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As Dave said in our last post, he finished his dissertation last week and has now sent it off to Scotland! We celebrated by having a feast on Saturday night….
And apple crumble and ice cream for dessert.
We also bought a bike last week. Dave found it in a pawn shop for a REALLY good price, he can ride it to the bus stop and catch a bus to campus. We really can make this one-car deal work.
On Sunday we attended All Saints church. It is part of the AMIA (Anglican Mission in America) and is located between Durham and Chapel Hill. We really liked what we experienced there and the people were very friendly. It was strange, for both of us, to be attending a traditional 'church service' in a 'church building' after so many years of house church. It's also strange to be the visitors that nobody really knows. As far back as I can remember I've either been a regular (the one approaching the visitors to try and make them feel welcomed), or the arriving family of the new pastor, in which case everyone knows of you, is expecting you, and therefore stares at you for the entire length of the service to see how holy you are. Just kidding, of course I don't have any of those lowly, stereotypical PK issues. All that to say, we look forward to going back and getting more involved.
Orientation starts tomorrow for Dave. I'm in the midst of craigslist and filling out applications in search of a job. Will keep you posted on that. I also can't put The Time Traveler's Wife down, so that doesn't help with the job search.
Then you arrive at our house.
Dead bushes envelop the steps up from the street on either side. The path looks like someone threw a pile of bricks onto the ground then sunk them into the earth wherever they landed. There are no flowers, no color, nothing. One can vaguely recognize the outline of a house hidden by several huge and unruly bushes. The front door and a lovely porch swing are masked from sight and the grass grows in spontaneous, random patches. I can't bear the thought of people thinking we caused this overgrown, dying forest. Not that I give a flip about The Jones', I just want it to look pretty : ) Hence; YARDWORK.
Shepherds pie is to food what miller high life is to beer. Won't hear any complaints from me.
Shepherd's Pie: The Caviar of casseroles.
Hannah, I think you should write a book. Your posts are entertaining and read well. Fiction (or non-fiction) it. That is all.
So was it beef or lamb – because technically Shepherds pie is made from minced lamb and minced beef is used to make Cottage pie but I'm just "splitting hairs". It looks delicious whatever it was! Well done on the yard work and I agree about the brick "arrangement".


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No, porque me enamoro es una película mexicana de género comedia, drama y romance la cual esta dirigida por Santiago Limón y producida por Inna Payán y Luis Salinas, bajo la producción de la casa productora Animal de Luz Films.

Sinopsis
Daniela (Sofia de Llaca), una chica con 19 años y con brackets consigue lo que siempre soñó, pero jamás imaginó: una cita con el hombre de sus sueños (y el de muchas chicas más), el irresistible, famoso, Dios de la música, Gabo Gabeau (Emiliano Zurita). Todo parece demasiado bueno para ser cierto, y lo es hasta que Gabo le pide un inesperado favor a Daniela que desencadenará en una serie de enredos entre enamoramiento, música y chantajes que la llevan a arriesgar el verdadero amor.

Tras conocerse un día, Gabo Gabeau le pide a Daniela, una de sus fans, que se acueste con su amigo Gerardo, pero la situación se sale de control.

Reparto

 Sofía De Llaca como Daniela.
 Sheryl Rubio como Joanna.
 Emiliano Zurita como Gabo Gabeau.
 Román Torres como Gerardo
 Yuriria del Valle como Nora
 Nath Campos como Melissa
 Roberto Beck como Pato
 Diana Bovio como Alicia
 Marianna Burelli como Marianna
 Juanita Carvajal como Emilia

Referencias

Enlaces externos

Películas mexicanas
Películas románticas de México
Películas dramáticas

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My TIGER 21 clients are the best-informed and most knowledgeable of all my clients. I think this is because they have access to so much knowledge and information from one another and their Groups that they are truly better-informed and more sophisticated consumers of financial advice. Each TIGER 21 Group meeting I have visited as a presenter has had an open family-like atmosphere, where those around the table are giving feedback and acting as sounding boards to each other. Let's face it, managing significant wealth is more complicated than ever. Successful entrepreneurs and investors who have the time and want to learn will find that TIGER 21 offers them a unique "family away from home" where they can openly discuss any aspect of managing their wealth, from investing to family issues and beyond.
In my experience, TIGER 21 meetings have been very well organised events that cover a variety of topical issues and frequently have exceptional presenters. The room is filled with hard working, self-made entrepreneurs who have the intellectual curiosity to invest their time in learning all aspects of investment management. They rely on one another to share important information and make introductions, and have created a very powerful network of investors in doing so. The meetings tend to be very direct and the questions thoughtful. They are openly seeking optimal solutions for their families, and their culture of information sharing most certainly benefits all Members. It is a highly energised group of families that have been a pleasure to present to and work for.
Not only has TIGER 21's "collective intelligence" helped its Members become more astute investors in financial markets, it has also provided them an avenue for collective philanthropy and social action. As a group, TIGER 21 Members and staff have invested more than $240,000 in support of Room to Read, which acts as a catalyst of opportunity for children's education through building schools, libraries, publishing local language books and providing educational opportunities for girls in Asia and Africa. Generous support from TIGER 21 Members and staff provides children with a "hand up" rather than a "hand out" and will create a lasting legacy in support of global literacy and gender equality in education.
I have presented to TIGER 21 Groups around the country. TIGER 21 Members have a common attribute besides their accumulation of investable assets – They are skilled observers of the global financial scene and keep current and informed. Their questions are incisive, succinct and direct, which is what makes these presentations both challenging and informative for me.
I've been involved with TIGER 21 for the past five years and have been personally responsible for many of my clients and friends becoming TIGER 21 Members. As the senior member of a wealth management team, I'm very aware of the uncertainties facing the most sophisticated of investors. Below are just a few important values TIGER 21 offers to help "lift the clouds" and show clarity on the global markets: 1.) At most group meetings, Members begin by discussing what is truly going on in the world as it affects the financial arena. Because they don't sell anything, they have the ability to offer exposure to some of the most successful money managers, hedge funds, insurance specialists, T&E specialists, tax specialists, and "family" advisors who deal with issues like raising children in wealthy families. 2.) Although I take great pride in the services offered at RBC, I tell my clients that TIGER 21 covers so much more than any open architecture wealth management platform available on the street today- even at the largest wire house firms on Wall Street. 3.) TIGER 21 Groups are fraternity/sorority like- they share their investment portfolios as well as their personal issues. I've heard many Members say that they wouldn't invest in a new strategy unless it was vetted and approved by their Group. I will be happy to continue recommending TIGER 21 to my clients and friends.
I have spoken to most of the TIGER 21 groups. The Members, a number of whom have become my clients, ask tough questions and expect good answers. They are highly engaged and motivated to learn about and apply the science of effective investing. The Members' intellectual curiosity is balanced by their healthy - and understandable - sense of skepticism.
It may have been seven or eight years ago, when one of my clients first approached me about speaking to his TIGER 21 Group about the challenges of leaving a legacy of significance. His enthusiasm for TIGER 21 was contagious, and I wanted to learn more about the membership experience. Since then, I have referred more of my clients to TIGER 21 and will continue to do so. Why? In my experience, wealth holders often live in silos. It's understandable, but certainly not ideal. TIGER 21 provides a context for community and leverage. If there is "wisdom in crowds," to reference the popular book title and truism, then there is also wisdom in finding one's own crowd, or circle of peers. TIGER 21 makes this easy. I encourage you to find yours!


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Reykjavík after Dark
Many of those who arrive in Reykjavík are taken by the sheer array of entertainment venues and bars, all of which offer their own unique insight into the capital's culture. The nightlife is centred in one place, downtown Reykjavík, where all venues are within easy walking distance. But the nightlife is not the only thing Reykjavík has to offer after dark as some shops and museums are open late on certain days of the week, and all swimming pools in Reykjavík are open during the evening. Furthermore, in recent years there's been an expansion in the entertainment section with karaoke, drag, burlesque, and comedy show becoming a weekly occurrence aiming for both local and foreign crowds. Theatres have also started subtitling shows once a week and Harpa concert hall has an annual event calendar that rivals other concert halls in bigger cities. A good way to start the evening would be to dine in one of the 200 restaurants which can be found in the capital area, before enjoying a night out of their choice.
Annual festivals like The Winter Lights Festival and Culture Night undeniably make their mark during the evening hours as locals and visitors come together in the city centre to enjoy the festivities.
Of course, the Northern lights have to be mentioned as they can be seen in the city on clear and crisp winter nights. They appear in a variety of colours and intensity, either twirling gently in shades of milky green or occasionally blazing in a wild and multi-coloured dance across the night sky. The quality of darkness is surprisingly high in many areas of Reykjavík, with beautiful secluded dark parks such as Reynisvatn Lake, Borgarholt Church Hill, Grótta Lighthouse, and Heiðmörk ensuring a great experience.
2.-4. February 2023
The long winter days of darkness in Reykjavík will be illuminated magnificently at the city's next annual Winter Lights Festival.
Reykjavík Culture Night
Culture Night is both created and enjoyed by city residents and takes place all across central Reykjavik, with celebrations in the streets and squares, in museums, businesses, and in residential gardens!
Get ready for the diverse landscapes and unbelievable lava formations of Heiðmörk Nature Reserve. Enjoy hiking, fishing or horseback riding, walk among the 26 species of trees and spot some of the 60 species of wild birds. Watch the northern lights away from the city lights. You can experience the diversity of Icelandic nature all within the capital.
Swimming in Reykjavík
Map of pools in Reykjavík
Iceland is renowned for its otherworldly illuminations, the Northern Lights being one remarkable example. Also known as the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights can be experienced in Iceland during winter, where they appear in a variety of colours and forms.
Grótta
On the tip of Seltjarnarnes Peninsula, is a place called Grótta and there you'll find a popular lighthouse. Grótta was declared a nature reserve in 1974 due to its abundant birdlife.

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Montana Genealogy & Ancestry
The State of Montana was organized as territory on May 26, 1864 and entered the union as the 41st state on Nov. 8, 1889. It has 56 Counties.
It has a land area of 147,046 square miles making it the 4th largest state, only three states—Alaska, Texas, and California have an area larger than Montana's. The capital is Helena and the official state website is www.mt.gov.
The 2010 population was 989,415 and the largest cities (2010) are Billings, 104,170; Missoula, 95,802; Great Falls, 58,505; Bozeman, 37,280; Butte-Silver Bow,1 34,200; Helena (Capital), 28,190; Kalispell, 19,927; Havre, 9,310; Anaconda–Deer Lodge County, 9,298; Miles City, 8,410.
The State of Montana's name comes from the Spanish word meaning "mountainous" and was first used when the area was designated a territory in 1864. The State nickname is "Big Sky Country" and "Treasure State". The State Motto is "Oro y plata" which is spanish for Gold and Silver.
Select a Montana County Below
Beaverhead Big Horn Blaine Broadwater Carbon Carter
Cascade Chouteau Custer Daniels Dawson Deer Lodge
Fallon Fergus Flathead Gallatin Garfield Glacier
Golden Valley Granite Hill Jefferson Judith Basin Lake
Lewis And Clark Liberty Lincoln Madison McCone Meagher
Mineral Missoula Musselshell Park Petroleum Phillips
Pondera Powder River Powell Prairie Ravalli Richland
Roosevelt Rosebud Sanders Sheridan Silver Bow Stillwater
Sweet Grass Teton Toole Treasure Valley Wheatland
Wibaux Yellowstone
See more information about Montana's Counties.
Montana History
The first wave of migration and settlement into Montana began when gold was discovered in Bannack (1862) and Alder Gulch (1863), south of Butte. Montana became a fusion of frontiers that included settlers who had originally gone to California and Oregon in the 1850s. Settlers from the east, southern-born Civil War veterans, and foreign-born immigrants, including those from Europe and China all arrived in the same time period.
Montana was created as a territory in 1864. The area was formed from Washington Territory west of the Continental Divide and Nebraska Territory east of the Continental Divide. Statehood was granted in 1889.
After 1865, cargo and people destined for the gold camps arrived in Montana by steamboat up the Missouri River. Steamers usually left St. Louis or Sioux City in late March or early April and arrived at Fort Benton, Montana, between May and July. The Mullan Road began in Fort Benton and continued to the mines some 100 to 200 miles away. In 1867 the total number of people entering and leaving Montana by way of the Missouri River and Mullan Road routes was about 5,000.
Beginning in 1869 Montana territorial officials began advertising for settlers. An agent in New York was contracted to print pamphlets on the territory for distribution in Germany and Scandinavian countries. According to the 1870 U.S. census, Montana's population consisted of 18,306 whites, 1,949 Chinese, and 183 African Americans. The estimated Native American population was 19,300. By 1872 the Montana Immigration Society was established in Helena, and by 1875 another immigration society was holding meetings in Bozeman. The agent for Bozeman was commissioned to bring immigrants into Big Horn and Yellowstone counties.
By 1883 the Northern Pacific Railroad was completed. From 1882 to 1883 the railroad sent out 2.5 million pieces of literature advertising land for sale. Immigrants from northern Europe were sought as they could adapt to the climate and conditions of Montana, though only a few came. An English colony was established in Helena and the Yellowstone Valley in 1882; a few French came to Missoula County; and a few Dutch families settled in the Gallatin Valley in 1893. The most notable settlement was that of Finnish lumbermen east of Missoula in 1892. Italians and Germans settled in Fergus and Park counties, and many Germans came from North Dakota and Canada.
The cattlemen of Montana were primarily English and Scottish, although they drove cattle owned by the Germans. The sheepmen were also from the British Isles.
American migrations included 506 individuals from Ripon, Wisconsin. This group of 115 families settled near Billings in 1882. Many southerners came to the state and settled in the Bitterroot Valley. Settlers arriving from Oregon drove cattle.
The smelters and mills of the Anaconda Copper Mining Company in Anaconda and Great Falls at first drew Scandinavian and Irish workers to the area. After 1900 a heavy influx of workers from the Balkan countries arrived. The Montana coal mines of Cascade, Carbon, and Musselshell counties were worked by the Irish, Poles, and Italians.


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The Benefits of Accessible Video for Publishers
April 30, 2019 BY JACLYN LEDUC
The power of accessible video is far-reaching, and there are many ways in which captions and audio description can benefit video publishers. Captions can boost SEO and improve the learning experience for students, and audio description lends itself to universal design and makes content viewing more flexible for various environments such as driving.
In addition to the many benefits captions and audio description provide to viewers, these accessibility tools can also benefit video publishers.
Let's talk a bit more about the great things accessible video can do for publishers, and why all publishers should consider making captioning and audio describing a priority.
Why Publishers Should Caption
Closed captions, or captions, are a visual representation of the audio in a video. Besides displaying the spoken dialogue, captions also depict non-speech elements like speaker IDs and sound effects like a car horn or a ringtone.
Let's talk about why video publishers should fall in love with captions.
Most of us want people to know who we are and to be able to find us easily – that's where search engine optimization (SEO) comes in.
Search engine optimization, a likely familiar term, is a process that aims to increase the visibility of websites and pages. That's all well and good, but, have you ever heard of video SEO? Just like written content, videos can be ranked on search engines. Though this concept may seem foreign for some compared to traditional SEO, it's actually similar in principle. When done right, optimizing video for SEO helps both views and website traffic to skyrocket.
One way to get search engine bots crawling towards your video content is – you guessed it – captioning. Associating a text caption file with a video is enough to grab the attention of search engines, which can't technically view video content the way we can. This will improve the chance that your videos will rise in ranks and be seen by more people.
We all want our content to be the best of the best, and to be memorable. Well, captions can do just that for your video content. A research study from the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science found that captions improve brand recall, verbal memory, and behavioral intent.
With captions, your video content will be more engaging and will encourage people to keep coming back for more of what you have to offer. Our job as creators is to delight our audience, and with accurate captions, you can do just that.
Viewing Flexibility
Allowing viewers to watch videos in multiple environments could be key to getting your message in front of more eyes. That flexibility is made possible by adding captions to videos.
Take this example for instance: In 2016, Facebook found that 80% of viewers react negatively to videos that autoplay with the sound on. This reigns true especially for those in sound-sensitive environments like public transportation, gyms, and libraries. However, if a video plays on silent and is without closed captions, a viewer will likely keep on scrolling since they have no context and no desire to click into the video for sound. That's why captioning videos is so crucial for publishers today – it could be the factor that gets people to watch your videos, especially on social media.
Get creative with your captions and make them look visually appealing. This can encourage viewers to keep their eyes on your videos and to watch them from start to finish.
Why Publishers Should Describe
Audio description is an audio track that narrates the relevant visual information in media and was developed to aid people who are blind or have low vision. We refer to the process of audio description as describing since it describes the key visual elements that are necessary to understand the content.
So, how can audio description benefit video publishers?
Create a New Experience
Who doesn't want to be forward thinking, innovative, and ahead of the curve? Keeping your audience wanting more is all about creating new experiences that they can remember, and audio description gives the audience a new, exciting way to interact with your content.
People are getting creative with audio description and the way they interact with videos. In the past, the concept of driving while also watching your favorite TV shows seemed incredibly dangerous, and rightfully so. However, audio description allows drivers to listen to movies and TV shows, almost like they would an audiobook. This is entirely possible for any type of video, especially if the descriptions are high quality and well done.
We've no doubt that, given the opportunity, your viewers will love the elevated and unique viewing experience that audio description provides.
Universal Design and Flexibility
Universal design means designing in a way that gives people multiple ways of interacting with various types of content. For example, people utilize captions to interact with a video more visually, and they use audio description to interact with videos in a more auditory way. It's all about anticipating the different needs of various individuals and situations and then designing to serve those needs.
Take students for instance: 20-30% of students say that they retain information best through sound. Their learning experience would certainly be enhanced with audio description.
Audio description also combats perceptual blindness, which is what happens when an individual fails to perceive something in plain sight due to lack of attention. Similarly, people often watch videos and then get distracted by something such as a household conversation or a task. However, when audio description is on, it points out all of the key visual elements that the distracted person may have otherwise missed.
By practicing universal design and supplementing videos with descriptions, your video content will be more flexible and engaging for viewers.
Accessibility and the Curb Cut Effect
Amidst all the benefits of captioning and audio description for publishers, accessibility is at the top for several reasons. Most importantly, videos need captions to be accessible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and audio description for people who are blind or low vision. Captions and descriptions aid people with other disabilities, too, such as learning disabilities, neurological disorders, or autism.
Don't forget that laws such as the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require many organizations to caption their videos. But, even if these laws do not apply to you, dear publisher, it's still absolutely worth it to ensure your video content is accessible.
Accessibility doesn't just apply to people with disabilities. Have you ever heard of the "curb cut effect?" The concept stems from the origins of sidewalk curb cuts, which were initially developed to make sidewalks accessible for people in wheelchairs. Today, anyone can benefit from curb cuts including parents with baby strollers, people using crutches temporarily, and even people rolling large garbage bins onto the street for trash pickup.
The point is, captions and audio descriptions have evolved beyond their original use-case and have become of great use for all kinds of people and situations. For example, watching videos in sound-sensitive environments is made possible with captions, and watching your favorite show while you clean the living room just became ten times easier with audio description.
So, there you have it! Accessible videos are great for publishers for many reasons, from making videos more engaging to boosting SEO to creating a new experience altogether. All of these things will help keep your audience coming back for more. From where we're standing, it looks like making your videos accessible is the way to go.
Are you ready to reap the benefits of accessible video?
How to Translate Videos into Foreign Languages
by Samantha Sauld in Video Accessibility
As the world continues to become more interconnected, it's important to create content that has the ability to reach a global audience. Technology has given people around the world access to online content like never before. Video made up 69% of all…
5 IT Accessibility Areas the University of Maryland is Tackling
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Three years, five strategic areas to focus on. This is the backbone of the University of Maryland's IT Accessibility Plan. The goal of their 3-year plan is to improve IT support to achieve a more accessible IT culture on campus. With the…
ECommerce Accessibility Lawsuits Are on the Rise–What's Going On?
by Jaclyn Leduc in Video Accessibility
There's a litigation frenzy in the online retail world. ECommerce accessibility lawsuits are popping up frequently due to access barriers on retail sites. Brands like Glossier, Nordstrom, and Warby Parker are three among many retailers that have been hit by a web…
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This stunning apartment with a large bright living room and gorgeous open-plan modern integrated kitchen also comes with underfloor heating throughout. The apartment also boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with an excellent glass balcony and amazing views.
The apartment shares the facilities of the residents' gym, residents' lounge, and the comfort and security of the concierge services.
Hoola is set within the heart of the Royal Docks regeneration vision. Close to the forthcoming Asian Business Port, Silvertown Quays and Crossrail station, within proximity to Excel and London City Airport, and a stone's throw from the Emirates Airline Cable Car.
Transport Links include minutes' walk to Royal Victoria (DLR Line) and new Crossrail Interchange. A short walk to Canning Town station on Jubilee line. Easy access to Canary Wharf, the City and the West End.
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package org.apache.flink.connector.jdbc.internal.executor;

import org.apache.flink.annotation.Internal;
import org.apache.flink.connector.jdbc.internal.converter.JdbcRowConverter;
import org.apache.flink.connector.jdbc.statement.FieldNamedPreparedStatement;
import org.apache.flink.connector.jdbc.statement.StatementFactory;
import org.apache.flink.table.data.RowData;

import java.sql.Connection;
import java.sql.ResultSet;
import java.sql.SQLException;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.function.Function;

import static org.apache.flink.util.Preconditions.checkNotNull;

/**
 * {@link JdbcBatchStatementExecutor} that provides upsert semantics by updating row
 * if it exists and inserting otherwise. Only used in Table/SQL API.
 */
@Internal
public final class TableInsertOrUpdateStatementExecutor implements JdbcBatchStatementExecutor<RowData> {

	private final StatementFactory existStmtFactory;
	private final StatementFactory insertStmtFactory;
	private final StatementFactory updateStmtFactory;

	private final JdbcRowConverter existSetter;
	private final JdbcRowConverter insertSetter;
	private final JdbcRowConverter updateSetter;

	private final Function<RowData, RowData> keyExtractor;

	private transient FieldNamedPreparedStatement existStatement;
	private transient FieldNamedPreparedStatement insertStatement;
	private transient FieldNamedPreparedStatement updateStatement;

	public TableInsertOrUpdateStatementExecutor(
			StatementFactory existStmtFactory,
			StatementFactory insertStmtFactory,
			StatementFactory updateStmtFactory,
			JdbcRowConverter existSetter,
			JdbcRowConverter insertSetter,
			JdbcRowConverter updateSetter,
			Function<RowData, RowData> keyExtractor) {
		this.existStmtFactory = checkNotNull(existStmtFactory);
		this.insertStmtFactory = checkNotNull(insertStmtFactory);
		this.updateStmtFactory = checkNotNull(updateStmtFactory);
		this.existSetter = checkNotNull(existSetter);
		this.insertSetter = checkNotNull(insertSetter);
		this.updateSetter = checkNotNull(updateSetter);
		this.keyExtractor = keyExtractor;
	}

	@Override
	public void prepareStatements(Connection connection) throws SQLException {
		existStatement = existStmtFactory.createStatement(connection);
		insertStatement = insertStmtFactory.createStatement(connection);
		updateStatement = updateStmtFactory.createStatement(connection);
	}

	@Override
	public void addToBatch(RowData record) throws SQLException {
		processOneRowInBatch(keyExtractor.apply(record), record);
	}

	private void processOneRowInBatch(RowData pk, RowData row) throws SQLException {
		if (exist(pk)) {
			updateSetter.toExternal(row, updateStatement);
			updateStatement.addBatch();
		} else {
			insertSetter.toExternal(row, insertStatement);
			insertStatement.addBatch();
		}
	}

	private boolean exist(RowData pk) throws SQLException {
		existSetter.toExternal(pk, existStatement);
		try (ResultSet resultSet = existStatement.executeQuery()) {
			return resultSet.next();
		}
	}

	@Override
	public void executeBatch() throws SQLException {
		updateStatement.executeBatch();
		insertStatement.executeBatch();
	}

	@Override
	public void closeStatements() throws SQLException {
		for (FieldNamedPreparedStatement s : Arrays.asList(existStatement, insertStatement, updateStatement)) {
			if (s != null) {
				s.close();
			}
		}
	}
}


The World Bank's mission is to lift countries out of extreme poverty. Few would say China fits that description these days. It's technically eligible for World Bank loans. But as NPR's Jason Beaubien reports, some people question whether China really needs the money.
JASON BEAUBIEN, BYLINE: China has cash reserves of some $3 trillion, yet continues to borrow significant amounts of money each year from the World Bank. Under the bank's rules, once a nation's per capita income tops $7,000, they're supposed to get weaned off the World Bank's subsidized loans. China passed that threshold in 2016.
BEAUBIEN: The World Bank has specific issues that it's trying to influence globally, and one of them is climate change.
SCOTT MORRIS: China's the world's largest polluter today, and the biggest single category of expenditures for the World Bank is in this area.
BEAUBIEN: That's Scott Morris, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development and the lead author of a new report on World Bank lending to China. He found that 38 percent of loans to China over the last three years were focused on what the bank calls global public goods, issues that extend beyond China's borders such as climate change, smokestack emissions and other industrial pollution. The fear is that if the World Bank disengages, China will scale back some of these environmental efforts. Morris says China recently has also turned to the bank for money for a wide range of projects involving education, agriculture and roads. It borrowed $200 million for a port and shipping container logistics park on the Yangtze River. There was even a loan to support heritage-based sustainable tourism.
As the United Kingdom (UK) heads towards a possible "no deal" Brexit, the uncertainty surrounding the terms of the UK's imminent departure from the European Union (EU) is making waves as far away as Southeast Asia.
The German Development Institute, a think tank, recently estimated in a report that Cambodia could be one of the world's biggest losers in the event of a "no-deal" Brexit. As many as 1.7 million people living in developing nations could descend into "extreme poverty" in the event, the think tank claimed.
According to a recent report by the Centre for Global Development (CGD), a think tank, the "best-case scenario" for developing nations is that the UK quickly amends its existing cross-border legislation before March 29 so that its tariffs and duties for poorer nations simply replicate those of the EU's preferential trade deals, like the EBA scheme.
This is not too difficult, the report states, but as "Brexit congests the parliamentary business schedule severely" politicians might not find the necessary time to make these changes. "Under this worst-case scenario, following no-deal, developing countries would lose all preferential access to the UK and face much higher…tariff rates," it added.
Yet the stark question is whether trade with the world's poorest nations, including Cambodia, is actually high on the list of the UK government's priories right now – or even on that list. In 2016, the UK's bilateral trade with Southeast Asia was worth around $41.8 billion. Around 68% of that trade was done with just three countries: Singapore (36.1%), Thailand (17.1%) and Vietnam (14.9%). Trade with Cambodia might be important for Phnom Penh, but its negligible for London.
The Eurasian Pole of Inaccessibility is the point farthest from a sea or ocean on the planet.
Located in China just east of the border with Kazakhstan, the pole gets you at least 2,500km from the nearest coastline into an expanse of white steppe and blue-beige mountain that is among the least populated places on earth.
Here, among some of the last surviving pastoral nomads in Central Asia, the largest infrastructure project in the history of the world is growing.
Critics have described the BRI as a new kind of colonialism or even part of a strategy of "debt-trap diplomacy," seducing cash-poor countries with infrastructure projects that are unlikely to generate enough revenue to cover the interest on the loans that funded them.
That is the unhappy situation at the China-funded port of Hambantota in Sri Lanka, which the China Harbour Engineering Company took over after Sri Lanka fell behind on debt service.
The Center for Global Development lists eight countries that face high risk of "debt distress" from BRI projects that they can't afford. Some experts view the camps and other security measures in Xinjiang as partly a reaction to the increased freight traffic now moving across the region.
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signed a national security presidential memorandum on Thursday officially launching the long-discussed White House women's economic empowerment initiative — the Women's Global Development and Prosperity initiative, or W-GDP.
While the first government initiative of its kind was applauded by several aid advocates, it also raised a number of questions about how it fits into the administration's broader foreign aid priorities, especially as the White House has repeatedly proposed cutting foreign aid budgets.
"But the third pillar is potentially more encouraging," Kenny said, adding that "quite what is being proposed in this area isn't yet clear." He suggested that there is a lot the U.S. can do to combat laws that require a man's permission to participate in the economy, own property, or leave the house, including making legal reforms a precondition of trade agreements and passing legislation that would push the private sector to work on these issues.
WASHINGTON — In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement on Wednesday that he will nominate David Malpass to be the next president of the World Bank, Malpass' record as a critic of the bank — and particularly of its relationship with China — has some staffers and development experts worried.
"As a Treasury official, Malpass has sought to unwind seemingly every aspect of the World Bank's relationship with China. As bank president, this would not be a viable posture toward his third-largest shareholder. Presumably, the Chinese will be seeking assurances about which Malpass they're going to get," Scott Morris, senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, wrote in an email to Devex.
Ivanka Trump, the daughter of the president and a senior White House adviser, announced a new global effort Thursday to help 50 million women in the developing world by 2025.
"This new initiative will for the first time coordinate America's commitment to one of the most undervalued resources in the developing world — the talent, ambition and genius of women," Trump wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal that announced the news. For the Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative, the U.S. government will team up with several private companies such as UPS and Pepsi to "facilitate complementary private-sector investments to achieve our shared goals," Trump said.
"$1 per woman, or rather $0.02 per woman, once you subtract the money WalMart and others will spend on glossy, self-congratulatory advertisements," Brad Simpson, a scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center, wrote on Twitter.
"If you ever doubted the Trump Administration's belief in aid effectiveness, think again: the new Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative provides $50m a year from USAID to economically empower 50 million women worldwide by 2025," Charles Kenny, a senior fellow at a Center for Global Development, wrote in his own tweet. "That's just a dollar a year each!" Kenny added.
Nancy Lee, a former U.S. Treasury official who is now a fellow at the Center for Global Development, agreed that the $50 million in initial government funding is notably small, but she said she hoped that it could have a larger effect.
The Trump administration continues chipping away at the multilateral institutions it derides as "globalist," preparing to nominate as soon as Wednesday David Malpass, a World Bank critic, to become the next president of that very institution.
Malpass, currently the undersecretary for international affairs at the U.S. Treasury Department and a former chief economist at Bear Stearns investment bank, has faithfully echoed President Donald Trump's denunciations of multilateralism run amok, taking aim at institutions such as the World Trade Organization and the International Criminal Court.
Between his criticism of the bank's practices and culture and his drive at Treasury to reduce U.S. financial contributions to the World Bank, "it's hard to spin him as a friendly leader for the institution," Morris said.
Others noted that, while China may not need the money made available by the World Bank, those loans can nudge Beijing in directions that are broadly beneficial. Many of the World Bank loans, noted Morris of the Center for Global Development, are directed at efforts to reduce carbon emissions in China, the world's biggest polluter. "China doesn't necessarily need the money, it's more the incentives those loans create," he said.
At the same time, the World Bank has worked with China on President Xi Jinping's signature project, the $1 trillion or more Belt and Road infrastructure program, in order to boost financial transparency and improve the quality of the projects that Beijing is underwriting—an effort that Malpass has been critical of.
"Malpass will certainly affect the relationship with China—what role will his World Bank play?" Morris asked.
NEW DELHI — The Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently facing the most severe Ebola outbreak in its history, with over 400 deaths confirmed since August, according to the World Health Organization. Much hope is pinned on a new vaccine — not yet licensed, but described by WHO as "safe and protective" — which has so far been used to immunize more than 60,000 people deemed most at risk of infection.
But one key group is denied access: Since the vaccine has not been tested for use during pregnancy, it is not being offered to pregnant women.
Carleigh Krubiner, a policy fellow at the Center for Global Development and one of the lead authors of a recent report on maternal immunization, noted that pregnant and breastfeeding women are often at greater risk of exposure to the virus, because of caregiving responsibilities and proximity with children. "There's significant fear that's been documented among women [in DRC] who are unable to receive the vaccine and know they're at disproportionate risk of exposure just given some of the social roles," she told Devex.
Even as recently as the West Africa Ebola outbreak of 2014-2016, opportunities to "gather more robust data on pregnancy," which could have helped to protect pregnant women the next time around, were missed, Krubiner said.
"The development community [as funders and advocates] really does hold a lot of power to reshape the agenda in a way that is much more inclusive to address the needs of pregnant women and their babies," Krubiner said.
While a small but rising number of vaccines are now being developed specifically for use during pregnancy, pregnant women are still rarely included in the development of vaccines targeted at more general populations. But with increasing attention being paid to vaccine research for epidemics — through initiatives such as the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, a public-private coalition that aims to speed up vaccine research, and WHO's blueprint for research and development — there is an opportunity for change, Krubiner said.
"There's a lot of effort right now to try and bring to market new and innovative vaccines so that the next time there is an outbreak of Lassa fever or Nipah virus or even Ebola we will have more tools at our disposal … All of those efforts that are happening now can be leveraged to proactively include pregnant women in the response," she said.


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Self-described 'television prankster' John Safran confirms that he's a major writing talent with his second book. Here, he embeds himself with Australian political extremists and attempts to tease out the many contradictions between what they do and what they publicly stand for. Like his professional doppelgangers, Jon Ronson and Louis Theroux, Safran has a gift for eliciting information from his subjects, by way of his unthreatening, yet relentlessly questioning persona. Most of the time, this works even when his subjects know who he is. A central thread of the book concerns the circular way he and his subjects use each other to craft their own messages. For example, an Italian-Aboriginal anti-Islam activist (Safran discovers the movement to be surprisingly 'multi-ethnic') entices Safran into smoking a joint with him, then posts photos on social media, implying he's on their team.
Safran has a rare gift for deadpan, often observational, humour ('I've been into racists since high school'), which he blends with serious dissections and open questioning of the political landscape. While his sympathies are small 'l' liberal, he doesn't let this pre-empt his opinion, or distort his observations. His perspective as a Jewish Australian adds a fascinating dimension, including comparisons between the Qu'ran and the Torah (with the help of a rabbi) and reflections on the resurgence of anti-Semitism alongside anti-Islam.


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Entertainment - Anime - Gintama: The Semi-Final Release Date, Preview, And Other Details
Gintama: The Semi-Final Release Date, Preview, And Other Details
Harsh Rana
Gintama: The Semi-Final Release Date, Preview, And Other Details: It looks like Gintama is just trolling with their fans at their point. Just when everyone was ready for the final movie to come out and they can say goodbye to their favorite anime, The official Twitter page of the anime announced 2 special episode prologue for the final movie. Gintama: The Semi-Final is a special is a two-episode series that will serve as a prequel to the final film. Gintama: The Final will be the last movie in the series. The movie is based on the manga but will also feature some new story elements to the viewers. A new visual for the Semi-Final was also released.
1 Gintama: The Final Movie Plot
1.1 Gintama: The Semi-Final Plot
1.2 Gintama: The Semi-Final Release Date
1.3 Gintama: The Semi-Final Cast And Characters
Gintama: The Final Movie Plot
The FINAL MOVIE will be the end of the Gintama saga. It will continue from the last movie, Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya. It was a time-traveling saga where Gintoki was killed, and White Curse attacked the world. The movie ended when Gintoki and the white demon defeat the Emmi and the reunification of Gintoki, Kagura, and Shinpachi.
The movie's main plot has not been revealed yet so we can't say anything for sure. But the movie is being made with the full co-operation from Gintama writer Hideaki Sorachi. So, we can say that the movie will follow the chapters of the manga, and it is going to be a hell of a ride.
Also Read: Dr. Stone Season 2 Release Date Announced, Plot, Trailer, and Where To Watch?
Gintama: The Semi-Final Plot
Just like the Finale, there has been no revelation regarding the plot of these special prequel episodes. The production house or anyone related to the movie has been silent regarding the plot. But all of them has praised the movie and told everyone that every fan is going to love the film. So, we can expect the same for these prequel episodes. And to be honest, at this point no one is going to hate Gintama.
Gintama: The Semi-Final Release Date
The two episodes will release on January 15, 2021, and January 20, 2021, respectively in Japan. It is kind of confusing and funny as the prequel episodes will release right after the movie. The movie is going to release on January 8, 2021, alongside a novel based on the final movie itself. The worldwide release date is yet to be announced and we will update you as soon as we get some new information.
Title of the new Gintama anime special edition has been decided!
"GINTAMA THE SEMI-FINAL"
1/15(Fri) Episode 1 and 1/20(Wed.) Episode 2 from 19:00
All 2 episodes will be available exclusively on dTV
The delivery of the prequel after the release of the movie 😂 pic.twitter.com/ekVWosfjZp
— Jec Yorozuya 🙏Silver Soul🙏 (@7jeeeeeeec) December 4, 2020
Gintama: The Semi-Final Cast And Characters
The cast of the Semi-Final will be the same as the Final movie. The good news for fans is that the previous cast members will reprise their role for the upcoming film. With Tomokazu Sugita as Gintoki, Daisuke Sakaguchi as Shinpaci, and Rie Kugimiya as Kagura.
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The film is being directed by Chizuru Miyawaki. Warner Bros Japan is producing the movie, Hideaki Sorachi, himself is working on a brand new visual for the film. The other staff members are yet to be revealed and we will update you as soon as we get some new information.
As of now, there are no details on how to stream these special episodes. But we will update you as soon as something is announced. So keep an eye out here.
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Recently there has been a great deal of controversy about GMOs. GMO stands for "genetically modified organism". A GMO is a plant or animal that has been genetically engineered with DNA from some other organism. The other organism might be a plant or animal or even a bacterium or virus. With rare exceptions the resulting combinations of genes from different species cannot occur in nature or be produced by traditional crossbreeding.
A large number of GMOs have been produced for biological and biomedical research, experimental medicine, and production of pharmaceutical drugs. The most famous of these is insulin, which used to be extracted from slaughtered pigs and cows but is now produced primarily from genetically modified bacteria. This GMO insulin is based on the human genome, and is both safer and much cheaper than that derived from slaughterhouses.
The GMOs which cause the most controversy are food crops which have been engineered to withstand direct application of herbicide or to produce their own insecticide or to have increased nutritional value or increased yield or greater resistance to adverse environmental conditions. Generally, for the farmer, this is a good thing. The opposition to GMOs falls mostly into one of three categories: (1) some people claim that GMOs have harmful effects on human diet or health; (2) there are claims that genetically modified plants may have harmful environmental consequences; (3) there are concerns that GM foods may introduce new allergens into the diet. Curiously enough, the most common mechanism for artificially injecting DNA into a plant is by use of a bacterium which in its natural state already has the ability to inject DNA into plants as part of its metabolism. Agrobacterium tumefaciens in the wild causes a plant disease called crown gall disease. It does so by inserting some of its own DNA into plants it infects. Manipulation in the lab removes the disease-causing DNA from this bacterium and substitutes DNA which enhances the invaded plant's ability to resist herbicides or produce insecticide [usually Bt], or be better able to thrive during adverse environmental conditions, such as drought or salty soils.
Despite the fact that there is broad scientific consensus that foods derived from GM crops are no more harmful than non-GM foods, there is a significant minority opinion that GM foods have not been adequately tested and some, mostly anecdotal, evidence of potential harm. Researching these reputedly harmful effects through a literature search is made particularly difficult since most of the published and on-line sources of information are sensationalist and make scary claims not properly documented by reference to verifiable scientific studies. The other side of the question, sources that are supposed to show that GM crops are safe and pose no harm, are almost as bad, as very few properly peer-reviewed studies are cited. The one instance where it was properly documented that GM plants might be harmful to health was a study of GM potatoes. As a result, GM potatoes were never introduced to the commercial market.
One area where it has been shown that some GM crops have had an adverse effect on the environment is in the accidental transfer of herbicide-resistant genes to weed species, resulting in weeds unaffected by ordinary herbicide spraying, which is causing farmers to use more herbicide, which has its own unintended effects. Herbicide-resistant weeds have been reported in 80 different crops in 63 countries. Some of these weeds have evolved herbicide resistance on their own and some have managed to pick up the resistance genes from GM domestic crops.
Another area of concern is what effect GM crops may have on helpful insects. For example, genes introduced into plants which cause them to produce Bt poison, which kills caterpillars, has the unintended side effect of killing many natural pollinators, including honey bees. But the biggest push among the general public is for labeling of foods which have some content derived from GM sources. Member countries of the European Union, for example, must follow strict labeling regulations. "All food products that make direct use of GMOs at any point in their production are subjected to labeling requirements, regardless of whether or not GM content is detectable in the end product." In contrast, in the United States, there are no federal requirements for GM labels. There is political pressure from some groups to require the US to adopt the European Union standards. Not surprisingly, most food producers and distributors in this country resist this pressure.


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"Disconnected youth" are young adults between 16 and 24 years old that are neither working nor studying. This is a population that has been poorly served by the education system, often failing to retain them as students. As a result, they reach the labor force without the academic and soft skills that would enable them to become self-sufficient.
CAHS has long worked in programs that support this population (developmental and adult education, apprenticeships). Now with Opportunity Connecticut we will be looking at the structural causes behind theses disparities.


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First A350-1000 for Air Caraïbes Delivered
Air Caraibes A350-1000 | Airbus
Air Caraïbes has taken delivery of its first A350-1000, the largest member of Airbus' new-generation A350 XWB Family, making it the first French operator of the type.
The airline plans to operate its A350-1000s alongside its three A350-900s and six A330s on routes from Paris to the French Caribbean.
The new aircraft will seamlessly integrate into Air Caraïbes' existing fleet thanks to Airbus' unique fleet commonality and provide the airline with additional flexibility. In total, Groupe Dubreuil has three A350-1000s on order.
Air Caraïbes' A350-1000 are configured in a three-class layout with 429 seats (24 "Madras" Business, 45 in "Caraïbes" Premium Economy and 360 in "Soleil" Economy). All A350 XWBs are equipped with a quiet and comfortable Airspace cabin with a new lighting system, which strengthens the sense of passenger wellbeing and relaxation on long-haul flights.
At the end of November 2019, the A350 XWB Family had received 959 firm orders from 51 customers worldwide, making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever.
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In Malaga, ordering a coffee is certainly an art! And not only that, it is also a challenge.
The Torcal of Antequera: a geological labyrinth in Malaga.
Malaga hides a magic place, although it is actually a true stranger: the Torcal of Antequera.


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A tow-plow removes snow on a Missouri highway.
Kansas City area drivers may not love multi-inch snowfalls but since 2005 they have stood a better chance of getting through it. That was the first time something called a "tow-plow" showed up on highways and it was created in Kansas City as one-of-kind. Since those days, its use has spread to other parts of the county.
The contraption is pulled behind a truck instead of pushed from the front.
"We built more and more lanes and we had to provide snow removal services on those lanes," says Bob Lannert. So he came up with a better idea: use fewer than half the people and trucks.
Lannert was a farmer, and worked his way through engineering college as an ironworker. He knew how to make things out of metal and joined MoDOT and had an idea in the late 1990s.
"The thinking was, lets double the production of an operator, plow at least twice as wide so that we can get more done and release some of those trucks out of the gangs or the multiple truck gangs and go plow ramps and other things," says Lannert.
Those are words of the inventor.
The plow stuck out lengthwise behind a dump truck. A throw of some switches and it was coming out from behind the truck like a big wing. Twenty five feet wide, about double the width of a regular front snowplow.
One driver, not five. Economical. Other states are using them too, like Minnesota and Tennessee.
"The tow-plow started in Kansas City, Missouri and was duplicated in St. Louis and rural interstates and Missouri has 80-some on the road now, the most of any state in the nation," says Lannert.
Steve Porter at MoDOT's area office says as good as it is, a snow packed traffic jam can spoil the whole Bob Lannert concept.
Porter says even the best snow moving system in the world won't work when the highway is choked with unmoving cars and trucks.
Bob Lannert got a patent on his plow, retired he now oversees private making of them and teaching new owners how to use them.
Even though he is retired, Lannert keeps track of what the weather is doing. It's more like a mission, looking for newer and better ways to combat highway snow.
A look out the window may give you a better view of the picture he draws.
A winter storm that is expected to move across the Kansas City metro area Tuesday has prompted the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDot) to urge people to stay home, if possible.
"This storm is forecast to shape up much like the heavy snow we faced nearly a year ago," said MoDOT engineer Dan Niec, in a release Monday.
Niec said in February 2013 many employers sent workers home midday after they realized how heavy the snow was falling, clogging highways and interstates and bringing snow removal efforts to a standstill.


Does Workers' Comp Pay for Pain & Suffering?
You've been hurt at work, and the pain and suffering you've experienced have been real. Physical pain and mental suffering, strains on your finances and personal relationships, and a general sense that your life is spinning out of control are often part of recovering from a work injury.
So when it comes time to settle your workers' compensation case, you might think you'll be paid for all the pain and suffering you've gone through. Unfortunately, that is incorrect.
Fair or not, the law doesn't require insurance companies to pay you for pain and suffering when you are hurt on the job. So it's important to try to make sure the insurance company is paying you the full benefits the law does require. Sadly, we have seen some insurance companies seemingly work overtime just to save themselves money by denying you the benefits you are owed. Here are actual stories of this type of bad behavior.
Workers' compensation pays you for three kinds of benefits: a partial wage benefit, the cost of medical treatment, and the value of any permanent loss of use of your injured body part. Click here to find out more about your benefits payments.
When you're hurt on the job and are unable to work while you recover, the law requires the insurance company to pay you a weekly wage benefit. The benefit is supposed to be two thirds of your average weekly wage. Often, some insurance companies will drag their feet in sending you these checks. Other times, some insurance companies may pay you less than you are entitled to receive.
Some insurance companies may also try to delay your medical treatment. The law is clear that if you are hurt on the job, the insurance company must pay for treatment that your authorized doctor recommends. But some insurance companies have been known to try to dodge this responsibility. We have seen many simply refuse to authorize treatment or attempt to send you to another doctor who they think will be more conservative about your treatment.
At the end of your claim, a doctor may decide that you suffer from some permanent disability. You are entitled to payment for this disability. Again, some insurance companies may try to save money by sending you to a doctor who they think may give an opinion about your disability that is more favorable to the insurance company.
The workers' compensation laws in North Carolina are very complex. Because you can receive only limited damages in a workers' compensation case, it's important to seek the advice of an experienced workers' compensation attorney. With over 20 years of experience handling workers' comp claims, the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin can work with you to try to maximize your recovery and push the insurance company to pay everything required under the law.
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Sad but true, the insurance companies do not have to pay you for pain and suffering, and the law lets them get away with that. But that is not good enough for the insurance companies. They may try to add insult to injury by trying to deny you the benefits the law does allow you.
We fight to try to make sure that doesn't happen. Contact us or call 1-866-900-7078 if you have been hurt on the job, and we can discuss the benefits you may be owed and the best way to try to make the insurance company pay.
Michael Roessler joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in 2015, handling workers' compensation cases. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Roessler represented personal injury and workers' compensation clients for more than five years. He is an adjunct professor of Political Science at Queens University of Charlotte, where he has taught pre-law since 2010.
Mr. Roessler earned his J.D., with honors, from the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill and a B. A. from Queens University of Charlotte, where he double majored in History and Political Science.
In law school, Mr. Roessler received numerous awards and honors. He was selected to join both regional and national Holderness Moot Court teams and the Broun National Trial Team, where he and his team were national quarterfinalists.
Originally Mr. Roessler set out to pursue a journalism career. He wrote multiple news articles and opinion columns for the Mooresville Tribune (NC) and the Independent Tribune (Concord-Kannapolis, NC). However, after befriending some local attorneys who were advocating for the more marginalized members of his community, he realized his passion lay with those members of society. Soon after, he enrolled in law school and became an attorney in an effort to help advocate for those individuals' rights.


to tail. Underside of short tail banded black and white, with a large prominant white band, and smaller pale terminal edge. An additional band (near the rump) was evident on the upperside of the tail. Feet were yellow.
over the riparian area, and was harassed by a Sharp-shinned Hawk.
Behavior: We noticed it when it called, as it was being harrassed by a Sharp-shinned Hawk. It soared over the Lytle Ranch house and parking area for several minutes before we lost sight of it soaring down the Beaver Dam Wash.
how were they eliminated: Red-tailed Hawk: larger and have black on leading edge of patagium.
Common Black-Hawk: also larger but have similar banded tail, however wings and body are dark.
Swainson's Hawk (light-morph): larger with more narrow pointed wings. They do have white wing linings however flight feathers are dark (rather than only trailing edge).
Red-shouldered Hawk: similar in size, however multiple bands on tail and underwing is two-toned (darker linings and paler flight feathers). In addition all these species have different vocalizations.
Previous experience with this & similar species: I've seen both Broad-winged and Red-shouldered Hawks many times over the last 10 years.
Additional comments: Description is taken from notes and very rough sketch completed immediately after viewing this hawk.


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Kennedy Brooks (born October 8, 1998) is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma.

Early years
Brooks attended Mansfield High School in Mansfield, Texas. During his high school career he had 7,658 yards and 96 touchdowns. As a senior in 2016, he was the recipient of the Landry Award as the top player in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. He committed to the University of Oklahoma to play college football.

College career
Kennedy missed his first season at Oklahoma in 2017 with a shoulder injury and redshirted. He returned from the injury in 2018, to rush for 1,056 yards on 119 carries with 12 touchdowns.

College statistics

Professional career

On April 30, 2022, Brooks was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles following the 2022 NFL Draft. He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on November 29. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 19, 2023.

References

External links
 Philadelphia Eagles bio
Oklahoma Sooners bio

Living people
1998 births
People from Mansfield, Texas
Players of American football from Texas
Sportspeople from the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex
American football running backs
Oklahoma Sooners football players
Philadelphia Eagles players


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What do you think of "V"?
How do you guys like "V"? What's your favorite part?
What do you think doesn't work?
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Stephanie Gunther says:
V is a fantastic show. I watched the original when I was a kid, and am now hooked on the new V.
I'd love to find out more about the Joshua character and how it is that he became Fifth Column, how he got to such a high position, and why Anna obviously trusts him. I love the plot twist that Lisa is becoming human. That will get more and more interesting. The Chad Decker character is intruiging because you don't know which way he'll end up flipping. Will he stick with the V's once he finds out what they are up to. The human/Ryan resistance is very convincing and Hobbes is a great addition to them. I totally cheer for them.
I'd say the one thing that I find off is that the humans seem a bit too guillible and eager to buy into the V's (except the resistance of course).
Keep up the great work!!
Best wishes from Toronto. 🙂
Neve says:
For me it is very well done.
I remember the old series, she was beautiful but naive ..!
Anna is a very defined character and Morena is great. But of course Joshua rules 🙂
It 's the most troubled character for me. So close to the enemy.
This last episode (in Italy the 9th) opens many different scenarios, I'm curious!
Expectations are very high.
For me, the only character not defined is the reporter, but perhaps redeem himself soon!
however it is an extremely well made series, with great special effects and psychological tension. Congrats!
My opinion, the good things are:
#1 The show is pure escapism and entertainment. I don't watch alot of TV but v is one of the few shows i genuinly enjoy and it gives me "time out" from the real world.
#2 for the most part the acting is brilliant and believable and the characters are being "fleshed out" so the audience can fell an empathy with them (yes, even the "bad" characters).
#3 it is good old fashion good v's evil and the show captures what i think is the essence of the age old saying "all it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing" – and to go slightly deeper, that yes, one person can make a difference.
#4 slightly deeper, the sreies
the bad things are:
#1 the series is so fast paced (not in relation to storyline which is quite easy to pick up, but in relation to the growth and development of the characters) that if i miss an episode (insert gasps of shock, horror and disbelief here) due to my travel commitments, i feel as though i have missed something crucial/pivitol to the overall character development and therefore, future catalysts.
#2 i find that Lourdes Benedicto (who plays valerie) over-acts and can find her performance somewhat grating (this is just my opinion). not saying she isn't a good actress, there is just something about her performance in contrast to all the other actors which is not as believable and easy to watch.
p.s. the only other thing that doesn't work for me is that we do not get to see enough of joshua – had to put that in. this is a fan site after-all.
goku says:
I enjoy V. You of course do a great job playing Joshua. I also know that this show is truthful in its message(s). There are reptilian aliens living among us and have for hundreds of years, if not longer. I know that we will be visited by aliens very soon, but before they just land we will first be given a message from the leaders of the world about ufos and alien visitation. All of this will happen very soon, before 2012, because 2012 is the end. What is your view/belief on the 2012 issue/subject?
Ever since the first episode I've been hooked. The show really knows how to give you a cliffhanger until the next episode. Honestly, there are so many great supporting actors and actresses that we don't get to see alot. I think that they all have so much to offer to the story. Especially your character, I'd like to see more interaction with the fifth column across all the ships.
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i loved the original series as well as this new one of v…so far we know of what joshua is capable of doing or trying to do…i still think lisa will become more efficient and aware with the fifth column. joshua should trust his instincts and ask lisa to join the fifth column…v is my all time favorite and i don't see myslef watching any other show after hours…the acting is very believable and it keeps me at the edge of my seat…however…chad the reporter should pick a side…i would think joshua would be in longer i hope cause he's an awsome character…one of the good guys….keep it coming along mark…love the show…
amk says:
Not just saying this for your benefit…the Joshua charecter is more substantial than the screentime he's given. At this point I'm just hoping to see the show back next year. If it does make it back, I hope Joshua is treated as a more central chartecter.
inkasrain says:
I'm sure this sounds ingratiating, given the forum, but Joshua has been the only reason I've been watching "V" for a while now- I don't think I would have come back after the third episode if it hadn't been for "The fifth column says hello," which hooked me like an albacore tuna. He's the only character who strikes me as truly mysterious and complex; neither his goals or his motivations are entirely clear, and that provides an intrigue that other areas of the show seem (to me) to be lacking.
I think part of the problem might be that the resistance, at this point, has not really faced their enemy. They haven't been fighting the Vs, they're fighting things *about* the Vs– the health centers, Anna's broadcasts, things like that. Joshua actually represents the real fight– directly acting against Dale, against Anna's sympathy screenings, etc. This also makes him much more interesting than the rest of the cast, simply because he's drawing blood while the resistance is at best a tickle under Anna's chin.
Anyway, I don't mean to completely diss the show; it really has bunches of potential, and can definitely still deliver some gutting moments (like Georgie's death, or Anna's insanely creepy mating scene.) I just want to see more of that, and less running around various areas of "New York" (sorry, as a NYer, I just don't buy it for a second, but that's really a TV problem and not one specific to "V") doing things that don't seem to make very much of a difference.
Oh well. One girl's opinion! Keep up the awesome work, Mark!
i totally agree with what inkasrain is saying…that was my favorite part when joshua told dale "the fifth column says hello"…that got me more into v…if it wasn't for joshua too…ryan and the others wouldn't have anything…so i believe joshua is as important to the show as well…
I think V is great, Joshua plays a very good part in it, I agree with the other person. If it weren't for Joshua it would be abit rubbish, I just don't know how he hasn't been caught yet lol. Good job Mark, take it easy mate.
LONG LIVE THE FIFTH COLUMN! =D lol
My favorite part is when Joshua says to Lisa. I will ask for help someday and expect you to do the same to me. Thought it was awesome.
The show is very well executed, slick, and polished for this go around of the series. It does feel a wee bit rushed at times. Really like the concept of your character being a double agent under Anna's nose. Didn't know you sang until i found your website. WoW! i'm impressed!
Hello Mark, I think that V is beautiful! is filled with action and mystery! is one of my favorite TV shows!I can not say what my favorite episode because are all beautiful! and you are fantastic! I can not wait to see the next episodes!
hi mark, i think that the original series was a little sarcastic, but as good as well.
this new v is fantastic, i really enjoy so much and you are amazing as joshua.
joshua is really important to the fifth column, soon he would deserve more scenes. waiting the next season!!
OzAnt says:
We are loving "V" in Australia, was good to see my home town of Sydney popping up…as far as the series goes, I think the Scientific community of the world would have played a bigger part in the interactions with Visitors – you know, physicists and doctors..they have been oddly absent in the show so far. Keep up the good work however Mark. Come visit soon!
Everything's perfect:cliffhanger at the end.
Maybe,it's probably done on purpose but i look forward to see the V in V:)
Jnickj6 says:
I love "V" and have loved every incarnation of the series. However, this 2009/2010 series is by far, superior. Anna is the villain that you love to hate. While I care for the other characters and what happens to them, I feel the most sympathy for Joshua. His character is plays off as cool and controlled, but there is the slightest flicker of emotion and feeling behind his eyes. Very craftily played! I truly hope that ABC delivers another season, at least, to provide closure.
I hope the series is not canceled. Just read several sites that say there is a good chance!!! I am hooked. I have the original series on video, and watch it all the time when I need to touch that inner nerd. ha! And the reason why I found this site was because Joshua, of course, is my favorite character. In this, discovered your music which I like, too. Hope V continues! LOVE IT!
Hi Mark, Joshua is one of my favorite characters on the show.
You definitely look the part and I think you're a perfect addition, that should be continued for quite some time.
I wasn't aware that you were a music artist, so all the better now. 🙂
Ditto most of the things that have been said. My favorite part, being a therapist, is the emotional development of the characters. Watching the humans grow is interesting, but it is more fascinating watching the V's acquire "human" emotion. Joshua is a great study because he is so absolutely emotionless most of the time; the smallest smile or reaction goes a long way. The same for Lisa, but she appears to be moving faster, maybe because her charter is not so clandestine. Thanks for a wonderful show I look forward to watching every week!! Note: My husband is advising a 12-step group for my withdrawl when the season ends 🙁
motherof2 says:
thank you for your work on V
This blows the original out of the water.
Donald Currie says:
So far I am loving it. I was a huge fan of the original. The special effects, acting and story are all top notch. Very polished. Very high production value all around. The story in this re-imagining is much better than the original (So is the acting) This one really throws you twists and turns! I honestly build up an affinity to a character and then they become evil!
You are doing a fantastic job! Joshua is very likeable!
I hope for many more seasons!
I've never seen the original miniseries but I quite enjoy the new one. You will be happy to know btw that Joshua and you are a HUGE fan favorite on V message boards. Someone on another V message board just called Joshua their "new tv boyfriend", ha! 🙂 I really hope ABC picks up the show for another season.
What I love about the show is how much underdogs the good guys/Fifth Column are but they keep fighting the good fight. I love the tension and danger and action. Must say though that I cannot stand the Chad Decker character, he seems like such a twat and I wish we'd finally get an idea of whose side he's on exactly because I can't tell!
mark…that is awsome how joshua introduced himself to agent evans…i think lisa is already with the fifth column…v is getting good…my favorite part so far…
mengya says:
favorite part: Joshua
Lady M' says:
I was a huge fan of the original 80's series. I rememeber my parents banning me from watching it. I used to sneak out to my best friends place and watch it with her. I will admit that my opinion is jaded having known the first rendition of this sci-fi classic.
When I first heard of the series getting a reboot I was excited and a little apprehensive about whether it could hold up to the original. It took me about half of season 1 to start to like the reboot. I didnt think Anna was as interesting as Diana had been. But my opinion changed once she started getting evil and nasty. The only characters I felt anything for were Lisa and of course Joshua. Joshua was an instantly likeable character. I hope his character gets to do a lot more in the next seson. Maybe give him a mean streak.
Overall by the end of season one I gotta sdmit that the roboot knocked it out of the park.
John May Lives! 😉
Robert Brown says:
The season finale was excellent. So glad this one has good writers. With Anna experiencing emotion and her daughter being called queen by Joshua, next season should be full of plot twists and interesting story lines. Just hope Joshua doesn't get tortured too much.
I'm a huge fan of the show! It one of two shows that I tune into regularly(the other being SGU).
Joshua and Lisa are the best!
Mark I really hope they develop your character more. After his healing maybe her can reach the surface and join Erica and Father Jack?!
I love Ana! She's the one you love to hate and every time you think you have the upper hand on her you realize, "Its all part of her plan"
I want to slap Tyler sometimes! So naive!
Adam Weston says:
Favorite Part: Joshua, of course! He is one of the most believable characters (given the narrative circumstances) in that he is consistently stressed and somewhat brooding. It was so sad when he had to skin his lover earlier in the season. It doesn't hurt that he/you are a delicious treat for the eyes either! I hope he stays 5th Column, now that he has been brought back to life in the season finale.
DaisyBunnyko says:
I just think YOU are very charming XD
OUR favorite part: Joshua
I stand for all sisters at Baidu forum of V 😛
Mauro says:
the last episode when you are naked
I love the fact that is not a remake and more of a re-imagining of the older V. I like the attention to detail put into the series, the timeless and fashionable wardrobe of the Vs, the complexity of the ship (Best space ships I have seen on TV – I have seen plenty), the pace of the story, the different ways of story telling applied to the episodes, camera angles and movements that sometime make it look like a documentary (And therefore, quite scary, because it enhances tension), and of course, the acting! There are a lot of talented people and even the extras are great actors!
Xing says:
I don't like it. I love it !!! Apparently most of the Chinese girls like Joshua the most . I think he is brave, intelligent, compassion,and always be so peace.I just finished the last episode of the fist season last night.When I saw Joshua was dead I was so sad. Fortunately, he is back. Now I am worried about him, will he be the same guy we know, or he just has no humana feelingd no more. And I want to know the story why Joshua betrayed the V to become one of the fifth column. That would be a nice story,is there a girl involved in Joshua's life? Just looking forward to the next seanson and pray for Joshua.
I'm quite enjoying the show, but there's a few things I'd like to see changed:
– Tyler. Sorry, but the character just isn't up to scratch. He's supposed to be this significant emotional challenge for Lisa, but it comes across as very forced. I also think it'd be hard to find anyone who actually does like the character.
– Erica. I know powerful female characters are important and popular, but I think it's overdone and misses the mark more than it hits.
– Jack. More needed. Joel Gretsch is an excellent actor (compare V to the 4400 or Taken) with a good range and I'd like to see more opportunities for him to take centre stage. Occasionally, he reminds me a bit of Marc Singer's Donovan (mannerisms mostly).
– Joshua. One of my favourite characters (duh) who reminds me a lot of Martin from the original miniseries. If this is what the writers and yourself were aiming for Mark, I think you've done a good job. If not, I still think you've done well!
One the script/story front, I would've liked to have seen more of the 'modern facism' of the original (versus the quasi-religious aspect), but I'm hoping it goes more this way in the next season.
auzee says:
i really enjoy the show, sometimes wish there was more indepth sharing of what makes these people so strong in trying to defend the world. why is the fifth column so passionate about saving the humans? what happened prior and lead them to fight against their kind?
i enjoy the acting I have been a fan of some of the well known actors, now I am a fan of yours
carolynne spencer says:
As a kid I watched the original V with my parents, it was ok but it was one of those shows I was kind of forced to watch because everyone else in my family liked it. So when the new V came on I pretty much refused to watch it. In fact, I didnt watch it at all before it came back on this year. My sister however was hooked from the beginning and in passing I saw your character, fortunately you are eye catching and Joshua is amazing. Your character actually got me hooked and now I cant wait for season 1 to come out on dvd so I can catch up on everything I missed. I am so relieved Joshua was brought back at the end I might have had to quit watching it otherwise lol. Stay sweet and long live the fifth column!!!
Eustacia says:
It's really fantastic.
Joshua and Lisa are the perfect two. Oh, I don't mean man and woman that kind, I mean the kind like " A loyal brave liegeman and his yang crown princess".
And I do hope that Marcus bring Joshua back to life is NOT for torture him! And I really want to see Joshua fall in love with someone, it's better be a human woman.
PS, lots of us(fans from China) do hope Joshua and Lisa could become a couple (not include me).
Because they regard Tyler as having a "disable brain".
I was only mildly favorable watching V to begin with. I had only seen a few clips from the original series. But it has grown on me and I think the finale was very well written and integrated. All the characters served a purpose and their characters advanced in new ways.
Joshua is likeable for his integrity and commitment to values but unfortunately we don't get to know much about him or why he does what he does. I'd like to find out more next season.
My concerns are that the series will turn into a full on war between the Visitors and humans next season. What makes V interesting is the tension between the deceptive and scheming Visitors and the struggle for the 5th column to expose the truth. If it turned into a blatantly open war then V would be just another Sci-Fi show. I also think the character of Tyler is very flat and obnoxious (despite the actor who plays him). I wish he would evolve beyond being a spineless crybaby.
tyl says:
There should be a big story behind Joshua, so does Tylor.
Viktoriya says:
I think It's good project. You look fantastic)))So sweet))) I don't like that Anna killed Well, and when Erica shoot you. But I hope in next season you will fine))))
I want to see Joshua's backstory! I hope writers can include that, as well as how Lisa became queen. We need more interactions between him and her because they are interesting!
soulxedge says:
i fxckin' love V
I love V, and you are great in it, really hope we get to see much more of you in the next season!!
Hi Mark!! I love V! Especially your performance! Joshua has quickly become my friends and I's favorite character. I heard that in the episodes commentary on ABC that Joshua was indeed gay, do you think that will ever come up on the show? I hope so! It would be great for all of us gay fans!
Phil in Paris says:
When Joshua got shot by Erica, I turned off the TV in disbelief. I only saw the last fifteen minutes the next day… So, for me, V's finale was more thrilling than Lost's, Grey's anatomy's or Desperate Housewives' 🙂 Welcome back !
I think V is a great show, I'm looking forward to the next season…I like it when the fifth column is the center of the story, and the episode where John May appear, i was sad he actually was death =S
And I also liked when I realized that you were brought back to life =D
hi mark! one thing that stands out to me is that, as in much sci-fi/fantasy and genre stuff, there is always the danger of insufficient subtext and total dramatic flatness when there's a lot of exposition in the dialogue, particularly when so much of it is on-the-nose and caper-oriented ("what do they want?" "we have to stop them!" "don't make me do this!")… but the actors take a lot of stuff that could be laughable if it weren't in such good hands and make it really interesting. you play joshua with such restraint and such an interesting inner life that he's fascinating to watch — even when he's just standing there and thinking/observing.
i'd be interested in whatever you can share about your process (although you probably shouldn't!) 🙂 … but at any rate it's the performances and to some degree the very calculated pacing of the storytelling that i think lift "v" above what it could so easily have been. the judicious use of horror and sexuality to spice it up — but not too much — tells me that some very clever people put the series together. and the casting is obviously really good: they chose you and you're awesome! you've got this insane, effortless gravitas and you're a real pleasure to watch! all you have to do is stand there and smolder, and you just light up every scene you're in!
My favorite part is Joshua 🙂 Hope to se much more of him.
Tyler and Lisa together dosen´t work for me…Hope to se Lisa and Joshua fall in love..You look so nice together and I can se there is some chemistry..
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Home Event Movie Review WWE Screening Scooby-Doo WrestleMania Mystery Movie with WWE Superstars #RuhRohRaw #WWEMoms
Screening Scooby-Doo WrestleMania Mystery Movie with WWE Superstars #RuhRohRaw #WWEMoms
This past weekend we joined Scooby-Doo and some of the WWE Superstars for a special screening and world premiere of Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery Film.
Note: I was invited as media to this event. No other compensation was received. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.
We were both excited to attend this screening but for different reasons. My son is now getting into the Scooby-Doo cartoons so he was excited to see him live.
Meanwhile I grew up watching the Scooby-Doo cartoons and was amazed that this classic character has lasted and is still entertaining kids. Not only that but now he's wrestling with WWE Superstars!
Before the screening there was a meet and greet with some of the WWE Superstars including Sin Cara *swoon*, Triple H, Brodus Clay, AJ Lee, The Miz, Kane and Stephanie McMahon!
photo credit: WWE Twitter
Everyone was very nice and made time to pose for photos with the kids and their families, who swarmed the group. I don't do well in swarming groups so I don't have a photo with the rest of the WWE Superstars. Sorry!
But after the meet and greet, everyone (including the WWE Superstars) headed into Tribeca Cinemas theater to see Scooby-Doo WrestleMania Mystery Film.
So how was it?
It was really good. Scooby-Doo WrestleMania Mystery did an amazing job of mixing the feel of the classic Scooby-Doo mystery cartoons with the WWE wrestling world.
The story line was easy enough for young kids to follow but still entertaining for adults and any WWE fans. The movie was packed with adventure, mystery solving, some wrestling actions and humor! I got a kick out of the team using social media!
Scooby-Doo WrestleMania Mystery is the first collaboration between Warner Bros. and WWE and is now available on Blu-ray Combo ($29.98 SRP), DVD ($19.98 SRP) and Digital HD ($19.99 SRP)
When Shaggy and Scooby win tickets to WrestleMania, the entire gang travels in the Mystery Machine to WWE City to attend the epic event. However, when a mysterious ghostly bear appears and threatens to ruin the show, Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred work with WWE Superstars to solve the case.
It is an animated film starring Scooby-Doo and WWE superstars John Cena, Triple H, Sin Cara, Brodus Clay, AJ Lee, The Miz, Santino Marella and Kane.
WWE Chairman/CEO Vince McMahon is also animated in the movie, as are Big Show, Alberto Del Rio and Michael Cole.
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Masshole Mommy March 29, 2014 at 7:31 AM
That is the coolest thing ever. We LOVE Scooby in our house, so I have to get my boys that DVD. My kids know about wrestling, but have never watched it. This would be a good intro for them!
A Merican Punjaban PI March 29, 2014 at 9:48 AM
Looks like you guys had a lot of fun. I can't wait to participate in things like this when the babies in our family get a bit older.
Curby Aardvark March 29, 2014 at 2:53 PM
I had no idea that this was even a thing; I used to watch the WWE so much when I was a kid with my father. It's been years since i have watched it, I actually think this is a pretty cool idea. ;D
Jennifer Zimmerman March 29, 2014 at 4:45 PM
That is so cool. We'll have to be on the look out for this one!
becca March 29, 2014 at 7:59 PM
OMG I love Scooby Doo i'm so jealous you got to meet him. this really looked like an awesome time. So happy you got to go and take the little one with you.
mail4rosey March 29, 2014 at 9:49 PM
I'd love to check out the Mystery Machine. That looks like fun!
My youngest just hit the Scooby Doo stage so I am sure we will be seeing this. Before we moved, we lived next door to a family with a Mystery Machine, it was so neat to see all the time.
Lawna Noe March 30, 2014 at 1:15 AM
My son loves both wrestling andScooby, so I am sure he would have really enjoyed this. Sounds like your family had a blast!
Teresa Moody March 30, 2014 at 8:47 AM
Lol-I grew up loving Scooby doo. These will be fun shows to watch.
Marni Mutrux March 30, 2014 at 12:15 PM
This looks like such a fun event! The kiddies look so happy.
valmg @ Mom Knows It All March 30, 2014 at 3:40 PM
My goodness is that the mystery machine? How neat! my husband used to love to watch Scooby Doo.
Sarah-Louise Bailey March 30, 2014 at 9:09 PM
Oh wow you got to meet Scooby how cool! Sounds like you had a wonderful time :) x
The Chef's Wife | Anne @TheSatEvePot March 30, 2014 at 9:29 PM
That looks like a lot of fun ... I loved Scooby Doo growing up! Miss some of those cartoons we grew up with. Don't care for most of the ones these days!
Mina Slater March 30, 2014 at 10:24 PM
That is so cool and it looks like you both had a great time! I used to love watching Scooby when I was a kid. I'm glad to see it's still popular with kids.
Fabulous Perks March 30, 2014 at 11:47 PM
Scooby-Doo was one of my favorite cartoon character when growing up. This looks like so much fun!
Le-an Lai Lacaba March 31, 2014 at 8:08 AM
Awesome! Would have loved to be in the same pic as my fave cartoon dog!
Amanda Her March 31, 2014 at 9:56 AM
Love your photo with Scoobie Doo! I used to watch the cartoon all the time!
Ashley Gill March 31, 2014 at 11:15 AM
Both of my children would FLIP OUT if we went to something like this!! HUGE Scooby Doo fans in my house!
Celebrity VIP Lounge March 31, 2014 at 7:08 PM
Scooby Doo is a definite classic. Such a cute show even now. Amber N
Amanda Love March 31, 2014 at 10:24 PM
I love Scooby Doo. I grew up watching him on TV and even now my kids and I would watch his show together. I saw the previews for this while watching WWE with hubby. Seems like a great movie.