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A hearty congratulations to all on finishing a fantastic first trimester together! Progress reports are done, our Viking Quest history event was amazing, our kids are growing, and we're all learning a ton. We are truly thankful for all of our families, teachers, and staff that make up this special community, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude for all of you who keep our school going strong. Thank you!
As we head into Thanksgiving break, Down Home wishes you and your family a week full of gratitude and joy, and hopes you find time to slow down a bit, and enjoy connecting with loved ones.
Down Home will be taking next week off too – see you back here in December. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Our Handwriting Workshops are coming up the week after we get back from Thanksgiving – have you signed up?
Perhaps you don't often think about handwriting, but we hope these workshops will inspire you to get excited about this subject! We want to encourage proper letter formation and neat penmanship as part of our classical curriculum. Students who can write comfortably, legibly, and quickly are better able to spend their time and effort on the content and style of their writing. This will serve them well in many areas of life where assessments are based on written work, especially in a timed situation. And even in our modern age, handwriting is an important communication skill – those who can write quickly and neatly have an advantage.
Our guest, Jan McCloskey from The Handwriting Clinic, will be giving a series of workshops on various handwriting topics such as beginning printing, cursive, and improving legibility. You don't need to have a preschool or kinder student to benefit from these, either – there's something for every age, from preschool through 12th grade! This is a special opportunity to work with a true expert in the field, who has developed the handwriting program that we use here at SLOCA.
So what's the big deal about this handwriting expert and the First Strokes program? This is our third year using First Strokes as part of our school's Kinder curriculum, and we have found it to be an effective program for teaching handwriting because it uses multisensory techniques and consistent habits for letter formation to teach handwriting to all students. A few parents (many of them teachers, too), offered their thoughts on the First Strokes handwriting program:
I am a serious fan of First Strokes. Esther's handwriting was so neat in kindergarten, and I even used it to "correct" some of Abe's writing when he was in Primary. I think the various levels (beginning with large arm movements and gradually working to smaller movements and then to paper) really help develop the correct letters, and it's done in such a kid-friendly way. They learn to spot their own errors and think it's fun to circle their best letters. I have even been using their cursive program and Abe's cursive is pretty darn nice looking (and I didn't even help him with it!).
~Joy Newman, parent of four children, Track A
{photo by Joy Newman}
As a teacher I can say hands down, this is the best handwriting I've seen in all my years of teaching 1st grade (and this is my 15th class).
~ Jennifer Perneel, Primary teacher and parent of two children, Track B
The First Strokes program was a big hit for us. Last year, we really enjoyed all the hands on activities to develop the fine motor skills. Now, Lyla is conscientious about her printing, both how each letter looks and how her sentence appears on the page. We loved working through First Strokes and are pleased with the results. I think Lyla has an ingrained sense that her work should be lovely and she has a real understanding of how each letter should look so she can and does judge for herself. She proclaims excitedly when her work is beautiful and self corrects when it is less than so.
~ Lisa Ann Dillon, Intermediate teacher and parent of two children, Track A
{photo by Lisa Ann Dillon}
The results of implementing First Strokes in our kindergarten program has far surpassed my expectations. Each child has the opportunity to build fine motor skills, learn how to hold writing utensils correctly, properly place and form all letters, as well as write sentences with beautiful penmanship, all while having fun. It really is a joy to send confident kindergarteners on to primary ready to focus on the beautiful language and content of copywork without being bogged down by the mechanics of handwriting. Two thumbs up for First Strokes!
~ Mary Knudson, Kindergarten Lead Teacher and Educational Consultant, and parent of two children, Track A
It's exciting to see the overwhelmingly positive response to this handwriting program, and we couldn't be more thrilled to have Jan McCloskey come and teach us more. Here at SLO Classical we want to keep offering great learning and training opportunities like this to our parents, teachers, and students. We hope to see you at one or more of these valuable workshops!
All workshops will be held in the Grace Church Founder's Hall (1350 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo). Sessions are priced separately, but there is a 25% discount on two or more sessions per family. This is also open to the public so invite your non-SLOCA friends!
Here once again is the schedule and descriptions of the workshops:
This two-hour class is designed for teachers and parents. Attendees will be taught the benefits of learning cursive, as well as how to teach cursive to children in a way that aids in good visual memory and increases speed while maintaining legibility.
SLOCA families: $25, plus $18 for optional workbook
Community members: $35, plus $18 for optional workbook
This full-day class is designed for teachers, parents, and students. This interactive class will have attendees learning the importance and how-to's of a proper pencil grasp, as well as techniques to improve legibility (of letters and numbers) without having to rework through a handwriting program.
SLOCA families: $60/family, plus $18 for required workbook
Community members: $75/family, plus $18 for required workbook
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This afternoon class is designed for teachers, parents, and students. During this interactive class, attendees will learn techniques to improve legibility (of letters and numbers) without having to rework through a handwriting program.
SLOCA families: $25, plus $5 for materials
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This full-day class is designed for teachers and parents. During this engaging and interactive class, attendees can expect to learn how to teach a proper pencil grasp, incorporate fine motor activities into their existing curriculum, as well as how to teach handwriting using multi-sensory techniques.
SLOCA families: $60/family
Community members: $75/family
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I couldn't resist - this recipe looks like a fun and dramatic addition to any Thanksgiving meal! I must clarify that I haven't personally made this yet, but please let me know if you do, and how it turns out. This will be my last pumpkin-related food post this year, I promise. But hey, how often during the year would you make this?
One 3- to 4-pound cheese pumpkin
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 leek, halved and thinly sliced
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Using a paring knife, cut a tapered circle around the stem of the pumpkin (as if you were making a jack-o'-lantern). Remove the top of the pumpkin and trim any stringy bits. Scoop out the pumpkin seeds with a spoon and discard (or save, if desired).
3. Place the rosemary, thyme and sliced leek in the cavity of the pumpkin. Pour in the chicken stock and season with black pepper. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, then replace the top of the pumpkin.
4. Transfer the whole pumpkin to the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven until the exterior of the pumpkin is golden brown and shiny, and the flesh inside is very tender, 1½ to 2 hours. (If the exterior is browning too quickly, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F.)
5. Remove the pumpkin from the oven and take off the top. To serve the soup, scoop several spoonfuls of pumpkin flesh from the inside, place in a bowl and top with a ladleful of broth. Finish with more pepper and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Watch the video to learn how it's done:
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If you've walked into our library or any of our classrooms, you've likely seen the beautiful displays of student art hanging on the walls. Art is taught and woven into our program at every level, and our kids benefit from learning with a different part of their brains when they create art.
In class, our younger kids often participate in directed drawing (or guided drawing), where the teacher breaks down a picture into smaller steps and guides the kids line by line through the creative process. It's a wonder to walk into a Primary classroom, like the one above for example, and see a wall of "Leif the Lucky" portraits. They were clearly done together, yet each one is unique.
Directed drawing is a fun, engaging way to build artistic confidence in children – they see their finished product and feel proud of their accomplishment. ("I drew that!") If you ever find yourself wanting to do directed drawing with your kids at home, we have a few tips and resources to share with you today. Mrs. Fragasso, one of our Primary teachers, has the following advice on how she guides the kids in her classes:
Another interesting tip is to use a black sharpie, rather than a pencil. This helps kids not to focus on erasing or making something perfect, becase when they get critical then the left side of the brain is taking over, not the creative side. If you mess up, you just turn that into part of the picture. It also helps to use good quality materials, not because we have to have "the best," but because it makes the whole experience more enjoyable and often easier.
You can take any picture or portrait and use the above tips to help guide your child through creating their own version of it. But let's say you're not so sure of your own artistic skills or aren't quite up to guiding kids through drawing lessons, but they love to draw and want to draw more often. Thankfully there are always quality resources out there to help!
Here are a couple of YouTube channels with directed drawing videos:
And since we've been studying Vikings, here's How to Draw a Viking Ship – this lesson isn't as step-by-step, but many kids would be able to get the idea. This teacher has more lessons on his site as well.
You can always search Pinterest or Google for "directed drawing" or "guided drawing" and get more options, from simple to complex.
There are also many quality books available to purchase, with step-by-step drawing instructions, such as the Dover How To Draw series, Ed Emberley's books, and Draw Write Now books. If you have a favorite drawing book or series, please share in the comments below!
So when you're looking for activities to keep the kids engaged over the upcoming holiday breaks, why not let your child's inner artist come out? You might even want to join in and draw alongside them… it can be surprisingly fun and relaxing!
Today's Magical Moment was one of the most magical EVER for some of our students. After our fabulous fundraising evening with Gary Schmidt a few weeks ago, our UMS and high school students were treated to a wonderful and unique opportunity – Dr. Schmidt came to SLOCA that Friday to conduct writing workshops with these two groups. How amazing that our students had the chance to work with and be encouraged by this talented yet humble award-winning author!
Latin teacher Pamela Gerhardt attended the UMS workshop, and today we have her thoughts on this memorable experience, along with photos and a few student testimonials:
Several students offered their comments as well:
"I took the middle school writing workshop led by Gary Schmidt, and it was so great! I think everyone that went to it thought the same thing. He was very funny and made us think about what goes into writing extremely detailed and interesting characters. He gave us examples and showed us how a character walks, positions themselves while sitting or standing, and how they say hello and goodbye can actually tell you a lot about who the person is. Even though how someone says hello is just a minor detail, it is these small things that make a story more interesting to read. He also left us with the words "What if..." on the whiteboard. Now that we had our detailed characters imagined, what if... aliens landed? What if... their mother perished? What if... ? I am currently writing a short story that I hope to submit to Hanging Lantern, and when I was working on it the other day, I found myself asking "what if?" about one of the characters. So I know that the workshop has already helped me as a writer."
~ Quinn Ferrarini, 7th grade, Track A
"Gary Schmidt is such an incredible writer, but above all he is an inspiration. His workshop was an eye-opener to a different approach to story writing. He took us through an intriguing and insightful way to "gather" our thoughts for any piece of writing we wish to start. I thoroughly enjoyed his workshop, and left anxious to try out some new techniques."
"I really liked the idea that he had to bring in photos and have us brainstorm some little details about our particular character. I definitely would not have thought to do that myself."
~ Sam Babb, 8th grade, Track A
"Gary Schmidt was really down-to-earth and great with kids (not the stereotypical high-strung author!)"
~ Sierra Cox, 7th grade, Track B4
"It was a great experience. I love the way that Gary presented the workshop. And it definitely helped my writing in the form of character development."
~ Jonah Jenkins, 7th grade, Track A
"I LOVED Gary. He was both witty and warm, rather grandfatherly, and made me think about things I never would have thought about otherwise."
~ Sage Theule, Senior
"I learned that classical books are important because they ask questions that apply to life."
~ Cormic Calloway, Freshman
"I really appreciated how Gary Schmidt took us seriously, and seemed genuinely interested in what we were saying. He considered everyone's opinions and seemed to care about each one of us as people."
~ Hannah Thompson, Sophomore
"Gary was super kind and really made an effort to include us all in the conversation. He really cares about students and their writing endeavors, and he inspired me to love writing and to want to write more."
~ Kate Bischoff, Freshman
One of our middle school students also wanted to share her thoughts after attending the fundraiser event, our "To Be or Not to Be" evening with Gary Schmidt:
Many thanks to you, Gary, for coming all the way out to California to inspire our parents, teachers, and most of all, our kids. It was an absolute pleasure to hear you speak and to spend time with you, and we are so grateful for the time you invested in our students here at SLO Classical Academy!
Thank you also to Pamela Gerhardt for writing about this workshop for us, and to all the students who shared their thoughts!
Welcome to Down Home, San Luis Obispo Classical Academy's blog! We are a classical school offering options to make education work for families. We have a full hybrid program for grades K-8, which means two days at school with three days of home education, all days following the classical model and curricula carefully laid out by the school. We also have a four day program available for grades 5-8. Our high school students attend school three days each week. This blog is meant to support and encourage on the home front because in so many ways, the heart of what happens at SLO Classical Academy happens down home. Semper discentes - always learning together.
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Speak no evil: Children in Need will make 'passing reference' to Jimmy Savile scandal but not mention his name
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The BBC's annual Children in Need fundraiser tomorrow evening will make passing reference to Jimmy Savile scandal but not name the disgraced for presenter by name, according to the BBC.
Terry Wogan will present the show, which raised a record £46m last year, in what is being widely interpreted as a test of public support for the Corporation in the wake of revelations of Savile's abuse of children, Newsnight's broadcast of false allegations against a Tory peer, the resignation of Director General George Entwhistle and the "stepping aside" of a number of senior figures.
'There will be some kind of reference to recent events that have been covered in the Press quite extensively,' a BBC insider told the Guardian. 'It will also say that Children in Need does and always has supported children who were the victims of abuse and will continue to support the amazing work that these charities do.
It is customary for high-profile stars to perform on the evening in aid of children's charities both in Britain and abroad. This year Sir Alan Sugar will appear in a special edition of Eastenders, bands One Direction and Girls Aloud will sing (the latter having recorded this year's Children in Need single, 'Something New') and a bevy of Olympics and Paralympics heroes will also perform. The show will also include special editions of Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing and Top Gear.
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The UK Giving Report 2012 revealed that donations to charity have fallen by 20 per cent, or £2.3bn when adjusted for inflation, perhaps in part because of Britain's double-dip recession.
Separately, a YouGov survey published on Tuesday found the number of people who trust BBC journalists to tell the truth has fallen by 13 per cent in the past fortnight alone. Traditionally, Children in Need includes several reports by established BBC journalists and presenters.
A BBC spokesman said: "Our aim this year, like every year, is to raise as much money as possible and we are on track to raise millions to help change lives of disadvantaged children across the UK.
"BBC Children in Need has a strong track record of funding projects with a specific focus on supporting children and young people who are at risk of, or have experienced, some form of sexual abuse.
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Wogan will be joined by presenters Fearne Cotton, Tess Daly, and Nick Grimshaw of Radio 1, for this year's production. Children in Need has raised £650 since its first broadcast in 1980.
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It's hard to put into words how amazing it was to visit a place I've been dreaming of since I was a little girl listening to my grandmother talk about her home. Instead, I'll put it into pictures. Lots of pictures. This is only the first three days of our Honeymoon. Days 4-12 still to come.
Photographer friends, about 90% of these photos were shot on the Fuji X100. It is one hell of a travel camera.
Day 1: Arrival in Glasgow. Kelvingrove Museum. Lots of breakfast. Recovering from the wedding and jet-lag at Glasgow 15. A cat in the window. Chips.
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Let it Snow is the last book by John Green I need to read-I definitly recommend ALL his books, I'm just starting Maureen Johnson but I loved The Name of the Star and I'm starting 13 Little Blue Envelopes DFTBA
by DeafNotDeath on 4/16/2012 2:17:08 PM
I loved Ex-mas, its so funny! I don't really like short story books, but i may read these because i usually like whatever GL reviews
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"Mistletoe" and "Ex-mas" both sound AWESOME!
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I like the sound of Ex-mas. It gets my attention right away, and I think about what it could be about.
by luckykel on 12/11/2011 11:38:39 PM
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Charley's Steak House - Tampa
- Address:
4444 W Cypress St
Tampa, FL 33607Neighborhood:
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SteakhousePrice: $31 to $50
Charley's Steak House - Tampa
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.charleyssteakhouse.com/
- Phone: (813) 353-9706
- Hours of Operation:
Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10pm
Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse
- Executive Chef: Scott Trepanier
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wine
A word from Charley's Steak House - Tampa
Charley's Steak House is owned by the Woodsby family and has operated in Florida since 1974. Charley's serves only three-year-old USDA prime and choice Angus steers, aging them four to six weeks for tenderness & flavor and hand-cutting the steaks daily to ensure consistent quality. The steaks are then flame-broiled over Florida citrus and oak wood in a custom-built pit at 1200º searing in the tantalizing taste that has made Charley's the #1 steakhouse in America every year since 2007! Charley's philosophy of providing only the finest extends from the kitchen to the wine cellar. The wine list approaches 1000 selections from scores of exceptional wineries around the globe. Charley's has been recognized with numerous awards including "Best of Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator magazine, DiRōNA and Orlando Magazine's" Best Steak House & Best Old Favorite". Charley's has been creating fans from around the world for nearly 40 years. We look forward to having you become a fan soon!Continued
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275 reviews since July 29, 2014
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- Always go to Charley's when in TampaBusinessTravellerDined on 11/23/2014Whenever I am in Tampa on business or leisure, I always go to Charley's for a steak. The quality of the meats are impeccable, and I love the unique flavor from cooking on their blend of woods including Florida citrus. The service is great, the wait staff is very professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. They really make you feel welcome. The menu has improved with broader selections and the prices are well worth the value received. There are some fabulous specials, including the special 20 ounce filet with lobster tails for two people. They divide it up for you at the table according to your preference. Of all the steakhouses in the east, Charley's is the best!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- My new favorite restaurant!KarenDined on 11/22/2014My family and I enjoyed dining at this restaurant enormously. Everything was cooked to perfection and the service was impeccable. We will return as often as possible and will recommend Charley's to everyone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great has become even Greater !JerrDined on 11/22/2014Always been great stealk and seafood but they are always trying to make it even better .We love the newer Bourbon selectionsSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious Steak - best in areaGr8foodDined on 11/22/2014We have dined at Charleys for several years. The quality and perfection of their steaks keeps us coming back. The service is fantastic- very attentive but not overbearing. I love the ambiance - each room has a different feel to it. And. They've recently added a wood grilled Caesar Salad to the menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Food, Questionable CallsRobbDined on 11/19/2014It would take something REALLY bad to get me to dislike Charley's.The food is always spot-on. I will advise people not to be shy about requesting to be reseated if you have a large party. Twice now I've had 15+ people and we have been seated at one large, long table that maroons people at the ends feeling like outcasts. Do better, Charley's! Also, the wine list. I never expected to dislike a wine from Charley's, but this time around, I did. The server was kind enough to remove the glass from my check. However, when I told him of how much I disliked the wine, he commented, "Yeah, not many people like it." What?! Take it off the menu! To be extra fair, he made a great "runner up" recommendation that I enjoyed and had two additional glasses after the first.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not so much.OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 11/19/2014First time my husband and I have been there. At the hostess stand they did not ask if we had a reservation. Drinking sodas while working.Too young for this venue. Salad and bisque were good. I had stone crabs-no complaint. My husband had a steak and we both have had better. The martini was marginal-Cosmo. The side was too salty. We prefer Capital Grille or Hyde Park Steak house. We will not return nor would we recommend. Waste of time and money. On an up note-the server "Frias" was well prepared regarding the menu and attentive without being intrusive. The bar seemed lively. Too bad, I was looking forward to it.
- Will not go back!DisappointedDined on 11/14/2014When we arrived the place was packed, which normally is a good sign of things to come. We hadn't been to Charley's for many years, so we went back to celebrate my 70th birthday! And what did I get for my birthday? A candle stuck in our desert. A drink costs $20? Good grief! The food was very good, however, but not worth the price. Salads were good. The veal chop and shrimp were prepared perfectly and tasted great. The asparagus was VERY disappointing. But, the booth seats were, to say the least, uncomfortable. They moved us from our first booth to another, and while better, was still not as comfortable as it should have been for a restaurant charging these kinds of prices. Our waitress was attentive without being hovering. We don't mind paying top dollar for a great meal and experience, but this was just OK.
- Great restaurant only gripe is...tlrussellDined on 11/14/2014The two person booths are really uncomfortable. Seats are small. Steak was awesome.I would recommend this to a friend.
- excellent food great serviceHappypersonDined on 11/13/2014It was our first time at Charlie's. Very well manage of the table, Suzi our server had a great knowledge of the menu and recomeded the perfect wine for our steak, I personally had the Angus Ribeye and it was one of the best steaks I ever had , we will definitely go back . Thanks for the great food and awesome service .. David Torres.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, tight seatingOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/13/2014can't complain on the food, good stuff, prepared right. Sat in a booth in the back and while not a big guy, it felt very constrained. It was afixed to the wall, so it wasn't moving. The chocolate cake dessert was good, but not sure worth the $10+. The service was quick and nice. The soda was flat and instead of offering to change out / add carbonation, I was given a different soda. while this solved the issue, I would prefer the problem fixed.I would recommend this to a friend.
- World class steak house does not disappoint!CheeseDined on 11/13/2014Simply outstanding service and food!! We arrived before the 5 PM opening (we had a 5 PM reservation) but were not turned away. Our expectations were exceeded when we were treated like valued guests and allowed to have glasses of wine at the bar! We ate at the bar and the service by Erik, our primary server, was amazing in terms of wine suggestions and food choices. Staffers Gary, Mike, and Gabi also served us and were most professional and very accommodating. Charley's is most highly recommended for a world-class dining experience!! 5 plus stars!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The Best!!jkwcicDined on 11/8/2014We just love Charlie's. It's our favorite place to go with our best friends or something special as a couple. Food is outstanding. Love the crab cake appetizer!! Service is excellent.Special Features:
- Dinner for four.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/7/2014The meat was excellent as were the appetizers. The salad was not my favorite - I do not care for grilled Caesar salads. Dessert was good. Service was excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place for steak!chrisdwDined on 11/7/2014I took my fiancé here for her birthday as she had mentioned it was her favorite place,I had never been. The service was very fast and friendly, the ambiance was great and the steaks were amazing! Would definitely recommend for special occasions.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Steak in TampaandreaDined on 11/6/2014The steaks were grilled perfectly with a 'Pittsburgh' char. They were tender and perfectly spiced. The service was superb, knowledgeable and responsive. They noise level can be a bit high so ask for a table away from the bar.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great for anniversariesMedtech75Dined on 11/6/2014This was a recommendation and an excellent one at that. My family love Charley's and that means dinner and the service. Our steaks were top notch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great steakawesomeDined on 11/5/2014I have been to every Charley's steakhouse and I am never disapppointed! the steak is always of great quality, prepared to perfection. I will continue to dine here whenever I am in town.Special Features:
- Business dinnerCK42Dined on 11/2/2014It's been a long time since I've been to Charley's, but the quality is as good as I remember. Everyone in my party said the steaks were outstanding. It is pricey though, which is to be expected at a high end steak house.Special Features:
- WowedravenousreaderDined on 11/2/2014Dinner was amazing. Getting to see all the steaks before ordering and learning about T-bones and Porterhouses being the same just cut differently was really cool. Amazing service. I didn't expect it to be as good as it was. I was wrong. Thank you for a wonderful eveningSpecial Features:
- Great RestaurantcharmaineVIPDined on 11/1/2014Food, service & atmosphere was awesome. Overall great dining experience. Couldn't have been betterSpecial Features:
- ExcellentWilliamDined on 11/1/2014It was my first time and it was EXCELLENT!!! The service was spot on and the food was absolutely amazing!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AcceptableDisapintedDined on 11/1/2014The service was so so. The food as it comes to premium stakes was average in comparison to the competition (Burns or Capital Grill and even Ruth Chris) yet the price was the same. The stake arriving at the table seemed to have waited on the counter to be delivered. It was barely warm. I would not celebrate a special occasion at this eatery.Special Features:
- Probably won't go back......BeefeaterDined on 10/31/2014The steak and service were just what I expected. Good. It was the sides and sauces, where they really fell apart. If I order a steak "ala Oscar", I ecpect to see a nice piece of king crab and some asparagus spears on top of the steak that should include a hollandaise sauce. Not so here. Not quite sure what was on top, but it wasn't what I described above. The sides were over cooked. I will say that the server was very gracious and removed the Oscar charge from the bill. All in all, the overall experience did not live up to the hype or expectations.Special Features:
- sambroDined on 10/31/2014Everything was truly great. Asparagus undercooked, much to firm and ends not trimmed back far enough. Please do not this as an overall complaint.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bill KOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/29/2014This is by far one of the best steakhouses in the country. The food, atmosphere and service are outstanding. I would strongly recommend Charlie's to anyone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Meal in Tampa!TampaLoverDined on 10/27/2014I read great reviews about this restaurant online, and it did not disappoint! The food was amazing, the service was incredible, it was a beautiful establishment...I feel like I just can't say enough great things about this place! William was our server and he was polite, knowledgeable about the menu and the area, and so friendly! He really made our dinner enjoyable. We also got to meet Steve, one of the managers, to tell him how great the service was! I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fancy date night, or just someone looking for a darn good steak.Special Features:
- Grilled does not mean burnt and dryOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/27/2014Ambience and wait staff were very good. Food was over grilled and dried out. Swordfish was burnt and dried out. Ribeye steak was ordered well but came out the first time somewhere between medium rare and medium. We sent the order back and it came back totally burnt and dried out. The steak was not butterflied as expected when ordering well done and because it took so long before the steak was returned the second time, we just paid and left. We did let the wait staff know we were unhappy with our food and she did apologize. This was an expensive mistake to take our out of state family to for a fine dinner.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/25/2014I think a higher level of a dress code needs to be enforced. People walking in there with t shirts and flip flops robs the establishment of its class.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good as usualJohnRDined on 10/25/2014great food excellent service. Loud noise group was the only negativeI would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing food and ambienceBigfanDined on 10/24/2014Charley's was exactly what I hoped for and then some. The smell of the wood grill as you walk in is only the beginning. From great cocktails and craft beer to the best calamari, each part of the meal was better than the last. The display and explanations of the steaks by the waiter was helpful. And they were the two best Kansas city and New York strips we've ever had. And the wait staff were great too. Definitely will go back again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- worth the money...you WILL go againcharleysfanDined on 10/21/2014I have always heard what great steaks Charleys serves so my husband and I splurged for our anniversary and made a reservation. Unbelievable. From our server...who was very knowledgeable about the menu and not stuffy about it..to the melt in your mouth filet with the Oscar topping. We will absolutely go again. Its fine dining minus the tuxedo.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Greatly DisappointingEasy2pleaseDined on 10/21/2014At first it appeared to be the high-end restaurant we expected. The service was excellent; the wine list excellent. We were disturbed by, but accepting of, a family with an infant having a crying fit nearby. But the shocking disappointment was being served a strip steak and a $90 rib eye both of which had gristle in every bite. Dinner for two, with the very good Seared Rare Tuna Sashimi appetizer, a glass of wine, and one cocktail totaled $254, including the tip. I can't imagine returning.Special Features:
- DisappointedItzFritzDined on 10/20/2014This is only the 2nd time I've dined here. The 1st was this past June for my birthday. I had the best Filet Mignon I had ever had. This time I took my girlfriend there for her birthday. She ordered a Bleu Cheese Stuffed Filet Mignon (medium). I ordered the Filet Mignon(medium) and Lobster Tail. Her steak arrived at the table with no bleu cheese and my steak arrived well-done (very little pink, no red). I was disappointed that the best part of my meal was the potatoes and bread.I would recommend this to a friend.
- One of my favorite spotsCharleysDined on 10/18/2014Great staff, service and food and wine...great place I would highly recommend it in Tampa Must visitSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Evening - Great SteakOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/18/2014We found this great steak house a few years ago when our go-to steak place (Berns) was booked up. A truly great find. Great steaks, superb service and friendly staff. A really fun place. If you like shrimp cocktail you'll find none better. GIGANTIC shrimp - fantastic presentation and only $13.50.Special Features:
- Love CharleysSteakAficionadoDined on 10/18/2014Always great food and good service; steaks always cooked to perfection and melt in your mouth!Special Features:
- DisappointingjustluvetoeatDined on 10/17/2014I'm sorry, but the Food was not as good as it used to. :( best thing was friendly server and nice tasty drinks.
- Worth The Moneyzgoldberg5Dined on 10/16/2014The Charley's staff knows how to make dining a great time. When we first got there, our waiter was very nice and promptly took drink orders. Ordering did take a bit longer then I would have liked, but not a crazy amount of time. The waiter also explained all cuts of meat and went over the menu with us, which was very helpful. We both got 12 oz. Filets, and they were amazing. Great flavor! I would recommend this cut @ medium well. Dessert was also tasty. Between drink, salads, entres, dessert, and a tip, the total came to about $200.00 for two. While this is expensive, trust me, you won't regret it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Poor excuse for a steak houseappreciatesgoodfoodDined on 10/15/2014Every aspect of the experience was horrible. Valet parking was a joke. The hostess attempted to seat us in an empty room two rooms away from any other diners. Our appetizers -lobster bisque came out ice cold. Was reheated in a microwave, having breaded lobster, broth that was pathetic. To their credit, bread rolls were good. Entrees were average - filet mignon was average. Side dish - Lobster mac and cheese was not flavorful. Was surprised that restaurant manager didn't stop by and check on us - but not unexpected because of the overall poor overpriced atmosphere. I would liken the experience to a bad dinning experience at a low end steak house. Do yourself a favor, avoid this place!
- Always wanted to go here.DaverDined on 10/14/2014We were always wanting to go here. Usually we do Flemmings. This night on an unexpected flight cancellation and the subsequent overnight stay and the need to eat we decided this was the night. The entire resturant machine was spectacular. The general flow inside the building and ambiance was 5 stars. Our food was close to being perfect except for my steak. It was the small filet. It was acceptable and not returnable but I was expecting a better steak experience. It was cooked to perfection but not a melt in my mouth meal. However, my wife's meal was! The wine list was too! In fact we purchased two $100.00 certificates to get the free steak knives which we were going to buy but discovered the gift certificate deal and was pleased to use it!Special Features:


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I thank the European Parliament members for their contributions. I just want to clarify something with Mr Coburn. We might express different political views, but does he agree that we should support the concept of a digital single market in Europe because it will support growth and competitiveness?
Good morning, colleagues. It is nice to see you.
According to the European Commission, 90 per cent of jobs in Europe will by 2020 require some form of digital skills, and I was pleased to see the connected digital single market being one of Mr Juncker's 10 priorities. I would be grateful to hear the panel's views on that. Two aspects are of specific interest to me; the first is the progress on making digital connectivity and broadband infrastructure more competitive, and the second is the digital skills agenda. In that respect, a European Commission report published in only the past few weeks has highlighted that digital competency, particularly among youngsters, needs to be improved.
First of all, in that case, do you support the aims and objectives of the digital single market, and do you think that it contributes to jobs, growth and competitiveness? Secondly, how can we improve our youngsters' skills and competencies, particularly in this digital age?
Let us remember that an additional £100 million has gone into supporting health and social care partnerships and so on. One issue that came up at the committee is the integration of local data to help to manage the processes better. Page 3 of the Government response refers to the rather catchily titled health and social care data integration and intelligence project, which will
"enable every local authority to link social care data with health data".
An issue that comes up from time to time is about how the different systems in areas of responsibility that were previously sort of independent are now coming together. Of course, it is a burden to bring together the data to manage that. I am pleased to see that comment, but I do not underestimate the difficulty that that could involve, particularly when, for example, general practitioner systems across Scotland are different and are all over the place. I wonder how the health boards and local authorities will proceed with that. I am happy to keep an eye on that and get progress reports as things develop. That is a crucial issue—it is about data management and doing it correctly for patients.
I add a comment based on examples that, although they are not similar to the case in point, raise the same issues of governance and accountability. Putting guidance in place does not guarantee that people will implement or even read it, and we have seen a few examples of that over the years. Ultimately, how can we make the boards of colleges accountable so that we can ensure that they practice and put in place the guidance that is issued to them? We expect them to do it and we hope that they will do it, but how do we make sure that they do it? We would hate to think that something like this could occur again without any line of accountability.
Okay. This is my very last point, convener. Mr Pryce mentioned that we need to be in at the beginning, before the next change in 2020. I have a general question on that. When the EU thinks that it is about to make a major political change that will clearly have an impact on the systems and processes that will need to deliver and drive that change, how can we engage better at the system level to ensure that the political decision makers are fully aware of what they are doing and the impact that it will have on the systems that are required to carry through those policies? This seems to be a classic case of politicians making a decision and not being fully aware of the impact that it will have on the systems that are required to deliver the outcomes of that decision.
Thanks for that summary, which was very helpful and fair. You mentioned that user acceptance testing has been completed. Who are the users and who else needs to be involved in the process of acceptance testing? I presume, from your comments, that the Commission needs to have some oversight of the systems to check that they are fit for purpose and will deliver what we think they should deliver.
Is it reasonable to ask you whether any of that complexity could have been anticipated—and if so, how much—given the political discussions about the CAP that were happening within the European Union? It was expected that there were going to be changes. You mentioned the 20-year-old IT system, which, in my experience, does only what it always did and nothing else. Is it fair to ask you how prepared we might, should or could have been for some of the changes that came our way?
I raised the problem of changes to requirements and specifications the last time, and I would like to pick up on one or two of those issues with you. It is probably unusual for witnesses to receive a sympathetic hearing at the Public Audit Committee of the Scottish Parliament, but I have sympathy because of what you appear to be facing. There is nothing worse for a software engineer who is trying to design a system than to discover that it is growing arms and legs as they work through the process and the difficulties that that can cause.
Mr Dickson, in your opening remarks you said that sound IT systems are a requirement for qualification for payments. Have we complied with what the EU requires of us now to enable the process to continue smoothly and for the payments to be made?
We know that the prevalence of food banks has expanded ridiculously in the UK. I do not know what the position is in relation to food banks elsewhere in the European Union—I do not know whether other countries are experiencing the same problem. That is obviously connected to poverty. I would be very interested to get a European perspective on the matter.
I return to the issue of poverty, which Rod Campbell raised. Some of the figures are pretty frightening. According to the European Union's own statistics, in 2010, 80 million people were, in the EU's terminology, at risk of living in poverty and social exclusion; it is now 122 million.
According to a European Union document that I am looking at here, the target is to reduce the figure by 20 million over the next six years. That hardly seems ambitious, given the extent of the problem. I am not absolutely certain what our role might be, but I am interested in seeing what the committee can do to get a handle on the issue. I know that the European Union has strategies and initiatives to try to tackle it, but I would like to go into the issue in a bit more in depth to see what is going on, what those initiatives are and how we can perhaps influence them a bit more than we have done to date.
The "Brussels Bulletin" says:
"In the UK, 24.8% of the population is at risk of poverty"
or social exclusion. Many of those people will be in poverty, never mind being "at risk of poverty". At some future stage, perhaps the committee could do a broader paper on poverty issues and how they impact on communities, not just in Scotland but throughout the European Union. I would be very interested to do a wee bit more work on that.
That the Parliament congratulates the student president of Ayrshire College, Angela Alexander, on what it considers an outstanding achievement in picking up an array of awards during her graduation ceremony at Kilmarnock's Grand Hall on 7 November 2014; acknowledges that these awards included Sports and Social Science Student of the Year, Overall Student of the Year for the Kilmarnock Campus and an SQA Star Award for College Candidate of the Year presented later the same day at Glasgow Clyde College, all in addition to graduating with an HND in Coaching and Developing Sport; notes that these awards are just the latest that Angela has received following success at the East Ayrshire Active Schools Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony in June and helping Ayrshire College win the Volunteer Champion Award at sportscotland's Scottish Student Sport awards ceremony a week later; considers Angela to be a fantastic role model to both her fellow students and the pupils with whom she volunteered while helping disabled children, and wishes her all the best in completing her honours degree in Sport Studies, which she plans to begin next year.
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Graeme Dey, Dennis Robertson, Joan McAlpine, Hanzala Malik, Bill Kidd, Chic Brodie, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Adam Ingram, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Sandra White
That the Parliament congratulates the head of Grange Academy in Kilmarnock, Fred Wildridge, on winning the Headteacher of the Year award at the 2014 Scottish Education Awards, which were held recently in Glasgow with the prizes presented by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning; understands that, after considering a range of notable candidates from across the country, a shortlist of wonderful candidates was drawn up, which consisted of Fred and the heads of Duloch Campus in Dunfermline and Kildrum Primary School in Cumbernauld; considers that Grange Academy has developed some notable innovations, including the Wee Fir Tree enterprise in Kilmarnock, the promotion of global themes via the Confucius Hub, the promotion of Gaelic and the introduction of Scottish Studies; understands that Grange Academy has established collaborative associations with other schools in Norway, Denmark, Belgium and Sweden and that these, along with the development of its project, The Silk Road, through links with Harvard University and visits from Chinese university orchestras, have made it a leading player on the international stage; acknowledges what it considers the significant contribution made by Fred to the life of everyone at the school and the surrounding community, and wishes him well for a very long and happy retirement.
Supported by: Christina McKelvie, Anne McTaggart, Bill Kidd, Jim Hume, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Roderick Campbell, Annabelle Ewing, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Nigel Don, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Bob Doris, Jim Eadie
That the Parliament congratulates Hurlford United on winning the Scottish Junior Cup at the first attempt at Kilmarnock FC's Rugby Park, defeating fellow Ayrshire rivals, Glenafton Athletic, 3-0 in what it considers an entertaining game; congratulates the manager, Darren Henderson, and all his staff, and further congratulates Hurlford Thistle on winning the Scottish Amateur Cup, making it a fantastic double for Hurlford and Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Alex Rowley, Kenneth Gibson, George Adam, Adam Ingram, Kevin Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Christina McKelvie, Anne McTaggart, Annabelle Ewing, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Jim Eadie, Nigel Don, Bob Doris, Mark McDonald
That the Parliament recognises the success of the Young Scotland's Got Talent campaign, which recently visited Kilmarnock's Grand Hall on 31 March 2014; notes that the event, which is coordinated by former MSP, Hugh O'Donnell and is aimed at providing information and inspiration to young people with learning difficulties and those on the autistic spectrum to recognise their own talents and find employment, was attended by over 300 delegates and exhibitors; acknowledges that it was the 13th such event to have taken place and was widely regarded as the most successful to date; commends the work of staff at East Ayrshire Council, the Grand Hall, Ayrshire College and the Ayrshire voluntary sector in helping make the event a success, and looks forward to hearing about many more equally successful and beneficial events in the future.
Supported by: Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Aileen McLeod, Stuart McMillan, Jackie Baillie, Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Liam McArthur, Christina McKelvie, Christian Allard, Dennis Robertson, Roderick Campbell, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Angus MacDonald, Colin Beattie, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Nigel Don, Colin Keir, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald, Clare Adamson, Bob Doris
That the Parliament congratulates the Kilmarnock-based Brownings the Baker on its recent success at the World Scotch Pie Championships 2014; acknowledges that the competition was held in Dunfermline and is now in its 15th year; notes that what it considers Brownings' world famous Killie pie walked away with the titles of Football Pie of the Year and Best Steak Pie in Scotland; understands that the company also won gold medals for both its chicken and haggis and sweet potato and goat cheese pies and a bronze for its steak and haggis pie, and wishes Brownings all the best in continuing its achievements in future years.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Chic Brodie, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Jim Hume, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, John Wilson, Anne McTaggart, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Angus MacDonald, Margaret McDougall, Clare Adamson, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Sandra White
That the Parliament congratulates the swimmer, Cameron Muir, from Kilmarnock on recording the fastest ever 100 metre breaststroke time for a Scottish 14-year-old; notes that Cameron, who attends Grange Academy, entered the record books at the recent west of Scotland senior championships in Dumfries at which he collected five gold medals and one silver; acknowledges that this achievement sees Cameron rise to the number one ranking spot in the UK after displacing the London Olympian, Craig Benson, from the top of Scotland's all-time order of merit; further notes that Cameron has now been nominated as a baton bearer for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014, and looks forward to seeing him compete for Scotland at future Games as is his ambition.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, Jim Hume, Graeme Pearson, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Hanzala Malik, Jean Urquhart, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Linda Fabiani, John Wilson, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Kevin Stewart, Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald, Dennis Robertson, Stewart Maxwell
That the Parliament recognises the significance of the passing of the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill on 14 November 2013; notes that there are 307 days to go until Scotland decides its constitutional future, and considers that, on 18 September 2014, a Yes vote for independence will bring to an end 307 years of an unequal union, heralding a new dawn for Scotland in a modern world and in equal partnership with the community of independent nations once again.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Christine Grahame, James Dornan, Kenneth Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, John Mason, Bill Kidd, Gordon MacDonald, Nigel Don, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Christina McKelvie, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Linda Fabiani, Aileen McLeod, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir
That the Parliament congratulates Jean Davis and Angela O'Neill from Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock on winning the Services to Women and Children Award and the Leading and Managing for Quality Award respectively at the Scottish Health Awards 2013; considers that the Scottish Health Awards, which were first held in 2010, is the most prestigious and recognised awards ceremony for healthcare professionals in Scotland; notes that Jean and Angela received their awards at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh on 7 November; echoes the awards' endorsement of the wonderful and essential service that it considers Jean, Angela and their fellow healthcare colleagues provide to Scottish society, and wishes both women all the best in continuing their excellent service in future years.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Sandra White, Jamie Hepburn, Mark McDonald
That the Parliament congratulates the Kilmarnock-born author, Willie McIlvanney, on being awarded the Fletcher of Saltoun Award 2013 by the Scotland Alba Saltire Society; notes that the award was accorded by the society "in recognition of an outstanding contribution to Scotland's life and culture via the medium of Scottish literature"; recognises that previous winners of the award, which was established in 1988, include Tom Fleming, George Davie, David Daiches, Robin Jenkins, George Mackay Brown and the former first minister, Donald Dewar; understands that the award ceremony will take place on 25 September 2013 at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow, and looks forward to future generations being entertained and inspired by the novels and poems of a man it considers one of Scotland's greatest authors.
Supported by: Nigel Don, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Patricia Ferguson, Aileen McLeod, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Colin Beattie, Rob Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Adam Ingram, Jackie Baillie, Christian Allard, Jim Hume, Maureen Watt, Fiona McLeod, Mike MacKenzie, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, Chic Brodie, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, George Adam, Kevin Stewart, Jean Urquhart, Gil Paterson, Stewart Maxwell, Linda Fabiani, Clare Adamson, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Colin Keir
That the Parliament congratulates University Hospital Crosshouse volunteers on raising £260,000 for NHS Ayrshire and Arran in 2013; understands that this takes the total amount raised by the volunteers since March 2001 to a staggering £2,885,367; considers that the volunteers work very hard running the hospital's shop, café and ward trolley service to raise these funds; believes that such additional funding provides a great benefit to improving patient care across the NHS board, and wishes the volunteers all the best in their fundraising efforts for the year ahead.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Aileen McLeod, Jim Hume, Rob Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Anne McTaggart, Chic Brodie, Bill Kidd, Fiona McLeod, Margaret McDougall, Kevin Stewart, Gil Paterson, Stewart Maxwell, Christian Allard, Clare Adamson, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Colin Keir
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce software engineering as part of the school curriculum.
To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in introducing a direct rail service from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh.
To ask the Scottish Government what the trends are in the number of children in Gaelic-medium education.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it monitors how the educational outcomes for looked-after children in kinship care placements compares with those of children in residential or foster care.
To ask the Scottish Government how independence would improve employment opportunities for young people receiving the national minimum wage.
I believe that the full powers of independence would allow us create more opportunities by aligning the delivery of employability and skills provision in Scotland. It would also allow us to implement measures such as the European Youth Guarantee that will ensure all young people receive a good quality offer of employment, education, training or apprenticeship.
To ask the Scottish Government what issues were discussed at the last meeting of the British-Irish Council.
To ask the Scottish Government what funding support Creative Scotland has provided to organisations in Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley in the last year.
To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the food and drink industries in Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details on how the industry led talent academy model to be developed as part of its planned £6.6 million investment in the Skills Investment Plan will support software engineering.
To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Ayrshire and Arran and what matters were discussed.
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Tomorrow, Akon's third studio album, Freedom, will hit stores. SOHH caught up with the Konvict Muzik star to talk about his new European sound and the mini-documentary on his life that he's packaging with the album.
Senegalese hip-hop artist/producer Akon is ready to follow up his previous albums, Trouble and Konvicted with a new release called Freedom which demonstrates his new European club sound.
"This record is more European than the norm and that's only because when I made this record I was actually touring in Europe," Kon told SOHH. "This whole album was made while I was on the tour bus. I just can't help but write about my surroundings and what I'm going through at that particular time. It just so happened that around the time that I was making this album I happened to be in a European environment."
In addition to releasing the new album in a traditional compact disc format, Akon will also make his album available digitally and on a small microSD card. The multi-platinum artist, partnered with a company called slotMusic to produce the slotMusic Freedom card which will allow consumers to listen to the album on their moble phones, mp3 players and computers.
"This thing is so simple but yet so perfect," he said. "You can grab the album on an SD card. The whole album is on it. The videos is on it and I have a small documentary of the man behind the music also that's exclusively for slotMusic."
In the exclusive 30 minute mini-documentary, Akon takes fans to his old neighborhoods in New Jersey and explains how his past shaped him into the artist that he is today. "I kinda take you back a little bit before the music. Take you to certain areas, territories [and] explain the significance those territories had in my life."
"I think its important because people that's listening always want to know more about the person that they're supporting," he continued. "The music alone is cool but its good to know other things outside of the music to kinda get a better understanding for the music as well."
Akon kicked off the album with the T-Pain and Young Jeezy assisted first single, "I'm So Paid." Freedom also features guest appearances by Wyclef Jean, Ray Lavender, Colby O'Donis, Kardinal Offishall, Sweet Rush and Pain. According to Akon, the reception of the music has been so good that the's having a difficult time picking his next single.
"Everybody has their favorite," he said. "Radio has already started grabbing 'Beautiful' as the single. You got some radio stations calling 'Troublemaker' a hit and of course the record with me and T-Pain, 'Holla, Holla,' is definitely something that they always wanted to drop on the urban side. We'll let the album come out and we'll let the crowd and the audience judge what they think the next single should be."
In related news, Akon is due to appear in a Fishkill, NY courtroom on December 17th to face charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment. The charges stem from a June 3, 2007 incident where he allegedly threw a 15 year old concertgoer from the stage during his performance.
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