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Why Red is the colour for Chinese New Year
Red is the colour when Chinese New Year Comes, Everything that can be red will turn to red colour. People are wearing red outfit. The lanterns, Money Envelop (Ang-Bao) also red. But have you ever wondered why??
Colour in Chinese culture
Refers to the certain values that Chinese culture attaches to colors red lanterns to red envelopes, The reason why the colour red is so popular in Chinese culture is because of the ancient stories.
According to ancient stories, In every New Year there was a monster called "Nian" (年 = year) who would come and devour villagers, crops and livestock. People in the village found that this beast was afraid of firelights, blasting sounds and red colour. So to prevent this beast destroy all the crops, in every year before New Years Eve the Chinese would wear red and turn all the decoration in to red.
Red as a symbolic
In addition, red also a symbolizes for good luck and good fortune in Chinese culture. Chinese New Year is a festival where Chinese people are gather with their families to celebrate the Lunar New Year. so this maybe the explanation why Chinese people wear red so often to cheer the luck to their family.
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In a letter to passengers, Carnival Cruise Line said the passengers from the previous cruise took longer than expected to disembark.
"Embarkation at PortMiami for today's voyage of Carnival Magic has been delayed due to several factors, including late debarkation from a previous voyage. Embarkation for the next voyage is ongoing and we expect no impact on the itinerary of this next seven-day cruise," the company said in a statement.
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In addition, he frequently consults with and lectures to lawyers regarding best practices and avoidance of claims; testifies as an expert witness in legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty cases; and represents lawyers in legal malpractice cases, non-litigation disputes with former clients, and proceedings before the State Bar of Georgia regarding alleged violations
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Under Georgia law, the essential elements of a legal malpractice claim are: (1) existence of an actual attorney-client relationship; (2) failure of the lawyer to exercise ordinary care, skill and diligence; and (3) proximate causation of harm to the client.
The exercise of ordinary care, skill and diligence is the minimum accepted standards of professional service and level of competence expected of lawyers in representing clients. Examples of negligent mistakes or violations of the "standard of care" that can result in liability include the following: failing to recognize meritorious claims; failing to identify or properly name defendants in lawsuits; missing filing or recording deadlines;failing to comply with other statutory requirements or court rules; failing to file necessary pleadings; and mishandling of client funds.
Recoverable damages for legal malpractice typically include, but are not necessarily limited to the amount of money that the client should have been able to successfully recover if the lawyer had provided competent legal services, or the value or amount of other losses sustained by the client due to the lawyer's mistakes.
In order to establish both the element of causation and the extent of damages, it is often necessary to prove the so-called "case within the case." A specific example is that in a situation of a lawyer being hired with respect to a personal injury claim arising out of an automobile collision and then failing to timely file a lawsuit within the two year legal deadline known as the statute of limitations, proving the "case within the case" evidence would include evidence of how the wreck occurred, who was at fault, and what injuries and other losses were sustained in the wreck. In other words, as part of the legal malpractice claim, evidence would have to be presented as to each element of the underlying road wreck case, in addition to evidence that the lawyer had actually been hired and was negligent in failing to timely file the wreck case.
The mere fact that a lawyer was unsuccessful in representing a client is generally not sufficient, standing alone, to even suggest the possibility of legal malpractice. This is because lawyers cannot guarantee specific outcomes and because many decisions made by lawyers are tactics, strategy, or other "judgment calls" as to which there is simply not a clear right or wrong answer. A legal malpractice claim cannot generally be based on such choices, but instead needs to involve a more straightforward mistake or a failure to comply with an established requirement or precedent in the law, or some other broadly accepted standard of reasonable practice.
Similarly, fee disputes with lawyers are relatively common, but generally will not warrant litigation or provide a valid basis for a legal malpractice claim. The State Bar of Georgia offers free arbitration services for settling fee disputes if the amount in dispute is greater than $750.00. In relatively rare and unusual situations, a fee dispute will justify a claim on the basis of breach of contract, fraud, or fiduciaryviolation theories of liability.
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Ola Rollén is back and he intends to continue to lead Hexagon "with full force". As he resumed his duties as Hexagon President and CEO on Monday, Rollén also addressed the media and analysts saying his conscience was absolutely clear. "I am of the firm opinion that there are no grounds for the current allegations against me."
Speaking publicly for the first time after allegations of insider trading by Norwegian authorities, Rollén categorically denied any wrongdoing. "So what next? I can tell you that I have as of today resumed my CEO responsibilities for Hexagon. And I can tell you I am excited. I love this job. I love this company and I intend to lead hexagon with full force," he said in a live webcast and telephone conference organized by Hexagon on Monday.
Rollén sounded understandably upset as he said he was "truly saddened by the damage this whole situation has caused for Hexagon, its shareholders, Greenbridge Partners and my family". However, he sounded equally upbeat as he gave details into the case. "I am confident that I have done nothing illegal and I know that this matter will be cleared up." He, however, added that he understood why the "Norwegian Economic Crime Authority reacted to the transactions and hence the need to investigate".
During the call, Rollén and his lawyer Christian B. Hjort also took questions from journalists and analysts.
The man behind Hexagon
Rollén, whose vision is behind Hexagon's transformation in 16 years from a conglomerate of disparate businesses to a global leader in geospatial technologies with a market capitalisation of around $12 billion, was detained on October 26 on allegations of insider trading in connection with an investment last year in Norwegian company Next Biometrics ASA. He was however not charged and was released on Friday.
Thanking the Hexagon team, and his friends and family for the strong support, Rollén said "Over the years we have built up a world leading organization of with a clear strategy and strong management team. Today our divisions are leaders in their respective industries both in terms of technology portfolio and market presence. They also leverage the strength of each other to deliver complete solutions in some of the world's most vital industries. The point I am trying to make is this is not a one man show. We are 16,000-strong."
The facts of the case
Iskossala Ltd, a private investment firm held by the Rollén family, had bought shares on behalf of Greenbridge Partners Ltd, an investment firm in which Rollen is one of the primary shareholders, in Next. The reason that Iskossala bought the shares on behalf of Greenbridge was because the latter was not fully operational until January 2016. After Greenbridge's formation on January 12, 2016, Iskossala transferred all the 2,617,674 shares to Greenbridge at cost plus 5% annualized interest.
A statement from Hexagon had earlier clarified that it didn't involve Hexagon at any stage.
Giving the reasons for this investment, Rollén said Next was regarded as a long-term investment and Greenbridge viewed the fingerprint sensor market to be an area of strong growth. He added that Greenbridge gained knowledge about the biometric sensor market after two years of extensive research.
It is important to note that Greenbridge is still in possession of all the shares and Rollén made no personal gains out of it.
Rollén's lawyer Christian B. Hjort, who also joined the call, said while it would not be appropriate to get into the finer details of the case since investigations were still on, "we categorically disagree that Ola Rollen had any inside information regarding Next at the point in time Iskossala acquired shares in Next in the market on behalf of Greenbridge".
He added that the fact that Greenbridge had an intention to acquire further shares in Next and the fact that instead of doing that it subsequently decided to negotiate a private placement with Next does not constitute as insider information.
"In our view, the sequence of events, Greenbridge's intention to become a long-term shareholder in Next and the plan to develop Next into a successful company all show that there was no motive of conducting an insider trading as part of this total acquisition," Hjort said, adding that investigations will confirm that no violation of insider trading provisions had taken place.


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It is easy to imagine that some of the first songs ever sung were to our children. That were soothing rhythm to get babies to sleep. Lullabies are also called cradle songs. It is believed that our intimate newborn music protects our little boys and girls all through the night.
En réalité, many lullabies ask for this divine protection or call angels down to watch over our children. Examples include "A La Nanita Nana", 'Din Don Dan', 'Minuetto'. You can find these popular lullabies included in this free baby app.
Lyrics don't have to be complicated. Simply putting a tune to loo-loo-loo can suffice. These baby songs are far more than the words and sound. What matters is the intention of the lullaby song for baby sleep. It is the feeling of closeness and intimacy that is given when we hold our little infant.
A child can feel our breathing and the rhythm of our heart. When we hold them and sing to them, we are physically and emotionally close and we are teaching them that being close with others is safe. We are also spiritually close because this intimate music for newborns is an expression of the profound love which spans time.
Nursery rhymes have been sung to generation upon generation of our families. They are part of our individual and cultural subconscious. There are no infants to whom these lovely songs have not been sung to.
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As addiction to opioids is ravaging our country, parents and community groups continue to ask us what they can do to prevent addiction in their families and community. In response to these questions, we've developed a list of things you can do to help prevent and/or stop addiction, especially among adolescents.
Talk to your kids about the dangers of using drugs – particularly opioids like prescription pain relievers, such as OxyContin or Vicodin, and heroin. Having clear, honest conversations with your children that are appropriate to their age is the best way to let them know the risks of using drugs and why some people, especially young people, are particularly vulnerable to addiction. Without your guidance, many teens are simply unaware of the ways in which drugs have a uniquely dangerous effect on kids. They need you to be a trusted source of information. Communication is the key.
As a parent, you want to know what's going on in your area. Being engaged in your community and talking to your kids about who they're involved with is a great way to be prepared to step in if they need help. Teens that spend time with other teens that steer clear of drugs are more likely to not use drugs themselves.
Many teens develop addiction after misusing prescription medications – the kinds a parent may keep in the medicine cabinet, doctors may prescribe for a sports injury or dentists may prescribe for a tooth extraction. If you or your child has a prescription, especially for a controlled medication, make sure you keep it locked and secure at all times. Proper disposal of unused medications is also very important. Don't give your teen – or anyone else – the opportunity to access your Xanax or Vicodin. It may lead to addiction.
If your teen has dramatic changes in mood, appearance, academic performance or interest, and friendships, or they smell of marijuana, cigarettes or alcohol, don't hesitate to reach out for help. Many parents have a hard time tackling the issue of drug use without assistance, and a therapist or doctor may be exactly what your teen needs to help deal with a drug problem. Don't wait until you see the full consequences of their drug use. Look up trusted therapists and medical professionals in your area and take informed action as quickly as possible.
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Aubrey is a mask unlockable in Hotline Miami and the default mask for Martin Brown in Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number. The mask is of a pig, and when worn by Jacket, it turns all near non-key melee weapons into guns. When worn by Martin Brown, the mask has no effect.
In Hotline Miami 2's Level Editor, Jacket begins a level with a double barrel shotgun when wearing this mask, as random weapon spawns aren't part of Hotline Miami 2.
This mask may be obtained by achieving a high score in Chapter 2, Overdose
- Jacket wears the mask in Hotline Miami's tutorial, making it the first mask to appear in the series.
- The player unlocks this mask immediately before reaching Decadence and rescuing Girlfriend while being recorded by the Producer's security cameras. This is the basis for the "Pig Butcher" in Midnight Animal and hints Jacket canonically wore the Aubrey Mask during Decadence.
- While playing as Biker, the first cutscene prior to the first mission involves beating a man, Scar, wearing this mask.
- Aubrey is also worn by the actor Martin Brown a.k.a Pig Butcher, who personifies Jacket in Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number movie Midnight Animal.
- The mask is the tutorial mask for both games, likely a jab at the player.
- This mask is named after Aubrey Serr, principal artist for Wolfire Games, currently working on Overgrowth.[1]
- Aubrey is the mask featured in the Hotline Miami trailer, worn by the Pig Butcher. This is possibly why Jacket's wearing it in the tutorial for Hotline Miami.
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Hi everyone! Welcome to another challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!
I'm your hostess this week and I'm seriously fighting a sweet tooth. So, the challenge is all about candy!
Here's my sweet inspired card!
I used the Brand new Merry and Bright Birdies set and some super cute DSP from Doodlebug. I used dies from Gina Marie Designs and a length of satin ribbon from Michale's. I also used the sketch for this month! Crazy huh? We all know I never use sketches, but it was super fun!
We always enjoy your creations so be sure to submit them so you can have a chance to WIN a $20 gift card to the Shop!! Show us your stuff!! In keeping in line with the rest of our challenges (Wonderful Wednesday and our NEW Krafty Scrappy Challenge), we will be drawing one winner per month from all Saturday Challenge entries to win a $20 gift card!! You can enter as many times per month as you'd like!!
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In addition to the great Krafty Challenges & Wonderful Wednesday, each month we will post a Sketch. The sketch will last all month long and if you use it in ANY of our Challenges or WW's during that month you will get an additional chance to win a store gift card! You do NOT have to use the sketch, it's just a little extra boost for your mojo if ya need it! Here is October's sketch...
Now create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp or any other stamp and be sure to use our THEME as a starting point for your creation!!! You will have until October 27th at 11:55 pm EST to get your entries in!
Pull out those fabby stamps and play along! Have some krafty fun and join us this week!! Tootles!
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How AI will help Dubai's Empower plant that opens in Q4 2019
Empower CEO explains how automated 50,000 RT district cooling plant in Jumeirah Village Circle will boost efficiencies
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve the productivity of district cooling companies, according to the UAE's Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), which has adopted the technology for its under-construction plant in Dubai's Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC).
The 50,000 RT plant will use AI to monitor and adjust the inflow and outflow of chilled water.
Due to complete in Q4 2019, the plant will feature a system that has the capacity to read data from more than two million cooling towers, chillers, and transformers.
Commenting on the role that AI can play in the district cooling sector, Empower's chief executive officer, Ahmad Bin Shafar, said: "We always strive to develop and achieve excellence in the field of district cooling through the use of AI technology.
"AI contributes to reducing the annual operating costs of companies in the district cooling sector, as well as enhancing efficiency in facilities," he added, according to UAE state news agency, Wam.


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McMillans overcome early struggles to a life of helping others
[subtitle] FAMILY OF THE YEAR [/subtitle]
By St. Clair Murraine
Outlook staff writer
The first few months of Mark and Bernice McMillan's relationship wasn't the common honeymoon phase enjoyed by couples who fall for each other.
She questioned most things he suggested because of the pain she was feeling from a previous relationship. He refused to give up, though, pleading with her to practice forgiveness.
They first met, when Mark, an ordained minister, was in Utica, N.Y., to help develop a church. He had taken a side job at the same company where Bernice worked. He approached her on a lunch break, telling her about the times he'd dreamed of her.
She wasn't having it.
"Look here, you're a preacher man, you have enough problems up here," Mark recalled her telling him. "Try to enjoy your church and the women that are going to join your church."
They eventually fought through several stop-and-go periods before getting married in 2007. Today, the couple leads a religious life telling their story to inspire other couples, helping the elderly and underprivileged.
"I needed them. I'm thankful," said Patricia Cozart, a 75-year-old Tallahassee grandmother who the McMillans assisted in keeping her lights on.
Cozart said when she met the couple and told them she had been notified that her utilities would be turned off within days, they hurriedly moved to pay a portion of her bill and get an extension of her payment date.
"I guess it was a miracle," she said, adding that they still make frequent visits and bring her food goods. "They have been very helpful."
Some of what the McMillans provide for Cozart comes from a food bank. They've also established a partnership with Panera Bread restaurant, which allows them to provide bread for residents of the Shelter.
Their fortitude as a married couple and their commitment to better the lives of others has earned them the Capital Outlook's Family of the Year honor.
Through their 10 years of marriage, the McMillans said they've endured a few hard spots. They struggled through them, they said, because they always felt there was a spiritual lesson in the difficulty they faced.
They experienced one of the most difficult times a few years after Bernice's job moved them to Corpus Christie, Texas. Once a couple who lived in a country club area, they said God challenged them by asking that they give up everything.
And, despite facing financial trouble, one of the most common reasons for couples breaking up, they held on. Even during a six-month stretch when they couldn't afford to keep the lights on in their house.
"The thought to break up never approached our minds," Mark said. "I can't recall ever talking about breaking up."
However, Bernice admittedly had some doubts.
"He telling me to give up everything, I was like, 'what do you mean?' I said, 'I think you better go back to God because God hasn't given me confirmation about anything.'
"It was not easy. It was extremely challenging because it was literally like going from Egypt to the wilderness for us, especially when you were used to getting pretty much anything you want."
In the midst of what they faced, the couple had to raise seven children – four from Bernice and three from Mark, who also had a previous marriage. Most of their children are grown and have moved on.
These days, the McMillans have shifted their attention to assisting with raising 13 grandchildren, including two that live with them.
They moved to Tallahassee in 2011 and have been slowly putting their lives back together, recently purchasing a house. Meanwhile, they continue to preach whenever and wherever they can as founders of Divine Revelation Ministries.
One of their biggest ministries is working with prison inmates. The inspiration comes from his past when he was in and out of jail for using and peddling drugs as a younger man, said Mark, a Quincy native.
He has since written a book titled "Control the Fire; Anger Management," which he gives to the prison system in three counties to help inmates find their way to a better life. The McMillans also are on a mission to help former female sexual offenders and have plans to open a home they call The Sanctuary.
They point up the need for the program, explaining the case of a woman, who only identifies herself as Sandra on the ministry's website. At one point after she'd served her time, the McMillans paid for her to reside at a hotel for six months after she was told by a law enforcement officer that the best place for her to live would be in the woods.
"It got to a point that I went to Pastor Mark for help," Sandra wrote. "Even with Pastor Mark's help it feels like I am a burden to people. It often feels like the more I try to show that I have changed and am not the same person, the more I am rejected.
"I am tired of hiding how I really feel and want a chance to work and live a normal life. Pastor Mark and Mrs. Bernice were willing to help me and showed concern for me, when no one else cared. Family members and friends turned their backs on me, but God used Pastor Mark and Mrs. Bernice to get me a place to stay, food, and clothing."
Their work is no where near done, the McMillans said. They currently host a Wednesday radio talk show between from 4 to 5 p.m. on WTAL, along with the work that they do through their website (www.divinerevelationsministriesinc.weebly.com.) Eventually they hope to open a church.
"We are trying to see which way God is going to take us," Mark said.


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.The Ship/Boat card is a welcome card in any reading. It predicts travel of various types. When it is not referring to an actual trip it suggest travel of the essence or meaning associated with the card preceding it.
There are connections to the exporting and importing industries which include a huge variety of businesses.
The Ship card has a strong relationship with the 3 OF WANDS in the Tarot in the "business" meaning. Sales, merchandising, purchasing, industries associated with travel- travel agencies etc.
There are connections to the Gipsy SIBILLA style fortune telling cards like the Zigeuner, Biedermeir, Art Deco etc. The SHIP card is all about movement as are the STORK & RIDER cards but in a slightly different way.
Combining the Ship card is also fairly easy and there are many "creative meanings" as well. Listed are some popular combinations + a few others.
-SHIP + STORK = air travel
-SHIP + PATH= travel by land
-SHIP + RIDER= travel by train
-SHIP + HOPE= spiritual travel- creative visualization
-SHIP + LADY = the female is planning to go away. LADY + SHIP = the female is at a distance, or on a trip
-HOUSE + SHIP= receiving visitors form afar, as a KING- the man of the house (male member of the family) is away on a business or pleasure trip. If the SNAKE card is beside the KING (house) it could be a romantic get away.
There are hundreds of possible combinations for the SHIP card. I consider this card NEUTRAL energy because it will take on the cards beside it in positive or negative experience. For example:
SHIP + SCYTHE = an emergency errand or trip -something that was unplanned. ie: you get a call from a friend with a flat tire and you go to help out, you find a delivery notification in your mail box and have to drive across town to pick it up. SHIP + CLOUDS + SCYTHE = possibility of an accident during travel- a blown tire, fender bender, getting stopped at the border (clouds-King Clubs + Jack Diamonds-scythe= Aggressive man in uniform). SCYTHE + SHIP = cancellation of travel plans, going away to take care of business, ie: a death occurred and you need to take care of the legalities. Usually the CROSS + LETTER cards are very close by.
Reading Lenormand cards requires a very open mind to possibilities. There is no right or wrong way to interpret these cards but it is helpful to understand a few foundational meanings. You might like to see the SCYTHE in your layout of cards because you associate it with "CLEANING UP a situation or problem". The SCYTHE can mean pruning the rosebush, weeding the garden. It can suggest a surgical procedure to remove "something".


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The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) emerged as a big winner in last week's budget with an almost 40 per cent bump up in its operational allocation.
However, more than 70 per cent of the FMA's $36 million government allowance will be funded out of a forecast $25.78 million levy on the industry it polices. Last year the FMA had to scrape by with about $26 million of which $17.4 million (about 66 per cent) came via industry levies.
"The [$9.8 million] increase in this appropriation for 2017/18 is the result of a policy decision to reflect an appropriate level of funding for the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and the proportion which should be met by the FMA levy," budget documents reveal.
By function the FMA has set aside just under half of its spending money for licensing ($15.8 million) followed by analysis and engagement ($12.1 million) and enforcement ($8 million), up from $11.3 million, $8.9 million, and $6 million, respectively, over the 2016/17 financial year.
In his first budget, Finance Minister, Steven Joyce, also chucked in a further $4 million to FMA coffers comprising the regular $2 million top-up to the regulator's litigation fund and the balance (rolled over from the previous year's unspent allocation) to buy a new IT toy.
"This appropriation is intended to achieve an intelligence-led risk-based financial markets regulatory approach through investment in a new intelligence and knowledge system," the budget document says.
Elsewhere, the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) – which is understood to be considering a rebrand – received a small increase in its annual budget to just over $7.5 million, $670,000 more than the 2016/17 amount.
But Joyce also handed the CFFC a further $10.2 million to spend over the next four years on improving financial literacy in schools with $1.64 million allocated for the 2017/18 fiscal period.
"This increase is partially offset by a one-off transfer of $900,000 in 2016/17 only from Policy Advice – Economic Development to fund the Māori financial capability programme," the budget paper says.
"Meanwhile, the NZ Superannuation Fund has seen its operating cost allocation jump by $200,000 in the latest budget, rising to $728,000 from $528,000 last year. The approximately $4 billion Government Superannuation Fund (GSF), which helps defray the cost of a long tail state employee pensions, has received $38 million for the 2017/18 year compared to $35 million in the previous annual period.
The government books show the GSF unfunded liability should go up by $538.5 million over the 2017/18 period, compared to an annual increase of $524 million during the previous fiscal year.
According to the latest published valuation, the GSF reported an unfunded liability of just under $8.9 billion.
KiwiSaver, notably free of government tinkering in the Joyce budget, remains a relatively stable item in the annual accounts with $798 million set aside to fund the sole remaining incentive – the annual member tax credit (MTC). Last year the government spent $768 million on MTCs, well under the $793 million budget.
At the same time, the NZ sovereign bond market looks set to face diminishing supply over the next five years with forecast net issuance projected to fall by $6.2 billion at the end of that period.
While the NZ Debt Management Office (NZDMO) has slated an average annual bond issuance of $7 billion until 2021, its repurchase program will see net government debt shrink from the current 28 per cent of GDP to 20.4 per cent after five years.
"Subject to market conditions, a new 20 April 2029 nominal bond is expected to be launched, via syndication, before 31 December 2017," the budget paper says.
"Inflation-indexed bond issuance is expected to be around $1.0 billion of the $7.0 billion 2017/18 domestic bond programme."


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By @JonHornbeck
With the growing popularity in cycling events these days, we thought of grabbing some tips from Sam Ames who puts on such events as the Rock Cobbler for a few how to tips. There isn't much of a "how to" book out there on putting on such events so learning from other people who have done so already is usually your best case.
We participated in the Rock Cobbler and had a great time as it wasn't your cookie cutter straight forward event. The course was long and hard none the less but having sag stops on top of hike-a-bike climbs which offer redbull vodka shots, well that's one way to lighten the mood. More and more events are popping up all over the place and we're all about supporting them and looking to see them grow!
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#1—Treat your participants like customers and the old saying, "treat them the way you want to be treated" is VERY true. They have a choice in how and where they spend their $$. Just because it's not a retail purchase it is still a purchase. Sometimes promoters lose sight of this. EACH and every participant matters!
#2—HAVE FUN! If you are having fun and your crew is having fun it bleeds into the participant's perception of your event. It can still be beat down hard, competitive, etc but at the end of the day we are not saving humanity or lives. HAVE FUN. Try and think of things to do other events are NOT doing that you think participants will enjoy.
#3—Keep communication to participants and volunteers clear and concise. And get back to people within 1 day!! Have the plan first but know sometimes someone will have a question or an issue you did not think of. Add it to your communication.
#4—Make the parameters of any "rules" very clear and communicate them easily to participants.
#5—Spent a great deal of time thinking about "what if's"…rider safety, communication, SAG vehicles. And execute accordingly. Have backup plans!
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- PhD, Human Bioenergetics, Ball State University
- MS, Athletic Training, Indiana State University
- BS, Physical Education, Asbury College
Advice to Incoming Students
Exercise science can lead to so many great opportunities, so don't worry too much about your career right now. Work hard the first semester and keep your options open by building a foundation for success for the rest of your college career.
Why I Enjoy Teaching at Taylor
I enjoy teaching in a place where I can be free to challenge students in matters concerning their Christian faith. The students are inspiring, the administration is very supportive and my colleagues around the campus are excellent.
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Major Career Accomplishments
During his 14-year teaching career at Taylor, Dr. Erik Hayes has launched and continues to oversee the Fit into Health (FIT) program, a student-initiated adult fitness program that has served over 300 university employees in the last 6 years with over 75 students working in the program. He's currently working with faculty in physics, chemistry, biology, and psychology on collaborative research with the focus of measuring and improving whole-person health.


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Pt 1 HERE
We found a new place via an emergency scheme, we were almost homeless before a couple of years ago and as many people know unless you're elderly, very young, disabled and/or pregnant you don't really qualify for any help and I've been told in the past "[as long as] you can run [we can't help you]". In the current situation it reminds me of when I really young and Mum was trying to escape a lot of shit and we hostel hopped a lot.
The landlord of the caravan and camping park (they claim it's a holiday long let but they have residential tenants, the local council know and apparently according to site staff the site isn't supposed to be open all year round but they don't care) wrote and said they believed we had left already. Their 'get out' memo style letter (not a legal eviction notice) said we had to be out by 12 Nov 2016, I don't know why they believed we'd left other than they and others have used our rented property for convenience, littering and to take our plants though according to their words and actions neither the adjoining garden (which every caravan has) and the porch/stairs (which we have to use to get in and out of the caravan) were ours/rented. Basically we've always been quiet, kept to ourselves and polite when speaking to staff usually every two weeks but apparently that was offensive too even though we've had to put up with post being waylaid, opened, things being moved, broken, taken and added to the property when we go out etc e.g. the fleur-de-lis and much more recently someone(s) watering the potato plant we were growing inside (which we'd been trying to keep dry) and the windows being open today and some of Mum's diaries missing.
The people on site have also acted in conjunction with the thing (human psi-ops and/or otherwise) that possesses and systematically tortures my family and I (and the voice(s) are far more than 'gang stalking' which in itself is enough to kill victims, put them in psychiatric wards or prison). I remember when 'it' claimed that it was going to relocate to Sandown/Shanklin to be closer but then claimed to be working on site/in nearby caravans. I know that it/they can affect others at the same time such as 'random' people on the street who stop and say something as if they know us, and that's aside from the 'gang stalking' – the people I'm talking about act as if they forget why they stopped in the first place and shake themselves out of it.
I've never believed that it's ok or right to find concession from a bad situation e.g. 'well at least I got stronger' but it's something I do since it sums up my whole life. I want to say at least we won't have to put up with only our electricity going off on site, the rumbling/shaking at the front of the caravan at night, strange bumps on the walls/ceiling and hostility from ppl/people/others on site but this behaviour has followed us everywhere and I've already seen evidence of it.
I wonder if the wireless networks that appeared at the same time as 'William' will be a permanent feature; they're called 'TIME GOES BY… SO SLOWLY', 'Patience is a virtue' and 'I can't believe it's not butter'. Hilarious. I'm currently in a state of numbness, I can't appreciate satire/irony/parody anymore but I still find my situation surreal/unreal whilst living it and I hate the entire thing.


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2018 INFINITI QX80: 5 Features Aimed at Families
When talking about the INFINITI QX80, the flagship of the brand's SUVs, it's not uncommon to predominantly concentrate on its size, luxury, and technology. Cabins decked out in one of the available leathers complemented with real wood accents, surround occupants in supple luxury. Infotainment has surged forward with the INFINITI InTouch system. And all of this is just the tip of the iceberg.
With so much going on, it's easy to forget that at its core, the 2018 INFINITI QX80 is just a big, comfy family mover. There are lots of family-friendly touches, like nine cupholders, four bottle holders, plenty of storage cubbies, a larger center console, four 12V outlets, one 120V outlet, and four USB ports. All of these features are of key importance to families, especially ones with an assortment of devices and the need to stay connected.
Additionally, though, product planners approached the QX80 refresh as an opportunity to address several areas that they thought could be even more family friendly. Autotrader asked Anand Patel, senior manager of INFINITI product management and planning, to list five specific features that were enhanced for the benefit of families.
To read about the 5 Features Targeting Families, click here.
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text: Five workers at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) return processing center in Fresno, California, were charged with computer fraud and unauthorized access to tax return information on Monday for allegedly peeking at taxpayers' files for their own purposes. "The IRS has a method for looking for unauthorized access, and it keeps audit trails, and occasionally it will pump out information about who's done what," says assistant U.S. attorney Mark McKoen. The number of such incidents is apparently on the rise, or the IRS is getting better at sniffing out the perpetrators as there were 430 known cases in 1998, and 521 last year. In these recent charges 13 taxpayers were compromised with each worker allegedly peeking at one to four tax returns, the incidents are from 2005 through 2007. Wired's Threat Level blog suggests "The age of some of the incidents suggests the Inspector General's office is breaking out new algorithms to find anomalies in audit trails going back years."


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Friends of Halesworth County Library
Our aims
- To promote Halesworth Library as a vital part of the community
- To raise funds to develop the range of services at Halesworth Library
- To contribute to the development of the library service across Suffolk
The Trustees
- Chair and acting events co-ordinator: Alison Britton
- Vice chair: Sheila Freeman
- Treasurer: David Borer
- Minutes secretary: Evelyn Lindqvist
- Trustee: Nigel Frostick
- Trustee: Natalie Lloyd-Evans
- Trustee (ex officio): Julie Gulliver (library manager)
- Trustee: Yvonne Sandison
- Trustee: Irene Thomas
Contact us
Get involved with the Friends
Are you passionate about our library services? Would you like to feel more involved in what happens within Halesworth Library, supporting it in the face of gradually reducing central funding? If so, we are always looking for new Friends.
Maybe you already support us as a library user. As a Friend you could do more, and your involvement can be as little or as much as you like. By simply signing up as a Friend, you become an advocate for the library and part of a visible group of supporters.
You can also become more involved and have a bigger say in how the library is supported by the Friends group. You can contribute your own ideas to help shape the library for the future.
If you'd like to join us, please complete the membership application form below, or pick up a paper copy in the library.
Membership is free, but we appreciate donations. You can make an electronic payment to 40-23-04 81263528 quoting 'donation' as the reference, use the form below, or simply pop into the library with cash or a cheque.
Hard copies of all the forms should be returned to: Halesworth Library, Bridge Street, Halesworth, IP19 8AD.
- Membership form (.docx)
- Junior membership form (for under-16s) (.docx)
- Donation and Gift Aid form (.docx)
- Standing order form (.docx)
- Standing order form - 100 club (.docx) (contact Halesworth Library for more information)
How you can become an active member
Once you're a member, you can help in a variety of ways:
- One-off actions:
- Recruiting more Friends to the group - if everyone recruited one new member, we could double in size from 500 to 1,000!
- Signing up to the 100 Club for £1 a month
- Making cash donations of any size (don't forget to add Gift Aid!).
- Occasional actions:
- Donating items to our regular sales, raffles and annual Antiques Street Market stall
- Approaching local businesses for raffle prizes
- Buying and selling raffle tickets
- Attending and helping out at our events. Why not tell or bring a friend?
- Helping out at our stalls and sales
- Taking photos at our events and sharing them
- Directing others to the information on the Halesworth Library webpage or Halesworth Library Facebook page.
- Regular actions:
- Making/baking refreshments for events
- Designing posters and writing copy
- Distributing posters to village hall/pub/local noticeboards
- Suggesting/approaching local newsletters, magazines and websites where we could advertise our information
- Coming up with ideas and planning events as part of our Events Group
- Offering lessons, or organising groups and activities relating to your skills/interests
- Helping us with our admin
- Keeping the Friends' noticeboard up to date
- Becoming a trustee.
The story so far
The Friends of Halesworth County Library was established in 2013 and registered with the Charity Commission that September as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Registered Charity Number 1153765). This is a community group to support the library and raises funds for further development. We now have over 500 members.
The Friends is an 'open' organisation where all members are encouraged to bring forward ideas or suggestions for improving the effectiveness of the group and its contribution to the library and the community. The group's aim is to support the manager, staff and volunteers of the library in their delivery of a comprehensive library system.
As well as our members we have a group of Trustees of the Friends who meet with the library manager every six weeks. Their role is to give support and advice on meeting the expenses involved in making improvements to the library and in purchasing new equipment for the use of library members.
In co-operation with library staff, the Friends organise two kinds of events:
- Fundraisers for the 'extras' which help to make the library a welcoming community resource as well as a place to find books and information
- A range of free and low-cost activities for the local community designed to entertain and educate, or just for fun and companionship. Some combine all four of these aims!
Friends' support has helped great things to happen for the library:
- Our biggest project, completed in July 2017, was the refurbishment of the Junior Library. The Friends paid for around 75% of this.
- We purchased wheeled shelving for the book stock to replace some of the downstairs shelving. Now the downstairs area can be cleared for special events.
- We paid for the library to be redecorated. We had new carpeting laid throughout and bought blinds for the mezzanine. These reduce sunlight during presentations, make the area cosier during the winter, provide an element of privacy and reduce noise.
Much of the above works would not have happened without the support of the Friends and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all Friends AND supporters for their contributions.
Achievements and successes
Below is just a sample of the things we have achieved since we were established in 2013.
- Regular sales in the library, including a book sale and annual Christmas and Easter sales with very successful raffles
- An annual plant sale in front of the library with support from the Halesworth Millennium Green Trust
- An stall at the Halesworth Antiques Street Market annually since 2014
- An established 100 Club
- Weekly laptop and iPad one-to-one support sessions with all proceeds benefitting the library
- Secured funding from Holton Parish Council, Blyford and Sotherton Parish Council and annually from Halesworth Town Council.
- Mobile wheeled shelving, enabling the library to host a wider range of events.
- Full redecoration, new carpeting and blinds
- We were the first Suffolk library to purchase iPads for loan
- Installation of Wi-Fi in the library
- Small enhancements such as a gazebo for external events, banners and Christmas decorations
- Furniture and fittings that have enhanced the library's appearance, including book display items, new chairs for the library counter, and a door decal suggesting some of the purposes of a library, which has been very popular
- A shed to store chairs and sale stock
- Chairs, tables, tablecloths, tea towels and china for events.
- A wonderful children's event with former Children's Laureate Chris Riddell in 2015
- Exciting science activities with Kinetic Adventure in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018
- A celebration of the 20th anniversary of the library's relocation to Bridge Street in 2016, featuring magic shows for children and adults
- Popular quiz nights each spring and autumn
- Monthly afternoon board games from September to July (started in 2015)
- Half-term and holiday activities for school-age children, including Christmas celebrations
- Two visits from the Sutton Hoo Roadshow in late 2018
- Plays from visiting groups including QuirkHouse and Spinning Wheel theatre companies and an in-house murder mystery
- A Sunday morning group providing conversation and refreshments to those who are lonely and/or bored on Sundays
- Friends-only social events.
Ongoing plans
During 2017 we organised a successful drive to encourage more people to become Friends. We will continue to hold a regular stall to promote our work.
The refurbishment of the children's library in 2017 provided great facilities for our younger customers.
In 2019 we have already reorganised the library to make it more welcoming, and made the space more flexible to accommodate our increasing number of activities. We have also been working on:
- Improving the office and kitchen areas to make them more usable for staff and volunteers
- Giving our lovely little garden a makeover, including creating space for library users to sit outside
- Providing facilities and activities to help young adults get more out of the library
- Helping elderly library members get to the library. We hope to find sources of funding to allow us to provide transport.
- Minutes - 10 December 2019 (PDF)
- Minutes - 29 October 2019 (PDF)
- Minutes - 17 September 2019 (PDF)
- Minutes - 6 August 2019 (PDF)
- Minutes - 25 June 2019 (PDF)
- Minutes - 21 May 2019 (PDF)
- Minutes - 16 April 2019 (PDF)
- Minutes - 5 March 2019 (PDF)
- Minutes - 22 January 2019 (PDF)
- Minutes - 11 December 2018 (PDF)
- Minutes - 30 October 2018 (PDF)
- Minutes - 18 September 2018 (PDF)
- Minutes - 7 August 2018 (PDF)
- Minutes - 19 June 2018 (PDF)
- Minutes - 8 May 2018 (PDF)
- Minutes - 10 April 2018 (PDF)
- Minutes - 27 February 2018 (PDF)
- Minutes - 9 January 2018 (PDF)
- Minutes - 14 November 2017 (PDF)
- Minutes - 3 October 2017 (PDF)
- Minutes - 29 August 2017 (PDF)
- Minutes - 22 August 2017 (PDF)
- Minutes - 11 July 2017 (PDF)
- Minutes - 31 May 2017 (PDF)
- Minutes - 9 May 2017 (PDF)
- Minutes - 8 March 2017 (PDF)
Annual reports
- Annual report - 2018-19 (PDF)
- Annual report - 2017-18 (PDF)


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Shakespeare Society present 'Tragedy of Coriolanus' - eve show
This production is a chaotic and electric reworking of Shakespeare's 'Tragedy of Coriolanus'. Utlising a mixture of physical movement and minimalism, our production focus is an intimate and intense adaptaion of Shakespeare's play.
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The house is set in 5 acres of beautifully maintained gardens. Doors from the house open onto a large terrace with outdoor seating for all and fantastic views southwards over the Vale. The gardens feature a large ornamental pond, croquet lawn, a tennis court, orchard, vineyard, small lake with rowing boat and its own island, 5-aside football area and woodland area. A wealth of outdoor games are provided including table tennis, croquet, badminton, football, boules, cricket and rounders.
Downstairs Description
A spacious well equipped kitchen is at the heart of the house and opens into the breakfast room with original slate floor and huge inglenook fireplace. The elegant oak panelled drawing room has plenty of comfy chairs and sofas for all, an integrated sound system, TV and another open fire (all firewood supplied). The more formal Dining Room seats up to 24 guests round one table and is ideal for celebratory meals. A Games Room with pool table and the Morning Room with french doors opening onto the terrace, complete the setting.
First Floor Description
There are 7 large bedrooms, all doubles or twins, and 6 bathrooms on the first floor. Beds are made up with crisp white cotton linen and the bathrooms feature baths with full height showers, basins & loos. White Company toiletries are provided.
Second Floor and Above Description
3 further bedrooms and 3 more bathrooms are on the second floor
Window Views Description
The original stone mullion windows offer fabulous views over the Blackmore Vale - rolling Dorset countryside as far as the eye can see.
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RHL0123 Townhouse Inner Unit
₱ 29,500,000+New Manila
For Sale
Distinguishing a magnificent modern inspired 15 units solar-powered home that reflects the merging of inspiration and architecture. Having a community pool inside this gated community is a rare find for a 20M category worth of investment. An upcoming sports and commercial shopping complex will be built soon the surrounding areas increasing property values making this a solid investment in the future.
- 4 Beds
- 2 Garage
- 1 Maid
- 105SQM. Lot Area
- 300SQM. Floor Area
- Project Details
- Features
- Nearest Establishments
- Payment Terms
Project Details
Turnover: Ready For Occupancy
Finish: Semi Furnish
Home Features
- Maids Room
- Solar Power
- Garden
- With E-Home
- 24/7 Security
- Pet Friendly
- Balcony
- Walk in closet
- Electric Fence
Neighborhood Features
- Swimming Pool
Nearest Establishments
- St. Lukes Hospital
- Cardinal Santos Medical Center
- P. Tuazon
- N. Domingo
- Santolan
- Immaculate Conception Academy
- Xavier School
- La Salle Greenhills
- Saint Jude Catholic School
- Robinsons Magnolia
- Greenhills Shopping Center
Payment Terms
- 30% Spot Downpayment 70% Balance Cash
20% Spot Downpayment 80% Balance Bank Financing
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The world of local computer storage was shaken upon the introduction of the solid state drive. While the world has been tethered to the hard disk drives of old, this new form of storage is significantly faster. With this more recently popularized storage option widely available there are a few questions to ask: How does it work? Are there benefits to using an HDD instead? Why doesn't every computer now have an SSD? Here at JMR we have the answers, read on!
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The largest city in the province of the Riau Islands, Batam's administration covers the 3 main islands of Batam, Rempang and Galang that are collectively called "Barelang" (plus a few other little islands bobbing in the ocean). The city of Batam is an urban core with an industrial zone and bridges connect it to both Rempang and Galang Islands. An industrial boomtown with a growing transport hub and a part of the free-trade zone in the Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore Growth Triangle, it sits 20km off Singapore's south coast. A bustling hub, its' population is around the 1,164,352 mark and it is the closest part of Indonesia to Singapore. Inhabited by Malays since 231AD, Batam is awash in bays, islets and peninsulas with a tropical climate that will keep you sweating. Coworking venues have opened up in Batam to cater to its' intrepid souls who have no desire to swap their home ground for the big city of Singapore.
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This Saturday,however, was also the day that I had to return the first library book that I've taken out in over a decade(last month, I got a New York Public Library card and enjoyed reading Curtis Settenfeld's Eligible). So, this became a super sized book haul for me and I pretty much made out like a bandit, as they say. To share my joy with you all, let us begin by looking at the books that I picked up at the rummage sale:
The title refers to a member of the Russian royal family, Prince Myshkin, a naive and trusting soul who others find to be a complete fool. His journey through society reveals a lot about the people around him as well as himself. I have to say that the cover art caught my eye(it's a 1968 edition,which accounts for the psychedelic design) and hopefully, this particular translation by Henry and Olga Carlisle is as engaging as well.
Yet, Raskolnikov finds himself conflicted once the deed is done. Once he is caught, plenty of moral arguments are made regarding the nature of murder but salvation for his sins becomes the ultimate goal. I was in my teens when I read this book(and The Brothers Karamazov as well), so rereading it now should be interesting, to say the least:
MEETING WITH THE MARGARETS: The recent passing of renowned sci-fi author Sheri S. Tepper makes me regret not having read her work sooner. When I spotted a copy of one of her last books, The Margarets, on the sales table, it felt like an opportunity that I shouldn't miss.
The story is set in a distant future, where young Margaret Bain learns to survive the harshness of her life at a Martian work colony by dividing herself into seven different personas, each of whom go off in different directions on other worlds.
Bringing these diverse yet connected selves back together is the key to saving humanity from those out there who feel justified in keeping this particular species under their control. The book does sound promising and I'll give it a fair shot. My interest in science fiction is on and off there but having a female lead with secrets to discover(several, in this case) is a good way to get me involved:
Wormwood's first assignment is to tempt a man called "The Patient" into damning his soul, a task that proves difficult to say the least. The humor of this book has gained it fans such as John Cleese, who narrated an audio book version and the late David Foster Wallace who ranked as one of his Top Ten favorite books.
I happen to be a fan of the TV series Lucifer and this book sounds the perfect group read for most of the characters on that show,especially Mother Morningstar, who is still getting use to living among mortals and so not loving it:
Wollstonecraft died while Mary was still a baby, yet the child grew up in the shadow of her mother's reputation and made certain choices in her life that echoed her lost parent's. Both had to get married to leave oppressive homes and both were criticized for the company that they kept, not to mention their writing.
Learning more about these literary icons will be great, particularly since I've always liked Shelley's Frankenstein. Getting a more in depth look into the birth of that book ought to be a real eye opener there:
And now for the library:
From what I have heard, the plot is strongly focused on a friendship between Harry's youngest son Albus and Scorpius, Draco Malfoy's one and only offspring. The boys meet at Hogwarts,of course, and a Time Turner falls into their hands which inspires them to change a certain moment in Harry's history that has more far reaching impact than they expected.
I have heard various reports on the quality of this play to puzzle me exceedingly, with the best reviews merely giving this extension of the Potterverse an "it's alright" rating. I like the concept of Harry and Draco's kids being friends yet I know full well that this story was written by two other people(with J.K. Rowling's approval) than the original author.
Since the new Potterverse movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them , is arriving in theaters this upcoming weekend, this is my way of getting back into this world and hopefully will be just as fun as this film looks to be:
THE ICE CREAM QUEEN OF ORCHARD STREET: Author Susan Jane Gilman is best known for her nonfiction work yet this debut novel was inspired by legendary ice cream seller Tom Carvel.
Her leading lady is Malka, who was abandoned by her parents as a child after an accident involving a horse driven cart leaves her right leg permanently altered. Taken in by the Dinellos, the family of Italian ice makers that caused her injury, she changes her name to Lillian and learns all she can about their sweet treat business.
When she grows up, Lillian wants to take part in the Dinellos' new ice cream parlor but she is quickly shut out. Out of sprite, she starts up a rival company and becomes the seemingly sweet faced ruler of her own edible empire. This book has a snappy flavor that I know will make it a truly tasty read:
many great reviews of Alexander Chee's latest novel, so much so that I had to put it on hold. Lucky for me, it was available just in time as I was returning Eligible.
The story is set in the opera world of Paris in 1822, as top ranked singer Lillet Berne is about to star in a show written with her in mind. Trouble is, the plot of the opera is a rather thinly veiled retelling of her past, which is filled with various secrets and lies.
Lillet knows of at least four people who have such knowledge and might be willing to embarrass her in public like this. While figuring out who spilled the beans, she goes over her memories of those rough and tumble times to see if there's a chance that this could be a blessing instead of a curse. Granted, my knowledge of opera is limited at best but the rags to riches tale of a musical diva is the little black dress of storytelling-it never goes out of style:
Well, my reading cup is definitely overflowing here. I do have other bookish plans, including my TBR for the upcoming Christmas Spirit readathon from Seasons of Reading later this month and that one has a Jane Austen theme, so stay tuned for that!
In the meantime, I hope that things go well tomorrow in regards to the election. I have been keeping this blog a neutral zone in that department yet I will say that we all need to come together in a positive way once this whole thing is over and done with. It's in all of our best interests to find and share our mutual joys and strengths as we move forward.
My best advice for that night is to take a break from the election coverage and watch a nice movie with your friends and family. I plan to enjoy Star Trek Beyond during those prime time hours and I did find a few good films at the rummage sale such as The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. It's a two disc special edition and a wonderful take on this classic book that should be suitable as we all turn this particular corner together:


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***WATCH THE VIDEO TOUR*** A delightful end of terrace 3 bedroom period property situated within a short walking distance of the centre of Faringdon.
A delightful end of terrace 3 storey period property which having been extended, provides a good mix of living and bedroom space, located a short walk from the centre of Faringdon.
Approached across a communal parking area, the front door leads into a small lobby area which then opens into the sitting room which has an open fireplace. Beyond is the dining room which is partially open plan through to a rear extension that houses the modern kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a range of wall and floor mounted units a double oven and induction hob and plumbing for a dishwasher. There are double doors from the kitchen out to the courtyard garden and a side door giving access to a communal path. A utility room/cloakroom with plumbing for a washing machine completes the ground floor. Stairs from the sitting room lead to the first floor where there is a spacious master bedroom to the front of the house with fitted wardrobes and a spacious family bathroom to the rear. Stairs from the landing lead to the second floor where there is a fitted cupboard, a large double bedroom to the rear and a smaller bedroom to the front.
To the rear is a private courtyard garden with established planting, space for a bistro table and chairs and a useful timber storage shed.
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Month: October 2009 (page 1 of 3)
Yesterday Aidan and I took advantage of one of the free days at Brookfield Zoo. It was a great time to go–the weather was fairly warm for the end of October, there were no crowds, and we got to see the Dinosaurs Alive exhibit in its final days. We hadn't been there since last November so it was fun to explore all the exhibits and the animal houses. Aidan was slightly disappointed when the giraffes and hippos weren't out and the pachyderm house was closed, but we saw tons of other animals, including alligators, wombats, kangaroos, apes and monkeys (and yes there is a difference), macaws, bats, penguins, etc. And traveling back in time millions of years ago to see life-size dinosaurs was pretty cool too! Here's some pictures of our field trip.
Well, today I took Aidan to the dentist for a regular check-up and cleaning. Overall it was a good check-up — no cavities, five loose teeth, one new molar, and everything looked healthy. However, the moment when I said we didn't want x-rays I was then informed by our dentist that if we decide not to get x-rays at the next cleaning we will no longer be accepted as patients at that office. Seriously? Seriously! I was flabbergasted. Now I should say that our dentist was not entirely obtrusive or overly rude, but there were several comments that made me feel as if I was being bullied and coerced into something. It's not that I don't think x-rays are never needed, and I'm sure at some point we will get x-rays, but at this time we chose not to and I think we should have this right. One thing I do know is that when it is time for our next cleaning (or for that matter when we do decide to get x-rays) we will be doing so with a different dentist–one who respects our decisions.