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THERE WAS A TIME WHEN THE only food truck ambling suburban streets was the Mr Whippy van, accompanied by its music box tinkle. Now you're more likely to hear swampy blues wafting from an inner-city van serving gumbo and po' boys. Toto, we're not in Kansas any more. Well, actually, we kind of are.
The food truck scene is ingrained in everyday US life. Travelling lunch vans have pulled up at light industrial estates for decades. Modern food trucks have their own reality TV show (The Great Food Truck Race, a kind of gastronomic Survivor on wheels), their own awards (New York City's Vendy Awards) and you can even buy Running a Food Truck for Dummies at your local bookstore.
Classically trained chef Roy Choi is largely credited with kicking off the modern food truck scene in Los Angeles. When his Korean-Mexican hybrid Kogi BBQ hit the road in 2008, his $2-beef-short-rib taco quickly became the talk of LA, spawning a Kogi empire (and 101,000 Twitter followers). It also reconfigured the food truck movement by delivering innovative and sophisticated food to cash-strapped diners at college campuses, office blocks and car parks.
NYC's signature pretzel and hot dog carts have been joined by vans selling lobster rolls, schnitzels, grilled cheese and vegan dosas. Portland, Oregon, even hosts the country's only Norwegian food cart, Viking Soul Food, peddling pickled herring and potato flatbread stuffed with meatballs and cabbage.
The Australian food truck scene is still young, but it's got its foot on the pedal and it's revving up diners with some really great, fast food.
Adelaide has taken to the concept with gusto, with Cupcakes Please and Veggie Velo while in Sydney, street-eaters get treats such as Agape Organic and Eat Art Truck with former chefs from Quay and Tetsuya's.
Melbourne is leaning more towards US and Mexican fare, although it would be safe to say that its food truck scene is at its plentiful best at music festivals. In fact, this summer's Big Day Out featured Chow Town, a food hub curated by Ben Milgate and Elvis Abrahanowicz of Sydney's Porteno and Bodega, and food by restaurants Huxtable, Cookie and Anada, among others.
Rafael Rashid, from Beatbox Kitchen and Taco Truck, was a pioneer of Melbourne's food truck scene, driving Beatbox Kitchen to the Meredith Music Festival for the first time in 2009. ''I wanted to do food at a festival and I thought a pop-up would be a cool idea; just roll into a festival, do some food and leave,'' he says.
''I basically wanted to do something I didn't have to do every day. I also liked the idea of good food in non-traditional locations.''
Pulling up in parks and public spaces creates a real community feel. You'll see people heading down with a picnic blanket and the dog, ordering a burger and meeting friends for some sunset alfresco dining. And for diners there's the thrill of the chase, following the trucks on Twitter or Facebook, wondering where they'll pop up tonight. It's the perfect blend of old-school community and new-school social media.
''It's not a cuisine, it's a circumstance,'' Rashid says. ''You can just pull up, get something to eat and leave. Or you can just roll up in your tracksuit. All the fuss is taken out of it.''
Will Balleau, a New Mexico native who co-owns Richmond's Chingon Cantina y Taqueria with his chef brother Michael, remembers trucks rising to popularity in areas where Mexican immigrants lived, including southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
When his brother joined him here a couple of years ago, they noticed an absence of quality street food and decided to fill the gap with a food truck. The premises they rented in Richmond to store the van mutated into a bricks-and-mortar restaurant, with the van functioning as the kitchen, so they've built another van and will be hitting the streets soon.
But getting a truck on the road isn't as easy as choosing a concept and turning on the ignition. Confined kitchens have to be designed intelligently and meet council regulations. That includes road safety, food safety, proper refrigeration, electricity, water supply and grease extraction units.
''We'll always be heavily legislated; that's just who we are,'' Rashid says.
''We try to keep our food standards high and our footprint in neighbourhoods low. We don't leave a trail of grease and rubbish, we clean up after ourselves.''
Not even Melbourne's diva-like weather can dent business. ''Melbourne has the most resilient people,'' Rashid says. ''They just come out with umbrellas, grab their food and get back inside.''
So what does the future hold for Melbourne's food truck scene?
Rashid thinks it will continue to grow organically and slowly but will become part of our lifestyle. Balleau hopes we'll embrace big truck-ins like those held in San Francisco parks. ''If we can get that dynamic out here, even if it's just events a couple of times a year, and get everyone together, it would be so much fun,'' he says.
Top trucks
Beatbox Kitchen Twitter @beatboxkitchen
Looking like a ghetto blaster on wheels, Beatbox Kitchen delivers cracking burgers and fries at music festivals, events and in quiet backstreets, mostly in Melbourne's north. The Raph Burger uses grass-fed beef and is served medium, the Shroom burger (a fat grilled portobello mushroom with salad and cheese) is veg heaven, and the fries come with moreish Stereo sauce, mayo or spicy relish.
Cornutopia Twitter @cornutopia
After less than 12 months, Cornutopia has a regular spot at Preston Market as well as cruising around selling its organic Mexican food, including tacos, nachos and quesadillas, from its yellow van. For an addictive snack, order one of the ''corn cups'' - a pile of warm kernels available in original (good old butter and salt), zesty (lime and pepper) or spicy Mexican.
Gidget's Beach Cantina Twitter @GidgetsCantina
Flying the flag for the truck-starved south, Gidget's Beach Cantina totes tacos by the bay. Chef Serena Cabello has created four fillings for the corn tortillas - slow-cooked, spice-rubbed beef; zesty chicken Pibil; Californian fish; and a lush mushroom, corn and cuitlacoche (corn truffle). They're crunchy with cabbage or nopal (cactus) and garnished with grated cheese. After a bingle, Gidget's turquoise vintage caravan is a little the worse for wear, so keep an eye out for Gidget 2.0.
Gumbo Kitchen Twitter @GumboKitchen
Bringing a taste of New Orleans to the streets of Melbourne, Gumbo Kitchen pumps out a dirty blues soundtrack as it slings its fried shrimp po'boys, ''beef debris'' (shredded, chopped beef) served on fries with remoulade and gumbo, and a spicy stew chunked with chicken, sausage and okra served with a side of rice and bread. Finish with a piece of Lemon Ice Box Pie - a cross between lemon cheesecake and a Golden Gaytime.
Mr Burger Twitter @mrburgertruck
With a semi-permanent undercover set-up in a laneway close to the Queen Victoria Market, as well as taking to the streets, Mr Burger serves up super-juicy US-style burgers, gooey with American cheese and sweet with pickles and caramelised onions, and there's a cross-cultural vego burger based on falafel. Produce is sourced from the handy market, and the meat patties are minced to their recipe by a family butcher. There are three simple choices - Mr Burger, Mr Meat and Mr Veg - plus chips.
Smokin' Barrys Twitter @Smokinbarrys
Hickory-smoked long and slow, Smokin' Barrys succulent barbecued meats are wedged into a soft roll and slathered in house-made barbecue sauce. With a tasty menu of rolls, ribs and nachos, you'll end up with sauce running down to your elbow, but that's what it's all about. The Barry-centric menu includes the Barry Manilow (with cheese and guac), the Barry Obama (with jalapenos and ranch) and the Drew Barrymore (with the lot).
Taco Truck Twitter @tacotruckmelb
Raph Rashid's Taco Truck hit the streets in 2011, with a simple and fresh menu. These soft-shell tacos come in a choice of fish, potato or chicken. Fish tacos feature a succulent strip of battered rockling with slaw, lime and poppy mayo, the chicken comes with corn salsa and chipotle, while the potato version has a chunky spud slice in a crisp tortilla, topped with jalapeno ricotta and salsa verde.
White Guy Cooks Thai Twitter @whiteguythai
Bringing a bit of the East to Melbourne's west, White Guy Cooks Thai dishes up traditional Asian hawker dishes such as chicken satay and sweet corn cakes, along with dudeish pork belly or prawn sliders. There's always a vegan, gluten-free option, and usually a queue.
Yogurddiction Twitter @yogurddiction
This cheerful candy-striped van is twirling out some seriously delicious fat-free frozen yoghurt with rotating daily flavours. Toppings range from fresh peach and pineapple to Anzac-y crumble and crushed-up Oreos, kooky fruit pearls and - from the ''Why haven't I thought of that before?'' department - smashed Almond Roca.
Grub Food Van Twitter @grubfoodvan
For those who don't fancy jack-rabbiting down back streets in search of dinner and like to know exactly where their food truck's at, Grub Food Van is a never-shifting, always gleaming 1965 Airstream van in Fitzroy, serving everything from meatloaf and gravy to prawn cocktail sandwiches, soba salads and rice pudding with lavender jelly. With vintage furniture, perky umbrellas, a drinks list scrawled on the side of a fridge (try the Bloody Mark with a beetroot and jalapeno kick), and Mutti the resident dog, this is one welcoming oasis.
87-89 Moor St, Fitzroy, Tues-Sun 8am-8pm.
FOLLOW WHERE THE TRUCK AT (@wherethetruckat) for an ever-growing list and map of who's trucking where. They have crowd-sourced funding through Pozible and are building an iPhone app so you'll never miss your favourite truck, which might be just around the corner. wherethetruck.at


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REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - Led by a standout performance from freshman Sophia Chen, who earned medalist honors, the University of Pennsylvania women's golf team finished second out of 10 teams at the University of Delaware Fall Invitational on Sunday. This completed the fall portion of the Quakers' 2013-14 season.
Chen shot even-par 71, a collegiate low, in her first round on Saturday, then followed that up with a 76 and 75 to finish the 54-holetournament at 222. She ended the 54 holes tied with Delaware's Grace Chua, then defeated Chua on the first playoff hole to grab the individual title.
"Sophia played great this weekend," said head coach Mark Anderson. "It is quite an accomplishment to win a Division I golf tournament, but to do it as a freshman is really impressive. She is able to control her emotions very well on the course. She doesn't let bad shots upset her and she doesn't get overly excited when she's playing well.
"It was very windy this weekend, and the conditions were tough at times," he continued. "You had to be able to handle adversity and bounce back from bad holes, and Sophia did that better than anyone in the tournament. I'm sure she will contend for the top spot in many tournaments during her time at Penn."
As a team, Penn shot 307-313-305--925 to finish behind only the host Blue Hens (303-308-298--909) at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club. Rollins College was third, at 929, while Ivy foe Brown was a distant fourth (959).
Junior Amanda Chin tied for fourth in the field of 53 golfers, shooting 78-76-73--227, while senior Olivia Chang (77-79-80--236) tied for 15th. Penn's lineup included two other freshmen, Franchesca de la Torre (81-82-78--241/t-23rd) and Isabella Rahm (84-82-78--245/28th), while yet another newcomer, Erin Lo, finished 25th playing the event as an individual (82-77-83--242).
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The ICC is the global governing body for cricket. Its Development Programme has specific strategic objectives aimed at the sustainable development and strengthening of the sport globally. The Americas regional office is based in Toronto, Canada and has a team of five that support the development of the game in 16 Associate and Affiliate members (AMs) in the region – Canada, USA, Bermuda, Suriname, Argentina, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Falkland Islands, Mexico, Panama, Peru and Turks & Caicos Islands.
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PLANS for flats on a shopping centre car park in Yate could jeopardise services offered by the local dental and doctor surgeries, practise managers have warned.
A doctor's surgery manager has even said the closing of the busy car park at Abbotswood Shopping Centre could weaken emergency vehicles' access to the practise.
Outline plans to turn the car park at the back of the shops into a undisclosed number of residential flats have been submitted to South Gloucestershire Council by the shopping centre owners.
But Helen Holbrook, practise manager for Leap Valley Surgery which owns the Abbotswood practice, said the flats would make parking and access for patients difficult.
"We have ambulances rushing to the practice from time to time and my concern is that their access could be jeopardised," she said.
"The security and safety of our staff and their cars would also be a concern if there is no car parking provided.
"The car park offers easy access to our patients and staff and we hope it stays."
Dental surgeon of Apple Dental Practise, Dr Sarah Greig, has added weight to concern.
Her surgery, also in the shopping centre, is one of the last remaining NHS dental practises in the area and has more than 11,000 patients registered.
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Churches need to reach people. Our software helps. Every day we enable churches with their mission by supporting our product. Do you feel called to utilize your technical skills, your passion for the church and your heart for the Lord to support the local church? If you do, and you have the right skills, passion and drive, you may enjoy being part of our support team.
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Well, Trapdoor are only funding it as far as I'm aware so I don't see how whatever Polytron do would effect that but if you mean would anyone buy a Polytron game again? Yeah, probably. I would. If it looks good enough. I'm fucking sick of the tabloid tittle tattle witch hunt that's gone on around Phil for the most part and I won't let that effect my buying decisions.
I'll buy Fez when it comes out on Steam too as I said above, it's an excellent game. Admittedly, there's a proportion of the content I have no interest in but as you can walk away without having to indulge yourself going ever deeper down the rabbit hole, I'm happy with that. The first ending makes the whole thing worthwhile, it's magnificent and bollocks out brassy as fuck.
And to get what's happening now in proportion, the patch fixes almost everything, it just corrupts existing saves at a certain point. Whilst it's not ideal, you can just start the game again and everything will be hunky dory from then on in. Sucks to lose progress but it's not the shitageddon the media have made this out to be. Of course, if you read some of the reports about this, you wouldn't actually know that so hung up are they on passing judgement or thou shalts. You'd think it'd be a fairly critical thing to mention but hey ho, eh?
Last edited by RobF; 21-07-2012 at 07:30 AM.Videogames, eh?
Also I'm not sure why the documentary is such a load of bollocks when it's mostly Phil Fish (at least relevant to this point) talking about how he kept changing the game idea, kept adding to the game, is obsessed with details, and then that 5 minute or so rant about that guy who left the company...
Yes, 5 years. That level of detail and the artwork alone isn't something that happens in a week. There's a lot more to Fez than the screen flipping if you want to dig deep enough. Personally, I didn't. I was content with just the exploration, platforming and walked at 32 cubes very happy - I'd had my fill and the ending satisfied me.
There's an entire other game in there that involves a series of cryptic puzzles to be solved and it's immense just how much detail there is to each of them. The world is huge and there isn't really a screen that doesn't serve some higher purpose or have something to do in it. It really is a game about going down the rabbit hole, then going down the rabbit hole some more, and then some more, and then where am I again and why am I surrounded with bits of paper with strange symbols and Tetris shapes scribbled all over them? With an owl?
Outside the platforming, Fez is a game about all those schoolyard myths. If you hover over the moocow and press X,Y, UP DOWN DOWN something magical happens. If you go to the graveyard at 12 o'clock and wait for 6 hours something happens. Bullshit made up examples but that's the sort of stuff that is Fez and can't really be conveyed in the screenshots. There's translations to be made, puzzles to be solved, mysteries to be uncovered. If you want. It's all optional.
Spoilers but this is the real game of Fez, not the one you'll see people play.
Even if you don't like what it is, it's hard not to be impressed by what it is once you realise how deep its veins run.Videogames, eh?
That's all well and good, but can you actually show that all of that detail took the 5 years, as opposed to going "I don't like this pixel art because it's not pixelly enough REDOING ENTIRE TILESET BRB"?
Then again I guess I should just give up, because I remember the last time I argued with you about indie games, and you basically shouted me down with "No you wouldn't understand you're not part of the scene" or something. Fez is a masterpiece by a misunderstood anti-social genius. Happy?
Yeah, I can. Here's a detailed diary and worklog of the time Phil spent on each and every screen that Phil sent me especially to show you how hard he'd worked.
Believe whatever the fuck you want, man. I don't really care. I was just answering your questions. I don't want an argument, so whatever.
Last edited by RobF; 21-07-2012 at 09:34 AM.Videogames, eh?
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I find it hard to believe Fez only sold 100,000 units for two reasons, first being the fact it has sold 20k on its first day which is an exceptionally large number. there is no way he only sold 100,000 in three months.
And second is the fact that i know what internet presence the approx of 100,000 sold units has on the internet, and fez has a much much larger presence on forums/comments posts. Sure, it can be said that this is due to phil being an outspoken person who stir controversy, but still, i see people speak about playing it everywhere.
Alright, just did a quick search:
this was in may 30, almost two months ago.
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Remembered about Ryan's posts for Gamasutra where he checks the numbers. After the first few weeks on XBLA, there's usually a fairly hefty drop off and sure enough...
It's still selling but it's selling incredibly slowly and that'll only continue to drop off naturally. Still above average by a lot of XBLA's standards but very far from the big league too.Videogames, eh?
Microsoft's statement:
"Polytron and their investor, Trapdoor, made the decision not to work on an additional title update for Fez," the statement starts. "Microsoft Studios chose to support this decision based on the belief that Polytron/Trapdoor were in the best position to determine what the acceptable quality level is for their game. While we do not disclose the cost of Title Updates, we did offer to work with Trapdoor to make sure that wasn't a blocking issue. We remain huge fans of Fez."
Honestly, the part you've bolded means absolutely nothing apart from to clarify that MS and Polytron/Trapdoor were in talks about the patch. Which is something we already knew and was covered in Phil's original statement. MS are doing nothing but supporting the original statement and pointing out that they haven't tried to initiate any clauses (assuming any exist) to make them patch the game, that they're happy to support Polytron's decision to not patch the game further and that at some point, they've had negotiations. So, there's nothing really to come back with. Everything is in the same place as it was before and as we already knew.
If you're effected by the TU save corruption bug, you just start the game again and it's gone never to be seen again. Anyone buying the game new will have a game that won't be effected by the bug. This is the really important part that keeps getting lost in this drama. This is all you have to do to have a working Fez now. Losing progress is never ideal but still... Fez works, the bugs are patched in TU1. A small percentage of people will lose suffer a corrupt save if they're playing an existing game but they can just restart and everything is fine.
And in no time at all, I'm pretty sure everyone will be able to get their hands on a -supported- version of the game via other avenues.Videogames, eh?
Losing a save file in a game sucks, when I've gotten corrupted data in games before I've been pretty apprehensive about playing through them again.
Oh, no arguments there. It's a gutting thing to have happen but at least in this case, it's a rare thing and won't happen to anybody who comes along and buys the game in the future and won't happen if someone restarts the game and plays again.
So, rotten if you're the unlucky 1% who didn't finish the game before the TU and whom fate will decide you'll get caught by the save bug, certainly.
But mainly my concern is that amongst the Phil said this, Phil said that and mass of internet noise and fury, the essential fact that TU2 would be to fix nothing but that glitchout. It's not a rollup of other issues being patched or anything like that, all that stuff is in TU1 which has gone live again. That work is done.
TU2 would be $XLOTS of money to fix precisely one issue.
And it's an issue with a workaround. Not a nice workaround but still. A workaround. This isn't the shitageddon it's being made out to be.
Last edited by RobF; 22-07-2012 at 05:17 AM.Videogames, eh?
Yes, but it's a bug that will effect a small amount of -existing- saves only. In order to trigger the conditions required, you'd need to be in possession of a pre-patch save.
If you buy the game now, it'll prompt you to patch right away after purchase and you won't ever hit the bug.
If you nuke your old save and start again once patched, you won't trigger the bug.Videogames, eh?
They're not saying that.
There's nothing to imply that MS offered to waive the fee and there's nothing to imply that Polytron actually have that money to spend. The continued inclusion of Trapdoor in this debate seems to corroborate this. If there was no fee to be paid, why would you include investors in the talks? If you had the money, why would you include investors in the talks? If you don't care... why even have those talks to try and get the patch made? Seriously, why would you spend 3 months out of your life talking to a massive corporation when you know that you could just not patch the game if you wanted to, that you could just sit and wait out the exclusivity clause and run without lifting a finger?
Two IGF prizes wouldn't even pay for submissions, two IGF prizes likely wouldn't even cover the cost of pushing this patch through cert. Both the prizes add up to around £27k, which is a lot of money for most people, it'd be a fortune to me but it's not even enough to cover one solitary patch when it comes to console dev. See my previous post earlier in the thread for a vague idea of just how much money disappears for indies during a console dev cycle and how 1 million dollars made on a game doesn't equate to 1 million dollars or necessarily anything close to that sitting in a devs bank account. It would be super sweet if it did, mind :D
This is a massively horrid decision for any dev to have to take. Schafer has had to take it prior and opted for the same as Phil and there are other games that have suffered a similar fate. There's reasons why developers are exiting stage left from XBLA development and why the past few years has seen scant other than licensed titles or megapub tatware on there punctuated occasionally by old signings or sequels finally seeing the light of day. Devs want games on consoles, devs want to support games on consoles but when support is actively penalised? Isn't that, like, total shit? Making someone pay to patch their game, to make their game better...
There's, honestly, a point where it's better to just fucking bail and go somewhere else before it ruins you if it hasn't ruined you already and at that point, no amount of WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IS THIS *can* make doing it viable or an option. It's shit but that's development for you. And walking can't be done before launch because contracts signed at a time when the service wasn't shit and when the other options we have now were, you can't just walk away from so easily.
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Flag raising and drumming marked Sutton's celebrations of Commonwealth Day.
Before raising the flag of the Commonwealth in Sutton High Street this morning Sutton's mayor Councillor Sean Brennan spoke of the importance and meaning of the celebrations.
He said: "Joining together as members of one worldwide commonwealth community, and valuing the personal dignity and worth of every citizen, we raise this flag as a symbol of the ties and kinship and affinity we cherish.
"We draw inspiration from our diversity, and the opportunities for working together, as a rich source of wisdom and a powerful influence for good in the world.
"We affirm our commitment to upholding the values set out in the Commonwealth Charter, to serving one another in a spirit of respect and understanding, and to advancing development, democracy and co-operation locally, nationally and internationally."
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Carlos Dunlap signs extension with Bengals
Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 11:48 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 11:48 a.m.
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have signed defensive end Carlos Dunlap to a five-year contract extension.
The Bengals announced the deal Tuesday, but didn't immediately release details. According to NFL.com, it's a six-year, $40 million contract. He is set to earn $20 million over the next two seasons. Another $4.5 million is available in incentives. Dunlap's contract would have expired after this season, but it now runs through 2018.
The 6-foot-6, 280-pound Dunlap is a fourth-year pro from University of Florida. He had 55 tackles and six sacks in 14 games last season. He led the Bengals in combined fumbles forced and recovered with seven total.
In a 20-13 victory over San Diego, he had two sacks and forced fumbles, and recovered one late in the game to preserve the victory. He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for that. He had a 14-yard interception return for a touchdown against Baltimore.
The Bengals open training camp July 24.
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Shipwreck group offers tours and training14 Apr 2014
There are thousands of shipwrecks around the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador. By one estimate, there are at least 8,000. As the first place in North America reached by Europeans during the age of exploration, the rugged coast here has had centuries to ring up its toll of ships and lives lost.
The surge and surface current slosh me around like laundry in a spin cycle. I'm scuba diving on Gadd's Wall, a precipitous dive site in Bonne Bay, in Western Newfoundland's Gros Morne National Park, that just may be one of the top dives on the Rock.
Aviation Preservation28 Feb 2013
In the 1950s, Canada's Department of Transport commissioned a modernist makeover for a tiny international air hub in Newfoundland, a design that has proven as timeless as it was trendsetting.
It's that exciting time of the year again. Time to launch two brand new Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism TV ads. The two new chapters of the Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism story, Most Easterly Point and Conversation, highlight the compelling differences that make this province the ideal destination.
Viva la Viking Trail13 Jun 2012
Newfoundland and Labrador's Viking Trail celebrates the place where the first Europeans to make landfall in the Western Hemisphere, Leif Erikson and the Vikings, came in contact with North America's native people. Around A.D. 1000, Erikson led an expedition that sailed from a Norse village in Greenland to the coast of Labrador then south to Newfoundland.
Unseen Titanic11 Apr 2012
St. John's, Newfoundland, is another of Titanic's homes. On June 8, 1912, a rescue ship returned to St. John's bearing the last recovered Titanic corpse. For months, deck chairs, pieces of wood paneling, and other relics were reported to have washed up on the Newfoundland coast...
Tourism launches two new TV ads16 Jan 2012
2012 is off to a great start with the launch of two brand new Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism TV ads.
Protection of Blanche Brook fossils welcomed10 Jan 2012
The Blanche Brook Fossil Site in Stephenville is among seven sites in the province now protected under the "Historic Resources Act" as a result of recently approved regulations.
Newfoundland and Labrador: Days dawn first15 Dec 2011
Still relatively unknown as a tourism destination, Newfoundland and Labrador is a treasury of fascinating history, scenery, great seafood, ghostly "happenings", traditional music and friendly people.
But this is where the North American day dawns first.
Diving Newfoundland's World War II shipwrecks21 Sep 2011
I plunge into the 32-degree waters off Bell Island, Newfoundland and descend with my dive buddy to the S.S. Saganaga. This former iron ore carrier -- along with the S.S. Lord Strathcona, S.S. Rose Castle, and the PLM-27 -- was torpedoed by the German submarine U-513 during World War II. All four ships now lie in a little over 60 feet of water completely upright and intact except for where the torpedoes hit them.
Wholly Trinity15 Sep 2011
Small business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit have put Newfoundland town's bustling seasonal tourism industry on the map.
Where on earth can you hike trails for seven days straight that are at once beautifully wild and off the beaten path, yet also accessible and within reach of a comfortable B&B every night? Ruggedly scenic trails, weaving along and above the ocean, affording the occasional sighting of a whale or an iceberg as they hum with history spanning thousands of years?
Lawrence Hill, author of the award-winning Book of Negroes, writes about being bewitched by majestic Gros Morne National Park - and tracing the history of the incomparable Viking settlement L'Anse aux Meadows.
New Centre for Textile Art opens in Conche21 Jul 2011
On July 26, 2011 the French Shore Historical Society, based in Conche on the east coast of the Great Northern Peninsula, will officially open a Centre for Textile Art. The purpose of the Centre will be to encourage the art of handmade textile crafts and to promote the art and history of textile-based traditions....
Coinciding with its 40th anniversary in the town of Grand Bank, the Provincial Seaman's Museum has re-opened after expanding their exhibition size. After nearly losing the museum to a fire, the old is new again.
New Exhibit at Commissariat House Explores the Making of News in 19th Century St. John's24 Jun 2011
A new exhibit opened in St. John's today to show us what St. John's was like back in the day.
Two brand new Tourism TV ads17 Jan 2011
With a new year comes new Tourism TV! Watch 'Half Hour' and '500 Years,' the latest chapters in the continuing Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism story. In Half Hour, we look at the unique half an hour time difference here in NL. In 500 Years, we celebrate the spirit of our capital city, St. John's, which is one of the oldest in North America, but one of the youngest at heart.
The Root Cellar Capital of the World10 Jan 2011
With over 130 root cellars – small storage spaces skillfully built into the hillsides – Elliston has an unusual heritage. Important to many in rural Newfoundland, the root cellars kept vegetables cool, yet frost- free and edible during the long winter months.
It's late October, 1887. The few meagre crops eked out during the short summer months are in and the frost is quickly coming. God help the family that doesn't have a proper root cellar!
- Anonymous Bird Island Cove Resident (now Elliston).
As remote as Newfoundland and Labrador probably seemed to some back in the 1800s, invention and know-how were definitely up to snuff!
History Along the Coast10 Jan 2011
Rugged, wild and beautiful, the coastal communities of Brigus and Cupids will take you back in time. Rich in culture and history, the two towns are just a stone's throw from one another, and both are located just an hour outside of St. John's. Let the townspeople take you in as you explore heritage that has been preserved for hundreds of years. And see for yourself what we've been celebrating.
Of all the mariners who set to sea in Newfoundland and Labrador over the centuries, none is more justly famous than Captain Bob Bartlett of Brigus. A noted explorer in his own right, and perhaps the greatest ice pilot who ever lived, Bartlett guided American Commodore Robert Peary to within 150 miles of the North Pole in 1909, at which point Peary set out with one servant to finish the job on foot. Bartlett won numerous awards and spent many summers exploring the Arctic, and had a gift for self-promotion that in the first half of the 20th century made him one of the most famous men alive.
Labrador park is Canada's 'exquisite jewel'10 Jan 2011
Newfoundland and Labrador isn't your typical run-of-the-mill tourism destination. It's complex, ancient and multi-faceted. Nowhere is this fact more apparent than within Canada's 'exquisite jewel,' Torngat Mountains National Park. Read about one Toronto Sun reporter's unique experience. There's video too...


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Love Is In The Air: 11 Romantic Spring Date Night Dresses for Every Budget
Glide into spring and steal a few hearts with these romantic dresses!
-Shante D. Booker
As we enter spring, the sun begins to shine brighter, the birds start singing their tunes… and then it hits you: You have one too many little black . Time to give your wardrobe a spring cleaning! These light and flowing dresses will turn up the romance on all those fabulous spring dates you've got lined up.


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"The lifeblood of any model, male or female is the customer coming back. We can be the best possible agent and make that opportunity of the booking... that one time. We can get you in to see that customer who ordinarily would not have requested you...that one time. But the only one who can make that into a repeat booking is you when you get on set"
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Amida Mandala Buddhist Temple is a Pureland temple in the centre of Malvern, Worcestershire, in the heart of England. It is owned by the Amida Trust and run by Rev Kaspalita and Rev Satyavani, on behalf of the the Amida Order.


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Ekin TV - March 9- 2009
Adnan Oktar: We said that the solution of everything is the Turkish-Islamic Union. I mean; this affair and the Chechen affair would not be solved otherwise. They will join the Turkish-Islamic Union. The affair will be solved on the day, on the hour, the minute, all the problem will dissapear. Also the inequity will end. This agreeable unity that has the Ottoman esence would end the issue. There is conflicts, disorder everywhere; there is also unrest in Turkey, the PKK problem. The Turkish-Islamic Union is a system that will do away with the entire problem. You see; The East Turkestan and Kazakhistan problem will also end. The affair of Syria, the affair of Iraq all of them will end.
Aksu TV - April 10- 2010
Adnan Oktar: Briefly; to be sincere, cordial, to advocate the freedom or to avoid bigotry, to abide by the morality of the Qur'an, to be affectionate as our Prophet Muhammad (saas), to be forgiving, compassionate; namely to have a good moral character is a great blessing. Our people must be very happy, the Turkish-Islamic Union is to be constituted. For instance; see Krygyzstan is in disorder, Kazakhistan is restless, Azerbaijan longs for uniting with Turkey, nevertheless they are also uneasy. An agreeable unity that would terminate them is a must for us to endeavor , Insha'Allah. When there is the Turkish-Islamic Union, the Turkish world will be relieved InshaAllah, they are all Muslim thereby we will have also embraced the Islamic world completely, InshaAllah. Alas, see the people in Iran are suffering, the people in Afghanistan are suffering, the people in Pakistan are also suffering. What a pity, they are wretchedly poor, namely they are hungry, very miserable, they don't have anything to wear, they have children, maidens, mothers there, what a pity. I mean we need to pity them, sympathise them as Muslims. We have an opportunity like that. Turkey is both a modern and a rational country; Turkey is on a line that is adherent to Ataturk's policy, nationalist, namely Turkey is on a consistent line, thereby Turkey is a country which practises Islam in a best way. It is on the most ideal structure. Therefore; the whole Islamic world wants the leadership of Turkey. I mean; if there is a demand like that, Turkey cannot be abstained from it, can it? Turkey needs to accept this for the sake of Allah, that's why Turkey will be the leader of the Turkish-Islamic Union, InshaAllah. A beautiful future is waiting for Muslims, but [it will come true]with our effort.
Habervaktim.com - June 16- 2010
The declaration of Dear Yalçın Topçu:
" Since the foundation of the BBP (The Great Union Party) we members and companions have one ideal; an Islamic and a Turkish world that is merged and united from Adriatic to the Great Wall of China, united in terms of language and notion. It is necessary to spread this ideal and goal to every single individual to frustrate the emperial aspirations that longs for the dispute among brothers".


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This article was published 16/11/2012 (1740 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
FERNIE, B.C. -- Public schools and pampering have never been associated with each other, but they are now comfortably intertwined at Spa 901 in Fernie, B.C.
The 901 reference is to the spa's address at the end of the shopping and dining district on the Rocky Mountain ski town's Ninth Avenue -- which just might be one of the hippest main streets east of Nelson, B.C.
As if we needed another reason to visit laid-back Fernie, a city of 5,000 that attracts hundreds of visitors every weekend to its mountain-framed setting in the Elk Valley. Plenty of Albertans and others already make a beeline for the snow-blessed ski hill, dining at dozens of restaurants from grassroots to gourmet or checking out the mountain gear shops, cafés and quirky retailers.
Add Spa 901 to the list of quirky spots. But it's only unusual because of what it once was -- a public school built in 1908, when the city was a coal-mining and forestry hub. The spiffed-up red-brick exterior and other touchstones of the old school have been carefully restored. The once rundown building has been rejuvenated into a comfy place to retreat at the end of a mogul-busting day on the slopes or a bone-rattling day on the bike trails. Or for no other reason but to treat yourself.
Shelly Macgregor, a registered massage therapist who owns several clinics in Calgary, took over the Spa 901 space in 2011. It offers customized pampering treatments, unlike her therapeutic massage clinics in Calgary. Last summer, she went to Fernie for a bike race and met some people who told her the space was waiting for a spa to be developed. She jumped at the chance.
Step through the large doorway and it's hard to imagine school kids kibitzing in the hallways or bursting out of the doors for recess. The building, anchoring at the far eastern end of Ninth, fits well with Fernie's hip heritage vibe.
Many of the buildings were erected after the city was razed by fires in 1904 and 1908. After the blazes, the city decreed fireproof materials such as brick and stone must be used when constructing buildings downtown. What arose were handsome structures in the "simplified Italianate" style, including the building that houses Spa 901 on the main floor.
Within the entire development, known as 901 Fernie, there are 44 stylish one- to three-bedroom condo units for rent or purchase. Think floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the Lizard Range of snow-capped peaks, exposed brick walls, high ceilings, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. There are a couple of penthouses with two- or three-bedroom options, a homey place for a family or a group of friends to stay for the weekend. That literally makes 901 a destination spa.
-- Postmedia News
What to expect at Spa 901
The look: High ceilings and soothing wall colours play off the exposed brick walls and reclaimed wood floors, giving the spa a warm, welcoming feel, respectful of its historic roots. The curving staircase to the lower level, made of reclaimed fir, leads to a meandering space, which includes a lovely lounge with a fireplace, five treatment rooms and full-body infrared saunas. Outside, there's a hot pool.
Signature treatments: Owner??? Shelly Macgregor says skiers will love the "blissful feet" massage, a 30-minute massage of the feet and calves using hot-compress towels. Another special treatment is the "intention scrub," a 90-minute full-body moisturizing massage ending with a rain shower.
Packages: Spa 901 offers four packages, including the "weekend warrior widow" ($360), 31/2 hours of spa indulgences that include a two-hour massage, a facial and more. There's also the "old school pampering" package ($160), a trio of offerings: facial, pedicure and manicure.
More information and rentals: Go to spa901.ca for treatment bookings. Condo rentals are available year round. Guests can use the spa's sauna and pools for $15. Sample condo rental rates in April and May range from $185 a night for a one-bedroom to $335 a night for the three-bedroom penthouse. Other condo units outside the Schoolhouse building have private entries and can also be rented.
Go to ferniecentralreservations.com or call 1-800-622-5007.


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AFTER winning their first ever Division One title last term, defending champions Trowbridge Wanderers are struggling at the wrong end of the table this season after suffering a sixth loss in eight games.
Wanderers latest defeat saw them beaten 9-0 at home by leaders Boomsbury, who now have a five point lead over the chasing pack.
With a number of key players missing, Boomsbury manager Ben Howe was forced into a change of formation for the trip to Wanderers and with a different mindset from the team that lost to Melksham Town Reserves last weekend, Howe's men were at their brilliant best and were on top form from the minute Steve Jackson gave them the lead.
Jackson helped himself to a six-timer, scoring three in each half. Matt Jones and Pete Spong scored in the first half to go with Jackson's first half hat-trick to give their side a 5-0 interval lead.
Along with Jackson's second half treble, Mike Grieve fired home a brilliant long range free kick to make up the nine.
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Bradford United hosted Freshford United in the first of back-to-back fixtures for the near neighbours.
Bradford, who after victories over Westbury United Reserves and Trowbridge Wanderers, went into the game looking for a third straight win but it was Hughie Fulton's title-chasing village side that boosted their chances of finishing top of the pile thanks to a 3-0 win that moved them into second spot in the table.
Steve Roddy fired Freshford ahead and a second from the in-form striker gave the villagers a 2-0 half-time lead.
Bradford had the chance to reduce the arrears early in the second half but they could only look on in disbelief as Mark Maguire saw his penalty kept out by Freshford keeper Chris Birleson, which was just one of many fine saves he made to keep his team ahead.
Roddy then wasted a glorious chance to complete his hat trick as when he looked certain to score, he pushed his shot wide of the target.
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ABOUT thirty residents of the Arboretum area of Worcester had to spend the night in a hotel after a gas pipe caught fire.
Emergency service were called just before midnight yesterday (Friday) after a fire was spotted coming from a gas pipe under the street.
Houses along the street were evacuated and the residents put up in a local hotel.
The fire was not put out until about 7.30am today, and the residents have been allowed back home, but their houses currently have no water and gas supplies.
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Reflection is good. It's nice to look back on was has been and, remember the great achievements of times gone past. I'd like to think that's why Game of the Year awards are so popular, not just so we can screech at each other about supposedly wrong opinions - something that's sadly all to common in the world of video games. We've admittedly left our Top Ten Games of 2013 list a little later than most but, we did so that we might better experience all of last years big titles, in the hopes we don't leave any great experiences unrepresented. 2013 was a fantastic year that saw some truly staggering games hit as the last generation systems gave way to the next. A natural conclusion The Last of Us is our top game of 2013.
The Last of Us - Playstation 3
Thinking back over the last year there were so many great games released, picking out just the ten greatest has been genuinely difficult. Yet selecting the top spot was done with ease, it was impossible to choose any title for the highest honour other than The Last of Us. With the incredible success that Naughty Dog captures the emotional highs and lows of Joel and Ellie's post apocalyptic journey, it would feel wrong to pick any other game. The tenacious duo's grim story follows them over a year of their lives through a touching, tragic and often horrific trek across the shattered remains of a US ravaged by a viscous fungal infection which effectively zombifies it's human hosts. Amongst the back drop, a world inhabited by monsters and humans that kill indiscriminately, Naughty Dog tells what may be the best story ever in video games; I'm deadly serious.
Naughty Dog expertly builds a believable devastated world, brimming with little touches that instil it with a sense of lost humanity - unique crayon pictures scribbled by children rest on individual work desks and, family portraits sit on mantles - the world feels truly abandoned. Scattered throughout are notes; diary entries written both before and after the pandemic, those penned before show the triviality of life in comparison to the tragic present. Fourteen year old heroine Ellie remarks that she can't imagine a time where girls worry about what to wear and, if a boy likes them. Those scribed during the pandemic tell engrossing stories in their own right regarding the trials the survivors have went through - some are truly touching.
Even with their own unique charms none of scrawled notes carry the same emotional weight as the story of the protagonist tag team. I'd barely switched the game on before I was given the first emotional kick in the gut - from that moment on The Last of Us's emotional hooks were in and, they wouldn't let go right up until it's unbelievable finale. The relationship between Joel and Ellie is fascinating, and ultimately believable as fate throws them together.Younger Ellie constantly attempts to win over the cold middle aged Joel who is initially uninterested in the teenager, escorting her across country out of necessity rather than want. Quickly their relationship evolves into almost a father daughter one, as Joel teaches the naive Ellie about the world before its collapse. Talented voice actors Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson bring life and energy to the pair.
Unlike it's action packet colourful sibling the Uncharted series The Last of Us is grey, downtrodden and, flits between action-adventure to survival horror in a blink. This is thanks to the two distinct groups players are pitted against, the intelligent team working human survivors and, the creepy zombie-like infected. Humans are fought like a regular action game, their team work helps them encircle Joel and, they're best dealt tactically - though using melee is advantageous as to conserve ammunition. In this world though even melee weapons degrade, nothing is really safe. Infected on the other hand are far more sinister. The lighter runners throw themselves violently against Joel, whilst the spooky clickers are blinded by there infliction navigating using mere sound alone. Sneaking and, careful dispatchment in the dark corners they're encountered in is necessary - they're powerful, capable of killing Joel in one terrifying gory strike.
Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic survivor/action game controls like a dream. It's simple crafting system keeps players on their toes and, multiplayer matches the tone of the single player experience masterfully. It's enemies are spooky, yet humans are dangerous reminding us who the real monsters are. But none of that matters. At it's core The Last of Us has heart - something few games do. It makes you care about characters in a way that very few stories can, it pulls the heart strings in its best moments and, truly is one of the best video game tales ever crafted. If you could only play one game last year, this should have been it.


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OLYMPIC hero Larry Godfrey was named Sportsperson of the year at South Gloucestershire Council's Sports Awards in Filton.
The 36-year-old, who is a member of Hambrook-based Cleve Archers club, reached the last 16 in the men's individual archery competition at London 2012, and also made the World Cup Final in Tokyo.
Yate-based motorbike racer Luke Hedger, 17, took the aspiring Young Sportsperson of the Year award after winning the British 125GP Championship, while at the other end of the spectrum 53-year-old Caron Hale of Thornbury was honoured as the Veteran Sportsperson of the Year having represented Great Britain team at the Veteran European Team Championships and Veteran World Championship at two weapons.
Olympians, Parlympians, British champions, clubs, coaches and schools gathered for the annual event which recognises sporting achievement and the contribution sports clubs make to communities in the district.
The golden summer of sporting achievement may have come to an end but the community spirit shown during the Olympic and Paralympic torch relay and the London 2012 Games will leave a lasting legacy.
And the winners of our sports awards have clearly demonstrated a strong commitment to ensuring sporting activities are championed at a grass roots level.
Cllr Claire Young, Chair of the Communities Committee, said: "The 2012 awards ceremony was a great success, especially after such an incredible year for sporting achievement in the wake of the Olympics and the Paralympics.
"There were many worthy recipients who have achieved so much this year and their sporting accomplishments highlight the number of talented athletes and dedicated coaches that we have in South Gloucestershire."
Awards: Contribution to creating and Olympic and Paralympic Legacy -Blackhorse Primary School, Emersons Green; Sportsperson of the Year - Larry Godfrey; Aspiring Young Sportsperson of the Year - Luke Hedger; Aspiring Young Disabled Sportsperon of the Year - Sian Williams; Veteran Sportsperson of the Year - Caron Hale; Coach of the Year - Paralympic assistant basketball coach Jen Browning; Young Coach of the Year - Ross Lee, Bradley Stoke Youth Football Club; Club of the Year - Cleve Archers; Contribution to inclusive Sport Award - Ken Elliott, Bradley Stoke Special Athletics Swimming Club; James Clifford Memorial Award - Laura Butler, Sir Bernard Lovell School; Personal Achievement Award - Ibrahima Diallo, Paralympic footballer; Community Sport Award sponsored by Airbus in the UK - Ray Jones, Kingswood Amateur Boxing Club.


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About the Project
During the violent turmoil of World War II and the Holocaust, hundreds of thousands of art works entered the international art market, sometimes illegally, as the result of Nazi looting of private collections, or through other illicit transactions. Despite efforts by the Allied forces to restore, or restitute, looted or stolen items to their rightful owners immediately after the war, many works of art passed into the hands of dealers and entered collections and museums worldwide. Museums today have an obligation to undertake WW II-era provenance research in order to guarantee that they have clear title to the works of art in their possession. In doing so, American museums acknowledge the Washington Principles, endorsed by 44 nations in 1998, which presented best practices for publicizing provenance research, as well as best practices for resolving issues related to Nazi-confiscated art, should they arise.
At the IMA, systematic provenance research began in 2003. In order to fulfill the IMA's responsibility to make the resulting information available to the public, images and documentation are added regularly to the DATABASE section of this website. In the event that a legitimate claimant of a work of art should come forward, the IMA is committed to resolving the matter in an appropriate and equitable manner.
In addition to posting provenance research on its own website, the IMA is a contributor to the AAM's (American Alliance of Museums) Nazi-era Provenance Internet Portal (NEPIP) established in 2003. Works being considered for acquisition are also submitted to the Art Loss Register (ALR), an international database that maintains a record of stolen works of art. In 2009, the IMA built an Object Registry for the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) devoted to the Resolution of Claims for Nazi-Era Cultural Assets.This registry provides information of the resolution of formal claims made to AAMD member museums regarding works of art believed to have been stolen by the Nazis between 1933 and 1945 and lists objects restituted and settlements made since June 1998, the date the Report of the AAMD Task Force on the Spoliation of Art during the Nazi/World War II Era (1933-1945) was adopted.
Obtaining a complete provenance for a work of art from the time of its creation to the time it entered a museum is a time-consuming and challenging task. Investigation into a painting's history of ownership includes physical examination of the work in question (particularly important are labels and inscriptions on the back of the painting), consultation of object files and museum archives, auction and exhibition catalogues, monographs, publications on the activities of dealers and collectors, internet databases, dealer records, photographic and other archives, as well as correspondence with specialized scholars. Unlike title records kept on parcels of real estate, no centralized records exist for works of art. In fact, missing details about a change in ownership of works of art (including the date and location of the transfer) are not uncommon. Sometimes works of art were bought and/or sold anonymously, or dealers who were active during and immediately after WWII no longer exist. In some cases dealers who collaborated in the looting had legitimate businesses prior to the Nazi era; in other cases the records of dealers or auction houses may be incomplete, or were lost or destroyed in the intervening years. It is important to remember that a gap in a painting's provenance during the Nazi era does not automatically mean that a work of art was looted or stolen. It does, however, indicate that additional research is warranted.


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Forums: Index > The Wizengamot > HP Wiki on the Web
Hello, admins and avid HP Wiki editors! How would you feel about taking part of the responsibility for the Harry Potter Wiki Twitter (@Official_HPWiki) and Facebook? We are looking for someone or some people who would be interested in maintaining the accounts! We usually like to update daily, but we also like to have fun with it! If interested in learning more, please let me know!
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There's no denying the Mets have a heavy Latin presence. But, is it too heavy?
Paul Lo Duca called out the Mets Latin players tonight. He was in a cranky mood to begin with when asked about his suspension appeal.
He wasn't in a talking mood, but opened up.
"I'll do this, but you need to start talking to other players," Lo Duca told reporters in a loud enough voice for others to hear. "It's the same three or four people every day. Nobody else wants to talk. … Some of these guys have got to start talking.
They speak English, believe me."
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The "Did You Know?" for the main page has not been updated since early July. Whether this is because of lack of attention or lack of valuable suggestions, there doesn't seem to be much point in having a suggestions section for the feaure if the feature isn't updated. I suppose it's possible that as most of us registered users end up directly on the recently editing history when entering the wiki, the main page doesn't get quite so much attention. Still, it would be nice to see something new in that section every once in a while. Possible solutions:
- More of us could vote on suggestions that have already been posted and try to find some more worthy candidates (I might do just this myself, later.)
- Have a drive from experienced user for more suggestions that would be of interest to readers.
- An admin could, at their discretion, look over what's already been posted and implement some suggestions that seem worthy, regardless of voting.
- Last-ditch resort - remove the feature entirely if regular updates won't be made. ProfessorTofty 05:49, December 7, 2011 (UTC)
- Related to this, we were apparently supposed to return to the regular Featured Article queue on 1 August. It is currently December. -- 1337star (Owl Post) 06:29, December 7, 2011 (UTC)
We just need to put the top 5 voted DYKs up every month and delete them of the page, the page has been cleaned so isn't so intimidating now so people can actually vote as theres clear sections. Prisinorzero 18:07, January 10, 2012 (UTC)


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Famous People in Costumes
Because everyone knows Hollywood is a godless bordello of Sodomites, it's no surprise the stars came out to celebrate Halloween/pay homage to Satan for their careers. So here's a gathering of costumed celebs In no particular order:
Jessica Lowndes as God Willing, the Future Referee of My Pants.
Mariah Carey as A Victoria's Secret Angel with Elephantitis.
Jessica Alba as Dora the Explorer: For Daddies. (WTF?)
Gwen Stefani as Gavin Rossdale's Cowpoke.
Khloe Kardashian as Catwoman with Self-Esteem Issues.
AnnaLynne McCord as Batgirl Who Still Gets Asked "Wait. They remade 90210?"
Bai Ling as… Bai Ling? I don't even know.
Brooke Shields as Flapper Mom with Tom Cruise Punching Action.
Christina Aguilera as the Cheapest Celebrity Mom Ever. (You're rich, lady!)
Heidi Klum as a Woman Who Just Gave Birth Hiding Her Body in Shame Underneath the World's Most Elaborate Bird Costume.


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What is the earliest age that professionals can determine if a child has autism? We're concerned about my granddaughter, Elizabeth, and are noticing some behaviours that concern us, myself and Elizabeth's mum (my daughter).
What is the earliest age that professionals can determine if a child has autism? We're concerned about my granddaughter, Elizabeth, and are noticing some behaviours that concern us, myself and Elizabeth's mum (my daughter).
Hi MumsHelper50,
Please share how old your granddaughter is and what you are noticing that concerns you. Also, please share when you started noticing these things, if Elizabeth has had any vaccines.
We might dialogue back and forth a bit on this one but I'll do my best to give you some insight.
Warm regards,
She is just turning 8 mos old. She rarely makes eye contact, and waves her hands around a lot, a lot of repetition. She's up to date on all her vaccines to date. I also posted in a different thread, she has a lot of trouble keeping down regular formula, and I've been told to add a bit of cereal to her formula, but that doesn't help much.
I just responded to another thread, and I suggested trying cereal, but I wasn't thinking of a small amount in the formula, I was thinking more of a separate feed of cereal with some pureed prunes (to keep her from becoming constipated from the cereal). For helping her keep the formula down you could try a goat milk formula just to see if she digests it better. You can get pre-made goat milk formula or you can make it yourself using the recipe I suggested. If you want to try pre-made, do a search for Meyenburg Baby Formula.
As for the fact that she rarely makes eye contact and waves her hands around a lot, if you are concerned that this may be a sign of autism, I would definitely take her to a practitioner who specializes in working with autistic children to naturally remove any substances that the body is holding on to that could be causing the autism.
This would include aluminum, mercury and other things. Sadly, many vaccines contain mercury and/or aluminum and this is why we have seen the number of autistic children soar in recent years. The number of vaccines now recommended seem to grow every year and children whose well meaning parents make sure they have them all are the ones who are at highest risk of developing autism.
Here's an excellent article called "Autism & Vaccine, A New Look At An Old Story" from the National Vaccine Information Center.
And here's an excellent video by Dr. Kenneth Stoller, MD where he explains the connection between vaccines and autism. Thankfully there are ways to naturally treat autism, but you'll need to do some research on this because most parents aren't aware of the practitioners who can do this. Please watch this video and post back with your thoughts.
I'd encourage you to start seeking help for your Granddaughter immediately. Once you find the cause of her odd behaviors then you'll have a much better idea as to what to do to correct the problem.
As a rule, we chose not to vaccinate our children, though two of the children did have one vaccine but it wasn't given until they were over 10 years old (it was the Chicken Pox vaccine) and I don't think we will give the other 3 children that vaccine (I learn more each year).
If you look at the vaccine forum area on this site you will find a lot of good information. It took me many, many hours of research and reading to come to the conclusion that vaccines carried a greater risk to our children then the risk of them developing complications from any of the diseases the vaccines were suppose to prevent (just because a child receives a vaccines does not mean that she develops immunity to the disease).
Every family has to make the decision that they feel is best for them, but if you're granddaughter is showing signs of autism I would encourage you to hold off on giving any future vaccines until you've had time to do some deep research. This is what I would do if I were in your shoes.
Please feel free to post back with any questions or concerns. This is likely the start of a journey that will take some time to travel, but you are wise to look into this now.
Warm regards,
Hi Mumshelper,
I'm an early childhood teacher and music and movement therapist. In my experience most children won't receive a formal diagnosis of autism until around 2.5 years of age. There are many diagnostic criteria that need to be met, many that are social which are milestones children your grand daughters age would yet to of reached. I do understand your concerns and these should be followed up on. If she is vomiting her milk it is different to the refusal of food found in autism, this is because of a sensorary difference. Children with autism often have a difference in sensorary perception, for example, many children with autism prefer a firm touch as soft touch feels overwhelming. In the mean time you can always encourage eye contact as much as possible, talk to her face to face, ensuring their is little distraction around in the environment, when she looks at you even briefly verbally reward her or even just give her a big smile. Many children take a while to hold eye contact, I find this can even extend to preschool aged children. As for the hand flapping and repetition, be reassured this is extremely age appropriate. Repetition is a lovely was for children to thoroughly explore and process their environment and activities. I hope you are able to find professional assistance, perhaps a pediatrictian or early childhood nurse can discuss with you developmental milestones and any concerns you have.
If you would like any contact details for organisations of assistance I'm only to happy to help, early intervention helps children with autism immensely, all the best!
Thanks for that reassuring note for MumsHelper50. Good information there.
MumsHelper50 - being that you are a grandmum, you are likely already familiar with what is normal and what isn't in an 8 month old. Again, if you are concerned then it's really good to take some steps now to protect Elizabeth from things that are known to cause autism, and find a good natural practitioner that can help you know if you should have any concern or not.
I commend you for being proactive in finding the best help for your Granddaughter. Truly I hope that there's nothing to be concerned with, but I am concerned about the fact that she doesn't keep her feedings down as this could add up to nutrient deficiencies if she's not able to absorb all she needs for the milk/food she keeps down.
Warm regards,
A diagnosis of Autism really isn't going to be made until a child is much older and from what you are saying I'd have the baby's eyes checked first.
My nephew wasn't diagnosed until he was 3. That's when my sister was told that it was earliest they can tell.


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Your smartphone is capable of serving more roles than ever: navigator, research tool, newspaper… even financial adviser? Absolutely: with several money management apps already available, the Treasury Department's MyMoneyAppUp Challenge is looking to both programmers and the public at large for new, innovative ideas that can bring more financial services to our fingertips.
The MyMoneyAppUp Challenge, just launched on June 27th, is broken up into two parts.
- The IdeaBank Challenge is open to the public and seeks creative ideas for apps to help Americans make smart financial decisions. Submissions require just a brief app description of 140 characters or less, and the IdeaBank Challenge winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize.
- Developers can also submit detailed application designs to the App Design Challenge. Submissions are being accepted from both individuals and teams, and must include a 3-5 page description and video or pictures. Finalists of the App Design Challenge will be invited to pitch their ideas at a special event Washington D.C. and stand to win prizes of $2,500 to $10,000.
What kind of app do you think would be helpful for managing money? The deadline for submissions is August 12th.


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Nice Cozy Studio near METRO DARNIZA
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The apartment is equipped with all necessary equipment and furniture like satellite TV, washing machine in the fully equipped kitchen with all the appliances for cooking, double bed with orthopedic mattress in the bedroom very sweet, well appointed, clean and comfortable. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and all the necessary things for your daily needs. In the presence of attributes is always care, tea, coffee, cookies and fresh bed.
There is a Parking area for your car under the house.
The Metro \ "Darnitsa \" is only 7 minutes walking and there are supermarkets and all kind of shops very close from the apartment.
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Danke,die Wohnung sehr schön. Leider wie beschrieben , kein Lift im Haus und die Frau Alena haben wir nur bei Ankunft gesehen,ansonsten nicht.Bei unserem abgesprochenen Abreisetermin,bzw.der Schlüsselrückgabe ( es gab nur einen Schlüssel ) kam sie nicht und wir mussten nach tel. Absprache den Schlüssel im Briefkasten hinterlegen.Leider gibt es keine Verbindung in disem Stadtbezirk durch ein öffl. Verkehrsmittel und der Weg zur Metro ist abends schon durch die schlechte Gehwegverhältnisse und den abenteuerlichen Personenverkehr riskant.
Because another person planned to stay in my chosen apartment way longer, Alena offered me another flat - and it was absolutely amazing. The apartment was equipped with everything you need, it was clean and cosy.
The communication with the host worked without any problems - we had contact via Skype and the telephone.
Because I was not sure about the time of my arrival, I asked a friend of mine to pick up the keys, what also ran smoothly.
Altogether i highly recommend Alena if you plan to visit Kiev!
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I arrived in Kyiv and was having medical condition and Alena went WAAAAAY beyond her job to assist me,She was an angel and helped as much as she could Alena helped me get my medication and was my translator for the doctors. She was extraordinary she went beyond what most people would do to help a stranger. Alena is truly a rare woman indeed I will stay there again!!
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - The University of Pennsylvania women's golf team improved by 15 strokes from the first round to the second round, and finished 15th out of 28 teams at the C&F Bank Intercollegiate. The tournament was hosted by William & Mary and took place at the Kingsmill Resort River Course, a par-71 layout for this event.
Playing its first tournament of the spring season, Penn shot 314 in the second round to finish the tournament at 643. That was just one shot behind Boston University and two shots behind Columbia and St. Leo. Boston College won the tournament with a two-round total of 598, well ahead of second-place Richmond (609) and third-place Longwood (612). The other Ivy League team in the field, Yale, was sixth overall at 618.
Sophomore Amanda Chin picked up where she left off in Sunday's first round, carding a 74 in the final round to finish at 153 which tied her for 15th in the 148-player field. Junior Michelle Lee also shot a 74 in the second round, an 11-stroke improvement from Sunday, and she tied for 51st at 159. Classmate Olivia Chang shot an 82 and finished the tournament tied for 81st at 165, while Isabel Han carded an 84 in the final round and tied for 92nd with an overall 166. Senior Allison Oakes shot 84 and tied for 111th with a two-round total of 172.
BC's Vinh-Hoa Ngo was the individual medalist; she shot 74-71--145 to finish at 3-over par which was two shots ahead of second-place Hannah Pierce from Longwood. Yale's Seo Hee Moon was the low Ivy League player at the event; she carded 76-75--151 and tied for eighth.
Penn returns to action April 8-9 when the Quakers participate in the 54-hole Hoya Invitational, which will be hosted by Georgetown University in Beallsville, Md.
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With a solid month of summer left, it remains pretty steamy across most of the country. Chasing down the ice cream truck for relief will only make you sweatier, and the reward may be an artificially-flavored, unsettlingly-fluorescent frozen treat. When you make ice pops at home, the freezer handles most of the labor and you know exactly what ingredients are in them. They're easy, refreshing and flavorful – plus no sweating required.
Here are five of our favorite recipes to stay cool:
Get the recipe -> Yogurt Ice Pops with Berries (pictured above)
These Mexican-style pops use Greek yogurt for a creamy consistency that's guilt-free.
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Giada's Italian take on raspberry ice pops are strikingly bright in both flavor and appearance.
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Ripe avocados add a creamy texture, so there's no need for dairy.
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Moonshine adds an adult punch to these lusciously fruity treats.
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Though these graham cracker-crusted pie pops look like they require more than 15 minutes of prep, they don't.
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Fifty Shades of Grey has its Ray Steele!
Callum Keith Rennie has just been cast as Anastasia's loveable stepfather Ray, whom she considers her "real" father though her mother and him have divorced. Anastasia has two stepfathers in the series -- Ray as well as her mother's current husband Bob -- who will be played by Dylan Neal.
Click to see who else has been cast in the highly anticipated book-turned-movie!
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