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A press release from Hudson confirms the existence of, and explains a bit about, a new survival horror game titled Calling. Some videos of this were previously leaked, but were shut down.
The Black Page
Rumor has it that you will die if you visit the Black Page website and see "something" in the site. Anyone can visit the page, but only a few can actually see things within it. The website is literally all in black and just shows a counter. Some say it is a hoax, a prank, or a marketing ploy. A few people say the site is a bridge to something sinister and the counter indicates the number of people who have died after seeing the site.
Main Characters
Those who see something in the Black Page begin to stray somewhere between life and death. There are multiple characters who are present throughout the game. The Calling revolves around these characters and their fight for survival.
In-Between Space
The spirits of the dead go to the space-between-space where the Calling revolves around. This place is made up by the memory of dead characters and various locations in the space such as houses, schools and hospitals. Someone or something is drawing the living to this space for a reason that becomes apparently horrifying once the characters discover the truth.
Calling is penciled in for a Spring 2010 release. Official screenshots are up on the Calling page.
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Nova said:
I will always defend Japanese horror games over western horror games. They're significantly more psychological and less about blowing things up and shooting off zombie heads. Western horror games never really scare you, they just shock you by throwing stuff at you from all angles constantly while the Japanese equivalent is more about eerie moods and anticipation.
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Sounds creepy and that's good.
Jettwinlock said:
I am just hoping it's not an on rails game like the video footage made it look and it's free roaming. Nothing takes me out of the experience of a game like rail shooters.
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Neitoperhoset on kyllä kauniita perhosia
Nii onkii:) Tuolla Seurasaaren pensaissa niitä oli laumoittain - tai siis parvittain. Huikeita kuvia muuten sinulla!
Kiitoksia :) Itse olen vain lähinnä perhoskirjoista päässyt näkemään neitoperhosia ja ihaillut niitä sieltä jo lapsuudessa. Täällä meillä päin kun ei niihin oikein törmäile luonnossa.
These butterflies flew a lot of kilometres! Greeting. Eva
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Hello Ruben, and thanks for looking at my photos. I saw some other comments from you mentioning Armi Kuusela. I had a chance to visit her at the Gilarmi Hotel in 1973 when I was 11 years old and attending a C.I.S.V. childrens summer village near Manila. I remember she was very beautiful and friendly. I and my friend Mikko also went to sauna with her husband Gil. I was very sad to hear that he died two years later.
Hi Petteri, I'm very happy to know that you have been to the Philippines 35 years ago. I was still working for a Swedish multi-national firm then. In 1976 a year after Gil died I moved to California. The Gilarmi Hotel by Armi in 1990. I returned to the Philippines for good last year. I plan to visit Muhos sometime next year. I hope you can send me information how I can get there from Helsinski and also places where I can stay. Have you met Nikko, Armi's youngest? He was the only child left in the Philippines. I heard that he also moved out of the country recently. Poor Gil. He is all alone now. I'm trying to locate his resting place so I may pay my last respect. Again, thanks for your beautiful pictures. My e-mail address is: firstname.lastname@example.com
Hi Ruben, I never met Armi´s and Gil´s children during my short visit to their home. She had hurt her leg after having falling off a horse just before our visit but she did a very good job acting as our hostess and serving us some karelian pastries. Her Finnish sounded to me very much like literary language after all those years living away from Finland.
I´ve never been to Muhos myself but the easiest way getting there is surely by flying from Helsinki to Oulu (there are several flights there everyday). It´s only 30-40 km:s to Muhos from the Oulu airport. If you have time to stay also in Helsinki I´m happy to show you the city. Summer is the best time for a visit!
Gentle, Beautiful, Harmless, Friendly, Helpful, and above all he needs our help not to spoil this beautiful world we all have to live in.
Kind words from you, Maciu Vatu. The small island where these butterflies were is one of my favourite places to jog, feed the squirrels or just wander around. And the summer is coming again with the butterflies. Greetings from Finland!
Nämä perhoset esiintyy myös Puolassa. Otetaan samoista paikoista, mutta kuva on parempi kuin minun. Terveisiä Michał.
Kiitos, Michał:-) Katselin juuri galleriasi uusia kuvia, ja oletkin ollut ahkera! Hienoa jälkeä kaiken kaikkiaan. Hauska huomata, että ollaan kuljettu niin paljon samoissa paikoissa. Terv. Petteri
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The much-awaited television show 'Sataymev Jayate' has turned out to be another masterstroke from Aamir Khan. The star evoked a range of emotions as he dealt with the sensitive topic of female feticide and its repercussion on the society in the first episode of his maiden TV venture that went on air Sunday.
There were many moist eyes among those in the TV audiences and many more at homes and offices across India as people tuned in to watch the programme, which Aamir said in his ads he wanted to replicate the phenomena created by the epic 'Mahabharat' and 'Ramayana' teleserials of yore on Sunday mornings.
'My ammi (mother) was not here, she was in Pune. She liked the show and messaged, 'Dil pe lag gayi aur baat ban gayi'. It was very overwhelming that she liked the show. I had tears in my eyes. I am really happy,' Aamir told reporters here Sunday.
'I was watching the show with my wife,the core team of the show and son Azad. I don't know how much Azad understood. I had tears in my eyes. I got good response for the show through industry people, various people, twitter reactions. Even our website crashed because of the traffic,' added the 44-year-old.
Equipped with well-researched instances and case studies, Aamir's one-and-a-half hour programme was simultaneously beamed on Star Plus and Doordarshan, a first.
Not only that, in a bid to reach out to everyone, special screenings of the show were held in some villages in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat where people do not have access to televison.
The maiden episode highlighted how unethical medical practitioners are hand in glove with families wanting to kill the female unborn baby.
Aamir also dispelled the perception among people that female foeticide is practised by rural people or those living in small towns with Mitu Khurana, a Delhi-based doctor being asked by her orthopaedic surgeon husband and in-laws to abort her girl twins just after 20 weeks of conceiving. Finally, she left home to save her twin daughters from death.
Viewers have given the thumbs up to 'Satyamev Jayate', saying it is a gutsy, hard-hitting and sensible programme that strikes an emotional chord with the audiences.
'What Aamir Khan is doing is fantastic. He has shown all aspects of the issue - the minuses and what could be done to prevent it. He has not left it hanging in the middle. He has shown the total picture. He has done it in a way that it will touch the hearts of people,' said Ranjita, a Delhi-based counselor.
The show's success can be estimated from the fact that it occupied the 'top five trends' on the social networking site Twitter. Even before Aamir could wrap up the episode, 2,254 tweets were notched up.
If that's not enough, 'Satyamev Jayate' received such an overwhelming response that its official site crashed within minutes of the end of his programme due to huge traffic.
In terms of business too, Aamir has managed to draw big brands and loads of moolah to sponsor a reality show that puts the spotlight on the invisible people in the country. Airtel is the title sponsor, while Aquaguard Axis Bank, Berger Paints, Skoda, Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson and Dixcy Textiles paying crores for the show.
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- He gets teased or even ostracized by his friends because he stutters.
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- He seems to "swallow his words" and you cannot understand what he wants.
Social interaction problems in school or at home:
- He knows lots of vocabulary, but does not use them in everyday situations.
- He is unable to follow instructions in school, or gets into trouble because he misunderstands the instructions given by teachers.
- He has difficulty making friends and interacting with them, and gets left out because of his poor social skills.
How have our clients benefited from our services?
- Children who used to have difficulty paying attention in school now have better attention and participate in class because they have better language comprehension.
- Children who used to get frustrated or teased for their articulation or stuttering are now able to speak more clearly (e.g. 'l', 's', 'r', 'f' sounds etc) or more fluently.
- Children who used to 'act up' have fewer tantrums because they can understand instructions and can also express their needs.
- Children who found it difficult to pick up reading in conventional classes now utilize other learning strategies to become better readers.
- Children who may not be ready for school enrollment are now able to join their peers in school.
Why does your child have speech and language difficulty?
Your child's English language, speech or social skills difficulties may be due to any of the following:
- and others...
It is important that the fundamental cause of your child's speech and language difficulty is diagnosed in order to save you and your child precious time, money and effort.
"The only thing worse than doing nothing is doing the wrong things enthusiastically."
When should you refer a child for speech and language therapy?
Based on typical developmental milestones, you should refer your child to see us if he:
- is not using simple sentences by about 3 years
- does not understand simple verbal instructions or questions by about 2 years..
- has unclear speech and is difficult to understand by about 3.5 years.
- has reading difficulty (suspected Dyslexia) by 5 or 6 years old and may not be ready for primary school.
- has persistent language processing difficulties in school, e.g. reading comprehension difficulties in English & word problem difficulties in Maths.
- has other communication difficulties, e.g. stammering or voice problems.
If a child has English language, speech or social skills difficulties, he may not 'grow out of it'.
We have helped many adults who felt themselves disadvantaged in their social interaction or career because they did not address their speech & language problem when young.
Without starting therapy early, a child's speech or language skills could fall further behind his peers as he grows older.
Here's what our satisfied parents and adult clients say:
"After just a few lessons, Hailey's speech fluency improved significantly. Through fun exercises and games during the classes, Hailey was able to learn tools and techniques to help her effectively overcome her stuttering. Much to our delight and relief, Hailey now no longer stutters at all"
- Mother of Hailey (5 years old), Australian
"I want to say a Big Thank You to all the teachers at Leo Magan. Rustem has achieved more in 2 years of classes here than in 4 years of school. He is now reading better, building sentences, sounding words out and expressing himself.
Rustem is also definitely more confident. He is not ashamed that he can't read, he stutters, or he can't sound out words. He really likes the classes – he enjoys the small classes, gets to engage with his friends.
Sometimes when he is sick he doesn't want to go school for a week. For Leo Magan classes, he has no complaints even on Saturdays and Sundays, he wakes up early and can't wait to go. He loves going to the classes."
- Luzayne, Mother of Rustem, South Africa
I am so proud of my son now, and I really thank the Leo Magan teachers a lot. They teach my son, and they teach me also. I learn how to teach my son better. For this kind of teaching at this price is very good for me.
If I know about Leo Magan I bring my child in Nursery so he is ready for Primary 1! I would tell other parents to come here, don't delay, it is easier for the child. Try and you will see the improvement for yourself.
- Mother of Xavier (Primary 1) Singapore
"Intervention has done so much for my daughter and as a parent who has gone through difficult periods where the child is not communicating with me, it is an option all parents should consider. It does wonders and open up a world of words, sound, engaging interaction and drama!"
- Mother of Clara (Primary 1), Singapore
"I believe that not all problems can be solved on your own, sometimes you'll need a guide. The cost vs return ratio is well worth it. I think the therapy is well worth it. I am happy to have found LeoMagan."
- Thomas (Adult), America
"Leo Magan's way of teaching stammerers to overcome their difficulties is very effective... Now I'm able to speak more clearly and fluently. This in fact has changed my life and helped to boost my morale..."
- Adrian (Adult), Canada
"Kieran started speech language therapy about a year ago whereby he was only able to communicate in single words... Now he has transformed into a bubbly boy, speaking in complete sentences and able to express his thoughts clearly.
I believe all children with speech and/or language delay can benefit with Leo Magan classes as the contents are practical and aligned to school syllabus."
- Mother of Kieran (Primary 4), Singapore
"SQ's reading skills improved by leaps and bounds (her reading scale improved by 9 months) after just 3 months of therapy at Leo Magan. Initially she was able to learn 2 new words a day after 1 hour... Now, she's able to learn her spelling list within 1-2 hours. She has scored full marks in spelling, English tests..."
- Mother of J.H. (primary 3) and S.Q. (primary 1), Singapore
"When Shawn started his speech language therapy at Leo Magan, he had problems expressing his thoughts... He was diagnosed with Specific Language Impairment (SLI).
The teaching staff at Leo Magan are encouraging, positive and sincere. After a year with her, Shawn is such a different boy now. He is chatty and always looking forward to communicate with peers (making friends) and isn't afraid to try. No words can express our sincere gratitude. All our lives have been changed! "
- Annie, mother of Shawn (Primary 4), Singapore
"Previously she was often bullied & ostracized by her friends as she could not verbalize her needs... she is now able to communicate successfully with her peers & teachers.
Grace has not only enjoyed her lessons, she has shown tremendous improvement & progress in her speech & this is attributed to the dedication, patience & commitment of the teaching staff at Leo Magan."
- Mother of Grace (Primary 2), Singapore
"I am sure no parents would like the idea of your own child being labelled autistic... Gabriel started to use his vocabulary from the very first appointment at Leo Magan Speech Sanctuary. The therapist teaches us ways to help him to start talking and maintaining eye contact...
I am so glad that his autistic review has given us good feedback that 'Gabriel may not be in the spectrum anymore'."
- Jasmine, mother of Gabriel (4 years old), Singapore
Click here - Testimonials to find out more about what our clients say!
Who are we and how are we qualified to help you?
Our founder, Ms Magan Chen brings with her more than 22 years of experience in both private hospital and enrichment centre settings. This gives us exceptional understanding of our clients' medical and school needs.
She has helped more than 1500 individuals to overcome their speech, language or learning difficulties.
We receive regular referrals from Paediatricians, ENTs, Psychiatrists, Doctors, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Childcare centres, Kindergartens, Primary Schools and other established therapy or enrichment centres.
What is the Speech Language Therapist's role?
Speech and language therapy training specifically addresses normal speech and language development, what can go wrong when children do not develop normal speech and language skills, and specific therapy techniques to help people with such difficulties when normal ways of teaching may not be sufficient.
"Speech pathologists (therapists) are university trained professionals who assess and treat people who have a communication disability. Speech pathologists (therapists) work with all aspects of communication including speech, writing, reading, signs, symbols and gestures." - Speech Pathology Australia.
At Leo Magan, we offer:
- Individual or group sessions to improve your child's communication, oral presentation and social skills in school so he does not get left behind.
- Programs customized to your child's school syllabus to achieve maximum progress at non premium prices.
- Result-oriented, proven programs taught in a positive and supportive environment.
- Weekday or weekend sessions to suit busy working parents' schedule.
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- English or Mandarin sessions available depending on school requirement.
At Leo Magan, we have a proven track record of effectively addressing children's speech & language difficulties so that they are not left behind or left out.
Many parents have found that waiting it out, attempting to teach their children at home, or enrolling them for courses meant for mainstream children simply have not worked when it comes to helping children with English language, speech and social skills problems.
If your child is already behind his peers, why waste precious months or years that money cannot buy back?
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15 Best eBook reader Android Apps
Finding the right eBook reader (also called eReaders) can be difficult. There are a couple of big names like Kindle and Nook, but a lot more smaller names that people don't generally see unless they're specifically in the eReader niche. In this list, we explore some of the best eReader apps. As usual, if you want to watch, we have a video above. Do note, however, that this written list has been updated and includes more options now so don't expect to see all these options in the video!
Aldiko Book Reader
[Price: Free]
First on our list is Aldiko Book Reader. This eReader has amassed quite the following already and has over 10 million downloads to date. It supports most eBook formats, including Adobe DRM encrypted books. Some Android users may be familiar with Aldiko already, as it comes pre-installed on a number of Android devices. To go along with that, Aldiko offers a simple user interface. There are some customization options but it's mostly just there to display your eBooks so you can read them which can be really helpful for beginners. The multiple bookstores available is just a bonus!
Better World Books
[Price: Free]
Next on the list is Better World eReader. This is a relatively new offering in the Google Play Store, but so far people have had nothing but good things to say about it. It's actually connected to a website called Better World Books, which is a well-known online bookstore for college students looking for text books. However, they have begun expanding into the eReader world and their store is slowly adding more eBooks to their roster.Of course, if you don't feel like waiting for the bookstore to improve, you can always import your books into Better World eReader. Also, as an added bonus, if you do buy books from the official website, you'll be contributing to a charity that encourages literacy. The world could use some more literacy.
Cool Reader
[Price: Free]
Next on our list is Cool Reader. This is a pretty comprehensive eReader and is geared more for people who know what they're doing already. Newer eBook fans can learn how to use it, but it's definitely not the simple interface as our prior two entries. It features a number of theming and text options as well as a slightly more advanced interface. There are no stores attached to Cool Reader, so you'll have to buy your books elsewhere and port them into the app. Thankfully, once you get the hang of Cool Reader, this is very easy to use.
[Price: Free / $2.99]
EBookDroid is another newer ereader that simply wasn't around when this list was first introduced. It can handle a variety of ebook formats including DjVU, PDF, and even the most popular comic book formats. In terms of pure features, it's a little less than you'd see in others but there is enough there to make ereading an enjoyable experience. It's also free to use and you can upgrade to the premium version for $2.99
eReader Prestigio Book Reader
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Prestigio is a newer addition to the list and it has some very competitive features. It supports over a dozen ebook formats (including Adobe DRM) and gives users access to over a million ebooks in 25 languages. Yes, there is even a selection of free ebooks. The interface is decent and everything seems to work as it should. Aside from some user-reported bugs, there's really nothing wrong with this one.
Fabrik (cloud ebook reader)
[Price: Free]
Fabrik is one of the most unique eReaders on our list. Feature for feature, it probably can't compete with most of these other ones except for one giant feature. Fabrik has complete support for Dropbox and Google Drive. So you can store your books on the cloud and use this reader to read them. That cloud support alone makes them worthy of being called one of the best out there. It has support for a variety of eBook formats and some other nifty features for eBook readers. It's free and if you'd rather put your books on the cloud, you should try this one.
[Price: Free]
FBReader is next on the list. Like Aldiko and Better World eReaders, this is a solid offering that tries to cater to everyone. It works very well as a standalone reader with all the features you'd need to read comfortably. So if you have a large collection to import, FBReader can handle it. It comes with some basic theming options for pages as well, such as sepia and wood. This definitely helps with eye strain as white on black or black on white can be hard to read after a while.
Google Play Books
[Price: Free]
Google Play Books wasn't on our original list but is being included now because it's been improved vastly. It still includes all the features it used to and that's about the standard for the eReaders on this list. However, the selection is now much better, you can upload EPUB and PDF files to your library, and a myriad of performance enhancements and UI tweaks. If you want to stick with the Google experience, then this is the only option for you. Also it's free so there's no harm in trying, right?
[Price: Free]
Kobo is one of those all-in-one eReader type apps that competes with Amazon's Kindle and Barnes & Nobles' Nook. So, as expected, the eReader application comes with a fully integrated experience with Kobo services. This is great because Kobo has some unique and innovative features. If you're just starting out, then Kobo can be an enjoyable eReader. The feature we liked the most with Kobo was the ability to actively comment on books as you read them. It's unique and once you get the notifications under control, it's also fun to use.
[Price: Free]
Kindle certainly falls into the category of being one of the best eReaders out there. A leader worldwide in both book and eBook sales, Kindle is one of the places you want to go if you're starting a new collection of eBooks. The selection is top notch and it's an excellent place to scope out new writers or find old favorites. The eReader is pretty decent as well. It comes with all the standard features, although you won't find much aside from the standard stuff.
[Price: Free]
Like Amazon, Nook has a gigantic selection of books available to purchase and download. So those starting new collections should definitely give Nook some consideration. You'll likely be able to find all your favorites and some new stuff too. As an eReader, Nook really has one of the best. It has all the usual settings like text size, font, and night mode. However, Nook goes the extra mile with their epic page turning animations. It's literally the most beautiful page turns we've seen that didn't come from a real book. Unfortunately, like Kindle and Kobo, Nook can't import books.
Mantano Ebook Reader
[Price: Free / $6.99]
Mantano Ebook Reader is another app our readers loved and asked us to put on the list. They happened to be right as Mantano is a special eReader that has a lot of features. This includes a cloud service to sync books across platforms similar to Kindle's Whispersync. It also includes organizational features, reading features, and a bunch of other stuff to make the reading experience more comfortable and friendly. If you haven't yet, we recommend giving the free version a chance.
Moon+ Reader
[Price: Free / $4.99]
Moon+ Reader is a very highly rated eReader app and one that our readers asked us to include. It has all the bells and whistles necessary to make the list too. Lots of themes, support for various eBook formats, good performance, good looks, and there is a free and paid version to choose from. Moon+ also comes packed with extras like access to various bookstores, gesture controls, auto-scroll modes, and even availability in 40 languages. It's worth checking out.
PocketBook Reader
[Price: Free]
PocketBook is last up and it's about as solid of an eReader as you could reasonably hope for. It has all the regular bells and whistles so there are no worries there. It includes some fun features like mimicking the Kindle Touch feature of tapping different parts of the screen to turn pages, having support for Adoble DRM, pinch-to-zoom to adjust text size in some formats, and more. It's free and people seem to like it so it's definitely worth a shot.
Honorable Mention: BitLit
[Price: Free]
BitLit is a newer app that allows you to turn your actual book collection into an ebook collection. It's very new so there are still some kinks to work out but the idea is fantastic. You essentially scan in your books and the app will try to find an ebook version of it for you to download for free. This can seriously drive down the cost of turning your collection into digital. Like we said, it's new and there are some bugs but it can't hurt to check it out!
Wrap Up
If we missed any great eReader applications, tell us all about them in the comments! If you want to stay up to date on the latest Android apps and games news, check out our newsletter using the button below!
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Tuition-based training sessions for nine choruses take place in the Dorchester and Jamaica Plain neighborhoods of Boston, MA.
After school and on Saturdays during school year.
Offices are open all year around.
Boston City Singers provides comprehensive music training to children and youth in Boston's inner city and neighboring communities. BCS believes that by exploring the world of singing, their singers develop stronger leadership and teamwork skills, experience the power of self-esteem and self-discipline, and enjoy the beauty of artistic expression.
Boston City Singers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
For an auditions, training sessions and rehearsal schedules, please call Jane Money, Founder, Artistic and Education Director at 617-825-0674.
Please call Melissa Graham for tuition information, concert schedules, donations, sponsorships, to hire Boston City Singers to perform at your next event or administrative matters.
BCS inspires and trains the artist, student, and ambassador within each child!
Boston City Singers teaches over 350 inspiring young singers in nine choruses. Most BCS singers are boys and girls (ages 4-18) from Boston's underserved neighborhoods. BCS accepts new k-12 students with varying musical abilities; offers a sliding scale tuition. Over 80% of members require substantial scholarship support to participate. Boston City Singers uses a distinctive curriculum that trains children as young as four years old to learn to sing well. Each singer progresses through several levels: Kodály Singing Class, Neighborhood Training Chorus, Concert Chorus II, and Concert Chorus. The singers learn about diverse communities and cultures by performing an extensive repertoire including gospel music, international folk music, opera, jazz, and medieval chant.
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The Neponset River Watershed Association works to protect and restore the Neponset River, its tributaries and surrounding watershed lands for the benefit of present and future generations. NepRWA accomplishes this mission through: Environmental monitoring, science, research and planning; Outreach and education to the general public and targeted audiences; Demonstration projects that highlight new and existing best practices; Political action at the local, state and federal levels; On-the-ground cleanup, restoration, and preservation projects; and Advocacy and, when necessary, litigation. NepRWA always strives to use a collaborative approach to carry out its mission but will employ legal action or other non-collaborative methods when necessary. NepRWA works in the 14 towns of the Neponset River Watershed: Boston (Dorchester, Hyde Park & Mattapan), Canton, Dedham, Dover, Foxborough, Medfield, Milton, Norwood, Randolph, Quincy, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole and Westwood. Roughly 300,000 people live in the Neponset River Watershed.
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Community Centers are open during the summer and during school vacations. Many provide special school vacation activities and camps. Call your neighborhood community center for a complete schedule.
Cleveland: 11 Charles St., Dorchester, MA 02122; 617-635-5141,
Grove Hall: 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA 02121; 617-635-2643,
Holland Community Center*: 85 Olney St., Dorchester, MA 02121; 617-635-5144
Leahy-Holloran*^: 1 Worrell St., Dorchester, MA 02122; 617-635-5150
Perkins Community Center*: 155 Talbot Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124; 617-635-5146; Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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You can see the all-BCYF calendar here for some special citywide events.
The Mission of Boston Centers for Youth & Families is to enhance the quality of life for Boston's residents by supporting children, youth and families through a wide range of programs and services. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for Boston residents by partnering with Community Center councils, agencies and businesses to support children, youth, individuals and families through a wide range of comprehensive programs.
The Perkins Community Center Adult Learning Program's goal is to provide student-centered adult education classes which help learners meet their education and life goals.
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Residents join the Community Center through membership. Many activities are free.
Many community centers rent their facilities out for meetings and events. Contact your neighborhood community center to get more information about fees and availability.
Go to www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf/volunteer.asp to find out more about volunteer opportunities at Boston Centers for Youth & Families or call the BCYF Administrative Offices at 617-635-4920.
If you would like Boston Centers for Youth & Families to attend your community event, contact Sandy Holden at 617-635-4920 x2213 or email@example.com.
Education, recreation, childcare, community meetings, and more. BCYF Program Guides can be found at http://www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf/. You can also view information about each center at the guide entries linked above.
GIRLS Initiative (Growth, Intervention, Respect, Leadership & Support for Girls): The GIRLS Initiative features the Girls' Leadership Corps made up of peer leaders representing all of Boston's neighborhoods. These peer leaders will be leaders both at their local community center and as part of a citywide corps. Each week, they will facilitate workshops at their assigned neighborhood community centers and support programming for girls. During the summer, the GIRLS Initiative sponsors several "Girls' Night Out" events at various community centers around the city. Contact Erika Butler at 617-635-4920 x2314 for more information about the programming available just for girls through the GIRLS Initiative.
Almost all neighborhood community centers provide a free, walk-in breakfast and lunch to youth 18 and under during the summer through the school department. Contact Boston Public Schools at 617-635-9000 for more information about free summer meals. Many community centers also offer a free senior lunch program. Call your local community center for details.
Dorchester Locations:
Perkins Community Center
155 Talbot Avenue
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Cleveland Community Center (Grover Cleveland School)
11 Charles St.
Dorchester 02122
Holland Community Center
85 Olney St.
Dorchester 02121
Marshall Community Center - CLOSED
35 Westville St.
Dorchester 02124
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We just loved this soup! I actually cooked it on high for about 2 hours, then turned it to low. I added 1/2 a block of cream cheese, and didn't add the sour cream to the crock pot, as our guest doesn't care for it. We added just a dollop on each bowl. This recipe will be on our menu all winter long.
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YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) Yokohama Mayor Hiroshi Nakada submitted a letter of resignation Tuesday to cut short his second term with less than a year to go, but the former Democratic Party of Japan Lower House member does not plan to run in the Aug. 30 national election, sources close to him said.
The election to replace Nakada, 44, will likely be held the same day as the general election.
"The new mayor will be able to design next year's city budget from scratch," Nakada told a news conference after submitting his resignation letter.
Nakada said he wants to launch a political group around autumn and then plan his entry on the national stage after the Aug. 30 election.
"From now on, I will work to renew the country's politics as one citizen," Nakada said, adding that he is thinking of forming a political alliance with Matsuyama Mayor Tokihiro Nakamura of Ehime Prefecture and Suginami Ward Mayor Hiroshi Yamada of Tokyo.
Nakada had told a meeting of his supporters Sunday evening that he wouldn't run for re-election when his term ends next spring, according to the sources.
Explaining why he would not seek a third term, Nakada cited his achievements in office, including handling the events related to the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama port to foreign ships this year, the sources said.
He also helped Yokohama win the bid to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit next year.
After working as secretary to Morihiro Hosokawa, a former prime minister, and Yuriko Koike, a former defense minister, Nakada was first elected to the Lower House in 1993, serving three terms overall.
He was first elected Yokoyama mayor in 2002 at age 37.


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First, I would like to express my appreciation to Hans Jenny, a friend and mentor for many years. It was he who encouraged me to undertake this work.
Next, access to the vast nineteenth-century resources of the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia made the project realizable. It was Joel Bloom, Director of the Institute and a friend since high school days, who facilitated that access. Helpful beyond measure was Stephanie Morris, Archivist at the Institute.
Although I found the staff of most research facilities that I visited or corresponded with friendly and cooperative, I must single out certain individuals at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill. Helen Morris, Gail Madak, and Bobbie Woloshin, and the entire staff were especially patient, persistent, and effective in searching for elusive electronic-based data and print material.
Rich sources of information were the B&O Railroad Museum at Baltimore and the Union Pacific Historical Museum at Omaha. Anne Calhoun at the former and William Kratville at the latter were extremely cooperative. Susan Tolbert provided much assistance at the Library of the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. Charles Helfrich, Jr. extended himself to permit me to review the photo files of the Railroadians of America. By letter, Thomas T. Taber, III, freely offered information and pointed me to numerous others who could help.
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Many, many others at libraries, museums, and historical societies nationwide inconvenienced themselves to help me find an old photograph or obscure information among their collections or to answer my queries promptly and extensively. Although too numerous to list here, I have cited other who provided illustrations in the appropriate credit lines.
Special thanks is due to my editor, Tawny Schlieski, who, in addition to insuring that all of my commas and hyphens were in the right places, uncovered several ambiguous passages and made numerous constructive suggestions. She, like the staff at Associated University Presses—Chris Retz, Brian Haskell, Melody Sadighi, Julien Yoseloff and Mary Ann Hostettler—made this a much better book.
If I have overlooked other individuals or organizations that provided valuable assistance, I apologize. The omission was not intentional but with so many helping, it was difficult to insure that all were recognized.
Finally, I would like to thank my wife, who patiently tolerated the long hours that I spent researching and preparing this manuscript.


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How I discovered my blogging voice by becoming somebody else
May 23rd
By Maureen Hannan, {grow} Community Member
I found my voice as a blogger by borrowing someone else's. Someone who doesn't exist.
About 10 months ago, I launched Cupid's Laboratory, a blog about the peculiar world of online dating. It's a world I spent a couple of years navigating, and where I met a more diverse cross-section of my local single population than I could ever have anticipated. Professors and plumbers, athletes and artists, sous chefs and scout snipers. Oh, and a Fortune-500 CEO, to boot.
All of them looking online—and browsing endless profiles—for their next date, soulmate, or fling.
Since I had approached online dating with infinite curiosity and my favorite V-7 Pilot purple pen, I'd acquired an impressive pile of journaled observations. Oh, I was just itching to share my nuggets of hard-won wisdom (and, of course, a smattering of awkward-first-date tales) with my fellow 40-something online pilgrims.
The creation of a new me
I had also compiled a fair amount of compelling, split-tested "market research" on how to outshine and outwrite one's dating-profile competition. Yes, I was both strategic and hopelessly nerdy in my optimization tactics. Moreover, I couldn't wait to shine my contrarian spotlight on all of the smarmy, sexist advice foisted upon women by "dating experts."
And so, I adopted a pseudonym—just picked the name Gina Kerrigan out of the pre-caffeine ether one morning. After all, I have teen-aged kids. And what teenager wants to know about Mom's online dating blog, for goodness sake?
Though the pen name sprang from my desire for privacy, it had an unexpected side effect. I found, as I began to post one blog entry after another, that a new, distinct writing voice was emerging. One that was livelier and bolder than the restrained, self-censoring reporter/editor/teacher I had spent a lifetime becoming. Gina was too exuberant and too sassy to give a flip whether all her i's were dotted and her t's crossed.
Gina had already dated—and dumped—numerous would-be censors. My buttoned-up superego didn't faze that vixen one little bit—if she even noticed her arching an eyebrow and shaking her head over in the corner.
And, eventually, that shush-ing librarian vanished altogether—probably to go haunt some aspiring novelist chewing anxiously on a pencil stub somewhere. For the first time in 35 years of writing stories, poems, essays, academic papers, and articles; I felt free to write whatever I most needed to say.
A writing transformation
Then something else unprecedented happened. I … well, actually, Gina … scored a handful of page-one Google rankings for sharing personal examples of successful dating profiles. Single gals who happened upon Cupid's Laboratory while looking for Match or OKCupid "templates" began emailing to share their experiences. Many of their stories were deeply personal. Some made me giggle. One or two made me all verklempt. But no matter what the story, each woman who wrote seemed to trust Gina to empathize with her dating travails.
And to have the answers to her many questions.
How do I write a decent dating profile?
How do I keep the creepers away?
How should I respond when someone contacts me?
Is it possible to actually have fun with this whole weird online dating thing?
The dialogues that ensued — all centering on the big question of how to optimize the experience of dating online — led to a series of case studies in which I played a role that was half cheerleader, half writing instructor, for each brave volunteer. Those case studies taught me how to break the daunting e-dating process into manageable steps — and how to help others save time through systematic screening.
After seeing a few hundred downloads of a tutorial guide I compiled, an idea for a book series took shape (the first of which I am now feverishly writing). And I'll be damned if it isn't the most fun I've ever had as a writer. But even better than my happy evenings at the keyboard, I am getting inquiries from readers who are eager to know when Book One will be done.
I adopted a pseudonym because I wanted a private space where I could experiment with subject matter that was personal …and a little risky. I learned through my pen name how to sidestep my inner censor to focus on my readers. And as a result, I planted — with generous handfuls of reader help — the seeds of new books. Books so personal that only a made-up stranger could write them.
Writing as new person … how would that impact you and your approach to blogging?
Maureen Hannan (a.k.a., Gina Kerrigan) is the blogger behind Cupid's Laboratory. She is also a freelance editor and writer who cheerfully applies her perfectionism to her clients' manuscripts, blogs, and magazine assignments. Add Maureen to your LinkedIn network, or contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com. If her alter ego is more your style, say hi to @GinaKerrigan on Twitter.
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Yes, You Were Born to Blog.
Feb 17th
I've written a lot about the importance of blogging and the amazing personal and business opportunities of developing your own source of rich, original content. And yet, blogging remains enigmatic to many, a seemingly insurmountable wall.
I've had many requests to create a simple, human book on blogging that is similar in tone to The Tao of Twitter — something you can read in under two hours and feel uplifted, inspired, and confident about diving into new social media territory. And so that is what I have done in a new book, with the help of my friend Stanford Smith, the genius behind Pushing Social.
I regard Stanford as the best writer on the web and we share a passion (obsession?) to help people unleash their potential through blogging. Stanford and I have collaborated for several years now, and have become close friends. Through many personal discussions, we came to realize how similar our perspectives were … and how frustrated we were that some of our friends and colleagues could not make the leap and start their blog, or take their writing to the next level.
The human side of blogging
We decided to write a small, Tao-like book that focused on the human potential of blogging. There are literally hundreds of ideas jammed into this book for bloggers of any level, but at its core we have created a work that re-frames the act of creating a blog in very accessible, human terms. We believe you were born to blog. Really.
In many ways, this is a logical follow-up to Return On Influence. In that book, I focus on "the seventh weapon of influence," the ability to create content that moves through the web. This book shows you how.
Born to Blog: Building Your Blog for Personal and Business Success One Post at a Time was the easiest creative venture I've ever undertaken. As we began our collaboration, our ideas just seemed to wind around each other and the words flowed effortlessly because we were just so tuned-in to what needed to be said.
When the manuscript was delivered to our publisher, McGraw-Hill, we knew we had created something special but didn't realize how extraordinary the partnership was until the first feedback came in from the editors — there were literally NO recommended changes to the book. We hit it out of the park in one swing and we were both amazed!
Get on board
Born to Blog is now available on Amazon and other online channels and I think you will love this book, whether you are writing for yourself or for your business. It's rich in case studies, inspiring examples, and actionable points to consider for your own situation. Most of all, this is a book with a heart written by a couple of guys who scratched and clawed their way to successful blogging and want to help you learn from our lessons and mistakes.
There is nothing about this book that is theoretical. We've lived it, breathed it, and sweated it and now present it to you in a quick and fun read. I hope you'll add this book to your collection of essential social media guides and help us spread the word that we are all Born to Blog!
Five ways to be a more confident blogger
Feb 5th
I have coached and counseled a lot of people on their blogging efforts and there are some common themes I hear …
How do I find the time?
What do I write about?
How do I attract an audience?
But when I start digging, I find that none of these are usually the root cause of blogging problems. It's something much more subtle — confidence.
That's right. The biggest problem of all is not time, or ideas, or even organizational support. It's having the courage to just do it.
This is a BIG DEAL. It takes guts to put yourself out there to the world. It's scary to think that somebody might think that you're dumb or wrong or mis-informed. For many, blogging can be a terrifying proposition, even though the passionate desire is there.
So I've been thinking about this. How can you overcome this trepidation and become a more confident blogger? Here are five ideas to help!
1. Limit the time you work on a post
Repeat after me: "It's not going to be perfect, and that's OK."
I have never, ever pushed the "publish" button and been 100% happy with anything I have written. If I waited around for that I still would not have published my first post. Being an effective blogger means having the courage to be imperfect. In fact, I would argue that is a STRENGTH because it shows you're human! Hurray for that.
One way to get around this (and also be a better time manager) is to set a limit. Just tell yourself that after two hours (or whatever timeframe you choose), it is what it is. Ideal blog posts for most people are between 500 and 1,000 words. So once you get to that length, you've made your point and you've run the spell-check … why not hit the publish button?
2. Re-frame the assignment
A lot of people get spooked about the word "blogger" like it is a special designation you need to earn or something. Let's think of it another way. Can you write one 500-word essay on a topic you are passionate about just once a month? If you can do that, you can blog.
In analog terms, 500 words is one page double-spaced. Heck, you could probably do that 10 minutes before class in your school days. See, it's not that hard, is it?
3. Write for yourself
I am getting a little fed up with this whole idea of "personas." For many, it is a best practice to develop detailed profiles of target customers for our content and then write carefully-crafted pieces that are supposed to appeal to that personality. Seems like a lot of pressure to me.
Let's just get over that,shall we? Your customers want to know YOU and your ideas, not what you think they want to hear. Tell YOUR story, don't write a script. If you're going to stand out, you need to be orginal. The only way to be original is to be yourself. Relax, have fun and your readers will find you!
4. Take advantage of personal coaching
You can read, and read, and read about blogging but I find sometimes you still need to just talk to somebody to get that little push to get over the hump. I'm not sure of the psychology behind this, but when I TALK to people about blogging, it seems to have a bigger impact, perhaps a more personal impact, than when they are just reading a post.
You can get a ton of great advice and a boost of confidence in just one hour with a blogging coach. There are tons of people willing to help out there. Look at some of your favorite blogs and consider: "Is this the type of blog I would like to aspire to" and see if they will help you. They probably will and it could be an excellent investment of your time and a little bit of money.
5. Put fear of the negative in context
I'm working on an entire post about strategies to deal with negativity but first, let's be realistic. It is highly unlikely that you are going to get hate mail over your blog post.
In four years of blogging, I have received more than 25,000 comments from readers. Here is how many I have deleted because they were inappropriate: SIX. That is two hundredths of a percent.
That is not to say I don't have dissenters, or even some hot debates, but that's part of the fun, right? The point is, overall your social media connections are going to be helpful, supportive, and kind. Don't create embarrassments in your mind that are simply never going to materialize. Focus on the overwhelmingly positive potential ahead of you — the chance to meet new friends, learn, hone a new skill, have fun, and perhaps create new business opportunities.
Blogging has changed my life and this is a magical time when ANYBODY can grab this opportunity and publish so your voice has a place in the world. Don't let fear stop you.
How are you finding the courage to take that big step?
Image courtesy DC Comics. And I can't wait for the new Superman movie!
The challenge of creating a blog that sings
Jan 28th
As I write these words, it is 5:36 a.m. on a Saturday morning.
Am I crazy?
No, I'm excited. After spending a week focused on consulting, teaching, and speaking projects, I finally have time to devote to this marvelous creative outlet, this opportunity to connect with you, through my blog. When I finally have that quiet time to write, I am ready to LEAP to that keyboard and create.
This is also the enigma, and perhaps greatest challenge of blogging … at least for me, and I suspect for most of you. How do you stay fresh and allow time for a creative process when you still have bills to pay? How do you hold down a job and create a blog that sings?
I attended a fascinating lecture this week that really pinpointed this problem for me. I spent about two hours listening to a person who is on the opposite end of the creative spectrum.
Creative immersion
Jena Serbu is creative for a living. She works on dark, surreal paintings. Jena sculpts. She writes plays and movie scripts. She directs, produces and edits films. She combines all of these talents in stunning music videos. Her latest art project is mailing 365 post cards to friends and strangers she plucks from the phone book.
Jena has the rich and rare opportunity of being completely immersed in her creative journey every minute, every day. She leaps from project to project and idea to idea in this seamless frenzy of activity. I'm not sure where the money comes from to support all this, but I know that in part, wealthy patrons provide grants and residency programs that allow her to live in the journey, instead of aiming at a financial destination.
I felt jealous. Wouldn't it be amazing to have a chance to simply create without concern … even for a few weeks?
You and I do not have the luxury of submerging ourselves in a constant creative journey. To create my "art" on this blog, I have to work from point to point, grabbing time whenever I can (even before dawn on a Saturday!) if I am to unleash my ideas on the world.
To block out the extended time necessary to write a book, I have to take a serious short-term financial hit to my business.
Creating is a luxury
Creating art is a luxury. It's way up at the top on that Maslow Hierarchy of Needs chart you studied in school. First you have to find a way to eat, take care of your family, and pay the bills before you can dabble in a creative process.
And while blogging is important to my business (and yours!) it is, in fact, a highly creative endeavor that is not unlike composing a little song or making a video. My son is in the music business and we often compare notes on the very similar creative processes we experience.
The problem is, it's pretty darn challenging to be creative on demand, to be limited by a "point to point" creative process. We have to squeeze our art into the edges of the frenzied demands of life … after that last customer phone call, after mowing the yard, after putting the kids to bed,
So to all you weekend bloggers out there, I want to thank you, encourage you, and give you a virtual round of applause. This is hard work, isn't it?
But I am also realizing that even if I cannot be a continuous creative buzzsaw like Jena, I still have to find time for random inspiration, playfulness, and new conversations that lead to creative insight. Short of finding a wealthy patron for my blog, I am going to have to actually "schedule" creative exploration as a business activity! This is the entry fee for a seat at the blogging table these days, I'm afraid.
Can I pull this off, or will I be drawn back into the daily hurricane every time I try? Time will tell. But I would be really interested in hearing about how you are handling this. My fellow bloggers and artists … how do you run a business, run a life, and still find time to create your beautiful song?
Top illustration: Still frame from the music video "Whether." Song by Julia Othmer, video directed by Jena Serbu.
Side illustration: Artwork from Ippise Jones book series by Jena Serbu.
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A Pink Hill woman opens a mailed package with a powdery substance and ends up in the hospital leaving authorities questioning, what's in the powder?
Authorities tell WITN News that Betty Nevis was taken to the hospital Tuesday complaining of headaches and nausea. She's now in good condition.
Lenoir County Emergency Services Director Roger Dail says the package came from a music store from the northern part of the country, one that the woman was expecting. Authorities say it was a pale red powdery substance that spilled from the package.
The woman became sick as she was using bleach to clean up the spill.
The substance has been tested, and those results say it was non-life threatening. Authorities are still trying to identify the substance.
Murphy Road in Pink Hill was shut down for several hours Tuesday afternoon and night while authorities tried to determine what had happened.


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ATLANTA -- Jason Heyward left Atlanta's game against Cincinnati on Thursday night after straining his right hamstring on a slide at third base.
The Braves said Heyward will be re-evaluated on Friday.
Heyward reached on a throwing error by first baseman Joey Votto and advanced to third on Justin Upton's infield hit. Heyward was running from second base when he appeared to make a last-second decision to slide into third.
Heyward was safe on the play but remained on the ground at third base before getting to his feet and walking off the field, accompanied by manager Fredi Gonzalez. Reed Johnson replaced Heyward as a pinch runner.
Heyward, hitting .227 with seven homers and 21 RBIs, had an emergency appendectomy in April and missed 22 games.