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Q: What book should I read to learn how to deal with networking issues? I run into wireless router and networking issues very often. I'd like to finally just read a book on how to trouble and diagnose problems, using tools like ifconfig, editing files like /etc/network/interfaces, and whatever. Any recommendations?

A: Also you may want to look at Amazon.com for books on the subject. Many times there are used books at discount price that will give you want you need.
I found a "Linux Network Administration" that normally lists for ~35USD for 12!
Hope this helps.
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I've always wanted to take a #hitchselfie like this! Yep, that red car stopped right when I was taking this picture and the guy make a nice drive around #Marsalforn and invited me for some guitar playing at his house before dropping me at Ramla Bay to go swimming. I hope I can snap more of these perfectly timed pictures! Now I'm back at the Grand Harbour looking for a boat to #Sicily.. let's hope it doesn't take six days this time!
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Prey gets first gameplay trailer
August 5, 2016 by Ankush Mahajan
Publisher Bethesda Softworks unveiled the first gameplay trailer for Prey during QuakeCon 2016. Developed by Arkane Austin, the first person sci-fi shooter debuted during E3 2016.
The game is a reboot completely divorced from Prey (2006) developed by the now defunct Human Head Studios. The company was developing a sequel to the game in 2011 which was unfortunately canned by the publisher.
The new game re-imagines the franchise by adding psychological horror to the formula. Set in the year 2032, Prey plants you in the shoes of Morgan Yu, a survivor stranded on a space station orbiting the moon after an experiment gone horribly wrong. Stuck in a rock and a hard place, Morgan must survive the hostile aliens actively hunting him to uncover the truth behind everything.
The player can gain alien abilities to develop a combination of powers and upgrades to suit their playstyle. Items can be crafted with blueprints while gadgets and tools found lying around can be used in inventive ways. The game is shaping up to be an interesting amalgamation of System Shock, Geist and Bioshock.
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Robert's Road Warriors
Join Easter Seals Greater Houston and Chairmen Katherine and Bob Dowdell on Saturday, April 9th for the 5th Annual Family Fun Walk, Walk With Me, at the Houston Zoo. The Dowdell's, alongside their team, Robert's Road Warriors, are walking to support their 19 year old son Robert who struggles with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
"Robert was first diagnosed with cataracts and then cerebral palsy at the age of 14 months. Fortunately, he was able to participate in Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) – physical, occupational and speech therapy. ECI offers a jump start for children with delayed developmental issues like Robert. While many of those years were mixed with hardships and challenges, Easter Seals was a constant support throughout. Easter Seals was with our family every step of the way to make Robert's "disability" seem more like a "different ABILITY".
Robert attended his first Easter Seals Camp when he was seven years old. He attended Camp Buckaroo, a summer day camp for kids with special needs, and Camp Smiles, a week long spend-the-night camp in Burton, Texas. Robert had never spent the night away from home, but I packed up his walker, wheelchair and orthotics for his adventure. At camp, Robert was encouraged to try new things he never dreamed he could do, as he needed assistance with many everyday tasks. He did all the normal camp things; horseback riding, zip line, fishing, shot archery, sang karaoke, and danced and – for the first time in his life, he like a "normal" kid. He was loved for who he was, just as he was. At the end of each camp session, Robert would cry when he saw we were there to pick him up…he didn't want to leave!
At age 15, Robert attended Camp Most. Camp Most is focused less on activities and more on building socialization skills in teens. Robert learned important things like how to start a conversation, how to tell people about his disability, and how to determine his strengths to build a resume. Robert has learned how to set goals. His goals for 2016 include: to do his BEST in everything that he CAN do, to be a better brother to his sister, Katie and to be independent. Easter Seals Camps have proven to be some of the most transformative events in Robert's life to date.
Community support of Walk With Me is a blessing to many families in the greater Houston area – one that the Dowdell Family can personally attest to. Easter Seals provides life-changing services to people of all ages with all types of disabilities. Thanks to Easter Seals, Robert is strong, happy, perseverant and optimistic about his bright future, and we are confident that Easter Seals will continue to help him become more self-reliant and prepare him for his future. Please consider supporting Walk With Me to guarantee services for Robert and other Houstonians with disabilities to help them discover their potential and hope for limitless possibilities!"
-Katherine Taylor Dowdell
Walk With Me Chair, Proud mother of Katie (22) and Robert (19) and grateful beneficiary of Easter Seals Greater Houston programs
More About Walk With Me:
Walk With Me is a 5K or shorter Family Fun Walk that helps raise awareness and resources for programs of Easter Seals, which help children and adults living with all types of disabilities. For more information contact Madison Shofner at 713-838-9050×304 or mshofner@eastersealshouston.org or visit our event website, click here!
More About the Dowdell Family:
Robert lives in Briargrove Park with his family. His father, Bob, is an executive with Prosperity Bank and his mother, Katherine, is a retired banker and fundraiser. Katherine serves on the Board of Directors for Easter Seals and Bob was instrumental in gaining the support of Prosperity Bank, the Title Sponsor for this year's Walk With Me event. Robert's big sister, Katie, is a senior at Louisiana State University. Robert is a senior at Westside High School. He is active in Best Buddies Texas, Capernaum-a Young Life group for special needs kids, and Easter Seals Camp Most.
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Happy Holidays – and 41 successful families holiday adoptions!
This holiday season, Zeta Tau Alpha Houston Alumnae Association (HAA) partnered with Easter Seals of Greater Houston for a Holiday Toy Drive. Easter Seals of Greater Houston assists over 6,500 children and adults with all types of disabilities and their families a year, 70% of them living below the poverty level and mostly because of medical and caregiver issues. Every year, Easter Seals' therapists who are in the homes and see first-hand the need, nominate the families that they know are especially in need and so nominate their most neediest of families for holiday adoption. With HAA's generous donations, Easter Seals is able to provide a brighter holiday for these 41 families in need. As we begin to deliver our toys and donations to the families in need, it's never too late to start thinking of next year. Maybe you and your friends and family would like to do something. My own son was very moved when he helped deliver toys to a family in need so for his next birthday, we will be doing a "Pajama Jam" collecting pjs instead of gifts. Mom really wanted to do a "sock hop" and collect socks but he informed me that wasn't "cool"! Those are just a couple of ideas and the possibilities are endless. Some of the things you can collect in addition to toys are blankets, diapers and wipes, and gift cards.
I know firsthand how much this means to the families. The looks on the children's faces are priceless but the emotional responses from the parent's are what get me every time. I know it's such a hectic time with lots of holiday activities going on but it just amazes me how generous all of our donors are at this time of year and always! I really want to thank the wonderful women of Zeta Tau Alpha Houston Alumnae Association (HAA) for partnering with Easter Seals for their holiday toy drive! If you would like more information on adopting a family, #PJDAY, Toy & blanket drives etc, please contact the Easter Seals Development Department.
ESGH would also like to thank North Highland, VCS, Prosperity Bank, our Board of Directors, our staff, Anadarko, The Cruise Center, Century21, Memorial Lutheran School, St Marks Episcopal School, Newmark Homes, Blinds.com, the Texas Rangers Baseball team and many many more!
Sonia Salas, Assistant Director, Easter Seals Greater Houston
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Along Sava River to Bled
Mountain Biking · Upper Carniola · Open
Turizem Radovljica Verified partner Explorers Choice
Cycling by the Bled Lake
The large bridge across river Sava Photo: Tjaša Kocijančič, CC BY-ND, Turizem Radovljica
The road alongside river Sava Photo: Tjaša Kocijančič, CC BY-ND, Turizem Radovljica
The gravel road in the forest Photo: Tjaša Kocijančič, CC BY-ND, Turizem Radovljica
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A scenic bike ride that, together with visits to attractions, fills the whole day. The route leads from Radovljica alongside rivers, across meadows and through forests to Bled.
From Radovljica set off to the Sava river valley and cycle along a macadam road beside the Sava Bohinjka river. The route continues past picturesque meadows and to the outskirts of Bled before leading through Bohinjska Bela steeply upwards into the forest. The route descends on a forest cart track to the shore of Lake Bled beneath the peak of Ojstrica (optional hike up to the viewpoint). From there you cycle around the northern shore of the lake to the centre of Bled. Continue through some of the lesser-known streets of Bled, which reflect the town's former village past, towards the village of Zasip. Descend to the Sava Dolinka river one final time then ascend on the other side to the village of Breg. From the village a more or less flat cycling route leads through vast fields through Vrba, the birthplace of Slovenia's most famous poet, along the so-called Emperor's road, then through Vrbnje back to Radovljica. The Countryside Ride to Bled is a slightly shorter version of this route.
Don't forget to pack a towel and a swim suit! The delightful descent on the forest track ends directly on the gorgeous pebble beach in Lake Bled.
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Asphalt 13.96%Dirt road 16.28%Forested/wild trail 53.94%Road 3.96%Unknown 11.83%
Be cautious at the crossing of the old regional road outside village Vrba.
Soon after crossing the bridge on river Sava near Ribno, you will meet a small lake (pond) on your right-hand side. Ribno pond was once a popular bathing area of the locals, today it's mostly used a picnic area. If your backpack is not entirely empty, this can be a good opportunity for a snack.
The rocky crags above the village Bohinjska Bela hide a 24 meters high Iglica waterfall. In dry periods, this might not be the mightiest waterfall you have ever seen. However, scaling the vertiginous path to the top of Iglica cliff is a great choice at any time. If you are afraid of heights, you can also simply observe the acrobatic moves of rock climbers from the safety of firm ground.
They say that the visit of Lake Bled is not proper, if you hadn't visited the island church, climbed up to the Bled castle, or tried the famous Bled cream cake.
The birth house of Slovenian national poet France Prešeren in village Vrba, is an "a must" stop for all those who wish to truly understand Slovenian culture and identity. The linden tree at the crossroads of the village streets tells an interesting story of the life in the past. The tree is surrounded by 16 stones, one for every farmhouse in the village. The village elders would once sit on the stones and discuss the important village matters.
Returning back to Radovljica, take some time to explore it's hidden treasures. Did you know, that you can visit Radovljica Manor from the inside and admire it's beautiful staircase? In the first floor, you will find the entrance to two museums: The fascinating Museum of apriculture and the Municipal museum.
Tourist information centre Radovljica (490 m)
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Standing outside the Tourist information centre in Radovljica, follow the narrow street leading south-east onto the colourful Linhart square in the old town centre of Radovljica. Cycle right through the square (or take time for morning coffee in one of the many excellent bars and restaurants!), than turn right at the first street branching off the square to the right hand side (road sign: No admittance for vehicles). This short street bring you to a fabulous viewpoint at the former town gates of medieval Radovljica. Turn right, and descend down a road leading beneath the former town walls and residential houses. Cross the railway overpass and continue cycling downhill towards river Sava (broad views of the valley bellow).
After about 600 meters, you will come across the main road. Join it carefully, turn left and cycle downhill to a large bridge across river Sava. As soon as you cross the bridge and reach Lancovo, turn right and follow the village street running up-stream the Sava river. Ignore the streets branching off to the left-hand side and stay on the levelled road at the bottom of the river valley. Reaching the Y-shaped fork, take the upper/left road (signpost: Bled). The road gently elevates to the forest on the right-hand side bank of river Sava Bohinjka (you are in close proximity of the confluence of the two "sister" rivers Sava Dolinka and Sava Bohinjka) and the surface changes from asphalt to gravel. If you will be fortunate not to meet to many cars (amidst locals, this a popular by-pass route to avoid Bled's high season traffic jams), you will enjoy fantastic gravel cycling through the shady forest above pristine clear waters of Sava Bohinjka.
Reaching the concrete bridge on Sava Bohinjka river, continue cycling straight ahead on the wide gravel road leading you further up-stream (ignore the ascending trail branching up-hill on the left-hand side). The road runs alongside the riverbed at first, than moves further away in the riverside forest. After about 1 kilometre you come across a summer camp for the scouts (located on both sides of the road), soon after, a clear wide-open pasture reveals itself on the right hand side (wonderful views of Karavanke mountain range!). In a gradual descend, the road approaches the river again and you reach a T-shaped junction next to another concrete river bridge.
Turn right and cross this bridge. When you reach the other side, immediately turn left and follow a gravel road leading you further up-stream. Even though the river close-by, it cannot be seen from the road due to dense riverside vegetation. However, an interesting natural water pond presents itself on the right-hand side of the road (popular picnic area). Continue cycling in the same direction, and the road will bring you closer to the river again (nice pebble beaches). The forest eventually opens and you are cycling on the edge of wide open pastures on beneath village Selo.
Reaching the crossroads by the next bridge on river Sava Bohinjka, turn right and cycle on the partly paved road leading towards the village. Not for long though: after about 200 meters you turn left again (football pitch and barn on your right-hand side,) and follow the gravel road leading diagonally across the pastures (isolated farm on your right-hand side). It seems, as if the road leads you back to the river again, however you soon reach a Y shaped fork where you turn right (and away from the river again). Follow the wider gravel road leading you across pastures, fields and hay-meadows towards north-west. Stay on the widest road, ignoring all cart-tracks branching off to the left and to the right-hand side. Reaching the first patches of forest, the road starts gradually ascending and bring you to a Y-shaped junction where you meet an asphalt paved road (STOP sign). Continue cycling in the same direction, using the paved road which gradually descending alongside the electricity power line.
Very soon, the asphalt surface on the road ends and you reach a small bridge next to a saw mill depot. Continue cycling straight ahead on the flat gravel road and ignore the road descending from the right-hand side. Once again, you come to close proximity of Sava Bohinjka river, and for a short while you are cycling right alongside its riverbed. Ignore the bridge and the road leading left and across the river (off-limits, military shooting range), and continue cycling in the same direction. The road suddenly gets very steep, however the paved surface provides good friction on the wheels. This short climb ends on the side of the regional road between Bled and Bohinj. Cross the road very carefully, turn left and cycle downhill on the main road for about 30 meters. You will see a narrow trail branching off in the forest on your right hand side. Carefully exit the main road (kerb) and cycle into the forest. The narrow foot-path soon widens into a splendid wider gravel trail, leading on further west on the edge of the forest. Alternatively you can also cycle down to the main road to the start of the bicycle lane and than turn right and join the gravel field track.
The gravel track distances further and further from the main road (and the bicycle lane), as hay-meadows in-between get wider. The church of St. Margaret greets you from the left-hand side, as the trail brings you to the foot of scenic limestone cliffs (interesting shrine dedicated to Mother Mary carved inside a natural stone cavern). Soon after passing the shrine, you approach the first houses in the village Bohinjska Bela.
Reaching the main village street near the church, turn right and follow the street ascending into the village for about 20 meters. Right after passing-by the first farmhouse, imidiatelly turn right and follow a tiny street leading in-between a picket fence and a small brook. You can go left or right in the Y-shaped junction, for both streets rejoin at the other end of the house. Continue cycling further up the steep narrow village street ascending alongside a small brook. Keep to the left and keep climbing up the very steep village road towards the railway line. Cycle through the small stone-build railway underpass to reach another Y-shaped junction next to a stone-clad house (House name plaque: Pr' Vahtnc).
Turn right and cycle across the yard and further following a narrow gravel road running parallel with the railway line below. The gravel track soon becomes narrower and starts ascending in a rather steep traverse. After a few minutes of intense climb the forest track levels for a short while (a chance to catch some air), than climbs right up again in a steep left-hand side bend. Reaching the top of a small saddle continue cycling straight ahead (ignore the log skidding track on your left-hand side) and start descending down the forest track. Reaching the railway line (tunnel exit) and an isolated house in the middle of the forest (former railway section house), turn right in a S-shaped bend and cycle underneath the railway line (underpass).
The road now continues beneath the railway tracks and approaches a large camping area (Camping Bled). Cycle further on the gravel road, gradually descending alongside the campsite fence. The gravel road ends on the busy lakeside promenade of lake Bled, right next to the popular gravel swim beach in Zaka (great opportunity for a refreshing summer swim!).
After having taking in the iconic views of Lake Bled, it's island and the castle, turn left and cycle on the lakeside promenade. Though the promenade is closed for motorised traffic, it's ussually strewn with pedestrians walking in both directions. Please be careful and respectfull towards pedestrians, after all, this is "their teritory".
Reaching a small bay with bathing area (rowing training centre), continue cycling on the lakeside promenade, ignoring all roads leading up-hill to the village. The stunning lakeside promenade takes you right beneath the castle cliffs (luxury historic private villas) towards the hotel area. After approaching St. Martin's parish church (pointed church bell tower) the road descend to a small park area (landing post for traditional "pletna" boats).
You can choose to explore the remaining shores of Lake Bled, or continue the tour by turning left and cycling up the hill towards hotel Bled Rose . Turn left after passing-by the traffic barrier (signpost: St. Martin's church), and cycle pass the Bled Rose Hotel towards the main Bus station. Reaching it, turn left and cycle up the street pass the "Pri Planicu" pub. Choose the road on your left and cycle by the Murka Restaurant. Turn right at the first junction (pizzeria on your left-hand side) and pedal up-hill. Reaching the small roundabout with a linden tree, turn left and cycle towards the youth-hostel at the top of the hill. From here, the road descends down the hill again and brings you to an Irish pub and a larger parking area.
Cross the main road carefully, continue cycling straight ahead an you will end directly on the bicycle/pedestrian lane leading further you further in the same direction. When the bicycle lane approaches the northern Bled ring road, it makes a right turn and follows the course of the road towards north-east. Follow the lane all the way to the traffic lights, than turn left on the village street. Keep in mind, that you are no longer on a lane reserved for cyclists and this is the main street through the village Gmajna (part of town Bled). Cycle on the road right through the village, ignoring all side roads and village streets. Coming out of the village (road sign: you are exiting Bled), continue cycling on the road leading you across the fields towards village Zasip (north).
500 meters after exiting Bled, you will reach the crossroads in-front of village Zasip. Turn right (road sign: Piškovca) and follow a paved road leading east. At the crossroads at the edge of a natural terrace stay on the paved road which bends to the left-hand side and drops steeply into the river valley. Though the road surface enables fast descent, be careful on the road. Many locals are using it as alternative access to Bled in summer season. Reaching the valley floor, ignore the gravel road branching off to the left and continue cycling across the bridge.
The road surface turns to gravel at the northern side of the bridge, and the road gradually ascents up the shaded forest. In just one long turn, the forest road brings you to the top of the river terrace on the other side of the valley (just before reaching the top, some wonderful views of Julian Alps can be enjoyed from the gravel road).
As soon as you come out of the forest, and the climbing stops, you find yourself on the main street of village Breg. Follow it (ignoring all side streets and driveways), until it brings you to the ancient church of St. Radegund. Follow the street which branches off to the right-hand side just before the church. Before you know, the street ends and you are cycling on gravel field road with stunning views of Mt. Stol and the Karavanke range. The road approaches the motorway, turns to the right and follows the motorway course. After 1 km the gravel road meets the railway and follows it's course for a short while. When the cart-track meets a wider gravel road, turn left and cross the railway tracks very carefully (unprotected railway crossing!). After 100 meters the gravel road overpasses a motorway and continues further in the same direction (north-east, church of. St. Mark in village Vrba).
After 300 meters you will reach the intersection with the former regional road (STOP sign). Though visibility is very good, and there is much less traffic on the road these days, please be very carefull crossing the road (some drivers tend to drive really fast on this section). Once reaching the other side of the road, pedal up-hill to village Vrba. Soon you will come across a bronze monument on the right-hand side od the road, followed by a museum (memorial house). Vrba is a birth place of France Prešeren, Slovenian national poet, deeply loved and honoured by Slovenian people.
Cycle pass the museum house on the main village street to reach an interesting A-shaped junction dominated by large linden tree surrounded by stones (they used to serve as seats for village elders during sessions of the village "parliament"). Turn sharply to the right-hand side and continue cycling on a narrow street leading in-between farms and barns. Coming out of the village, follow the straightforward road leading you towards the mountains and St. Mary's church in Breznica.
About 500 meters after leaving the village, you will reach an intersection with a wider paved road running straight across the fields (shrine on your right-hand side). Turn right and follow the field road across wide-open landscape. After passing-by a horse ranch on your left hand side, the road surface turns to gravel.
For the next 4 kilometres, you are cycling straight ahead on the wide dusty field road, ignoring all side roads joining from both sides. The road is more or less car free and you can truly enjoy cycling with breathtaking views of surrounding mountains. However, be careful in the intersection with local (asphalt paved) road outside village Rodine!
Reaching a second intersection with asphalt road (Begunje - Lesce road) (WWII memorial plaque) stop and look for the passing-by traffic. When the road is clear, turn right and cycle on the road for about 20 meters, than cross the main road and join a field gravel road leading south/south-west pass the catholic shrine (column). Pedal "full speed ahead" for nearly 1 km, ignoring all field tracks branching off to the left. When the road suddenly bends to the left (wooden crucifix), turn left at a 90 degrees angle , and follow a cart track leading straight ahead. Passing by occasional hay-racks and orchards, you will enter the village Nova vas next to a large historic farmhouse. Carefully join with the principal road, and turn left. Cycle up the village through the bend, than turn immaterially to the right into a quiet village road. In the fork by the hedge, turn right (signpost: Ski servis) and follow a tiny road alongside a hedge fence (newly built houses to the right hand side). Suddenly the road ends in a private yard, while a narrow cart track continues straight ahead in the same direction. Follow the track leading straight ahead into the forest (direction south). A pleasant quiet forest trails leads you alongside a (sometimes dry) riverbed to a narrow wooden footbridge.
Cross the bridge and follow the leading further in the same direction to an large farm. Reaching a T junction in the middle of the village (wooden crucifix), turn right and pedal on the principal village street through Vrbnje. Soon you will reach a Y fork (another wooden crucifix), where you keep left. A narrow village road leads you between the residential houses on the left, and wide open fields and meadows on the right-hand side. In the junction with a wider road, turn right (direction: west) and pedal towards the large Dolenc farm (fresh dairy product shop!) and further alongside the motorway. Reaching the main road and motorway underpass, turn left and cycle towards the traffic lights. Continue straight ahead, pass the SPAR supermarket and downhill alongside the main road into Radovljica.
Before reaching the main bus station, a tiny cart track branches off to the left in-between parking area and fruits&vegetables market (signposts: Juliana, Pusti grad). Make left turn, carefully cross the road and descend down towards a health food store/pharmacy. From here, the cart track leading beneath the high stone built walls leads you towards the old town centre of Radovljica. A very special treat awaits you at the end: turn right by the yellow house (signpost: Juliana) and cycle into (what seems to be) a tunnel. It's actually a former town moat, one of few of such kind. Reaching the other end of the tunnel, turn sharply to the right and climb up to a tiny square in-front of tourist information centre in Radovljica.
By train: arriving from the direction of either Ljubljana or Jesenice, exit the train at Radovljica train station, than cycle (push a bike) straight up the steep narrow street (Kolodvorska ulica) leading you directly to the square (roundabout) in front of the Tourist information centre in Radovljica.
By bus: frequent buses connect Radovljica to Bled, Kranjska Gora, Jesenice and Ljubljana. On most Arriva operated bus lines you can load the mountain bike on the bus free of charge,providing there is enough space in the luggage compartment.
From the bus station in Radovljica, cross the main road at the road crossing by the market, than cycle through the park stretching in-front of the Grajski dvor hotel. Turn right at the end of the gravel lane, and you will find yourself on the square (roundabout) in front of the Tourist information centre in Radovljica.
Arriving from Bled:
Use the motorway A2 and take the exit 4 (OMV petrol station). Follow the signs for Radovljica, when reaching the first junction. Turn left and drive towards the town until reaching the junction with traffic lights, than turn left again. Follow the principal road (Kranjska cesta), than Gorenjska cesta for the old town centre.
Arriving from Ljubljana:
Use the motorway A2 and take the exit 4 (OMV petrol station). Reaching the local road, turn right for Radovljica and cross the motorway overpass. Drive towards Radovljica until reaching the junction with traffic lights, than turn left again. Follow the principal road (Kranjska cesta), than Gorenjska cesta for the old town centre.
Most parking spaces in Radovljica are time limited. For mountain biking tours we therefore advise you, to find parking area without time limitation. The nearest such parking area to the old town is in Kajuhova street. After having passed-by the bank (on your left), and the court and high school (on your right-hand side) turn right and follow the street leading pass the school to the edge of a natural terrace above the railway line. Parking spaces can be found on the left hand side of the road. If this parking area is busy, try the parking spaces near the Health centre (Swimming pool) in Kopališka ulica street.
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helmet, gloves, sunglasses
rain jacket, extra shirt
food and drinks from backpack
spare inner tube, pump, multitool, basic personal first aid kit
personal document (ID card), health insurance card
Hidden Countryside of Radovljica
Forests and Views of Jelovica High-plateau
Alpine Pastures of Mt. Begunjščica
Radovljica Mountain Views
Countryside Ride to Lake Bled
Around Radovljica with a mountain bike
Radovljica to Zabreška planina mountain pasture + "Foreplay" on your mountain bike
Public-transport-friendly Circular route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest


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USS Higgins (DDG-76) is a United States Navy  (Flight II).  Higgins is the 26th ship of her class, and the 15th of the class to be built by Bath Iron Works of Bath, Maine. Construction began on 14 November 1996 and she was launched and christened on 4 October 1997. She was commissioned at a ceremony in Port Everglades, Florida on 24 April 1999. She is part of Destroyer Squadron 15 within the Seventh Fleet, and is homeported at United States Fleet Activities Yokosuka in Yokosuka, Japan.

Namesake
She is named for William R. Higgins, a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, who was captured, tortured and murdered in 1988 by Hezbollah, during a UN peacekeeping mission to Lebanon. In 1992 he was posthumously awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal, and two years later it was announced that a ship would be named in his honor.

History

Higgins was built by Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. The ship was christened on 1 October 1997 by the wife of Colonel Higgins, Lieutenant Colonel Robin L. Higgins, USMC (retired), who is also the ship's sponsor. "In the name of all that is good and right in the world - Semper Fi - Always Faithful - I christen thee HIGGINS".

Higgins was the first ship off the coast for the Hainan Island incident that occurred on 1 April 2001, when a United States Navy EP-3E ARIES II signals intelligence aircraft and a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) J-8II interceptor fighter jet collided in mid-air, resulting in an international dispute between the United States and the People's Republic of China on her maiden deployment.

Upon returning to San Diego in April 2004, Higgins completed a safe and efficient ordnance offload and fuel transfer and headed into a nine week Selected Restricted Availability. This time in the shipyard enhanced Higgins capabilities including the installation of the Tactical Tomahawk weapons system, the refurbishment of the Mk 45/5-inch Lightweight Gun Mount and Mk 41 Vertical Launch systems, and an enhanced Combat Systems suite. December 2004 marked the beginning of a busy upcoming year for Higgins. She became a member of the  Carrier Strike Group, in the company of Nimitz,  the cruiser , the destroyer , and the submarine . In the three-week Composite Unit Exercise that followed, Higgins stood out in all mission areas and, along with the other ships in the Nimitz Strike Group, was now certified "surge ready" to deploy.

In February 2005, the ship conducted the Congressionally-mandated inspection by the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). This complete material assessment of the ship was successfully completed and was highlighted by a one-day underway demonstration which showcased Higgins high levels of combat readiness with near-perfect grades in nearly every category. The next pre-deployment milestone consisted of Higgins ordnance onload at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach. Once the ship was outfitted with her deployment load of ammunition, Higgins was once again underway with the Nimitz Strike Group in March for a Joint Task Force Exercise. Coincident with that two-week exercise, Higgins sent three teams to the recently instituted Non-Compliant Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure school and, as a result, became one of the first ships to deploy to the Fifth Fleet AOR with an organic non-compliant boarding capability, greatly enhancing her effectiveness in waging the Global War on Terrorism.

With only thirteen months since the previous deployment, Higgins commenced a second deployment on 6 May 2005 in company with the Nimitz Strike Group. A brief stop at the North Island Naval Weapons Station provided Higgins with several new combat capabilities, particularly the new Tactical Tomahawk Cruise Missiles and the High Explosive Electronically Timed (HE-ET) and Kinetic Energy Electronically Timed (KE-ET) 5-inch projectiles. While the TACTOM missiles significantly enhance Higgins Strike warfare capabilities, the HE-ET and KE-ET rounds provide the ship more capable defense against an asymmetric surface threat.

In the second half of January 2006, Higgins conducted Mobility-Navigation and Seamanship (MOB-N and MOB-S) training while transiting to Puerto Vallarta for a three-day port visit. February and March saw various phases of the pre-deployment training cycle, including exercises or assessments in Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection, Engineering, Combat Systems Training Team capabilities, Supply and Medical Readiness, Damage Control, and Search and Rescue. In April 2006, Higgins offloaded ammo in Seal Beach and completed a Mobility-Engineering (MOB-E) assessment in preparation for the ensuing Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) period, which brought with it many equipment upgrades that enhanced Higgins warfare capabilities. In August 2006, Higgins returned to Naval Station San Diego from the shipyard and kicked off the pre-deployment "workups", which included various inport scenarios involving Damage Control, Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS), Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), Undersea Warfare (USW), and Strike Warfare (STW). Later in the month, Higgins returned to Seal Beach to take on weapons required for the following year's deployment.

The ship performed logistical support for United States Coast Guard helicopters undergoing relief operations for the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

On 14 April 2018, she fired 23 Tomahawk missiles from a position in the north Persian Gulf as part of a bombing campaign in retaliation for the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons against people in Douma. On 27 May 2018, she, alongside the guided missile cruiser  patrolled the  zone surrounding the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, which Vietnam has claimed as its territory, in an act to ensure freedom of navigation. Some say the patrol was in response to the deployment of H6-K bombers by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. That act was considered by the Pentagon to be an act of aggression, leading to rising tensions in the area.

On 20 September 2022, Higgins, alongside the Canadian frigate  transited the Taiwan Strait.

Deployments

 Maiden deployment – November 2000–May 2001 Western Pacific/Persian Gulf
 Sea swap deployment – November 2002–April 2004 Western Pacific/Persian Gulf.
 November 2017–21 June 2018 Western Pacific.
 Forward deployment – August 2021 - TBD Yokosuka, Japan

Awards
 Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation with Operational Distinguishing Device (1997-1999)
 Navy Unit Commendation (Jan-May 2003, Aug-Dec 2015)
 Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (Dec 2000-Mar 2001) HARRY S TRUMAN BATTLE GROUP
 Battle "E" - (2003, 2021)
 Humanitarian Service Medal (14-25 Jan 2010) 2010 Haiti earthquake
 James F. Chezek Memorial Gunnery Award (1999, 2001)

Coat of arms

Shield
The shield has background of blue with a "V" cutting through the center. The griffin is shown in the "V" wielding an axe and a trident.
The traditional Navy colors were chosen for the shield because dark blue, white and gold respectively represent the sea, integrity and excellence. The griffin, holding an axe and a trident, denotes valor and intelligence. The axe indicates her ability and readiness for engaging land based hostilities, while the trident symbolizes her modern weapon systems, giving her air combat and undersea engagement versatility. The "V" of the shield represents victory and the clover leaf is for good fortune.

Crest
The crest consists of an anchor with swords crossing in the middle, both surrounded by wreaths.
The anchor is representative of the U.S. Navy. Two wreaths, one behind and one surrounding the anchor, symbolize the military and civilian honors awarded to Colonel Higgins for some unusual achievements. Crossed swords, a Naval officer's sword and a Marine Corps Mameluke, represent the long-standing tradition of Navy and Marine Corps cooperation in times of peace and war.

Motto
The motto is written on a scroll of gold that has a blue reverse side.
The ships motto is "First to Fight". The motto is a reference to the honorable feats of Colonel Higgins and is part of The "Marines" Hymn.

Seal
The coat of arms in full color as in the blazon, upon a white background enclosed within a dark blue oval border edged on the outside with a gold rope and bearing the inscription "USS HIGGINS" at the top and "DDG 76" in the base all gold.

References

External links

 Official site

  USS Higgins Commanding Officer Relieved. Story Number: NNS070508-04. 8 May 2007
 http://www.history.navy.mil/shiphist/h/ddg76.htm - 1999 and 2000 Command History Reports for Higgins

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Remember to talk to your loved one and discuss the needs most important to him or her before starting your research. Knowing what type of community they are interested in and how much assistance you know they'll need will help move you in the right direction.


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The lynx: a short-tailed felid weighing up to six times more than your domestic moggy. This large carnivore once roamed the British Isles 1,300 years ago but, due to habitat destruction, overhunting of its prey and purposeful killing by humans, the species was driven to extinction in the UK. Now, there are plans to reintroduce this species to three sites in England and Scotland. But what are the chances of a success?
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1. Press the paddle on structural reforms. GDP growth slowdown could act as an opportunity to push forward structural reforms pending for years.
2. Push public and private investments. Investments are the key driver of growth.
3. Enhance rural wages. It will help boost consumption and demands. Anticipation of demand is what the companies use for investments.
4. Rationalisation of corporate tax is critical. The loss incurring due to the cut in corporate tax would be made up by the resulting increase in personal income tax.
Big technology companies are extracting huge profits from the Indian market but are paying hardly any taxes. Majority of these companies are from the US and a few are from Japan, South Korea and China. "Value capture is happening by a few companies and they are not paying tax on the value capture here in India," said Sharad Sharma, Co-Founder, iSPIRT Foundation.
He pointed out that in the Windows laptop 86 per cent of the profits are made by Microsoft and Intel. Only 14 per cent of the profit is left for the firms who make the hard disk, screen, PCB, etc and sell in the market. Apple makes even more than 86 per cent profit.
Referring to Apple's manufacturing of iPhone in India, Sharma said it was a clever move on the part of the US firm which has extracted a lot from the government but added very little value. "Their value addition in manufacturing is only 2 per cent. Now they have come and said I will do this 2 per cent value addition in India and you give us 10 per cent tax relief. By doing very little value addition they have extracted a lot. No Indian business is going to benefit out of that," he said.
Sharad Sharma, Co-Founder, iSPIRT Foundation
"Apple's value addition in manufacturing is only 2 per cent. Now they have come and said I will do this 2 per cent value addition in India and you give us 10 per cent tax relief. By doing very little value addition they have extracted a lot. No Indian business is going to benefit out of that."
He said major US firms have emerged like landlords who extracts most of the profits by doing very little. This is true for almost all the sectors where the US companies have acquired dominating position.
"All airlines put together for 70 years without any exception have made less profit than Boeing and Airbus. Pfizer makes more profit than top 100 hospital chains of the US put together. Cisco, despite having a bad year, made more profit than top five European mobile operators put together, including Vodafone," he said.
While 90 per cent of the firms which are capturing the value are from the US, a few companies have also emerged from China, South Korea and Japan. "These people in the value chain can capture profit. 90 per cent of them are American. Remaining 10 per cent are from South Korea, Japan and China."
Sharma said India needs to transform its system in order to create the companies who could capture value at the global level. However, he pointed out that the business condition, especially for small businesses in the country was very challenging.
"In our country job creation can happen only in the hands of small companies. We must acknowledge that there is pain in the system that is going to magnify and it is going to become a political issue, it is no longer an economic issue," said Sharma, referring to the collapse of a large number of MSMEs in the last couple of years.
He said efficiency is a big issue in the Indian business. "We know that our steel plants at the factory gate can produce more efficient steel in the world, competitive to even China. From the factory gate to the actual building site, the cost of distribution is 26 per cent, which is higher than any other country in the world."
He said small businesses have been treated badly by the system in India for the past 70 years and there is hardly any respite for them. "They have labour laws that are terrible, there is no credit available, inspector raj has not changed. Now you are at a cusp where all this is resulting in a very high level of mortality."
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Caro Meets Theatre Interview
Claire Louise Amias: The Masks Of Aphra Behn
I've always been interested in the Seventeenth Century writer Aphra Behn, not least because she seemed to be so ahead of her time.
So of course I was interested when I heard that writer and performer Claire Louise Amias is bringing her one woman show about Behn to the White Bear Theatre shortly.
'The Masks Of Aphra Behn' is directed by Pradeep Jey and produced by A Monkey With Cymbals, the company Amias and Jey founded in 2009.
I spoke to Claire to find out more about the play, the company, and her career on stage and screen.
CM Can you start by telling us what to expect from the narrative of the play? Does it focus on particular aspects of Aphra Behn's life?
CLA: It focuses on her early life, but in particular from the age of 25, when she became a spy for several years, right up to her success with her play 'The Rover' in 1677 at age 37.
In writing it, I was seeking to answer the question, how did a working-class woman earn her living as a writer when that was virtually impossible – and on top of that, how did she become one of the most prolific and celebrated writers of her age?
By focusing on her time as a spy, and the circumstances and life experiences surrounding that, I explore how she was able to create her role as 'the first professional female writer'.
CM: For those who don't know, can you expand a bit about who she was?
CLA: Aphra Behn was the first professional female writer in the English language and came to prominence in the reign of King Charles II.
She not only wrote a huge number of plays – mainly comedies poking fun at powerful figures of the day, but also critiquing gender roles in a sometimes very modern way – but she's also a strong contender for first ever novelist in the English language – her book 'Oroonoko' was written in 1688 and argued against the slave trade.
She was a female libertine and led an extraordinary life. She was the daughter of a wet nurse and a barber from Canterbury, but inveigled her way into royal circles, became a spy in the Second Dutch War, and travelled the world.
CM: What themes are explored through the play?
CLA: The main themes are gender roles, class, masks and masquerade, spying, creativity and self-expression.
CM: What inspired you to create a show about Aphra Behn? What made you want to write this play?
CLA: I guess the overriding spur was – what an amazing person she was. She overcame class and gender barriers and had a career in the arts at a time when it was nearly impossible for someone like her.
Not only that, she's also an intriguing character in the way she created her public persona. Historians have differed greatly in their telling of her story, as she purposefully obfuscated certain details and encouraged a more romanticised version for public eyes.
Reading about her time as a spy – that alone left me wondering why there's never been a feature film about her adventures. I also focused on this period in 'The Masks Of Aphra Behn' because it's the best documented part of her life, in surviving letters and court documents.
CM: When you wrote it, did you always intend to perform it yourself?
CLA: Yes, I wrote the show to perform myself. I wanted to create a perennial one-woman show. I considered Anais Nin at one point, but once I started researching Aphra Behn for an MA project I did at RADA, that was it. I became slightly obsessed by her plays and her history.
CM: You are also supporting the A Is For Aphra campaign – can you tell us more about that?
CLA: The A Is For Aphra Campaign has a similar goal to my own. Aphra Behn achieved an extraordinary body of work and remains an important historical figure, yet she's not a household name.
The campaign organisers aim to have her celebrated publicly, and they've joined forces with the Canterbury Commemoration Society to get a bronze statue of this incredible woman erected in her hometown of Canterbury.
When I saw that this campaign had launched on social media, I felt I had to get in touch. They've kindly promoted my show in their newsletters, and after each performance I suggest people donate to the A is for Aphra Campaign to raise funds for the statue.
Here's the donation link I feature in the programme for the show.
CM: Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Did you always want to work in the arts world? How did you end up doing what you're doing now?
CLA: I always wanted to make theatre from a very young age, but it wasn't until I was in my mid-teens that I started thinking of a career in acting. I always used to write plays and stories as a child – which were always the length of one exercise book! I had some very supportive teachers.
I then had a year out after A Levels and got a lead role in 'The Love Of The Nightingale' at The Old Rep in Birmingham, then I got a place at Bretton Hall, studying acting. I got a national outdoor Shakespeare tour and then an agent straight out of drama school.
I've worked pretty consistently since then in theatre, feature films, commercials, TV, audiobooks – you name it, I've acted in it. I also did an MA at RADA from 2009 to 2011. This brought together my acting with other skills I'd been developing in writing and directing.
In 2009 I started a theatre company with actor and co-artistic director Pradeep Jey. He directed 'The Masks Of Aphra Behn' and we've worked on numerous projects over the years.
Recently I've done a lot of plays with the Paul Taylor-Mills rep company, playing lead roles in many classic plays, including 'California Suite' by Neil Simon, 'Hobson's Choice' by Harold Brighouse, 'Handbagged' by Moira Buffini, 'Spider's Web' by Agatha Christie and many, many Alan Ayckbourn titles!
CM: As you mentioned, you've done a fair amount of screen work too: how does live performance compare?
CLA: Yes, I've worked on numerous feature films, TV shows and commercials. The basics are the same – motivation, given circumstances etc. But the technical aspects are very different.
I love working on screen, but there's something special about the buzz of live performance that cannot be replicated.
CM: What would you say have been the highlights of your career thus far?
CLA: I worked on a beautiful feature film, 'Borley Rectory' with Reece Shearsmith, about the 'most haunted house in England'. It was shot entirely on green screen and animated on top of photographs in exquisite detail.
It screened at many festivals and won lots of awards, and the cast and creative team were wonderful to work with. It's now screening on Netflix.
Also, I was in a revival of the 1950s play 'Women Of Twilight'. It started at the White Bear – where I'm about to perform 'The Masks Of Aphra Behn'! – and got such great reviews and so many sell-out shows that it transferred to the main space at Pleasance London.
Again, it was an amazing creative team and cast.
CM: What aims and ambitions do you have for the future?
CLA: I'd love to work at the National Theatre. It's definitely my favourite London venue. Also, I'd love to get my teeth into a really challenging feature film or TV role. Something that would really stretch me. I'd also love to perform 'The Masks Of Aphra Behn' in a full run at the Edinburgh Festival, at the Pleasance or Assembly Rooms.
CM: What's coming up next for you after this?
CLA: I've got some more dates for 'The Masks Of Aphra Behn' after the White Bear performances on 29 and 30 Nov.
In February I return to perform at the Space Arts Centre in Docklands on 17 and 18 Feb, followed by the Brooke Theatre in Chatham on 22 Feb, which is next to the dockyards where a Dutch raid mentioned in the show took place, which is quite exciting.
I'm also on the eleventh draft of my new play 'Woman Behind Glass', to be produced by A Monkey With Cymbals and directed by Pradeep Jey. We're looking to do an R&D of it in early 2023. It's a ghost story about dementia and mental health. Watch this space!
'The Masks Of Aphra Behn' is on at The White Bear on 29 and 30 Nov, and at The Space on 17 and 18 Feb. See the White Bear website here to book tickets for the upcoming dates.
LINKS: www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk | www.amonkeywithcymbals.co.uk | www.aisforaphra.org | www.clairelouiseamias.com | twitter.com/clairelamias
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West Vancouver has taken a leadership role in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within its own operations. This plan supports the District's goals and commitments with regards to climate action, community sustainability and asset management.
The two key goals of the Cycling Network and Greenway Plan are to 1) increase bicycle and walking trips; and, 2) improve safety for cyclists and greenway users.
The Cycling Network and Greenway Plan was approved by Council in 2007. In June 2012, the Engineering Department reviewed the 2007 plan, updated the network map and presented an implementation strategy that was approved by Council. The Cycling Network Implementation Plan Report lays out a strategy for implementing on-street cycling route improvements, particularly in the Ambleside and Dundarave areas.
Cycling Network and Greenway Plan, 2007
Cycling Implementation Plan Report, 2012
The preparation of an Economic Development Plan for the District of West Vancouver was initiated in early 2016. Work included nearly two years of research, stakeholder engagement, academic and other working partnerships and strategy development.
This plan represents the first in-depth analysis of local economic conditions in West Vancouver—both the challenges and the opportunities and the relationship between local economic health and community resilience. It has also clarified the municipality's role in economic development: to grow and diversify the local economy to support existing and future businesses, provide more local employment opportunities and broaden the municipal tax base.
The plan shifts our thinking about West Vancouver's economy from purely serving the needs of local residents to what it takes to build a more vibrant, thriving and sustainable local economy over the long-term.
It is founded on three strategies focused on visitors, commercial areas and emerging opportunities. Individually, these strategies will capitalize on business opportunities in key economic sectors—be they immediate or short-term opportunities or longer-term possibilities. Together, they provide the framework for a sustainable local economy.
Part A of this document speaks to the role of municipal economic development and the District's economic partnership model. The plan's three key strategies for economic diversification are presented in Parts B, C and D respectively.
The Emergency Plan serves as a guide for Council and staff in order to prepare for, and respond to, major emergencies and disasters affecting the District. It is required by legislation, and this is the plan referenced in the District of West Vancouver Municipal Bylaw No. 4309 (2002), North Shore Disaster Bylaw No. 4485 (2006), and Section 6(2) of the Provincial Emergency Program Act.
As part of the District's commitment to move towards a more sustainable future, Council adopted an Environmental Strategy that outlines how the environmental policies of the Official Community Plan will be put into action.
The strategy recognizes that environmental stewardship is the shared responsibility of the entire District and has been developed cooperatively by all municipal departments. The Environmental Strategy is designed to protect our natural resources and preserve ecosystems.
Five Year Financial Plan 2019–2023
This plan reflects the District's ongoing commitment to provide high-quality services and programs to the community in a fiscally responsible manner. This year's budget process addresses the rising costs of providing these services while carefully considering the use of taxpayers' dollars.
The plan lays out 10 high-level strategies and 39 recommended actions for developing a heritage conservation program for West Vancouver. The plan is to be implemented over a 10 to15-year time frame.
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Council adopted this plan on February 18, 2013. This document builds on the Official Community Plan (OCP) and the 2007-2008 Community Dialogue on Neighbourhood Character and Housing. It provides a framework to: continue the dialogue on housing issues and opportunities in the community; clarify West Vancouver's goals for housing diversity and affordability; and, identify possible local government actions to address these goals and establish priorities for West Vancouver.
Invasive plants are non-native plants that have been introduced to British Columbia where we lack the insect predators and plant pathogens that help keep them in check in their native habitats. They are the second greatest threat to global biodiversity, after habitat destruction.
These plants out-compete native vegetation and spread quickly if left untreated. They destroy food sources and take over important habitats for native plants and animals. Some are even hazardous to human health.
Council created the Invasive Plants Working Group to develop a five-year strategy to manage and control invasive plants in West Vancouver.
The strategy was approved by Council June 16, 2014.
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In 1998, a group of residents formed the Lighthouse Park Preservation Society to: work to protect the natural integrity of the park given its unique natural history and vulnerability to urban pressures; promote public awareness of the natural features of Lighthouse Park; promote public support for its preservation; support the development of biological zones along the park boundaries; and, to work to prevent development encroaching on the park.
In 2004, after almost two years of planning and community involvement, Council approved the Lighthouse Park Management Plan.


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DNA tests conducted by the city medical examiner confirmed that the remains found at College Point, Queens late Thursday night are, in fact, those of Avonte Oquendo.
On Friday, police confirmed that the pants and shoes found on the body matched, in both size and color, the clothes Oquendo was wearing when he was last seen.
Oquendo, who was autistic and non-verbal, walked out the Riverview School in Long Island City, Queens on October 4, 2013.
According to a memo leaked after his disappearance, the school lacked a number of safety precautions. Administrators did not have passwords to access to security camera footage the day Oquendo left, leading them to believe he was hiding somewhere in the school. There was no monitor at the front desk either, no console for a school agent, and the doors did not have alarmed panic bars.
Oquendo's mother is pursuing a lawsuit against the city.
Powell Cove Boulevard, where Oquendo's remains were found, is at least a three hour walk from from the Riverview School.


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Just before its premiere at the 71st International Cannes Film Festival, Spike Lee's latest film released its first trailer. Produced by Jordan Peele, BlacKkKlansman stars John David Washington (Ballers), Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Laura Harrier (Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Topher Grace (That '70s Show) as KKK leader David Duke.
Gilliam has spent nearly two decades trying to make The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, a subject that has been covered in an acclaimed documentary from over 15 years ago titled Lost In La Mancha. But the first trailer for the completed film has just landed, which at least proves it does indeed existence but when could we possibly see it?
The first trailer for Jeff Nichols' long-delayed new film Midnight Special finally hit the web late in 2015. The director's track record coupled with the ensemble cast is already giving this new sci-fi case film some steam.
Jeff Nichols is one of the most exciting filmmakers working today. His two previous films, Take Shelter and Mud, are a couple of the best films of the past five years. Seriously, check them out if you haven't already. He's finally tackling his first big studio budgeted film, and it's already looking to play to his strengths.


Phil (Ty Burrell) takes over decorating the house for Halloween and transforms it into the cute, kid-friendly AwesomeLand. When neighbors Ronnie (guest star Steve Zahn) and Amber (guest star Andrea Anders) reveal they've started a contest to reward the scariest house on the street, Claire (Julie Bowen) can't resist her morbid love for the holiday and decides to redecorate. From Episode 6 of Modern Family Season 6, "Halloween 3: AwesomeLand." ABC WEDNESDAYS 9|8c.