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As you read in my last post I need to work on increasing the intensity (and frequency) of my workouts. Today I did just that thanks to my husband who encouraged me and pushed me to run further and having a new pair of Brooks to try out was a great motivator as well.
A few weeks ago Brooks contacted me about trying out a pair of their shoes. I wasn't told what I would be getting, only that I should expect something in a few weeks. Last week to my delight a new pair of shoes arrived on my doorstep.
I opened the box and inside was a pair of Brooks PureProject Flow running shoes. Instantly the desire to go for a run overtook my mind and body, there is nothing better than new shoes to motivate me to move.
According to the website they are "For runners who love the feel of free feet but count on cushion to go the distance, this shoe strikes the perfect balance. Breathable on top, flexible underneath, and altogether awesome looking."
- Lightweight with cushioning
- Wide Toe Flex empowers big toe
- Air mesh upper for breathability
- Nav Band provides a locked-in fit
- Named "Best Buy" by Runner's World in their Spring 2012 Shoe
I was in need of new running shoes ASAP so I was hoping that these new Brooks PureProject Flow would fit my needs.
Today Neil and I decided to have an at home day after running around for the last four days and I decided that it would be the perfect day to try out my new shoes. Neil and Edith decided to come along for the run since my pace is still pretty slow. Neil pushed Edith in the BOB and I ran ahead of them, making loops back to say 'hi' every .3 miles or so.
The run went really well and it was great to have Neil helping me with correcting my stride and arms. He also was a great "coach" and pushed me to challenge myself and run further before taking a walking break. I usually don't like to run with anyone else but today it was great to have the help, support and of course to get to see little E while I ran.
On the way back from our run E was getting cold and a little fussy so daddy to the rescue aka Neil carried her home during my cool down walk and I pushed the empty BOB.
E was so glad to get home and decided to show you all how I felt by the end of my run.
I am so glad I got out for a run and now I'm itching to get back at it again.
What motivates you to run?
Disclaimer: Brooks sent me these shoes at no cost. I was not asked or required to review these shoes.


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Dixie Carter revealed that she will make another announcement Thursday Night on Spike TV, however it will take place on Bellator which follows Impact Wrestling.
"Headed to Atlanta to be on Bellator tonight on SpikeTV 10:00 p.m. EST!" Carter wrote on Twitter Thursday afternoon. "I've got some cool Impact, Talent, and King Mo news to share!"
The hint suggests that Carter will announce when King Mo is returning to TNA. Mo was introduced in October building to a ringside enforcer role for James Storm vs. Bobby Roode at Bound for Glory.

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Welcome to the Wiki
Please feel free to add or modify pages -- even this one -- as you see fit. That's the idea of a Workspace.
Please add notes to the Successes page to indicate what you've been doing. Take inspiration from the Chicago Hackathon page. Explain to future sponsors what comes out of a hackathon!
We are using #hackathon on Magnet (blizzard.pobox.com, irc.perl.org).
- See the attendee guide from the Chicago hackathon.
- Review the Chicago hackathon wiki
- Wendy van Dijk has offered to bring some power converters for US and UK plugs
A list of the projects which are planned for the hackathon can be found here. Other projects may be introduced here, in the wiki. Below is information project coordinators have supplied about their projects:
CPAN6 (by MARKOV) is an attempt to combine the features of "The best thing what ever happened to Perl(5)" with needs for Perl6 and Parrot. The project is a major overhaul, with already over 100 pages of design documents. Implementation has started, but there are still quite some nuts to crack. I would like to use the hackathon to develop ideas about trust, licence compatibility/autodetect, improved platform independency, and interface unification. See http://cpan6.org
Unicode POD
Juerd will try to improve Perl 5's unicode POD. Goals include making it easier to understand for beginners, and maybe add some caveats. The relevant documents are: utf8, perlunicode, perluniintro, perhaps perlunitut, and if there's still time, a new document called perlunire about unicode in regular expressions. People who want to help, are invited to read perlunitut as preparation.
BooK will try to coordinate volunteers interested in Act. That includes mostly documentation and translation work.
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(MS)—If you were given a chance to design a dream home, what features would you choose first?
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As Sally once said to Harry: "The first date back is always the toughest."
But to a longtime Oscars veteran like Billy Crystal, hosting the Academy Awards might be more like riding a bike.
The comedian and actor said he was "itchy" to host again, after his cameo on this February's awards ceremony after a fan asked him about the Academy Awards at a 20th anniversary screening of "City Slickers" in Santa Monica.
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Crystal, who hosted the show eight times between 1990 and 2004, said that the "sameness" got to be "too much," The Los Angeles Times reported. "That's why I pulled back. And when I thought I might want to do it again, they were on to other people."
But he said one ore two more times could be fun. "I don't know," the 63-year-old actor said, "They know where I am."
Last year's Oscars were hosted by James Franco and Anne Hathaway—some of the youngest hosts in the academy's history—but the broadcast failed to bring in the young, hip crowd they had hoped, or the ratings they craved.
Brett Ratner ("X-Men," "Rush Hour") will co-produce the Academy Awards next year, but a host has yet to be selected.
"We'll see what happens," Crystal told fans. "I can't promise anything."
Whether Crystal hosts or not, the 84th Academy Awards will air live on Feb. 26, 2012.


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U.S. Green Building Council
Cross-posted from GreenSource's The Green Source: A Blog of Sustainable Building
Like on any of the nighttime dramas, we watch time and time again how yet another police duo utilize the classic good cop/bad cop routine. Well, in my final blog from Durban, I leave you with my own good COP/bad COP. Let's play good COP first.
A Deal is Struck
The good news is that we have an agreement to create a legally binding deal by 2015, a Durban Platform for Advanced Action. Significantly, and thanks to our stalwart U.S. negotiators – Todd Stern and Jonathan Pershing – the framework for that agreement will include all countries. That is a significant departure from the old paradigm that created a firewall between developed and developing countries. This Durban agreement will now include all major emitters – like China, India and Brazil. On Sunday afternoon, following what was the longest COP in history, Pershing said it is "a major step forward on climate change." He continued, "It's the most constructive collective action in a decade." The bad news is that the details won't be finalized until 2015 (see below: A Commitment to Commit...)
The Green Climate Fund
The design for this critical funding mechanism was inked in Durban, too. The Germans are putting up $40 million to create the implementation infrastructure to get this fund off the ground. But apparently more headway was needed to figure out how countries are going to fund it and at how much. The promise of the fund in Copenhagen (COP15) was to grow it to $100 billion a year by 2020. UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon's urging that it "must not be an empty shell" has yet to be addressed with any actual money.
The Kyoto Protocol's Stay of Execution
For the past two weeks, many experts and pundits were suggesting that Durban would be the final resting place of the Kyoto Protocal, the 1997 global pact enforcing carbon reductions. The reports of its demise, using a Mark Twain expression, were highly exaggerated. Kyoto received a five to seven year extension taking it out to 2017 or 2020.
|The night sky of Durban frames a construction crane.
The Host City of Durban
With long hours spent tucked away in the recesses of a conference center, too few negotiators and delegates were able to see the glint of the sun sparkle off the waves crashing onto the shores of Durban, the beautiful South African host city facing the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean. In a country known for some of the wildest, most majestic places on Earth, I'm not sure anyone was prepared for the wave of discontent, discouragement and dismay that also swept through the city as action and agreement at COP17 seemed to be consistently trumped by delay and division. Through it all, the city was a gracious, friendly and hospitable host to more than 16,000 participants from more than 190 countries.
And now for the bad COP:
An Urgency Gap?
Your reason for coming to Durban was made quite clear from the outset. Upon arriving, negotiators and delegates saw banners and signs the host country placed all over the city announcing the conference's motto: "Working together to save tomorrow today." Echoing that sentiment, a variety of world leaders tried to put the global meeting in perspective, arguing that COP17 was about nothing less than negotiating the world's future. The exclamation point on that perspective came from several delegates from the world's small island states, who told us that failure to take global action soon would literally leave them under water and without a home. But even with scientific clarity around the devastating impacts of climate change, countries are responding with varying degrees of urgency, unsure about how to effectively and fairly balance the economic challenges of today with certain intensifying difficulties of tomorrow.
International Negotiations: Nasty, Brutish and Long
One of the best analogies to describe our climate future comes from James Hansen, a premier U.S. climate scientist, who famously referred to climate change as "a ticking time bomb." The analogy is simple: We can defuse the bomb if we act quickly or we'll be forced to pick up the pieces after it detonates. And one thing he says every chance he gets is that time is running out. But international negotiations are nasty, brutish and, this is the departure from Hobbes, long. It was somewhat encouraging as negotiators worked into the weekend to salvage some agreement in Durban, but many were left wondering if we're waiting too long.
|Students from a youth delegation at COP17 wear the "I love KP" t-shirt. KP standing for Kyoto Protocol.
When it comes to a Facebook relationship status for the world's countries working to craft a climate deal, they're still just "In a Relationship." There might now be an engagement, but there's certainly no marriage. Covering Durban was like trying to listen in on a couple talking about whether or not to get engaged…maybe. Ultimately, the plan advanced during the final days in Durban to move on a legally binding carbon reduction plan is a commitment to commit later. Sure, it was what salvaged a deal and now all emitters will be held accountable. But climate change is accelerating and a finalized agreement by 2015 wouldn't go into effect until 2020. If I recall, the motto was "working together to save tomorrow today," not 2020.
For more photos from Jason's trip to COP17, browse our Dispatches from Durban album on Facebook.


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Hotel Marina is nestled in green surroundings in a quiet position away from chaos at Ronchi, only 200 metres from the beach, within easy walking distance from the centre of Marina di Massa, and 5 minutes drive from Versilia's famous wide sandy beaches and the seaside resort of Forte dei Marmi. You can enjoy a pleasant relaxing holiday or a carefree weekend. The resident owners supervise the comfort of their guests and provide attentive service and excellent cooking.
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Q&A with New Packers Wide Receiver Davante Adams
The second-round selection of the Packers discusses his play-making ability and what it will take to make it in the NFL.
Cheesehead TV was at the NFL Combine, where Packers second-round selection Davante Adams met with the media.
Here's what the new Green Bay wide receiver had to say:
Question: How deep is this year's draft class at wide receiver?
Adams: "I already knew going into it that there were a bunch of gifted guys that are here, even that aren't considered maybe first- or second-round guys. I think they might even slip into the first round depending on how the Combine goes. There's a lot of talented guys everywhere. I'm excited to be around them."
Question: How do you stack up to the other wide receivers?
Adams: "Obviously, I feel like I'm one of the best … at wide receiver. It doesn't really matter what I think. It matters what the GMs and NFL coaches think."
Question: What is something we may not now about your college quarterback, Derek Carr?
Adams: "It's pretty much out there in the media already, but he's a real good guy. He looks kind of like a … I don't know, he comes off as kind of like a … I don't know how to explain it. He has a really good personality. He's a guy whose spirit keeps everybody up all the time. You might see the part of him where he looks like a leader all the time. But he'll come to me even and say, 'I need a pick-me-up right here; I'm not feeling too good about this.' Whether it's life or on the field. He's human just like the rest of us."
Question: Why did you decide to come out early for the draft?
Adams: "For the most part, I just felt that I was NFL ready. Or I know I'm NFL ready. I feel like I've done everything I can do to prove to NFL coaches and whoever else is in charge that I'm ready for the next step and put up some pretty good numbers this past season and the season before that."
Question: What is your strongest attribute?
Adams: "I'd probably say my play-making ability."
Question: What NFL wide receiver do you compare yourself to?
Adams: "I'd say, um … tough question. I think I'm a mixture of guys. I like Brandon Marshall's game. He's a receiver that can run. I like Megatron. Obviously, I don't want to step on any toes saying I compare myself to one of of the best players in the NFL. So I'd definitely say I model my game after those type of guys."
Question: How do you reflect on your time at Fresno State?
Adams: "The records don't mean anything to me. … Derek and the coaching staff trust me to produce for the team, and that's what it came down for the most part. Just going out there and, I don't like to get tackles. So I just run around as much as I can and try to get in the end zone. And I got in there a few times. So if that means setting records, that's great that I get to be mentioned with some of the best in Fresno State history. But the numbers don't mean as much to me as getting two conference championships back to back like we did and moving forward and seeing how excited my teammates are when we get a big win."
Question: Why did you attend Fresno State?
Adams: "Initially because I was going to play basketball and football there. That obviously didn't work out with the amount of time I had to dedicate to both with them kind of overlapping during the season. I redshirted my first year, didn't know exactly how things were going to go the following year with Coach (Tim) DeRuyter coming in. Everything ended up working out and ended up having a lot of fun."
Question: Did Fresno State have to promise you'd play basketball to get you there?
Adams: "No, there was never a promise. It was my decision. I wanted to do it. No one told me to do it. It was something they were interested in and I was definitely interested in because I was always a hooper growing up. And I didn't play football in high school until my junior year. So I wanted to take both of them to the next level, and I wasn't excited about giving basketball up so early."
Question: What do you tell NFL teams?
Adams: "They're going to get, in my eyes, the best receiver in this draft class, a very hard worker and a guy who really loves the game. I'm extremely passionate about what I do. And I think I definitely shows when I get out there on the field."
Question: How does your basketball background help?
Adams: "It makes it really easy for me to go up and win those 50-50 balls. I'm so used to grabbing boards and stuff like that, so it makes it kind of second nature. When the ball's in the air, I just go up and grab it. With my leaping ability I know no one's going to go up and get it over me. That's why we were so effective at the goal line on fades this past year. Derek trusted me pretty much to throw the ball up and go grab it."
Question: How did you get so many opportunities at Fresno State?
Adams: "It's not too bad playing your first season and catching 102 balls and then, what, 14 touchdowns, and then 131 catches and 24. You can't really explain how it feels, actually."
Question: What's your best spot at wide receiver?
Adams: "I don't have a more comfortable spot. They're all equal to me. I have a lot of different weapons in my arsenal."
Question: What other wide receivers stand out in your class?
Adams: "There's a bunch of dudes. I mean, there's guys that maybe you haven't even heard of that are here and are great receivers. Obviously you have the dudes that are probably top of the board, guys like Sammy Watkins, obviously, Mike Evans, Brandin Cooks, Paul Richardson from Colorado, Robert Herron, from Wyoming, he's a great receiver. Isaiah Burse, obviously, he's a guy that's overlooked from my school. There's talent that's going to fall all everywhere in the draft."
Photo: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams by Brian Carriveau.
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May 10, 2014 at 05:35 am
I hoped the Packers would address a different position in the 2nd (and the way the 3rd turned out, I really wish they had), and as Adams put it, there is WR talent all over the place but jeez this guy is a breath of fresh air. Too many WRs that are too full of themselves. The production is crazy. And the last time TT missed on a WR or TE taken in the first three rounds was Terrance Murphy 2005.
May 10, 2014 at 06:12 am
And that was mostly due to injury.
I suspect that somewhere in their evaluation recipe, GB red flags or avoids diva types at wr. (Nelson, JJ, Cobb, Driver) but not ENTIRELY (GJ85? and JMike at TE?)
May 10, 2014 at 06:36 am
Greg Jennings never revealed himself to be a diva until his last year with GB. It definitely surprised me and I'm sure many other fans because until that point he had seemed like a really humble, hardworking, team first guy. Not to say he's not hardworking.
May 10, 2014 at 07:29 am
I think the thing with Jennings was all about money. Money does funny things to human beings.


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Writer-director Bryan Poyser has written a fantastic script for "Lovers of Hate." Unfortunately, his skills behind the camera don't match his skills behind a keyboard.
Rudy is a down-on-his-luck loser who has been kicked to the curb by his wife, Diana. He has no job and harbors mountains of resentment toward his younger brother, Paul, a wildly successful children's author.
Nearly the entire film takes place in a house up in the mountains of Park City, Utah, where Paul has gone to finish his latest book. Having learned that his sister-in-law is newly single, he invites her for a weekend getaway behind Rudy's back. Ignorant of the romance brewing between his brother and ex-wife, Rudy stops by for a surprise visit – at the same time that Paul is picking Diana up at the airport.
Imagine Rudy's dismay when, some time after letting himself into the house, Paul and Diana stumble in, immediately shed one another's clothes and get down to business – all while Rudy watches from behind the stairs. What follows is a weekend of cat-and-mouse that only Rudy knows is being played.
It's a brilliant set-up, with comedic potential around every corner of every hallway of the six-bedroom manse. But Poyser the director can't seem to hit the right tone --too often you find yourself thinking, "That should have been really funny."
Chris Doubek, for whom Poyser wrote the part, is very good as the aggrieved loser Rudy. He plays the charming schlub just so – you can see why Diana fell for him. Yet, again and again, moments are played wrong and it's pretty clearly not Doubek's fault. Heather Kafka is good as well. What she's done is atrocious, but you don't hate her for it. Alex Karpovsky as Paul is a bit lacking. We never see anything about him that would explain Diana's attraction to him. Part of the problem is that he is clearly the least sympathetic of the three, but the other part is that his delivery often feels stilted.
Poyser also edited this film and there are one or two scenes where he cheats himself out of a great laugh by holding the frame a beat too long. By the time you get the reaction shot, the mood is blown.
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~Know Your Numbers.
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Blood Pressure: Less than 120/80
Total Cholesterol: Less than 200
LDL (bad) Cholesterol: Less than 100
HDL (good) Cholesterol: 50 or higher
Body Mass Index (BMI): Less than 25
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There will never be another "The Hangover." And where "The Hangover, Part II" failed in its attempt to recreate the decadence and debauchery of the first, "The Hangover, Part III" knows its place.
It is almost as if everyone involved in the movie is offering up a sly wink -- hey, we know we'll never be able to make a movie to top that uber success, so just sit back and enjoy the ride, for what it's worth.
Forty-two year old man child Alan (Zach Galifianakis) begins the parade of lunacy after he buys a giraffe and drives it down the freeway in an open trailer being pulled by a Mercedes. After an unfortunate accident with the giraffe and the death of his father (Alan's ability to sing "Ave Maria" in a mezzo soprano that rivals Charlotte Church is part of an Alan-fueled tribute at Dad's funeral that's completely irresistible), his family realizes Alan has been off his meds and needs intervention. He won't go unless his best pals drive him from California to Arizona where rehab awaits. Of course, the trip is just the filmmakers' excuse to get the Wolfpack on the road and to have them hit more than a few speed bumps along the way.
Director and co-writer Todd Phillips mines the characters of Alan and Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong) for all their worth in Part III. After all, they did end up being the dominant scene stealers in each of the last two installments. The rest of the "Wolfpack," Stu (Ed Helms), Phil (Bradley Cooper) and Doug (Justin Bartha) play peripherally to their action here. It's abundantly clear from the opening 30 minutes of the film, first with Chow making a grand, action movie-type escape from a Thai prison and then the aforementioned giraffe episode down a Southern California freeway, that Phillips has diluted the idea of an ensemble comedy, turning his attention to the two characters, who, through their sheer idiocy garner the most laughs. You'll either love this Zach and Ken show, or feel like dousing yourself in alcohol.
This time, there's no memory loss or trying to retrace blackout steps. The script, written by Phillips and co-writer Craig Mazin, creates a comic crime caper, and, for better or worse, at least it's not a step by step rehash of the original like the insufferable second installment.
Chow has stolen gold from crime boss Marshall (John Goodman having a field day with his bad guy role). And, since the Wolfpack most likely knows where Chow is, at least according to Marshall, it will be their job to deliver Chow and get Marshall's gold back. And they must do it in 24 hours otherwise say goodbye to their buddy Doug, who is being held hostage.
You see where all this is going? Road trip? Clock ticking? Money and excess, which, of course, leads to Las Vegas, the scene of the original "Hangover" crime?
Heather Graham returns for a short reunion with her old friends Stu, Phil and Alan. It's one of more than a few scenes that plays to inside jokes, so for anyone who hasn't seen the first or second movies, the jokes will be lost. (Trust me. There's no shame in turning to the person you're with who is a "Hangover" junkie and asking. We're all friends here in the land of the Wolfpack.)
Melissa McCarthy is a new addition and potential love interest for Alan -- that idea itself is cause for a laugh-out-loud pause, and yes, it's just as funny as you might imagine.
But perhaps the most comical parts of "The Hangover 3" are left for last. Don't scoot out when the final credits start to roll, or you'll miss the best part. Phillips has said Part III was the grand finale of the franchise. Judging from this nakedly funny teaser after the credits, Phillips leaves you wanting more. I'm not convinced we've seen the last of the Wolfpack.


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A lot of people have been asking us about the best places to snorkel on Koh Rong Island. Now, although Koh Rong and its sister island Koh Rong Samloem are both home to some fantastic marine life (we'll tell you where below), if you're staying on either Koh Touch (the main tourist area on Koh Rong) or on Saracen Bay (the main tourist area on Koh Rong Samloem), there really aren't that many great places to snorkel. There are several options however.
Snorkelling on Koh Touch
Koh Touch on Koh Rong
On Koh Touch, several companies organise snorkelling trips, where they take you to good locations around the island. This is your best way to see some of the wonderful miniature eco-systems, coral, seahorses, and nudibranches that are abundant on the islands.
Booking a trip is very straight forward – You'll see them advertised on the main beach. A typical snorkelling trip will also include fishing, seeing the glowing plankton, BBQs, and sunsets. They tend to cost around $10 and are from 1pm – 7pm.
If you want to splash out a little bit more (around $70 for the trip), we recommend hiring a private long boat to take you further north towards Pineapple Island. Around here there are some fantastic pristine beaches with superb snorkelling locations, and if you like, you can stop several times to try the local Khmer fishing techniques (using only a plastic bottle and some fishing wire).
Snorkelling on Saracen Bay
Aerial View of Saracen Bay on Koh Rong Samloem
If you're staying on Saracen Bay and would like to snorkel during your trip, the best place is at the far end of the bay next to Dolphin Resort. However, there are many better options around the island.
In particular, we would recommend for you to take an island tour. Organised by Captain Kem, 'Caribbean Tours' takes you all over Koh Rong Samloem, allowing you to see many of the other attractions, beaches, and resorts. You can stop off at some of the better snorkelling locations on the way.
Best Place to Snorkel on Koh Rong
If snorkelling is high on your agenda, the best place for you to stay would be Lonely Beach, to the northern side of Koh Rong. Lonely Beach itself is spectacular – A small alcove with pristine waters, soft white sands, and palm trees all around. The resort is quite hard to get to (no major ferry company stops near this part of the island), and the accommodation isn't great, but the destination is breathtaking and is perfect for a 'Robinson Crusoe' style experience.
Lonely Beach on Koh Rong
Best Place to Snorkel on Koh Rong Samloem
The best place to Snorkel on Koh Rong Samloem is Sunset Beach. Located on the western side of the island, it is a very popular destination for scuba divers and other marine life enthusiasts. Several resorts are owned by The Dive Shop and so organise snorkelling and diving trips themselves. Again, the accommodation on this part of the island isn't great, but the beach is beautiful and well-kept and the sunsets are truly jaw dropping!
Worthy of mention here is Lazy Beach – Also on the western side of Samloem. Voted in the 'Top 21 Beaches in the World' by the National Geographic, this small alcove is breathtaking – pristine yellow sandy beach, sparkling ocean waters, and a tropical jungle enveloping.
Lazy Beach on Koh Rong Samloem
Snorkelling on Lazy Beach is great fun, and there is a wide diversity of exotic fish, coral, and other multi-coloured creatures it's hard to put a name to!
Marine Life at Lazy Beach, Koh Rong Samloem
- Q: When is the best time to visit Koh Rong?
- Q: What activities are there?
- Q: How do I get to Koh Rong?
- Q: Is it just a party place?
- Q: Where can I see the glowing plankton?
- Q: Where are the best beaches?
- Q: What should I bring with me?
- Q: Is it easy to get a Cambodian Visa?
- Q: Is there an ATM on the islands?
- Q: Is there a medical facility on Koh Rong?
- Q: Is it a family-friendly place?
- Q: When is the rainy season?
- Q: Where was Survivor Kaoh Rong filmed?
Middle of November / December / January / February: Warm and dry. 25°C daytime.
March / April / May: Hot and dry. 35°C daytime.
June / July / August: Hot and wet. 35°C daytime.
September / October / Early November: Warm and wet. 25°C daytime.
Please see our Weather Guide for more information.
The islands are known for their stunning underwater panorama. Whether it's snorkeling or scuba diving that you're after, there are plenty of superb locations.
Kayaking & Paddle Boarding
Enjoy the crystal clear ocean waters by Kayaking or paddle boarding your way around – An ideal activity for couples and families alike.
Mountain Biking & Jungle Trekking
Explore the exotic jungle habitat by foot or via a mountain bike.
Bioluminescent Plankton
Sparkling like a starry sky all around you, the bioluminescent plankton are a wonderful sight to behold at night times.
Jet Skiing & Windsurfing
For some fast paced action on the beautiful clear waters, hire Jetskis or Windsurf.
To learn more, please read our Activities Guide.
It will take about 40 minutes to get to your destination if it's the first stop. If the boat first stops elsewhere, it may take 1 hour or so.
All 5 services will charge roughly $25 return, though prices can vary depending on time of year, special offers, etc. All services leave from the Ochheuteal (AKA 'Serendipity') pier in Sihanoukville and go to the main tourist beaches on the islands. If your hotel is not on the main beaches (Koh Touch / Saracen Bay), please read Sihanoukville to Koh Rong.
The 5 services offer modern speed boats with comfortable chairs, life jackets, and the option to buy food and drink on board. Not all of the ferries have air-conditioning, but once the boats set off there is a strong cool breeze throughout the sitting areas which more than makes up for it.
All ferry services tend to be very busy – we strongly recommend you buy your tickets in advance. You can buy your tickets online now here: Book Ferry Tickets Online Now
As such, if you're staying on Koh Touch (the main tourist area on Koh Rong) or on Saracen Bay (the main tourist area on Koh Rong Samloem), the easiest way for you to see the plankton is by booking a boat tour (you can also walk to Police Beach on non-party nights (15 minutes left from the main pier) and Tree House Bungalows (15 minutes right from the main pier) on Koh Touch, or make your way to Long Set Beach around the corner from Koh Touch).
For more information, please read: Glowing Plankton on Koh Rong
1) Lonely Beach – Possibly the best beach on the islands (even bettering Lazy Beach on Koh Rong Samloem), is Lonely Beach to the northern side of Koh Rong Island. Although it is not in the most convenient location, it really is absolutely stunning. The small alcove feels like a real island-paradise, with crystal clear ocean waters, soft white sandy beaches, and tall palm trees all around. The atmosphere is quite serene – so peaceful and quiet with just a few crickets chirping in the background. There are very few people around, so you feel quite isolated and secluded out in a truly beautiful setting.
2) 4K Beach (Long Set Beach) – We would say that 4K beach is number two on the list, though there are now several resorts built along this wonderful stretch of white sand, sparkling turquoise ocean, and tropical jungle wilderness. What's great about this beach, apart from the stunning scenery and inviting pristine waters, is that it's a short walk away from the main tourist area on Koh Rong Island (Koh Touch).
3) White Beach – At number 3 we are going to put White Beach – A 10 minute walk from the main pier on Koh Touch. Admittedly, there are probably better beaches, but the convenience of White Beach and the quality of the resorts around this area push it up a place or two. Despite what you might read elsewhere, this far side of Koh Touch is not a party location and does not suffer from the same setbacks that other more popular areas experience. The beach on this part of the touristy stretch is clean and well-kept, with soft white sands and beautiful clear ocean waters.
For example, those that visit during the rainy season get to enjoy half-priced accommodation and beautiful rainy scenes, and because it never gets too cold in Cambodia, swimming in the ocean is still a very pleasurable experience (the water rarely drops beneath 25°C). Take a look at this article for more information: 5 Reasons to Visit Koh Rong Island in Rainy Season
In 2012, a special edition of the French Survivor ('Koh Lanta') was filmed near Sok San Village with an All-Star cast. The production team returned in 2013 and again in 2016 to film the regular editions.
In 2015, the American version of Survivor produced Season 31 (Survivor: Cambodia – Second Chance) and season 32 (Survivor: Kaoh Rong – Brains vs Brawn vs Beauty) on Koh Rong Island.
The 16th edition of Expedition Robinson (Sweden's Survivor) was also filmed on the island.


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Batman turns 75 this year and he's celebrating by becoming a father. The upcoming animated movie Son of Batman introduces Damian, the child Bruce Wayne never knew he had. The story is based on a 2006 comic-book arc written by Grant Morrison in which Batman learns that he has a violent, unruly pre-teen son, secretly raised by the terrorist group the League of Assassins.
The voice cast features Jason O'Mara as Batman/Bruce Wayne; Stuart Allan as Damian; Morena Baccarin as Talia, Damian's mother; Giancarlo Esposito as Ra's Al Ghul, leader of the League of Assassins and one of Batman's most notorious enemies; David McCallum as butler Alfred Pennyworth; Xander Berkeley as Kirk Langstrom (aka Man-Bat); and Thomas Gibson plays the master assassin Deathstroke.
This will be O'Mara's second time voicing the Dark Knight. He also stars in Justice League: War, which is out Feb. 4. Both movies are part of Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment's popular series of animated superhero features.
Son of Batman comes out late this spring on DVD, Blu-ray and for digital download. The movie will have its world premiere at WonderCon over Easter weekend in Anaheim, Calif.
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Welcome to the Sebastian Airport, "FLORIDA'S BOUTIQUE AIRPORT".
Sebastian Municipal Airport (FAA Designator X26) is located on the north west side of the City of Sebastian, on the east coast of Florida, between Vero Beach and Melbourne. It is a General Aviation (GA) facility, serving primarily small personal and corporate aircraft. It has two runways (RWY 5-23 and RWY 10-28), the longest of which is 4,000 feet in length. We have ten airport tenants, including Sebastian Municipal Golf Course, a first class, City-owned, public facility.
Google Map of Sebastian Municipal Airport as of March 2013
April 2013 view of newly remarked runways at the Sebastian Municipal Airport
In recent years, the Sebastian Municipal Airport has seen a vast amount of infrastructure improvements. Some of these include:
Additionally, Airport Development Guidelines have recently been published to clarify and streamline the entire leasing process and assist prospective tenants throughout their site development.
The City of Sebastian elected officials ,and all employees, are committed to making Sebastian the most desirable city in the State of Florida to live, for businesses to flourish and visitors to enjoy. Sebastian will become known as a city that manages and develops its human, natural and financial resources such that it is consistently able to provide and improve upon its reputation as a highly attractive and safe community with enviable business and recreational opportunities.
We will achieve this mission by implementing the following strategies that build on excellent work already begun:
Each Department of the City of Sebastian will develop and accept responsibility for specific action steps designed to achieve its portion of the mission. The City will review its mission statement annually and measure its progress periodically based on completion of specific goals set forth in the annual budgeting process. The final measure of success will be realization of the City of Sebastian's mission.
Scott Baker, Airport Manager,
Many of the pictures and aerial photographs courtesy of Jerry Peterman, Sebastian resident. You may see more of Peterman's work at www.jplphotoart.com or e-mail at
Recent aerial pictures were provided by www.indianriverbyair.com including the latest airport picture on this page.
Note: Under Florida statutes, e-mail addresses are part of the public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the Airport Manager by phone at 772-388-8228 or in writing at Sebastian Municipal Airport, 202 Airport Drive East, Sebastian, Fl 32958, Attention: Airport Manager
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This week, the U.S. Department of Education announced its intention to rescind the use of alternate assessments based on modified achievement standards (AA-MAS), known as the "2% test" by the end of the 2013-2014 school year. The Department's proposal is available for public comment until October 7th before becoming final.
In 2007, the Department issued regulations which allowed states to develop an AA-MAS for students with disabilities who were not expected to reach grade-level proficiency and count up to 2% of student scores as "proficient" under the accountability system.
Currently, less than 20 states use an AA-MAS approved by the U.S. Department of Education. According to the Advocacy Institute, in the 2010-2011 school year, more than 400,000 students with disabilities were assessed using the AA-MAS, ranging from a high of 52% of students with disabilities tested by the AA-MAS in Oklahoma to a low of 8% in Minnesota.
CEC commends the Department for proposing to phase out the AA-MAS as it is consistent with the design of new assessments that 44 states have committed to creating through two federally-funded consortia: Smarter Balanced Assessments and the PARCC Assessments. Both consortia have committed to creating assessments that accommodate a broad range of learners and use the principles of Universal Design for Learning, which will be operational in the 2014-2015 school year. (Check out some sample questions for Smarter Balanced here, and PARCC here.)
CEC agrees with the Department's statement, "with the development and implementation of more accessible general assessments, combined with appropriate supports and instruction, we believe that modified academic achievement standards and alternate assessments based on those standards will no longer be educationally appropriate."
Additionally, 41 states have committed to phasing out the AA-MAS through their approved ESEA Waivers.CEC will submit formal comments by the Department's October 7th deadline, which will also be posted to this blog…stay tuned!


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CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler is "optimistic" about a ninth season of How I Met Your Mother — and so are the show's creators.
CBS boss "optimistic" about more Mother, talks axing CSI: Miami"We're optimistic too," co-creator and co-executive producer Craig Thomas tells TVGuide.com. "We're all on the edge of our seats waiting to see what will happen with these negotiations. We're hopeful we'll get an answer because obviously that'll affect the story one way or the other quite a bit. The thing is we want to give the fans the proper conclusion to this that they've earned for sticking with us. We had our highest-rated season in Season 7 and that's all because of the fans. They've stuck with us and we want to make sure we know in time that it's the end so we can give them the proper wrap-up that they deserve."What will that wrap-up entail? How — and how much — would a ninth season affect the upcoming eighth season? Get the scoop from Thomas and director Pamela Fryman below.It sounds like everyone's on board for a Season 9 and it's just a matter of business loose ends.
Fryman: We have no reason to think otherwise. Everybody loves the show and loves doing the show. We're crossing our fingers that it works out.Thomas: We'd love to keep telling the story. We have a cool plan to do so. If we wrap it up in Season 8, that's also gonna be amazing. We hope we know soon and we possibly can't know soon enough.Would Season 9 be the final season or are you leaving the door open for Season 10, which would end in May 2015 and we know Ted will have his daughter by the end of the calendar year?
Thomas: That's very, very true! A lot of my favorite all-time shows went 10 seasons. We tell a different kind of story than say, like, Cheers. Do I think we can keep the show strong for 10 seasons? I think we could, but I have no idea if we could possibly go that far.How far into the season can you plan before you have to know?
Thomas: We're picking up where we left off in May. Not too far after that, we divide our board of 24 episodes into quarters. One through six we know. Seven through 12, we're good for some of that. Somewhere along there, there are really two roads diverging in the woods — to quote my man Robert Frost — and look, we need to know which road to pursue. We'll have to execute one track or another, or prepare to do both. But there will be a moment where you have to activate the launch sequence on what's the end of the series. ... It's the final sequence of the entire series and we have to know in time. I sound so military describing this. "The launch codes have gotten lost!"
CBS at TCAs: All the latest newsYou said there is a "gasp" moment you want to include in the premiere if it is the final season.
Thomas: We're doing that moment anyway. You reach a point where creativity and logistics collide in a fantastical explosion. By that, I mean you have to build sets. [Laughs] People have to get hammers and nails and build sets. The cool thing is we came up with a way to begin Season 8 on an enormous "gasp" moment at the end and get further into the mythology of the series. We get a glimpse of something huge and crazy. It's a flash-forward to Barney and Robin's wedding day where we go further into that day than we ever have before and we show you more information than we ever have before.About the mother?Thomas: I can't say.Fryman: But it's very, very lovely. My jaw dropped when I found out. It's gonna be great.Thomas: It's a real "you get a chill from it" kind of moment. We're building the biggest and coolest set we've ever built. We're doing something pretty amazing that feels fitting to how close to the end of the series we are. We're going big in the premiere. ... We show you a moment and some new information that I hope will make fans feel really, really satisfied and also really, really curious.You have a Plan A and a Plan B depending on if this is the last season. Does that affect how we meet the mother? Is Plan B the courtship if there's a Season 9?
Thomas: It's so funny. There are really strong opinions on both sides. ... We know exactly how it's gonna end. There's Plan A and Plan B, but it doesn't affect the very end. It doesn't affect how we're gonna end the series; it affects how we get to the end and the exact sequence that approaches the end. The end has always been the end. We've shot a piece of the end with the kids years ago. I would go as far to say we've shot 30 seconds of the last minute. The kids are, respectively, 43 and 47 years old right now. [Laughs]The premiere has Ted (Josh Radnor) making Victoria (Ashley Williams) turn around and leave Klaus a "Dear John" letter. How does that go?
Thomas: I mean, leaving a letter is just Runaway Bride 101. And Ted Mosby is a man with a lot of heart and a lot of conscience, and he was left at the altar too ... It ends with something unexpected. Ted and Victoria's story ends in what I hope is a shocking twist — and that's not the "gasp"!But they'll continue to date?
Thomas: They date for a little while and then break up. I mean, we all know she's not the mother. We're not trying to milk that suspense out of it. We're trying to play the wheel of everyone having that one last door in their romantic life that needs to be closed before they're really ready to move on. Victoria was a really serious relationship that Ted absolutely screwed up. We're gonna see him close that door and that's when he's really ready to meet the mother.Will Ted go after other women after Victoria and before meeting the mother?
Thomas: Yes, there will be at least one other relationship for Ted, but a very different character. Victoria's the last big emotional door. Ted will need to make one other enormous mistake before meeting the mother. There's one last terrible mistake.
How I Met Your Mother boss on Barney's bride: "It had to be her"How terrible is this? Is this like a Zoey mistake?
Thomas: We're not gonna ask the audience to fall in love with someone again because we know she's not the bride. This will just be a crazy last little bizarre left turn, like a fling that needs to be flung. It's gonna be very funny and fun.Robin (Cobie Smulders) has Michael Trucco again. I hope he gets a name other than "Crush."
Thomas: [Laughs] You will learn his name in the premiere! The biggest mystery of the series will be answered! As we near the end, we have to pay off our promises. One of them was this. He's coming back. We're all huge BSG dorks, so Michael Trucco will hate us by the end. He's great. We got a little glimpse of him before. He's the final hurdle for Robin and will sort of lead her back to Barney. There are a lot of final hurdles for everyone.Fryman: And there's a theme for October for all these hurdles and relationships.Thomas: All the fans know where Ted, Robin and Barney are going. So we're calling October "Breakup Month." It's basically a relationship slasher movie. It's a horror movie, like Friday the 13th around Crystal Lake and Jason's coming around with a machete. You're gonna see exactly how the relationships implode in a span of four weeks. It's just the most disastrous month you'll see. It's a relationship bloodbath. Tune in if you like to see crap implode all over!What's the order in which they all fall apart? Do Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) and Quinn (Becki Newton) break up first?
Thomas: I can't say. We already know it'll be a disaster, but the exact sequence in which they break up is important. How the last couple breaks up is important and leads to something big for all of the characters. It's planned out in a very specific way. I can't say who initiates each breakup. Episode 2 airs Oct. 1 and Episode 6 airs Oct. 29. November sweeps will be even crazier! November will have some heartfelt, poignant things happening.So this will be a very brief happy engagement for Barney and Quinn.
Thomas: Unfortunately. They're still engaged when we pick up. And Becki may or may not be cast on another series. It's like a very Tyler Durden kind of moment where you're fighting with yourself about managing an actor. We had to figure out how much of Becki Newton we can use. We don't drag it out too long since we know they're not getting married.Will Barney and Robin date more people after their breakups?
Thomas: I cannot say because we don't want to say exactly when Barney and Robin get together, when they get engaged and when they get married. And we're waiting to hear on certain things ourselves.How will Marshall (Jason Segel) and Lily (Alyson Hannigan) continue to be part of the group now that they have Marvin?
Thomas: They're most concerned with, "How do we keep drinking beer now that we're parents?" Lily has to figure out, "Do I wanna go back to work or not?" In some ways, Barney, Ted and Robin have been Marshall and Lily's kids. Marshall and Lily have been the stable center all these years and there's gonna be a little sibling rivalry. Those guys are gonna be a little jealous of Marvin. ... But we're gonna see the best couple on TV become the best parents on TV.Can we expect any familiar faces or callbacks this year?
Thomas: There's a good one we're hoping to talk about soon. Fryman: The deal isn't quite done yet. We're hoping to hear soon. It's a really fun character. Thomas: We actually wanna do an episode before the series ends that's called "What Happened to Everyone Else?" where we'll check in with every important side character on the show. And we'll spend $8 million in our casting budget on bringing everyone back! If this is the last season, our goal is to do that episode. Above and beyond that, there are a couple of characters we're hoping to bring back for an episode or an arc.We still haven't met Robin's mom.
Thomas: Yeah, we're talking about that. We've also talked about bringing her dad (Ray Wise) back. We're talking about an episode where Robin and Barney meet each other's dads. That's kind of a half-formed idea. I think deep-down, Robin's dad is troublingly similar to Barney. [Laughs] I think that guy suits up, I think he buys a lot of expensive things, I think he's very sleek and cold a la Cameron's parents in Ferris Bueller. But no guarantees about which parents are coming back.The Slap Bet clock counts down to Nov. 22, which is Thanksgiving.
Thomas: Does it, now? You already know too much. But if that's what it says...Season 8 of How I Met Your Mother premieres Monday, Sept. 24 at 8/7c on CBS. The How I Met Your Mother soundtrack, featuring original songs from the show, will be released on iTunes on the same day.


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After years of debate and wavering support from Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a state agency spokesman said Tuesday that Lincoln Estates, a cluster of homes for 40 developmentally disabled adults at the site of the former Lincoln Developmental Center, probably will open sometime in the next 12 months.
After years of debate and wavering support from Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a state agency spokesman said Tuesday that Lincoln Estates, a cluster of homes for 40 developmentally disabled adults at the site of the former Lincoln Developmental Center, probably will open sometime in the next 12 months.
If a fiscal 2008 budget for state government can be worked out by the governor and Illinois General Assembly, Tom Green said Blagojevich intends to use $5 million to $15 million to staff the newly built $4.1 million complex of four 10-bed homes in Lincoln.
The statements from Green, a spokesman for the Illinois Department of Human Services, came the same day the agency received unanimous approval from the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board for a one-year renewal of Lincoln Estates' state permit.
Approval from the independent board was needed because the permit had expired June 30 without the complex opening. Lincoln Estates hasn't opened because proposed funding in the fiscal 2006 budget was removed, and it wouldn't be able to open this fiscal year without a permit.
Green said the opening of Lincoln Estates would mean the hiring of about 60 workers, some of whom might regain jobs they lost when the state-operated LDC closed in 2002 amid allegations of abuse and neglect of residents. About 300 people were working there when the center closed.
The site also could provide new homes for some of the approximately 100 disabled residents who were living at LDC, Green said.
Two years ago, 35 to 40 families — most of them from central Illinois — told Human Services they would gladly move their loved ones back to the site, he said.
Blagojevich had said in August 2006 that he was leaning toward using the former LDC site as a health-care facility for military veterans — an idea supported by state Rep. Bill Mitchell, R-Forsyth. The governor's position at that time was a change from his 2002 campaign, when he promised in writing to state Sen. Larry Bomke, R-Springfield, that he would reopen LDC.
But Green said Tuesday the idea to make the Lincoln site a health facility for veterans is "not on the table anymore."
The statement from Green, who speaks for an agency controlled by the governor, appeared to indicate stronger support for Lincoln Estates as a future site for the developmentally disabled than Bomke said he received from Blagojevich last week.
Bomke said the governor didn't give him a straight answer when he brought up the subject at the close of a budget negotiation session in Springfield between Blagojevich and lawmakers.
Bomke called Green's comments "extremely encouraging."
Bomke, who originally supported reopening LDC at its former size, agreed with a task force that instead recommended constructing the smaller, individual homes on the site.
Advocates for the disabled opposed the reopening of LDC and continue to oppose Lincoln Estates, contending it still would provide an inferior, "institutional" environment for residents.
About 20 advocates disrupted the Health Facilities Planning Board's Chicago meeting for 45 minutes by chanting "No more Lincoln," but they didn't stop the board from approving the permit renewal.
Mark Karner, director of advocacy for the Forest Park-based Progress Center for Independent Living, took part in the protest and said he doesn't care what other purpose state officials find for the former LDC site.
"There's a lot of things they could do with it rather than warehouse people with disabilities in it," he said.
Karner said small group homes — accommodating no more than four residents — would provide a better quality of life, adding that Illinois needs more "community-based" choices for the developmentally disabled.
However, Green said Lincoln Estates will be different.
"We think that the four homes that we built are in a community-type setting — a park-like setting," he said. "We do not consider them to be the Lincoln Developmental Center of the past."
Bomke agreed, saying he is puzzled by the advocates' opposition to Lincoln Estates.
"This is as close to community-based as you're going to get," he said.
Dean Olsen can be reached at (217) 788-1543 or email@example.com.


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Fall Events
2020 fall events will be posted here!
10 Best Fall Events in Grand Prairie
Farmers Market
Crisp fall mornings are perfect for shopping at Farmers Market, 120 W. Main St. Grand Prairie Farmers Market at Market Square is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from April through mid-December and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, tamales, salsas, dips, relishes, eggs, honey, chips, plants, soaps, candles and more.
- 10th Birthday Celebration - Sept. 28
- Health Fair Day - Oct. 5
- Pumpkin Giveaway - Oct. 19
- Howl-Oh-Ween Pet Costume Contest - Oct. 26
Legally Blonde at Uptown Theater
The Grand Prairie Arts Council presents Legally Blonde at Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.
The play features perennially perky Elle Woods is a girl who loves to be pampered and shop for the latest all-pink outfits (and matching handbags, of course). But don't let this seemingly ditsy fashionista fool you, this sorority sister is smarter than she seems and doesn't take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "more serious," Elle sets out to win him back by putting down the credit card and hitting the books. Ready to revamp her image, Elle goes where no Delta Nu sorority girl has gone before: Harvard Law School! Takes you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway's blondest new student, that daredevil in high heels Elle Woods (who has the cutest sidekick in the world, her Chihuahua Bruiser). Along the way, our heroine proves that being yourself and going after what you want never goes out of style.
Shows are Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13.
Pumpkin Run
Head out to Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy, for a pumpkin run on Oct. 12!
Choose between a 1-mile fun run, 10K run and a 5K run/walk.
The run includes a free pancake breakfast and kids can decorate pumpkins!
Strollin' with the Mayor: Pink Out
Join Mayor Ron Jensen for Strollin' with the Mayor: Pink Out Walk on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 8 a.m. The stroll is a 2-mile casual pace walk in Downtown Grand Prairie - start at Grand Prairie Farmers Market, 120 W. Main St.
Come decked out in pink to help raise awareness about breast cancer! After the walk, you can get information on family nutrition and breast cancer, and shop at Grand Prairie Farmers Market.
Strollers and leashed dogs welcome.
Hong Kong Market Place Music & Food Festival
Experience free mini-concerts provided all three days with various styles from Classic to Modern, from Asian to American, from romantic to Asian-American singer/songwriters, diverse foods from street food vendors of different cuisines, such as Vietnamese, Chinese, Thailand, Korean, Hispanic, and American.
Oct. 25-27 at Asia Times Square, 2625 W. Pioneer Pkwy.
For more details, visit www.asiatimessquare.com
Recreation Center Fall Fun
On Oct. 25 from 5-7 p.m., the Grand Prairie Rec Centers will be having FREE fall-themed parties:
- Trick or Trail - Tony Shotwell, 2750 Graham St. For all ages. A spooky annual celebration with crafts and activities for the whole family. Wear a costume, and there will be crafts and candy while supplies last.
- Halloween Carnival - Charley Taylor, 601 E. Grand Prairie Rd. This free event features games, bounce houses, candy and more!
- Fall Block Party - Dalworth, 2012 Spikes St. This free, fun party features a petting zoo, carnival games, free food and more.
Epic Camp Out
Join us on the Epic Lawn, 2960 Epic Place, for a family camp out under the stars! The camp out is Oct.26 at 4 p.m. to Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.
$5 per person includes breakfast Sunday morning, a movie, s'mores, laser tag and camping under the Grand Prairie stars.
Register at 972-237-8115 or EpicCentralGP.com
Movie on the Lawn
Watch the all-time classic Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus, on the Grand Lawn behind The Epic, 2960 Epic Place on Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m.. Food trucks and concessions will be available.
Street n' Treat
Come trick-or-treat at Grand Prairie Farmers Market on Oct. 31 at 6 p.m.
Dia de los Muertos
Traders Village presents Dia de los Muertos – The Day of the Dead celebration with a parade, altars, artists, dancing and more on Nov. 2! Dress in your favorite Dia de Los Muertos costume.
Traders Village features kids rides, food items, shopping and free entertainment - all this for just a $4 parking fee.
For more information visit, tradersvillage.com/grand-prairie or call 972-647-2331.
Fall Festivities Calendar
Nightmare at the Wax Museum
- Date: 10/23/2015 7:30 PM
- Location: Ripley's Believe it Or Not
601 East Palace Parkway
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
Every Halloween, the Nightmare at the Wax Museum transforms into a haunted house populated with spine-chilling characters from horror films. The Nightmare at the Wax Museum haunted house takes place on October 9,10,16,17, 23, 24, 30 and 31st.
Information: Ripley's Believe It Or Not, 972-263-2391


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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Character Love
Do you remember the last time you fell in love? With a character? Sigh. I have a nasty confession to make. I've fallen in love with Suzanne Collins' heroine Katniss.
The first time I fell in love was with Nathaniel Bowditch, the main character in Jean Lathham's 1955 Newberry Award winning book Carry on Mr. Bowditch. I discovered Mr. Bowditch in the county library, squeezed between two other books. The title drew me in. Carry on, Mr. Bowditch didn't sound like a child's book. It was my first chapter book, the first time I discovered reading could transport me in time, place, and even gender. Part of me identified with fiercely independent Nathaniel. Subsequently, I begged my mother to take me to the library every week. Somehow she managed to turn the trip into a reward for good behavior. Practice the guitar every day for thirty minutes, or no trip to the library. Guess she knew how much I loved books.
Imagine my delight when I discovered Miss Marple, and the fact that she was in more than one book. I devoured each story I could find and over time moved on to Hercule Poirot. But it was different. Although I loved the mystery, I didn't fall in love with Miss Marple or Hercule. But I did love England and Europe. And my love for travel started to blossom. I saved my real love for Sherlock Holmes. But I must confess, I cheated on Sherlock when I read my first Lord Peter Wimsey novel. Now there was a man who could make my heart sing.
My next crush was Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware. A little wounded, always in danger, and a guitar lover. Robert Langdon from the DaVinci Code came close, but the truth is I couldn't get to really know him in only two books. And as for Stephanie Plum, Ranger and Joe Morelli, I lived near Trenton for too many years to be transported to another world, but I read them for the belly laughs.
So what does it take to fall in love with a main character? For me, it's about their strength of character. The fact that they are willing to overcome their own limitations in order to meet a challenge. I'm willing to fall in love with any one of them, male or female.
This summer I read Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Deal Breaker, Long Lost, The Narrows, The Brass Verdict, Echo Park, The Closers, Finger Licking Fifteen, Buck Fever, The Lady Elizabeth, and Death in a Strange Country. All were enjoyable reads. But Hunger Games drew me into a world similar to my own and yet deadly different. I find myself asking, "What would Katniss do?" She plucked the dormant rebel chord in me, one that had been silent since I met Nathaniel Bowditch.
I find myself dreaming new dreams now. Not of escape through literature, but of crafting a world where one's actions are led by true conviction. Maybe that's the secret to falling in love with a character, at least for me. What makes you fall in love?
Write on!
10 comments:
- Martha Reed said...
Hi, C.L. Great post!
At this time in my life I find myself drawn to courage, especially characters who have the courage to change or sometimes to simply endure. And the length of the book with these characters is different than my usual read, too. Lately, I'm looking for real doorstops (700+ pages) like The Shell Seekers or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. If anything else comes to mind, please post. I'd love to hear about it.
- Joyce Tremel said...
I haven't read the Hunger Games trilogy. I read the first couple pages of HG in the store, but I didn't think I'd like it. I may have to give it another try.
The characters I'm totally in love with are Clare Fergusson and Russ Van Altine in Julia Spencer-Fleming's series. Both of them have so much strength and try so hard to to the right thing, even if it means they can't be together.
- Joyce Tremel said...
Oops. Spelled that wrong. It should be Russ Van Alstyne.
- Ramona said...
Oh. Wow. Squee. A post talking about Nathaniel Bowditch! I am in my happy place. C.L., I identify with this so much. When I was young, Anne Shirley was my kindred soulmate. If you've read the Green Gables books, you'll know what that means. I truly believe the characters we love as young readers shape us as writers, and as human beings.
For mysteries, Mouse and Sister from Anne George's Southern Sisters series. Love, love, love.
In high school, way back in maybe 1967 or 68, a boy I had a CRUSH on showed me what he was reading. It was "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch". I know, I can't believe I still remember that, either!
I've never read it; maybe I should try to find it now. Thanks for the reminder.
Clare and Jamie Fraser are two compelling characters for me. If you haven't read the Outlander series, every single book certainly qualifies as a doorstop!
- Patg said...
I'm drawn in by strong female characters of a non-showy kind. I dislike those that are considered 'bigger than life'. I'm a major Marple fan, and though Soukie gets all the attention, Harper Connelly is my favorite Harris character.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is an example of a character (Salander) who just wants to be left alone, but will not back down from anything. I loved the whole series, have seen both movies, and am sad for Steig Larsson's soulmate. Then I heard a story that I am trying to verify. Seems when he died, his family came in and said they were taking all the money, 30 some years with him didn't mean anything. She's apparently bided her time. Seems there is a 4th book, and she has it.
Fingers Crossed.
First love? It would have to be the language itself. I can remember being enthralled by the dark pony who came "galloping, galloping" in first grade. Maybe it was just a love of horses - I read Black Beauty in second grade (my first full length book), then took off from there into Walter Farley's black stallion series. I can't say I've ever been romantically in love with a character from a book (I tend to prefer live male humans) but, in terms of admiration for courage and doing the right thing against impossible odds, Harry Potter and Severus Snape are at my pinnacle.
- Wilfred Bereswill said...
I'm more of a plot person myself. Good characters make plot driven novels much, much better, but I never catch myself buying a book for the character.
I think Jack Ryan was one of the better characters I can remember.
Now I know my wife is hooked on Stephanie Plum.
- Ricky Bush said...
Woodrow F. Call, from the mind of Larry McMurtry, always intrigued me.
- Linda Leszczuk said...
In JD Robb's In Death series I really enjoy Dallas' bafflement with relationships but I love the wisecracking, ever-dieting Peabody.


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