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Elle (2016) Directed by Paul Verhoeven
Isabelle Huppert as Michèle Leblanc
Christian Berkel as Robert
Anne Consigny as Anna
Laurent Lafitte as Patrick
Virginie Efira as Rebecca
Charles Berling as Richard Casamayou
Alice Isaaz as Josie
Judith Magre as Irène Leblanc
Vimala Pons as Hélène
Jonas Bloquet as Vincent
Lucas Prisor as Kurt
Arthur Mazet as Kevin
Raphaël Lenglet as Ralf
Olivia Gotanègre as the Nurse
Raphael Kahn as Lab Doctor
Loïc Legendre as the Gunsmith
Fleur Geffrier as the Waitress
Stéphane Bak as Omar
Jina Djemba as Maternity Nurse
Anne Loiret as ER Doctor
Hugues Martel as Deputy Director
Caroline Breton as Ralf's Friend
Nicolas Ullmann as the Bartender
Zohar Wexler as Police Detective
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Debate Evades Dark Realities
By Robert Parry
Perhaps it's unrealistic to expect a U.S. presidential debate to deal substantively – and honestly – with wrongful actions by the American government, even at the end of George W. Bush's eight-year reign as one of the planet's preeminent rogue operatives.
The acceptable political parameters may allow some tactical disagreements (Barack Obama saying the Iraq War "took our eye off the ball") or even some implied moral criticism (John McCain saying he opposed Bush "on torture of prisoners").
But there's no place for a serious discussion of wholesale U.S. war crimes, such as Bush's decision to launch an aggressive war under false pretenses, the sort of offense that the Nuremberg Tribunal after World War II called the "supreme" international crime.
In a healthy democracy, moderator Jim Lehrer might have been expected to ask Obama and McCain whether President Bush should be shipped off to The Hague for a trial as a war criminal or whether he should be put before American courts to face serious criminal charges, such as violation of anti-torture statutes.
There might be a question, too, about hypocrisy: how can Obama and McCain so righteously condemn Russia for its alleged aggression against Georgia (after Georgia attacked the pro-Russian province of South Ossetia) when the United States has asserted its right not only to invade Iraq (under Bush) but to attack Yugoslavia when it was throttling a separatist movement in Kosovo (as Bill Clinton did)?
Granted, endless double standards have become part of the American political landscape. Many journalists and politicians have avoided criticizing the illegality or immorality of U.S. foreign interventions since 1984 when U.N. Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick famously chastised anyone who would "blame America first."
Since then, questions about American misconduct had to be muted for fear that any criticism would be labeled unpatriotic or disloyal. Mainstream journalists and politicians learned to couch their concerns about U.S. foreign policy as questions about tactics or effectiveness.
Arguably, however, that timidity has contributed to the frequency, brutality and criminality of U.S. military actions. It is hard to explain the Iraq War, for instance, without observing that Bush and his neoconservative advisers were confident they could roll both Congress and the Washington press corps.
Knowing that few people of conscience would dare stand in the way, Bush and the neocons sold the war based on false allegations about WMD and a historically unprecedented claim that the United States had the right to intervene preemptively anywhere in the world if it could foresee some possible future threat to its security.
This so-called Bush Doctrine meant that the United States and its political leadership had stepped beyond the reach of international law. Even as President Bush railed about the need to eliminate "rogue" regimes, he was turning the U.S. into the ultimate "rogue" state.
(Interestingly, ABC News anchor Charles Gibson did ask Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin about the Bush Doctrine in the Republican vice presidential nominee's first prime-time debate, and she flubbed the answer, seeming not to know that the Bush Doctrine was.)
For Lehrer's part, however, this stunning doctrine was never mentioned in the debate between the two politicians seeking to succeed President Bush. Only implicitly was it clear that McCain supported the notion of intervening aggressively abroad and that Obama was somewhat less eager to send troops on overseas missions.
Though a constitutional law scholar, Obama avoided posing either a moral or legal argument against Bush-style interventionism. Instead, he posited his opposition to the Iraq War on practical grounds.
"Six years ago, I stood up and opposed this war," Obama said, "because I said that not only did we not know how much it was going to cost, what our exit strategy might be, how it would affect our relationships around the world and whether our intelligence was sound but also because we hadn't finished the job in Afghanistan.
"We hadn't caught bin Laden. We hadn't put Al Qaeda to rest. And as a consequence, I thought that it was going to be a distraction."
Obama also cited the war's extraordinary cost to the U.S. Treasury (over $600 billion and sure to pass $1 trillion), the blood shed by American soldiers (more than 4,000 dead and 30,000 wounded), and the fact that "Al Qaeda is resurgent" in secure base camps along the Afghan-Pakistani border.
Obama concluded that "we did not use our military wisely in Iraq."
While there can be little doubt about the accuracy of his points, Obama dodged the larger question of whether the Bush Doctrine was illegal and immoral, nor did he mention the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqis and the unnecessary invasion that turned their country into a living hell.
If Obama had ventured into that territory, he surely would have invited accusations that he was "blaming America first." Or if he had compared Russian actions in South Ossetia to NATO's intervention to protect Kosovo, he would have faced charges of "moral equivalence," a favorite neocon attack line that essentially argues that the United States cannot be held to the same standards as other nations.
So Obama retreated behind a defensive line of what's practical and what's not.
McCain's Counterattack
That opened Obama to McCain's own practical arguments, that whatever the initial mistakes in Iraq, the real question now is what can be done.
"The next President of the United States is not going to have to address the issue as to whether we went into Iraq or not," McCain said. "The next President of the United States is going to have to decide how we leave, when we leave, and what we leave behind."
McCain mocked Obama's proposal for a withdrawal timetable and insisted that victory was the only acceptable outcome.
Faced with McCain's flurry of attacks, Obama didn't even respond by noting that the Iraqi government has been insisting on a withdrawal time frame for American troops and that the White House has generally accepted that idea.
Indeed, the end result of all the U.S. sacrifice in blood and treasure in Iraq might well be the Iraqis saying "thanks, but no thanks" to a continued U.S. presence – or Washington laying bare its imperialist designs by staying regardless of what the Iraqis want.
Obama also chose not to reengage in a debate over whether McCain's "successful surge" argument is a reality or a myth. Over the past several months, Obama has been pummeled in interview after interview for not completely accepting the current conventional wisdom that the "surge" has worked and that McCain deserves credit.
For instance, on Sept. 7, ABC's "This Week" host George Stephanopoulos demanded of Obama: "How do you escape the logic that … John McCain was right about the surge," dispatching an additional 30,000 combat troops to Iraq.
When Obama responded that he couldn't understand "why people are so focused on what has happened in the last year and a half and not on the previous five," Stephanopoulos cut him off, saying "Granted, you think you made the right decision about going in, but about the surge?"
Again, this was a case of a limited frame allowed by the major U.S. news media giving McCain a strong advantage. It is now widely accepted in Washington – despite evidence to the contrary – that the "surge" was the singular reason for the drop in Iraq's violence.
This conventional wisdom has prevailed even though it is challenged by military officials interviewed for Bob Woodward's new book, The War Within. Some of Woodward's sources saw the "surge" as more of a secondary factor.
As Woodward writes, "In Washington, conventional wisdom translated these events into a simple view: The surge had worked. But the full story was more complicated. At least three other factors were as important as, or even more important than, the surge."
Woodward, whose book draws heavily from Pentagon insiders, reported that the Sunni rejection of al-Qaeda extremists in Anbar province (which preceded the surge) and the surprise decision of radical Shiite leader Moqtada al-Sadr to order a unilateral cease-fire by his militia were two important factors.
A third factor, which Woodward argued may have been the most significant, was the use of new highly classified U.S. intelligence tactics that allowed for rapid targeting and killing of insurgent leaders. Woodward agreed to withhold details of these secret techniques from his book so as not to undercut their continuing success.
But there have been previous glimpses of classified U.S. programs that combine high-tech means of identifying insurgents – such as sophisticated biometrics and night-vision-equipped drones – with old-fashioned brutality on the ground, including on-the-spot executions of suspects. [For details, see Consortiumnews.com's "Bush's Global Dirty War" and "Iraq's Laboratory of Repression."]
Successful Repression
As we've reported previously, other brutal factors – that the Washington press corps almost never mentions – help explain the decline in violence:
--Vicious ethnic cleansing has succeeded in separating Sunnis and Shiites to such a degree that there are fewer targets to kill. Several million Iraqis are estimated to be refugees either in neighboring countries or within their own.
--Concrete walls built between Sunni and Shiite areas have made "death-squad" raids more difficult but also have "cantonized" much of Baghdad and other Iraqi cities, making everyday life for Iraqis even more exhausting as they seek food or travel to work.
--During the "surge," U.S. forces expanded a policy of rounding up so-called "military age males" and locking up tens of thousands in prison.
--Awesome U.S. firepower, concentrated on Iraqi insurgents and civilian bystanders for more than five years, has slaughtered countless thousands of Iraqis and has intimidated many others to look simply to their own survival.
--With the total Iraqi death toll estimated in the hundreds of thousands and many more Iraqis horribly maimed, the society has been deeply traumatized. As tyrants have learned throughout history, at some point violent repression does work.
But this dark side of the "successful surge" is excluded from the U.S. political debate, much like the illegality of Bush's original invasion.
That blindness to what might be the most important geopolitical question of this era – the presumed Bush Doctrine right of the United States to invade any country of its choosing – has now continued into the presidential debates.
Robert Parry broke many of the Iran-Contra stories in the 1980s for the Associated Press and Newsweek. His latest book, Neck Deep: The Disastrous Presidency of George W. Bush, was written with two of his sons, Sam and Nat, and can be ordered at neckdeepbook.com. His two previous books, Secrecy & Privilege: The Rise of the Bush Dynasty from Watergate to Iraq and Lost History: Contras, Cocaine, the Press & 'Project Truth' are also available there. Or go to Amazon.com.

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Special thanks to Kohl's for being awesome, and also for providing a gift card to faciliate the purchase of the beach Easter basket products. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Easter is one month from today, so let me get a quick pulse read on you: Are you feeling excited about the prospect of spending a bunch of money on tons of (quickly devoured) candy, plastic eggs that will break, fake grass that will be strewn all over your house for you to clean up over the next several weeks and a plush bunny or duck that will be played with for 20 minutes before interest expires?
I know…I paint a sad picture about putting together Easter baskets, don't I? And maybe I'm being just a touch harsh, but don't tell me there's not some truth in what I said. I know it because I've lived it for years, nows!
But this year, inspiration struck, courtesy of the fact that all I can think about is our upcoming summer vacation. I know…I'm a little ahead of schedule on my daydreaming. But it's where I'm at, friends. And thanks to the fact that I have vacation on the brain, I realized that I could use the gift-giving occasion of Easter to purchase some of the items my kids would need for summer vacation. These are things I was already planning on buying, but now they become special gifts and help build the anticipation.
And so, I present to you, beach Easter basket ideas!
Now I know that not everyone who reads this already has their summer plans booked, but if you think a beach trip might be on the horizon for you, here are some fun components to put together to make a great beach Easter basket.
The Easter basket, itself, doesn't have to be an afterthought. In this case, it can be a critical part of the gift, itself. I found these AMAZING beach totes that are kid-size and have bright, appealing sea creatures on them.
Kohl's has a super impressive selection of beach towels, ranging from licensed characters to fun beachy scenes.
This might just be my favorite find of all (yes, this is at Kohl's!).
What child doesn't want to get up close and personal with some sea life? Sanibel Island, where we are going to vacation this year, is absolutely BURSTING with creatures that will fit in this bucket (crabs, sand dollars, clams, sea slugs, etc.). I predict this toy will be in near costant use every single day.
Now's your chance to get something a little more interesting than the cheap sand pail and shovel sets you can find at most big box stores.
I was particularly drawn to this set from B. Toys (one of my very favorite toy brands) because it truly seemed created with the imagination of children in mind. I love that there's a tea pot, for example. This allows a child to be able to pour water with more precision, and it also allows for some impromptu beach restaurant or tea party time. I also love the sand smoother. the bucket also feels much more sturdy than what you might expect from a sand pail.
5. Missing any necessities? Grab them now!
In addition to all these fun funds, I spent a bit of time thinking about if there were any true needs, and I realized that the girls' sandals from last year weren't going to fit this year, and also that one child lacked a pair of goggles.
It was no surprise to me that Kohl's had super cute flip flops at affordable prices. I opted for 2 different patterns so that the girls could quickly identify their shoes without any confusion or fuss.
I was, admittedly, surprised to find goggles at Kohl's, but they had them, and from a brand I trust, as well! I was so pleased to be able to add that in to my cart before using my 30% off coupon I was offered for using my Kohl's charge. I also used a $20 Kohl's cash coupon I had on hand, which made the entire haul cost around $84! Can you believe that?! This, my friends, is one of the reasons I ADORE Kohl's and love to shop with them as often as possible.
Kohl's may not be the first place you think of when it comes to beach-related items, or even when it comes to filling an Easter basket, but have a look around in the stores and on the website. I think you'll be very pleasantly surprised with what you can find!


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It seems that the latest thing in legal marketing is the social networking scene, including Facebook, Twitter and other forms of internet interaction. Well in Florida, where we practice, you better watch out if you decide to include a judge in your social network. That is a no-no according to the Florida Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. The FJEAC recently rendered an advisory opinion warning judges not to add lawyers to their "friends" network on social networking sites.
The Committee's conclusions are as follows:
Whether a judge may post comments and other material on the judge's page on a social networking site, if the publication of such material does not otherwise violate the Code of Judicial Conduct.
ANSWER: Yes.
Whether a judge may add lawyers who may appear before the judge as "friends" on a social networking site, and permit such lawyers to add the judge as their "friend."
Whether a committee of responsible persons, which is conducting an election campaign on behalf of a judge's candidacy, may post material on the committee's page on a social networking site, if the publication of the material does not otherwise violate the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Whether a committee of responsible persons, which is conducting an election campaign on behalf of a judge's candidacy, may establish a social networking page which has an option for persons, including lawyers who may appear before the judge, to list themselves as "fans" or supporters of the judge's candidacy, so long as the judge or committee does not control who is permitted to list himself or herself as a supporter.
This is a truly interesting opinion. I guess I better not be "friends" with a judge!


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Q: Modify global variable inside function via parameter Here is an example:

let wish = 'Happy birthday!';

function translate(msg) {
  msg = 'Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!';
}

translate(wish);
console.log(wish);

I realize that it won't modify wish because JavaScript is "pass by value" and not "pass by reference", so how can I modify that variable (which is outside of the function) by passing a value to the function? Is it impossible without changing wish to an object or array to hold my string instead of a primitive?

A: Instead of a global variable, use an object.

let wish = {
  msg: 'Happy birthday!'
};

function translate(obj) {
  obj.msg = 'Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!';
}

translate(wish);
console.log(wish.msg);

A: let wish = 'Happy birthday!';

function translate(msg) {
   msg = 'Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!';
   return wish=msg;
}

translate(wish);
console.log(wish); //Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!

You don't have to use the return, but global variables can be set form anywhere where there isn't a var by the same name in a lesser scope.

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ENO's Exemplary and Magnificent Performance of Meistersinger
22/02/2015 10/02/2015 by Stan
United Kingdom Wagner Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (sung in English): Cast, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera/Edward Gardner (conductor),. London Coliseum, 7.2.2015 (CC)
Photo (c) Catherine Ashmore
Hans Sachs: Iain Paterson
Walther von Stolzing: Gwyn Hughes Jones
Eva: Rachel Nicholls
Magdalene: Madeleine Shaw
David: Nicky Spence
Sixtus Beckmesser: Andrew Shore
Veit Pogner: James Cresswell
Fritz Kothner: David Stout
Kunz Vogelgesang: Peter Van Hulle
Konrad Nachtigall: Quentin Hayes
Ulrich Eisslinger: Timothy Robinson
Hermann Ortel: Nicholas Folwell
Balthazar Zorn: Richard Roberts
Augustin Moser: Stephen Rooke
Hans Folz: Roderick Earle
Hans Schwarz: Jonathan Lemalu
Nightwatchman: Nicholas Crawley
Director: Richard Jones
Set Designer: Paul Steinberg
Costume Designer: Buki Shiff
Lighting Designer: Mimi Jordan Sherrin
Choreographer: Lucy Burge
First seen and heard at Welsh National Opera in 2010, Richard Jones' triumph of a production of Wagner's magnificent Mastersingers has been transferred with the utmost success to St. Martin's Lane. Jones has been working with ENO for 25 years (there was a little presentation at the end, and as far as I could see just about all the audience stayed). The staging is fascinating but never clever for the sake of cleverness; but the real triumph was purely musical. The casting was exemplary, and the orchestra were in fine form.
At the helm was Edward Gardner, a young conductor still and with a young man's idea of Mastersingers. Not all the detail was there, certainly, but what was there was a zeal from the players that gripped from the very first to the very last. Pacing tended towards the brisk, yet nothing was rushed, the expansive Prelude to the Third Act unfolding naturally, the Prelude to the First Act a miniature tone poem. That great, sudden entry of the chorus in the church chorale, surely one of the greatest of coups de theatre, worked so well because of the excellence of the English National Chorus. Nether did the chorus disappoint in its great moments in the final act.
The first striking aspect of the production is the curtain: set designer Paul Steinberg's a hotchpotch of major figures of Austro-Germanic art: Berg, Bach, Bruckner, Karajan, Furtwängler, Brahms, Schoenberg … the list goes on. Mastersingers is a hymn to Holy German Art, and the frontispiece to the drama reminds us that there is much to celebrate (while at the same time perhaps deflecting the attention from those notorious overtones of Germany's dark years of the twentieth century). The setting is Nuremberg around the time of the writing of Mastersingers itself. There is a certain decadence to the staging: two of the audience boxes are used to house instrumentalists, and the outsize chorus is impressive to behold as well as to hear. There is also, though, despite the time of the setting, a certain fairytale aspect. Houses have patterned roofs, colours are just a tad larger, brighter than life. While costumes may date the staging, the message seems to be a timeless one. Even the dark side of fairytale is honoured in a weirdly hallucinogenic, nightmare sequence for Walther. So: once upon a time there was a cobbler …
And what a cobbler. ENO Company Principal, bass-baritone Iain Patterson, making his role debut as Sachs, is simply magnificent. An older man, certainly, one imbued with a certain amount of wisdom, this is nevertheless a touchingly human Sachs, prey to the temptations of the flesh while at the same time being a leading light of the community. Patterson's assumption was all of a reading, considered in all of its aspects, fervent at times, deep, and deeply human, full of compassion, at others. The "Wahn" and "Flieder" monologues were clear highlights of the evening, twin peaks that seemed to bury their way to the core of Wagner's masterpiece. There was little or no trace of tiring to Paterson's (pardon the pun) masterly portrayal, just a continuing sense of rightness, his higher register a continuing marvel, his legato a thing of pure joy.
Every great Sachs demands a great Beckmesser. Step forward the much-loved Andrew Shore, in fine, even honeyed voice on this particular evening. But much more valuable was Shore's avoidance of caricature. Harsh, rule-enslaved critic though he might be, Becknmesser is a human being with the seed of enlightenment and redemption (somewhere) within. We follow his shenanigans – even seeing him (nearly) stark-bollock naked, his faults, and nearly everything else, revealed for all to see. He, too, is on a life journey.
Gwyn Hughes Jones sings better than I, for one, have heard him in the difficult role of Walther von Stolzing, his youthfully ardent Prize Song vying with Sachs' great monologues for most memorable moment. But perhaps that particular prize goes to the radiant Quintet, with the Eva, Rachel Nichols, in blazing, electric form. This is Nichols' ENO debut, and it must rank with one of the greats from that perspective. Fresh of voice as well as outlook, her assumption was nothing less than captivating, her delivery of her part in the Quintet absolutely the equal of this great moment, her feelings for Sachs undeniable and believable given the sheer presence of Paterson. Her comrade-in-church-and-elsewhere, Magdalene, was taken by a fine-voiced Madeleine Shaw, absolutely believable of demeanour, while Nicky Spence was confident in both voice and acting as Sachs' apprentice, David.
The American singer James Creswell was a fine, strong and characterful Pogner. All of the Mastersingers, in fact, lived up to their name (nice to see Jonathan Lemalu there as Hans Schwarz, too). But one should expect nothing less from a real opera company. To state that the performance is cast from strength is an understatement. Yet the accomplishment is not just that: it is to blend young talent with the established so skilfully that reminds us that, just like the search for a Mastersinger, talent is the way forward. Even the Nightwatchman (dressed just a little bit like the Grim Reaper), was glorious in the hands, and voice, of Nicholas Crawley.
The staging and performance did that rare thing: they did Wagner's monumental achievement, his hymn to humanity, justice. And for that we should be ever grateful.
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PROTOTYPE screens Frost's The Murder of Halit Yozgat – an opera in quarantine (18/01/2021)
Piotr Beczala features in Sven-Eric Bechtolf's nightmarish Rusalka in pre-pandemic Vienna (17/01/2021)
Singing in Blaibach, Germany, Julia Bullock gets to the heart of healing music (17/01/2021)
The Event Horizon: hope and ambition from Simon Armitage and The Hallé (16/01/2021)
The digital premieres of The Planet – A Lament and Wide Slumber for Lepidopterists from PROTOTYPE (15/01/2021)
New York's PROTOTYPE 2021 – still daring, but now digital (14/01/2021)
A Rosenblatt Recitals at Home stream – From Handel to Wagner – is a much-needed antidote to the current doom and gloom (14/01/2021)
Via L.A. from Linz: Philip Glass's new Piano Sonata shows he is still maturing at age 83 (12/01/2021)
BON APPÉTIT!: A Sweet Soirée – Jamie Barton is as luscious as the chocolate cake she bakes for Opera Philadelphia (11/01/2021)
Rosenblatt Recitals return for their twentieth anniversary 'at Home' and Verismo is all in a good cause (11/01/2021)
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Nureyev's The Nutcracker from Vienna State Ballet looks back to the past and also to the future (06/01/2021)
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A sublime, life-enhancing, New Year's Day Concert 2021 from Riccardo Muti and the Vienna Philharmonic (03/01/2021)
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McDonald's announces surprise new breakfast item just in time for launch of the Festive Menu 2022 in stores
McDonald's has announced a last minute item before the fast food giant's Festive Menu launches in stores later this month
By Sophie Wills
22nd Nov 2022, 1:37pm - 1 min read
McDonald's UK is adding a new item to its Festive Menu 2022 - and it's set to be a hit with fans of the most important meal of the day. The Mighty McMuffin will appear on the fast food giant's breakfast menu later this month, taking up a spot on the list of this year's Christmas offerings alongside the McCrispy, the Big Tasty, Festive Pie, Cheese Melt Dippers and Celebrations McFlurry.
The new breakfast treat features a tasty McMuffin filled with sausage, egg, bacon, cheese, and ketchup or brown sauce. You can pick one up on its own for £3.99 on its own or £5.59 as a meal with a hash brown or new potato waffles, which were announced as part of a huge menu shake-up in October.
McDonald's has also announced the launch of its annual Reindeer Ready Christmas card tour, where friends and families can capture and take away a festive photo to send to loved ones, and free McDonald's festive food on offer at every stop. The tour will be stopping at the following towns and cities:
Colchester, Tollgate Centre, Stanway, Colchester - Wednesday, 23rd November
Swindon, Orbital Shopping Park, Thamesdown Dr, Swindon SN25 4AN, 2-6pm - Thursday, November 24
Derby, Meteor Retail Park, Mansfield Rd, Derby DE21 4SY, 3-7pm - Friday, November 25
Llandudno, Mostyn Champneys Retail Park, Llandudno LL30 1RY, 2-6pm - Saturday, November 26
Doncaster, Wheatley Centre Shopping Park, Wheatley Hall Rd, Doncaster DN2 4PE, 12:30-4:30pm - Sunday, November 27
McDonald's Festive Menu 2022 items and prices
Mighty McMuffin: £3.99 on its own or £5.59 as a meal
Big Tasty: £5.29 on it own or £6.89 as a meal
Big Tasty with Bacon: £5.89 on its own or £7.49 as a meal
McCrispy: £4.99 or £6.49 as part of a meal
Cheese melt dippers: £2.29 for a bag of four or £5.99 for a share box
Celebrations McFlurry: £1.79
Festive Pie: £1.29
The Mighty McMuffin lands in stores along with other Festive Menu items on November 23 2022.
When does the McDonald's Festive Menu launch in stores?
The McDonald's Festive Menu will launch in stores and on the McDonald's app across the UK on Wednesday, November 23. For more information visit the McDonald's UK website.


I have a confession to make. I have a day job. I do not make all my income from comedy. In fact I make nothing at all from it.
But when one of the editors of our trade mag, The Actuary, found out what I do with my evenings he asked me to write a piece for them about stand up comedy . And, publicity whore that I am, I accepted.
You can find the piece online here. Or just ask your friendly neighbourhood actuary for a hard copy.


TORONTO, Ontario - Paola Núñez Valdez (23) was crowned Miss Universe Canada 2015 at the Bluma Appel Theatre of the St. Lawrence Center of the Arts in Toronto on May 23. She will represent Canada in Miss Universe 2015. Michelle McKay and Kathryn Kohut finished in second and third place, respectively. Kathryn Kohut will represent Canada in Miss International 2015.


Stepping back from its previous ruling in Geier v. American Honda Motor Company that the automaker could not be sued for car products liability because, at the time, federal safety regulations considered the installation of air bags optional, the US Supreme Court, inWilliamson v. Mazda Motor of America, is now saying that this type of auto defect lawsuit—involving the car part chosen by the manufacturer—can proceed.
The family of Thanh Williamson claims that Mazda's failure to install a lap-and-shoulder belt in the rear middle seat of the 1993 minivan caused her wrongful death. Williams was wearing only a lap belt when she died in a 2002 car crash. While Mazda says that it should be immune from their seat belt defect lawsuit because federal safety regulations allowed it to choose which type of seat belt to install in certain rear seats, the US Supreme Court says that unlike in the Geier case, when regulators were still uncertain about the effectiveness of air bags, in the Williamson case, even though automakers had been given the option of which seat belt to install, there was no doubt even back then that a lap-and-shoulder belt was safer for passengers than a lap belt.
To give you a sense of how the high court's ruling is paving the way for other auto products liability complaints that previously may not have stood a chance, this week, it ruled that Priester v. Ford Motor Co. should also get another day in court. The South Carolina Supreme Court had dismissed the car window defect case also on the grounds that federal regulations preempt the lawsuit.
James Lloyd's mom contends that her son may not have been fatally thrown from the vehicle of the 1997 F-150 pickup truck he was riding in during the 2002 rollover crash if only Ford had used laminated side windows rather than tempered glass ones. Federal safety regulations allowed for either option.
With Williamson v. Mazda Motor of America, our auto products liability lawyers hope that more plaintiffs will be able to obtain the personal injury and wrongful death recovery that they are owed.


Äirisaetheräijatar swooped down for the attack with the calculated precision of a nightjar and the hyper-swiftness of a cybernetic cheetah.
She mustered and belched forth a noxious cloud as she buzzed overhead. The grey, green-lined cloud rained what smelt like ammonia but burned like a heavy corrosive. It had a clear iridescence which shimmered on the way down, each droplet burned deep channels into the flesh of the hapless marks as the acid streamed across their skins.
This is an epic series of Celtic fantasy novels by Katherine Kerr. I am close to finishing (soon-ish) all fifteen books and I can't say enough good things about this series and it's talented author. I can't even begin to describe the complex woven story lines, so I'll just leave you all with some links that explain it better than I ever could. Possible spoilers ahead – but it won't at all take away from reading this sprawling and detailed series.
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The Brushy Winter Tree Fruit Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the WILKES AGRICULTURAL BUILDING, 416 Executive Dr., Suite B, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.
Our meeting will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. and will be comprised of 6 speakers with the conference following up at 12:00 p.m. and lunch being served afterwards. Anyone attending the meeting needing recertification in fruit tree pesticides will receive 2 credit hours.
Please RSVP for the meeting to John Cothren at john_cothren@ncsu.edu or call our office at 336-651-7335.
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER CALL: 336-651-7348 after 12 p.m. John will leave a voice mail message if the meeting is canceled and will also notify WKBC, 3WC, and WIFM radio stations.


1 OAK Tokyo is the latest worldwide offering from the brand that started New York and now has clubs in Las Vegas, Southampton, and Mexico as well as in Tokyo, Japan. It attracts a young and stylish crowd who enjoying some of the best DJs playing sets until 3am. The name is a derived from the saying "one of a kind". While it doesn't quite live up to this title with its numerous locations around the world, 1 OAK Tokyo is one of the most stylish nightclub venues to arrive to Tokyo in years. The decor inside is a mixture of Japanese culture and Vegas-style opulence with influences of deco and eastern-design.
1 OAK is a new nightclub that has opened in Tokyo as part of the US-based brand and is attracting a young and trendy crowd with internationally known DJs.
Its Roppongi location attracts a young and stylish crowd enjoying some of the best DJs in Tokyo playing sets until 5am on select weekends.


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Q: How to control LineIndentation in wxStyledTextCtrl when user presses Enter When user presses Enter key in wxStyledTextCtrl, it seems that the cursor always goes to beginning of the line (zero indentation), which is most likely the expected behavior.
I want to be able to write Script code with the following format, with line indents.
for i=1,10 do --say there is no indentation
   i=i+1 -- now there is indentation via tab key
   -- pressing enter should proceed with this level of indentation
   print(i) -- same level of indentation with the previous code line
end

I use the following C++ code to be able to control indentation at a very basic level.
void Script::OnKeyUp(wxKeyEvent& evt)
{
    if ((evt.GetKeyCode() == WXK_RETURN || evt.GetKeyCode() == WXK_NUMPAD_ENTER)) {
        long int col, line;
        PositionToXY(GetInsertionPoint(), &col, &line);
        int PreviousIndentation = GetLineIndentation(line-1);
        SetLineIndentation(line, PreviousIndentation);
        GotoPos(GetCurrentPos() + PreviousIndentation);
    }
}

The above C++ code preserves the indentation level, however, the cursor first goes to the beginning of the line and then to the indentation level. When using other IDEs, this does not happen in such way, such as going to the beginning of line and then to the indentation level. Rather, the cursor immediately goes to /follows the indentation level. Is there a way that the cursor can immediately go to the indentation level without initially going to zero indentation level.
By the way, I tried EVT_STC_CHARADDED, which seems like the way implemented in ZeroBraneStudio, but when Enter key is pressed evt.GetKeyCode() returns a weird integer and evt.GetUnicodeKey returns \0 and moreover EVT_STC_CHARADDED event is called twice (I guess due to CR+LF).
By the way, I am using wxWidgets-3.1.0 on Windows 10.
Any ideas would be appreciated.

A: Note: The comments below point out a fatal flaw in the code for this answer.  Adjusting the cursor position in an UpdateUI event handler like I tried to do here is a bad idea.  I posted another answer that hopefully works better.

I can't guarentee that this is the best way, but here is one way.  First, this requires adding an integer member to your script class to serve as a flag indicating that indentation needs to be added.  In the following, I've called it 'm_indentToAdd'.
To detect that a line has been added, you can use the wxEVT_STC_MODIFIED event. If the modification type indicates that it was a user action, text has been inserted, and that 1 line has been added, then the next line will need to have indentation added.  In addition to the enter key being pressed, this will catch when a single line including the line endings has been pasted.
void Script::OnModified(wxStyledTextEvent& event)
{
    int mt = event.GetModificationType();

    if(mt&wxSTC_MOD_INSERTTEXT && mt&wxSTC_PERFORMED_USER && event.GetLinesAdded()==1)
    {
        int cur_line = m_stc->LineFromPosition(event.GetPosition());
        int cur_indent = m_stc->GetLineIndentation(cur_line);
        m_indentToAdd=cur_indent;
    }
}

To avoid having the cursor start at the beginning of the line and then move to the indentation, you can handle the wxEVT_STC_UPDATEUI event and reset the position there:
void Script::OnUpdateUI(wxStyledTextEvent& event)
{
    if(m_indentToAdd)
    {
        int cur_pos = m_stc->GetCurrentPos();
        int cur_line = m_stc->LineFromPosition(cur_pos);
        m_stc->SetLineIndentation(cur_line, m_indentToAdd);
        m_stc->GotoPos(cur_pos+m_indentToAdd);

        m_indentToAdd=0;
    }
}

The UpdateUI event doesn't provide the current position or line, so they have to be recomputed before the indentation can be set.  I suppose this could be optimized by storing those values in the OnModified event handler and then using them in the UpdateUI event handler.

A: We need to intercept an event and add a copy of the indentation from the previous line to the new line.  The first question is which event to use.  When the enter key is pressed, the following events are fired:

*

*wxEVT_CHAR_HOOK

*wxEVT_KEY_DOWN

*wxEVT_STC_MODIFIED - ModificationType: 0x00100000

*wxEVT_STC_MODIFIED - ModificationType: 0x00000410

*wxEVT_STC_MODIFIED - ModificationType: 0x00002011

*wxEVT_STC_CHARADDED

*wxEVT_STC_UPDATEUI

*wxEVT_STC_PAINTED

*wxEVT_KEY_UP

With the char_hook and key_down events, the key hasn't been sent to the control yet, so it won't be able to give the needed position information.  The control shouldn't be changed in the stc_modified event, so we shouldn't use those events.  By the time of stc_painted event, the cursor has already been drawn, so it and the key_up event are too late.  And I learned in the other answer that stc_updateui event won't work.
So by process of elimination, the only possibility is the wxEVT_STC_CHARADDED event.  The next question is what to do in that event handler.  I've adapted the code from here to work with wxStyledTextCtrl.
void Script::OnCharAdded(wxStyledTextEvent& event)
{
    int new_line_key=(GetEOLMode()==wxSTC_EOL_CR)?13:10;

    if ( event.GetKey() == new_line_key )
    {
        int cur_pos = GetCurrentPos();
        int cur_line = LineFromPosition(cur_pos);

        if ( cur_line > 0 )
        {
            wxString prev_line = GetLine(cur_line-1);
            size_t prev_line_indent_chars(0);
            for ( size_t i=0; i<prev_line.Length(); ++i )
            {
                wxUniChar cur_char=prev_line.GetChar(i);

                if (cur_char==' ')
                {
                    ++prev_line_indent_chars;
                }
                else if (cur_char=='\t')
                {
                    ++prev_line_indent_chars;
                }
                else
                {
                    break;
                }
            }

            AddText(prev_line.Left(prev_line_indent_chars));
        }
    }
}

This might be better since it physically counts the spaces and tabs.


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Cops: Riverhead teens nabbed on felony robbery charges
Three Riverhead teenagers accused of robbing a man Monday night in Riverhead have been arrested on felony charges, according to a police press release.
Gino Florian and Joseph Russo, both 17, and 16-year-old Tavares Redd reportedly assaulted the victim outside Osborn Plaza around 10 p.m. and stole his cash and credit cards, police said.
Police located the suspects and found Mr. Florian was in possession of a loaded firearm, the release states. He was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree robbery, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, third-degree criminal trespass and unlawful possession of marijuana, officials said.
Mr. Russo was charged with second-degree robbery, third-degree criminal trespass and unlawful possession of marijuana, police said.
Mr. Redd was charged with second-degree robbery, third-degree criminal trespass and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, officials said.
The victim was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries, police said.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Riverhead Town Police Department at 631-727-4500. All calls will remain confidential, officials said.
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Q: How to open device Settings to login in to Twitter and Facebook from Social.Framework? Im using Social.Framework for sharing app specific info to Facebook as well as Twitter everything is working except, if user is not already logged in to Facebook and Twitter in his device that time I want to show a message like login to these sites in device settings and I need to navigate user to Device Settings on tap of this button, my apps minimum deployment target is iOS 6.0 and above, How to take user to Apps Settings Screen from my app?
I heard that openURL is not allowed by Apple from iOS5.0 and above, so that I cant even use the below snippet,
[[UIApplication sharedApplication] openURL:[NSURL URLWithString:@"prefs:root=TWITTER"]];


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Outlaw Run 5K/15K Run-Walk
The Northfield Historical Society is holding the Outlaw Run 5K/15K Run-Walk on September 12 as part of the Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration. The race will kick off at 8am and participants will receive a run T-shirt and medal with their $25 registration fee. The link to the registration site can be found on the historical society's website, www.NorthfieldHistory.org. The Outlaw Run name does not seek to glorify the James-Younger Gang but seeks to remember the men who chased after the robbers when the outlaws ran from Northfield after the robbery on September 7, 1876. Funds raised from the Outlaw Run will support educational programming, building preservation, care of collections, and general operating expenses at the Northfield Historical Society. The event is presented by Aldi and sponsored by Carleton College, Cardinal Glass, McLane, Heritage Bank, Engage, Dakota Electric, College City Beverage, Steve Schmidt Homes, Merchants Bank, Northfield Hospital and Clinics, Neuger, and By All Means Graphics.
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Stefano Cicchini Launches Local Creators – A Revolutionary Startup Connecting Local Business and Influencers
Stefano Cicchini, born on August 14th, 1991, is an Italy-based influencer, blogger, and social media manager. The main reasons behind his fame worldwide are his activism on Instagram as an influencer on a national and international level and his participation in various relevant social campaigns. Currently, he has launched the Local Creators – a revolutionary startup that connects the local business and influencers.
Stefano Cicchini's Background
Stefano Cicchini was born in Termoli – a city of Molise. Initially, he obtained his degree in economics and management, and he specialized in Web and Social Media Marketing between the universities of Rome "La Sapienza" and Florence. Once graduated, Stefano Cicchini began his career as a Social Media Manager collaborating with various communication agencies. Taking advantage of his experience, he further specialized in Instagram and Influencer Marketing.
Currently, Stefano Cicchini actively collaborates with the most important agencies in Italy and works as the head of Instagram communication for the well-known communication agency Velvet Media Italia. In Milan, he also works as an influencer marketing manager for brands of Puma's caliber. He organizes campaigns dedicated to Instagram and YouTube influencers in the Milan area and beyond. The partnership also concerns the football club AC Milan.
Stefano Cicchini's Travelling and Vlogging Activities
Stefano Cicchini is well-known for his exciting content based on travel and food. The food blogger eats different food and shares his experience with his audience. Currently, he enjoys over 200K followers on his various social media accounts. His social media followers wait for his amazing content every day and night to get amused and make their time fruitful.
For his unique content and vlogging style, he has been nominated among the top 10 travel influencer around the world by Influencer. Because of his active participation in national and international social campaigns, the big brands love to work with him for his professionalism. He has worked for Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Greenpeace, eBay, and Puma Italia.
In 2018, he participated in the first Formula E Grand Prix's social sponsorship campaign in Rome. Similarly, in the same year, he worked as the testimonial from Italy for Greenpeace's #worldmeatfree campaign and the new Toyota Aygo's presentation event in Copenhagen. Stefano collaborates with the tourism bodies to create entertaining content for his fans and shares his vlogs on social media platforms.
He has worked with renowned tourism bodies such as Polish National Tourism Board, Visit Finland, VLC Valencia, Visit Britain, and Visit Thailand. In 2019, he prepared a documentary on one of the most anticipated popular festivals in Spain, Las Fallas in Valencia. He has also been invited as a guest by Finland, Holland, Thailand, and Poland.
Stefano Cicchini as Marketing Expert
Stefano Cicchini is a renowned influencer marketing expert who has helped various international brands with his expert influencer marketing campaigns to graze their name among the top brands. He believes in social media's power to boost your business's profile and attract the target customers.
Stefano Cicchini Launches Local Creators
Knowing the importance of online local businesses that should connect with the influencers, Stefano Cicchini has started his online Italian startup Local Creators that connects local companies and influencers from the major social media networks. It intends to promote your business and service through your local area's best influences to help you make profits and get fame.
How Local Creators Works?
According to the website, in just a few clicks, you will receive scouting of the best influencers selected by our team of experts who are already interested in your campaign.
It works with the following simple steps:
Brief: First, you will be asked to share your idea of the project you want to start. You will be asked to fill out the Brief, which will contain the simple information that the experts of Local Creators will assess.
Scouting: The experts in the team of Local Creators will analyze your project idea and its objective, budget, and target and will suggest to you the creators within a community of over 10 thousand micro and nano influencers throughout the country. These influencers have actively collaborated with local and national companies and are permanent partners.
Delivery: Once you are done with the steps mentioned above, you will receive a detailed presentation with professional scouting drafted by one of the company's influencer marketing managers, with full details about the influencer who has already shown their interest in taking part in the project. Now all you have to do is contact them and start collaborating to begin your business journey.
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Got a New Book, Doc?
I've been waiting to get 8 Weeks to Optimum Health (Knopf, 1997) for weeks. When is it available? What is the plan? How hard is it?
My last book, "Spontaneous Healing" (Knopf, 1995), really laid out my theories for health and healing, especially the notion that the body has the natural ability to maintain and heal itself. Since then, I've been inundated by readers wanting me to expand the short chapter titled "An Eight-Week Program for Optimal Healing Power." In short, the new book is an outgrowth of that original chapter and consists of small steps, which build on each other, that lay the foundation for healthy living. It's available now in bookstores.
Before I go into a bit of detail about the eight-week program, let me say who the book is for. It's for people of all ages who want to maintain and enhance their health. It's also for those who want more energy or who want to lose weight. It's for those of you who travel frequently and find it hard to follow a healthy lifestyle on the road. It's also for folks who are getting older and are concerned about how they are aging. The book is also for those of you who are ill and want to take more charge of how you live and be less dependent on pharmaceuticals.
In the book, I am your guide and I take you through the program one step at a time, explaining the importance of the changes in how you eat, how you exercise, how you breathe, and how you use your mind. Each week, I recommend a regimen of vitamins, minerals, and herbs you can take to protect your body's healing system. Beyond the specifics, I also give ideas on how you can change long-standing patterns of behavior that impair optimal health.
I also give you different projects to do: cleaning out your pantry of common unhealthy foods, getting information on water-purification systems for the home, and learning where you can buy organic produce. In my world view, optimum health isn't just fitness. It's well-being of body, mind, and spirit.
I'd be the first to acknowledge that change can be difficult. But I know that people who pick up the book (like those of you who come to this program) have the desire to change. And if you want to, you will succeed. I've included many healing stories in "8 Weeks " to show you how others have done it.
Starting Monday, 10 March, I will be leading "8 Weeks to a Healthy America" here on Ask Dr. Weil. Each week, I will lay out what you need to do to change your life. Anyone can join my online group at any time during the eight weeks. You will be joining hundreds, if not thousands, of people like yourself who want to improve how they live.
We will be setting up an easy-to-join email list where all of you can be in touch with each other and me; we'll be talking in Threads, and I will also be coming to you live each week for an hour as part of a relaunched DocTalk feature (where I can answer questions, support you, and humor you!).
Have a good weekend. Indulge yourself a bit. And come back on Monday ready to change.


How Much Does it Cost to Get Cleaning Services in Brecksville?
Cleaning is one of the most important but also challenging things to do to keep a house fresh and free from dirt. Nowadays, people are so engaged with their work and outside activities that they forget this simple task. Having a home cleaned is very important in having a healthy and conducive environment. That is why cleaning service contractors in Brecksville are available to do this feat for people who have very busy schedules. They will ensure that every corner of the house is clean depending on the needs of the customer. Cleaning professionals will show up into a homeowner's house and clean. Some of the chores that they will do are vacuuming the carpets, dusting the surfaces, scrubbing floors, sinks, tubs and countertops. Some cleaning services offer other errands as part of their routine service. As an example, some may load the dish organizer and/or change the bed linens. While most cleaning service professionals will clean just your range, some might include cleaning the inside of the oven as well. Overall, house cleaning is a service that is beyond the simple dusting, vacuuming or scrubbing of floors. It may include dusting fixtures, outlets, switches, baseboards, upholstery, carpet cleaning and a whole list of cleaning services that will ensure to give your house a serious cleaning.
Hiring a quality Brecksville cleaning service professional normally costs $1,072 to $2,137. However, some homeowners spend as much as $115 to $250 for their services. Normally, cleaning professionals charge their client by hour or by every square footage of the home that they are going to clean. The rate per hour ranges from about $15 to $40. Square footage charges will depend on the size of the house. Typically, a normal family home would cost $120. Professional cleaning service for apartments may range from $80 to $100.
To estimate the costs of the Brecksville cleaning services, the following factors should be considered. A homeowner should know how many rooms in the house should be clean and list them down together with the estimated time of how long it would take a regular person to clean it. Count the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Number of rooms will give the cleaning service professional an idea about your home's usage. Bathroom size will help them determine how much cleaning solution and material will be used in your bathroom alone. Choose the right cleaners to be used. A homeowner should be clear about it from the start. If there are areas in the house that are hard to reach, expect the cleaner to charge extra for this. Lastly, the location might contribute to the cost of the Brecksville cleaning services. If the house is located in an area that is outside of the cleaner's service area, it will incur extra charge for the transportation.
Do I have to be home during house cleaning in Brecksville?
Generally, no. Brecksville cleaning service professionals all pass through a series of interviews and background checks to assure that you are entrusting your home to the right individuals. However, if you are not comfortable with leaving your home to strangers, you may opt to stay and supervise them.
Do Brecksville cleaning professionals bring their own supplies and equipment?
Yes. Normally, the cleaning equipment like vacuum, mops and buckets together with the cleaning solutions are all included in the customer's bill.
Do I need to supply my own vacuum or cleaning supplies/products in Brecksville?
No. But, If you prefer that the cleaners use your own supplies and/or a particular product in your home instead of their equipment, you need to tell them from the start. Most Brecksville cleaning service accommodate to their client's special requests.


My blog posts are really not going in any specific order at the moment, they're a bit higglety pigglety however it just reflects on normal life.
So I can't remember exactly when but it was around a week or so, we took LPV to Thomas Land, I was desperate to take him since I wasn't present when he met Thomas in Holland. We packed up two cars like we were going away for a week. Me, LPV, his aunt, uncle, cousins and grandma.
It was a long drive from Bristol to Drayton manor on a muggy humid day, I have to be honest I don't think I'd make the journey so lightly if I had my time again.
Anyway we got there and LPV's eyes almost popped out of his head, he was actually very overwhelmed and had a bit strop but it was sorted and we headed for Thomas and Annie & Clarabel for a wee train ride. The engines pulling the trains are out of this world, they were so exact it was like you we're on Sodor Island. They have a troublesome trucks roller-coaster that is small kid friendly, Harold helicopter ride, rides for really wee ones and one Cranky ride for the slightly older child.
I have to admit I wasn't expecting much from it but it was really good, I'm not sure if I would pay over £20 for it though that's because we didn't make the most of it. We couldn't really, LPV was blind sighted by the Thomas & Percy train ride and had absolutely no interest on going on any other rides. I think that's just his age, plus he was ill the next day so that probably accounted for the bad mood.
They boast the worlds biggest Thomas shop, with, I have to say the worlds biggest prices. They were unbelievable £10 for a Thomas bucket and spade! However you could keep the children away from it if they're kept really busy and you blindfold them on the way to the toilet.
We did explore the rest of Drayton Manor, LPV was a wee daredevil and had a couple of trips on splash canyon.
It is a great day out for a Thomas fanatic and for child who doesn't really care either way, for us it was too far to go with a potty training 3 yr old. You'll either love it or hate it!
This is all my own opinions and views, not a sponsored post!
Good job for not buying anything at the overpriced shop…!


Formerly a shelter for pilgrims, the Ederer developed into one of the touristic flagships in the region. Meanwhile the hotel is the largest of its kind in Weiz, however the Ederer prefers that its guest do not notice it.
And the best way to achieve this is to offer free space. Inside the buildings and the spa with indoor pool these are provided by the design. In the garden by the pristine idyll created.
A really good hotel offers as many varieties as the preferences of its guests vary. Some guests appreciate the treats the kitchen and cellar offer, others – who prefer to move all the time – find all sorts of leisure facilities such as jogging paths, hiking trails etc. just Around the corner. And there are those who just want to relax and unwind.We wish all of you: A pleasant stay.
Special prices for groups and multibed rooms upon request.
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The reasons for this are two-fold.
Alcohol is a mind-altering, mood-changing drug, a central nervous system depressant and intoxicant. Alcohol can produce harmful effects such as impairment of judgment, reason, insight, memory, conscience, speech, hearing, vision, and muscular co-ordination even in small amounts.
The ever-increasing problems which result from its consumption. Those related to alcohol have been identified as the fourth most serious health problem in Australia.
Many people who are not alcohol-dependent nevertheless use alcohol inappropriately – to be accepted, to deal with boredom, frustration, loneliness, anxiety, or because they cannot have a good time or be comfortable without alcohol. Alcohol is neither a panacea nor a problem-solver, nor should it be seen to be a social lubricant or hallmark of hospitality. Alcohol is being introduced into homes and included in social functions where before it was not seen as necessary.
Lowering the alcohol content in beers and wines is an important strategy in reducing alcohol related problems, but low alcohol is still alcohol. The only difference is that the effects may be delayed, or not as severe.
Christians should set an example of personal responsibility in their daily lives. The Salvationist's caring includes helping people for whom alcohol has been a problem. It would be inconsistent for any Salvationist to drink while at the same time seeking to help others to give it up.
For these reasons, it is not acceptable for Salvationists to drink alcohol, even on a "social" basis, nor to provide it for their guests. It is not acceptable for alcohol to be consumed on Salvation Army premises or at Salvation Army related functions.
See also: Bible says be sober again and again.


Ashwin was sidelined with an abdominal strain for the second Test in Perth and was sorely missed as Australia, led by off-spinner Nathan Lyon, won by 146 runs.
Off-spinner R Ashwin remains an injury doubt for the third Test against Australia, India coach Ravi Shastri said on Sunday while also adding that Ravindra Jadeja had been carrying a niggle.
Left-arm off-spinning all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is also carrying a niggle, but Rohit Sharma, who also missed Perth after hurting his lower back, is fit again.
With Ashwin ruled out for the second Test, Virat Kohli announced an all-pace bowling attack that eventually proved to be decisive in the result, even if the Indian captain disagreed strongly. Despite Lyon's player-of-the-match performance, Kohli was firm in his stance that selecting a spinner was not even considered when they took a look at the pitch.
Shastri, however, seemed to hint that Jadeja would have played if he had not been carrying an injury.
"When you are millions of miles away it's very easy to fire blanks. The problem with Jadeja was he had taken an injection four days into coming to Australia because of stiffness in shoulder. When you look at Perth, we felt (Jadeja) was about 70-80 per cent fit and we didn't want to risk that in Perth," Shastri told reporters.
"If he was 80 per cent fit (in Melbourne), he (would) play. He had taken an injection even in India but he played domestic cricket after that. He still felt stiff in the shoulder when he came here and he was injected again, and it takes time to settle. It took longer than we expected, hence we had to be careful," he added.
It was interesting, however, that Jadeja was on the field as a substitute quite often during the course of the first two Test matches.
"The last thing we wanted was someone breaking down after five or 10 overs and then we are stuck for players to pick for Melbourne or Sydney.
"We'll have to evaluate (his) fitness over a 24-hour period and take it one step from there, and also (evaluate) the conditions," Shastri said.
The Indian coach also confirmed that Hardik Pandya, who joined the squad after Perth Test, is fit but was cautious about throwing him in the deep end.
"He gives you that option, but he's not played much of first class cricket though. Just one game after injury, we've got to be very careful before we actually decide on whether he plays or not," Shastri said.
On whether he had something to say about criticism from former players over the team selection, Shastri chipped in with a typical quip.
"We have to do what's best for the team, as simple as that. The question was asked by Jadeja which I answered. I don't think there was any other selection dilemma. They [former players critcising] are too far away, we are in the Southern Hemisphere," he signed off.


The Board of Directors of the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce has unanimously endorsed the passage of the Edmond Public Schools bond issue. The $93 million bond issue is scheduled for February 12 and aims to increase school security, improve school buildings and fund the construction of additional classrooms and schools, specifically two new elementary schools.
All registered voters who live within Edmond Public School district boundaries qualify to vote, including those residents who live outside the city limits of Edmond. Individuals should vote at their regular precincts. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12.


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WEEND'Ô – Time Of Awakening (Sonicbond)
A progressive band who straddle the rock/metal divide, the oddly-monickered Weend'ô are a quartet from France whose second album 'Time Of Awakening' – previously available in limited formats but now spruced up for an 'international edition' courtesy of Sonicbond – is a real showcase for the seemingly limitless horizons of progressive music. Treading a fine line between the familiar and the innovative, 'Time Of Awakening' presents an atmospheric melange of styles, and between them Laetitia Chaudemanche (vocals and keyboards), Térence Nguyen Van (guitars), Maxime Rami (bass) and Nathanaël Buis (drums) have crafted an exciting release which both tests and indulges its audience.
The title track itself is split into three parts and takes up almost half the album's running time. 'Part I' is a slow-burner which builds into an belligerent terrier with Tool-like riffs and an excitable keyboard solo to round things off. 'Part II' is a more piano-led piece, with an atmospheric interlude giving way to the third and final piece of the composition's jigsaw and the heaviest part of the song, with razor-sharp riffing and haunting melodies. At eight-plus minutes, 'Angel Dust' is the longest single piece on the album and a progressive metal fan's dream, veering between gentle, harmonious soundscapes and full-on, turned-up-to-eleven aggression. The final cut 'Elea' is again split into two parts, and the low-key opening of 'Part I' contrasts sharply with the closing onslaught of the previous cut. It's not long though before gears change and the track bares its teeth, and a superb solo from Térence Nguyen Van bridges the divide between the first and second parts of the song: and if you listen to nothing else on this album, take it from me that 'Elea Part II' is a beautiful and stunning piece of music.
There's no slouches in this band, as top-drawer musicianship pervades the album, although Ms Chaudemanche's demonstrative vocals do add an extra dimension to the material served up. The digipack, by the way, runs off with a four-minute radio edit of 'Angel Dust' which – unusually for such things – actually condenses and consolidates the key elements of the song to present it in an entirely different light.
© John Tucker April 2018
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