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Rick's Six: Road work update, saving Theo's, and why historic Davenport lookout park closed to vehicles
Sep 13, 2021 Updated Sep 13, 2021
A good Monday to all. We're looking at a breezy Monday with highs in the upper 80s. Here are the weather details from the National Weather Service.
1. Partly sunny and breezy
Today will be partly sunny with a high near 87 degrees. East winds between 5 to 10 mph will become south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 70 degrees. South winds between 10 to 15 mph could produce gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday brings a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Skies will be mostly sunny with a high near 84 degrees. Southwest winds between 10 to 15 mph will become west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday night: There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 59 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
2. Road work updates for Davenport
Here's the latest on street work this week from the city of Davenport:
• Eastern Avenue between 29th and 33rd streets will see intermittent daytime lane closures for directional boring work through Friday.
• Brady Street will see intermittent daytime lane closures between 32nd and 35th streets for core drilling through Friday.
• Harrison Street will be down to two lanes between Rusholme and Lombard for sewer repairs. Work is expected to be finished by Friday.
• W 35th Street will be closed between Division and Sturdevant streets through Friday for sewer repairs.
• Gaines Street will be closed between 11th and 12th streets for sewer repairs. Work should be completed by September 22.
• E 53rd Street between Brady Street and Eastern Avenue is nearing the finish line. Watch for daytime lane reductions through mid-October as the contractor performs finish work behind the curb, including backfill, seeding, and grading.
• The intersection of Marquette and Locust will have intermittent closures through Friday for hydrant work by Iowa American Water Company.
3. Theo's Java Club barista rushes to raise funds to buy coffee shop before Oct. 2 deadline
Myah Ackerland poses for a photo with a Theo's Java Club mug inside the coffee shop Friday in Rock Island.
Myah Ackerland carries a journal, its gray cover emblazoned with "Be the Change." She's put a Theo's Java Club sticker on the front with tape over the O and S and "redacted" written over it and underlined.
She doesn't usually carry notebooks, she said, but this one is special. It holds all her notes on her attempt to buy Theo's Java Club.
"At the end of the day, I just want to make Theo and the community proud if I do get it," Ackerland said, "because this is such a important part of Rock Island." Read more.
4. 'The city let the jerks win.' Why Davenport closed historic lookout park to vehicles
City of Davenport officials have blocked off the semi-circle driveway at Riverview Terrace Park.
From the Ford Model T to EVs and SUVs, residents for more than 100 years have driven through and parked at Davenport's historic Riverview Terrace Park to take in the picturesque panoramic view of the Mississippi River.
City of Davenport officials blocked off the semi-circle driveway to Riverview Terrace Park following reports of vandalism and recurring complaints from neighbors of people in the park after hours drinking, littering and engaging in suspected illicit drug activity.
City of Davenport officials last month blocked off the semi-circle driveway to the park at 1455 Clay St. following reports of vandalism and recurring complaints from neighbors of people in the park after hours drinking, littering and engaging in suspected illicit drug activity and prostitution. Read more.
5. DeWitt man accused of sexually abusing 15-year-old girl
Edgar Delacruz
A 21-year-old DeWitt man is accused of forcing a 15-year-old girl to have sex with him in February, DeWitt Police said.
Edgar Jared Delacruz is charged with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse. Each of the charges is a Class C felony under Iowa law that carries a prison sentence of 10 years.
According to the arrest affidavit filed by DeWitt Police Officer Justin Witt, the victim went with her parents to the DeWitt Police Department on Sept. 6. She told how Delacruz forced her to have sex on Feb. 22. Read more.
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'The city let the jerks win.' Why Davenport closed historic lookout park to vehicles
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Photos: Quad Cities River Bandit host the Peoria Chiefs
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Quad Cities River Bandits' Tucker Bradley (22) attempted to lay down a bunt during Sunday's 8-3 victory over the Peoria Chiefs at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport.
Quad Cities River Bandits' Parker Bates (28) makes a catch against Peoria Chiefs at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Quad Cities River Bandits' Ticker Bradley (22) makes a throw while playing against Peoria Chiefs at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Quad Cities River Bandits' starting pitcher Christian Cosby (35) delivers a pitch to a Peoria Chiefs batter during Sunday's game at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport. Cosby pitched well, but was out of the game before QC's offense exploded in what turned out to be an 8-3 victory.
Quad Cities River Bandit host the Peoria Chiefs at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Quad Cities River Bandits' Parker Bates (28) makes a throw after making a catch against Peoria Chiefs at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Quad Cities River Bandits' Ticker Bradley (22) makes a catch while playing against Peoria Chiefs at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Quad Cities River Bandits' Parker Bates (28) bats against Peoria Chiefs at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Quad Cities River Bandits' Ticker Bradley (22) makes a bunt while playing against Peoria Chiefs at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes defeat Iowa State 27-17 during the Cy-Hawk game
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Fans tailgate before the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Cheerleaders ride on a gator drive through a tunnel of fans before the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa State players are greeted by fans as they arrive before the Cy-Hawk game.
Iowa State players are greeted by fans as they arrive before the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa Hawkeyes' quarterback Spencer Petras (7) passes against Iowa State during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa Hawkeyes' running back Tyler Goodson hushes the crowd after his touchdown against Iowa State during the Cy-Hawk game earlier this month in Ames.
Iowa players hoist the Cy-Hawk trophy after the Hawkeyes 27-17 victory over Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa players hoist the Cy-Hawk trophy after the Hawkeyes' 27-17 victory over Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday in Ames.
Iowa State basketball player George Conditt IV, right, walks down on the field before the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Fans find seats before the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa State fans boo as Iowa players walk on the field before the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players before the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium earlier this season in Ames.
Iowa Hawkeyes' head coach Kirk Ferentz and Iowa State Cyclones' head coach Matt Campbell shake hands before the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa Hawkeyes' head coach Kirk Ferentz and Iowa State Cyclones' head coach Matt Campbell chat before the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Both Kirk Ferentz's Iowa football team and Matt Campbell's Iowa State team will play in bowl games in Orlando to conclude the 2021 season. The two are shown here before this year's Cy-Hawk Game at Jack Trice Stadium.
Iowa Hawkeyes' defensive lineman Logan Lee (85) warms up before the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
In his first season as a starter on an Iowa defense that is allowing 11.6 points per game, tackle Logan Lee warms up before the Hawkeyes' game at Iowa State on Sept. 11.
Fans cheer as players walk onto the field during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner takes down Iowa State running back Breece Hall during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 11 in Ames.
Iowa's Charlie Jones looks for room to run as Iowa State's Gerry Vaughn pursues during the Hawkeyes' 27-17 win at Jack Trice Stadium last weekend.
Iowa State's Derek Schweiger (64) pushes Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones (16) out of bounds during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday in Ames.
Iowa Hawkeyes' quarterback Spencer Petras (7) calls a play during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Fans watch during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa Hawkeyes players celebrate a fumble during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa State Cyclones players react after a fumble during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday in Ames.
Iowa Hawkeyes' quarterback Spencer Petras (7) hands the ball off to fullback Monte Pottebaum (38) during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum fights for extra yardage during a carry in the Hawkeyes' win at Iowa State earlier this season at Jack Trice Stadium.
Tyler Goodson, left, has rushed for a touchdown in each of Iowa's two victories this season but will look to grow his average of 77 yards per game on the ground in Saturday's game against Kent State.
Iowa State Cyclones' quarterback Brock Purdy (15) passes against Iowa during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday in Ames.
Iowa State fans watch during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday in Ames.
Iowa State Cyclones' defensive back Craig McDonald (27) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes' tight end Sam LaPorta (84) during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs the ball as Iowa State defensive back Isheem Young goes for the tackle during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium earlier this month.
Iowa State players celebrate an Iowa fumble during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa Hawkeyes' wide receiver Charlie Jones (16) is taken down by an Iowa State defender during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones (16) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Iowa State during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday in Ames.
Iowa Hawkeyes' running back Tyler Goodson hushes the crowd after his touchdown against Iowa State during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson hushes the crowd after scoring the Hawkeyes' first touchdown in last week's 27-17 win at Iowa State.
Iowa State Cyclones' linebacker Jake Hummel (35) sacks Iowa Hawkeyes' quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
University of Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell dives into the end zone for a touchdown on a 6-yard fumble return during the third quarter of the Hawkeyes' 27-17 win at Iowa State on Sept. 11.
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Iowa State during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday in Ames. The fumble recovery was one of four turnovers forced by Iowa's defense.
Iowa Hawkeyes' punter Ryan Gersonde (2) celebrates a touchdown against Iowa State during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa Hawkeyes' defensive back Riley Moss (33) celebrates a touchdown against Iowa State during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa Hawkeyes' defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett (49) tackles Iowa State Cyclones' running back Jirehl Brock (21) during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa State Cyclones' running back Jirehl Brock (21) looks back before kickoff during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa Hawkeyes' defensive back Reggie Bracy (7) runs back to the sidelines during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
DUPLICATE***Iowa Hawkeyes' defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) and defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness (91) apply the pressure on Iowa State Cyclones' quarterback Brock Purdy (15) during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa State fans watch during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) runs the ball against Iowa State during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium earlier this season.
Iowa State defensive end Zach Petersen, a North Scott grad, tries to bring down Iowa running back Tyler Goodson during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium earlier this season. Petersen made three plays that gave ISU one last chance to tie Baylor on Saturday.
Iowa players walk by a misting fan during the Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames.
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras drops back to pass during the Hawkeyes' 27-17 victory over Iowa State on Sept. 11 at Jack Trice Stadium.


Mudon is a gated residential complex project developed by Dubai Properties. In Arabic, Mudon is known as 'cities', it was originally a highly ambitious project planned to be 3 times the size it is now. The original plan was to replicate five ancient Middle Eastern cities - Baghdad, Beirut, Cairo, Damascus and Marrakech - making Mudon one large city within Dubai.
Today, the area is a new housing development on the edge of the desert in Dubailand, at the intersection of Al Qudra Road and the Emirates Road (E611). Mudon has a collection of ready to move in townhouses and villas, with more off-plan additions to be delivered by 2021.
Consists of villas and townhouses with one apartment complex under development.
Landscaped parks and gardens all over the neighbourhood.
Easy access to Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Khail Road (E66).
Neighbours Arabian Ranches, Remraam and Dubai Studio City.
Mudon is a gated community with 24/7 security, it offers residents a family-friendly environment. Located in the heart of Dubailand it provides a tranquil yet active lifestyle with the many amenities throughout the area. Residents have access to a dedicated shopping centre, supermarket, schools, nursery, health club, medical centre, mosque, multiple swimming pools and a 1.8 million sq.ft park.
Mudon is a gated community divided into multiple subcommunities - Rahat, Naseem, Arabella and Al Salam. There are other communities under development such as Arabella Phase II and III which consist of townhouses, as well as Mudon Views - the only apartment complex in the community.
Developed by Dubai Properties, this district consists of over 800 villas with impressive architectural designs surrounded by lush green gardens. Villas in Mudon come in 3 to 5-bedroom configurations. Rent for a 4-bedroom villa starts at AED 150k, whereas rent for a 5-bedroom villa starts at 180k. Popular options are the independent villas in Rahat and Naseem.
Whilst townhouses in Mudon range from 2 – 5 bedrooms, renting a 3-bedroom townhouse starts at 120k, whereas a 4-bedroom townhouse rents for an average of AED 158k. Popular options include the new Arabella developments, a few of the units are semi-detached with a maids room.
Mudon Views is a group of 5 low-rise buildings containing 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and two-storey duplexes. It is the only apartment complex available in the area and is currently under construction. The flats in Mudon Views are popular amongst freehold buyers and handover is expected in 2020. Buying a 1-bedroom apartments in Mudon Views start from only AED 688k, 2-bedroom duplex flats are on sale for an average of AED 1.5M and 3-bedroom apartments range from AED 1.6M to AED 1.8M - leading Mudon Views to be an investor favourite.
There are plenty of parking spaces in Mudon, each villa and townhouse comes with at least 2 spaces. There is street parking available as well, other than that there is a visitor parking lot and ample parking at the Al Salam Community Centre.
For public transport commuters, the area is only accessible by 2 bus stops near the Mudon Al Salam Community Centre. The nearest metro station would be Mall of the Emirates and you would have to take the F32 feeder bus from the station to get to the area. Taxis are hard to find in the area and you would have to rely on options like Uber or Careem or plan ahead and schedule your ride in advance through the RTA app.
Mudon offers a dynamic living experience with the convenience of all modern amenities needed for a healthy and active lifestyle.
Geant Express Supermarket is a part of the community centre and there are Carrefour markets on both ends of the area. Choithrams is also another option, often stocking imported items from the UK and a few other ethnic goodies. These options should cover all essential grocery shopping trips; otherwise, there are a few other mini-marts spread across the area. For non-muslims, as a part of the Geant supermarket, there is the British Butcher Shop, their selection is sourced directly from British farms.
Mudon Mosque is the main mosque for the area, it offers spacious covered parking. There is the Al Madinah Al Mustadama Masjid which is located at the border of Mudon and The Sustainable City.
St. Gregorios Orthodox Church is the closest church for the residents of this community. There is also the International Nepalese Community Church, both these churches are located in Jebel Ali Village - a short 10-minute drive away. If you'd rather head to St Mary's Catholic Church, that would be a 25-minute drive.
Currently, there are no temples located in the neighbourhood, but the Hindu temple Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara is a 30-minute drive away.
Despite Mudon being a newer community, it is home to the Jebel Ali School which has been open since 1978. It offers the UK curriculum until Year 9. It has conserved its very good rating from the KHDA inspections for the last 3 years. Also located in Dubailand is the South View School, which also offers the UK syllabus up to Year 8. Next door in Arabian Ranches, only a 5-minute drive away, is the highly reputable Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS), it offers the UK education module till Year 11 and then offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) module for the final 2 years - Grade 12 and 13.
For younger children, there is the highly popular Blossom Nursery, the curriculum followed is the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Mudon is favoured by British expats hence the abundance of schools following the British model of education.
For students looking at higher education options in the emirate, they will find that both centrally located academic districts are just 25 minutes away. There is Zayed University Dubai Campus, University of Birmingham Dubai, Emirates Aviation University and more in Dubai International Academic City, located near Dubai Silicon Oasis. Alternatively, there is the Abu Dhabi University Dubai Campus, University of Manchester, Hult International Business School and more in the Knowledge Villa area. All these universities are internally accredited and offer multiple undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.
Currently, there are no hospitals in the area but in the nearby vicinity, there is the Aster Medical Centre in the Ranches Souk. Additionally, there is also the Aster Medical Clinic right next door as well. Emergency care patients will be taken to Saudi German Hospital in Al Barsha and the newly opened MediClinic Parkview Hospital on Umm Suqeim Road. For specialized care, there is the Miami Autism Rehabilitation Centre, it is a provider of world-class, early interventional rehabilitation programs for children with autism and related developmental disorders.
There is a BinSina pharmacy located directly in the Town Centre, opening hours are 7 am - 10 pm.
With Mudon mainly being a villa community it might be difficult to choose the best one for you. Take a look at the top 4 communities to rent houses in Mudon below.
The Arabella Townhouses placed first, this is mainly due to the fact that this is a newly completed development. Arabella and Arabella 1 were completed in mid-2018 and are ready to move in communities, featuring 3, and 4-bedroom townhouses. Whereas Arabella 2 and 3 are still under development and should be complete by mid-2019. Arabella 2 and 3 will feature 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom townhouses.
Naseem comes in second, it is the second phase of Mudon and consists of 240 independent villas in 3, 4 and 5-bedroom configurations. Each villa is spacious and has their own garden space, there is enough room for a swimming pool to be installed in the backyard.
Al Salam comes in third, it was the first phase of Mudon and consists of 398, 4-bedroom townhouses which include a garage for two cars, patio and garden and first-floor terrace.
Coming in fourth place is Rahat, with a total of 362 modern 3, 4 and 5-bedroom detached villas constructed in a contemporary Arabic style.
Al Qudra Road and Mohammed Bin Zayed Road are easily accessible from Mudon.
As a part of the Dubailand community and easily accessible by Umm Suqeium Street, Mudon is close to Arabian Ranches, Ranches Phase 2, Remraam, Dubai Sustainable City, Dubai Sports City. and more.
There is the Al Salam Community Centre which has food and beverage outlets, community services, health care, education, sports facilities and more. For the fitness enthusiasts who don't like to spend a long time on the road, there's an Athletic Concept Fitness First inside the perimeter of Mudon, that offers personal training sessions, all the equipment required for a weight training workout, includes classes offered to members for pilates, boot camps, muscle training, kids training and boot camp, as well as a full length swimming pool where swimming classes are also offered.
If you are looking to go on a shopping spree, the City Centre Me'aisem is just a 15-minute drive away. As part of the Majid Al Futtaim malls, it seamlessly combines all aspects needed for living essentials. Magic Planet is there to keep the little ones entertained.
There is also the First Avenue Mall nearby in Motor City. It is an environmentally friendly, contemporary, European-style mall, with an indoor-outdoor boulevard and Arabesque influences. The mall houses more than 50 high-street retailers and 15 other food and beverage outlets.
Apart from the restaurants in the Al Salam Centre, Mudon doesn't have many others around the neighbourhood. There are quite a few popular options on the border of Mudon and its neighbours. You could visit Chez Sushi in Arabian Ranches, it offers a casual Japanese dining experience, Abatjour Bistro located in the Al Salam Community Centre showcases its take on traditional Mediterranean cuisine with shisha, if you are in the mood for seafood resident favourite: Hook and Cook will get those cravings sorted.
For beach lovers, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) would be your best bet as it has an open beach and multiple other amenities, such as playgrounds, restaurants, retail outlets all catering to the beachy vibe. JBR is a 20-minute drive from Mudon.
Ever thought of learning to ride a horse? You can with the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club being so close by. Their equestrian centre offers polo, show-jumping and horse riding trips across the Arabian desert. They also have their own dining establishments and are open to hosting events.
Since Mudon connects to Al Qudra Road, you could take a short drive down to The Last Exit Al Qudra, this new and exciting food venture was launched by Meeras. It is a food truck haven where you can grab something to eat on route to the flamingo lakes or refuel after a ride on the cycle path. You could also go camping at Al Qudra lake or take a look at their oasis viewing deck while you are there. Notable food trucks are - classic American fare from Burger Pit, speciality crepes and coffee from Saddle Cafe and The Brass Cafe, an eclectic homegrown concept.
If you are looking for family fun then IMG Worlds of Adventure and Global Village will be your top options. IMG Worlds of Adventure is 5 minutes away from Mudon and is the world's largest indoor theme park, it has different adventure zones featuring characters from Cartoon Network and Marvel Comics. Then there is Global Village, only 7 minutes away by car with its different ethnic pavillions, exotic food kiosks, exhilarating rides and much more.
There are a lot of amenities for the residents of Mudon to enjoy, with small playgrounds at every nook and corner and a community centre offering many activities to enjoy. Another added benefit for the residents of Mudon is that no matter where you live in Mudon, you will have direct access to the Mudon Central Park. It will be perfect for picnics or quiet strolls as the park offers a sea of greenery, landscaped gardens and shaded trails. Cycling and jogging paths are woven in-between natural green open spaces all over the area and are in close proximity to a number of amenities. You can also use the football and basketball fields for a friendly match. There also is a Fitness First Mudon which offers unique new classes for its members.
For all your beauty needs there is a Tips and Toes Spa, as well as the cult favourite Loft Fifth Avenue Salon located in the Al Salam Centre. Otherwise, there is Rerotti Hair and Beauty Salon, they have two branches side by side, for both gents and ladies, close to Mudon but not inside. There is also the Haven Spa nearby, but that is ladies-only.
Mudon also offers a football field to its residents where kids as well as adults can enjoy playing.
There is the Al Salam Community Centre located in the heart of the Al Salam Townhouse area. It brings residents together for community events and is a focal point for all leisure activities due to the centre having 2 pools, a health club, tennis courts and children's play area. Keep an eye out for their events in order not to miss out.
Mudon is very popular for their community events like Halloween trick or treating, and other popular traditional festivities like Eid and Christmas. They also hold movie screenings under the sky during good weather months. Mudon is very popular with families. You can see lots of kids on their bikes during the evenings.
Mudon residents have gone a step further and created a facebook group which goes by the name "Mudon Neighbours Group". By becoming a part of this group, residents are able to share different things like community events' dates, garden, and other maintenance services offered etc.
Mudon is an extremely family friendly environment, with many leisure amenities for both children and adults. Promoting it to be a safe, gated community, but public transport users might encounter slight difficulties with the commute.
Are you looking to buy or rent property in Mudon?
The Expo 2020 site is 15 minutes away.


CHARING, D. DK Eyewitness Books: Judaism – Discover the History, Faith, and Culture That Have Shaped the Modern Jewish World. First American Edition 2003. DK Publishing, Inc., 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014. Copyright 2003 Dorling Kindersley Limited, London.
This great book is one of a series, called DK Eyewitness Books, on multiple educational subjects aimed at children and young adults. This older, 2003 library version, is a slim, hardcover coffee table-style book, compiled with factual short paragraphs of information and glossy, full-color photos. The photos are especially interesting for their archaeological- and museum-quality details, showing both verbally, and visually, some highlights from the periods of Jewish history, both modern, and ancient.
DK Publishing is now under the banner of Penguin Random House. For more information on the parent company, see the Wikipedia reference, below. The newest revised edition of this book was published June 14, 2016, with sixty-four pages geared toward <!–| –>Middle Grades (8-12), and is available in hardcover and paperback. I highly recommend this book, for all ages.


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1966 - Heston Blumenthal, English chef and cookbook author.
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Mickey Hart - Always Learning
'This interview is over!" declared Mickey Hart, apparently offended by the joke he had just been told about a drummer. (Specifically: What do you call a drummer in a coat and tie? Answer: The defendant.)
After being informed his interviewer is also a drummer, if not nearly on his level, Hart chuckled. Asked if he had a favorite drummer joke to share, Hart laughed gleefully, then recited a line guitarist Jerry Garcia had shared with him during their decades-long tenure in the Grateful Dead.
"Garcia used to say: 'A drummer is to a band what a barnacle is to a ship,' " a chortling Hart recalled. "That was really a deep one. Ba-da-boom!"
Hart, 69, performs here Wednesday at the Belly Up with his one-woman, six-man band. They are on tour to promote their new album, "Mysterium Tremendum," and single, the Hart-penned "Jersey Shore," which was released to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Sandy.
In a recent phone call from Red Deer in Alberta, Canada — "Oh, man, the snow is up to my eyeballs!" — he spoke about his life and music. Here is some of what this 1994 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee had to say about:
What he seeks in his band mates: "I always look for the willing, the people who want to expand, who have passion and want to go out of the box. And they have to be nice people to hang with, because a happy band is a good band. … I'm looking for people who like to 'group' — I'm a 'groupist.' The Grateful Dead was a group. We knew how to become a band, and be one (together), at times."
What he knows about music now that he didn't before: "Man, you could write a book about that! Well, if you're really in music — and with music — as opposed to just playing it, then it's an education, every day. You learn things about yourself and the music, all the time. Music makes you whole, if you're a full-time musician. … I'm a perennial student. I've always been a student."
Musical maturity: "You're different when you're older. You try to play a lot when you're young, a lot of notes and lot of emotion. A lot of it is learning, and it takes a long time to learn what is effective and what is not. As you get older, you go with the flow more and you use less, but there's more power and you're more confident. You don't have to play four notes, you can play one note. And that one note carries (more) importance and impact…
"You can play one thing, in the right place, and be more calm and have more conviction when you lay it down. You put it in a place that you are very secure in, because you've been working on it for years."
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Q: charlower with gcc I am trying to convert the following code from msvc to gcc
    #define ltolower(ch) CharLower((LPSTR)(UCHAR)(ch))
    char * aStr;
    * aStr = (char)ltolower(*aStr);
This code is giving a compiler error: cast from 'CHAR*' to 'char' loses precision
My understanding is that tolower(int) from c wouldn't convert the whole string.
Thanks.

A: Your cast in CharLower is raising that error. Before doing that, you need to set the high order byte of the pointer passed to CharLower equals to ZERO.
From MSDN reference on the function:

If the operand is a character string,
  the function returns a pointer to the
  converted string. Because the string
  is converted in place, the return
  value is equal to lpsz.
If the operand is a single character,
  the return value is a 32-bit value
  whose high-order word is zero, and
  low-order word contains the converted
  character.

Something like this might work:
#define ltolower(ch) CharLower(0x00ff & ch)

If you are using a C++ compiler, you might also need a CAST operator:
#define ltolower(ch) CharLower((LPTSTR)(0x00ff & ch))

Haven't tested it though...

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The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. It is fat soluble, so there must be some source of fat in the meal to promote its absorption (e.g., ground flax, chia seeds, rice bran, oils, etc.). Curcumin amounts to less than 5% of turmeric, therefore, the exact dosage is not clear; however, feeding 2 to 4 tablespoons of turmeric per day to the average-sized horse is very well tolerated.
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Aiding At-Risk Cities
Tai DaCosta worked in New Orleans through an MIT course centering on cities at risk. Photo: Len Rubenstein
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Tai DaCosta last spring traveled to New Orleans, where he heard firsthand the heartbreaking stories of people affected by Hurricane Katrina.
"Their stories were very touching and left a huge imprint on me," he says. "I learned a lot more than I bargained for."
DaCosta was one of 15 MIT students who recently participated in CityScope, a new one-semester, undergraduate course that focuses on cities at risk. The cities' problems result from natural disasters, like hurricanes or earthquakes, or from other disasters, such as urban renewal failures. The class, offered by the School of Architecture and Planning, gives students the opportunity to develop computation, calculation, and analytic techniques for identifying major urban problems. The course also includes a trip to work in a troubled city. Some at-risk cities include Detroit, St. Louis, Mexico City, San Diego, and Johannesburg.
"All we learned in New Orleans was much better than just sitting in a classroom. I mean, what we learned in a day, we wouldn't have learned all semester," he says.
"It's not until you actually go to another city, talk to people, and hear what they actually went through, do you realize, 'Oh, man, what I am proposing may look good on paper, but in real life, there is no way it could work.' If you're just in a classroom, you miss all the nuances, which are so important."
DaCosta, who was raised in Jamaica, says he felt saddened that in one of the poorest areas of the city two years after Katrina, "literally the only thing that's been done is part of the rubble has been cleared. There are still falling-down houses that I couldn't even go into because it was too dangerous. You hear about all the recovery work of the federal agencies, but it's shocking that there's still so much work left to be done."
DaCosta says the hands-on nature of the course opened his eyes to poverty in the U.S.
"People definitely need a broad education where they aren't taught strictly from a book. I believe if people saw true poverty firsthand, we wouldn't have the level of poverty we do in the world," says this young man, who plans to launch an architecture and engineering firm that focuses on sustainable development and designs low-income housing.
"If you actually go into a community and see a child who hasn't eaten in two days, and who is so thirsty they are willing to drink dirty rainwater, unless your heart is made of stone, you will do something to help."
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Plaxico Burress Is Back – And Prison Has Not Humbled Him
This guy is as old as Randy Moss, and we know what condition Moss was in last year. Moss is also more talented and didn't spend the last two years rotting in prison. I knew the old Plaxico was back when he began to opine on what teams were his "top picks" to play for.
Hello, Plaxico. No one cares. You're an aging receiver who just got out of prison for shooting himself with an illicit firearm. Jerry Manuel, major league sports' expert on gangsta'-ness would surely note that shooting yourself and going to jail for two years is not gangsta'.
Fortunately, the lukewarm reception he's gotten from football teams shows that GMs are being smart about Plaxico. Of course, all it takes is one idiot to give him a contract he doesn't deserve.
Don't think I don't have a gun tucked in my waistband, Bro. That sub sandwich better be here before halftime.
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Stay Classy, Lawrence Taylor.
Lawrence Taylor appears here at a furry convention with a minor whose name has been withheld due to the current proceedings.
Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been indicted on a plethora of charges that would make Ben Roethlisberger blush.
Taylor contends that he did nothing to his 16 year old accuser that he didn't do to Joe Theismann, who suffered a compound leg fracture in 1985 after alleged contact with Taylor.
Taylor insisted at the time that although he paid Joe Theismann $300 for sex, all he did was hug him. Unfortunately, this shows that Lawrence Taylor's actions have become more extreme over the years and have targeted younger victims. In the Foosball Wizard's opinion we had better lock him up before anything more terrifying than the photo on the right occurs.
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NFL Head Coach AD&D Alignment Chart
In a rare blend of extreme nerdism and intense gridiron action, The Foosball Wizard is proud to bring to you the NFL Head Coach Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Alignment Chart, inspired by the SEC Coach Alignment Chart at www.everdayshouldbesaturday.com! If you notice how incredibly nerdy you are while reading this, roll a d20 and try to make a saving throw against a future of unending virginity and pepperoni hot pockets.
Can you spot the common thread between the two charts? HINT: It's easy.
Click on the Image for a description of AD&D Alignments
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What's Inside Bill Belichick? Kitten meat, of course.
A snack is delivered to the New England Patriots' Training Camp
Unfortunately, the Foosball Wizard has been busy rounding up live kittens for Bill Belichick to devour and unable to write blog entries. Although the Foosball Wizard absolutely loathes Darth Belichick, the Foosball Wizard is living below the poverty line and must take any opportunity to improve his bottom line. Belichick typically eviscerates and consumes 50 live, screaming, innocent kittens per day during training camp and it is a huge contract to land. The Foosball Wizard Grocery Store & Cockfighting Arena ™ will be able to stay open at least two more months on this contract alone!
Don't touch those kittens, Belichick. They're MINE.
However, the Wizard took a break from hunting down these elusive and clever creatures to chime in on the Brian Cushing situation. The situation I speak of is, of course, the fact that he resembles Sloth from Goonies. Due to this, the AP decided to give voters a chance to pick a less horrific rookie of the year. After the ballot was recast, Brian Cushing still won Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. One anonymous AP reporter was quoted as saying "Jack Lambert won Defensive Rookie of the Year and children screamed whenever they saw his face. I didn't feel it was ethical to take the award away from Cushing."
Bill Belichick was unavailable to comment, as his mouth was full of sweet, succulent kittens delivered by a swank new eatery in Bed-Stuy.
AP Photo/David J. Philip
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It Wasn't Me – It Was the One-Armed Crack Smoking Ex-Linebacker!
Lawrence Taylor - Making Ben Roethlisberger Look Good Since 2010
No, that's not a photo of Lawrence Taylor with the underage prostitute he's accused of raping. This is a depiction of a different kind of abuse – subjecting viewers to terrible television.
Lawrence Taylor will apparently be the latest NFL player in the news for the wrong reasons – not a first for the famous crack-cocaine enthusiast and jangly earring wearer. Honestly, those big diamond encrusted "LT" earrings always screamed "crack smoking rapist" to me.
Lawrence Taylor's wife is claiming that it's all a conspiracy. This is very likely as Lawrence Taylor has made many enemies over the years – enemies as varied as the Stasi, the Illuminati, PETA and the People's Liberation Front of Lemuria, a Luddite eco-terrorist group. Eager to tarnish Taylor's image and stop him from bringing their Machiavellian schemes to a halt, they without doubt set Taylor up.
This dollar, found in Taylor's wallet, shows that he was close to figuring out the Illuminati's secrets.
Ben Roethlisberger, when told the details of today's Lawrence Taylor arrest, was quoted as saying "lol wut?"
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"Dalton, Daddy did a lot of things to deal with the pain of the game." -Bill Romanowski, to son.
MEANWHILE, IN NEW ORLEANS....
So, Joe Vitt, Sean Payton, and Loomis might be in trouble. Unlike Ben Roethlisberger or Michael Vick, do we really care, as fans? It's hard to cheer for a bozo like Roethlisberger, but if Vitt and Payton are nomming pills they're only hurting themselves.
Besides, they weren't breaking into players' houses to steal pills like Ryan Leaf.
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An Ominous Sweatshirt for Joe Maddon
Your anger with Woody Johnson makes you strong.
"Always two, there are. No more, no less. A master, and an apprentice." –Yoda
Tampa Bay Rays coach Joe Maddon has received a gift full of malevolent portent from famous Sith Lord and New England Patriots head coach, Darth Sweatshirt.
Although the Foosball Wizard loathes everything Darth Sweatshirt, he has a rare moment of solidarity with him concerning his ugly, hacked up sweatshirts. Although some have made very accurate observations as to why Darth Sweatshirt may wear his trademark hoodie with the arms crudely hacked off halfway up, the Foosball Wizard agrees with conventional wisdom in that Bill Belichick is prominently displaying his middle finger, in passive-aggressive fashion, to league management. They tried to tell Darth Sweatshirt how to dress, so he dressed himself as disgustingly as he could while following the letter of the rules!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Joe Maddon has recently had his own fashion related struggle with MLB management, similar to Belichick's. Evidently, Major League Baseball doesn't think that Joe Maddon's "Elmer Fudd" hat and hoodie are as swank as the Foosball Wizard does. Darth Sweatshirt, in a rare show of almost human emotion, sent an official Sith sweatshirt, embroidered with Maddon's initials, in what may even be an instance of empathy!
Eric Mangini: FATHER!!!! THERE IS STILL GOOD IN YOU!!!! I CAN SENSE IT!!!!!
Bill Belichick: *HACKS OFF MANGINI'S ARM*
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Ben ROFLsberger Vows Personal Change
Photo: Gene J. Puskar - AP - 04/12/10
Famous stunt motorcyclist and lover Ben Roethlisberger has promised to promised to "comply with what is asked of (him) — and more." Specifically, let's hope that he complies when people tell him "NO!"
I'd like to make a suggestion for Ben that no one else has: The next time you are speaking to the media to respond to allegations of sexual assault try not to look like a total date rapist. The image displayed to the right does not say "I'm sorry." It says "I gotta run, guys. There's some really drunk bridesmaids behind you and I think they're looking at me."
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Bills Tab Professor Moriarty as QB
James "Professor" Moriarty and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, at this morning's press conference.
According to Tim Graham on ESPN the Bills have denied even receiving a call from the Steelers indicating a desire to trade them famous stunt motorcyclist and lover, Ben Roethlisberger. The speculation is that Big Ben is so toxic to football teams at this point that even a young, talented QB with a low salary, which is what Roethlisberger would be to any team who picked him up, is undesirable.
The Bills proved they had no interest in Roethlisberger early this morning when they hosted a press conference with their latest acquisition and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Professor Moriarty, recently released from the holodeck on the Enterprise, was tabbed to compete with Trent Edwards and Brian Brohm for the Bills' starting QB position in 2010. Buddy Nix, the Bills' GM, was quoted as saying "'The Professor' is a cerebral, gutsy quarterback who comes without the baggage and liability of signing a quarterback like Ben Roethlisberger, Ryan Leaf or Art Schlicter. Moriarty's high, domed forehead is a sign of a prodigious intellect."
However, not everyone shares Nix's opinion of Moriarty. Amateur scout, Sherlock Holmes is quoted as saying "For years past I have continually been conscious of some power behind the malefactor, some deep organizing power which forever stands in the way of the law, and throws its shield over the wrong-doer. Again and again in cases of the most varying sorts — forgery cases, robberies, murders — I have felt the presence of this force, and I have deduced its action in many of those undiscovered crimes in which I have not been personally consulted. For years I have endeavored to break through the veil which shrouded it, and at last the time came when I seized my thread and followed it, until it led me, after a thousand cunning windings, to quarterback James Moriarty of football celebrity."
Holmes also added that "Moriarty's elongated delivery and poor footwork will make it hard for him to succeed at the NFL level."
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This is a post I've been planning for a little while now - I believe that no matter your shape or size, having well fitting underwear is key!
Not only does it make you feel more confident, but it also compliments your clothes, making them fit better.
Until I was 18-years-old, I had never had a well fitting bra. Ever.
I lived in plain, white sports bras, as I thought they were the only kind that stocked my size.
It used to make me so depressed going shopping with my friends in specialised lingerie boutiques on the high street, and see them buy such colourful, interesting and versitile pieces - when I knew that my own underwear came in a box (I remember it being the same shape as the ones you buy tights in), in the sportswear section of a department store.
However, things have come leaps and bounds in the past few years - with new brands offering extended sizes (And yes, I mean both cups and backs!) for us to fall in love with.
Like I said, I've been planning this post for a little while - in which I discuss my favourite places to buy underwear.
However as if right on cue - Plus Size Lingerie got in touch with some of their pieces, and I couldn't resist giving them a shout out!
Well, Simply Yours have certainly gone out of their way to combine my favourite things - cupcakes, pastels, lace and beautiful underwear.
This is so sweet and dainty, so will feel wonderful underneath a clean, crisp summer dress - and since there are cupcakes on the straps, who care if people get a glimpse of them anyway?
Yet again I'm featuring a bra with a beautiful design - they're umbrellas! It is also a balconette, which means it is cut slightly lower than regular bras, which is perfect if you want to wear a lower cut top or dress in the hot summer months (fingers crossed!).
Balconettes also lift your bust, taking the pressure off the delicate shoulder straps.
I have this bra myself, and I absolutely love it! The cups and cushioned without adding extra weight, the longline shape makes me feel very 'tucked in' and secure. The straps also also detachable, if you require a strapless bra for another look.
Personally, I think this bra is just too pretty to be kept hidden - and it's definitely possible to make it part of your outfit with a sheer top or blouse. Black for a more reserved look, and a lighter shade if you're a bit more daring!
I know that opinion is split when it comes to shapewear.
Personally, I do have a few shapewear pieces, but I don't wear them a lot of the time.
However, when I do want to wear something particularly close fitting - especially my favourite black bodycon party dress - it does give me extra confidence whilst wearing something outside my comfort zone. It's just another stepping stone in my personal journey to complete self acceptance.
But I digress - back to the undies!
With the large range in cup and back sizes, the Gok range has been a winner for bloggers during the past few years. Check out Lauren's review here, and also Em's reviews here and here.
As to not overwhelm this post with lots of pictures and information, please consider this part one or two as I have so many more brands to talk about!
DISCLAIMER: This post is in collaboration with PlusSize-Lingerie, however all words and opinions are - as always - my own!
Funny this post should come up just after I spent a week trying to find new bras!
Ah, a well-fitting bra actually transforms an entire outfit, in my opinion!
:) I dont even need to wear a bra LOL :D Quiet annoying though!
Great article...some of my favorite pieces of Underwear! this summer have come from Soma Intimates. Its amazingly affordable.


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