipping their floppy pink mitres in majestic unison, baptising walls, doorways and memorials with an almighty torrent of pungent hops-tinged English excreta.
Given a free reign to do what they pleased, while sober anti-fascist demonstrators were kettled, jostled, arrested, and released later without charge, the drunken racist thugs of the so-called English Defence League were allowed to do just what they pleased in Britain's capital, free to roam the streets of London without censure, inflicting conflict and hatred upon anyone and anything as they pleased.
Scuffling in city pubs, drinking in the streets, racially abusing passers-by, intimidating shoppers, threatening anti-racist campaigners with violence, the very worst of England's binge-drinking yob culture was on display in the nation's capital last Saturday.
Rampaging through the streets, disturbing the peace in the Tate Gallery, was not enough to keep the violent fascist yobbos occupied. Once they had paid lipservice to wildeyed Wilders, they set off on their most hypocritical mission yet.
Their Hitler salutes and incessant racist chanting hardly demonstrating to the world the EDL are not bigots, by displaying the same contempt towards Christianity as they openly display towards Islam, Stopping off at a sufficient number of drinking holes along the way, paying homage to cheap fizzy Australian, Danish and Belgian lagers, the self-styled "defenders of England's native culture", slurped, stumbled and vomited until their bladders were ready for the big one, the defining moment for the english nationalist hooligans to leave their mark upon one of Britain's most historic churches.
Making a pissing pilgrimage to Westminster Abbey, the usual suspects including the same lout dressed like St George captured urinating on Nottingham Castle (they never learn), ran in desperation towards the historic church, disproving the sceptics who thought they only defiled mosques with racist valdalism after dark, by doing their utmost to show the world what the EDL truly thinks of Christianity.
The Metropolitan Police, church officials and embarrassed tourists looked away while the filthy louts of the riot-igniting EDL (including some of their ringleaders) sprayed walls, doors, commemorative plaques, and anything they could land on including a medieval doorway. Westminster Abbey was used as a toilet by the thugs of the EDL.
Urinating in public always has been a criminal offence. In this CCTV era, so much as dropping a bus ticket onto the pavement can warrant a hefty fine and even a court appearance, but even though the recognisable culprits had been captured many times on camera, none of the despicable fascist scrotes who thought it funny to behave like tomcats on one of London's most visited sacred places of Christian worship have so much as been interviewed by the boys in blue.
Try pissing not in broad daylight but late night, down some hidden rubbish-strewn alley of no importance, and expect to be arrested, handcuffed and rushed to the nearest nick to spend the night. The EDL regard themselves as untouchables since the bail terms for their leaders were overturned in court, but this fails to explain why the capital's bastians of law and order see fit not to apply the letter of the law to these lawless racist football hooligans, when law-abiding social workers, students and humanitarian anti-racist campaigners are jostled, harassed, and even arrested without charge for peacefully opposing fascism, is beyond explanation.
Given a licence to chant offensive slogans, pick fights with opponents, and indecently urinate in broad daylight on Britain's historical tourist sites willy-nilly, beyond their curtain of spin and internet trolling, the so-called "English Defence League" are nothing more than the shamelessly moronic dregs of society, a gang of uncontrollable racist louts who bring nothing but hatred, fear and shame to the country they claim to love.


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This 1 Surprising Everyday Habit Is Totally Destroying Your Mental Health
Nobody wants to be stressed. In fact, most of us go out of our way to do things that won't send us into fits of anxiety. But you may be surprised to learn that many everyday habits and rituals that you take part in are stressing you out to the point that your overall health is affected. Here are the commonplace stressors (with one in particular) that are negatively impacting your mental health.
Waking up to an alarm
How could this be? Everyone wakes up to an alarm, don't they? Believe it or not, your alarm is doing more than just interrupting awesome dreams. The disturbance in your sleep knocks your biological clock out of whack, and alters your circadian rhythm and mental alertness a great deal.
Sitting in traffic on your morning commute
Bumper-to-bumper traffic does more than just make you late for work — it impacts your mental health. Time tells us that sitting in a jam reportedly raises your risk of anxiety, which can manifest into depression. It has also been found that people with longer commutes have lower quality sleep.
Eating on the go
Sometimes we can't help it, and have to munch on something on the run. Unfortunately, this everyday rush to shovel food down our throats is affecting our mental state. Research shows that eating on the go is not as physically satisfying, so our brain doesn't readily register that we're full. This can lead to over-eating, as you end up hungry again in a shorter period of time.
Never putting your phone down
We're all guilty of picking up our smartphones and checking them when we don't need to. Sadly, all that extra phone use has a negative impact on your hearing and eyesight, and can reportedly make symptoms of anxiety much worse. To make matters worse, children who are constantly on smartphones are reportedly at a higher risk of developing mental and behavioral problems.
The habit to break: Standing in long lines at the grocery store
Those long lines to buy milk and eggs do more than just put stress on your legs and back. The under-stimulation and boredom that come with standing in lines for long periods of time triggers anxiety in your brain. This is because boredom allows your mind to wander and focus on negative aspects of your life. When you're in those long lines, bringing a crossword puzzle or reading a magazine isn't a bad idea.
Watching TV while you eat dinner
This kind of follows the same pattern as eating on the go. Focusing more on the TV screen than the food in front of you leads to "distracted eating" which leaves you less satisfied with your meal. And if your brain doesn't register that you've eaten, you end up overeating later on.
Watching TV before you go to bed
Most of us catch our favorite show right before bed time. (That's when the best shows are on, after all.) But trying to hit the hay immediately after staring at the tube hurts your mental state. The artificial light for your television or computer screen affects your circadian rhythm and can make it difficult for you to fall asleep. And if you are doing this on top of waking up to an alarm, your sleep cycle is definitely out of sync.


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WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the launch of its new Quantulus™ GCT and Tri-Carb® 4810TR, 4910TR and 5110TR liquid scintillation counters (LSCs).
These modernized benchtop systems, which are among the most sensitive available in the marketplace, measure low levels of radioactivity and perform advanced particle discrimination. They also feature reduced counting times for detecting alpha, beta and gamma radioactivity.
"PerkinElmer combines more than 60 years of experience developing liquid scintillation technology with our comprehensive portfolio of reagents, cocktails and assays to support radiometric detection," said Brian Kim, President, Life Sciences & Technology, PerkinElmer. "Our new LSCs help life sciences and environmental researchers make informed decisions about drug pathways, determine contamination levels in the environment, and comply with safety regulations."
Liquid scintillation counting plays a critical role in life science research and drug discovery. Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical lab professionals can leverage PerkinElmer's LSCs for their high sensitivity and ability to detect and measure low levels of radioactivity. Environmental scientists can rely on the LSCs to test the safety of air, water, soil and crops. These systems also help monitor laboratories to ensure the safety of personnel using radiation during their research.
The Quantulus™ GCT liquid scintillation counter is a benchtop instrument that identifies and measures very low concentrations of man-made, cosmogenic and other natural radionuclides. It is suited for environmental monitoring and contamination control, which require detection of ultra low-level alpha and beta radioactivity.
The Tri-Carb® family of LSCs are computer-controlled benchtop instruments that perform particle discrimination with reduced counting times for detecting very small amounts of alpha, beta and gamma radioactivity. These highly sensitive LSCs can meet the requirements of demanding academic, pharmaceutical, including ADME-Tox, environmental, and nuclear power research applications.
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Wesleyan College welcomes Dr. Seth David Selke as the Executive MBA program director and assistant professor of business. Dr. Selke has served the College as adjunct professor of business since 2018, developing the online curriculum for the business degree and creating courses on the LMS platform. Prior, he served as director of training for M3V eLearning, Indianapolis, Indiana; an assistant online program director and instructor for The Art Institute of Pittsburgh; the general manager of a restaurant and wholesale food distribution company, Connersville, Indiana; and as adjunct instructor for Ivy Tech Community College in Richmond, Indiana. Having served on many academic committees, Dr. Selke is a highly sought after conference presenter and conductor of online workshops.
Dr. Selke earned his doctor of business administration degree from Northcentral University, San Diego; his master of science in management degree from Indiana Wesleyan University; and his bachelor of science in business administration degree from Indiana University East.
Dr. Selke said, "Now serving our 35th cohort of EMBA students, Wesleyan's program has proved to be of great benefit to our graduates. There is real value in investing in yourself, your company, and your career. We are proud that our graduates experience a healthy return on their investment, having earned career and salary advancement soon after graduation."
Wesleyan's Executive MBA program, designed for mid- to seniorlevel managers, requires at least five years of leadership experience. While taking ownership of their futures and advancing their careers, Middle Georgia women and men professionals enrolled in the program are provided opportunities to interact with other mid- to senior-level managers in fields such as financial services, healthcare administration, government administration, manufacturing, general management, and business owners.
The flexible schedule means classes meet every other weekend over 18 months, allowing students to continue growing in their careers while pursuing an advanced business degree. Students spend 10 to 14 days studying outside the United States under an intense itinerary. Past trips included visits to major companies in China, Russia, Austria, Hungary, Dubai, Italy, and the Czech Republic. The program is currently enrolling for fall semester.


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Major Environment Expansions Added With New Swamp and Snow Cave-Dungeons
SEATTLE, WA – Friday, March 25, 2016 – Studio Wildcard, the studio that never sleeps, has today launched a major content update for ARK: Survival Evolved. Available today on Steam, ARK players can now experience the one-week-only "Eggscellent Adventure" Event. During this limited-time event, players can collect special "Bunny Eggs" across the ARK, which they can paint or use in special recipes to craft Easter-themed items such as Bunny Ears, or even a Bunny Costume for the Procoptodon — but beware the ferocious Bunny-DodoRex that will roam the ARK throughout the week!
This update also includes the challenging new Swamp and Snow Caves, which are heavily-geared toward High Level Survivors, containing high-end loot, advanced artifacts, and more clues towards the mysterious Origins of the ARK; just watch out for the Snow Cave Yetis!
Watch the ARK "New-Caves and Eggscellent Adventure" video on YouTube HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl5VmPb5frI
Discover extra-valuable loot drops in the Swamp and Snow Cave-Dungeons
Come join the ARK community forums HERE: survivetheark.com/index.php?/forums/
ARK: Survival Evolved will launch in 2016 on Xbox One via the ID@Xbox program, PlayStation®4 with PlayStation VR support, and full release on Steam PC. The game is currently playable in Microsoft's Game Preview on Xbox One and Steam's Early Access program, which includes Oculus Rift VR support and an integration of Steam community features such as Steam Economy and Steam Workshop for custom maps and mods. Players can host private/LAN servers and have access to a custom-built version of the Unreal Engine 4 Editor for creating mods. The world of ARK is designed to be modder-friendly and ever-expanding!To join our growing band of survivors, journey to Steam or Microsoft's Game Preview on Xbox One to download the game. For the latest updates follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.


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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Second Heritage Room Genealogy Class at the Athens Community Council on Aging
On this day, we'd like you to know that the Heritage Room's second class at the Athens Community Council on Aging will be on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm in the Harris Room's ACCA Hoyt Street location. The title of the class is Searching for Your Family Members: A Surprising Genealogical Treasure Trove.
If you missed the first class, don't worry! Each class is independent, so if you are set on the basics, but want to know more about tax records or using city directories in research, just sign up now for the March 7th class. The class is free to members of the ACCA's Center for Active Living. Though free for members of CAL, pre-registration is required.
In our second installment, we'll explore every day records and sources that are often overlooked, discuss how to identify locations to find ancestors, and learn how to understand the place and time they lived. Some sources to be covered include non-population census schedules, special or local censuses, church records, cemetery records, school records, and substitutes for vital records.
For more information about the classes, please call us at the library, (706) 613-3650, extension 356; to register, please call the Athens Council on Aging at (706) 549-4850 or consult their online program catalog, Senior Center Scene.
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Category: Methamphetamine
Using stimulants to cram for exams doesn't help test scores
Nonprescription use of stimulants is a growing problem for young people, bringing not only a risk of overdose and addiction but also damaging sleep disruption.
Meth In The Morning, Heroin At Night
Life inside the seesaw struggle of dual addiction.
Federal Grants 'A Lifesaver' In Opioid Fight, But States Still Struggle To Curb Meth
The number of drug overdose deaths involving the meth tripled from 2011 to 2016 and hospitalizations involving amphetamines are spiking.
As the Opioid Crisis Peaks, Meth and Cocaine Deaths Explode
Roughly 14,000 cocaine and 10,000 meth users died in the US in 2017, an increase of more than a third compared with 2016 and triple of what was seen in 2012.
Meth's Resurgence Spotlights Lack Of Meds To Combat The Addiction
Even as the opioid epidemic continues, the toll of methamphetamine use, also known as meth or crystal meth, is on the rise, too.
Meth and opioid use during pregnancy rises, study
Amphetamine and opioid use in pregnancy has increased substantially over the last decade in the U.S., particularly in rural counties, a new study has found
Methamphetamine Overdoses Surge
The number of people hospitalized because of amphetamine use is skyrocketing, but its resurgence has been overshadowed by the nation's focus on opioids.


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Download a free demo version of the classic game Diablo 2.
Download a free demo version of the classic game Diablo 2.
Diablo II wakes up some memories for most. The game was released back in 2000 and was extremely popular with computer players. The reason for the popularity is because the game was a continuation of the Successful Diablo, also called Diablo 1. Both Diablo I and Diablo III were extremely well-developed action role-playing game, Hack 'n' Slash game. In addition, the games have an incredibly exciting and catchy story behind them, and it seems that one's actions are important to the world around one.
Diablo II can be downloaded in a demo version for free here. The game is designed for Windows, so if you are using Mac, unfortunately you can not join this game.
How could it be that the Diablo series has, and had such great Success among computer players?
Firstly, the Diablo series is incredibly well-developed and whatever role you take to you, you will soon be absorbed by the amazing world. Which leads to the second reason for Success.
Diablo was developed by Blizzard Entertainment, which has a great reputation for creating in-depth and exciting worlds. All the characters you encounter have an exciting story, and the various missions are also superbly written so it's not all the same. The Villains are also interesting and there are many of them. The ultimate villain is 'Diablo' (Devil)
Diablo tries to destroy the world, but before you meet him, you must fight through all his hand strings and try to improve your skills as well as your armor and of course your weapons.
In order to get through Diablo II, you go through a number of Villains and their subjects. The Villains are usually other forms of demons, and their subjects can be anything from skeletons to scary giant bats. When you defeat the various Villains and subjects, there is a chance that they throw gold, weapons, armor, etc.
The gold can be used to repair your existing armor, buy elixirs - or buy for better weapons or armor.
The different weapons make you hurt more and armor makes you take less damage.
The above is an example of a character who has collected a weapon. The weapon is later in one's inventory, and in that you can read about whether the weapon is an improvement on your current and what requirements must be met before you can use the weapon. The higher you have set the difficulty in the game, the better weapons and armor you can get by defeating the Villains. It may therefore be advantageous to defeat the first and a little easier villain at a higher difficulty if you find it difficult to defeat the next.
There are many different Villains in Diablo II, but they are fairly similar to the same theme. The theme is good against evil, and primarily the light against demons. As a player you fight on the side of the light, and you will cater for Villains like:
The Butcher
As you can see, the bad guys vary considerably, but how to deal with the various Villains is also different. Some of them are relatively easy to grab while others require strategy and planning to defeat them.
You may need to collect a group, but you can also use online tutorial videos if you get stuck. However, you can always always lower the difficulty.
Your role and character
After download and installation, you must create your own character before you can start playing.
As seen above, there is plenty to choose from and the choice of character is extremely important as it is this character that you must play throughout the game - of course you can always try some of the others. You different grades and their characteristics are as follows:Amazon
Amazon uses primarily spear or arch. Your attacks have a touch of cold and fire when you attack the enemy.
The barbarian is the classic warrior, and primarily uses either large weapons, or smaller weapons supplemented with a shield.
Throws magic, but focuses on dark magic. You can wake skeletons alive and order them to fight for you. In addition, you are mainly using poison and other magical powers
Paladin is a sanctuary that primarily uses smaller weapons supplemented with a shield. Paladin can throw the light on his weapon, thereby causing greater damage to the enemy.
Also throws magic, but does not wake the dead alive. On the other hand, she mainly uses fire, cold and lightning for her magical powers.
The above characters are those included in the standard version of Diablo II. There is therefore the possibility to play two additional characters: Druid and Assassin, but these characters require the expansion pack of the game.
As it is a demo version of Diablo II, which you can download here, unfortunately you can only start playing the Barbarian character as the others are locked. To play the others you have to buy the full version of the game.
Diablo II is a fantastic fantasy game that offers exciting and challenging enemies. Despite the fact that the game was released back in 2000, it is still incredibly entertaining and has survived the years quite well. It's a bit confusing to get into the game at first glance, but we guarantee you will not regret if you try it. The game is incredibly profound and there are many things to learn, but once learned, there are hours of entertainment ready for you.
Diablo II is a childhood memory for many, and the game is as fun as when we were less. Even though you did not play Diablo II as a child, you can still enjoy it.
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Bermuda is an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Caribbean that is under proprietorship by Great Britain. It has a long history as a British domain, especially amid pioneer times, when it served as a base for the British Armies to battle privateers. Today, it is a prevalent traveler terminus and a problem area for North Americans and Europeans apparently equivalent. Regularly confused for a Caribbean island, it is really not spotted in the Caribbean Sea and has an alternate atmosphere. It is much more remote north, yet the warm waters of the Gulf Stream help provide for it a semi tropical air. Here is a gander at a percentage of the top extravagance resorts in Bermuda, and some of their best peculiarities.
Newstead Belmont Hills Hotel ****
Rosewood Tucker's Point *****
The extravagance resort Tucker's Point offers bundles to add to the expense of hotel. Feasting arrangements at the six bars and restaurants could be bought, and will permit boundless suppers, breakfasts, or both for a day by day rate. The thinking behind this is that this spares cash for customers who can't destroy from the area without their cash heading off to two breakfasts or meals. A stay incorporates pool and wellness focus utilization, and a spa is accessible for an extra charge. The resort indulges "rose buds", or kids, and "lilies", or high schoolers, and numerous spots like the spa have separate menus and bundles custom-made to them for a lessened rate. There are various incredible exercises that begin at the resort like scuba swooping and night travels.
Elbow Beach Bermuda ****
Elbow Beach sits on a half mile of private shoreline property on Bermuda's south shore, close downtown Hamilton. It is a boutique inn offering extravagances like a private yacht and complimentary shoeshine, alongside the standard conveniences that the greater part of these lodgings gloat, in the same way as pool, tennis courts, wellness focus and spa. Elbow Beach endeavors to indulge kids and folks of youngsters, and offer a substantial number of children administrations. This incorporates a different childrens menu for in-room feasting, keeping an eye on, and an organized children camp. This permits folks who are taking part in exercises like scuba jumping to have the capacity to leave their youngsters securely looked after and having their Bermuda endeavor. This is one of the best Bermuda Resorts.
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess ****
Spotted on Hamilton Harbor, the Fairmont is a more present day lodging style extravagance resort. It emphasizes a sixty-billet marina for liveaboard visitors or the individuals who go by vessel. Rooms are for the most part one-room lodging suites. Two present restaurants, one cafe and one cafe. A day spa and wellness fixate are on location, and visitors of the Fairmont have playing benefits at Riddell's Bay Golf and Country Club. They don't offer multi-room lofts for voyaging families. However, they do offer rebates on a second space for folks with children. This is one of the best Bermuda Resorts.
Cave Bay Beach Resort ***
Cave Bay bills itself as the main resort in Bermuda offering a genuine complete bundle. While different resorts in Bermuda offer custom-made projects including a few alternatives while barring others, there is an exhaustive alternative for the stay here. Included in this bundle is breakfast smorgasbord, lunch, and supper, house liquor (wine, brewskie, and alcohol), tennis court time, non-mechanized watersports and gear, and transport passes for island transport. In the same way as other spots, there are likewise offerings at an extra charge, in the same way as tennis lessons, a full-benefit spa, golf, bicycle rentals, and that's just the beginning. Cavern Bay sits on an old estate bequest which gets its name from the common limestone surrenders that exist on the property. Hole swimming is a free, mainstream action offered by the resort. This is one of the best Bermuda Resorts.
Cambridge Beaches Resort ****
The Cambridge Beaches Resort coddles the sailing swarm, in light of the fact that they offer a full-benefit marina too. This implies liveaboards have the chance to visit and either stay on their vessels and delight in the glorious pleasantries, or to enjoy a reprieve from vessel life. Knowing their vessel is securely adjacent. Comforts here incorporate a spa, wellness focus, unendingness, roman and lap pools, yoga classes, putting green, croquet garden. Three top of the line restaurants, and occasion arranging administrations (weddings are a claim to fame). The resort is on a 50-km (30-mile) long private landmass with four private shorelines and a private bay. The security and level of pleasantries extents from full-administration to none. It diverse exercises like water games and snorkeling are accessible relying upon the shoreline. This is one of the best Bermuda Resorts.
The Reefs Hotel Bermuda *****
The Reefs is a mainstream chain in numerous hot goal spots, and they claim to be the most obvious extravagance resort in Bermuda. Rather than simply lodging rooms, the Reefs characteristics apartment suite units with different rooms. Bundles permit custom-made variants of broad, and when booking, visitors can pick their bundle from a menu. Things incorporate decisions of ala carte peculiarities, for example, a six-course sentimental feast for two, vouchers for outside exercises. Like snorkeling or parasailing with neighborhood sellers and the sky is the limit from there. Spa, wellness focus, meeting focus, and three restaurants are accessible on location.
The Pompano Beach Club
Arranged on Bermuda's eastern shore, the Pompano shoreline club bills themselves as an easy full administration extravagance resort. This implies no clothing regulations, however loads of conveniences. This incorporates 6 restaurants, 4 bars, and bunches of indoor exercises like a day spa and wellness focus, a diversion room with air hockey, foosball, and feature amusements, and heaps of open air rental rigging. Shoreline significant others can acquire sailboats, snorkel gear, paddleboards, kayaks and angling apparatus. Close to the resort, visitors can golf, dive deep ocean angling, parasail, plane ski, and more


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Looking for some great reads for your summer holiday? Here's what our book club members recommend…
Have you seen Henpicked's free online book club? Each month we select a new book to read and discuss, and send a free copy to 10 book club champions. There are some great reads on there, so we thought we'd take a look at what they recommend and give you some inspiration for your summer holiday. And if you love to read, we'd love you to join in!
A fast-paced, psychological thriller…
"I read this book in about four sittings. It was unputdownable, which is my definition of the perfect book. Written so well with chapters dedicated to individual characters the reader is transported directly into each character's head." Di
"Thoroughly enjoyed reading it, except that I couldn't put it down! Found that I had to keep reading, was worried that I might miss something if I stopped. I loved the human stories being so entwined." Rowena
How Hard Can It Be by Allison Pearson
The follow-up to I Don't Know How She Does It, this time Kate Reddy is juggling work, teenagers and ageing parents.
"I loved the way that it was both funny and sad in equal measure as Kate juggled her many roles and tackled all that life threw at her." Nicola
"I really loved this book. I thought it was well written, in an almost 'chatty' way – I felt like a fly on the wall of Kate's life. I really liked her character & thought she was laugh out loud funny on more than one occasion. Peri menopausal symptoms had me in stitches (as well as wincing with empathy)." Vicki
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
An astonishing story that powerfully depicts the loneliness of life, and the simple power of a little kindness.
"A great read which kept me interested right through to the end, and what an ending! I thought mommy was in prison or in a mental institution so the author played clever with the surprise twist. Eleanor of course is not complete fine but functions well on the surface; the title is a clever twist in itself.
"The characters are very well drawn and they develop with the story. I loved the funny throwaway one liners which relieved the dark abusive history that Eleanor and her sister have endured. For a debut novel, it is a great achievement. I can't wait for the next." Carol
The Aftermath by Rhidian Brook
In the bitter winter of 1946, Rachael Morgan arrives with her only remaining son Edmund in the ruins of Hamburg. Here she is reunited with her husband Lewis, a British colonel charged with rebuilding the shattered city. But as they set off for their new home, Rachael is stunned to discover that Lewis has made an extraordinary decision: they will be sharing the grand house with its previous owners, a German widower and his troubled daughter.
"Stories like this need to be told. I note it's based on a real scenario . The horrors of WW2 are going to mean less and less to each generation.
"This book manages to portray the humanity of people amongst the desperate circumstances of the aftermath of the war in a way that reminds me of Schindlers Ark. I am surprised if people find the attitudes shocking. For nations to have experienced such atrocities at the hands of the hatred stirred up by Hitler is something that has to be remembered and the power of a dictator has to be understood by each generation. The story was wonderfully told and the characters were all endearing." Claire
Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín
It is Ireland in the early 1950s and for Eilis Lacey, as for so many young Irish girls, opportunities are scarce. So when her sister arranges for her to emigrate to New York, Eilis knows she must go, leaving behind her family and her home for the first time.
"I absolutely loved this book. I loved its gentle voice and its sheer story telling. I particularly liked the search for self and belonging, For the consideration of who we are and to what extent our surroundings govern our responses. The dilemma of who to love and how to untangle our messy lives was fascinating. The knowledge that nothing you can do will make it right, that we hurt people almost unwittingly and that the hurt can't be stopped was so painful." Marion
"Simply loved this book! I have to admit I found the book a bit slow moving to start with but once I'd reached the end of part one, I was desperate to see how Eilis would fare on her journey from Ireland to America. Would this quiet, gentle and naive character come into her own, find her feet and get what she wanted out of life once she crossed the pond to Brooklyn?" Nicola
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Not since Jane Eyre has a heroine faced such difficulty with the Other Woman. An international bestseller that has never gone out of print, Rebecca is the haunting story of a young girl consumed by love and the struggle to find her identity.
"I know several people who have always said that Rebecca is one of their very favourite novels and I didn't ever understand why ………until now! It is so beautifully descriptive and it puts the reader right into the scene so that you become absorbed into the book as if you were standing watching from the side lines – unseen by the characters but still very much feeling you are there. The powerful, glamorous and cruel Rebecca, the dark and sinister Mrs Danvers, the mouselike second Mrs de Winter – they are all drawn so well and Daphne Du Maurier takes the reader on a twisty turny adventure that makes the book unputdownable." Imogen
"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again". Best opening sentence of a book. Hooks you in right from the start. I love it!"
We hope this has given you some food for thought. Don't forget to let us know what you think, and do please join our FREE book club to get involved every month.


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Pedro Confronts the Ghosts of Franco
Pedro Almodóvar's Bad Education
In Pedro Almodóvar's 1983 film Dark Habits, a nightclub singer named Yolanda decides to kick her dope habit in a convent. But the nuns in charge of her rehabilitation are anything but pious. One is a lesbian heroin addict, another trips on acid, and a third writes smutty novels.
Dark Habits is a Buñuelian farce that seeks to subvert Spain's hypocritical socioreligious traditions in the aftermath of the brutality and religiosity of the Franco regime. Much of Almodóvar's early work, as epitomized by this film, attempts to redefine Spanish culture in terms of the country's increasingly rebellious urban centers, in which drugs and homosexuality are more topical than the Catholic Church. In attempting to rescue "Spanishness" from the clutches of conservatism, Almodóvar's first films are outrageous tragicomedies filled with an invective, alienating disregard for tradition.
Spanish society progressively freed itself from the yoke of Franco's legacy in the decade following the release of Dark Habits, and Almodóvar's movies ceased to be harsh indictments of the social order. In his later films, like Talk to Her, the director instead revolted against conventional notions of good and evil while at the same time making films that were both more dramatically engaging and more emotionally evocative.
Twenty years after Dark Habits, when Almodóvar began shooting Bad Education, Spain had once again been visited by the specter of totalitarianism—in the form of Prime Minister José María Aznar, whose family was closely connected to the Franco regime. Thus, in his fifteenth film, Almodóvar appropriately revisited his scrutiny of the Catholic church and Spanish culture during its continued transition from dictatorship to democracy.
Enrique Goded (Fele Martínez) is a successful filmmaker searching for a new movie idea in 1980s Madrid when an attractive young actor (Gael García Bernal) walks into his office. The actor tells Enrique that he's Ignacio, an estranged boyhood friend. Ignacio—or Angel as he demands to be called—has written a short story called "The Visit" and implores Enrique to convert it into a movie.
While reading "The Visit," Enrique realizes that it is based on their childhood together in a Catholic convent school during the Franco era. The two boys in the story are lovers, and one of them, Ignacio, is sexually abused by the school's head priest, Father Manolo. In the story Ignacio grows up to be a junkie transvestite named Zahara, also played by García Bernal. Zahara wants money for a sex change and uses a short story she's written to extort money from the lecherous Father Manolo. Back in 1980s Madrid, Enrique begins to penetrate Ignacio/Angel regularly—and to produce "The Visit," starring his new lover.
Almodóvar's film presents viewers with three alternate accounts of the lives of Ignacio, Enrique, and Father Manolo: a short story, a film production, and reality. The lines that separate these conflicting narratives are inevitably obfuscated; the truth is as elusive as each character's personality and identity. No one in the film can be seen as entirely good or evil, and Almodóvar effectively shatters notions of protagonist versus antagonist. Ignacio/Zahara suffers sexual abuse as a child but later becomes an addict who manipulates and mistreats those around her. Conversely, Father Manolo, a cruel pedophile, ends up a tragic and lonely figure who has been romantically deceived.
By no means the first artist to examine the gray areas of morality, Almodóvar nevertheless does so in a way that is truly contemporary and innovative. García Bernal seamlessly slips between roles as a masculine young actor and an attractive transvestite wearing high heels. The former, Ignacio/Angel, isn't truly committed to a homosexual or a heterosexual identity, whereas the latter, Ignacio/Zahara, is born a man but really wants to be a woman. García Bernal's disparate characters call into question anachronistic binary oppositions that are fundamental to mainstream society, such as male versus female and homosexual versus heterosexual.
Transvestites, junkies, and homosexuals are ever-present players in the world of Almodóvar. But whereas Almodóvar's earlier films—which sought to redefine Spanish culture in terms of such controversial elements—were scathing neorealist satires that lacked mass-audience appeal, Bad Education subverts reactionary traditions with more dramatic artistry and less comic abstraction and anger, making Almodóvar's iconoclastic vision more accessible to mainstream viewers. It uses the universally palatable genre of film noir not only to promote fluid conceptions of sexuality, gender, and human relationships but also to more effectively scrutinize the dark legacy of the Franco era, a legacy that was dealt a serious blow in Spain's 2004 elections.
ContributorHirsh Sawhney
PEDRO COSTA with Ricky D'Ambrose
FEB 2020 | Film
Vitalina Varela is Pedro Costas seventh narrative feature in 30 years. Watching Costa, one has the impression of someone who has been away for a while reflecting at length upon his experiences, and who every few years dispatches a report about the things hes seen. Theres an epochal sense at work: the hunch of arriving late, of getting older, and of taking stock once and for all.
In the Rotterdam of the Senses: International Film Festival Rotterdam 2019By Celluloid Liberation Front
MAR 2019 | Film
Now in its 48th edition, the International Film Festival Rotterdam has become something of an overwhelming experience, with hundreds of titles being shown over the week and a half that it takes place.
Brooklyn's Beachfront Romance With Cinema Continues at the Coney Island Film FestivalBy Joshua Glick
DEC 19-JAN 20 | Film
The 19th Annual Coney Island Film Festival (CIFF) wrapped, per ritual, in an epic bumper car bash. Filmmakers, organizers and spectators found themselves colliding into one another at the Eldorado Auto Skooter rink on Surf Avenue. The event was thoroughly in the spirit of the festival, which does not simply take place at the storied amusement destination, but is of it in distinct ways. The cultural geography of the region shapes all aspects of exhibition and programming.
Love Screams: Valentine's Day Massacre at Anthology Film ArchivesBy Hillary Weston
FEB 2019 | Film
For those not in the mood for love this month, Manhattan's Anthology Film Archives will be hosting their own twisted hearts celebration with their annual Valentine's Day Massacre series—named after the notorious 1929 Chicago gangland murders (which Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond used three decades later as the catalyst for Some Like It Hot)—a program that elides the rosy-hued confections of the holiday for films that show the thorny side of love.


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Hands On A Hardbody (Photos)
Hands On! The all American musical of the year has driven onto Broadway! The new musical, Hands On A Hardbody, tells the story of a real life contest where contestants must keep their hands on a truck for days at a time. Why would they do such a thing? That's because the last one standing at the end get's to keep the truck! Based off of a documentary of the real life, Hands On A Hardbody takes a new spin on American musical theatre, Today, Luner on Theatre gives you a first look into Hands On A Hardbody!
Hands On A Hardbody is now officially in performances on Broadway! The show is currently running at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on 47th Street! I attended this show early in the preview process and enjoyed it very much! I only look forward to returning to seeing how much this relevant new American musical has grown even closer to the hearts of so many Americans. For more information, check out Hands On A Hardbody's Official Broadway Website! Be sure to check Luner on Theatre on Facebook and Follow Us on Twitter as well! We are constantly updating these pages with information! And of course, check out the rest of Luner on Theatre for all your theatre news you don't only need but want to know and so much more!


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Steven Oliver: Because of Her
Hi, I'm Maeve Marsden and you're listening to Queerstories – the podcast for the LGBTQIA storytelling night I host and program. I run Queerstories regularly in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane as well as one off events in other cities and towns. Check out maevemarsden.com for dates and details.
This week, Steven Oliver is a descendant of the Kuku-Yalanji, Waanyi, Gangalidda, Woppaburra, Bundjalung and Biripi peoples. He has worked with numerous theatre companies and arts organisations across Australia but became notorious for the ABC's hit sketch show Black Comedy. Steven performed this story at Queerstories in Lismore, and Brisbane, as well as at the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy.
I've been asked if I could share a queer story. I've decided to steer clear of drinking beer stories. You know, the full of cheer, stick out your rear, hope that men leer stories. That instead I'll share a near to here, dear story, about struggle, about strength and overcoming fear story that inevitably you may just think to be a mere story. I just hope I haven't already fucked it up and made it an unclear story with all of this rhyming so I'll stop now so, you can hear the story.
A story that begins in a small outback town called Cloncurry. Where red earth is matched only by red burnt skin. Where dry riverbeds have their banks populated by a small community of mostly Aboriginal, some white, some Chinese and some afghan fringe dwellers. Their homes complete with windows that are simply squares cut out of corrugated iron. Their kitchens, if they had one at all, inhabited by woodfire stoves where smoke would escape through steel chimneys that protruded through holes in tin rooves. The smoke linking their homes to the sky, as their floors linked homes to the earth. Red earth in fact but if you were flash, you had lino. Still, flash or not flash, there was most definitely an old wire bed covered by a lumpy straw mattress for people to rest their heads.
Bathrooms didn't exist. In their place were makeshift showers, toilets and bathtubs again made by the ever so adaptable corrugated iron. As for water? That was provided by a single tap used for washing, cooking and drinking, making your average office water cooler look not much of a social gathering place after all. Yet, despite things lacking, life was about what you had, not what you had not and though people didn't have houses, they had homes.
One of these homes belonged to a young Aboriginal couple named Steve and Irene. Though Steve originally from Cairns and Irene from Burketown, Cloncurry was the place they had met, would raise their family and though no longer living, still lay side by side beneath the red earth that they once courted upon. It was the place a romance blossomed and where love blossoms so too usually, do children. Five, in fact. Four girls and a boy – Josephine, Rosalind, Sharon, Charmaine and Stephen Jnr but it is Rosalind whose story will be told today. And considering I've already used two and a half minutes out of eight in just getting here, I'd better get my black arse into gear story, sorry I couldn't resist.
Rosalind, the second child, was born in the same year as musical icons Michael Jackson and Madonna. Though these two icons were born in the month of August, Rosalind was born seven months earlier on the 23rdof January 1958. Her musicality and dance moves may not be as slick as her peers in age, but there is so much more to this woman that makes her an icon in her own right. This year has seen Rosalind turn 60. A number that is literally a lifetime ago from when she was 23. An age where she had already given birth to seven children. I know right? I try to picture me as twenty-three-year-old with seven children in tow and all I see is me trying to run away from them while I chase after some man but luckily for Rosalind's children, she was a much stronger character. One who embraced motherhood and instead of neglecting her children, neglected herself in a lot of ways.
Of the seven children, there were four boys and three girls. Sadly, two of the boys had passed away, one being a breach birth that doctors failed to detect. A failure that took the baby boy's life and almost took Rosalind's. She was twenty at the time and never got to see or hold the child. No family members were immediately notified and during times of recovery, Rosalind often found herself alone in a rocking motion as if she had the baby boy in her arms. A baby boy she never got to name. But, as I mentioned, Rosalind is a strong character and despite carrying a huge hurt she went on with her life continuing to be a mother to her five remaining children Shawn, Steven (the sexiest of the five, you know it's true, my sister down there), Linda, Corrine and Romana. Five children who never once did she show her hurt to, only love.
I'm assuming that by now, you've realised Rosalind is my mother. Though only seventeen at the time of giving birth to me, making me forty three (I know, black don't crack), I find it strange that I look back on our relationship and never once do I picture her as a young woman who was never prepared for motherhood. That when I do look back, I see a woman who was my guide, my teacher, my disciplinarian, my nurturer, my advisor, my provider, my protector, my mother.
There are certain times with my mother I specifically remember for reasons unknown, other than the fact that my brain has decided these moments were especially worth remembering. Sometimes they were lessons in life, other times they were simply funny moments. For example, I remember a piece of advice when one night, living in south Townsville, I would've been around 11 years old. I was on the lounge floor with some of my siblings while others were seated on the lounge with my mother while she knitted a crocheted blanket that she would so often do in her youth.
We were watching an episode of classic aussie drama, The Henderson Kids and in this episode, some bully was trying to get the Henderson sister to do something to prove she was tough. We watched the episode intently as the bully kept pushing the Henderson child to hurry up and do what was required to prove herself. My mother looked at us kids quite seriously and said, "If anybody tries getting you kids to prove yourselves to them, you tell them to fuck off!" A piece of advice I carry with me to this day.
Then there were the moments that make me laugh and embarrass her. Though in truth, I realise that when you grow up poor, desperate times call for desperate measures so there is no shame, mostly. This time involved me as an eight-year-old boy who she had gotten to go into a chemist to buy a pack of Panadol. I handed the woman our last fifty and upon giving me the change, which should've amounted to around forty-eight dollars, she had given me one hundred and eight dollars. I walked back to the car confused and looked at my mother with the money in my hand and said "Mummy, the lady gave me two fifties instead of two twenties" to which my mother replied "Well don't just fucking stand there! Get in the fucking car!" Whenever I tell that story with her near, I tease her and say "Yeah, good morals you were teaching your kids ay Rosalind?" And she says real shamed way to anyone listening "Oh, well you know, it was our last fifty and we needed to get a few things."
It's funny when I think of growing up poor because I'm not sure how it affects me, if it does at all. Its funny when I think of my mother and grandparents living in tin humpies on the fringes of town because I know how that does. And the only reason I know is because once when being put up in a flash hotel in Canberra, I wondered what my grandparents and mother would make of it. What would they make of this room bigger than their tin humpy. What would they make of the two flat screen TVs when they had none. What would they make of this huge bed I had to myself, a bed that could fit my grandparents and their five children? What would they make of the bathroom that had lights and heaters automatically come on when you opened the bathroom doors? What would they make of me standing in the shower, thinking of them with a single tap of running water between them and the mob, while I sobbed because they deserved better. Because my mother deserved better and to this day deserves better, definitely much better than Tony Abbott. Indigenous Envoy my sexy black arse.
I wish I had more time to share more of her story and though I don't tonight, I'm sure one day I will. And I will tell a tale of a remarkable woman who had spent the first ten years of her life, mostly growing up in third world conditions. Who had become a mother at fifteen and given birth to seven children by age twenty-three. Who had lost two children but not the strength to be a mother. Who had survived domestic violence and was still able to love. And I may or may not finish it with this poem. I just thought that since I began with rhyming, then so too should I finish. This poem is in line with this year's NAIDOC theme 'Because of her we can' and because I'm extremely creative is called, Because of her I can. I know, genius.
My existence on this land without resistance deeply understands a simple truth, because of her I can
She who nurtured as I grew and knew a way through the unplanned, and with a single hand did raise a man, indeed because of her I can
And in the times, I face adversity, I draw on strength given by she, and in a world that's ruled by cruel and hateful from men I stand, raised hand and say defiantly I will never be ashamed of who I am
A gay, black man and it is because of her I can
And thus, the greatest of her teachings a greater love forever reaching, breaching walls, her call beseeching I stand tall, her arms outreaching stops my fall, says rise, to realise the sky's a lie, it's not that high, now fly
And because of her I am.


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What's on Dubai – November 2017
…And finally, November is here, the month that brings a lightness to our mood, carries a calm chill in the air and revives the spirit of festivity in us. No wonder the city is ready too, with exciting outdoor fitness programs, alfresco brunches, and seasonal beauty treatments, there's a number of things to get involved in and prepare ourselves for the festive season.
Al Forsan Brand New US Open Style Tennis Courts
Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi's international sports, and leisure destination has opened four brand new tennis courts. As well as Al Forsan's other offerings including motor sports, water sports, paintball, shooting, equestrian, fitness and leisure, the competition-standard hard courts, run by the Inspire Sports Management team (ISM), are open to all ages and abilities with classes running from 6 am to 11 pm daily. Current Al Forsan members can also receive 15% off all ISM classes and can join their first group class, or ladies' morning absolutely free.
Patrice Marchand returns to La Serre for an exclusive gourmet cheese tasting experience
La Serre announced the return of Cheese Master, Patrice Marchand for an exclusive gourmet cheese tasting experience. Cheese enthusiasts will get the chance to taste a variety of authentic French cheeses served with a special à La Carte menu on Saturday, November 11, 2017, starting 12 pm. For one day only, cheese lovers will learn the art of cheese with Patrice Marchand, who will outline the history and tradition of each cheese being tasted. This tasting platter will feature 23 types of cheeses, with an aim to elevate the palates as guests discover an appreciation for different cheese flavors.
Spaces are limited, and booking is required. Call 04 428 6969. La Serre is located at the Vida Hotel Downtown on Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.
Wavebreaker Welcomes Beaujolais Nouveau on the Beach
As the French say "Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!" translating to "The New Beaujolais has arrived!". The festivities traditionally revolve around the revelation of the new grape released from one of the finest vineyards in the world. Wavebreaker Beach Bar & Grill brings to town, the beloved French celebration, putting a classic Dubai spin on it, and hosting it by the beach. Guests can eagerly await the lively ambiance that has come to be expected of Wavebreaker Beach Bar & Grill, coupled with a sumptuous spread of dishes and a delectable range of beverages to choose from. Combine the sublime French cuisine with dynamic French entertainment, and all those that attend will definitely enjoy a night to remember. The event is open to French Community Club members as well as nonmembers alike, with the option to book a table also made available, there is no excuse not to do as the French do, and celebrate this special occasion in style.
When: 16th November 2017 at Wavebreaker Beach Bar & Grill, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah. Time: 06:30 pm onwards
AED 275 per person for French Community Club members, AED 2,500 per table of 10 persons French Community Club members, AED 350 per person for non-members, AED 3,000 per table of 10 persons. www3.hilton.com or call +971 4 3182582
'Pink Elephant' At 7Elephants Dubai
Calling all chicas, babes, girl bosses, and queens of this dessert jungle, 7Elephants Dubai is putting a spin to the famous ladies night with 'Pink Elephant' every Monday. From 6 PM -11 PM, it's all about spoiling the ladies with 5 complimentary drinks. Whether you're comfortably lounging on one of the couches or on the bar taking in all the hype and excitement and watching the exotic drinks being made, each spot offers a unique experience for you and your girls. Complete the great experience with live music playing a mix of new and old hits from Tina Turner, Amy Winehouse to Beyonce as performed by the talented SoulMates Tribute. Dance the night away, let go of all worries for the week ahead, and just enjoy the night with your girl squad.
Location: Emirates Financial Towers, DIFC, Dubai, UAE, Phone Number: +971(0)43544354, Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
At.mosphere partners with legendary Michelin Chef, Sergio Herman
World-renowned 3 star Michelin Chef, Sergio Herman, will be delighting epicureans of the city at the world's highest restaurant, At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa, on November 22 and 23, 2017. Sergio's refreshing accents and delicate sours will be on offer in an eight-course dinner menu, with guest experience complemented by breath-taking views of the Dubai skyline. Guests can indulge in extraordinary flavors and seafood selections from the chefs' upcoming line-up, including Zeeland Oysters, Creamy North Sea Crab, Scallops with Yuzu, New Zealand Mussels prepared with aged cheese, Langoustine Caviar and Lobster fregola with truffle. Reservations for the two-night gastronomic experience are now open and booking up fast!
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Fun at Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi with UAE National Day Residents Offer
In celebration of UAE National Day, Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi invite all UAE residents who present a valid Emirates ID, to double the fun and enjoy all the thrilling rides and attractions available at both theme parks for only AED275! With each purchase of a Bronze admission ticket to either of the parks, guests will be able to redeem complimentary ticket of the same value to the other park. Offer valid from 03 November to 03 December 2017. Time: 10:00AM to 6:00PM (Yas Waterworld); 11:00AM to 8:00PM (Ferrari World Abu Dhabi). Venue: Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
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Spa Party at The Heavenly Spa
Offering a perfect mid-week treat, The Heavenly Spa at The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City, unveils a Ladies Night unlike any other. With the first Spa Party kicking off on November 14, The Heavenly Spa will be partnering with the award-winning beauty brand, Farm House Fresh, who will be bringing some nature-inspired scrumptiousness to your skin using their signature range of seasonal fresh ingredients including, avocado, cucumber and ginger sorbet. Enjoy this unique spa party and catch up with your favorite ladies while choosing from a range of relaxing mini spa treatments including back massages, hand masks, and facials. To top it all off, enjoy a guilt-free selection of healthy treats and refreshing beverages. With complimentary access to the state-of-the-art gym and incredible rooftop swimming pools, grab your girls for a night of absolute bliss and walk away with a special goodie bag, courtesy of the Heavenly Spa and FarmHouse Fresh.
Date & Time: Tuesday 14 November 2017, from 7-9pm. Price: AED 150 inclusive of mini massage treatments, healthy bites and refreshing beverages. For bookings: +971 4 437 3300 or email: email@example.com
What's New At PLAY
PLAY Restaurant and Lounge continues to draw eclectic and elegant crowds to their impressive Mediterrasian dining destination that is set against unparalleled views of Dubai's mesmerizing skyline. Culinary Director Reif Othman and his team of 40 highly skilled chefs, continue to strive to present patrons with new and exciting gastronomical delights at the award-winning restaurant.
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Weekly Events AT BISTROT BAGATELLE
Le Mardi C'est Permis Every Tuesday, 8 PM until late
Slip into your French couture and prepare to indulge in all the flavor, frivolity and flair of France as Bistrot Bagatelle paints the town French every Tuesday night for Le Mardi C'est Permis. The weekly event is a signature French party extravaganza with flowing drinks, delectable food and 'anything goes' approach which is key to having a good time in true French style, of course.
Unplugged Every Saturday, 8 PM until late
Passionate and emotionally raw, Bistrot Bagatelle is bringing back the allure of live music, bluesy instruments, and sensual vocals every Saturday with the launch of 'Bagatelle's Unplugged Nights'.The French Bistrot transforms every Saturday to an intimate arena where international talents showcase their musical prowess and captivate the evening goers of Bagatelle. The night is complimented by Bistrot Bagatelle's stellar ala carte menu.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Takeaway at Address Dubai Marina
Add a personal touch to your celebrations with an intimate gathering in the comfort of your home, without having to go to the efforts of preparing the feast yourself. Our chefs at Kambaa will prepare a sumptuous feast and the best thing is you can take the credit for it! Enjoy a sumptuous home-style meal with a roasted turkey with all the trimmings and gravy only at Address Dubai Marina.
Time: 7am to 11pm; Price: Turkey Hamper – 6-7 kg for AED 950, 10 kg for AED 1,450, Beef Rib-eye Hamper – AED 750. Early Bird Offer: 20% off for orders between November 1 until November 15, 2017
Thanksgiving Dinner at Mazina
Treat yourself and your family to a magnificent dinner feast at Mazina. Indulge in an International buffet with an extensive traditional selection including a sumptuous turkey and special delights.
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2017. Time: 7pm to 11pm. Price: AED 175 per person
Chocolate and Willy Wonka at Kambaa
Entering Kambaa this month will feel like winning Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket. Chocolate ambassadors take you on a journey of true indulgence, with a wonderful hot chocolate trolley and goodies.
Date: 1 November to 30 November 2017. Time: 10 am to 8 pm. Price: AED 30 for a cup of Hot Chocolate
Apéritif à la française returns to the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
Apéritif à la française returns to Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina on November 18, 2017, for the fourth edition of the French-themed event, uniting thousands of Francophiles, culture vultures, and foodies as they taste their way around a myriad of French delicacies. Guests will be entertained throughout the afternoon and into the night with live music from French bands, while kids have their own dedicated area for fun and games. Helping to capture the moment, a cartoonist will sketch scenes – as well as visitors – live throughout the event.
Apéritif à la Française; Date: 18th November 2017. Time: Noon to 10 pm. Venue: Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina amphitheater and gardens. Entry is free. Food and drink prices start from AED15. Tokens are purchased on the day and exchanged. Website: www.aperitifalafrancaise.com
Queens Beauty Lounge
Queens Beauty Lounge (QBL), the specialist in natural, organic and chemical-free treatments has announced the extension of services and treatments across all its offerings, ensuring customers can choose from a variety of 45 beauty treatments that are free from toxic additives and artificial compounds. To ensure that customers can easily sample the diversity of offerings, QBL has also launched the "Go Organic" combo package that offers 3 treatments for AED 300 or 5 treatments for AED 500. QBL will now offer clients the option to Go Organic and choose from a range of services that span facials, manicures/pedicures, nail treatments, massages, hair treatments.
QBL locations: Cluster Y, Swiss Tower, JLT and Trident Marina-scape, Marina Boulevard Walk, Marina. Time from 10am to 8:30pm please call: 04-4214267 (JLT) and 04-4279689 (Marina).
Indulge in the Ultimate Al Fresco Dining Experience at Sho Cho Dubai
Come on over to Sho Cho Dubai and enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting with incredible views of the iconic Burj Khalifa, whilst savoring some of the finest contemporary Japanese cuisine. Mark your calendar for limitless Mondays with Sho Cho Dubai and treat yourself to a 4-hour feast of unlimited food from 7.00 pm till 11.00 pm, whilst jiving to the latest music. Guests can also enjoy happy hour on house beverages at AED 30 only.
Put a Swing in your Step with Louis Roederer Jazz Dinner
An evening of soulful music, mouthwatering cuisine and expertly paired French fizz await diners at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi this month. The Louis Roederer Jazz Dinner, on Wednesday, 15th November, will feature a four-course gourmet meal accompanied by premium bubbly. The Louis Roederer Jazz Dinner costs AED 395 per person. The price is subject to a 10% service charge, 6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee.
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We don't mean to be prigs
But George Washington wore wigs.
And sported silk stockings, they say.
So you have to wonder, well – wowser! –
Why didn't someone look into his trousers,
Back in the Founding Father's day?
It's hard to imagine how we beat the British
With "patriots" so brazenly, shockingly skittish
They let George use the outhouse untested.
It's a threat to the freedom we all hold so dear
And, if you try, you can work up some fear.
Why, these days the State Senate would have him arrested.
And Travis! And Crocket! And Bowie, ee gads!
How, o how, do we know they were regular lads
And not just dressed in that way?
Twould be better to have fought and lost – by far –
Than to think that we owed our freedom to war
Led by people who didn't pee as God ordered that day.
by Jefferson Barton
Raise your hand if you're ready to wake up
When life imitates absurdist comedy it's hard to know what to say.
But here we are, a state of some 27 million peoples, a great industrialized empire at the dawn of a new digital age, and our lieutenant governor, and our governor, think the most pressing priority before us is checking undies and body parts at restroom doors.
This is not Ronald Reagan's Republican Party.
Our property tax system is laughably antiquated. We have no mass transit connecting major cities. We haven't figured out how to get medical care to poor Texans under the daily revisions of national bills.
Bills passed last session by this Legislature seem (according to the data) to be contributing to a higher mortality rate for women during birth. There are a thousand details to work out on border deals, import-export deals, energy, job recruitment, drought, flooding, and climate change in general.
Nationally, there is a raging debate about ballot security, but locally, we've learned the hard way that Texas counties ARE NOT ALLOWED to take common-sense steps to make it easier for citizens to vote securely in central locations while also generating a numbered written or digital trail to ensure security. The technology is there but the Legislature's over-arching laws on voting are woefully behind the times.
Yet what is the burning priority for the leader of the State Senate and our governor? "Fixing" a problem no one knew existed or cared about until they made it a priority. Doubtless, some people are genuinely concerned at this point. But just as surely most of the people pushing this circus in the Legislature are using it to score cheap political points, mainly at the expense of innocent children who were born with genes and brain chemistry a little out of the ordinary.
Never mind that existing laws address sexual predators nicely. Never mind that virtually no school principals or superintendents saw this as a problem. Never mind that there is no data and no police records to support the claim that this is any kind of widespread threat. Never mind, for that matter, that major business executives across the state say this kind of naked appeal to fear and prejudice will hurt the recruitment of top talent, scare away investment, and alienate tourists.
Never mind all that – this is the burning priority for the governor and the Republican members of the Senate. Thank whatever is holy in Austin for Speaker of the House Joe Strauss, also a Republican, who is slowing down the madness in his chamber and who seems to think legislators should attend to business before demagoguery.
It puts us in mind of the refrain from a ditty from the 1970s, written by Wynette Barton, a stockholder and former publisher:
There's a little town in Texas they call Capitol A,
With play-like moons by night and play-like government by day.
Oh, they're going by the Constitution so they gotta be right.
But the Texas Legislature's got me really uptight.
To demand For really, what could be worse?
So anti-American, so perverse.


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In view of this the Club Committee has decided to suspend all Club activities with immediate effect until the 30th April at the earliest.
This step has been taken to help protect members, their families and the wider community.
The situation will be kept under review as it develops. The Committee urges all members to keep up to date with the latest NHS advice as it becomes available.
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I guess I got the impression nobody cared when I was young the same way all the young people now get it, simply because very few people back then seemed to care about ME as a person (as opposed to me as a sex toy or trophy date or potential source of income, etc.). Perhaps that was partly due to the people I sought out - I distrusted anyone who was all emotionally gushy and expressive, and preferred more silent, quirky types. But on the other hand, I still distrust people who seem too emotionally expressive or open, and I don't think somebody's outward expression really says anything about whether they will BE there for you when the chips are down. I've had at least two instances of people who professed all kinds of love when it suited them (like, when their GF had just walked out the door and they were at loose ends for the week and a half till she walked back in) and the rest of the time were completely and heartbreakingly emotionally AWOL. I've also learned over many years to read between the lines a lot when it comes to people, because sometimes the ones who feel the most are among the worst at actually expressing it, and you can maybe teach them how to a certain degree but they're not gonna change all that much so you need to learn their language too. Of course, if someone isn't going to communicate with you enough for there to even BE a language, then they're toast, and I wish I'd thrown out a couple of the pieces of burnt toast before I burned my hand on them, but that's in the past and neither here nor there.
So yeah, on the one hand it is nice to see that other people are capable of caring about somebody else as much as I feel like I am. But on the other hand it's a little scary how we all can let this caring-about-others hold us back so much. Like, be so in love with somebody else that we're overdependent or dysfunctional on some level. And it's not anything logical, it's not like something you can just reason yourself out of, when you're down in that hole. The best thing is when somebody can come and give you a hand but even then it's just a boost, you need to climb most of the way out by yourself.
(p.s. I wrote the above yesterday, it just didn't get posted till today. no way do I roll out of bed at this ungodly hour able to think coherently. I hate being up this early, and so does my stomach, but I have a meeting.)