Visualised desktops provide an interesting technology to allow remote support be provided to schools. This technology has matured in recent years and also network connectivity in schools have advanced to make this an architecture we should give serious consideration to. However, we would need to run a number of smaller pilots before taking a definite decision to roll out any solution country wide.
Governments love to announce major capital investments, however without adequate current spending budget it is often not possible to make fully effective use of the equipment purchased with the capital investment. Some schools are luck to have one or more enthusiastic teachers who maintain the ICT infrastructure as a hobby project. However, not all schools are so lucky and hence schools need a budget to pay professional support because otherwise there is a significant chance that some of the expensive new ICT infrastructure will not be fully utilised.
For historical reasons Irish schools tend to be independently run by autonomous boards of management (often associated with a religious body). While everyone recognises that schools will not get best value if each school acquires their ICT support services independently, the schools are reluctant to compromise on their independence by allowing the Department to centrally manage their ICT assets.
However, the vocational education committeess (VECs) in each county do control a significant number of schools and in a number of cases they are doing a great job of providing central ICT support services for all of the schools under their control. In some cases other schools in the area are contracting with their local VEC to provide them with ICT support. I believe that this is a model we should encourage because it is a good middle ground between central control by the department and each school going it completely alone.
Taking account of the needs of the particular ICT requirements of schools and the requirements of the Department, examine the current custom and practice for procurement by schools and suggest any improvements which better meets the needs of schools and also addresses the requirements of public procurement.
Consider the views of industry in relation to their responses to tenders - any difficulties encountered and industry's perspectives on meeting the requirements of public sector tendering for ICT equipment.
Recommend a list of requirements for schools relating to technical support and maintenance which could be included in Requests for Tender /Frameworks issued by schools, the Department or the NCTE.
Consider proposals to simplify the technical support and ongoing maintenance requirements of schools.
Examine the feasibility of a centralised technical support solution.
Consider and recommend how to achieve a more effective and uniform range of equipment across the school system which meets teaching and learning needs.
Consider the suitability of standardisation in equipment specification and the appropriateness of pre-configured specifications and warranties in hardware and software purchasing for schools.
Provide advice and recommendations to the NCTE on the feasibility of thin/virtualised client, cloud computing desktop virtualisation.
Consider ways in which schools can, from an equipment management in schools perspective, allow and facilitate students to utilise their own digital devices.
Develop guidelines on the use of open source technology for schools.
Explore and recommend ways in which the ICT industry can support ICT integration and innovation at school level through for example assistance and sponsorship to initiatives such as the Digital Schools Award.
Hello, Brian, it is an interesting experience , do you think there are many Irish schools place their servers in the cloud, like this virtual data room software?


The North American Securities Administrators Association has released their list of the top 10 financial products and practices "that threaten to trap unwary investors." This list was complied by the association's securities regulators in their Enforcement Section. NASAA was organized in 1919 and is described as the oldest international organization devoted to investor protection.
The 2012 JOBS Act features prominently in much of the descriptions as concern over the deregulation of the financial markets could invite in more unscrupulous operators and promoters to dupe unwary individuals into investing in risky, illiquid assets.
In the U.S., NASAA acts as the voice of state securities agencies responsible for investor protection and efficient capital formation and their mission is seen as protecting investors who purchase securities or obtain investment advice.
The concern is that relaxed rules and registration exemptions proposed under the Jobs Act to promote raising capital with Crowdfunding and other Internet solicitation platforms will encourage more investment into projects where the risks are not clearly outlined, or worse, where there is material misrepresentation of the safety of the investment to unwary investors.
"Many states are reporting a recent increase in active investigations or recent enforcement actions involving Internet fraud and JOBS Act-triggered activity is likely to elongate that trend."
The next item was Inappropriate Advice or Practices from Investment Advisers and that should be of interest to the many "EB-5 Consultants" who offer to expedite the process of raising capital for their Center clients by putting up websites and hosting seminars offering advice in return for receiving success based compensation and "finders" fees. These unregistered brokers freely give investment advice in return for compensation from the Centers which they represent.
While this activity is illegal it is common practice in the industry due to the lack of enforcement action by regulators, but that could change due to the increased scrutiny being given to the industry and practices by those that the Regional Centers employ to raise capital for them.
Against regulated, registered firms actions by state agencies have doubled focusing both on compliance and advice being given.
"Investors must beware of promoters who falsely claim that an investment in their venture is safer or guaranteed due to an influx of foreign cash. Unscrupulous promoters may seek to prop up the plausibility of their scheme by highlighting a connection with a federal jobs program."
They continue by reminding the reader that "all investments with an EB-5 component are subject to traditional securities laws," something that is overlooked by many in the industry, in particular immigration attorneys who continue to give investment advice to their clients on which EB-5 project to select based on subjective criteria in return for compensation and lucrative contracts for legal work.
Many EB-5 Regional Centers and project developers continue to rely on U.S. immigration attorneys to promote projects to their clients and are given success based fees and other forms of compensation in return but these unregistered promoters may find little protection afforded to them in the event of regulatory action or investor litigation should their actions and recommendations cause loss or harm to their immigrant clients, and will most likely find little protection in the dislaimers they produce.
"Investors considering any enterprise with an EB-5 or IIP feature should make sure to obtain full information on every component of the venture, including all funding sources and the background of all promoters."
The report noted that real estate fraud ranked as the third most common product leading to investigation and enforcement actions. It mentions that even with legitimate real estate investments, there are substantial risks involved and with non-legitimate scam artists the risks rise even more dramatically.
"While legitimate real estate investments can be an important component of a diversified portfolio, investors should be aware that schemes related to buying, renovating, flipping or pooling distressed properties also are popular with con artists."
Reg. D offerings used to be the exemption of choice by EB-5 Regional Centers until they realized that if they filed the accompanying Form D they would be required to disclose payments made to unregistered agents and then most switched to the less clear guidelines afforded to them under the S exemption.
"In the most recent survey of state securities regulators, fraudulent private placement offerings were ranked as the most common product or scheme leading to investigations and enforcement actions."
The report goes on to say that companies use the Reg. D offerings to raise capital for legitimate purposes, these investments are highly illiquid, lack transparency, have little regulatory oversight and not suitable for many individual investors. The concern is with the removal of the 502(c) ban on general solicitation, more abuse of the lax regulatory environment will result in greater losses by investors.


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EARLY EFFING TEASER ART AND DON MANCINI INTERVIEW FOR 'CURSE OF CHUCKY'
Posted: 7 November, 2012 at 16:11 PM GMT
Author: Steven Davies
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Within a newly uncovered Don Mancini interview it looks like we've caught our first glimpse at some early teaser artwork from his newest 'Child's Play' sequel 'Curse of Chucky'! It's not much to go on at this stage but it does contain the suitably apt tagline "Be afraid. Be effing afraid." In a follow-up that we hope will be brimming with stunning expletives from the plastic one Mancini discusses the project as well as the creation of the notoriously unhuggable Chucky himself. The sequel stars Brad Dourif (as the voice of Chucky) and Fiona Dourif (yes, Brad's daughter) as well as A Martinez ('General Hospital'), Danielle Bisutti ('CSI: Miami') and Brennan Elliott ('Flight 93'). Check out the full interview with The Yo Show below as well as a low-res peek at the teaser art.
"Nica (Fiona Dourif) is grieving over the gruesome suicide of her mother when her domineering older sister Barb (Danielle Bisutti) arrives with her young family in tow to help settle their mother's affairs. As the sisters butt heads over Nica's plans for the future, Barb's young daughter comforts herself with a grinning, red-haired talking doll named Chucky (voiced again by Brad Dourif) that recently arrived mysteriously in the mail. But as a string of brutal murders begins to terrorize the household, Nica suspects the doll may hold the key to the bloodshed. What she doesn't know is that Chucky has a personal score to settle. He's determined to finish a job he started more than 20 years earlier, and this time he's going to see it through to the bloody and shocking end."
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With technological advancements, Automobiles are becoming smarter day by day. The most impressive piece of electronics inside the automobile which tells a lot about the technological strength of the OEM is the Infotainment system. It is also termed as the "Car Radio" as Infotainment systems came into existence as a mere radio unit. It has now transformed into a technological invention inside the Automobile which connects the car to the external world. It is also the gateway to connect other THINGS in terms of the "Internet of Things". We at SKILLFINITY have nurtured the technical strength to develop such a technological master piece – The Infotainment System!


As our dogs age we need to do what we can to assure they are comfortable and happy. That may mean we need to make changes in their diet, their exercise schedule and their interactions with children and even energetic, younger dogs or puppies.
Our senior dogs certainly don't wake up one day and decide to bite someone. They may bite because they're in pain, they're disoriented (dementia is something our senior pets struggle with) or they simply haven't got the patience to deal with interactions or people that they once did. It's understandable, but it can be scary for you, for the person whose gotten bitten and for your dog.
Dogs reach their golden years when they are seven-years-old, according to many veterinarians. Small breed dogs live longer and large or giant breeds have shorter lifespans, but the average age to be considered a senior is seven.
What are some signs that your dog is aging?
He is slowing down. Long walks aren't as enjoyable for him as they once were.
She struggles to get out of bed or off the floor. She's just moving slower and dealing with arthritic bones.
He will have a short temper and may snap or growl at a family member or a stranger. A scared, tired or achy dog is more likely to bite. To protect yourself, call us for a dog bite insurance quote. This low-cost dog bite policy will provide liability coverage if your normally mild-mannered dog suddenly bites someone.
He can't hear or see as well.
They're suffering from health issues including: arthritis, dementia, kidney disease and others.
She may be incontinent and is having accidents in the house.
What can you do to make your senior dog's life healthy and happy?
Schedule veterinarian visits every six months. As your pet ages, she may need more frequent vet visits to for wellness visits and to assure there is no worsening of a health condition.
If your dog can't easily get into the car or jump on the bed or furniture, invest in a ramp to make it easier.
Take her out more often so there are no accidents in the house. Put down puppy pads for those times when you're not home to take her out.
Invest in a high quality bed. This will alleviate any stress on your senior's bones and joints and help him get a better night's sleep.
Ask your veterinarian for recommendations on a high quality pet food for your aging pet.
Remove, or don't get in situations, in which your senior dog may be frightened or agitated enough that he will bite. Consider how you feel when you're tired and achy and you can see how a senior dog simply won't have the wherewithal to keep his anger to himself.
Give your senior dog a lot of additional love and belly rubs and make certain you're patient with him. It is heartbreaking that our dogs have such short lives compared to ours, but they look up to us to care for them until the very end.


"Thank god I'm wearing sneakers".
We had made an impromptu visit to the Sydney Fresh Food Market in Flemington, and I was grateful for my enclosed sturdy shoes as I picked my way through mangled boxes and mountains of discarded pineapple tops. Even more ominous was the thought of getting my toes run over by the jostle of trolleys and absent-minded veggie-pushers up ahead.
At first glance, Flemington markets are about as far away from the Good Living Growers Markets as you can get. There are no pampered poodles, wicker baskets or arm-in-arm couples sipping decaf lattes. There is no warming sunshine, glint of water or the melodic soothing strumming of a bespectacled Spanish guitarist.
Instead this cavernous high-ceilinged giant warehouse is lit with industrial-looking spotlights, set in amongst a geometric hypnosis of steel beams in forest green. There are people everywhere, pushing enormous shopping trolleys, haggling with sellers, and someone will almost always choose to suddenly halt mid-step in your path.
Then there is the noise. Spruiking, yelling, shouting, imploring. "Cheeeeapa, cheeeeeapa" is the mating call. Men scale wooden palate towers and demand the attention of the crowds. Hands reach out to squeeze, grapple and grab a bargain. Amidst the crowds a beeping Bobcat creeps forward slowly.
It's exciting, entertaining and so much fun.
During the week the Flemington food markets are open to restaurants and traders. On Saturday it's a public free-for-all. Fruit, vegetables and seafood can be bought by the kilo, but even better bargains can be had by the box. And come midday Saturday, as the trading week comes to an end, the prices drop even further.
Our biggest bargain of the day? Three beautiful unblemished Jap pumpkins for one dollar. Yup. One measly buck.
And as I snapped away at random produce, I was accosted a number of times by affronted upset vendors. "Hey you, why are you taking a photo of that? . . . You should be taking a photo of me!"
I never met such a happy jolly bunch.
There is also a Paddy's Organic Market on Fridays only at Paddy's Market, Flemington.
Next to general merchandise at Door 3, southern side.
Nice photos! What camera do you use?
Yeh the Flemington Markets are great but I get a little stressed trying to find parking and there's just trolleys everywhere!
The flower Markets early in the morning are great too!
That's brilliant! I've never been but will definitely try it out now (and I had no idea there were organic markets, wow!). I love the box of zucchini flowers!
wow, I didn't even see the spices.
Hi atalanta - Thanks. These were taken with a Nikon D70s, a new toy I'm still clunkily playing with.
Hi Pickles - I have a friend who's keen to check out the flower markets but I am sooo not a morning person. I should try and make it one day though.
Hi Julia - Yeah I'd love to check out the organic markets one day too. The zucchini flowers looked great.
The egg guys were the best!
wow! what a gorgeous site you have here! Just discovered it after a link from Mary and i'm hooked!
the ppl look oh so happy! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Shinyruby - Thanks. And I'm glad you enjoyed the pics. The markets are fun, and yes, it can be loud and crazy but the people are happy and friendly too!


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Interestingly, surrendering to the nostalgia of the good old 90s days, fans have filed a user petition, gathering votes to bring Clippy back.
San Francisco: Microsoft has confirmed that its old Office assistant Clippy, the animated paper clip character, is not making a comeback, at least not anytime soon. Born in Office 97, Clippy offered hints, helps and shortcuts to Microsoft Office users.
Earlier this week, rumours of Clippy's return sparked after it made a one-day appearance as an animated pack of stickers for Microsoft Teams which were released on the Office Developer GitHub page, Engadget reported on Friday.
However, the company has dismissed the possibility of Clippy's comeback.
"Clippy has been trying to get his job back since 2001, and his brief appearance on GitHub was another attempt," The Verge quoted a Microsoft spokesperson as saying on Friday.
"While we appreciate the effort, we have no plans to bring Clippy to Teams."
"A source familiar with the situation at Microsoft tells that the 'brand police' inside the company weren't happy that Clippy had appeared in Microsoft Teams and immediately ordered the brutal firing of the anthropomorphic paperclip," the report said.


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»1495 Sports»Edgardo Alfonzo and Citi makes fans day with special autograph session
Edgardo Alfonzo and Citi makes fans day with special autograph session
Posted by Stacy Podelski on May 10, 2012 in 1495 Sports, Events in New York City, Events to Check Out, MLB, New York Mets, New York Sports
Edgardo Alfonzo and Citi makes fans day with special autograph session Photo by: Stacy Podelski
New York Mets-great Edgardo Alfonzo was on hand at the Avenue of Americas Citibank branch to make fans day and sign autographs, on a beautiful day in Manhattan. Alfonzo took time prior to the autograph session to chat with the Examiner.com and 1495 Sports sites on what he has been up to and his thoughts on the 2012 edition of the team.
On being at the event Alfonzo had this to say:
"I came here to meet with my fans (the Mets fans) who watched me play here I think it is a great opportunity to interact with them and to be able to tell them what I am doing now, sign a few autographs." The infielder continued by saying, "The people of New York have been great to me when I played here and I always thought it was important to pay them back for their loyalty and support."
When asked what he is doing now the former All-Star had this to say:
"I am still playing-I am playing winter ball I played in Venezuela and it was pretty good we had a good time we won the whole thing, we went to the World Series (Caribbean and Dominican) right now I am still in training and we will see what happens."
Thoughts on the team:
"The team is doing pretty good so far I think it is going to be really interesting, I am very happy for them and I appreciate the people who come out to support the team."
Who he has watched that has impressed him:
"Murphy is pretty good, Duda is going to be a guy to watch for, and Tejada has been great. Wright everyone knows what he can do and I have also been impressed with Thole who is a guy that I think will be a very good hitter. So far I think the team has great chemistry and I think everyone on the team is going to have a great future." Alfonzo continued to say, "Hopefully they can keep it together and continue to play the way they have been lately."
What it mean for him to play in NY and have success:
"My experience here was great here is where I learned to play baseball the fans were really a big part of my career they let you know when you can be doing better. New York has been a big part of my life, I enjoyed my time here they (New York fans) have given everything to me right now."
How special is it to have a place in the 50 years of Mets history and to have a bobble head doll:
"It is really special, when they told me I was going to have my own bobble head I didn't believe it," Alfonzo said. "I was surprised to be a part of this organization and to have people really recognize you and remember what you did for them it is something and I really appreciate it."
The Great had this to say on his relationship with the team:
"I think it is big for me and my family to have the opportunity to stay connected with the Mets as an organization and to be able to come out to Citi Field and watch the games. I always enjoy paying back the fans and to the Mets organization for everything that they have done for me."
Keys to successful career in New York:
"I always tell the younger guys about how New York can treat you the right way when you play the game hard –if you play well they are going to love you, but if you are playing bad they will let you know how to play better I always tell the guys to be cool when dealing with all of the pressure of playing in NY, be nice to everyone."
Message for the fans:
"I hope the fans come out to the Stadium tonight to watch the Mets play, and I wanted to let everyone know how much I appreciate the great support they gave not only to me but to the Mets."
Written on April 10, 2012 seen originally on the Examiner.com site below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/edgardo-alfonzo-and-citi-makes-fans-day-with-special-autograph-session
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Unione Militare, Rome—Studio Fuksas
James Rippon 05 March, 2015 10:16
Created: 05 March, 2015
Cities across Europe, and indeed the across the globe, have an ever changing architectural landscape which includes century-old historical buildings coming together with modern, forward-thinking structures to create a skyline with a harmonious mix of old and new. Not only are historical buildings being restored to their former glory, but some are also being given a modern twist of their own. One such example is this 19th century building in the centre of historic Rome, not far from the famed Spanish Steps. The ex-government building Union Militare has been given a modern twist by architect Massimiliano Fuksas, which began in 2008, and was completed 5 years later in 2013.
The façade
From street level, there are no real clues or any sort of giveaway as to the complexity of the new roof terrace and refurbished interior. The exterior façade has been restored with its original look in mind, reconnecting it to the other buildings in this historical part of Rome.
The Lantern
However, the roof of the Unione Militare paints a very different picture. Here, The Lantern , which is the new name given to the roof structure of the building, adds a contemporary architectural element with a whole new form. The structure of glass and steel opens a dialogue with the roofs and domes of the city. The San Carlo al Corso , one of Rome's famous basilica churches is only a few steps away, and can be seen here in the background. The contrast of rich history and modern architecture breathes new life into the centre of one of the world's most ancient cities.
Entering the new addition, the visual impact made by the shadows cast by the sun and the patterned roof is truly amazing, and is sure to excite any fan of modern architecture. The Lantern has a height of nearly 8 metres, and offers visitors a unique vantage point of central Rome and its famous churches and other buildings.
Internally, part of the flooring over 4 storeys has been removed to allow for this undeniably stunning internal skeleton of glass and steel to be installed, which is completely invisible from the outside. Running from the top of the existing building to the ground floor, all levels are now seamlessly connected.
The building has a massive area of over 6100 square metres across four levels, and has been brought well and truly into the 21st century, with a clean and modern interior, with elements of the glass and steel skeleton never too far from sight.
Splashes of bright colour have been added, with each flooring owning its own eye-popping tone. Subtle uses of curved lines and rounded corners subconsciously lead visitors around the building, across the different levels and past different colours.
The furnishings
In any modern refurbishment or new build, lighting plays a vital role in setting the tone and mood. The task of illuminating the ultra-modern interior was given to Speirs & Major Associates, while all the furniture was designed by Fuksas. Fibreglass in a glossy white finish, characterised by a sculptural form, is the main design feature of the tables, desks and chairs, which follow a common design to create a homogeneous space.
You can imagine how the new structure of steel gained the name The Lantern , which lights up at night much like a lighthouse. While still respecting the buildings history, yet adding a contemporary twist, this addition from Massimiliano Fuksas is an example of what we will see more of in the future in historical centres around the world.
For more modern architecture articles, we recommend:
- The world's largest airport- Zaha Hadid Architects
- Urban renewal: Streetdome, Denmark
Would you prefer to see historic buildings restored originally, or are you a fan of modern additions? Let u sknow your thoughts below.
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Children who are five years old on or before September 1 are eligible to begin kindergarten. Please bring your child's official birth certificate with embossed seal to Kindergarten Registration.
When is Kindergarten Information Night?
Kindergarten Information Nights will be held in January. You should bring your completed registration materials to this event. Please look for information from your residence attendance area school or contact the school directly. You are also encouraged to bring your child so they can see the classroom and meet school staff. The whole process will last about 20 minutes.
Minnesota Statute 121.15 requires that all children must be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B series and varicella (or a record of chicken pox.). Additional information, including specified exemptions and the immunization form, are located in the registration packet.
Do I need to have my child screened prior to kindergarten?
State law requires completion of a developmental screening (i.e., Early Childhood Screening) prior to entrance into kindergarten.
What if my child is not attending Lakeville Area Schools kindergarten in the fall?
It is very helpful to the district's future planning if we know of your decision to not enroll your child. Please let your school or the Student Information Services Department (952-232-2025) know if you are not planning to enroll your child in the fall. If you wish to enroll in Lakeville Area Schools at a later time, stop by the District Office to complete your registration.
Because of staffing and enrollment changes made throughout the summer, class lists are not finalized until early to mid-August. Specific teacher assignments are shared with families at that time.
How can I get involved at my school?
Lakeville Area Schools has several opportunities for families to volunteer and be involved. You will begin to receive some of this information at Kindergarten Registration, throughout the spring, and again in the fall.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Back in the comfort of home, the Utah Jazz found some things they didn't have the first two games of the Western Conference finals: Confidence, defense and scorers other than Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams.
Williams and Boozer still led the way, but it was the play of their teammates that carried Utah past San Antonio 109-83 on Saturday night, and cut the Spurs lead in the series to 2-1.
Williams had 31 points and eight assists and Boozer had 27 points and 12 rebounds, keeping the Jazz a perfect at home this postseason — 7-0 — and making them 3-0 against the Spurs in Salt Lake City this season.
Andrei Kirilenko, Jarron Collins, Gordon Giricek, Derek Fisher and Matt Harpring all pitched in for the Jazz in Game 3, providing the support Boozer and Williams were lacking back in San Antonio.
The Spurs came out of a choppy first half ahead by four, but Williams wasted no time showing his aggressiveness. In the first minute, he darted down court with a different energy level than he'd had all series, missing a layup but seeing Boozer tip it in.
San Antonio kept things close as long as it could, holding its final lead at 60-59. Then Fisher hit a 3-pointer and the Jazz became a different team.
It was his first basket of the game, the first points by a starter other than Williams or Boozer. More rare contributions followed from Kirilenko (his first point of the game), Collins (who hadn't scored in 11 games) and Giricek.
Ahead only by six early in the fourth quarter, Paul Millsap joined the list of new contributors with a dunk that bumped the lead into double digits for the first time.
Bowen 2-3 0-0 5, Duncan 6-9 4-5 16, Oberto 2-2 1-2 5, Finley 1-4 0-0 3, Parker 9-18 6-6 25, Ginobili 4-12 4-6 14, Horry 1-3 2-2 5, Barry 2-7 0-0 5, Vaughn 1-4 1-2 3, Elson 0-1 2-2 2, Udrih 0-0 0-0 0, Bonner 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 28-64 20-25 83.
Kirilenko 0-2 2-4 2, Boozer 12-19 3-4 27, Okur 0-3 0-0 0, Fisher 4-8 2-2 11, Williams 10-19 7-8 31, Collins 2-3 3-3 7, Giricek 4-8 2-2 11, Millsap 4-7 0-0 8, Harpring 4-6 0-3 8, Araujo 0-0 2-2 2, D.Brown 0-0 0-0 0, Brewer 1-2 0-4 2. Totals 41-77 21-32 109.
3-Point Goals—San Antonio 7-21 (Ginobili 2-5, Bowen 1-2, Horry 1-2, Parker 1-2, Finley 1-3, Barry 1-6, Bonner 0-1), Utah 6-9 (Williams 4-5, Giricek 1-2, Fisher 1-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—San Antonio 36 (Duncan 8), Utah 52 (Boozer 12). Assists—San Antonio 17 (Parker 7), Utah 26 (Williams 8). Technicals—Bowen. A—19,911. (19,911).
He scored a layup the next time down, making it 83-71, and San Antonio was never closer than 11 the rest of the game.
Spurs forward Bruce Bowen got a tecdhncial foul with 5:17 left and the Spurs were pretty much done after that. Little-used Beno Udrih played the last 4:54 and Duncan was out the final 4:11.
Tony Parker led San Antonio with 25 points and seven assists. Manu Ginobili was the only other double-digit scorer with 14 as the Spurs went from shooting 55 percent the first two games to making only 44 percent this time.
Fisher and Giricek finished with 11 points each. Millsap and Harpring each scored eight and Collins had seven. Mehmet Okur was scoreless in 21:05, but it didn't matter. Besides, he contributed by helping draw some of the fouls on Duncan.


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Carolyn "Puddin" Johnson Van Every Foil
August 22, 1938 - April 28, 2010
Puddin Foil's vision for Hinds' Feet Farm began in 1984 when her youngest son, Phil, suffered a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident. Puddin made it her life's work to create a loving and caring environment where survivors could reach their potential post-injury.
A deeply spiritual woman, Puddin drew inspiration for the name "Hinds' Feet Farm" from the bible scripture found in Habakkuk 3:19 "The Lord GOD is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places."
Her vision, strength and courage are deeply missed.
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Below, written in her words, is Puddin's story of her journey with Phil, her youngest son, who suffered a devastating brain injury at age 16 and her struggle to find the best care possible for him.
"For I know the plans that I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 NASV
September 11 reminds us that in an instant our world can change. And, when it does, the ripple effect is immeasurable and we look for a "new normal." So it was for us over twenty years ago when Philip sustained a catastrophic closed brain injury. Our world was changed and we had to learn a "new normal."
In 1984, there were no roadmaps or directions for our journey, but an unshakable belief that Philip would have a future and a hope. It would take many crossroads, turning points and stops along the way for this tiny seed of faith to grow and flower into the vision of Hinds' Feet Farm. The positives and negatives of each stop along the way were our teachers.
Our first steps were at a local trauma center where grief was great, but grace was greater. This would be the only place in our 17-year journey that provided a large and comfortable gathering place for family and friends. It was here that we first discovered that Philip would leave his mark wherever he went. We were told many times that our love for Philip willed him back to life and profoundly affected the staff in the care of patients. Their hospitality had a lasting impact on us.
The stay at our first rehabilitation facility was a huge reality check. Barely out of a coma, Philip was commanded with abusive and foul words to brush his teeth. When I intervened, the nurse explained that most brain injury victims were rough sorts and only understood one language. She was replaced, but we quickly learned something about stereotyping, a patient's need for strong advocacy and the merciless timetable of patient stay. The therapists were excellent but Philip was not moving fast enough.
At the strong recommendation of Philip's neuropsychologist that a certain medical center was the best, we moved to Houston, Texas. The spacious rooms and natural light of our local rehabilitation facility were replaced with the glare and cramped rooms of a typical hospital setting. But, the superb interdisciplinary program and the unconditional love and care of Houston residents who adopted me kept us grounded through some pretty tough times. Philip had several bad, avoidable accidents, one that resulted in a two-hour surgery. I had to face the fact that staff does not always read or comply with orders and that the best is never good enough for your child. It seemed as if every patient made more progress than Philip, and the clock was ticking.
We returned to our local rehabilitation facility to continue therapies, knowing we needed something better than the best. We asked where to go; no one knew. A group was assigned the task of research and came up with two possibilities, one in Atlanta and the other in Illinois. There was tension in the air and the staff created a rift between Martin and me. I moved into a hotel for a week to chill and thought about the sacred duty of health providers to under gird the family unit.
Where was Philip's future and hope? I did not know, but I was beginning to see the best and the worst of rehabilitation programs and to feel the growth of that tiny seed.
We visited the choices. I prayed all the way to Carbondale, Illinois - on the plane to St. Louis; on the bus to a small airport; in a "puddle jumper" to the outskirts of the city; and, in the rental car to Illinois facility: "Lord, my emotions have clouded my judgment. Please tell me where to go. Make it plain. Write it in large, red capital letters that hit me in the face so that I cannot miss it!" After touring the facility and checking into the motel, we drove around to our room and parked the car in the one available space. Right in front of us was a huge gas tank on legs with "GO ATLANTA" painted in red across its breadth.
"The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places" Habakkuk 3:19 KJV
The Atlanta facility was new, spacious, dynamic and innovative. Philip began to make real strides, but what started out so well ended badly as the "bottom line" began to rule: the cutting back on quality and quantity of staff. We traveled to Atlanta every ten days, and one weekend found Philip bruised and battered by a roommate who was physically violent if anyone touched him. Some things are unspeakable. Philip needed a peer group in a place where temperament, behavior, and compatibility were carefully evaluated and monitored. His progress slowed as our fears escalated.
Before coming home in early 1993, Philip's last stops were in Durham, first in rehab and, later, in an assisted living house. The rehab facility had many ideal components: vigorous therapies, a high level of activity, a peer group and Gary, the perfect roommate. Philip and Gary flourished and progressed until they were transferred into an assisted living house.
The assisted living home in Durham was small, its occupants unwelcome in the neighborhood and eventually a staff nightmare. It was here that Philip sustained a horrendous elbow injury, which we discovered when the hospital called Martin's business to check on insurance coverage. The injury was so severe that it took the head of plastic surgery at Duke over 6 hours to repair it. The surgeon was so concerned that the surgical site would not be attended properly that he volunteered his services and those of his clinic to examine and dress the wound until it healed. It had been an inexcusable accident as was the severe dehydration Philip subsequently suffered. It was time to come home, nine years into the journey.
Then the LORD answered me and said, "Record the vision and inscribe it on tablets, that the one who reads it may run. For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it hastens toward the goal, and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; for it will certainly come, it will not delay. Habakkuk 2:2-3 NASV
Looking back, it is clear that the crossroads, turning points and stops along our journey were signposts and guideposts, directing and describing God's plan for Philip's present and his future.
Martin and I began a long search for land. For several years, to no avail, we looked for land in the Mt. Pleasant area. Early one morning, I was awakened by words pounding in my heart: "You are looking in the wrong direction!" I immediately understood. We needed a large tract of land in an established neighborhood, minutes away from all the amenities and necessities one could hope for.
Martin called a realtor friend. When I saw this property, though not for sale, I knew this was it. Within days, it was ours and within the year, we owned the second parcel.
I was now in labor with a vision that I had no strength to deliver. Once again, I was awakened by a voice: "Ask Marty." Ask Marty to leave a lucrative, promising career in the computer software development business? I could not have known that Marty and his wife Lisa had begun praying the year before for a career opportunity that would allow him to spend more time with his family. Nor did I know how much they wanted to do something significant for Philip.
Then the Lord said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it." Jeremiah 1:12 NASV
I have been blessed with three wise men that have helped me hold fast to the vision: Philip, with his unwavering spirit of love, patience, kindness, gentleness and goodness; Martin, with his unfailing love and tenacious work on behalf of the victims of brain injury; and Marty, with his undying devotion to family, friends and church and his amazing ability to tackle anything and do it well.
We have only begun, but with three wise men, a board of distinction, a host of volunteers, and the support of friends, the vision will be fulfilled.
Carolyn Van Every Foil
"Let us arise and build." So they put their hands to the good work. Nehemiah 2:18 NASV
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NOVO SELO TRAINIG AREA, Bulgaria -- The soldiers of Anvil Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment have rolled out to the fields of Bulgaria, July 21, 2016 to conduct an 11-day field exercise consisting of platoon and company level situational training exercises (STX).
An STX is a scenario-driven, mission oriented exercise designed to train on either one collective task or a group of related tasks through practice. It involves a realistic military operation scenario, and is used for training, evaluation, and sustainment of task proficiency.
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The soldiers will spend the first half of the exercise focusing on platoon level operations, which will give them the chance to refine their standard operating procedures and tactics before moving on to company level operations.
One of the reasons the unit is able to do this type of training is because of their location in Bulgaria and the access they have been granted by the Bulgarian military to this training area.
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Interview: Matt Collinge of A Joker's Rage
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Ahead of their homecoming gig this weekend and their return to Leeds next weekend we caught up with A Joker's Rage drummer Matt Collinge to talk about the amazing year that A Joker's Rage have had and to look forward to the next twelve months.
Before we kick off the article, though – HUGE congratulations to Matt and his other half on the birth of a little baby Joker, from all of us here! Whoop!
Since being featured as our Band of the Day back in 2014 the band seems to have been gaining ever more popularity. For those who still don't know you yet could you give us a brief history of the band?
A Joker's Rage actually began in Glasgow a few years back when Zakk was living up there with some musician friends and the original sound was very different – a real funky feel to it! When Zakk moved back to York he started looking for some musicians to continue gigging and writing – Adz is recognisably one of the best guitarists in Yorkshire and so naturally Zakk started talking to him. I was living with Adz at the time and so I got involved through him. As for bassists, we'd tried out a number of bassists before finding the perfect one under our nose – because of the funky nature of the tracks back then we'd been looking for real virtuoso playing, however when we'd begun to write the new music, with the new line-up our sound moved on dramatically. Geordie was living with Zakk at the time and playing in some other bands locally so he'd been filling in – as he started writing the new bass parts with us he became the natural choice. We played as a five piece for quite a while however in the last six months we've found playing as a four piece suits us better so we're sticking with that.
The last couple of years has been about creating our sound, writing music and building a chemistry between us by performing mainly in the north of England. 2016 however has really been the breakout year for us and we've been asked to play numerous festivals all over the country to some amazing crowds.
Following Rippers pulling out of the Wildfire Festival this summer you were elevated to headliners. Was this your first time headlining a festival and how did you find it?
Yes, Wildfire was huge for us. Whilst we're no strangers to headlining gigs, this was the first time we'd headlined a festival – the buzz was intense and the crowd were incredible! All the AJR guys are natural performers and so the occasion didn't faze us, however given the situation with Rippers we wanted to go onstage and give the crowd something really special. The energy in the room and the feedback we got from the crowd that night is not something any of us will forget for a long time.
The Wildfire set was highly praised and one aspect was the choice of two covers which went down a storm, one was Queens "The Show Must Go On" and the other was a cross genre California Love originally by 2Pac which was universally raved about. How do you choose your covers and did they work by accident is or is there something you are looking for in a song that you know will work with A Joker's Rage?
Choosing covers is an interesting one for us, given our eclectic style. We're of the opinion that if you're going to play a cover live it needs to be different, it needs to be special. So many bands choose a song from a band that their sound is similar to and play it in the same style as the original, but where is the creativity in that? We all listen to very different music and often we'll hear a track that is nothing like AJR and think 'wouldn't it be great if…'. In any case, we choose tracks that we think will connect with the crowd and that once we're done messing with it, will stand up live against our own material. As of yet, we're yet to find a track that we haven't been able to twist and make our own.
What other festivals did you play this summer and what were your highlights?
We've played so many great festivals this year, Rockmantic, Rockwich, Breaking Bands, Redemption, SOS, Hammerfest to name but a few. The highlights have always been the crowd reaction and participation – for us there is no better feeling than launching into that first track and building the energy between the band and the crowd. The fact we're now starting to see familiar faces and AJR t-shirts when we look out from onstage is such a rush and really supports and encourages us in what we do.
If you could choose anyone to appear on your record who would you choose and why?
Great question – I think this would differ depending on who in the band you ask! I think Matt Bellamy from Muse would probably get mine and Adz's vote. In terms of bands and musicians who push boundaries, Muse are a band who seem to be in a constant state of reinvention with each album and I'd love to see what a collaboration between AJR and Muse could create. Or Frank Sinatra… because he's Frank.
You are known for your pretty unique look, how did this come about, is there story behind it?
Yeah the 'gameface' is something that has always been with us since the band formed. What began as a suggestion from Zakk ahead of our first show (which I originally took as a joke before I arrived at the gig and realised he was being serious) has evolved into something much more. For us, gameface is about stepping away from the usual day to day grind, its about how we escape from everything life throws at us and step into that moment. The physical act is putting on the makeup and stepping onto the stage but the mentality behind it is becoming the person you want to be, where anything is possible.
Your Blogs you occasionally publish on your own website are pretty powerful reading, is this ideology behind the band a driving force when it comes to writing lyrics.
Definitely. When it comes to writing songs, the inspiration can come from anywhere and all the band bring something different – I don't believe the AJR sound would be anything like what it is if the writing didn't come from all of us. Lyrically however, Zakk writes from personal experiences and the world around us – and what a crazy fucked up world it is. Behind what you see on stage, we're four normal guys, experiencing the same bullshit in life as everyone else. We have jobs, families, we've got to pay bills and struggle through life the same as anyone. Our songs touch on personal circumstance and reflection but also on an underlying theme of just embracing life, doing what you want because you want to, not because it's expected of you or considered 'the norm' – what's the norm anyways?
How would you describe this ideology?
Simple – life is what you make of it and only you can decide your future. Fuck what everyone else thinks, just be yourself.
I see you have been added to the Ibiza Road Trip gig next year with The Quireboys and Gun amongst others, how much are you looking forward to that?
We're over the moon to be asked to play – the lineup is awesome and we can't wait to get over there, live and breath music with like-minded people in an incredible location.
So what has been the highlight of the year so far you?
I think the highlight has been blazing every gig, walking off stage and having people come and ask us to play another festival – the music industry is so cut throat and saturated we're very familiar with how hard bands have to work to get noticed. This year we've been fortunate that all the gig opportunities have come to us and that means a hell of a lot to us.
What are your ambitions for the next 12 months?
For us the next 12 months is about keeping the momentum going, bringing our music to more and more people. We're excited to be lined up for some new festivals and returning to some of the festivals from this year. In addition, we're currently writing our debut full length album so completing that and then promoting the hell out of it!
What are you most proud of in your career so far?
It would have to be how we have converted crowds this year – as artists we never take for granted that engagement between the crowd, the band and the music – it's what we live for. We thrive on hitting a stage in front of people who have never heard us before and 30 minutes later they're dancing, singing along and looking forward to seeing us again.
You have been working really hard gigging up and down the country what other bands have you shared the stage with this year you think we should be watching out for?
There's so many! There's the usual guys who are on everyone's list, Bigfoot, Massive Wagons, Knock Out Kaine, there's a few that we are touring with later this year including Rusted Hero, As Siren's Fall, Die No More and Bulletproof Rose, and then there's a few we've had the pleasure of seeing first hand such as Hell's Addiction and Chasing Dragons who I'm sure we'll be seeing much more of next year.
What has been the highlight of these gigs so far, any stories to tell form your time on the road?
Actually time on the road is usually time we get to just chill and take time out of the usual hustle and bustle of life – there's something quite therapeutic about sitting on the minibus, listening to tunes on the way to a gig. The most stressful for me would have to be a couple of weeks ago after Redemption Festival in Wakefield – I had to run straight off stage after we played because my partner was going into labour! Luckily I got back in time for the birth!
When can we expect an album for your guys?
We're current writing the new tracks, have recorded one and in writing / pre-production for the others but we're not going to rush anything. We had anticipated getting the album out this year however with all the gigs we've pushed expected release date back to Q1 next year
How would you describe one of your live shows?
Energetic, fun and different – we are always pushing ourselves to expand our live show and give the crowd an experience, a buzz – something that they wouldn't normally see or feel outside an arena or stadium gig. When we're on stage we come alive and it's like nothing else matters; we want everyone in that room to feel the same.
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24th September – York, Fibbers
30th September – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
9th October – Newcastle, Trillians
26th November – Manchester, Rebellion Bar (Sophie Fest)
10th December – London, The Black Heart
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The Sierra Grill (11099 Lackman Road, Lenexa, Kansas) hosts a five-course dinner ($50) featuring Martin City Brewing Co. at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24. There's oysters on the half shell with MCBC's Blond and a hop-rubbed pork belly with Martin City's House Saison.
Cinder Block Brewery (110 E. 18th Ave., North Kansas City, Missouri)'s Imperial Coffee Hop'd is a seasonal release out in four-packs. The English brown ale is a taproom only release.
The Crossroads holds a Neighborhood Haunted Pub Crawl from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Get candy and dive into Halloween at Border Brewing, iTap, Double Shift, Mission Taco, Lifted Spirits and Grinders. There will be a costume contest at Grinders at 10 p.m.
It's New Belgium's OG Sour Night at Grinders Pizza (417 E. 18th St.) starting at 6 p.m. They'll have LaFolie, along with Transatlantique Kriek; Le Terroir, a dry-hopped sour; and Blackberry Felix, a sour aged in blackberry-flavored whiskey barrels.
iTap Crossroads (403 E. 18th St.) taps its collaboration with Odell Brewing Co. at 6 p.m. Margaret is a dry-hopped Kolsch.
People Power Beer comes to Kansas City on Friday night. Breweries across the county have created beer in support of the American Civil Liberties Union and American's right to vote. Bier Station will donate 10 percent of sales of People Power Beers — Crane, Double Shift, and Stockyards are participating locally — between 4 and 9 p.m.
Brew & Chew, a mash-up of food trucks (Mad Man's BBQ and Vee's Barbecue & Casual Catering) and local brews, is at Macken Park in North Kansas City, Missouri, from noon to 10 p.m. The event is free to attend, but the craft beer tasting (which includes 15 three-ounce pours and runs from 2 to 7 p.m.) is $25.
It's Bounce-Tober Fest at The City Market (20 E. Fifth St.) from 4 to 8 p.m. The festival is in memory of Zach Pearce, who was shot and killed in December 2017, and a portion of the proceeds will go the AdHoc Group Against Crime. There will be live music, face painting, a pumpkin patch and yard games. Admission is free, but the inflatables and beer garden require a ticket.
Boo 'n Brew comes to Town Center Plaza (5000 W. 119th St., Leawood, Kansas) from 2 to 7 p.m. The Beast, the haunted house in the West Bottoms, will bring Medusa, the "world's largest snake," and there will be adult, kid and pet costume contests. The brew portion is a VIP beer garden ($15) from Houlihan's, which comes with three beers and snacks.
The sixth annual Brew at the Zoo & Wine Too is at the Kansas City Zoo is from 7 to 10 p.m. Sample wine and beer from local wineries and breweries, listen to live music from Fitness and Kitten, and get food from the Taste of Brazil and Bop N' Bowl food truck. Tickets are $40 for Friends of The Zoo, $50 for non-members.
The KC Pumpkin Patch (13875 S. Gardner Road, Olathe, Kansas), which is right next to KC Wine Co., is open from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There are games (grain truck Skee-Ball, pumpkin bowling, tether ball), slides and apple cider (both non-alcoholic and hard cider). Tickets are $15.
Kansas City Bier Co. (310 W. 79th St.) hosts its Howl-O-Ween Patio Party with Brookside Barkery from 3 to 7 p.m. There's a pet costume contest and $1 from every Spezial beer sold will go to Wayside Waifs. Get a doggie goodie bag with a $5 donation at the door.
Cinder Block Brewery (110 E. 18th Ave., North Kansas City, Missouri) hosts the Culinary Fight Club's Tailgate Throwdown from 6 to 9 p.m. Drink Cinder Block brews and watch area chefs battle it out in the "Iron Chef" style competition with a mystery ingredient and cooking challenge. Tickets are $40.


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Open Dutch 2023
Jan 28 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration for the Open Dutch 2023 has just opened up!
The Open Dutch is an ITF Taekwon-Do tournament organized by Difesa Sports with Grandmaster Willy van de Mortel as the head of the organization. The Open Dutch falls under the umbrella of the Master
Series and ITF-Netherlands. In 2023 the Open Dutch will take place on Saturday, January 28th at the Fletcher Wellness Hotel Helmond, Scheepsboulevard 2, 5705 KZ Helmond, The Netherlands.
The tournament is open for youth, juniors, and seniors in the A, B, and C-class for the categories sparring and patterns. Please note, there is no D-Class, and the competition is limited to 700 competitors. For the A-class juniors and seniors, there will also be an overall sparring competition.
Make sure to register as soon as possible to reserve your spot and compete with the very best! https://www.sportdata.org/taekwondo_itf/set-online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=360#a_eventhead
All required details around weight and height classes can be found in the invitation below.
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6th NI-KKO ROMA OPEN TAEKWON-DO ITF
Mar 19 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
THE ANXUR BATTLE 2023
May 21 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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The Kimbell Art Museum presents the film "The Private Life of a Masterpiece: Edgar Degas, The Little Dancer Aged 14" (2004) at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, in the Museum auditorium. This program is approximately 50 minutes long. No reservations required. Admission is free.
Today, The Little Dancer, Aged 14 is widely considered one of the most important sculptures produced during the 19th century. Yet, when the artist Edgar Degas first exhibited this figure, sculpted in wax, with real fabric and hair, it caused quite a scandal among Parisians. This documentary explores the relationship between the artist and his subject, along with how this groundbreaking work blurred social and artistic boundaries to shock contemporary audiences.
Promotional support is provided by American Airlines, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and NBC 5.


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Caroline Maley has been confirmed as the substantive Chair for Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Her appointment was confirmed at a meeting of the Trust's Council of Governors on 13 September 2017.
A chartered accountant by background, Caroline has led the organisation through the role of Acting Chair since January 2017, before which she was a Non-Executive member of the Trust's Board of Directors.
She brings to the role over 30 years of experience across the NHS, the private sector and education.
"I am delighted to be confirmed by the Council of Governors as Chair for the Trust. I very much look forward to leading the Trust, the Board, Council of Governors and staff, on the journey that lies ahead, delivering great care for the people of Derbyshire who use our services."
Caroline has been appointed for a three year term of office, which commences on 14 September 2017.
Learn more about our Trust Board on the Board of Directors page.


Let's start this Thailand temple diary in a fitting way… with an Italo Disco song!
And if you're lucky then the god's a she.
I can't stand basic, big group tours — which is why I teamed up instead with Tours By Locals. They link travellers with passionate local guides, and create a custom itinerary off the beaten track.
My friends and I were keen to see Thai Buddhist art and spirituality, without crowds elbowing us. Our guide Kay listened to our preferences, and delivered by taking us to obscure temples (like Wat Kalayanamit) that were literally empty of tourists.
As you'll see, the day tour was a joy, and left us buzzing with knowledge and inspiration. Kay picked us up and gave us an overview of Thai Buddhist culture, along with a primer on helpful phrases. Becky Hawkins made this terrific reaction drawing of her and her "shoulder angel"!
I have been to Thailand twice before, but it's always a joy to return (and this was the first visit for Yukiro, Naomi, and Becky). Even though Bangkok is now an extremely popular destination, you can still enjoy the warm, welcoming Buddhist culture.
So many temples, so little time… There are over 400 "wats" in Bangkok alone. The most famous ones (Wat Pra Kaew, Wat Arun, Wat Pho) are certainly worth seeing if you're here for the first time. Kay made sure we got to peek around Wat Arun, but focused most of our tour on temples where tourists rarely tread.
We also said hello to the giant demon yaksha, guarding the Grand Palace at Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha). Don't avoid these sacred sites, simply because they're popular — they're among the most impressive ones in Thailand.
We struck a balance by visiting those two landmarks quickly, and then took our time to wander around two little-known temples on the outskirts of Bangkok.
We're at Wat Ratcha-Orasaram, a royal monastery built in the Ayutthaya period. The prince was influenced by both Thai and Chinese art, hence the unusual temple colors and carvings.
Can you spot Yukiro beneath the colored eaves and white pillars? You can see I'm not exaggerating when I said there was nobody else around during our visit. In bustling Bangkok, it was a joy to take our time to meander through this peaceful monastery.
We said hello to the resident golden Buddha icon. Becky Hawkins made this drawing that gives you a sense of the ornate detail of the altar. In this unhurried atmosphere, she and Naomi could take all the time they wanted to draw their surroundings.
Yukiro and I mosied around and took photos of the fascinating details. Of course we were drawn to the metallic demon on this red door, with a fierce grimace and horns.
Love the elegant features of the Buddha, sitting in the lotus position. The chandeliers, candles and surrounding murals add to the radiant feeling of the room.
Naomi Rubin sketched the residence of the monks. It was surrounded by shrubbery that looked like it had been pruned by Edward Scissorhands! She has been posting these travel drawings as part of her web comic Moonsprout Station; you can read the Thailand dispatches here.
We were glad to have our Tours by Locals guide Kay with us, as he introduced us to these secret spots and answered all our questions. Whats's the deal with the fan in front of the Buddha's face? Is he being coy? Kay explained this traditional fan with a long handle was made of talipot palm leaves, and used to cover the face while chanting.
We dared not disturb the Buddha's repose by ringing the giant bell.
There was so much to see at Wat Ratcha-Orasaram, including sculptures of all sizes dedicated to the Buddha.
In the Ordination Hall, we came across this giant gold reclining Buddha. Love the chill expression in his eyes.
Becky Hawkins captured Kay in action. We couldn't have seen all these temples and learned so much without his guidance.
Close-up on the Buddha's extra large feet, with toes all lined up.
Looks like Yukiro wants to join Siddhartha in hanging out!
We saw a few monks walking through the courtyards, wearing their signature vermilion robes over one shoulder.
Becky Hawkins sketched these scenes from daily life in a Thai Buddhist monastery.
Yukiro and I got some posing inspiration from these green yakshas.
Seeing art and architecture like this, firsthand… this is why we live to travel.
From the trees to the rooftop carvings, everything is richly yet subtly decorated.
Many Buddhists come to a Wat Kalayanamitr for New Years blessings. The gold Buddha statue has a slim frame and long earlobes, and is the only Thai temple to feature him in Palilai posture.
Such fun to visit the "friendship" temple with friends I've known through thick and thin, for over 10 years now!
The gold, red, and green details make the white structures stand out.
This wat is also a monk's residence. If you come across any visitors here, they'll be locals performing spiritual rituals.
When visiting Thai temples, you should cover your shoulders and knees. I'm wearing a short tartan skirt like the ones below (click to see).
Grateful to Tours By Locals for letting us see this special side of Bangkok. We would never have heard of these monasteries if it weren't for Kay.
We'll finish off at Wat Arun. Kay took us here in the early morning so that we could avoid the hoards of visitors. We were transfixed by this towering prang, or Khmer-style tower, studded with porcelain carvings.
There were quite a few signs and billboards around Bangkok with this message: don't use the image of the Buddha in tattoos, bar decor, and other ways they consider disrespectful.
This huge central prang is covered in stucco figures from Hindu and Buddhist mythology. The various levels symbolize the realms of existence.
These "Khon" figures have a heavy load on their shoulders, wouldn't you say?
Close-up on the artistic details at Wat Arun. Some of the 3D elements are seashells.
Ready for another Italo Disco refrain?
Elegant goddesses peered out from these arches.
Also known as Wat Chaeng, this temple is dedicated to Aruna (Hindu God of Dawn). Located by the river, these spires sparkle at sunrise and sunset.
Becky's take on the grand pagoda. Love how she captured the horse sculpture detail.
If you're heading to Bangkok (or any major destination), give Tours By Locals a look. As you can see from our temple hop, they help you get the most out of your destination — with entirely bespoke private tours led by a fantastic guide.
I teamed up with Tours by Locals in Luang Prabang, Laos as well: check out this travel diary of our waterfall trek.


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Movie Review – Transformers – AWESOME!
Posted July 2, 2007 at 4:20 am in Movies
The Earth is caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between two races of robots, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, which are able to change into a variety of objects, including cars, trucks, planes and other technological creations.
What a movie, unsurprisingly it's got a hefty 8.6 on IMDB, I would be surprised if it didn't get into the top 250 pretty soon.
Yah so Bumblebee wasn't a beat up VW Beetle, get over it 🙂 The Camaro rocked it, and they did pay homage to the original, if you notice Bernie Mac tried to sell a beat up old yellow beetle to Sam in the parking lot, it was the car that Bumblebee based with his door. His character was still the same too, brave – so it's cool with me.
Shia LaBeouf was excellent as Sam Witwicky and held the whole film well.
And wow is Megan Fox hot, sometimes a bit distracting, not surprising that she was named #68 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement.
And the Transformers themselves, WOW, that's all I can say. They were just so real, there was no point in the movie I had to suspend my belief as it looked fake…I didn't have to tell myself "It's just a movie".
They WERE real, they were there, they were hiding under Sam Witwicky's porch, it was flawless. The interactions between the humans and the autobots were superb, sometimes funny, sometimes serious and once even cute…
But somehow it worked.
And Megatron was one hell of a badass, I understand why they couldn't use his original a form, a gun becoming a giant monster or NBE-1 as they called him…would be a bit far-fetched.
So his new look alien-space-fighter-thingy was extremely cool.
Within the first 5 minutes the movie had your adrenaline pumping, and it didn't let go – then the car chase….ROCKING!
I wish they had Soundwave in though, you can read some interesting Trivia here and some justifications on why they did certain things the way they did.
Starscream was totally awesome, the way he transformed was just one of the coolest things ever.
My only real gripes were the fight scenes were a little too tightly filmed, meaning the action sometimes was just a blur on the screen as you couldn't really see what was happened. It has been like that for a while though with action movies as it tends to make the action more intense. My other point would be how easily Megatron being the all-powerful Decepticon that he is, was defeated.
Say that though, this is definitely THE best comic book movie ever, and so far, I'd say it's definitely the best movie of the year.
I give this a laser blasting 9/10 – I guess I'll be going to the cinema to watch it again.
Movie Review – Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon – BOOMTASTIC
Movie Review – Prometheus (2012) – Love it…And Hate it.
Movie Review – The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) – Yawn
Movie Review – The Dark Knight Rises (2012) – Mind = BLOWN
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13 Responses to Movie Review – Transformers – AWESOME!
Arth July 2, 2007 at 4:59 am #
Some of the fighting scenes were a bit too messy. And before you can make out what was happening, It moves on to another scene but it's just awesome, however. Maybe I'm just a bit slow.. that's why.
But Transformers' worth the watch and count on it I'll be watching it over and over again.
Moses Francis July 2, 2007 at 6:41 am #
Yes, it was a great movie, once is not enough, definitely need to watch it again.
And for those who are going to watch…don't forget to wait till the end..yes, AFTER the credits 😉
Mossie`Ol Chin July 2, 2007 at 8:02 am #
the summer block buster that FINALLY arrives! All Hail Megatron!!! Oops… i mean, Autobots, ROll out!!!!!
spiller July 2, 2007 at 9:18 am #
better than 300? hmm.. it's hard to say though.
dun care la, comic movies rocks!!
terenceg July 2, 2007 at 9:40 am #
don't really care what critics say…i love this movie to the bone. this movie pave teh way to a better sequel and it will surely gets better. but the most important part is, to get us all noobs totally hooked on it.
i love the part where they trying to disguise themselves as automobile right outside witwicky lawn !!!! " guys, that's NOT HIDING ~!!!!!""
now let's see what harry portal has to say
moonss July 2, 2007 at 10:04 am #
If i remembered correctly, some guy from the star had a review on it and gave it A+ rating, which is like rare as most good movies get only A- or B+.
I was rather skeptical at first, but after watching it on 29th June, IMO this is like the best CGI movie i've ever watched.
The small details down to the small metal pieces on the vehicles during the transformation was just awesome.
Though it seems a little that the ending part where sam killed megatron with the cube was like a little rushed.
Will get an original DVD of this.
KY July 2, 2007 at 10:43 am #
was definitely awesome. stim.
suanie July 2, 2007 at 1:53 pm #
Heh megan fox was def hot hot hot!
the parents were like the same from American Pie — funny, but maybe their parts dragged on too long in some scenes.
the transformations were AAWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
v0ices July 2, 2007 at 5:47 pm #
There's a comic book that shows the prequel to the movie.
To understand more, you should read it.
ShaolinTiger July 3, 2007 at 2:48 pm #
Arth: Yah totally agree, but it still worked and the action sequences were just great.
Moses Francis: Heh, I think virtually everyone I've spoken to who watched it wants to watch it again.
Mossie`Ol Chin: Indeed, finally a movie that can excite us!
spiller: Yah that's a tough call, I'd say this wins over 300 though IMHO, it's just better all the way through. 300 is fantastic too though.
terenceg: Yeah ROCK ON, Roll Out Tranformers 2 haha. Well Hairy Pothead? I don't care..I stopped watching it long ago.
moonss: Yah that's pretty rare, maybe it was eyeris? Haha. Yah I think I'll get the original DVD too, it's worth it.
suanie: Yah a bit annoying, but still funny hehe.
v0ices: Yah? Might have to check that out.
eyeris July 3, 2007 at 3:33 pm #
yeah, it was me. hahaha
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