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If you went ahead and grabbed the Countdown for BlackBerry 10 app from Kisai Labs the other night, you'll want to make sure you download latest update that's available as well. This release will show up as v1.0.3 and allows you to save your avatar from within a menu item and also includes numerous bug fixes. Hit the link below to get the update.
Nice! I was waiting for that!
Well It turned out I already have V1.0.3 when I downloaded it yesterday! I dont know how I have this since I had it instantly when it came out!
So you can expect that you will still have bugs with that version!
jcarty Nov 15, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Your seconds bug is fixed in the version being submitted to App World.
Jimcmf Nov 15, 2012 at 8:40 pm
The crap will be squeezed out of the shorts very soon.
All it takes is one big buy .... and this stock could have HUGE upside. They are thousands of shareholders sitting on hundreds of millions of shares. Very few shares in play according to the AIV reports.
BruvvaPete Nov 16, 2012 at 7:37 am
Wth are you talking about!??
alta.guy Nov 16, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Can someone please make this app for Iphone, I will get all my isheep friends to get it so they have hope of not being stuck with Iphones forever.
IGeeve Nov 15, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Can't download says 907 Invalid COD wtf?? Also 1st time downloading the app.
rajdeep.malhi Nov 15, 2012 at 3:03 pm
im having the same problem
Rootbrian Nov 15, 2012 at 7:07 pm
Keep trying until it fully downloads and installs. There is probably a glitch with the jvm subsystem. I usually keep trying and it succeeds.
newcollector Nov 15, 2012 at 2:27 pm
No need to download since what I downloaded yesterday is the 1.0.3 version.
Yeah I just replaced V1.0.3 by V1.0.3!
Dumb move from my part, as I had to interrupt the music and wait 5 minutes for the phone to restart!
janeka Nov 15, 2012 at 2:33 pm
nocturnal123 Nov 15, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Its funny how all the none bb come here or elsewhere and say stupid shit like that. I can only assume that its out of fear and ignorance that RIM will make a come back and take back the lost marketshare in North America
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janeka Nov 15, 2012 at 2:45 pm
LMFAO i guess you drinking the same idiot kool-aid as kevin and b1aze. You people are so delusional.
BriniaSona Nov 15, 2012 at 3:26 pm
I agree, no ones gonna like BB10...
Because they're gonna LOVE it!
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Masahiro Nov 15, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Come on, janeka. You used to be a respectable poster on the forums, and now you're resorting to insulting people like Kevin and Bla1ze? What happened to you?
janeka Nov 15, 2012 at 4:58 pm
I'm still the same person, just using another platform. Believe me since leaving blackberry I see how negative BB users are. I have a lot of positive for RIM but it isn't going to stay. That being said I have nothing against bb users who can admit to RIM screw ups. But not those who go into a defensive mood from the jump and feel RIM does no wrong.
That's funny. I remember you being one of those "negative BB users."
janeka Nov 15, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Why because I hate the way some bb users feel RIM shouldn't change and kept praising RIM for half ass moves. And think free apps gone fix everything. So I moved on to a platform with everything I need with netflix, Skype™ and instagram.
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 16, 2012 at 7:32 am
What will you have to say for yourself if Bb10 has those 3 apps?
janeka Nov 16, 2012 at 10:13 am
Blackberry already have three quality apps in app world anyway three more wouldn't do it any justice.
simu31 Nov 16, 2012 at 8:24 am
I have no problems with people moving on to a different platform if that platform is more appropriate to their needs...
What I'm intrigued about is why you think you need to come back to Crackberry and make idiot comments like the one at the top? Does it make you feel big? Does it make you feel special?
What it does do is make you seem bitter and slightly innane.
How does it hurt you if people (potentially rightly so] believe that BB10 is something worth waiting for and hoping for?
I get your bit about blind followers, and RIM has made some massive mistakes in the past, but who made you so important that you think it's your God given right to come to a fan site and tell everyone there that they are wrong because YOU think that you are right?
kennyiceberry Dec 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm
I agree with you. Anyone who defends *ANY* company as if it can do no wrong, whether Apple or RIM is a crazy person in my book. But then again, you fit very well into our anti intellectual Western zeitgeist which values loud opinion and marketed opinions above reality. So don't worry.
Kandoo-BB Nov 15, 2012 at 4:02 pm
I'd rather be delusional than have a name like Janeka lol I'd probably be mad all the time too and start shit with people to help me cope ;) Janeka smh
FoxxBerry Nov 15, 2012 at 4:22 pm
You must be drinking that kool-aid too, since you obviously decided to stay updated by visiting Crackberry....
Rootbrian Nov 15, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Just wait until they hammer ya buttocks into the ground and you'll be screaming for mama to pull ya out!! :0
John.P Nov 15, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Get a life.
Damiand Nov 15, 2012 at 4:47 pm
What do you care? If you don't like it don't buy it.
Key word here buy.
darkehawke Nov 15, 2012 at 5:54 pm
any particular reason as to why?
i cant respect your opinion since it just seems you are pulling it out of thin air.
I am under no illusions that BB10 will be the best OS ever, i see some flaws in it. but i do think it can provide blackberry with a platform to get a dambn good os
BruvvaPete Nov 16, 2012 at 7:42 am
Crickets. If you're so satisfied with your other platform, why are you still a CB member? By the way. Remember Vic Alboini? In the end naysayers and negative nannies will get what they deserve.
alta.guy Nov 16, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Humm, made $4700 on my RIM stocks today, since Oct 1st, thats $17,700. If I would have invested same $77,000 in Apple I would be down $16,093. Apple is done!
StikiGreenZ Nov 15, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Why do we need such a useless app? I just don't get it.
Graheem Nov 15, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Masahiro Nov 15, 2012 at 3:37 pm
If you don't get it, then don't get it. :P
Rootbrian Nov 15, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Don't download it then.
BruvvaPete Nov 16, 2012 at 7:45 am
Wow. Guess maybe you're not really a deep down BB fan then.
Does this suck battery life? (My battery seems to be racing downhill)
As for "why do we need this useless app" ... It's just for fun for pete's sake, no one said you had to download it.
newcollector Nov 15, 2012 at 4:19 pm
It doesn't suck my battery at all.
mundo472 Nov 15, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Meanwhile, back at the ranch...
Love this app! Just a fun thing for folks like us who are way too excited about a device, but life is short. . Thanks Kisai!
(the haters can go piss up a flagpole...sorry if that offends)
saintnick76 Nov 15, 2012 at 5:48 pm
ARGH - unable to locate thru app store on phone - tried loading thru desktop manager
Torch 9800 - OS 6 updated - BBM 6.... updated and still cant find it in the app store and will not load thru desktop manager!
Rootbrian Nov 15, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Grab it from the OTA link in the blog.
saintnick76 Nov 15, 2012 at 7:44 pm
I find it hard to believe that such a simple little app took me an hour to get and yet I don't care cause it tells me when my new phone is coming!
My last resort was USING MY PHONES BROWSER and it worked!
This app will see many hours!
BB12MX Nov 15, 2012 at 6:02 pm
hahaha just installed, it is funny, agree is useless but still funny :P
Jimcmf Nov 15, 2012 at 8:45 pm
The crap will be squeezed out of the shorts very soon.
All it takes is one big buy .... and this stock could have HUGE upside. They are thousands of shareholders sitting on hundreds of millions of shares. Very few shares in play according to the AIV reports.
BruvvaPete Nov 16, 2012 at 7:47 am
Wth are you smoking? Better yet, what are you NOT smoking?
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DGloudemans Nov 16, 2012 at 11:15 am
@ the developer of this app GREAT APP. 1 question can you make it maybe as a screensaver for windows? So all of my co-workers will see that 30th jan 2013 is the day!!!!????!!!!????
If you can make it please upload it here.
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green_ember Nov 16, 2012 at 3:35 pm
I think this post is a clear indicator of why BB fell so far behind. Seriously? This platform is so hard to develop for that a simple countdown app needs an update to fix bugs? Man I am glad they ditched it in favor of BB10. I'm going to keep track the old fashioned way though: marking off X's on a wall calendar; there are no bugs in my Sharpie
HarrellMD Nov 16, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Are you guys really excited about an update that fixes bugs for a countdown app. Bugs in a countdown app... REALLY!!!


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Created by voter initiative in 1972, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has successfully protected more than 62,000 acres of open space. Midpen's mission is to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space and agricultural land of regional significance in perpetuity, protect and restore the natural environment, and provide opportunities for ecologically-sensitive public enjoyment and education. Currently, Midpen protects 70 rare native species in 26 unique preserves with over 220 miles of publicly-accessible trails. Over a million visits are made to Midpen preserves annually.
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Earl H. Shankweiler, 96, of Vera Cruz Road South, Emmaus, passed away Saturday at Lehigh Center. He was the husband of Althea L. (Weil) Shankweiler. They were married 72 years on June 8th.
Born in Hensingersville, he was a son of the late Llewellyn and Stella (Bauder) Shankweiler. He retired after working at Air Products for over 30 years. He was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd U.C.C., Alburtis, and of Citizens Fire Company of Upper Milford and Upper Milford Western District Fire Company.
Among his interests were automobiles, The Earl Keller Fan Club, and following Crazy Willie and the Country Rangers.
Surviving with Althea are a son, William L., husband of Paulette Shankweiler, of
Zionsville, daughters, Delores M., wife of Paul Ruth, of Macungie, and Gloria J., wife of Marvin Holland, of Emmaus, grandchildren Michael Ruth, Kathie McBride, Alan Ruth, Paul Shankweiler, Cindy Ruchinski and 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Paul and Charles Shankweiler and by grandson, Ronald Shankweiler.
Funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Road, Breinigsville. Calling hours are 7:00-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and 10:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Lehigh Zion Cemetery. www.schmoyerfuneralhome.com
Contributions: To either or both above-named fire companies, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 190, Breinigsville 18031.


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Many believe music is the international language. As such, University of Central Oklahoma School of Music faculty member David Forbat got the opportunity recently to "speak" with numerous students and teachers in China during a series of concerts and master classes derived from growing partnerships with universities and a conservatory in the country.
Forbat, who heads UCO's piano studies division, performed three formal concerts in music halls at Beijing Normal University, Zhehang Normal University and Xinghai Conservatory, the latter of which the UCO School of Music already has cemented a partnership with and the former of which partnerships are currently being drafted.
Forbat also performed an informal concert at Minzu University, the first university in China to partner with the School of Music. Forbat performed compositions by Johannes Brahms, Francis Poulenc and Aaron Copland, among other composers during his concert series.
"His performances were just superb. All three formal concerts received applause that required an encore," said Keith White, director of the School of the Music.
Forbat also taught master classes at each of the Chinese universities and conservatories he visited.
"It was exciting to be immersed in the Chinese culture. All of the students were extremely talented," Forbat said.
During their trip, White and Forbat auditioned 40 music students interested in coming to UCO.
The partnerships between these Chinese schools and the School of Music continue to blossom as more talk of UCO music faculty members being invited overseas is currently being discussed.


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By BARBARA ANDERSON
Local columnist
Paula Deen has caused quite a controversy. Americans are outraged that a little, round 66-year-old woman from the South would utter a racist word. Really?
You should have been in the shoes of those who campaigned for both the president and Hillary Clinton. The amount of racism, genderism and every other kind of "ism" was beyond belief.
I don't watch Paula Deen on TV. I never have, nor will I. I just don't get into anything more mundane than "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives." Now, if that show's host, Guy Fieri, had uttered the word, I would have truly been outraged. Why? Because it would have been a surprise.
Deen almost promised to be a gentrified version of the old South with all its baggage in everything she said, she produced and she wrote.
I found the media appropriately outraged. But where was their outrage during campaign season when often the words were: "I'll vote for that b*** before I'll vote for that n***** (I used the stars because both words are equally profane to me).
The refrain from many was hard to hear because this is my home and I did not expect to hear it. To say I was shocked was an understatement; to say I was hurt would be describing it lightly. Many nights after numerous calls, I just went home feeling depleted.
Race is a sensitive subject — one too often not discussed because we fear being misunderstood. After all, look what is happening to a multimillionaire who was speaking privately.
I don't like what she said, I don't like the fact that she felt free enough to say it, but in this country speech is free. Therein lies the dilemma. If Deen is not forgiven, we have not done our Christian duty. If she is, we have one more time ignored institutional bigotry and given it free reign. What is a country to do?
We might try facing the issue head-on. We did in Jeffersonville a few years back with something called the Circle (maybe the wrong name) coordinated by the Rev. Joe Easley and the Rev. Michael Anderson, both of whom have left this area.
Pastor Easley just retired in Evansville and Pastor Anderson died a few years ago from cancer. Both men had quite an impact. One black, one white, they coordinated study circles patterned after a community in Ohio that actually held meetings to discuss the issue of race in an open and non-threatening way. The effect at the time was something. I attended many of those meetings and was always amazed at the outcomes.
The dialogue ended with their tenure here and like everything else, so did the results of the meetings. As a young social worker in the community, there was an established leadership that you recognized when you worked. Both white and black, Hispanics were few in the population then, but certainly could not be excluded today.
Tom Bryant was the head of the NAACP, Gary Leavell was on that board and employed for the Indiana Employment Security Office in an administrative position. Jerry Stephenson was the CEO to Community Action; Phil Bates was the director of the Jeffersonville Housing Authority; Jeff Caldwell and Bill Shrewsberry were councilman, as well as Marvin Allen and Andrew Williams. Bobby Campbell was appointed by many local politicians as was Les Kavanaugh. Fay Allen held leadership roles as did Billy Sue Smith. Fast forward 15 years and what we don't see is that level of participation from the black community. Why?
Now more than ever, diversity is needed. Inclusiveness should be from all fronts, in all directions. Our community has not kept pace with the reality of our populations.
As a region, we have a growing Hispanic population, which will soon equal the black population. While we are still predominantly a "white" populace, in numbers our key cities like New Albany, Jeffersonville and Clarksville have become very diverse in population. There is a richness to that.
As a downtown dweller, I live in a busy part of town and people I don't know walk by. I see the affects of low-wage jobs and substandard housing for many from even my front porch. If we see it we must deal with it, and while the subject is touchy and scary, we must recognize it for what it is — a very ingrained part of our psyche.
Racism has evolved, just like everything else does. There are many different ethnic populations now, and with that comes a whole new set of fears and expectations.
Paula Deen said what many think. It was appalling, it was outrageous and it was Paul Deen. She has worked hard and even hired many who were offended. She will pay and has already paid a big price for mistake.
If we continue to bury our heads in the sand about our own attitudes, what will our price be?
— Barbara Anderson, of Jeffersonville, is executive director of Haven House Services Inc. Reach her by email at firstname.lastname@example.com


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With the arrival of new baby Prince George of Cambridge, we are all enjoying royal fever - so what better way to embrace the UK inheritance by visiting Buckingham Palace this summer.
This is a special year for the royal family as the summer also marks the 60th anniversary of one of the most significant occasions in the 20th century British history - the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To honour this special anniversary, an extraordinary exhibition for the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace will take place which is set to amaze families across the world.
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. It is a must see for all London visitors as this iconic palace is one of the only few working royal venues remaining in the world today.
For the first time since Coronation Day, the Buckingham Palace Summer Opening will bring together a magnificent array of dresses, uniforms and robes worn by the principal royal party. Now, you and the family can explore lavishly furnished rooms which hold some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection.
The ballroom in the palace will be transformed into the most prevalent exhibition of this royal, historic event and will include;
Throughout the tour of the palace, visitors will marvel in a number of iconic items related to the coronation, some of which have not been displayed for more than 20 years. Works of art, paintings and objects used on the day will be on exhibit to recreate the atmosphere of that extraordinary occasion that took place 60 years ago. With this year's Buckingham Palace Summer Opening you can be a part of it too.
Location: Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA
Date: 3rd August - 29th September 2013
Find out more at royalcollection.org.uk
Every summer inquisitive visitors get the chance to look around Buckingham Palace and admire the interiors of the principal royal residence. Visitors for the Summer Opening tour are permitted access to the nineteen State Rooms which are still used by the Royal Family to receive and entertain guests on state and ceremonial occasions. Decorated in lavish fashion, they include paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto, Sevres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. This is a fascinating opportunity to admire the taste - often wonderful, sometimes comically bad - of Britain's monarchy. Find out more in our Buckingham Palace Summer Opening post.
Location: Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA
Website: royalcollection.org.uk
Calling all beer lovers, Britain's biggest
pub opens its doors as over 66,000 flock to celebrate the nations favourite
drink. The festival brings you over 700 real ales, ciders and beers from all
over the globe. However, it is not just about beer, with lots of activities to
keep you entertained from traditional pub games to live music.
Location: Olympia, London W14 8UX7
Website: gbbf.org.uk
Make the most of the last weekend before
the kids go back to school and enjoy a 'Jolly Day out'. With kids shows, live
music, fun fairs, circus acts, arts and crafts, pig racing and dancing sheep,
this is the perfect summer outing. Just add a pint of real ale or a glass of
Pimm's and you'll have all the components for a superb, summer family day out.
Location: Hampton Court Green, London KT8
Website: hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com
Lucky for Apex guests, one of the most
famous open air film events takes place on the doorstep of Apex
Temple Court.This August, Somerset
House has teamed up with Film4 to house film screenings in its beautiful
courtyard, bringing cinema lovers a truly electric mix of movies. It's no
wonder this annual festival has quickly become London's most popular outdoor
film event.
Location: Somerset House, London WC2R 1LA
Website: somersethouse.org.uk
A truly astounding
pleasure for families, Kids Week brings London's Theatreland to excitable tots
and teens ... for FREE! That's right, for the whole month of August children
aged 5 to 16 can enjoy an array of stunning West End hits for FREE, including
shows likes We Will Rock You, Wicked and Horrible Histories. During Kids Week
(or technically kids month) kids can even peep backstage, experiment with
makeup and even sign with a cast.
Location: Various Venues across The West End
Website: kidsweek.co.uk
Now in its 8th year, the Camden Fringe is back and boasts over 400
performances, taking place in venues across Camden. Witness the odd (and
outright crazy) which brings together theatre, dance, poetry, comedy and much
more. Whether you are looking for edgy stand-up or an inventive twist on Shakespeare
the Camden Fringe has it all.
Location: Across Camden, London
Website: camdenfringe.com
The world of electro and dance music embarks
on South London this August Bank Holiday and is packed with some of the industry's
biggest names. Celebrating its 10th anniversary 'SW4'is set to fill Clapham
Common, uniting dance revellers from around the globe. It's not just music that
will keep these festival goers happy, as SW4 is packed with stalls selling
food, drinks and festival essentials as such as glow sticks!
Locations: Clapham Common, London SW4 9DE
Website: southwestfour.com
Not sure how to entertain the little ones
over the summer holidays? Not to worry as the 'Glastonbury for little people' is back and has become the biggest UK festival
for kids! LolliBop is a magical place with live stages, arts, disco, science,
workshops and crafts. It's the perfect place to build family memories day and
will keep the pint-sized festival goers busy and entertained with an action
packed programme for the whole family to enjoy.
Location: Regent's Park
Website: lollibopfestival.co.uk
This two day festival of cycling is the first
large scale event to use the new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park following its
summer 2013 re-opening. First up, Saturday's 'FreeCycle' welcomes 70,000
cyclists to ride along an eight mile, traffic-free loop in central London.
Britain's biggest bike festival culminates with Sunday's 'RideLondon 100' - a 100
mile race for amateurs that organisers have described as the London Marathon on
wheels. Other Sunday events include 'RideLondon Classic' - the
biggest ever men's professional one day race in Britain. Both the Classic and
100 races will start at the Olympic Park and cover a similar route to that used
in the London 2012 Olympics - taking in all eight London boroughs, Richmond
Park and the Surrey countryside, before finishing on The Mall. Ride on
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 2ST
Website: prudentialridelondon.co.uk
This imaginative and theatrical staging of JM
Barrie's classic children's book, directed by Luc Petit, is sure to be one of
the most extravagant you'll ever see. Peter Pan, The Never Ending Story
comes to London's Wembley Arena as part of a worldwide arena tour under the
artistic direction of Geert Allaert, who runs Belgian production company Music
Hall. Songs by the likes of Duran Duran, Robbie Williams and Rod Stewart have
been adapted by Matt Dunkley who has written music for films including Moulin
Rouge, The Black Swan, Love Actually and The Pirates of the Caribbean.
Location: Wembley Arena, London HA9 0DH
Website: theticketfactory.com
The fifth, final and potentially most
crucial Ashes Test takes place at the Kia Oval more than a month after the
opening Test at Trent Bridge. England have, of course, beaten fierce rivals
Australia in the past two Ashes series and only time will tell if Alastair
Cook's side can make it a triumphant treble.
Location: Kia Oval, London, SE11 5SS
Website: kiaoval.com
Scotland's biggest Indie Video Games Festival comes to Dundee this August. Dare ProtoPlay features the finale of the 'Dare to be Digital' video games design competition, where the competitors are either university students and recent graduates.
The Festival will be held in Caird Hall, City Centre and Hannah Maclure Centre, all of which are just a short walk from the Apex City Quay Hotel. At Dare ProtoPlay, among other things, you'll be able to play 15 brand new games created by the Dare to be Digital competitors. During the event, judges will select 3 teams to be put forward as nominations for a BAFTA Ones To Watch Award. You'll also have the opportunity to cast your vote for the Audience Award.
Organisers will also be running a 'Design your own game' workshop. In these workshops you have the opportunity to create stories, games and animations with some help from the Dare ProtoPlay volunteers. This is the perfect opportunity for younger children who have an interest in video games to get up close and personal with video game creation. These workshops are free to enter.
If you're looking for a bit of nostalgia, the 'Games Made in Scotland Showcase' will take you through a journey of the games that Scotland has gifted to the gaming world over the years. You'll get the opportunity to play some classic games and you'll even get to feast your eyes on some of the very earliest gaming consoles.
The biggest event during the festival will be the Dare Indie Fest Conference, which will take place over two days. Various speakers will spend time talking about 'independence and convergence culture'. Among the speakers are Colin Macdonald (Games Commissioning Editor at Channel 4) and Gina Fegan (founder of D-Media Network).
Look forward to Dare ProtoPlay and prepare for a festival that's both fun and educational.
Location: Caird Hall, Crichton St, Dundee, DD1 4.
Date: 8th - 11th August 2013
Website: daretobedigital.com
Dare ProtoPlay bills itself as the UK's biggest indie games festival, and if the previous festivals are anything to go by, it certainly lives up to this. The festival takes place over four days in the Caird Hall, just a short walk away from the Apex City Quay Hotel. During the festival, you'll have the opportunity to play more than 40 indie games and it's free to do so. - Find out more in our Dare ProtoPlay blog post.
Location: Caird Hall, Crichton St, Dundee, DD1 4
Celebrate Arbroath's fabulous maritime heritage this August with the return of the Annual Arbroath Sea Festival. During the two-day festival, more than 30,000 visitors are attracted to Arbroath's harbor. Once there, they walk down the smokie trail; a trail with over 70 stalls selling everything from venison to ostrich meat to the famous Arbroath Smokie (haddock which has been smoked over hardwood).
Location: Arbroath Harbour, Arbroath (near Dundee)
Website: arbroathseafest.co.uk
The annual Celebration in the Park takes place on Saturday 3rd August at Baxter Park. Previous events have shown it to be a fun day out for all the family. There's always something for everyone! Included at this year's celebration will be Community Stalls, Vintage Vehicles, Face Painting, Youth Sports Team and Carnival Rides.
Location: Baxter Park, Arbroath Road, Dundee, DD4.
Website: dundeecity.gov.uk
If you'd like to listen in on some acoustic performances from some of Dundee's up and coming artists, drop into the McManus on Sunday 4th August. The McManus itself is worthy of a visit. It's a magnificent Gothic –style building which now acts as Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum.
Location: McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA
Join staff at Britain's only full-time public Observatory for a wonderful tour of the night sky in the planetarium. Learn all about asteroids, galaxies and the universe we live in. The fully computerised telescope is able to detect 30,000 objects in the sky. Who knows what it will detect when you visit!
Location: Mills Observatory, Balgay Park, Glamis Road, Dundee, DD2 2UB
Website: leisureandculturedundee.com
Join Nigel Ogden as he entertains with an evening of popular and light classical music at the Caird Hall. Nigel is well known for hosting his radio show on BBC Radio 2 since 1972. The concert will consist of two halves and will last approximately 50 minutes. After the concert, you will have the opportunity to meet Nigel in the adjoining café-bar.
Location: Caird Hall, Crichton St, Dundee, DD1 4
Website: dundeebox.co.uk
The Royal Tay Yacht Club will be hosting the second Alba Real Ale festival. With over 40 different beers available for tasting, it's a real ale lover's dream come true! A selection of local performers will bring music to your ears throughout the day. Tickets for Saturday are already sold out, so you'll need to be quick if you want to secure your place.
Location: Royal Tay Yacht Club, Fort William House, 34 Dundee Road, Dundee, DD5 1LX
Website: albarealalefestival.org
This August sees the Bell Rock Blues Festival return to Arbroath for the 7th time. More than 30 bands will be taking part in this year's festival. Included in the band list are 2 Wheels Good, Jamie Harper Band and Urban Poets. The great bands, great pubs and great music all make for a great atmosphere.
Location: Various venues in Arbroath, near Dundee
Website: bellrockblues.com
Moscow State Circus lands in Dundee on August 7th during their UK tour. The production is set in the mystical centre of Moscow's cultural and artistic quarter, Gorky Park. Spend a memorable evening at the circus and see a huge cast of circus performers, acrobats and entertainers. There's a reason why it's often called the 'world's most famous circus'.
Location: Caird Park, DD4 8ER
Website: moscowstatecircus.com
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, part of the world-famous Edinburgh Festival, returns to Edinburgh Castle's Esplanade this August. Look forward to lively performances from the Massed Pipes and Drums and the Massed Military Bands. Highlights this year include performances from the Brazilian Marine Corps Martial Band and Bavaria's German Mountain Army Band.
The word 'Tattoo' comes from the last order and closing time shouts in Dutch – 'Doe den tap toe' which literally translates to mean 'close or turn off the tap'. A signal was sounded on a drum which told soldiers to return to the Barracks. The English Army first encountered the phrase while fighting in Belgium and the Netherlands in the 17th century.
Grab your ticket and join the 217,000 others who, over three weeks, will see 1,000 musicians and performers from over 40 countries taking part in this year's military Tattoo.
The Edinburgh Tattoo has been an annual event since 1950, when there were just 8 items on the programme. Every year since then, it has taken place without fail at the same location - Edinburgh Castle's Esplanade. Since 1950, over 100 million people have experienced the Tattoo in person, with another 100 million people watching it through International Television channels each year.
When all is said and done, it's time some for the extravagant finale. After the National Anthem has been played, the audience will break into a chorus of 'Auld Lang Syne'. A lone Piper will then play a tune while fireworks light the sky and jets roar by in a brilliant military fly past. A spectacular end to a spectacular night!
Location: Edinburgh Castle
Date: 2nd - 24th August 2013
Find out more at edintattoo.co.uk
Edinburgh Tattoo Finale
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is part of the world-famous Edinburgh Festival. Nearly a thousand musicians, drummers, pipers, dancers and singers will perform on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, close to the Apex International Hotel. Over the 3 weeks, more than 200,000 people will experience the Tattoo. The Tattoo has always sold out in advance in recent years, so make sure to get your tickets sooner rather than later. - Find out more in our Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo blog post.
Website: edintattoo.co.uk
Scotland's largest annual visual arts festival returns to Edinburgh this August. The festival, which showcased in 1947, showcases some of the Scotland's most impressive contemporary art as well as exhibitions from some the most influential artists in the scene. Over 40 exhibitions will be taking place across the city, many of which will be free!
Location: Various Venues
Website: edinburghartfestival.com
Pust Festival is the new name for Edinburgh's Festival of Spirituality & Peace. There will be over 129 events in 450 performances taking place across 29 venues. During the festival, a whole host of cultural events and performances will take place in various venues across the city. At the heart of each performance will be a message of peace and justice.
Website: justjust.org
By now, everyone knows about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it is after all the world's largest Arts Festival. With over 40,000 performances taking place in 250 venues across the city, you'll need to put some time and thought into choosing the performances you want to see. Highlights this year include shows from Brendon Burns, Al Murray and George Galloway.
Website: edfringe.com
Sean Lock returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre this August with his brand new stand up show, Purple Van Man. The theatre is only a five minute walk from the Apex Waterloo Place hotel. Sean Lock is one of the country's most highly acclaimed comedians, having appeared on shows such as 'Live at the Apollo' and '8 Out of 10 Cats'. The man knows how to make you laugh.
Location: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Ln, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
Website: atgtickets.com
Here's one for all the adrenaline junkies out there. The Extreme Stunt Show stops off at Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal for three days during its UK tour. Look forward to a whole host of performances, from Monster Truck Mayhem to Motocross to even The Human Cannonball. Watch in awe as the stuntmen perform feats that are out-of-this-world.
Location: Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ
Website: extremestuntshow.com
The International Festival was founded in 1947, just after the Second World War. Unlike the Fringe Festival, artists and companies take part on an invitation-only basis. During the festival you'll get to experience theatre, classical music, opera and dance by performers from across the world. At the end of the festival, you'll not want to miss the stunning fireworks concert which takes place at Edinburgh Castle.
Website: eif.co.uk
If you want to attend a somewhat quieter and more relaxing festival in Edinburgh this August, the International Book Festival might be just what you're looking for. Book lovers will congregate in the surrounds of Charlotte Square, and together they will celebrate the books they love and discuss the big issues of our time. It's the perfect spot to spend an hour or two reading your favourite book.
Location: 5A Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DR
Website: edbookfest.co.uk
If you dream of getting into the television industry, attending the International Television Festival might just give you the push you need to turn that aspiration into reality. Over 2000 delegates attend the festival, with hundreds of the world's top TV executives speaking. If you want to build your network of TV professionals, make sure to get your pass.
Location: EICC, 150 Morrison Street, The Exchange, Edinburgh, EH3 8EE.
Website: geitf.co.uk
If you're a dog lover, why not attend The Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show this August? The event will take place across 2 days at the Royal Highland Showground. On Saturday you'll be treated to Working, Pastoral, Utility, Toy and Agility competitions. On Sunday there will be Gundog, Hound, Terrier, Obedience and Agility competitions to enjoy. Bring the whole family and make it an event to remember.
Location: Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NF
Website: scottishkennelclub.org
The talent of Edinburgh's ethnic minorities will be showcased during the Mela Festival. Prepare yourself for some Bhangra beats, family fun and delicious food. The festival manages to attract more than 20,000 visitors, and this year looks set to be no different. Don't expect to be allowed to stand back and spectate however… you'll be expected to join in on the fun!
Location: Leith Links, Edinburgh, EH6 8BW
Website: edinburgh-mela.co.uk
The City of London Festival has grown to become the UK's leading arts and culture event which celebrates the city and enthuses the city's residents, workers and visitors.
The festival proves London is not just about the West End, giving you the chance to explore hidden gems within the city. It brings to life the Square Mile's beautiful outdoors surroundings, ancient architecture and key attractions, providing a rich and amazing programme of entertainment.
Luckily for guests, all three Apex London Hotels are perfectly located with the festival taking place all around us, right on our doorstep. Featuring venues which range from historic churches to livery halls, the festival gives you exclusive access that is usually limited to the public.
The City of London Festival is widely regarded as one of the city's best, bringing together a stunning array of performances from the worlds of dance, music, street performance and visual art.
The three week performance schedule is jam packed with exciting events including tumble circus performances, a city beer fest, exhibitions, London Symphony Orchestra, exclusive history walks and talks, Guildhall singers, and much more.
"One of the joys of the City of London Festival is its ability to uncover such more or less hidden gems, and the fill them with music." Evening Standard, 2011
"No festival in the country has a greater wealth of outstanding venues at its disposal than the City of London, with all the churches, guild halls and open spaces of the Square Mile available for concerts, lectures and outdoor events." The Guardian, 2011
Date: 23rd June – 26th July 2013
Website: issuu.com
Website: colf.org


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In their own subconscious mind they become the policeman that they themselves hate so much.
There's some truth to that, as I believe that traffic cops fail to do their job competently. If they don't do it, someone has to!
I generally don't flash, but if I think your basically asleep at the wheel, particularly bad LLC offenders, then you may get a couple flashes to wake you up.
The typical LLC doesn't get flashed by me.... it's the really blatant ones.
But passing on the right is the easy way to ameliorate a bad situation and shows maturity.
When easily possible, it makes sense, but it usually does contribute to increasing traffic congestion when you are forced to pass on the right, in addition to having greater speed differentials, which some here think is a big deal.
It's simply safer for faster traffic to pass on the left.
is this from the old days of the first car got zapped by radar by the smokey hiding on the overpass or in the median or behind the bridge railing?
Maybe. But in my experience the smokies have gotten so lazy that they will pull over the vehicle in back because it takes too much energy and time to chase down the fastest car in front. (provided they are all within 5 to 10 MPH of each other and all going 15 or more over the limit).
insane amount of cars with no lights, I stopped counting at around 10. All kinds of stuff from worn old cars to new Cayennes.
Perhaps your sleepless city needs some kind of ongoing public awareness spots on your radio and tv stations about putting headlights on. Citizens in sleepless drink a lot of coffee and should be very aware of things, responsibilities. :P
This evening I talked with the neighbor across the street from our unfortunate Explorer. There are no cars in the street.
Silver Focus - her car, garage
Mustang - his summer car, garage
Black Focus - his car, driveway in front of Mustang
Explorer, son, commuting to college 10 miles away, driveway
Kia - friend, helping move in (gone now)
Taurus - BIL, helping move in (gone now)
While it was nice to have help moving into a new house, it prevented our young (but smarter now) student from parking in the driveway.
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Additionally this discussion is about other lousy drivers we see running our errands or on our commutes. It's not about other posters.
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Observations from being on foot this morning - if the revenue enforcement community would put the energy they shovel into the speeding menace to enforcing laws about turn signals, crosswalks, and phone use, every budget problem could be solved. It seemed every other car was doing something dumb, without a LEO in sight - as they are speedtrapping the busy arterials.
straight from CCR tune, Run Through the Jungle. As USA constitutional right to bear arms means nothing today. There is always the underground to supply the demand. And as Itlady says, you do not know what people in the USA are packing in their car. It takes only one to get the media attention and then they have the power to blow it out of proportion.
This morning saw a Camry make a (n illegal) U-turn - those must have the turning radius of the Titanic, it was pretty comical.
Also a Rav4 gets in a left turn lane, sits at a blinking yellow light, then makes a crazy random right turn from that left turn lane - thankfully there was a gap in traffic or it could have been messy, as the intersection is often busy.
This morning saw a guy I have never seen in my office building before, parking a big white Denali in the garage, early when I arrive, almost no other cars present. Let's just say it took more than one attempt. I think big truck SUVs need license endorsements.
Driving home got behind an old woman in an Optima running beside an old man in a RAV4. Both were going 29 in a 35, with a line behind them.
On foot, saw a black rental Avalon run a light pretty harshly - a good 20 seconds after red. Only luck prevented a crash. Also saw a woman holding a phone in her left hand, trying to steer her Prius around a 90 degree corner with the right hand, using short jerky movements - insane.


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Erin Sullivan received the Dorothy Donnelly Service Award in 2008. The work Erin did to make Masters swimmers attending the USA Swimming Olympic Trials feel welcome was impressive. Months in advance she posted information on the USMS discussion forums and contacted swimmers she knew were attending. She organized workout space for each day of the trials, convinced the Nebraska LMSC to cover the cost of pool time, and lined up coaches to cover the workouts. In addition to workouts, Erin provided the more than 40 Masters attendees with a list of area restaurants and contact information for other Masters swimmers in town.
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This week, New York Governor David Paterson signed the Wage Theft Protection Act [1] into law, ending a long grassroots and legislative campaign to address the myriad ways workers are routinely cheated out of a fair day's pay by their employers, all in direct conflict with federal and state wage and hour laws. The problem is widespread, and of colossal proportions in many low-wage industries, including the garment, retail, and service sectors. A comprehensive study [2] of New York City low-wage workers conducted by the National Employment Law Project found [3]21% of workers were paid less than the state's minimum wage; 77% did not receive mandatory time-and-a-half pay when they put in overtime work; and 69% didn't receive any extra pay they were promised for coming in to work early or staying late after their shift. Unscrupulous New York City employers cheat workers out of $18.4 million a week - adding up to nearly $1 billion in annual lost wages in New York City alone. In fact, wage theft is a crime that affects the bottom line for hard-working individuals and their families - as well as the state budget and all taxpayers - at a time when states are confronting historic budget deficits.
The Wage Theft Prevention Act was enacted after a long and sustained campaign led by Make the Road New York [4], a grassroots immigrant organization; the Retail Action Project [5], a group that organizes retail workers; the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store [6]Union [6]United [7] Food and Commercial Workers [7] (RWDSU), and the (UFCW). New York now joins Illinois [8], which passed a broad wage theft law earlier this year. Other wage theft victories in 2010 include:
Campaigns [13] are also underway in several states and localities, including Little Rock, Arkansas and throughout Florida. Spurred by the prospect of recouping critical payroll tax revenue as they seek to address budget shortfalls, municipal and state governments are increasingly pursuing local wage theft ordinances and state-level laws. These proposals are often relatively inexpensive for state governments, and generally focus on using existing state labor agencies and mechanisms to increase and enforce penalties imposed on employers who commit wage theft as well as allow workers to sue their employers for back pay and other workplace violations. Increasing enforcement and penalties against employers who defraud workers and by extensiion the government effectively removes any incentive for businesses to not play by the rules and pay their workers in states where fines were previously (and perversely) extremely low.
Helpful messaging on this issue includes:
As states seek vehicles and opportunities to protect workers' rights and economic development vehicles to improve the current economic climate, pursuing wage theft legislation will likely continue to be a critical tool.
Full Resources from thisArticleNational Employment Law Project - Working Without Laws: A Survey of Employment and Labor Law Violations in New York City [2]
The Albany Times Union - Wages Belong to the Workers [3]
Progressive States Network - Wage Law Enforcement State Trend: Illinois Becomes Most Recent State To Crack Down on Wage Theft [8]
Interfaith Worker Justice - www.wagetheft.org [13] [14]
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