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Putting Nuclear Waste to Good Use
Jan 13, 2020 | Technology Update
What was once considered a dangerous byproduct of nuclear power, may now have a new use that could transform an unused stockpile into a versatile compound of commodity chemicals as well as new energy sources.
Depleted uranium (DU) is a radioactive byproduct from the process used to create nuclear energy. Many fear the health risks from DU, as it is either stored in expensive facilities or used to manufacture controversial armour-piercing missiles.
But, in a paper, Professor Geoff Cloke, Professor Richard Layfield and Dr. Nikolaos Tsoureas, all at the University of Sussex, found DU could be more useful.
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By using a catalyst which contains depleted uranium, the researchers were able to convert ethylene (an alkene used to make plastic) into ethane (an alkane used to produce a number of other compounds including ethanol).
Their work is a breakthrough that could help reduce the heavy burden of large-scale storage of DU, and lead to the transformation of more complicated alkenes.
"The ability to convert alkenes into alkanes is an important chemical reaction that means we may be able to take simple molecules and upgrade them into valuable commodity chemicals, like hydrogenated oils and petrochemicals which can be used as an energy source," Layfield said.
"The fact that we can use depleted uranium to do this provides proof that we don't need to be afraid of it as it might actually be very useful for us," he added.
Working in collaboration with researchers at Université de Toulouse and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the Sussex team discovered an organometallic molecule based on depleted uranium could catalyze the addition of a molecule of hydrogen to the carbon-carbon double bond in ethylene — the simplest member of alkene family — to create ethane.
"Nobody has thought to use DU in this way before," Cloke said. "While converting ethylene into ethane is nothing new, the use or uranium is a key milestone.
"The key to the reactivity were two fused pentagonal rings of carbon, known as pentalene, which help the uranium to inject electrons into ethylene and activate it toward addition of hydrogen."
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Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopez was born in the Bronx, New York on July 24, 1970. She was born inthe United States to Puerto Rican Parents, Jennifer considers herself to be aPuerto Rican and she is very proud of her Hispanic heritage and culture. Herfather is David Lopez, a computer specialist, and her mother Guadalupe Lopez, aKindergarten teacher. Her parents recognized Jennifer's talent and enthusiasmfor performing and at the age of five the enrolled her in dance classes. Hermother said "Jennifer always loved to sing, but she was also a great actressand knew that she would have a bright future ahead of her.
" With the supportof her parents Jennifer grew up to be a very sensible girl, who is still veryclose to her family. When Jennifer earned her million-dollar paycheck forplaying the role in the movie Selena, she bought her mom a Cadillac. Even thoughthey saw Jennifer's talent at the age of five, their relationship was notalways understandable. Jennifer made a major decision and that was not to go toCollege.
That decision was very disappointing to her parents who wanted her togo to law school. Her parents supported her pursuit of a career in showbusiness, they did not wanted to be in the expense of her education. WhenJennifer told her parents that she was not going to College and law school, theythought it was really stupid to go off and try to be a movie star. Her parentswho at that time could not understand the choices she made are very happy fortheir daughter and what she has accomplish. When she left her home at the middleof a fight and never went back. She said," I had to make my own way" andthen lived in a Manhattan dance studio where she was training.
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Then she got anapartment with some friends in Manhattan Hell's Kitchen. Since the time shemove out of her home she started her showbiz career as a dancer in stagemusicals and most notably in her tour to Golden musicals of Broadway and in aJapanese tour. Then she audition to be a fly girl in Fox's hit comedy "Inliving Colors," she beat out 2,000 other contenders in a nation widecompetition. Then she cracked into Hollywood and she wanted to make a transitionto acting, but she followed Color producer Keenan Ivory Wayans advice to staywith the show for a while before making any attempt to move on. After a coupleof seasons spent in Living Colors, Jennifer got her shot at acting when aco-worker, whose husband was writing and producing a pilot called South Centralfor Fox, suggested her for the part. Jennifer brought her television career toan end in 1993, with the role as a heroic Nurses on the line: The crash ofFlight 7; the siren call of the big screen could not be put on hold for anylonger.
In 1995, Jennifer appears in Gregory Nava's critically acclaimed MiFamilia, a film that introduced the actress's talent to top film makers. In1996, she beat out Ashley Judd and Lauren Holly for the supporting role of RobinWilliams's teacher in the Francis Ford comedy Jack. The movie was embarrassingfor Jennifer but she was still hot and from there she started in "MoneyTrain" and then Smelling like roses. " In 1997 at a wrap party for the filmin San Antonio, Jennifer Boyfriend, Ojani Noa, took the microphone and proposeto her on the dance floor. Then after one year the couple got divorce. But thenin People Magazine Lopez was named one of the Fifty Most Beautiful people for1997.
1997 was a good year for Jennifer Lopez she started Blood and Wine, andOliver Stone's U-Turn and she beat out a bevy of a A-list actresses to theland the female lead in Steven Soderbergh's steany 1998 crime film Out ofSight. Then she got ant-imated, in the Dreamworks tale Antz. Lopez now has abrand new project, a music album and with the success of the movie Selena, itgave her inspiration to make a music album. Her album went number one and thiswill probably start her second success story.
Life has not been easy forJennifer because she had to work hard to make her dream come true. Herphilosophy is that there is only one way to get where you wanted to go and thoseis being aggressive and persistent and believe you could do anything you wantedto do and competing with the best. In the end hard work truly pays off and oneexample is how Jennifer made her dream come true. Once Jennifer said thatshe's the best, maybe somewhat arrogant but who can fault her for feeling thisway.
Jennifer has accomplished a lot and she open doors for other people whowant to go into show business.
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Spook Spotter: The Best Halloween Treats of 2015
Posted on October 9, 2015 by The Big Scare
Ghastly Greetings, Boils and Ghouls! The Big Scare is extremely pleased with the treats available in spooky stores this year. Not only have the major candy makers stepped up their game with fang-tastic Halloween packaging, but the amount of non-traditional Halloween treats is also on the rise. Today, we highlight some of the awfully awesome treats you can find in a retailer near you.
First up, fans of "blind box" toys will love Lego's newest Halloween offerings. Minifigure Series 14 is dedicated to lovers of Halloween, monsters, and mystery figures. These unique treats come in blind packages, meaning you can't see what is inside. Each package contains 1 of 16 different Minifigures. Pictured below: the Witch (#4), the Skeleton (#11), and the Banshee (#14) along with the little booklet that each one comes with. These are available at various retailers, but they are selling fast!
Lego Monster Minifigures
Two kings of the snack world, Chips Ahoy! and TombStone Pizza are also getting into the Halloween spirit. Chips Ahoy! is offering up special holiday chocolate-chip cookies with the orange chocolate chips. The packaging is also themed to the season. And TombStone Pizza is, once again, the "official pizza of Halloween," and that means monsters on the packages. Each of the pizza varieties has its own creepy character. Check 'em out!
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The Other Telco: The Economy Motion-ettes of Halloween
Posted on July 5, 2013 by The Big Scare
The following is a sub-article about the economy line of the Telco Motion-ettes of Halloween. To read the full article on the history of Telco and the 24″ line of Motion-ettes, click here.
After the initial success of the 24″ line, Telco opted to expand its offerings to a wider consumer base. The 24″ electric Motion-ettes retailed at $69.99, a fairly hefty price for a Halloween decoration in the 1980s. As such, Telco decided to create an economy line of animated figures that could be purchased by Halloween enthusiasts on a budget, thus the 18″ battery-operated Motion-ettes of Halloween were born.
The first wave of figures included smaller versions of the original Witch and Vampire, as well as smaller versions of the 1988 Monster and Ghost. This debut line varied greatly from the economy Motion-ettes that followed. The most noticeable difference was the size of the lighted accessory each figure held. The first wave had larger accessories than the versions that succeeded. The second difference was that these figures included AC adapters, meaning that they could be powered by electricity in addition to batteries. There were some minor variations in certain characters as well. The hair on the first edition Witch resembled that of her 24″ counterpart, meaning it was fluffy. She was later given curly hair. It should also be noted that early editions of the Monster came equipped with a skull accessory as opposed to the more traditional lantern. Over the years, the economy line became more standardized. The AC adapters were phased out and the accessories became smaller. The initial four figures continued to be produced and additional ones were added, including a green Beastman and a Skeleton, neither of which had accessories. An alternate version of the Witch was introduced later on. And, at one point, Telco was offering both its original Witch and the alternate Witch. Lighted eyes and "spooky sounds" were trademarks of the 18″ line, with most of the figures coming with the iconic electronic wailing sound that defined Halloween in the early 1990s.
Once Telco acquired a license from Universal Studios, they debuted an 18″ line featuring official Frankenstein, Dracula, Wolf Man, and Creature from the Black Lagoon figures. The Bride of Frankenstein and the Mummy came out the following year, but neither were as big of sellers as the original four. Some retailers carried 16″ variants, which causes confusion among collectors to this day. These figures did away with the lighted accessories, but maintained the lighted eyes. The electronic wailing was replaced with "life-like" laughter, moaning, roaring, and cackling, depending on the character.
In 1990, Telco debuted an intermediate line of Motion-ettes, slightly larger than the battery operated counterparts, but much smaller than the 24″ line. These were electric-powered figures and included the aforementioned "life-like" sounds. The Witch, Ghost, Vampire and Monster were part of this special line that is often confused with the other two on the secondary market.
To read the main article about the Telco Motion-ettes, the original animated figures of Halloween, and to learn about special figures released in the economy line, click here.
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Spook Spotter: Disney Halloween Figurines
CVS Pharmacy has been carrying a line of Disney Halloween figures for the past few years. This year, they have a "swell" grouping of Disney fan favorites. Among this year's line-up are FrankenGoof (or Goofenstein!) and Donald "Devil" Duck, both pictured below. They are also carrying a Pumpkin King Mickey, Pumpkin Queen Minnie and a Pirate Pluto. What other cool Disney Halloween merchandise have you spotted this year?
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Universal Monsters Hawthorne Village Collection Guide
In the mid-2000s, the Bradford Exchange acquired the license to the Universal Studios Monsters and began to produce highly detailed collectibles based upon these timeless characters and their respective films. The company created a train set (featuring images of the Monsters), as well as miniature figurines, and, of course, a haunted holiday village comprised of several famous buildings and structures from the Universal Monster movies.
The collection, part of the Hawthorne Village, could be obtained by purchasing a subscription, where a new 7″ building and scale figurine would be shipped every month. With the help of our Internet friends who own the collection, The Big Scare has compiled the following collector's guide. Special thanks to Ms. Mapes for sharing photos of her collection with The Big Scare, and for allowing us to snap some of her very spooky scenes during our visit.
THE BUILDINGS
The following list is the sum total of the buildings issued in the Universal Monster Collection. They are listed in order of their release:
Dr. Frankenstein's Lab with Frankenstein Monster figure
Dracula's Castle with Count Dracula figure
The Mummy's Tomb with Kharis figure
The Creature's Black Lagoon with Gill Man figure
The Wolf Man's Lair with Wolf Man figure
Frankenstein's Burning Windmill with Monster and Henry Frankenstein figure
The Bride of Frankenstein's Castle with Bride of Frankenstein figure
The Phantom's Paris Opera House with Phantom figure
The Invisible Man's Inn with Invisible Man figure
Transylvania Train Station with Train Conductor figure
The Mummy's Museum with Imhotep figure
Frankenstein's Cottage with Frankenstein and Maria figure
Burial Site (Frankenstein) with Fritz figure
Gothic Cathedral with Lurking Dracula figure
Fortune Tellar Campsite with Bela the Gypsy figure
The Creature's Haunted Rita with Dr. Reed figure
House Of Dracula with Dr. Edelman figure
Castle Frankenstein with Monster on rock figure
Ritual Chamber with Boiling Pot figure
The Invisible Man's Demise with Policeman figure
The Creature's Excavation Site with Excavation figure
The Wolf Man's Mansion with mustached Talbot figure
DEVIL IN THE DETAILS
The first house in the collection is Frankenstein's Laboratory. Like all the buildings, it measures about 7″ in height. The design is partially inspired by the lab as seen in the 1931 classic, but it takes influences from other famous movie structures as well. Bats and torches adorn the walls. And Fritz, Frankenstein's mad assistant, can be seen peeking out from the window.
The second piece in the series is Dracula's Castle. This one is almost completely inspired by the castle seen in the 1931 movie. It is very detailed. There are evil trees surrounding the property, vines climbing the walls, and dozens of bats – including some encircling the topmost tower.
The next building in the collection is The Mummy's Tomb. This one is very neat, because it has a whole area where you can display figures on the actual piece. You can position characters just outside the entrance to the tomb and all along the walkway. Of course, that makes for great scenes, especially when Kharis is involved! This one even has torches that light up!
As you can tell by the photos, the Hawthorne Village pieces are very detailed, most of that detail comes from the delicate sculpting. Every shingle has texture. Every stone in the wall has depth. This is what sets these pieces apart from similar villages from the likes of Department 56 and Lemax. The paint schemes, however, fall somewhere between those of the detail-oriented Department 56 villages and the mass-produced application of Lemax. But they aren't really anything to complain about, considering that these buildings are actually smaller than your average Lemax or Department 56 piece. Taking that into consideration, they are actually fairly good. The pieces don't give off too much light, but that is where exterior ambiance lighting comes into play. And the Universal Monsters buildings lend themselves wonderfully to that!
The Wolf Ma n's Lair is the fifth structure in the collection. This one takes a lot of liberties, but it is one of the most desired of the collection nonetheless. It comes complete with its own full moon and an interior courtyard that is perfect for making little scenes with the monster accessories.
The seventh piece in the series is the Bride of Frankenstein's Castle. This one lends itself well to the Gothic theme of the village. With its series of chimneys and vine-covered walls, it manages to combine the classy with the creepy, just like the Bride herself! This piece comes along with its own Bride of Frankenstein figure, striking a very familiar pose.
The eighth structure in the collection is the very forbidding Phantom's Paris Opera House. This building has the most unique design of all and is very detailed. It has a ton of windows, but the "stone" figures which adorn the roof are probably the most eye-catching decorations on this one!
Issue number nine is The Invisible Man's Inn. It is probably one of the most-detailed in the collection. The accessory that comes along with it, the Invisible Man himself, is also one of the best accessories in this village collection. He's not all there – you can see through his hand!
The final piece we will be showcasing comes from later on in the collection. It is called the "Haunted Rita," based on the boat of the same name in Creature from the Black Lagoon. Coming in at issue number sixteen, it is probably one of the most popular pieces – if only because it is one of the most iconic images from any Universal Monster film. Can you spot the Gill Man's claw coming from out of the water?
VILLAGE ACCESSORY SETS
While the buildings themselves each came with a "free" accessory, the Bradford Exchange offered a separate line filled with additional figures and scene-setters. There were thirteen sets of figures released in total. Each set included two to four figures. The following list details the contents of each set.
1. It's Alive! – Dr. Frankenstein, Fritz, and the Monster rising from his slab
2. Dracula Rises – Dracula and victim, Dracula rising from his coffin, Dracula hiding in the garden
3. Mummy's Curse – Imhotep, Mummy in Sarcophagus, Ankh-es-en-amon and Imhotep
4. Black Lagoon – Captain Lucas, Dr. Reed, Creature in the water, and Kay on the rocks
5. Beware the Full Moon – Maleva in the wagon and the Wolf Man trapped in the forest
6. Frankenstein's Town Mob – Man with dogs, Villagers with torches, and the Monster
7. Bride of Frankenstein – Dr. Frankenstein, Dr. Pretorius, and the Bride in bandages
8. Phantom of the Opera – Phantom Fleeing, Phantom and Christine in boat, and Christine at tomb
9. Invisible Man – Invisible Man in lab, Invisible Man outside, Villagers
10. Uncovering Artifacts – Various Archaeologists, "tools," and "maps"
11. Dracula's Vampires – Count Dracula in the catacombs and his three brides
12. Grave Robbers – Fritz with cart, Elizabeth, Dr. Waldman, and Priest
13. Searching for the Creature – Archaeologists and "Creature Claw Rock"
The figures are only a few inches tall, but they are jam-packed with detail. Take a look for yourself.
The second accessory set, Dracula Rises, features three different Dracula figures, all of which recreate scenes similar to those in the 1931 film starring Bela Lugosi.
The fourth set, Black Lagoon, allows you to recreate thrilling scenes involving the Gill Man and his victim, Kay!
This set is unique as there are a total of four figures.
The fifth set contains two large pieces. You'd best Beware the Full Moon!
Set Six is the one with the most characters, a whole mob of them in fact! Feast your eyes on Frankenstein's Town Mob.
The seventh release is another famous creation scene. This time, it's the Bride of Frankenstein!
The eighth set brings Lon Chaney's most famous film to life: The Phantom of the Opera
Thank you, Ms. Mapes for sharing your collection with all of us!
If you enjoyed this page, check out the other sections of the site for more articles about haunted villages, decorations, and, of course, the world famous Universal Studios Monsters!
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Spook Spotter: Dollar Finds: Paper Monsters Play Set
While browsing through the 99¢ Only Store, we stumbled on a most amazing phenomenon…something so incredible, we mistrust our own judgement. Look!
What you see above is a very unique item featuring great looking monsters and a cool haunted house. And while we aren't entirely certain what it is supposed to be, we decided to call it a Monster play set. Despite the fact that the package insists this is not a toy, we are uncertain what else it could be. Oh, of course, they can call it a "centerpiece" all they want, but with 8 stand-up monster figures and a haunted house, a paper play set is more likely.
Included with the haunted house are small cutout figures: a vampire, werewolf, Grim Reaper, witch, mummy, skeleton, scary scarecrow, and a Frankenstein Monster who will look awfully familiar to many a monster kid.
Take a look at this beauty for yourself at your local 99¢ Only. Well that's a wrap for September. Join us next week as we kick off October with The Big Scare's Halloween Activities Week – 2012 edition.
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Halloween Home Entertainment Preview: Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection
Welcome ghouls and boys to another week of thrills, chills, and spills on The Big Scare. This week, we have a complete lineup of the "must-have" home entertainment releases of the season.
The News:
A number of classic films have been released on Blu-Ray this year in honor of Universal Studios' 100th Anniversary. And now that autumn is upon us, the stuff that Horror is made of is finally being released in HD. The first major collection we are featuring is entitled Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection. According to the official press release, the set includes newly remastered classics from the Master for Suspense. There are fifteen films in the collection: Saboteur, Shadow of a Doubt, Rope, Rear Window, The Trouble with Harry, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho, The Birds, Marnie, Torn Curtain, Topaz, Frenzy, and Family Plot. Trailers and other bonus materials are included for each film. Click here for more information.
A 50 page collectible book is also included in the set. The collection is being released next week, on September 25.
The suggested retail price is $299.98, but discounts are available at various retailers.
The Views:
So just how good are these movies anyway?
This collection contains some "must haves" if you are a fan of the genre or the director. We wouldn't say that every film in this collection qualifies as a "masterpiece," but there are enough true Hitchcock classics in here to warrant the title. Of course we can't say anything bad about Psycho (1960) or The Birds (1963). Nor can we share negative thoughts on North by Northwest or Vertigo, the latter of which was named the best film of all time. Rear Window is another fantastic film. Each of these earns 5 Bates Motels out of 5 Bates Motels in our book. As for the others? We invite you to rate them yourself. Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
*The pictures on this page are of models and figures and are not from any film. They were taken by THE BIG SCARE.
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Spook Spotter: Who's In? Owl is In!
Posted on September 3, 2012 by The Big Scare
This glittery owl figure was picked up at Michael's.
In recent years, you may have noticed a significant increase in the amount of our feathered friends on store shelves. Places like JoAnn Fabrics and Michael's Arts and Crafts are continuing the trend this year, with a specific emphasis on the most inquisitive bird of all — owls.
Yes, a visit to almost any retailer this Halloween season will surely bring with it some owl sightings. They come in all shapes and sizes and in a variety of different formats. From beautiful to spooky, these night fliers are big!
Now you may be wondering why owls have long been associated with Halloween. Owls have a long-running history with the sinister side of nature, especially in ancient folklore. The Romans and the English both held beliefs that owls were in league with dark forces. Owls were night hunters and that surely meant that they were creatures of the Underworld. Their silent soaring, their loud screeching… all things to be feared in the cultures of old. The associations have carried through to the modern day. And while we now think of owls in more pleasant situations, they still maintain a strong association with night — and, as such, they are symbolic of Halloween.
So this year, you may want to pick up an owl to add a bit of wisdom to your Haunted Home.
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Galliera (Galîra in dialetto bolognese settentrionale) è un comune italiano sparso di  abitanti della città metropolitana di Bologna in Emilia-Romagna, fa parte dell'Unione Reno Galliera.

Il comune comprende tre centri abitati:
 San Venanzio, capoluogo comunale, noto anche come Galliera capoluogo (località postale «Galliera» o «San Venanzio»);
 Galliera, frazione che dà il nome al comune in quanto ne è stata il capoluogo durante l'ultimo secolo, nota anche come Galliera località antica (località postale «Galliera frazione»);
 San Vincenzo (località postale omonima). La frazione comprende anche una zona industriale ed il nuovo abitato del paese è situato nel luogo in cui, in epoca medievale, sorgeva il borgo detto del "Manzatico".
Il comune comprende anche varie località quali:
 Bosco (località postale omonima).
 Piave
 San Prospero (borgo bombardato e distrutto insieme alla chiesa di San Giovanni Battista nel 1944, durante il secondo conflitto mondiale)
 Borgo
 Ghetto Sirino
 Ghetto Milanesi
 Case Reggiani
 Morellazzo
 Tombetta
 Cucco
 "Muzcron"
 Bisana

Storia
A San Venanzio nacque nel 1901 Onorato Malaguti, dirigente sindacale comunista, che si autoesiliò in Belgio durante il ventennio fascista.

Tra la fine del XIX e l'inizio del XX secolo, a Galliera si assistette alla creazione di vasti possedimenti terrieri, ad opera di latifondisti come Antonio Bonora (1859-1921), Giuseppe Vittorio Venturi (1860-1936) e dei figli di quest'ultimo, Brenno (1885-1961) ed Enea Venturi. Costoro bonificarono molti ettari di terreni, adottarono tecniche moderne di aratura e concimazione e incentivarono la coltivazione del riso. Le risaie di Galliera furono però teatro, sia nel primo sia nel secondo dopoguerra, di lunghi scioperi e dure lotte sociali.

Il comune è stato colpito dai terremoti dell'Emilia del 2012, che hanno provocato varie lesioni agli edifici e alle strutture agricole.

Simboli

Lo stemma, il gonfalone e la bandiera del comune di Galliera sono stati concessi con decreto del presidente della Repubblica del 9 aprile 2008.

Il gonfalone è un drappo partito di verde e di rosso.
La bandiera è un drappo partito di verde e di rosso, caricato dello stemma comunale.

Monumenti e luoghi d'interesse

Architetture religiose
 Pieve dei Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio (chiesa parrocchiale della frazione di San Vincenzo)
 Chiesa parrocchiale di San Venanzio
 Chiesa di Santa Maria (chiesa parrocchiale di Galliera antica frazione)
 Santuario della B.V. Addolorata della Coronella

Aree naturali
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On July 4th, Bisons honor 100-year-old veteran
After missing tryout 80 years ago, Kinyon becomes part of team
By Stephanie Sheehan @Steph_Sheehan
For 100-year-old Roy Kinyon, it was a night 80 years in the making. In 1942, the high school baseball star was set to try out for the Buffalo Bisons, but he turned them down to join the U.S. Navy and fight in World War II. On Monday, the Blue Jays'
For 100-year-old Roy Kinyon, it was a night 80 years in the making.
In 1942, the high school baseball star was set to try out for the Buffalo Bisons, but he turned them down to join the U.S. Navy and fight in World War II. On Monday, the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate signed the veteran to a one-day contract to officially put him in the history books as a Bisons player eight decades later.
Buffalo honored Kinyon with a pregame ceremony that included him officially signing his contract, greeting every one of his new teammates and throwing out the first pitch. After inking his name and officially becoming a Bison, Kinyon donned a jersey with his last name and the number 100 on the back.
The crowd stood and clapped as each young teammate came up and fist-bumped him, exchanging words and laughs as Kinyon geared up to throw out the first pitch.
With the whole team behind him, Kinyon was all smiles as he stood halfway between the mound and home plate, cocked his arm back and tossed an underhanded strike. The crowd erupted into cheers.
In preparation for his big day, Kinyon practiced for his first pitch with his sons in the driveway of his home, according to a video taken by The Buffalo News.
A total of 14,836 fans gathered in Sahlen Field on Independence Day. The Bisons ultimately fell to Syracuse, 4-3, but between the pregame ceremony, the postgame fireworks and the ultimate signing, it was a special night in Buffalo.
Stephanie Sheehan is an contributor for MiLB.com.
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The Bad Life
"Well that went down like a lead balloon" Alex sighed
"It's over now," added Loz who was torn between consoling her partner and focusing on the road. She had been worried about her Polo struggling with all Alex's possessions. As itr happened Alex's parents hadn't even afforded her that luxury. All Alex had was what she'd grabbed on her rushed exit from the house and the much smaller bag she'd left in Loz's car should things go south. There was a pause. "I'll sleep on the floor," Alex said finally
"The hell you will," Loz replied
"You have a single bed," Alex insisted
"I thought you loved my hugs?!" Loz said with mock offense
"I mean yes but you move a lot in your sleep,"
I'm fighting imaginary homophobes!" Loz explained
"What do I do?" sighed Alex. Alex was close to crying. Loz wasn't sure what to do without pulling the car over.
"Well you were technically a tenant," she began. "You have your own bank account and job. Your commute will be a bigger pain in the arse but we can deal with tha-,"
Loz never knew who was at fault. Her or the big car with the bull bars. As it collided with the side of the small hatchback she gave one of her last thoughts to why the hell someone in the centre of Plymouth needed bull bars. Maybe to deter Llamas or sheep on Dartmoor. Her actual last thought was that she was a bit embarrassed that that was what came to mind and not Alex. However Alex's last thought was of Loz.
The car skidded down the road and came to a stop after some time. Alex and Loz reached out to each other as they gradually opened their eyes. "Are you o-oh," Alex stopped mid sentence. "What the heck?"
"What happened to Plymouth?" Loz asked, looking out at the buildings around them. The road stretched out in front of them, cracked and broken. Either side were buildings in a state of collapse with broken windows. Overhead the sky was a deep vivid orange through overcast clouds, lighting the whole scene like glowing embers. "I am okay though," Alex remarked "completely, in fact. No aches whatsoever,"
"Same, very weird, although there's a high standard of weirdness going on right now," Loz said, getting out of the car and looking around. They both raised their hands to shade their eyes as a wind blew dust into their eyes.
"There is an explanation for this," Alex suggested "We could be in hell,"
"There it is!" A voice said. Alex and Loz turned to face the speaker. A tall, slim man in a long leather coat, worn cargo trousers and goggles to keep out the dust. "I'm sorry?" Loz asked.
"I've been doing this a very long time and I never get tired of hearing mortals work out where they are,"
"You're very coherent and talkative for a dream," Loz replied, "and this is quite original for a dream, it's usually my childhood home or a
place I went on holiday as a child."
"No, don't call it a dream!" he sighed and pointed at Alex. "Anyway she said it was hell first,"
"Alex is sometimes wrong," Loz suggested
"Hey!" Alex said defensively
"No offense, Al. Anyway she might be a dream too,"
Alex walked up to them. A good six inches taller than Alex and a foot taller than Loz. They both noticed he was barefoot, which couldn't be comfy. "Do you remember going to bed?" he asked
"Do you ever in a dream?" Loz suggested.
"I wouldn't know, I don't sleep," he replied
"We might be in comas," Alex said, getting some bravery from holding Loz's hand "some kind of shared coma, I'd hate to think one of us
isn't real."
"Well you're both real and both really in hell," he said impatiently.
"And you're what, a demon? You don't look like one,"
"I look human because I sometimes have to go to Earth and horns and hooves tend to stick out,"
"Why are you in hell then?" said Loz with the confidence of someone convinced they're in a dream.
"I'm covering a shift for a friend, now come on!,"
Loz suddenly ran for the nearest building. Almost dragging Alex along with her. Alex Stumbled and lost her grip on her Girlfriend but quickly realised what was going on and ran after her for the cover of one of the ruined terraced houses that line the road. They ran through a doorway that had long since lost its door and weaved their way through the rooms of the house into the house's long garden, not that it had anything growing in it. Behind them they heard a roar of anger and a shout of "Get back hear you daft bastards!" that resonated in their rib cages. They ran out into the alleyway that led off the back gardens of the ruined houses and looked both ways along it. At one end was the so-called Demon, walking down at them. With an almost fearless giggle Loz ran with Alex away from him.
The two of them were hit with a wall of air hiding them in the face. Ahead of them, out of the air formed another figure, as tall as the first but suspended in the air on flapping wings. It descended to the ground, landing on cloven hooves. "Not so fancy with your toes now are you Steve," he commented. He walked up to Alex and Loz. "There's nowhere to run, you're coming with us,"
"Bloody hell. You really are a real demon" Alex commented
"No. He's just a dream!" Loz insisted. The new Demon sighed as first demon, apparently called Steve, arrived. "Melphor, what are you doing
here? Don't tell me the boss said I needed support"
"No I was in the area, just dropped someone off at processing,"
"Anything interesting?"
"Adulterer, tried to convince me he was polyamorous," Melphor the demon explained
"Polyamory isn't a sin," Steve replied, raising an eyebrow.
"Acting without consent in a relationship isn't polyamory," Melphor said. Loz and Alex found themselves nodding in agreement.
Steve waved his arms and a wooden door appeared from thin air. Melphor pushed Alex and Loz from behind "come on then". Steve opened the door and they walked through. Melphor closed the door after them and The three of them found themselves in a wide open area that looked like the lobby of a building. Nondescript rey walls rose up either side of them, displaying plain doors overlooking them. At one end of the hall was a row of desks with doors behind them. "Is this still hell?" Alex asked "Looks like the cheap place where we stayed on my hen do,"
"Welcome to arrivals, the second level of hell, This is where you'll be processed and assigned your torment," they walked up to one of a row of desks with demons sitting behind them. A female looking demon with short sharp horns in a leather harness and tattered clothes looked up at them as they approached.
"Elboreth" Steve greeted them
"Steven," she said abruptly. She then looked to Loz and Alex "Names?"
"Alexandra Lily McCrae"
"Laura Jane Smith" there was a moment as the desk demon typed their names in. "Date and location of birth"
"16th March nineteen ninety two, Derriford hospital,"
"1st August ninety five, Queen Elizabeth Hospital," more typing. A sigh. More typing.
"Oh" Elboreth picked up the phone on her desk "Hello, Targaal, yeah is Ellie, good thanks. I've got a couple of people who aren't showing up on our arrivals records," she put the phone down and another demon walked out from the back of the room naked but for a loincloth. He walked over to the desk and bent over, looking at the computer screen. Alex couldn't help but look at his toned body while Loz looked around at the vast room they were in.
"That can't be right," the senior demon commented.
"It's what it looks like," the senior demon looked up at Loz, "Laura "Loz" Jane Smith, one eight ninety five,"
"That's me," she said, the awkwardness of the situation taking away some of the tension
"Grew up in Selly Oak, first kiss age thirteen to a guy named,"
"Michael Thompson," Loz finished his sentence,
"Was immediately disgusted, thought boys were gross but took you another three years to work out you could kiss girls, at which you kissed
Elizabeth Jones, a fellow class-"
"Oh fuck you," Loz managed,
"You do know we're demons, that confirms who you are, okay, well," he paused, "fuck," another pause. He looked to Alex, "and we don't even have you on record,"
"Hang on, so I'm supposed to go to hell and Alex isn't?" Loz asked indignantly "What condemned me to hell but not her? Because its
obviously not the homosexuality,"
"Oh no, absolutely not!" The senior demon said apologetically, Loz and Alex were a little surprised at this, "In fact a lot of homophobes are down here, which was often a surprise to them," he chuckled, both Steve and Elboreth joined in. "No, we have a shared system with," he pointed upwards "and you're on their record, not ours!"
"Oh," Loz managed,
"Hang on, so where do I go?!" Alex finally spoke up, having mostly been quiet, "some kind of limbo,"
"No, that's the thing, nowhere, they're Laura in heaven right now, Alex, you're not," he was interrupted by a door opening and a man
stepping through. He wore a smart, slim fitting suit and looked human to Loz and Alex's eyes with stubble and short black hair
"Amon, what the bloody hell is going on here!" Amon, the senior demon turned to face the newcomer. Amon turned round quickly. "Boss! Sorry, this, we're just resolving this!"
"I've got bloody Raphael on the phone, one of his Seraphim was expecting someone to turn up and not only have they not turned up, he travelled down to their death site to find out their souls have departed, for down here, now I bump into Melphor. Alex noticed Steve was gesturing silently at Loz. Amon glanced at Steve then back to the newcomer, "Ah, we might have an answer, this, is Loz Smith, and her girlfriend, Alex McCrae,"
"I didn't ask about an Alex McCrae,"
"And yet boss, here she is," Amon explained. The newcomer looked at Steven.
"You, Samuel,"
"Steve, you picked these two up,"
"Yes I did Mr Morningstar, I received the orders about an hour ago, with an arrival location and everything, out in the shadow of Plymouth, Britain,"
"Are you Lucifer?" Loz spoke up,
"Yes. yes I am,"
"Why do you look and sound like,"
"I'm aware who I sound and look like, that's just your newly arrived brain processing my appearance, anyway, yes I am Lucifer Morninstar,"
"You're satan?" Alex asked,
"No, that's my boss, I am his right hand man, well, me and Beelzebub, I handle new arrivals, B more handles long term punishments," he explained, sounding a little bored. He looked to Amon, and then to Elboreth. "She shouldn't be here should she?" he asked
"No boss," Amon explained. "Smith is on upstairs' records, McCrae isn't at all,"
"Which suggests she arrived too soon, well, left the mortal plane too soon, free will and all that," he sighed "but here is the summoning order that Steven here received, signed by several members of the scheduling staff with the authority of, myself, Balls," he looked to Loz, then to Alex, "Right then, let's get this resolved before it Raphael refers this all the way to my father, Loz," he looked to the screen, "you should be in heaven, according to this you lead a good kind life, most notably the kindness you showed, oh, Alexandra McCrae, who in turn you should not be here at all, you should have at the least survived the car crash," he stood up. "Fine then, Steven was it? If you could take Ms McCrae upstairs, her body is battered and bruised but waiting for her, she will make a miraculous recovery, then Ms Smith, you will wait here while we untie the awful paperwork that has lead you to be here,"
"No!" Alex said
"I beg your bloody pardon," Lucifer said, walking around the desk to face Alex
"Oh dick," Steve muttered,
"I'm not doing back to um, back to Earth, not without Loz,"
"Loz is dead, Alex," Steve explained,
"So am I, send us both back,"
"She is awaited in heaven,"
"I'm not going to heaven, I'm staying with Alex," Loz said, grabbing Alex's hand, "Send us both back, or send us both to heaven
"Well tough, we can't send you back, literally my bloody father is expecting you, and I can't send someone to heaven," sighed Lucifer
"Firstly imagine if I of all people could send people to heaven, and secondly Alex has to earn her way into heaven,"
"How long will that take,"
"I could just kill myself,"
"No, he takes that personally, he'd just have you make a miraculous recovery,"
"That's not fair, what about people who,"
"Listen, if you argued every moral argument against the law of God we'd be here all day and there is no such thing as night here! My father is a dick!"
"I mean, you would say that," Loz suggested. Lucifer raised his eyebrows concedingly.
"So when would I go to heaven,"
"When you died, at the right time,"
"But that could be decades, I don't want decades without Loz," Alex said quietly, "So I'm not going back to Earth,"
"And I'm not going to heaven without Alex," Loz said insistently. Alex looked to Loz and held both her hands. "You're literally turning down
heaven for me,"
"Heaven without you, doesn't hold much appeal,"
"That is so cheesy," Alex sighed
"Not really, we are literally stood in Hell's lobby, and are dead,"
"You do know he can just make you go," Amon explained, Lucifer raised a hand.
"Actually, no I can't," Lucifer chuckled, then burst out laughing "She's still mortal, she has free will, that's the linchpin of it all, dad can't make her do anything, it defeats the point, Alex, you can stay right here and Laura, well, there is so much paperwork I need to make my way through," Lucifer said sarcastically, "Wouldn't you agree, Amon?"
"Oh tons, Mr M, loads," he chuckled.
Loz and Alex watched as Steve walked down the hill into the sprawling ruins that were the other Plymouth in the first level of hell. Loz turned to look at the surprisingly intact bungalow they were standing outside, "Did you hear what Steve said? This was originally created to punish an extremely vain person whose idea of hell was having one bedroom and a single floor,"
"Land too," Alex regarded the ground around the flat, amongst the dead grass that seemed to go on for miles in amongst the ruins was a patch of verdant green. Smart borders of red roses marked the edge of their cottage. Hand in hand the two women walked around the outside of the building. "We could probably dick up the lawn you know," Loz said, looking at the back lawn,
"You hippie,"
"I mean it, grow some plants, make us less reliant on Steve and Amon's so-called care packages,"
"Which just sounds worrying coming form a pair of demons," Alex commented
"exactly,"
"This is actually quite nice, not quite where I expected to get on the property ladder" Loz commented as they walked in through the back door. Alex smiled and kissed her on the cheek and walked inside. "They've given us a kettle and everything!" she commented, she yawned,
"how am I tired, I'm dead,"
"No, you're not dead, you're alive but briefly in hell,"
"Speaking of which then," Alex walked out of the kitchen and into the hallway. She called back "Hey Loz!"
"There's a double bed in here!"
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PB & J May Food Drive!
Plymouth, MN – (April 22, 2013) – Three Plymouth businesses at the I 494 & Rockford Road intersection are hosting a large-scale food drive for Emergency Foodshelf Network the month of May. Cowboy Jacks, European Wax Center (five locations around the Metro) and Lake West Chiropractic & Natural Health are recruiting their neighbor businesses and clients to donate jars of peanut butter and jelly.
Summer is the toughest season for food shelves, as thousands of children in the Twin Cities who receive free breakfast and lunch at school will be going without. Peanut butter and jelly is a protein-rich, delicious meal kids can make for themselves.
The PB & J May Food Drive Kick Off is Tuesday, April 30, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Cowboy Jack's. Guests who bring a jar of peanut butter and a jar of jelly will receive a $5.00 coupon off their next visit to Cowboy Jack's. There will be a silent auction and sales of $5.00 glasses for $2.00 refills of Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob Golden Light from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. In addition, glasses will include a $5 off massage coupon for Lake West Chiropractic & Natural Health. Proceeds will be donated to Emergency Foodshelf Network.
Food donations can be dropped at the three sponsors: Cowboy Jack's, European Wax Center and Lake West Chiropractic & Natural Health as well as all these participating businesses: Anchor Bank, O'Reiley's Auto Parts, Merrill Hair Design, VSA Custom Apparel, Caribou Coffee, Pilgrim Cleaners, Freedom Gas Station, Haskell's, HOM Furniture, Italian Tan and the UPS Store.
Emergency Foodshelf Network is a full service, local food bank, providing quality, nutritious food and support services to over 230 hunger relief programs, including food shelves, on-site meal programs, subsidized housing and other hunger relief programs throughout the state. EFN helps its network serve over two million individuals per year.
Announcing the finalists in our annual Best of Plymouth readers' choice survey, which ran January 1—February 28. Winners will be revealed at our Best of Plymouth event June 27 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel*; click here to learn more.
Don't see a category you voted for? There were a few categories that have been excluded from our event due to a lower number of votes/qualified entries. The winners of these categories will be revealed in our online article July 1.
*Event in conjunction with the 2013 Best of Maple Grove.
Note: All finalists are listed in alphabetical order. Listed order in no way implies winners.
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As Plymouth moves back into the cold and flu season, we spoke with two experts, Dr. Jeffrey Wock, a chiropractor and owner of Lake West Chiropractic & Natural Health (4190 Vinewood Ln. N. Ste. 121; 763.550.1205), and Dr. Benhoor Soumekh, an ear, nose and throat specialist from the WestHealth office of Ear, Nose and Throat Specialty Care of Minnesota (2805 Campus Dr. Ste. 205; 763.553.0695); both have seen their fair share of children with this condition and have insights on how we can treat (and hopefully) prevent childhood ear infections in the future.
Turns out, ear infections are common—very common.
Because upper respiratory infections are the leading cause of ear infections, both doctors tell us good old-fashioned prevention is key. Washing hands, getting enough rest and eating properly can help kids avoid those nasty viruses in the first place. Other preventative measures include keeping little ones away from tobacco smoke and other environmental allergens.
But let's say your child winds up with an ear infection; if the condition isn't too serious, there are some treatments you can provide at home.
Due to what some see as an over-prescribing of antibiotics, the medical community has developed a "wait-and-watch" approach before writing a prescription; most ear infections tend to clear on their own after a few days.
Golden Valley resident Kathryn Simpson's daughter was born three months premature and dealt with a lot of ear infections in her early years. "I have always preferred a more natural approach to health care, so it made sense to have Dr. Wock treat her," Simpson says.
Wock shares many of the same beliefs as Soumekh about treating ear pain at home, but offers a few others. For starters he recommends garlic eardrops: "They have anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties," he says. Additionally, he suggests keeping kids away from too much processed sugar and offering chamomile, Pulsatilla or belladonna to help calm them down, which, in turn, will help diminish pain.
As a chiropractor, Dr. Wock also recommends a more hands-on approach. "I look at the body as this amazing machine, and my job is to help it function at its peak; part of that is to make sure the drainage function is optimal. So, besides adjustments, I teach parents how to use lymphatic drainage techniques to help their kids." The technique is a soft tissue type of move, where parents can help increase the flow of mucus and decrease any stagnation by massaging specific areas of the neck.
Four health concerns specific to women—and the ways local medical experts approach them at all ages and stages.
Dr. Mary Dahling is an obstetrician and gynecologist with John A. Haugen Associates.
Did you know women shouldn't eat tuna sushi more than once every two weeks? That frozen dinners can adversely affect your blood pressure? Or that a chiropractic adjustment could lesson monthly cramping? Most women want to live healthy lives—but do they know how? Eat right and exercise doesn't always answer the many questions we have about maintaining "best health." Each stage of a woman's life and even particular parts of her body require specific attention for healthy living. To shed a bit more light on the subject, four experts address a variety of health issues important to women including common life stage concerns, heart health, infertility, pregnancy and overall wellness.
Dr. Kathryn Babich is an obstetrician and gynecologist as well as medical director of women's services for Park Nicollet. She details a woman's typical life-stage concerns and provides some insight into how best to manage health at each stage.
For teen girls, common issues involve menstrual cramps and irregularity, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception and immunizations. Babich says education is key at this stage in life. "Know what is normal or not normal for menstrual function, and talk about problems or questions with a parent or health-care provider," she says. "Understand the risks of sexual activity and what is needed to protect yourself." Babich adds that the teen years are a good time to establish healthy eating and exercise habits.
Menopausal women can encounter menstrual dysfunction, too, along with hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, mood issues and loss of libido. For women who have only been seeing a gynecologist, this is a good time to establish care with an internist or family medicine physician to discuss appropriate screenings such as mammograms, colonoscopy, cholesterol checks and bone-density scans. Much of this manages medical problems that can arise mid-life, including high cholesterol and osteoporosis. Babich encourages discussion with a gynecologist if considering low-dose hormone replacement: "They can be a safe option for women having significant menopausal symptoms after a discussion on personal risk factors," she says. But what's most important for all women at this stage of slowed metabolism is increased exercise, including weight-bearing exercise and a diet that is rich in calcium and vitamin D to help prevent osteoporosis.
Postmenopausal seniors can sometimes experience bleeding, bladder problems, pelvic prolapse and osteoporosis. "Most postmenopausal bleeding is benign," Babich says. "But it can be a sign of uterine cancer and deserves prompt evaluation." There are also many choices for older women regarding the treatment of bladder problems, including surgical, medical and physical therapy. Babich also notes that depression makes it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle at any age. She encourages women to talk to their doctor if they're experiencing any symptoms of depression.
Heart health is vital for women; the American Heart Association states that heart disease affects more women every year than all cancers combined. Cardiologist Dr. Betty Grey with Minneapolis Heart Institute and WestHealth believes exercise is key, but so is keeping cholesterol and blood pressure in check. "It gets hard for women to keep their weight down as they reach middle age," Grey says. "But gaining 10 pounds a year equals 100 pounds over 10 years. That's too much." A caveat is that heavier women who are active are physically fit have a lower cardiac risk than inactive skinny women.
Other proactive ways to maintain a healthy heart are to refrain from processed foods and consider a fish oil supplement. Grey states that the good fats found in fish oil supplements can't be obtained simply by eating fish unless a woman eats fish three times a day—which isn't wise considering many types of fish contain poisonous mercury. Grey suggests fish once or twice a week, and not eating tuna or tuna sushi more than once every two weeks to avoid overexposure.
Dahling finds pregnant women seem to have the hardest time giving up deli meat. She says listeriosis can be a problem for pregnant women, so they should refrain from deli meats, sushi and soft cheeses that might be unpasteurized (all common carriers of listeria bacteria). "If you must have deli meat," she says, "make it steaming hot or try to buy the pre-packaged varieties that are more regulated." She also supports Dr. Grey's concerns about mercury and asks pregnant women to be especially cautious with their fish consumption.
Individuality is key to any homeopathic recommendations, Wock says, adding he tries to coordinate care with a patient's general practitioner. This is especially important for women taking prescription medication. Be sure to inform your doctor of any complementary or alternative therapies you use, including herbal or dietary supplements that might interfere with prescription medication, he says.
Places, faces and other topics you're buzzing about as we reveal the winners of Best of Plymouth 2012.
Plymouth sports a large number of chiropractic options. That's what makes becoming a finalist in this competitive category so impressive. Readers suggest it could be the complimentary massage that comes with each treatment/adjustment (you can come just for the massage as well, as referenced by the team's placing in our Best Massage category). Perhaps it could also be the wide array of offerings—Dr. Jeff Wock specializes in sports chiropractic therapy and is also a licensed acupuncturist. More likely, however, it's the focus on clients that his team provides—everything from birthday cards and thank-yous to baby onesies for new arrivals.


The Town Council has hosted three fairly successful Clubs Days (in September 2007, March 2009 and October 2016) and this page is available to promote your club or to find out a bit more about what to do in Budleigh.
We regularly update the information on this page, so please be patient if your club is not mentioned.
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Tonbridge Angels: Matchday arrangements
A round-up of matchday arrangements as we welcome Tonbridge Angels to Arbour Park on Saturday.
We look forward to welcoming Tonbridge Angels to Arbour Park tomorrow after a two-week break from National League South action.
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes
We will join football clubs all over the country in remembering Arthur Labinjo-Hughes with applause in the sixth minute of tomorrow's game at Arbour Park.
Getting to Arbour Park
Directions to Arbour Park are available by clicking this link. Slough Rail station is on the mainline to London Paddington. Arbour Park is a 15-minute walk from the station.
Please bear in mind the M4 is closed between J6 – J8/9 this weekend, and there are also roadworks on some roads near the ground, so we advise supporters to allow additional time for their journey.
We will be screening the West Ham v Chelsea Premier League match in the bar before the match, and will be open from 12.30pm. Please enter via the main entrance.
Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the turnstiles. Click here to purchase tickets for Slough Town v Tonbridge Angels.
We accept payment by cash or card at the turnstiles, and cash is accepted around the ground. Standard ticket prices, which include online booking fees, are:
Adult (18-64) - £15
Concession (65+) - £9
Student (16-17, Student) - £5
Child (5-15) - £3 (12 year old and under must be accompanied by an Adult)
Infant (0-4) - Free
With tickets purchased in advance, please present your valid ticket at turnstile 4, either printed or shown on a smartphone. We ask that you please have this ready before entering to avoid long queues forming. Turnstile 4 will open from around 1.30pm.
Arbour Park does not have ATMs on site. Credit and debit cards are accepted at turnstile 4, the club shop and main bar in the West Stand.
Please note that no smoking or vaping is permitted inside Arbour Park. Anyone wishing to smoke can get their hand stamped by a steward at the exit gates and be allowed back in afterwards.
Supporters in wheelchairs, or with mobility issues should enter Arbour Park via the front entrance.
A limited amount of free parking will be available at Arbour Park and Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy. Please note that the car park at St Joseph's School is open to parking permit holders only. It will be open from around 1.30pm to 2.45pm and then after the game for cars to leave.
Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy (adjacent to Arbour Park) - There is a limited number of unreserved spaces here for all supporters, available on a first come, first served basis.
Arbour Park - There is a limited number of unreserved parking spaces elsewhere on the Arbour Park site for all other supporters. These spaces are not available until 30 minutes before kick-off and are on a first come, first served basis. Please follow the directions provided by parking stewards.
There is a limited number of unreserved marked Blue Badge parking spaces at Arbour Park, available on a first come, first served basis for Blue Badge holders. The post code for sat navs is SL2 5AY.
St Joseph's Catholic High School - Slough Town supporters who have purchased a parking permit will have a reserved parking space. The post code for sat navs is SL2 5HN. There are no unreserved spaces here.
Off street parking is extremely limited - however there are several car parks within walking distance. We would strongly encourage supporters to car-share or travel by public transport where possible. The ground is conveniently situated approximately half a mile from the train and bus stations. There are many public car parks nearer the town centre which are within walking distance of Arbour Park (10-15 minutes). Arbour Park is conveniently situated approximately half a mile from Slough's train and bus stations. Click here for a map of local car parks within walking distance of Arbour Park.
If you do park in residential streets, please be respectful to our neighbours – keep noise to a minimum, and do not litter. When parking, do not block entranceways and driveways, and do not park dangerously, including on blind corners.
The bar and kitchen area on the first floor of the West Stand, and the tea bar on the ground floor of the West Stand will be open to all supporters, selling a range of hot and cold food and drinks.
The club shop will also be open, giving supporters the chance to purchase our new replica shirts as well as many other items with Christmas fast approaching.
Many of the seats in the West Stand are reserved for those supporters with reserved seating. All other seating is unreserved and available on a first come, first served basis.
Please be aware that in line with the latest Government event safety advice, searches of bags and coats will take place. Anyone in possession of pyrotechnics or other objects such as flares, smoke bombs or bangers will be refused entry. Any anti-social behaviour will be taken very seriously, and CCTV is in place at the ground to monitor behaviour and record events. Any acts of criminal damage or vandalism, including but not limited to the throwing of objects onto the pitch, will result in immediate ejection from the ground and prosecution.
Image: Philip Benton
Copyright 2022 Slough Town F.C. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.sloughtownfc.net as the source.


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Our newest recruit to the Barrecore Head Office, Marketing Executive Holly Homewood, was thrown straight in at the deep end when she was asked to trial our new SIGNATURE LITE class on her first day. Here's what she had to say about her experience at the barre.
"Until last Monday I had never taken a Barrecore class before, so was a little apprehensive to learn I'd been signed up to trial the all new SIGNATURE LITE format on the first day at my new job!
I was assured that the session would be just right for me. It's designed for barre fitness beginners (which I most certainly am) and has a focus on technique, so I was hoping to come out of class feeling that I had understood the method and had got to grips with the key moves and their benefits.
I explained to the instructor, Gemma, that it was my first time at the barre and she said she would pay me extra attention with hands on modifications where required.
I quickly learnt that my nerves were unnecessary. Gemma was super-encouraging throughout and although 'hands-on modifications' sounded scary at first, with just a little tweak here and there I was able to readjust my positioning and feel the moves work even more effectively. I particularly enjoyed the indulgent, long stretches at the end of each set, which helped the 55 minutes fly by. As a complete beginner, I never felt I couldn't keep up with the pace of the class which was a relief. Afterwards I ached and my muscles burnt (a new sensation for me) but I enjoyed the feeling of having worked-out really hard and not being all sweaty afterwards.
SIGNATURE LITE was certainly a challenge but as Gemma kept reminding us, those challenges only last for a count of eight and then you can relax and stretch it out (and what's eight seconds in the grand scheme of things!).
So having worked at Barrecore for just a week I'm already hooked on the classes and can't wait for my second round of SIGNATURE LITE, before moving on to a faster paced format. Barrecore newbies, trust me, this class is for you!"
"Not only is it a great workout, the class helps take your mind off everything outside the studio and truly relax."


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If you find that you really prefer less expensive wine, don't be afraid to buy it. You might be told that one wine is better than the one you like by a professional wine taster, but that won't make it taste better. If you really like an inexpensive white, go ahead and buy it! After all, the goal is to drink something you enjoy.
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