The Villas of Kamali`i at Princeville is a luxury townhouse style resort located at Princeville Resort on Kauai's lush North Shore. Very similar in design to the Villas on the Prince, these two and three bedroom townhouse style units are bright, spacious and offer golf course, garden and mountain views. The Villas of Kamali`i is within walking distance to the golf course club house and Princeville's other amenities and activities are just a short car drive away. The resort features club house with community barbeques and a swimming pool with a hot tub.
This spacious and private Kauai condo offers beautiful Princeville golf course views, two master suites as well as a third bedroom. Located on the lush North Shore Kauai in the Princeville Resort, this gated community is next to the Makai Golf Course, a short drive to Hanalei Bay and within walking distance to various Kauai beaches, shopping, and dining options.
Beautiful condo, two large master bedrooms downstairs, one bedroom upstairs and a bathroom. View of the golf course.
Clean, Spacious, lot of lights from large windows, very quiet and confortable beds.
Villas of Kamalii are a very good place to stay.
Overall the villa was clean and well maintained. There is no air conditioning, but there are plenty of fans and we were pretty comfortable. There are good beaches not too far away and some great restaurants.
My wife and I have stayed in several VRBO condos in Princeville over the past few years and this one is very nice. The management agency is very easy to work with. The listing pictures should do a better job of showing how the condo is laid out.
Great view, clean facilities, near incredible beaches.
condo was beautiful very clean loved the space and the lay out of the condo. loved my morning coffee on the balcony with all the chickens and the birds so peaceful!! we also enjoyed the pool! The area was great and we loved the access to food and shopping!!! We loved our time here!!!
The condo is spacious and bright. The property management company was responsive and accommodating. Location it good near Princeville and a number of beaches in the North side. Other than the fact that the beds in two of the bedrooms were a bit soft for our liking, we strongly recommend it.
Mahalo Jon for the review. We look forward to hosting you on Kauai again soon.
Stayed at this condo 9 nights. There were two couples and one single so the bedrooms were just right. We loved the condo and the area it is in. We believe it's in the most beautiful area of Kauai. The beds were a little firm and could use a mattress topper. Coffee maker quit the first day but was promptly replaced the same day. The TV remote didn't control volume but there's buttons on right side of the TV so not a big deal. We would definitely stay again. It is quiet and a great value for price in comparison to other places. Highly recommend this condo!
A fantastic property with a delightful staff. Great location and immaculate home. Sparkling clean, great space, large bedrooms, very nice furniture and large modern kitchen.
Spent 8 nights in this unit with our family in late June and we were very happy with it. The unit was clean, in good condition, nicely furnished, and the complex itself seems fairly new and is well maintained including the pool, spa and barbecue area. The complex is well located, just a short drive to the Princeville shopping center and a short hop over to Hanalei. We were especially pleased to find quite a bit of beach equipment in the garage, including four chairs, two umbrellas, and a bag of sand toys for little kids.
I would especially note that the Parrish staff were very attentive to our needs.
the remote control for the TV didn't seem to work right, but this was a small inconvenience as we didn't watch much TV and could set channel and volume manually when we did. Also, the ceiling fan in the smaller bedroom makes a clattering noise, which is a little annoying when you are trying to sleep. We got used to it, and some nights were cool enough that we could sleep without turning it on. Overall, this is a very nice unit, especially if the minor things mentioned are addressed, and we would recommend it.
Aloha Ken, thank you for taking the time to write us a review. FYI, the TV/cable box issue is resolved (a bad cable box was replaced) and the ceiling fan was re-balanced. So sorry for the disruption at night. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo, The Parrish Kauai Team.
We lived in Kauai for 2 years and come back almost every year. We've been all over Hawaii to almost every island except Molokai! N. Shore Kauai is by far our favorite and a very special place.
This is an outstanding unit and very modern/new – surprised it only gets "deluxe" rating. In reading prior reviews we had no issues with plumbing in master (or any bath) and don't know where all the roosters went, but while we've had issues with their incessant 'crowing' in other properties – there was nary one eveN close by. Very quiet.
This unit is very quiet overall and has easy access in/out Princeville via the side entrance (which closes I believe at 10pm so there is zero traffic after that) and the patio overlooks the Makai course – great for morning coffee and sunrise!!
While we're here over Christmas and it's a bit cooler – even in the summer I doubt you need A/C ever need A/C (and there are addl. floor fans in each closet if needed). We had to turn off our ceiling fans off at night and use blankets! It's just wonderful sleeping weather. In Poipu we always needed A/C.
Service was exceptional from day 1.
it was already in use.
The N. Shore does get more rain (1/2 at night) but it's certainly one of the most beautiful spots IN THE WORLD and has all the best uncrowded/secluded beaches in all Hawaii. Sunsets on the St. Regis terrace overlooking Hanalei Bay cannot be missed!!
Stayed in this unit with my family (wife + 3 children) for 2 weeks Christmas 2013. We have traveled to all the Islands but keep coming back to the N. Shore Kauai. We found this unit very nicely furnished with hawaiian themed furniture, art, etc.. Very modern. Very comfortable and very quiet. On the back/side Princeville entrance so it's quick in and out, but that gate closes at 10pm I believe, so there is no traffic. While some locations where we've rented in the past was overrun with those pesky roosters (no longer a charming Kauai thing, but a nuisance in my opinion ), go figure but there were none during our 2 week stay around this property. You don't need A/C on the N. Shore and actually we turned off the ceiling fans in the evenings and had to use covers/blankets most nights. The pool/hot tub was well maintained and we used the common gas grill many evenings (but with only 1 grill there was on 1 occasion a wait for availability). The small deck overlooks the Makai course and was a wonderful place for morning coffee and sunrise. The 1 car garage is small but the other space was mostly used and there was ample guest parking. Everything worked. Overall this is an outstanding unit that you will be very happy with. Aloha!
Excellent unit location and amenities.
Very clean and comfortable. Very important follow up by your office that all is ok. Great service. Thx.
This unit was well laid out and spacious enough to provide both private and common areas for 5 adults. It was very clean, well maintained, bright and very welcoming. The little extras in this Vila really made the difference. There was plenty of basic household supplies (soap, detergent, towels, etc) that made it easy to set up a temporary home. We found beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrella, coolers, etc in the garage and made use of them daily. The villa is located in a gate community which is quiet and well maintained. Stores and Hanalei Bay are within minutes of driving. We had a late night arrival and very early morning departure – all went off without any problems. Staff were attentive and helpful in advice. Only suggestion – some guests would have liked to have used a safe for valuables.
Mahalo for the comments Zach and Teri. We appreciate the feedback. We will have a plumber look into the bath and fix anything that needs to be addressed…we apologize for any inconvenience. On the bikes, some owners choose to supply bikes with their units. We are sorry this particular unit does not, but we can guide you next time to one that does and/or set you up with rentals next time, No problem! Ahh, the chickens…it is a love/hate thing on Kauai. Always a great topic for discussion.


Awake takes the true stories of Toronto area youth growing up in the grimy inner city and explore the trials and tribulations they face day in and day out. Told through the true testimonials and interviews from their mothers, this production casts an introspective light.
Awake is dedicated to the memory of Justin Shephard and Amon Beckles, two individuals whose tragic lives ebb and flow together forming the foundation for the story. The script is taken directly from the words spoken from their mothers. Adding to the evolving tale are the additional statements lifted from the interviews of gang members, youth workers, youth in exit programs and the police.
The story evolves in a delightfully non-linear way that evokes a truly organic feeling. The stories weave into a tangible tapestry of raw and gritty emotion locking the audience in to feel and breathe with each moment as the tragedy blooms. The simple fact that every word is true – told by a mother who lost her son to gun violence; a woman who resorted to drug dealing to make ends meet; the minister at the boy's funeral; and the police officers who had to sort through the mess – drives the story home.
As someone who spent her life growing up in the quaint and quiet suburbs, the harsh reality of the inner city existed in a world that was foreign to me – something that crime dramas sourced ideas from and that existed in the news. I knew it was real and I knew it existed but it was out of my reach.
Awake lifts away that veil to reveal a rather disturbing wake up call. People that grew up as a result of their existing environment, living a life not of their choice but one that choose them. As Beryl Bain who portrays Nadia, mom of Amon Beckles states, saying someone is a product of a broken home implies they knew another version of home.
Awake is the sum of all its dynamic parts including incredible a capella choral music, use of set pieces and staging, a dance break, projected imagery, sound, and the incredible actors that enliven the story. Beryl Bain and Quancetia Hamilton (who portrays Audette, mom of Justin Shephard) deserve much praise for the passion and vivacity they bring to their performances. My companion for the evening, Josh, also gave high praises for Richard Stewart who portrayed the Pastor, in how his delivery and tonality reminded him of a young Sidney Poitier.
When exploring the many gems that make up this year's Next Stage Theatre Festival, be sure to include Awake in your list.
Photo of Peyson Rock by Steve Carty.


Apple has reportedly dropped to the No. 4 position on 2018's annual Fortune 500 rankings of the top U.S. corporations based on gross revenue.
Having clenched the No. 3 slot on Fortune's list back in 2016 and 2017, Apple was displaced this year by former No. 4 title holder, Exxon Mobil, who bounced from No. 4 in 2017 up to No. 2 in the current rankings.
Other tech firms who made the list this year include Verizon (No. 16), Google's parent company Alphabet (No. 22) and Microsoft (No. 30).
The publication points to the "overall saturation of smartphones" as a potential reason why Apple was unable to rise higher in this year's rankings. Last year in the company's profile, for example, Fortune stated that "Apple finally appeared to hit a wall" in reference to its reliance on iPhone sales.
"Apple took a small step back, from No. 3 to No. 4, despite a 6% gain in annual sales, but it led the way in profits with more than $48 billion in net income," Fortune noted in Apple's company breakdown.
Apple's latest ranking is based on earned revenue of $229.2 billion, and profits of $48.3 billion, during the fiscal year 2017. 2018, meanwhile, represents the 24th consecutive year Apple has appeared on Fortune's list.
Aside from its previous best showings in the No. 3 slot, Apple last came in No. 5 back in 2014 and 2015, No. 6 in 2013, No. 17 in 2012, No. 35 in 2011 and No. 56 back in 2010.


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Is Villenueve's 2049 closer than we think?
The challenge that Dennis Villeneuve set for himself when directing the Blade Runner sequel, Blade Runner 2049, was undeniably huge. To have the courage to take a cult film made in the 80s and set it thirty years later within the same 'Film Noir' inspired, dystopian world is commendable to say the least. Therefore I believe it is accurate to say that there were high expectations for this film. Something which intrigued me in the original Blade Runner which is also prevalent in Blade Runner 2049 is the focus of technology in a dystopian setting and the way in which it reflects our society today.
Blade Runner 2049 is set in a polluted, dark Los Angeles which looks more like urban China, with towering billboards and suggestion of mass poverty. It is a world that is coming to an end but also acts as a futuristic, dystopian parallel of our world where most of the characters have, "never seen a tree". It is difficult to avoid the obvious environmental connotations that Villeneuve uses as a reflection of the the effects of global warming that we are feeling in 2017. It is no lie that this a recurring public topic, and with the American political giant's strong, opposing opinions on global warming it feels frustratingly out of our control. Perhaps this part of Villeneuve's science fiction film is not far from reality.
Prior to the release of Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049, I was particularly intrigued to see how technology would play a part. Our world has seen such huge technological advances since the release of the original Blade Runner where Ridley Scott subtly points towards the potential dangers at a time where it was new and exciting. I think Villeneuve does a fascinating job of taking us by the hand and showing us the potential damage that our dependance on technology may cause while in the midst of an exquisitely filmed, emotional epic.
I'm not suggesting that we are heading to a place with replicants, androids almost indistinguishable from humans, and flying cars. However, we are living in a world where artificial intelligence is no longer a far-fetched figment of science fiction movies and our dependance on technology is somewhat concerning. In Blade Runner 2049, artificial intelligence is not only present amongst the replicants but also in the character, Joi.
Joi, played by Ana de Armas, is a holographic woman designed and sold commercially to the masses. Ryan Gosling's character, K, begins to form a serious relationship with her, a relationship which echoes the complex relationship in Her. I think the issues raised with Joi's character are much more scary and uncomfortable than that of the moral issues surrounding the replicants. Everything about Joi's character conjures fears of the power and limitations of technology and the bizarre sex scene between Joi, K and a "pleasure model", Mariette is a memorable and disturbing example of this.
Themes of dystopia and apocalypse are currently dominating the science fiction genre in film and television. If you just take a look at the past two years of new releases you can see the recurring themes emerge. We have seen Passengers where Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt are aboard a space ship on a mission to populate a new planet, also the release of the ninth 'X-Men' film, X-Men: Apocalypse. But of course not forgetting the popular Netflix series, Stranger Things. The state that our world is in right now and people's anxieties towards it are a rooted cause of this and Blade Runner 2049 is following suit.
I hope Villeneuve's film encourages people to think about the direction our society is heading. Though K's world in Blade Runner 2049 is not literally our world, I think it could be an important catalyst in the conversation that needs to be had our current situation. That said, the film is also an exciting, vibrant and deeply moving adventure and I would urge you to go and see it!

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Whatever Happened to Alan Ruck?
Tom Foster 3 years ago
Alan Ruck is someone that a lot of us from the 80s and 90s likely remember fondly since he was one of the greatest sidekicks around and despite not being much of a lead character was still one of the funniest guys to have on a cast. He's dependable, can keep a straight face or crack up on cue, and out of many upon many actors he's one of those guys that tends to grow on you even if you don't initially like him. His career has been very solid throughout the years and to be honest it feels as though he drops off the map for a while despite the fact that he's still around, but then surges back with a few big roles in very noted films or shows. He's one of those folks that never really goes away but drops into the background as though to be a part of everything but still be apart from it just enough to go unnoticed for a time.
No matter where or when he shows up though Alan's always a welcome sight.
Cameron was one of the biggest hypochondriac's to ever be put on film since he was the type of guy that would fake sick not just to get out of school, but to get out of doing anything with his life. How he and Ferris became and stayed best friends is something of a mystery even if it was kind of touched upon, but there's no doubting that bond since Ferris, for all that he's kind of a carefree jerk that gets away with everything, still does manage to show some concern towards Cameron. Still, by the end of the movie Cameron does eventually come around, kind of, sort of, and begins making headway towards being an actual upright individual that finally learns to stand up for himself. The funny thing about this role however is that Alan was well into his 20s when he played teenage Cameron Frye. He felt kind of weird about it but still did a great job.
Young Guns 2
His presence in this movie wasn't the biggest but it was kind of comical in a way since he played a farmer that really had no business being around seasoned killers and outlaws like Billy the Kid and Chavez y Chavez. He was the only one among them, besides the character played by Balthazar Getty, that wasn't tested in a fight, and it shows during a scene when Billy is staring down John Chisum's hired guns and asks Henry to shoot the second man when he goes for his gun. Doc ends up soiling his own hands again despite his protests, but the failure of a simple farmer to acclimate to the life of a noted outlaw is kind of comical in a way, as well as inherently deadly. His role in this film was definitely more of a mild supporting actor, someone that was there in the scene when they needed to be. But he did play it convincingly.
Stewart was a mainstay character of this show and his attitude was what set him apart from a lot of folks on the show. Alan knows how to do sarcastic in a way that floors the average person and can unleash it at a moment's notice it seems to either pick someone up or shred them to pieces as he sees fit. Usually he doesn't play an overly mean character which is great since sarcastic and witty characters seem to fit his overall personality, but if he does play a mean character now and again it's something to see considering that wit and attitude can be used in a very destructive way. The great part about his role in this show however is that he is one of the good guys but he's also one of those individuals that will set someone in their place when he feels the need and was never shy when it came to talking down to those he saw as subordinates, in a good-natured way at times.
This was kind of interesting and disconcerting to learn. There was a point in his life when Alan almost cashed out early due to illness. Apparently he came down with something he couldn't identify and was so out of it that he walked into a different apartment building than his own. When he woke up and walked back into his own apartment however he passed out and didn't wake up until later. He woke up in a hospital on New Year's Eve with a Streptococcal G infection in his bloodstream. At one point the doctors didn't give him much of a chance to survive, but thankfully he pulled through.
It's amazing what you learn about people when you look it up, but for all intents and purposes Alan Ruck is still around and he's still doing what he does best.
Tom Foster
Star Wars, Goonies, Game of Thrones, from fantasy to science fiction to the dramatic and silly, Tom is all about the greatest and most insane stories that can be found. Pacific Northwest for life y'all.


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The Division of Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) continues to be a world leader in the emergent care of acutely ill and injured children. Recognized as one of the pioneering institutions of pediatric emergency medicine, we continue that tradition of innovation through our state-of-the-art education, quality, safety, and research initiatives. Our robust training program is responsible for developing both domestic and international specialists in paediatric emergency medicine, in addition to offering unique advanced specializations in point-of-care ultrasound, medical-simulation, trauma, disaster medicine, and research. Our groundbreaking work in the areas of point-of-care ultrasound, team-training, and competency-based learning has changed global practice. Now with 74,000 patient visits annually to our Department and increasing complexity in our patient population, we are refocused on ensuring the highest standard of acute care is reliably delivered.
In 2015-2016, our PEM faculty were again recognized for outstanding academic accomplishments in leadership, education, quality practice and research. Dr. Suzanne Schneeweiss was appointed the Associate Dean of Continuing Professional Development at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Yaron Finkelstein was inducted as a Fellow by the American College of Medical Toxicology in recognition of his expertise and leadership in medical toxicology. Drs. Charisse Kwan and Mark Tessaro made multiple media appearances across the country to share their pioneering work in point-of-care ultrasound. Drs. Tania Principi, Suzanne Schuh and Kathy Boutis received international acclaim for research challenging the established management of bronchiolitis and dehydration.
Our clinical and academic efforts continue in 2016-17 with exciting work already started on patient safety, led by our quality practice team of Drs. Tania Principi, Olivia Ostrow and Deborah Schonfeld. Competency based training, led by our medical simulation team of Drs. Jonathan Pirie and Laura Simone, and physician wellness, led by Dr. Anna Kempinska.
Visit sickkids.ca to read more about the Division of Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
Our Emergency Department (ED), is by far one of the busiest paediatric emergency departments in Canada with approximately 200-300 visits per day. Approximately 82,000 children and their families will visit the ED each year with various needs. Regardless of the reason for these visits, we strive to provide courteous and efficient care at all times. We are the primary care paediatric hospital for the downtown core of Toronto and the tertiary paediatric referral centre for the Greater Toronto Area. We are also the paediatric trauma centre for Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area with approximately 200 major trauma cases managed per year in our ED. Our team of highly trained and experienced staff deal with a wide spectrum of illnesses, injuries and traumas. Our ability to promptly respond to these children comes from our strong commitment to clinical excellence, education and research.
To ensure that the sickest patients are seen first, we use a two-tiered triage system. T1 quickly identifies children who are ill and require more urgent assessment. T2 encompasses the completion of a focused history and physical exam by an experienced nurse who assigns of one of five P-CTAS scores (Paediatric Canadian Triage Acuity System).
The Paediatric Emergency Medicine Residency and Fellowship Training Programs at The Hospital For Sick Children (SickKids), University of Toronto is a fully accredited program with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Our program is designed to produce experts in the field of Paediatric Emergency Medicine. Residents benefit from the rich teaching that is provided and the wealth of pathology seen in our division. As one of the largest training programs in Canada, our residents benefit from the large number of trained faculty who are enthusiastic mentors. Our program has been designed to meet all objectives of the Royal College and to produce confident well-rounded physicians who will become leaders in this field.
Hospital for Sick Children, St. Michael's Hospital, as well as national and local hospitals for electives.
The PEM program has a Research Director who facilitates a research curriculum for residents, coordinates residents with staff depending on research interests, and monitors the progress of projects. She runs resident research rounds, mentors residents in project presentation, and helps facilitate the PEM national research conference.
The Research Director matches residents with PEM staff, based on research methodology and subject area. Residents meet with staff throughout the year to discuss their project plans and progress. There is a significant amount of faculty-driven research that residents can become involved in; and faculty that is available for mentorship.
In the last two years, a "research boot camp" course has been made available to residents in the first quarter of their first year. This course covers all research topics and provides a statistician to help residents move their project forward. This course was implemented after feedback from the resident group, asking for a more robust research curriculum earlier in their training to allow residents exposure to multiple research modalities, and to help them develop their research projects earlier, therefore, ensuring they have ample time to finish their work upon completion of their training.
Residents and fellows are evaluated at the end of each shift based on the CanMEDS roles. A cumulative report is provided to the Program Director (PD) at the end of each rotation and the information is entered into POWER. There are also examinations that are organized to provide formative assessment and suggest areas for further improvement. These include the OSCE examination and the American Board of Pediatrics In-Training Examination, which are both held on an annual basis. With the launch of Competency by Design (CBD), the PD and the newly formed Competence Committee will review each trainee on a regular basis. A faculty advisor will provide feedback to the trainee following these meetings to ensure they progress appropriately through the program.
Residents and Fellows are encouraged to participate in a variety of leadership activities throughout their training. Both residents and fellows have standing representation on the Residency Program Committee.
The academic program includes a protected academic half-day program with a rotating curriculum over 2 years. Our academic rounds collaborate with multiple specialities for our Interdisciplinary Rounds including plastic surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, dentistry, urology, and others. Our department also has joint ER/Radiology rounds which discuss and interpret ED specific radiology cases, Interdisciplinary Trauma Teaching rounds together with General Surgery, and monthly Morbidity and Mortality rounds where residents work with multiple specialities to review clinical cases. In the simulation curriculum, residents also work with both Adult Emergency Medicine (EM) and Paediatric resident colleagues in both resuscitation and procedure-based courses (Pediatric EM Simulation Course, Acute Care Resuscitation Course/ARCP, and Paediatric Emergency Procedures Course/PEPC; during these courses, our residents have the opportunity to teach and facilitate EM and Paediatric residents during multiple simulation scenarios. We also host an annual PEM Conference in the fall that involves key not speakers, breakout sessions, and hands-on case-based workshops.
Our division has two training programs. To be eligible for these opportunities, all candidates must be enrolled in, or have completed a residency program in either Paediatrics or Emergency Medicine. The Royal College Accredited Program is open to trainees who are enrolled in programs recognized by the RCPSC and are fulfilling the requirements for primary discipline certification or for certification of special competence.
The Clinical Fellowship Program (non-RCSPC accredited) provides an opportunity for specific training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine to candidates whose medical training was completed outside of North America. In order to apply, they must have a speciality certification in Paediatrics from their country of training. Although the training is non-RCSPSC accredited, it will be comparable to trainees at a similar level in our institution. A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of the training period.
For more details and how to apply, visit our website.
We provide rotations in paediatric emergency medicine for medical students, residents and fellows in active clinical training programs.
For Postgraduate and Undergraduate electives, visit here.
For any additional information please contact us directly at: pem.fellowship@sickkids.ca
Training Co-Program Directors
Dr. Iwona Baran
Email: iwona.baran@sickkids.ca
Dr. Laura Simone
E-mail: laura.simone@sickkids.ca


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October 7, 2019 October 7, 2019 , Albums & Singles, Artist News, Gigs
CHARLES ESTEN'S NEW SINGLE: 'A ROAD AND A RADIO' – OUT OCT 11TH
Premiered at The Grand Ole Opry; Available Everywhere October 11th 2019 Ahead Of UK Headline Tour
Nashville, TN / London, UK – (Oct 3rd 2019) — On Tuesday night (1/10) from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, Charles Esten announced and performed his brand-new single, "A Road and A Radio." Besides his charity fundraising anthem "Light The Night", it is the actor & singer-songwriter's first new music since completing his Guinness World Record-breaking, 54-track #EverySingleFriday campaign in 2017. Co-written with J.T. Harding, and produced with Bobby Hamrick, "A Road and A Radio" is a rocking country ode to the open road and the music that has long been its soundtrack. Charles performed it last night with the same group of Nashville musicians who he recorded it with in the studio. Fans can find the new single on all platforms next Friday (October 11th 2019).
Later this month, Charles returns to the UK for a headline tour which will finish up on October 27th at the Royal Albert Hall, the final show of this year's Country Music Week in London. Following a sold-out run of acoustic shows earlier in the year, this time he's excited to be bringing a full band with him for the first time, fronted by Nashville musical director and guitarist, Colin Linden. Chart-climbing UK-based Country trio The Adelaides will return as his openers.
On November 1st, Charles — the National Honorary Spokesman for the LLS (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)'s Light The Night campaign — will host the inaugural "Writers & Lighters" event at Analog at the Hutton in Nashville, TN, with all proceeds going to benefit LLS (tickets here). The intimate "songwriters in the round" will follow the Light The Night Walk at Nissan Stadium, with doors at 8:00pm that evening.
Regarding his new single, Charles says, "The freedom and spirit-regenerating power of being on the open road with the person and the music you love isn't just a piece of American mythology. It's real. This song attempts to capture a little bit of that. It would be nice to think that maybe when somebody out there, in an attempt to get away from it all, decides to get 'a song turned up' and 'a ragtop down,' this just might be one of the songs they turn up."
UK Tour Dates:
Saturday, Oct. 19th – Bridgewater Hall — Manchester, England
Sunday, Oct. 20th – Barrowland — Glasgow, Scotland
Monday, Oct. 21st- Ulster Hall — Belfast, N. Ireland
Wednesday, Oct. 23rd – Sage — Gateshead, England
Thursday, Oct. 24th – O2 Institute — Birmingham, England
Friday, Oct. 25th – O2 Academy — Bristol, England
Sunday, Oct. 27th – Royal Albert Hall — London, England
ABOUT CHARLES ESTEN:
Since his theatrical debut in London playing Buddy Holly, Pennsylvania-born singer/songwriter and actor Charles Esten – best known for his role as Deacon Claybourne in the global hit show Nashville – has gone on to perform on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, as well as in multiple film & TV appearances including ER, NYPD Blue and The Office (U.S.). Over the last few years he has performed hundreds of live concerts, including multiple performances at the O2 Arena, sold-out Nashville In Concert tours – captured in the concert film of the same name – including three shows at Royal Albert Hall, where he is due to return in October 2019 for his own full band headline date following a sold-out solo acoustic tour in January.
In his adopted hometown of Nashville, he has performed at CMA Fest, the Bluebird Café, The Ryman Auditorium, and frequently at the Grand Ole Opry where, in July 2018, he celebrated his 100th appearance. Along with his live performances, acting work and commitment to good causes – Charles serves as the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Light The Night Walk in aid of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – he continues to write and record his own music with over 8 million streams to date, earning a Guinness World Record for releasing 54 original songs (available on iTunes, and on Spotify) once a week, for 54 consecutive weeks. Additionally, he will soon be appearing in two new television roles, on TNT's Tell Me Your Secrets, and Netflix's forthcoming series Outer Banks.
To stay updated on tour dates and news, please visit: http://charlesesten.com/
Cory Marks releases Outlaws & Outsiders
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Olivia Lane Announces UK Headline Tour In February 2020
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EU wins Poland logging ban as standoff over rule of law evolves
ECJ ruling
1 by Bloomberg 2 min. 17.04.2018 From our online archive
EU ministers set to discuss rule of law in Poland in Luxembourg on Tuesday, but aren't expected to take any decisions
Forest workers cut down a spruce tree attacked by woodworms in the Bialowieza Forest in Poland (AFP)
The European Union won a court battle against Poland over logging in one of the continent's last primeval forests, underscoring their strained relations as they seek to resolve a wider conflict over democratic values.
The Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice sided with the EU's executive on Tuesday by ruling that Poland's move to cut down in 2017 parts of the Bialowieza forest, home to the European bison as well as numerous bird species, breached environmental rules.
Poland risks a fine of at least €4.3 million if it doesn't reverse decisions on logging.
Facing the threat of unprecedented EU sanctions and a weaker negotiating position for funds from the bloc's next multi-year budget, the government of prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki has in past months sought rapprochement with Brussels.
It has stopped mass logging near Bialowieza and offered to change parts of recent court overhauls that the European Commission said posed a risk of "systemic threat to the rule of law".
The EU hasn't yet decided if Warsaw's actions to address concerns about the judiciary, which critics called a "smokescreen", will convince it to drop the threat of sanctions.
Ministers from EU nations are set to discuss the rule of law in Poland in Luxembourg on Tuesday, but aren't expected to take any decisions.
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'Huge victory'
In its binding ruling, the EU's top court said Poland's was wrong to argue it needed "active forest management operations" to stop the spread of the spruce bark beetle.
This is not the end of our fight
James Thornton
Such explanations have triggered months of protests by environmental lobby groups.
"This is a huge victory for all defenders of Bialowieza Forest," ClientEarth Chief Executive James Thornton said in a statement. "This is not the end of our fight."
He called on a full withdrawal from logging and enlarging the national park to encompass the entire forest.
On the rule of law front, the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights think-tank said the government's latest court revamps aren't deep enough to meet demands set out by Brussels, tighten politicians' grip on the justice system and fail to "repair the damage done to the judiciary in the past two years".
Lawmakers passed bills forcing the government to publish several 2016 rulings of the Constitutional Tribunal, which the cabinet has refused to do, preventing them from becoming binding.
The new legislation includes a disclaimer, however, that the verdicts won't have legal consequences.
Other tweaks will force the justice minister to consult judiciary bodies before dismissing court presidents while failing to reinstate about 130 senior judges sacked by the government in past months.
Law & Justice won't agree to a more substantive reversal of its judicial reform
Mujtaba Rahman, Naz Masraff
Despite this legislation, which still need to be signed by President Andrzej Duda, Poland's ruling party probably has to do more to reach a compromise with Brussels and avoid the threat of sanctions, according to Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy.
"While Warsaw may agree to additional but limited changes, Law & Justice won't agree to a more substantive reversal of its judicial reform which it sees as critical to its ideology," Eurasia's Mujtaba Rahman and Naz Masraff said in a note.
"And if there is no progress, the threat of advancing" with the sanctions process or "reducing the amount of structural funds Warsaw receives, will remain".
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Based on both points, I suspect that it was never changed from Array to another data structure because of it would mean that .NET 1.x code would be broken so they decided to maintain backwards compatibility.
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School closures extended to May 1
Samantha Wildow
MIAMI COUNTY — Governor Mike DeWine on Monday extended the Ohio schools' shutdown order until May 1 to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Many local schools have been preparing for the school closure to be extended beyond the initial three weeks.
Troy City Schools Superintendent Chris Piper said, "While we obviously are disappointed not to be getting our students back into our buildings until May 1, we also value our students' safety and respect Governor DeWine's decision. Troy City Schools will online learning efforts this week and then will be on spring break next week. The district will continue online learning after spring break on April 13.
"In addition to continuing our online learning once we return from spring break, our food service staff also will continue to distribute one week's worth of meals every Monday," Piper said. "So far, we are pleased with how both our online learning and meal distribution plans are going. We are proud of the efforts of everyone in the district. We hope our students are doing well and staying safe."
Piqua City Schools Superintendent Dwayne Thompson said he agrees with the governor's decision to extend the school closure.
"For the safety of everyone, it is the best decision," he said. "We will continue our efforts to support the students and parents the best we can through this process."
Thompson said the district has made efforts to reach out to each family to make sure they have the support needed to continue at-home learning.
"If parents and students need help, I encourage them to reach out to teachers and building administrators through email or by calling the school phone number and selecting the correct extension number," Thompson said.
He added that technical support is available by calling the technology hotline at (937) 916-3150. Parents and community members who need assistance from the district may email board@piqua.org or call (937) 773-4321.
Covington Exempted Village School District Superintendent Gene Gooding echoed the sentiment of providing support with continuing students' education during the closure.
"We will continue to do our best to provide our students with a high quality education during this required closure," he said. "We realize that remote learning is not ideal, but our teachers, parents and students are working together to make the most of this very unusual and difficult situation."
Gooding said Covington teachers are working to provide instruction to students with the help of technology.
"(Teachers) are recording lessons, holding virtual class discussions, and much more," Gooding said. "Our focus has transitioned from completing individual work, to active teaching and learning. As we progress through the next month, the parents and students will see this trend continue."
Superintendent Gretta Kumpf of the Tipp City Exempted Village School District said, "My administration team and I have been planning for an extended school closure for about two weeks. Part of that process includes determining which families do not have internet access and which households do not have a device for students to do remote learning."
Kumpf said they have been developing more remote learning opportunities for students, expressing confidence in her staff that they will "rise to this challenge."
Kumpf also added they are not trying to duplicate learning experiences students receive in the classrooms as that would be "unrealistic."
"Learning is disrupted in a significant way. The goal is to ensure lessons are meaningful, reasonable, and age appropriate so students can stay engaged, learning can continue, and we remain connected," Kumpf said. She said they are also being mindful of the new learning environments students are in, noting the increased anxiety and stress with which families may be dealing.
"Life is dramatically different, infused with anxiety, stress, and even fear," Kumpf said. "Many parents and guardians are working from home, while caring for children and helping them with their distance learning. Many parents are in the medical field, first responders, or an essential industry, all of whom are working long hours. Others are worried about their jobs and the health of loved ones. I am mindful of a new homelife and committed to providing a remote learning plan that provides balance for everyone."
Bethel Local Schools Superintendent Justin Firks said their administrative team got together remotely last Friday to discuss ideas and they will be meeting again on Wednesday to finalize their plans for this extended closure.
For the first three weeks, Bethel schools focused on language arts and math, and for the upcoming weeks, they will be looking at extended learning opportunities for those subjects, as well as other subjects like science, social studies, art, music, physical education, Spanish, and so on.
"We're going to try to find some sort of balance," Firks said.
Firks said their faculty was in good communication with students and families and their district received positive comments.
"We're trying to make the best of the situation," Firks said.
Milton-Union Local Schools Superintendent Dr. Brad Ritchey shared how some staff members are getting creative to connect to students as well as planning for another month of remote learning.
"As a district, we are trying to get a handle on the appropriate next steps regarding remote learning," Ritchey said.
Ritchey explained that with the latest extension, teachers are adapting to plan for the long term.
"We are weighing how to handle the introduction of new content and learning versus review, remediation, and enrichment activities. This conversation continues to evolve with the other members of the Milton-Union team and is informed by communications from the Governor, Ohio Legislature, and Ohio Department of Education," he said.
Newton Local Schools Superintendent Pat McBride said the district began preparing for in-home instruction and its challenges such as poor or no internet connectivity in homes. McBride also said staff had prepared for the extension of the state-wide school closure and anticipated remote learning being continued through the month of April.
"Teachers worked relentlessly and well into the evening for several evenings preparing work for students that would be adequate through the month of April," McBride said. "These decisions have served our district well up to this point. Our teachers and entire support staff have shown a resilience and a will that is truly inspiring."
McBride also said staff has continued to deliver services to special needs students. Cafeteria staff has assembled boxes of food for breakfast and lunch for those students that are on the federal assistance lunch program and bus drivers have been delivering food to the students.
McBride said, "Like all other districts and schools, we will continue to plan for those things which one can reasonably predict may happen in the future to include returning to school on May 4 or finishing the school year by providing instruction as we are currently. We will make contingency plans for events that may not happen and also plan for the same events as we have in past years."
Miami East Local Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Rappold said the district is working on breaking up the monotony of school work with "social emotional learning" projects throughout the month of April. He said school counselors and staff were working on projects for students like sending a card to retirement homes or writing letters to relatives as part of their learning at home activities.
The district has also been preparing meals for students, which Rappold said had more participation than initially anticipated. School bus drivers deliver the meals to the district's villages and neighborhoods. Rappold said students enjoy seeing the bus as a reminder of school life. He also said the drivers enjoy seeing the children who have been making cards for them during this time.
"The parents have been phenomenal and everyone has had great patience," he said.
Rappold said the district has been reaching out to parents by phone calls and weekly emails and social media. The district will begin school work drop off next week for students to turn in completed work. The district has also helped connect families with laptops for students of all ages to use. Teachers also have been connecting students through Google Classroom meet-ups. Rappold shared that a second-grade teacher recently had one that had great participation for elementary students who enjoyed seeing each other and talking with one another online.
"It's been a new way to teach and a new way to learn," Rappold said.
Officials from Bradford, Troy Christian Schools and Piqua Catholic School did not respond to requests for comment as of press time.
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My daughter loves the show Cake Boss. Buddy Valastro (the Cake Boss) has another show, Kitchen Boss, a cooking show. This recipe is his and I love it!
Combine all in a shaker or jar and shake. I serve over mixed greens with freshly grated Parmesan.


A taxonomist classifies and categorizes plants and animals. The profession is called taxonomy.
It can be a difficult job, because their task is to look at the similarities and differences in animals, and to determine which animals are related.
Sometimes, when the taxonomist recieves more information, he or she may change the category of an animal.
For example, the taxonomic classification of the Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) has been very difficult. Is it related to the Giant Panda or is it related to the raccoon?
French zoologist, Frederic Cuvier, initially described the Red Panda in 1825, and classified it as a close relative of the raccoon (Procyonidae), although he gave it the genus name Ailurus, which means cat, and the species name fulgens, which means shining.
Recent DNA analsyis places the Red Panda into its own family, Ailuridae, a part of the superfamily called Musteloidea, which includes skunks, raccoons, otters, and weasels.
The Red Panda eats bamboo and has a 'false thumb' like the Giant Panda. The Red Panda is not a bear, and it is not related to the Giant Panda. It is not related to the raccoon either. Some scientists think it is in a group of its own.
Martina Nicolls is the author of Similar But Different in the Animal Kingdom and other books.
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The rare and historically significant British & American Hotel in Bendigo is offered to the market for the first time.
The Hotel features a public bar, lounge / function room, ample patron parking, walk in bottle shop, bistro and leased kitchen.
Currently leased, the site is available for sale as a Freehold Going Concern business with Hotel licence or as a Passive Investment site with tremendous development potential.
Contact Ian McDonald at CRE Brokers to discuss the possibilities this property has to offer.


dctv23 is the Douglas County government access cable television channel, and it serves the governments and public agencies of Douglas County with announcements and programming. dctv23 is headquartered in the Douglas County Department of Communications and Community Relations, and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The dctv23 Bulletin Board is an ongoing display of announcements of general interest to Douglas County citizens about government programs, meetings, events and news.
dctv23 is a government access channel, not a public access channel, and therefore, is unable to broadcast programs that promote for-profit businesses or advertisements.
Each Friday evening at 7 p.m., we invite you to "drive-In" to the dctv23 movie theater, where we feature a classic flick-of-the-week. But before the movie starts, we go back in time to revisit some of those old programs and commercials we grew up with. It's a trip down memory lane!


You have a flair for fun pyrotechnics? On the ice you need a lot of enthusiasm board to get to the post. And then you have to catch them yet! Show cunning to win in this game in Bomberman style. A bit of logic, a pinch of skill, reflex and a good strategy in taking the next steps. It all will allow you to pick up the victory on your account. The two players competition has never been so fun. Is this time you have the chance to become a master of his trade? Check it out!


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Leicestershire Wildfowlers Association
A community of shooting enthusiasts with a passion for conservation.
Shoot quarry such as wildfowl and wood pigeons within beautiful scenery.
The Association believes in the importance of putting back more than we take out.
Health and Safety Policy and Risk Assessments
Dog section
Priory Water
First 50 Years
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Pigeon Shooting
Interested In Membership?
The LWA consists of shooting people and enthusiasts with a common interest in shooting in all its forms and offers a wide variety of activities or its members to enjoy.
Details about what membership entails, it's benefits and also fees can be found here, along with a downloadable application document.
What is The Leicestershire Wildfowlers Association?
Juniors and Educational Activities - This important section was started in 1980 and, together with the many varied sections within the Association there is tremendous scope to educate interest in the sport of shooting, conservation and allied mattered. There is no minimum age for joining.
Wildfowling - Although the LWA was originally founded in 1957 by a group of wildfowlers to protect their interests on the coast. Wildfowling is now just one facet of our pursuits. Shooting is available on the East Coast and in other coastal areas through liaison with other wildfowling associations. In 1993 the Association jointly purchased an area of land at Erith on the Ouse washes in Cambridgeshire which provides excellent duck shooting throughout the season.
Conservation - The Association believes in putting back more than we take out and since the formation of the LWA we have reared, ringed and released over 32,000 ducklings on to sanctuary waters in Leicestershire. In 1984 a Snipe project was established at Grace Dieu and recognised by being awarded a Certificate of Merit from the Laurent Perrier Conservation Awards in 1986.
The acquisition of a large area of land containing disused gravel pits at Kirby Bellars, Melton Mowbray, leased to the Association by the kind generosity of our Vice President, Mr R A Jelley in 1987. This saw the start of a major conservation project named Priory Water. Improvements to the land have been carried out by members which have created excellent habitat for a wide diversity of flora and fauna. The site has become one of the most important wildfowl areas in the county. Regular bird counts are taken on a weekly basis with over 150 species being recorded. A field centre has been built and forms part of the educational plan for the site. Working closely with local and national experts work will continue over the coming years to improve the reserve still further.
Fishing - A limited amount of fishing is allowed on the priory Water Reserve. A small additional fee is charged for the fishing permit. The water contains specimen tench and carp up to 25lb, bream to 16lb and pike well in excess of 25lb. Members are required to till in a seasonal catch return so as to monitor the quality of the fish and water.
Pigeon Shooting - One of our most popular offerings during November to April is the chance for members to shoot wood pigeon and other vermin by courtesy of farmers and land owners. Usually there are shoots arranged on a Saturday and Thursday.
Ferreting - Increased interest is being shown in the sport, which was first introduced to the LWA in 1976. Outing usually take place on Sundays at various venues.
Gundogs - Everyone who shoots should have a well-trained dog so that wounded quarry can be retrieved and despatched as quickly as possible. Training classes are held a various venues during the summer months and, together with working tests and inter-club competitions, this section provides a valuable service to members, some of who have gone on to participate in and sometimes win Field Trials. The Association also provides a service to shoots in the Midlands by providing beaters and pickers up offering an opportunity for dogs and handlers to work in field conditions.
The Social Scene - In the winter months meeting are arranged usually on the second Monday of the month at which there are film shows, talks and practical demonstration on a wide variety of subjects. 1988 brought the introduction of celebrity speakers. Past subjects include antique weapons, archery, big game hunting, falconry, fishing, forestry, foxhunting, game-keeping, grouse shooting, punt-gunning, stalking, and taxidermy as well as the more usual topics relating to shooting and conservation.
Related Public Events - We are keen participants in local rural and village shows to promote what the LWA can provide.
Communication - Regular newsletters and a quarterly Pintail magazine are sent to all members keeping them informed at updated of future events and any matters of interest.
Insurance - Finally, but by no means the least important, as your membership of the BASC is included in your annual membership fee, all members are covered for legal liability or bodily injury and damage to property resulting from shooting and conservation activities during the period of valid membership.
Membership Fees For 2020
LWA FULL MEMBERSHIP INC BASC - £110
JUNIOR MEMBER (BASC) UP TO 18 YEARS OLD - £24
JUNIOR MEMBER (BASC AND LWA) 18 TO 21 YEARS OLD - £73
FISHING MEMBER (ADDITIONAL FEE FOR PAID UP MEMBERS) - £10
All LWA members will be enrolled with BASC as part of the annual membership fee.
Payment by Bankers order or cheque.
Cheques to be made payable to The Leicestershire Wildfowlers Association and sent to the membership Secretary.
Membership Application contact m. green on mdgreen76@btinternet .com
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Flemish Prime Minister Geert Bourgeois has been selected to sit on the jury of Mister Gay Belgium. The Flemish nationalist politician has accepted the offer and will sit on the jury together with Liesbeth Homans, the Flemish Equal Opportunities Minister.
It's the fourth time that Belgium goes in search of a Mister Gay Belgium. The winner will serve as an ambassador of the LGTBI community. He should possess a strong personality and be committed to Flemish, Belgian and international LGTBI issues.
Twelve finalists will be weeded down to one on 28 May. The new Mister Gay Belgium succeeds 22-year-old Skelte Willems, who was honoured by Belgian PM Charles Michel last year.
Mister Gay Belgium will represent Belgium in the Mr. Gay World competition.


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Hello, Laura! (Beautiful name, by the way. It was my grandmother's name and it's my sister's name.)Glad you enjoyed the post. Stanna stairlifts can be useful to take the laundry upstairs, and even me if after a Christmas party 🙂 Now you gave me an idea there – let's start up a "find Alex and marry him off" fund!
I've just checked my side ads….an add saying that women over 50 can't lose excess wreight.
This was brilliant… Loved it!
Thank you, Suzie! *happy dance* (Now have to fit big head through kitchen door if i want to get to bed).
Brilliant – loved that !
I love those ads, the English is terrible and they generally include pictures of hard-boiled eggs or tapeworms (I kid ye not, it's apparently the latest fad in dieting in the states). I wouldn't ask for a green card to live in the USA, France is brilliant!
I am glad to hear it! I would love to visit France someday. It is on my list. As for me, I am not sure about Serbia. Some things really scare me. Mostly the hospitals and the archaic beliefs. I just learned one the doctors said they clean the hospital with water. JUST WATER! OMG! But then all the good in the US is GMO! I may move to France!
Ha ha. Great post. I go with the conspiracy theory!
Glad you enjoyed it, Tric! I'll have to check out PF's new office and see if he has a red phone on his desk with the Facebook logo on it.
All the ads on my facebook seem to want me to study more… Apparently the University of Liverpool will let me do a Masters Degree online. I'm quite jealous, I want a female Alex!
Oh, you too? Meet you at virtual cyberschool, then. How about criminology for you, and writing constraints for 21st century women for me? We'll have a virtual beer and peanuts at lunchtime, and in the evening we'll adopt two Alsatians (a french cereal farmer and a four-legged canine variety) to hunt down your burglars.
Deal! You'll have to go for the virtual lemonade, then.
I'm seriously considering leaving FB, as they have announced plans to use my personal information and photos for advertising without my consent. I have removed my photos and will shortly be putting my cat's bottom as a profile picture incase they decide to use it without my permission.
Can they do that? Are they assuming that everything posted on there belongs to them? That seems immoral to me, if not actually illegal. Yuk!
Apparently, they can now, by reformulating their legal jargon for the site. Google it. I think they've finally got eyes bigger than their bellies, and I'm buggered if they're going to use pictures of my children to advertise headlouse remedies without my permission.
Well heck! The guy on my sidebar is on seniorsmeet.com! Where's my 'Alex'? Looks like FB has you to thank for a lot of recent hits!
I think Alex is the future. On line dating seems to be the zeitgeist. I find that impossible to get my head around as I found meeting people to be very easy when I was young. Alex is part of the obsession with physical perfection. There's going to be a lot of very weird looking old people in 30 years or so….
I personally think that the photo must be an old one, and the guy in question is probably now retired. What you say about meeting people is so true – it's amazing how many people spend their time trying to make friends or "plus si affinité" over internet, when they don't even talk to their neighbours. It's a bit like filming your children all the time rather than actually playing with them- we've created filters through which we observe and present our lives rather that living them to the full.
What, you mean that date-a-super-man-full-of-cash-dot-co-dot-uk is all one big scam? No, surely not. No more that the lovely lady my son contacted via "le bon coin" for an iphone a while back who turned out to be a an ill and sobbing widow with an inexpicably urgent desire to sell her phone, then a delivery boy, and finally an account in deepest darkest Africa. I sniffed out the hoax as soon as we got the first reply to his enquiry, and illustrated that I was right by going through to the process with Bigfoot before sending the "seller" packing in style.
There are some right weirdos out there, it has to be said.
Oh I do so look forward to reading your posts!! They always make me smile!! Of course I just couldn't resist a peek at "my" ads…. Normally I see stuff like high heels, handbags & xbox controllers due to teenage offspring hijacking the computer ( should be thankful I suppose that I haven't been seeing a half naked Adonis!) – now that they're back at school it's a different story – why oh why do they assume that all 50+s need to lose 9 kilos in 24 days????
Must add that I am also getting a bit wary of what FB think they can do with the info we put on there…I don't use it that much for personal stuff but even so ….also, even if you remove your photos, aren't they still there hovering somewhere in the ether for them to find & use? Not a nice thought & I wonder how long it will take for the whole thing to backfire on them?
Thank you! (MM does happy dance in her kitchen). My kids aren't on Facebook – Bigfoot has deemed that it's "crap", and I have refused to let his brother and sister use it. I am amazed to see how FB tailors the ads to the limited profile they have for me (they only have the strict minimum required, and their nosy questions about where I live and who I know drive me up the pole). I bet that they don't try out their diets before they advertise them. Apparently the photos do hang around in cyberspace for a while, but I think they disappear after a few months. I hope so, anyway….
I'm not sure that the name of that site is promising for them- a bit too like "shady" to my liking 🙂 Facebook is a bad option- don't be tempted by the dark side (insert evil laugh *here*). Go out and have fun, it's a much better plan!
As for FB, not on it for the very reason you mention… that they think whatever you put on there is theirs, to do with what they will… cheeky beggars!
I love this post – and almost feel sorry for Alex – he really doesn't stand a chance of getting your attention, poor lamb! I'm sure his mum will comfort him when he gets home though!


The former "Kingdom of a Million Elephants" is today known as Laos, a fascinating mixture of old and ancient and modern Asia. Long off the radar of visitors the country is now increasingly visited and those who come find it one of the most interesting and charming of all Southeast Asian nations. We begin this journey in Pakse, in southern Laos, and visit the majestic pre-Angkorian ruins of Champasak, and the high altitude Bolaven Plateau, home to many waterfalls and coffee plantations. From Pakse we fly to the capital of Vientiane, Laos' small but lively capital, with its great vibe and interesting sights. From Vientiane another flight brings us Phonsavan, site of the enigmatic Plain of Jars where enormous stone vessels, 2000-2500 years old, are strewn across fields and forests. Final stop is the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang. The charming and beautiful city has been named as one of the must-see places in Asia. A holy city for centuries it contains many Buddhist temples and hundreds of monks, lovely French colonial architecture, and a multi-ethnic mix of people and cuisines. We'll have ample time to explore the town and its equally beautiful surroundings. The journey ends with a return flight from Luang Prabang to Bangkok.
All of our accommodations are in small, luxurious, and atmospheric boutique hotels. Travel from region to region in Laos is by air, due to the long distances traveled, though within a given area we will have private vehicle at our service.
The trip is lead by Serd, a former Lao monk now with 16 years experience as tour guide and Champaca Journeys owner John Leupold who has made 20 visits to Laos in the past 9 years. Both of these men know and love Laos and will ensure that your trip is memorable.
Depart Bangkok with Lao Airlines at 12:50 p.m. and arrive Pakse at 2:20 p.m. After clearing customs we drive 30-minutes to the town of Champasak and check into the River Resort. Welcome dinner at the River Resort tonight.
Following breakfast, we drive to Vat Phou Champasak, the majestic pre-Angkorian 10th century temple complex. Visit the museum and then walk to the temples. We'll break for lunch and then take boat across the river to visit the small village of Ban Tomo, and from there walk short distance through the forest to visit more ancient ruins. Late afternoon return to hotel.
The high altitude Bolaven Plateau is a little explored region of southern Laos. Known for its cooler temperatures which the French colonialists found ideal for the cultivation of coffee, and dubbed Bolaven coffee the champagne of coffee. We'll visit a coffee plantation where you can observe the plants under cultivation and hear about the process of growing fine coffee. We also visit the spectacular waterfalls that plunge off the heights of the plateau and visit 2 ethnic villages where the villagers demonstrate some of their traditional crafts. Late afternoon return to hotel.
Morning free at hotel, then transfer to airport for 90 minute flight to Vientiane, capital of Laos. This city is still considered traditional Asian, with interesting blend of Lao, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, French and American influences. After getting settled in our hotel, we explore some of the nearby ancient temples for which the city is famous.
After breakfast we begin our exploration of Vientiane, visiting the major sites, Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo which once housed the emerald Buddha. Late afternoon visit to Patuxay Monument, known as Vientiane's own Arc de Triomphe, from whose parapet one can obtain a bird's eye view of the city.
After breakfast, we start our journey by van to Buddha Park. Afternoon return to the hotel and then rest of day on your own.
Breakfast in Vientiane, then transfer to airport for short flight to Xieng Khuang in central Laos where the famed Plain of Jars is located. The jars are immense stone vessels, each carved from a single boulder, and archaeologists still dispute their use and age. Hundreds of jars are strewn over a vast plain, and we'll have ample time to wander across the area known as Site One.
Today we'll explore the areas known as Site Two and Site Three at the Plain of Jars. These sites are considered the most beautiful, yet see few visitors, and we are often the only visitors in these sites, one semi hidden in the forest, the other in a rice field.
Free time in morning on your own or with guides, then transfer to airport for early afternoon flight to Luang Prabang via Vientiane. An ancient holy city with many temples and resident monks, Luang Prabang has been chosen by many people and many publications as one of the most beautiful and atmospheric cities in Southeast Asia, and we have the next few days to uncover its charms. In the late afternoon we make the 10 minute climb to the temple of Phousi Hill to observe sunset, then explore the night market.
After breakfast, we visit the national museum in the former Royal Palace, with its collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. Lunch at local restaurant, then afternoon visit to local weaving cooperative, where you can see the process of production from silk worm to beautifully finished textiles for which Laos is famed.
An early morning wake-up call permits us the opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of orange-clad monks collecting alms from the faithful residents. From there we will visit the morning market, and return to hotel for breakfast. We next embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which provides beautiful views of the tranquil countryside. Our destination is the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Returning to Luang Prabang we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, to observe distilling of local rice wine.
Elephant tourism is seen as controversial as it often involves mistreatment of the animals. Not this sanctuary, Mandalao. The elephants here are former work elephants, now out of work as logging, the main activity for which they were used now banned. Unlike many venues that allow elephant rides, here you walk through the forest alongside the elephants, feed them, and have a dedicated mahout (elephant handler) who will explain the history of the individual animals you encounter and the natural history of these intelligent creatures. Mandalao has been named the most ethical elephant sanctuary in the world and we are pleased to be supporting them with an additional donation for each visitor. Mid afternoon return to Luang Prabang.
Late morning transfer to airport for flight to Bangkok at 12:20 p.m.
NOTE: Internal airfare, for 6 flights: Bangkok-Pakse-Vientiane-Xieng Khouang-Vientiane-Luang Prabang-Bangkok not included in above price. Price of $590 is subject to change.
NOTE: Gratuities, alcoholic beverages, meals not listed on itinerary, laundry, souvenirs, items of a personal nature, international and domestic airfare and travel insurance are NOT included.
This journey involves travel to the Asian gateway city of Bangkok, Thailand. There are many routes and prices for this trip from USA or point of origin and participants are required to book their tickets with enough time so as to arrive in Bangkok at least one day prior to commencement of Laos trip.
This 13-day Laos trip involves 2 international flights, from Bangkok, Thailand to Pakse, Laos and Luang Prabang, Laos to Bangkok, Thailand. (NOTE: it is possible to begin trip from other Asian countries, please inquire if interested). Additionally there are 4 flights within Laos. The cost for these 5 flights is currently $590 (additional to cost of land portion of trip), though this fare may fluctuate.


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ATHENS, Ga. – For the fourth time in school history, the University of Georgia has earned a national seed for the NCAA Baseball Championship as the Bulldogs garnered a No. 8 seed for its regional June 1-4 at Foley Field.
The ninth-ranked Bulldogs (37-19) will be playing host to No. 18 Duke (40-15), Troy (41-19) and Campbell (35-24) in a four-team regional. On Friday, Duke will face Troy at 2 p.m. followed by Georgia against No. 4 Campbell at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, the losers meet in the afternoon and then the winners square off in the evening Regional play is double-elimination. The winner of the Athens Regional will face the winner of the Texas Tech Regional. The Red Raiders (39-17) are playing host to Louisville (43-17), Kent State (39-16) and New Mexico State (40-20). Super Regional play will be June 8-11 and the College World Series (CWS) begins June 16-27.
Georgia is making its 11th overall appearance in an NCAA Regional including their fifth as a regional host. The Bulldogs have won all four previous regionals in Athens, advancing to a Super Regional and ultimately the CWS in 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2008. Georgia was a No. 6 national seed in 2001, a No. 7 national seed in 2006 and a No. 8 national seed in 2008. Duke and Troy are making their seventh appearance in the NCAA Tournament while this will be Campbell's third trip. Like the Bulldogs, the Blue Devils and Trojans received an at-large bid while the Camels notched an automatic bid after winning the Big South regular season and tournament titles.
Georgia returns to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2011, and the first under Ike Cousins head baseball coach Scott Stricklin. He said the team was elated to learn they were a national seed.
Game 1 – No. 2 Duke vs. No. 3 vs. Troy – 2 p.m.
Game 2 – No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 4 Campbell – 7:30 p.m.
*Note: All chairback seats inside the regular Foley Field seating areas will be Reserved Seats during the postseason. General Admission seating will be located in the Right Field Bleachers.
Go on sale online Monday, May 28 or by calling the Georgia ticket office starting Tuesday, May 29 during normal business hours at (706) 542-1231.
Depending on advance sales, single game tickets may be available on the day of the game at Foley Field.


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function draw() {
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In this drawing, the cylinder will appear more obvious, since it's on its side this time rather than laying flat as if it's a circle. This is simply to make it easier to see and understand what I mean.

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So far, I have tried to rotate the cylinder on the Z axis, but that did not work, and I also tried drawing the cylinder before the torus, but that also did not work.


Rupert Brooke, "1914" Five Sonnets (London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1915). PR 6003 R4N5 1915b Robarts Library. See also Rupert Brooke, 1914 & Other Poems (London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1915): 13. PR 6003 R4N5 Robarts Library.
1Blow out, you bugles, over the rich Dead!
3 But, dying, has made us rarer gifts than gold.
8Their sons, they gave, their immortality.
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Posted on October 29, 2010 by Terence Taylor
One day I went to get my hair cut in Los Angeles at a little place I'd found on La Cienega, across from a big newsstand. Either I was early or the barber was running late, but I ended up with a few minutes to kill. The only thing near the shop was a porn palace and an occult supply store. At the moment occult supplies seemed more appealing than the two and three-foot rubber latex dildoes on display through the open door, mysteriously standing on end, gently waving welcome as they swayed in the breeze.
The occult shop next door was a small storefront, worn glass-topped counters inside filled with the usual mixture of herbs, bones, fang and claw, silvery athame daggers, ceremonial bells, wall shelves filled with books on Wiccan witchcraft to Satanism, and everything magical in between. Two blonde young women stood at the counter talking to the owner or manager, in their early twenties, looked like out-of-towners rather than true practitioners, enchanted and a little scared by their dip into forbidden waters.
The man behind the counted took full advantage of their wide-eyed wonder to enjoy the attention. He was in his late fifties or early sixties, gray hair and bearded, he looked more like an aging hippie than a mystic sage, but good enough for the girls, who hung on his every word.
"There are five laws of magic," he said as convincingly as Vincent Price at his best. "To want, to will, to know, to dare...and to keep silent."
They sighed in awe as he explained what he meant by each. You had to want the result badly enough to act, you had to will it into being, you had to know how to do it, dare to do it and not blab to everyone what you're doing every step of the way until what you want is a reality.
All in all, the rules of writing.
I've always considered writing to be like magic -- a mighty power capable of great transformation, but risky if misused. Other comparisons apply -- more than one witch or writer has been burned at the stake for their work; many have been damned by their peers or society for doing what they believed in. Neither is particularly rewarding, except in rare cases. Both are solitary, except when performed with others, in a coven or writing workshop.
Writing is also filled with obscure rituals and regulations that govern your performance. Are some of the rules of grammar any less mystifying that which night to gather ingredients of a spell? Is the sense of power in mastering their use any less exciting? I remember reading fairy tales as a child, then science fiction and fantasy, and as the words of my favorite tales unlocked mysteries about life and the universe to me in veiled metaphor, I felt no less empowered than the sorcerer's apprentice opening his master's book of spells and waving his magic wand.
Years later, I've found a whole new magic in writing, more from the perspective of the grizzled mage than apprentice, but with experience comes a whole new appreciation of the power of words and more importantly, of story. I have thought back on that day in L.A. many times over the years, reminded myself of the rules of magic as I hesitate to make the leap into a new book or story, or felt lost on the path once begun.
I reaffirm my purpose, my desire to do the thing, remind myself why I started in the first place, how I started it, and push myself to move forward until the way is smooth again. Complaining perhaps, working out ideas as I go on fellow writers or fiends, but refraining from doing what I did once -- telling the whole story to people before it is written down. Keep silent -- there is one true telling of any tale, and if you don't capture it in its fullness before you present it to an audience, you risk losing the impetus, the energy to write it all out properly. So make it magic, make it whatever it takes to do it. If ritual helps you to write, do it. I put on soft music, light candles, wear loose comfy clothes and cut off the phone. It works for me to date my muse, for you it may be loud disco and flashing lights.
I recently told an aspiring writer that writing is like having a lover -- you get what you put into the relationship. And that is true of magic as well. Commit to the act, put your heart and soul into it, whether ethereal or aesthetic, or you'll never make your mark on the world. No one ever accomplished anything by just wishing for it, not even magic.
If I've learned anything by now, it's that both take work, and it's hard work and only hard work that brings rewards in anything.
About Terence Taylor
TERENCE TAYLOR is an award-winning children's television writer whose work has appeared on PBS, Nickelodeon, and Disney, among many others. After a career of comforting young kids, he's now equally dedicated to scaring their parents. His short horror stories have been published in all three "Dark Dreams" horror/suspense anthologies. His first novel, "BITE MARKS: A Vampire Testament", came out in September of 2009. "BLOOD PRESSURE: A Vampire Testament", the second in the opening trilogy of the continuing Vampire Testaments, was released March 30th, 2010. He is hard at work on the close of the opening trilogy, "PAST LIFE: A Vampire Testament".
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