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"I am the law." Karl Urban's Judge Dredd says in the opening of this new 30 second TV spot released by Lionsgate.
The TV-Spot sets the tone of the comic book that first gained fame in the 70′s. The world of Dredd is bleak, dangerous and desperate, and Judges are the only thing holding society together.
We also get a look at some the rather placid CGI. The CGI is reminiscent of Star Wars Episode One, before the remastered version — it reminds me of George Lucus' experiential phase.
The clip also highlights the action that will come with Dredd 3D, and it looks like there will be a lot of it. Dredd seems almost super human, sparks and gun fire whiz by him and he doesn't suffer a scratch. Which begs the question, will this film have an adequate villain that pushes Dredd to the brink or will this film be about Dredd taking down stupid hooligans like Jackie Chan did in his movies during the 80′s?
In DREDD, the future America is an irradiated waste land. On its East Coast, running from Boston to Washington DC, lies Mega City One- a vast, violent metropolis where criminals rule the chaotic streets. The only force of order lies with the urban cops called "Judges" who possess the combined powers of judge, jury and instant executioner. Known and feared throughout the city, Dredd (Karl Urban) is the ultimate Judge, challenged with ridding the city of its latest scourge – a dangerous drug epidemic that has users of "Slo-Mo" experiencing reality at a fraction of its normal speed.
During a routine day on the job, Dredd is assigned to train and evaluate Cassandra Anderson (Olivia Thirlby), a rookie with powerful psychic abilities thanks to a genetic mutation. A heinous crime calls them to a neighbourhood where fellow Judges rarely dare to venture- a 200 story vertical slum controlled by prostitute turned drug lord Ma-Ma (Lena Headey) and her ruthless clan. When they capture one of the clan's inner circle, Ma-Ma overtakes the compound's control center and wages a dirty, vicious war against the Judges that proves she will stop at nothing to protect her empire. With the body count climbing and no way out, Dredd and Anderson must confront the odds and engage in the relentless battle for their survival.
Dredd hits theaters September 7th in the UK and September 21st in the US. The film stars Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey, Deobia Oparei, Wood Harris, Jason Cope, and Domhnall Gleeson.
DREDD, is brought to life by writer Alex Garland (28 days later, Never Let Me Go) and director, Pete Travis (End Game, Vantage Point).
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Setting: Northwest Earth Kingdom; forests and large villages
Time: 11:40 AM
Heading: None in particular
Mako woke up at 11:00 AM to see Lee asleep next to him. Yin was leaning on Lin, also asleep. He snuck off toward a riverbed not far from where he was. He was totally concealed by the tall grass surrounding it.
I wanna become as good at Firebending as those kids were at Earthbending, Mako thought, remembering the four children he had "played" with earlier yesterday. I wonder what happened to them after...
Mako hadn't really begun to think about yesterday's events, from riding a Flying Bison to seeing Lee nearly become burned alive to Yin kicking ass, to fully understand what had happened: Pohan Village was attacked.
For one split moment Mako thought what Lee thought, saw what Lee saw, but just as quickly erased the idea from his mind. But the Fire Nation wouldn't do that. That place was probably attacked because they deserved it. They obviously did something to make those soldiers angry. Mako then decided that he did not want to be like the mean Earthbender children, whom he'd realized hadn't been playing hide-and-seek, and instead decided on a new role model.
Mako raised his arm in front of him and started to create a fire like he never had before. It was larger than he was ever able to make it, about the size of a softball and just as round. It burned more intensely, as well, as he usually only made them as strong as candle fires.
The form was eerily familiar. That was because he learned it from someone else.
"Mako, where are you?" Lee yelled.
"I'm coming!" Mako yelled back. I hope I become a great Fire Nation soldier someday. Just like that amazing soldier.
They all decided to leave Lin behind while they hiked alone to the village a short time away. Yin knew that if she left the boys than Mako would be in danger, as Lee wasn't even able to defend himself the day before. "Do you have any kind of defense? Because I'm not leaving you two unless you do."
"I'm pretty good with swords, but I left them... at home."
"Well then, do you carry a lot of money? Because I can't buy you anything expensive."
Lee remembered the load of money that he'd left in his sleeping bag, which was left at the entrance gate, which was burned. "No, not anymore."
"Then there's only one thing to do. I'll get you some swords."
Mako became giddy. He had been trailing behind for a while because he didn't feel like listening to what he thought would only be adult-talk, but at the thought of seeing Lee get new swords was overwhelming. He sprinted to catch up and asked, "Are you gonna help yourself now instead of being saved by a girl?"
Yin giggled and answered Mako's question for Lee, who had began to walk faster toward to now fully visible village. "I think he will still need all the help he can get."
Mako remembered a question of his that had went unanswered, and chuckled "So, where did you get those arrows?"
Yin began her explanation and went on to ask if he liked fruit pies. Lee, however, was already in the town.
On each side of every street there were at least ten different booths selling cheap-looking knickknacks and burnt foods. The people in the booths wore shiny (and fake) looking jewelry, both male and female. They had elegant scarves and made ugly earrings by hand. Their hair was long and greasy.
"And this," Yin said as she reached the gate with Mako, "is Saimyo Village."
Lee, Mako, and Yin looked around the town for a while until they found a shop that actually looked like it sold quality merchandise. Despite this, the place was disgusting. It was easy to see that no one had cleaned it for a while. Elephant rats roamed beneath the floorboards and the place smelled of rotten meat and melted cheese.
In the far left corner of the room was a desk. Sitting behind it was an old man with a bald head and bony arms. His skin was gray, as though he hadn't stepped into the sunlight for years.
Mako hid behind Lee, afraid of the decrepit old man before him.
"Welcome to my humble store," the man croaked, grabbing a cane that was leaning against the wall. "What do you need to find today?"
Lee was ready to talk, but Yin beat him to the punch. "My friend here was looking for some weapons. What'cha got?"
"Oh, I see." The geezer led the way to a door on the far right side of the room. It was made of those weird bead-things that hippies have sometimes. "Right this way."
The four saw a room nothing like the other, with a recently mopped floor and display cases, flaunting extravagant swords and daggers. "When you find something you like, come to the desk and I'll ring you up." He proceeded to leave the room as slowly as he entered.
"So, what kind of swords do you use?" Yin asked Lee.
"Dual dao swords," Mako answered, leaving his hiding place and beginning to look around the room.
"Why is no one letting me talk today?" Lee asked jokingly, starting to look around as well.
A few minutes later Yin asked, "These ones?"
On the wall were two mounted swords. They had golden hilts and were shined to perfection.
Before Lee could even tell if they were the right ones he answered, "It's not like we could afford them."
"But are they the swords?"
"Yeah, they are. But we still can't-"
Lee spoke no more when he saw Yin take the swords from the wall and call to Mako, "We're leaving, Mako. Take my hand."
Lee was taken aback by Yin's actions. What the... This girl is more hardcore than I give her credit for.
Yin held Mako's hand tightly and dashed at super speed through the weird door and out of the shop. Lee followed as fast as he could as the shopkeeper yelled, "Thieves! Thieves! Police!"
Lee found Yin and Mako in an alley, waiting for him. "What took you so long?" Mako asked, staring at the shiny swords on Yin's lap.
"It's because you two ran away faster than I ever could! But that doesn't matter, the police are probably after us right now. We need to go!"
Just then a policeman appeared in front of them. He wore a sleeveless blue shirt and fluffy-looking pants. It was an odd combination to see in the summertime.
"Where did you get those swords?" he asked in gruff tone, changing to a Waterbending stance.
"And who are you?" Yin asked smartly, standing up and giving the swords to Lee.
"Kato of the Southern Water Tribe. I am the chief-of-police here in Saimyo Village. Would you care to answer my question now?"
"No." Yin put one foot forward as though she were lunging and pushed her two hands into Kato. The man blew back with tremendous force.
"Both of you, take my hands."
Lee grabbed Yin's right hand and Mako grabbed the left. She jumped up and was just able to propel the three to a high rooftop. Then they started to run.
Kato didn't give up as easily as Yin thought he would. He jumped onto one of the many booths lining the streets and bounced onto the same rooftop as the people he was chasing. He Waterbent water from a pouch on his left hip and turned it into ice. He shot it at Yin, whom he'd come to think was the leader. They were about to come into her back when Lee shattered them with one of the swords. He stopped running and let the others escape.
"Are you gonna try to beat me?" Kato asked, levitating more water at his side.
"I guess I am," Lee answered, holding the swords together in front of him.
"Very well. Let us begin." Kato made a massive bubble of water in front of him. It grew as tall as Kato was when it was shot ahead. Its motive was to drown Lee.
Lee sidestepped swiftly an ran forward. He slid one sword under Kato's feet, succeeding in tripping him. He was now on his back, the air knocked out of him. He tried to turn over, but his strength was gone.
"I win." Lee picked Kato up and threw him on top of a booth below. He continued to run on top of the buildings, out of the village, and back the way Yin and Mako went.
Well, I guess I can defend Mako now, he thought as he sprinted toward Lin. Then he yelled out loud, "And I won't have to be saved by a girl again, either!"
About and hour later, after Kato had returned to full health, a few travelers entered the village. They began to put up posters on every wall they could find. One of them came up to Kato and asked, "Have any of these two people come by this village?"
The people on the poster were Lee and Mako. "Yes. They have."
- This chapter was added on the same day TRTNE's first fanon review was posted. That made it that this chapter was not part of the review.
- The name of the village, Saimyo, was inspired by Naraku's poison insects (the saimyosho) of the anime "InuYasha".
- Mako's comment about wanting to become a Fire Nation soldier someday and his whole first section-type part of the chapter was partly inspired by Bahjy1's comment in the previous chapter: "Will Mako become a Fire Nation soldier when he grows up ? (don't tell me)". This one comment has given me a few ideas for some interesting plot twists...
- Did you wonder why a Waterbender was the chief-of-police in an Earth Kingdom town? You should. You really should.
- Although it was still pretty short, this is the longest chapter as of 10/1/11.
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A concept is always broader than any of its proposed measures. Any suggested measure for any concept cannot fully capture the richness, the breadth and the depth of the concept itself. This is true of the notion of human development as well. In principle human choices can be infinite and change over time.
'It is an intellectual enterprise' as Mahbub ul Haq, a fan of the Star Trek, would fondly refer to the Human Development Report – his brainchild, and sure, he was the captain of the enterprise. Needless to say, Amartya Sen in many ways was the navigator of it.
From a human development perspective, work, rather than jobs or employment is the relevant concept. A job is a narrow concept with a set of pre-determined time-bound assigned tasks or activities, in an input-output framework with labour as input and a commodity or service as output. Yet, jobs do not encompass creative work (e.g.
We note with passion that as the 2015 deadline approaches, Africa's progress on the Millennium Development Goals remains uneven.Remarkable advances have been made in areas of human development, such as net primary school enrollment, gender parity in primary education, the representation of women in decision-making, some reduction in poverty, immunization coverage, and stemming the spread of HIV
It is an opportune moment to reflect on the importance of the first Human Development Report, twenty-five years ago. Human Development appeared as a concept in the midst of intense debates that were challenging both GDP growth as a measure of national progress and the Washington consensus.
In 2003 I was invited to become a Goodwill Ambassador for UNDP. I was delighted to accept because I have long been a firm believer in UNDP's mission and in human development. People are born equal; everyone should have the same right to realize his or her potential as a human being. But although this should be the case it is often not so.
2015 marks 25 years since the first Human Development Report introduced a new approach for advancing human flourishing. And while the expression "human development" is widely used, it is understood in different ways around the world.
I am honoured to join in marking the 25th anniversary of the Human Development Report. For too long before the advent of this landmark series, a nation's prosperity was viewed solely through the lens of economic growth. This approach obscured a central truth: people are the real wealth of a nation.
When I think about human development, I often recall the speech that Nelson Mandela gave in 2005 at a rally to make poverty history. He said: "Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life."
It has been 25 years since the first Human Development Report (HDR) introduced a new concept for advancing human wellbeing which challenged the notion that the level of economic growth and of GDP per capita were the leading indicators of a country's progress.


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Veteran coach Wayne Bennett has defended the NRL's match review committee (MRC) and judiciary in the face of concerns about the system's inconsistency.
Several players have expressed confusion over what constitutes a shoulder charge after Canberra's Jack Wighton successfully fought a grade-two charge at the judiciary earlier this week.
Wighton was facing a potential four-game ban after the MRC charged him, but it took the judiciary just minutes to agree with the Raiders fullback and dismiss the charge.
It's the latest in a string of incidents this year where the MRC and judiciary appear to be at loggerheads over penalties and even offences.
Brisbane coach Bennett doesn't think that's an issue however, saying the point of the judiciary is to deliberate on whether a charge is valid or not.
"You don't want to go in there with a stacked deck," Bennett said.
"That's the last thing you want to do, that would make it a bit of a farce.
"There'd be no confidence from the clubs about the game and how they administrate the game.
"You want that situation between both parties where one thinks that should be a charge and the other is big enough and strong enough to say well that's not guilty."
Bennett says he isn't worried about the shoulder charge issue either, although he does admit the NRL has made a rod for their own back over the contentious issue.
"There's a bit of a contradiction with shoulder charges," he said.
"If you carry the ball you can do what you like with the shoulder. We've seen guys get hurt by using their shoulders when someone's trying to defend them.
"It's not perfect but it's the rule now, it won't be changed, so we've just got to live with it."
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In a controversial move, the Vatican has officially recognized Palestine as a state in its new treaty finalized Wednesday, prompting backlash from Israel that the move will damage peace prospects, according to The Huffington Post.
The treaty, which outlines the activities of the Catholic Church in Palestine, has rightly changed from saying Palestinian Liberation Organization to the state of Palestine.
Israel was unsurprisingly "disappointed."
"This move does not promote the peace process and distances the Palestinian leadership from returning to direct and bilateral negotiations," the Israeli foreign ministry said in a text message. "Israel will study the agreement and will consider its steps accordingly. "
The Vatican has been unofficially referring to Palestine as a state for at least a year. During Pope Francis' 2014 visit to the Holy Land, he referred to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as president of the state of Palestine.
The historic change comes amid increasing pressure from the international community for an end to Israeli occupation and a viable two-state solution for the region.
In an interview on Tuesday with Asharq al-Awsat, an Arabic international newspaper based in London, President Barack Obama implied his apt solidarity with Palestine.
"I will never give up on the hope for peace between Israelis and Palestinians," said Obama, "Palestinians deserve an end to the occupation and the daily indignities that come with it. That's why we've worked so hard over the years for a two-state solution and to develop innovative ways to address Israel's security and Palestinian sovereignty needs."
As the Israeli government continues to defend its clearly discriminatory policies and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to embarrass himself on the global stage, the world is finally taking note and gradually coming together in support for Palestine instead for Israel.
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Phu Quoc with Kids: Complete Guide for a Phu Quoc Family Holiday
Looking for a destination for your next family trip? Phu Quoc is an excellent choice. We loved our family holiday in Phu Quoc Island – so much so that we just returned for the third time. From beautiful beaches to the beautiful temples around Duong Dong Town to the culture to the purpose built attractions in Phu Quoc for kids, there is plenty here to entertain the whole family.
Phu Quoc family holidays are so easy. There is a crazy amount of Phu Quoc family accommodation which can make stays very easy. The Vietnamese are very welcoming of kids, and there is plenty of western style food for fussier palates. There is also plenty of Phú Quốc information for kids – such as this guide – to help make your visit a success.
The other big plus is that Phu Quoc is incredibly good value. For a few dollars you can easily find something to eat, have a beer or a massage. The Phu Quoc family resorts are also great value. Below, you will find our complete guide to Phú Quốc family holidays from our holiday blog including everything you need to know to make your Phu Quoc family vacation a success!
When to go
Phú Quốc has two seasons – a wet and a dry. The dry season runs mid November – April and is the best time to visit weather wise. The wet season is May – October. In the wet season, there is generally just a huge downpour every day, but it can also day for days on end especially during the late summer early fall months. The first time we visited in the wet season, we generally saw rain early in the morning. The second time, it rained all day everyday. Also, there are far more bugs around in the wet season and this can be annoying.
The busiest times in Phu Quoc are during the Christmas and New Year holidays, TET holiday, and Vietnamese Victory Day. The busiest month is January, however even at busy times, there is plenty of room for everyone and there is plenty to do in Phú Quốc for families at any time of year.
Getting to Phu Quoc
Phú Quốc is a popular destination and as such there are plenty of flights into Phu Quoc, particularly from China, Russia, Korea, and the rest of South East Asia. People coming from further afield may need to connect somewhere else in Asia, such as in Singapore or Hong Kong. If you are on a budget, there are some great budget airline choices from Singapore (TigerAirways), Hong Kong (Air Asia or Jetstar), and withing Vietnam there is VietJetAir. The departure tax is included in your ticket. There are ATMs at the airport if you are running low on Vietnamese Dongs or US dollars.
You can also arrive to Phu Quoc by a ferry from mainland Vietnam and or by cruise ship. The ferry departs from either Ha Tien Town or Rach Gia Town. Please click HERE for more information about the Phu Quoc Ferry.
Phú Quốc is Vietnam's only special economic zone and all international visitors who will vacation only in Phu Quoc will receive a 30 visa exemption, to learn more click HERE, If you plan on visiting the rest of Vietnam then unfortunately you will require to purchase a Vietnam Tourist Visa. You can arrange for this by clicking HERE. The visa on arrival process is very straight forward. You will hit the desks before immigration and you cannot miss them.
Phu Quoc Family Accommodation
Family accommodation in Phu Quoc is plentiful. You will have no problems finding something perfect for your needs. There are three main options you will probably look at – Phu Quoc family resorts, family hotels in Phu Quoc and family villas.
Hotels tend to be the cheaper option with rooms and not much else (although resorts do sometimes call themselves hotels). Family resorts in Phu Quoc tend to have multiple pools and restaurants, kids club, gym and many other facilities and may include activities and the option of an all inclusive stay (which means that meals, drinks and other items may be included). Family villas in Phu Quoc can be an excellent option for Phu Quoc holidays with kids. This generally means an entire house with a private yard which often includes a private pool. Some even come with staff.
For bookings, we recommend using Agoda, the trusted leaders in South East Asia when it comes to resort bookings and deals.
Best family Accommodation In Phu Quoc
The following are our pick for the best family hotels in Phu Quoc along with resorts and villas from our personal experiences, online reviews and from people we know.
Ganh Dau
Ganh Dau is famous in Phu Quoc for being the area that is targeted towards vacationing families. Here you will find amusement parks with the islands largest Ferris wheel that overlooks the ocean, Vietnam's first open air safari park, an aquarium, a water park, shopping and food courts, a professional golf course, and of course a nice beach. This area is made for families and you will be surrounded by families such as yourself.
Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort
The Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort is one the first five star, yet affordable, family friendly resort on Phu Quoc. It is directly located on Dai Beach, one of Phu Quoc's best beaches, and there is easy access to shops, restaurants, and things to do for kids. This is a great pick of the Phu Quoc family resorts. The Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort has everything you need in Phu Quoc Island for children.
Click here for the latest prices and more information.
Duong Dong
Duong Dong Town is the tourist capital of Phu Quoc and this is where most of the action takes part in Phu Quoc. It is also where much of the budget accommodation choices live as well as some of the biggest hotels. If you want something a little bit quieter but still close to the action, neighboring Ong Lang can be a good choice.
Richis Resort
This resort in Duong Dong is a top choice if you want something budget friendly in a prime location by the beach. It has all the facilities of top Phu Quoc accommodation for families with multiple pools, restaurants, bars, a playground, kids playroom and many other facilities. The location is fabulous as the beach (Long Beach) is right in front and there are many restaurants, massage places, shops etc nearby. There are hotel rooms and villas on offer making this a good family accommodation in Phu Quoc especially at these cheap prices.
Click here to see the latest prices or for more information.
Salinda Resort
The Salinda Resort is one of the top Phu Quoc family hotels. This is because it has just amazing facilities for kids. On top of the beach side pool there is an amazing restaurant serving international food that will satisfy the fussiest of taste buds. Even more exciting for little ones is the water playground and water fun zone. There is also a kids club with an outdoor playground. There are lots of room types including ones made especially for families.
Click here for the latest prices and more details.
South Long Beach
South Long Beach in Duong To commune is an increasingly popular beach area to stay just south of the Phu Quoc International Airport. It is known for being a bit fancier (and pricier) and is a great option if you are looking for the best beachfront family villas in Phu Quoc – many of these are here. It's a nice area. We found everything a fair bit nicer than in Duong Dong with less hassle. Food is generally more expensive but we found it better quality and better value too. We are big fans of South Long Beach.
Novotel Phu Quoc Resort
This fabulous beach front Phu Quoc family accommodation offers a range of options from massive suites to pool villas. For a family, it is hard to look past the beautiful one or two bedroom pool villas. With one of these, you will have your own oasis in Phu Quoc with a private pool. The resort also has two amazing pools, including a kids pool, very cool restaurants and bars and organized kids activities.
Click here for the latest prices and more information.
The Intercontinental Phu Quoc Resort
This is another great choice for families looking for private pool villas by the beach. The beautiful one bedroom pool villas are perfect for a small family. The villas are spacious and include extras such as Jacuzzi bath tubs. Additionally the resort has other pools, restaurants and bars. The rates include breakfast and an afternoon tea that you can eat from the comfort of your villa.
Click here for the latest prices and more information.
Getting Around Phu Quoc Island
It is easy to get around Phu Quoc, especially if you are staying in the Duong Dong/Long Beach area. If you want to venture further out then there are several main options: hire a car and driver, take a taxi or use a shuttle bus. There are also some public bus which we found useful for getting to Ganh Dau, Sao Beach, and An Thoi Town but they generally do not suit tourists needs. You can also rent a motorbike but you must have a valid international motorcycle license in order to legally ride in Vietnam.
Hiring a car and driver
This is a cheap and easy option and you should have no problems finding someone. You can hire a private car and driver or a taxi for about $30US per day. You can then plan your own itinerary and go where you want or follow their recommended itinerary.
Taxis in Phu Quoc
In the main beach areas there are no shortage of taxis. Look out for Phu Quoc Taxi taxis which are the cheapest. They should use their meter which will be better value than bargaining for a price with someone else. This is the best option for quick air condition trips.
Shuttle buses
There are shuttle buses (usually vans) that will take you between the main tourist areas. These don't generally work out to be good value for a family and you are usually better off taking a taxi or hiring a driver and car.
Car seats
Car seats for your kids are not readily available. You will need to bring one from home if this is important to you. Most children sit on their parents laps.
Getting from the airport
From the Phu Quoc International airport you can reach your resort either by taking a taxi, jumping on a shuttle bus, or your resort will have a car and driver waiting for you. There is also a public bus that will drop you off at Duong Dong Town.
Top 21 things to do in Phu Quoc with kids
If you are wondering what to do in with kids in Phu Quoc, don't worry! You will not be short of kid friendly activities. There are a crazy amount of things to do with kids on the island and the island feels like it has been developed for the family unit. The following is a list of Phu Quoc attractions for kids along with the best kids' activities in Phu Quoc. Phu Quoc is a relatively small place so all these attractions can be visited from the areas mentioned above in a half or full day trip.
1. Have fun at Vinpearl Land.
Vinpearl Land Phu Quoc is the island's first full amusement park that has roller coasters, bumper cars, water park, swings, and a giant castle. It is like the island's own version of Disney Land.
2. Discover wild animals at the Phu Quoc Safari Park
There are many things to do here from going on a safari to cultural shows to a petting zoo and fun zone. Good for all ages.
3. Get up close to monkeys at Phu Quoc National Park
Although there is no access to the heart of the Phu Quoc National Park at the moment, you can still see monkey from the side of the main road that runs next to the park. These monkeys are not use to seeing humans so please do not feed them nor attempt to touch them.
4. Go jet skiing
If your family loves the water, this can be lots of fun even with little kids. There are lots of places to do this although at Sao Beach it is probably the easiest.
5. Have a manicure/pedicure/massage
These are readily available and cheap, your young daughters will love being pampered.
6. Cook up a storm at a Phu Quoc cooking class.
Kids generally love cooking so a cooking class can be a great thing to do in Phu Quoc with family. A cooking class is a great Phu Quoc family activity.
7. Check out the Phu Quoc Waterfall
There is a great waterfall on the island that has a well built trail system. Learn more about this here.
8. Play on the beach
There are many beaches in Phu Quoc and it is not hard to find one. Bai Sao is particularly recommended for a family friendly beach.
9. Take advantage of a kids club
If you are staying in a resort with a kids club – use it! Don't feel bad. Your kids will no doubt love it and it will give you some lovely alone time.
10. Go snorkeling
There are many places that are good for a family snorkeling trip in Phu Quoc, in fact Phu Quoc is the best snorkeling destination in all of Vietnam. You can either snorkel from shore or join a tour and snorkel around various islands. The An Thoi islands is particularly recommended because of its numerous snorkeling spots, calm waters, sandy bottom and coral reef.
11. Eat a seafood in Ham Ninh
There is something magical about eating next to the ocean, and Ham Ninh Village is the place. Here you will find a wide variety of seafood restaurants on offer and it is the best place to try sea crab.as the sun sets. It is just perfect for kids since they can run and play while you wait.
12. Visit a Phu Quoc pepper farm
This can be lots of fun for kids who get to see and learn more about the famous Phu Quoc pepper, one of the best peppers in the world.
13. Play volleyball on the beach
Plenty of makeshift volleyball games start on the beach in the evening. Join a local game or start your own.
14. Visit a temple
There are temples everywhere in Phu Quoc, so it is not hard to find one. The most interesting one is the Dinh Cau Temple in Duong Dong Town which also doubles as a lighthouse.
15. Take an island hopping tour
Many options exist for this and they are not hard to find. Visit a tour agency or go to An Thoi port and commission your own boat.
16. Visit the Phu Quoc Museum
The Phu Quoc museum in Duong Dong Town is a great place to learn about the islands history, its flora fauna, and to also get oriented.
17. Go fishing
There are lots of tours where you can go fishing or in smaller towns, you may be able to connect with a local small boat to take you out cheaply and easily. Fishing from shore is also possible. You can also join a sunset squid fishing tour, which most kids enjoy.
18. Go shopping
There are a crazy amount of shops in Phu Quoc. We found giving the kids a small amount of money to pick their own souvenirs was lots of fun. For older kids, you could teach them the art of bartering.
19. Hang out in your hotel pool
This might seem like you are not taking advantage of your time in Phu Quoc but with kids it's important to have some down time. There are some beautiful hotel pools in Phu Quoc, and here are our 10 best pools list.
20. Visit a crocodile sanctuary
Just a few kilometers north of Ham Ninh village there is a small crocodile sanctuary/farm that has a sizeable collection of small and large crocodiles. Our kids loved visiting this place, and we are sure your kids will too!
21. Hiking the Ganh Dau Trail
Up in Ganh Dau and just north east of Vinpearl Land there is a great trail known as the Ganh Dau Trail that goes into the heart of the Phu Quoc National Forest. It is an easy trail that will only take 30 minutes to visit and fun for the entire family.
Eating in Phu Quoc
In all the main tourist areas in Phu Quoc you will have no problem finding a variety of food including both Asian and Western types. This means that if you have fussy kids who are picky eaters then there is no need to worry. You will be able to find something for them. There are great pizzerias, sushi, taco, hamburger, pho, ice cream shops, heck even a Burger King! Learn more about the food found on Phu Quoc by clicking here.
Christmas in Phu Quoc
We spent a fabulous Christmas in Phu Quoc in 2015. We chose Phu Quoc because Phu Quoc is the best snorkeling destination in Vietnam and our kids love to snorkel. We were surprised how Christmas-sy everything was. We didn't feel like we missed out at all by having Christmas in Phu Quoc. We chose to spend it in Ganh Dau as we wanted to stay at Vinpearl Resort which is close to Vinpearl Land, which had Santa and clowns to entertain the kids. We were very happy
Doctor in Phu Quoc
Unfortunately, on our latest visit we needed to visit a doctor as we hurt our ear while scuba diving. There is an international standard hospital on Phu Quoc called Vinmec Phu Quoc. The Vinmec is located in Ganh Dau. There is also a local but very good hospital in Duong Dong Town. If you need standard medicine you can purchase it without a prescription at the many pharmacies found throughout the island.
What to pack for Phu Quoc?
A packing list for Phu Quoc is quite straight forward, primarily because Phu Quoc always has hot weather. There is no need to bring winter clothing to Phu Quoc regardless of the time of year you travel. If you are wondering what to wear in Phu Quoc then most things are fine and less is best. Casual wear is what you will see most other tourists wearing. For kids, lightweight clothes that give good coverage for sun protection are the best idea.
Phu Quoc Packing List
- 3-5 lightweight, hot weather outfits for all members of the family
- hats, sunglasses, sunscreen
- bathers/swim suits/togs/bikinis/whatever you call them
- beach towels (if staying at a hotel where these are not supplied). They can be heavy and you can buy them on the island.
- basic toiletries (toothbrush, razor, etc.)
- nightwear
- sunscreen
- mosquito repellent and anti-itch cream
- mosquito net – most places provide this, but some cheap hotels do not.
- flip flops/sandals
- sturdy shoes if you want to go hiking or trekking in Phu Quoc
- passports
- motorcycle license if you have one
- credit cards and some cash just in case. There are a lot of international ATMs found on the island.
- travel insurance details
- medicine/first aid kit
- laptops and chargers
- phones, tablet computers
- toys
- drawing books, exercise books, crayons, pencils
- other reading material, especially for those rainy days
Mosquito protection
Depending on the season, there can be a lot of mosquitoes in Phu Quoc. We recommend taking some good quality insect repellent. If you are like us and don't want to use DEET on young children, you can try some safer alternatives or a lot of parents have reported success using Simba Natural Mosquito Repellent Sticker on their kids. For babies, you could look into KidzStuff insect repellent clothes.
Items for babies and toddlers
Deciding what things to pack for Phu Quoc for little ones can be very tough. The following is our thoughts about particular baby and toddler stuff to consider bringing with you. If you plan on sight seeing then we particularly love traveling with the Ergobaby Carrier.
Strollers can come in handy if you are visiting the Phu Quoc Safari Park, Vinpearl Land, or walking up and down Long Beach Village as these have walk ways which are fine with a strollers. For longer outings such as this, I find a stroller so much easier than a carrier. It gets hot carrying around a baby/toddler. Plus, the young ones can usually nap more easily in a stroller.
We particularly recommend the UPPAbaby G-Lite Stroller or the UPPAbaby G-Luxe Stroller (if you need one that reclines) as they are super lightweight and easy to carry around at times when you don't use them.
Travel cots/cribs
Most hotels and resorts on Phu Quoc will be able to supply baby cots. However, keep in mind that this can never be guaranteed and often do not conform to safety regulations that we might be used to. For this reason, we always traveled with our own travel cot. These are lightweight, easy to fold away cots that can fit in your luggage. We prefer the KidCo Peapod Plus which is like a fold out tent that should last your child a long time.
You should have no problems buying regular diapers in Phu Quoc. The islands major grocery store, Co-op Mart, carries all your favorite brands.
Formula and bottles
These are also available in Phu Quoc but we recommend that you bring your own formula from home. This way your baby has the formula they are use to and there is no stress about trying to find a new formula that your child is happy with.
Mosquito nets
At the very least, we recommend a mosquito net for your stroller so your child is safe when you are out. The best ones to buy will vary based on your stroller. There are many options here.


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Explore the untold history of Winchester with Heritage Open Days
Explore the hidden secrets, architecture and culture of Winchester this weekend with FREE access to its fascinating and historic properties as part of Heritage Open Days. From Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 September 2012, guests will have the opportunity to explore buildings that are either not usually open or who are waiving their usual entrance fee.
The following historic buildings will be offering an opportunity to view their interiors for free:
Winchester Military Museums
Visitors will be given the chance to explore this historic site where William the Conqueror built a Royal castle and King Charles II began building a Royal palace in the image of Versailles - a place that was used to house 18th century prisoners-of-war and which today, fittingly, is home to five military museums.
Winchester Military Museums will host tours at 11am and 2:30pm, with Saturday morning's tour including the chance to meet and hear the story of Denis Avey, author of "The Man who broke into Auschwitz." Open from 10am – 5pm on Saturday 8 September and Sunday 9 September (Last entry at 4:30pm).
Chesil Theatre
Formerly the church of St Peter upon Chesulle (12th century), the Chesil Theatre is now a 74 seat theatre with a year round programme of productions. This tour provides full access to the auditorium and bar area, as well as the option to ask questions to Winchester Dramatic Society members. Located on Chesil Street, the theatre will be open from 10am – 6pm on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September.
St John the Baptist's Church
This church is Winchester's oldest parish church and is built in the 12th century and situated on the ancient Pilgrim's Way between Winchester and Canterbury. Described by Sir John Betjeman as 'a gem', its recent restoration reveals its medieval simplicity and beauty. St John the Baptist's Church will be open for viewing from 10am – 5pm on Thursday 6 September, Friday 7 September and Sunday the 9 September, and 10-6pm Saturday 8 September.
Theatre Royal Winchester
Guests can join a backstage tour of Theatre Royal Winchester to get insight into the theatre and the challenges that it has met to provide Winchester with almost a century of live theatre. Be spooked by the ghost of the theatre and hear the enchanted tales. The back garden café will be open for teas, coffees, lunches and snacks. The Theatre Royal Winchester will be available for free viewing from 10am-5pm on Saturday 8 September.
Medieval Archer at the Westgate
The Westgate Museum is a medieval fortified gateway with roof top views across the city, a stunning Tudor ceiling, amour and a gibbet, brass rubbing, child size armour and quizzes. A Medieval Archer will visit from 10am – 6pm on Saturday 8 September, for guests to discover what military life was like in the Middle Ages.
Winchester City Mill
The Winchester City Mill is a restored water mill, owned by the National Trust, now in full working order and producing stoneground wholemeal flour. Open from 10am – 5pm on Saturday 8 September and Sunday 9 September (Last entry at 4:30pm).
Winchester Quaker Meeting House Peace Exhibition
The Peace Exhibition is a display of Quaker work during and after World War II, including the Kindertransport and a focus on the Quaker Peace Testimony. There will be the opportunity for guests to look around parts of the listed building, where cream tea will be served. Open from 1:30-5pm Saturday 8 September and Sunday 9 September.
Cllr Rob Humby, Deputy Leader of Winchester City Council and Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, Tourism and Strategic planning commented,
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'don't worry, it's just home-ec I can be late
We got there just as the next bell rung' Ok I'm going to leave campus at lunch I have some stuff I need to do'
'ok see you later'
As I walked to the door I saw a familiar face do the same
'hey it's Adam right?'
'yeah hey Nate, looks like we have first period together'
'Is that your guy' he said motioning down the hall
I shook my head yes, right before the teacher motioned us to come in.
Class just ended and the kids began to shuffle out
' so what's your next class' i asked
'Ap phycology with Mr. Lee'
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'no im a sophomore'
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'so i've been told
Before we went into our classes I said ' hey if you ever need any help with anything or just want to hang out I'm always here'
'Thanks what's ur number' he asked I gave it to him then ran into class.
Right before lunch I got a text from and unknown number it said
'Any plans for lunch'
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The rest of lunch went on till about the last 10 minutes when Anthony walked up to me.
'hey' I said happy to see him
It's not like we could show any affection towards each other there. Hug, or especially kiss even though I wanted to every time I saw him, he was staring at Adam probably wondering who he was and why I was talking to him
'Anthony this is Adam, he's new Adam, Anthony I introduced
'hey nice to meet you' Adam reached his hand out
'hi' Anthony answered in a sarcastic tone not shaking Adams hand
Adam got the hint he wasn't going to and put his hand down we three were all quite until the bell rang a minute later that was surly the longest 60 seconds of my life
I walked away without saying anything to Anthony I was a little pissed that he couldn't be little nicer.
7th period ended and the school day was over I made it home today without any Interruptions
My parents were still at work I thought of calling Anthony and having him come over, but I decided to have some alone time instead, I went into the back yard lifted my shirt up over my head, pulled my shorts off to where I was just wearing Anthony's white boxers, then laid out by the pool
I must of feel asleep cause when I opened my eyes I saw Anthony walking up the stairs out of the water
He looked like someone you see in movies the hot guy with a perfect body coming out of the pool in slow motion with water rolling off from his amazing abs
Then I realized it wasn't a dream it was real
He walked over and sat down on the lounge chair by me
'hey baby'
'hey, how did you get back here?'
'through the gate'
'do you want to go in'
He pointed to the water
I got up and went in the house
'he fallowed me up to my room I was sitting on the bed he came in and gave me a kiss and pushed me down on the bed and crawled on top of me.
'get off your fucking wet!' I yelled
He ignored
We wrestled around for a minute before he had both of my arms in his hand and his body pinned up against mine.
He managed to get mine and his shorts off to where we were both totally naked.
He started kissing my chest and got lower.
'wait babe let's go take a shower' I suggested
He fallowed me into the bathroom and we locked the door I turned on the water and got it, our shower was pretty good size it could fit 3 or 4 people so it wasn't a problem I got soap in my hand and began washing his body off and scrubbing it all over with soap when I got to his cock he was so fucking hard I could hardly fit my hand around it, I pulled his foreskin back and forth over his cock head and he just laid his head back a moaned ' fuck me '
I whispered in his ear with a seductive voice.
He looked up
'you mean make love to you? He asked
'no I mean fuck, I need you to fuck my brains out baby'
A smile came to his face like he had waited for me to tell him those two words
'I don't want you to be gentle this time' I said
He picked me up I held on around his neck and put my legs around his waist he slammed both of our bodies into the wall which mine was the one that hit. He then positioned us and slid his cock in fast 'ahhhhh mother fucker' I screamed the pain was intense since we didn't use any lube just water
'holy shit I exclaimed he didn't stop though he kept pounding my ass with the hot water beating down on us I guess it was my fault for telling him to fuck me and not stop I had to endure the pain but not for long because it turned into passion and extreme pleasure. Oh god did he know how to fuck every time he hit my prostate I felt like screaming like a little girl it felt so amazing but he was kissing me so intense that I couldn't get a word out if I wanted to I was all the way In his arms not touching the ground riding him up and down. He looked at me and I stared into his deep blue eyes he leaned his head down against mine 'I love you 'he mouthed to me, still pounding.
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'Do you like pain Mick? Do you like the feeling of a hand striking your ass? Do you like the feeling of a leather belt on your back?' Another punch to my stomach, I tried to bend over but couldn't. I felt my ankles being grabbed and cuffs added. My legs were spread and I could feel them being secured. 'Mick, you can scream or yell, no one will hear, but it will turn me on. So if you need to scream you little slut you can.'
Tears filled my eyes. I was terrified. What the hell had I gotten myself into?
'The little fuck is crying guys. So cute. Maybe he is just so happy to be here?' Laughter from the crowd added to the insult. 'So slut. Are you ready for an experience like none you have had so far?'
'ANSWER ME!' he screamed inches from my face.
'Yes' I said, lying and weakly.
'Oh good. Just so you know, we aren't going to kill you. You will be able to walk away. When we are finished of course. There is no safe word, no help and we stop when we want so get it into your pretty little head that you mean nothing to us, all we want is that fucking body of yours. And we have it. So save yourself some strength and don't try to fight back. Of course it only turns us on when you do.' He laughed wickedly.
Someone approached with a knife. A huge knife. He has said they wouldn't kill me but the knife was huge. I knew my face was pure terror. He took the knife and smiled. He slid the unsharpened side along my face and down my chin, my neck and to my Adams apple. Then he turned in a bit. I was trying not to move. He continued down my chest and abs and back again, circling my nipples as he went. Back at the neck of my tee he cut it. Stepping back a different man approached and ripped the tee open. It hung from my shoulders.
'Nice work slut. Looking forward to filling those tight abs of yours with cum.'
He cut off the rest of the tee and moved on to my jeans. Terrifying to me, he acted as if it were some oft-repeated ceremony. The onlookers also knew what was happened. Apparently the only one who didn't was me.
A collar was attached to my neck. My cock was hard and I didn't understand it. The insults and verbal assault continued the entire time. Nipple clams followed and a chain was attached between them, heavy, pulling and stretching my young nipples. Without warning my cock was hit. I tried to jump. I succeeded in crying, out loud and with tears. The beating on my cock went on as each guy came up one at a time with a different instrument and took a couple of whacks at my cock and balls. Belts, small whips, sticks, I don't know what else, I couldn't recognize what they had. Each smiled and laughed as he enjoyed his turn to hurt me.
I was released from the restraints and fell to the floor. It was cold. Something was attached to my collar and I was pulled forward, I followed on hands and knees on the cement. Heaved onto some platform or bench I was tied down again.
One of the guys came up and sneered. 'You like that man hair of yours slut?'
I didn't answer. He smacked my groin, the pain shot through me. 'Yes' I yelled.
He laughed and for some time he removed my public hair. My pits were shaved; he removed the few hairs around my hole. 'There, you haven't earned man hair slut.'
I was hauled off the bench and pulled by the leash to a large wooden capital tee.
They used ropes to confine my arms and legs. One at a time the guys came up to me and felt me up. That is the nice way to say it. They were rough. They pinch, grabbed, pulled and fondled me without concern that I was living. Some of them bit my nipples, neck or abs. One even went so far as to take the skin of my ball sac into his teeth and bit down. I was sure he bit off skin it hurt so badly. I had no idea how long each one abused me but they were in no hurry.
After they were finished feeling, abusing, my body, a glass was brought to my lips. 'Drink slut. It is just water, you need to stay hydrated.' I drank. With care and precision they tied me up using ropes. Across my chest and legs. I have to admit it was impressive the work that went into it. After they finished they left the room, the lights stayed on me.
I started to doze off. I awoke when hands began to remove the ropes. I was hauled over to a different apparatus and thrown on to it. A different set of hands grabbed each of my limbs and stretched me out. One of them approached me with a syringe. He smiled. 'This is going to help you relax slut.'
The prick of the needle on my ass was nothing compared to the pain already inflicted. They held me tight until I felt my muscles go slack and my head cloud up.
I came to and realized I was sucking a cock. I wasn't being face fucked I was eagerly sucking this cock. The sounds of insults and cheers came and went as I continued, in a fog to suck cock, over and over. Memory slipped away.
Next I came to and was floating. A cock was in my ass and I felt the assault as the guy slammed his entire dick into me with force.
I kept coming into a fog of consciousness and being in a different position, tied up or draped over something. Often a cock was in my mouth or ass. A few times it was some dildo or other item, I couldn't tell. I remember drinking the water offered.
At one point I woke up feeling water hitting my face. I nearly puked. It was piss. I was lying on a grate. I looked at my body and I could see and more so smell the shit smeared on me. Guys were pissing on me washing it off. I puked on myself, they laughed.
Again I came to, I was on a table, burning sensations across my chest especially my nipples. Candles were being moved across my body as the hot wax dripped on me. My nipples were small mounds of red wax. Then the pain really hit. My dick and balls, the pain was searing.
Came to, I was hanging and being whipped. I couldn't feel the pain really, just the sensation of being hit.
Came to again, another glass of water. I tried to spit it out, 'Drink it slut, you love cum remember.' A voice demanded. I drank the cum.
I woke up. My body ached. My brain hurt. The light was shining through the window. I looked around. I was in the warehouse still. Naked and cold I looked at my chest. Red marks and dried cum across my chest and abs. My nipples were swollen and red, I had never seen them look like this before. My legs were covered in red marks, bruises and cum. My arms looked just as terrible. I touched my face, it too was caked in dry cum, my hair was no better.
Standing up I felt the pains from last night. I looked around the room, it was not the one I was in last night, it was a small office space. The window was open so anyone looking in would have seen me lying there beat up and covered in cum. I didn't even care if anyone had. I walked out of the room and into the bathroom across the hallway. Turning on the light I hesitated before looking in the mirror. It was not a pretty sight.
My face looked as horrible as it felt. My lips were swollen; the eyes had bags under them and were red. My hair was encrusted with cum. I had hickeys on my neck and chest. I couldn't believe the amount of dried cum on me, how many guys dumped their load on me? I stank. My mouth tasted like death. Suddenly I heaved and almost missed the toilet as I puked. I didn't want to look at what came up, but I did and it was not like any other time I had puked. I could only guess it was cum mixed with bile.
I tried to wash up as much as possible in the sink. There were no paper towels; I was almost surprised. I looked a little better, at least the image I could see in the water splattered mirror. I walked out of the bathroom dripping wet and didn't care. Do I call out for anyone? What would I say if someone was there?
I carefully walked as quite as I could. Every step hurt, my ass was in pain, my legs hurt. I recognized the hallway as the one that I was dragged down into the room where the assault occurred. I tried the door. It was locked. I turned to walk towards the lobby area.
'It's awake.'
I jumped. I looked and saw a rather odd looking older man sitting in the chair behind the desk, a laptop in front of him. I stopped and stood there, the fact I was naked, bruised and wet didn't register. 'I love the site of a whore after he has been used real well.' He snapped a photo before I even realized he had a camera in his hand. 'Come over here Honey, I have something you want to see.' Without thinking, I did. He turned the laptop towards me, patted his lap. 'Sit down and take a look.' Without thinking. I did. His hands were on me feeling me, grabbing my dick and balls. I didn't care. I just looked at the screen. Of course it was of me, getting fucked. There was no sound, just the images of my on my back getting pounded. The guy fucking me was not taking it easy.
I watched for a couple minutes while the old man felt me up, taking advantage of my state. 'I have the entire thing on disk if you want it.' Did I? He reached over to an open box that had my clothes in it. You can have all this back if you like.'
I reached for it. His hand slapped my arm. 'First I want a blow job Sweetie. Shouldn't be a problem after all the cock you sucked.' He laughed. Again without thinking I got off his lap and onto my knees and opened his pants. I was methodical as I pulled out his limp dick and started sucking on it. The taste was no better than that which was already overwhelming my mouth. I could hear him taking pictures. I looked up at him when he commanded. It felt like nothing mattered any more. He did not get hard very quickly and when he did it was still pretty limp. Finally he came. I swallowed.
Standing up I wiped the cum off my face. He pushed the box to me. I took out my tee shirt. It was shredded. I reached for the jeans; they were in the same condition. 'Get dressed Honey, let me see how sexy you look. Slowly I put on the ripped up clothing as well as I could. He took pictures the entire time. Finally dressed, if that is what you could call it he had me 'model' for him.
I tried to speak, 'I can't go...' He interrupted, 'Oh, I know, you don't want to be seen like this in public. No worry, there are some other clothes for you here too.' Reaching into the box I pulled out a pair of camo print cargos and a new white tee.
I took off the other clothes. Standing naked, being photographed the entire time I reached for the cargos. 'Ah ah ah!' His was shaking his finger at me like a schoolteacher. Not until you earn them.' I stood there, what the hell did he want? Shit. 'Shoot a load for me Sweetie, show me how hard that young cock can get.'
I wasn't sure I could get it up. My dick actually was sore and my balls caused me to flinch as I tried. It took some time before I could get hard and even longer to get a load out. I was at a point of humiliation. I finally was able to get a small load to shoot on my abs. 'Beautiful, but it sure ain't much for such a young guy. Rub it in hotstuff.'
I did. He tossed the cargos and tee and a pair of flip-flops at me. I got dressed. The cargos were tight. The tee was an added embarrassment. The front had printed in large text, Easy Bottom. The back read abused.com. I put it on. It hurt to get my arms up and into the tight tee, it was tight as a second skin. My nipples were extremely sensitive to the fabric that rubbed against them. He then handed me a cloth shopping bag. 'This is for you. And here is twenty for a cab, I will call one for you if you wait outside.'
I took the bag and the twenty and went outside. The sunlight was bright. The air was warm. I felt like shit. Sitting down on the same retaining wall I sat on last night I waited for the cab. The longer I was awake the more pain I was in.
The cap showed up and I got in and sat down. The driver looked at me. He repeated my address, 'This still where you wanna go?' I nodded. 'You look light it was a rough night. You ok?' Again I nodded, half expected him to ask for a blowjob too.
He pulled up in front of the apartment. I gave him the twenty and walked to our apartment.


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A man must keep a little back shop where he can be himself without reserve. In solitude alone can he know true freedom. - Michel Montaigne
Any existence deprived of freedom is a kind of death. - Gen Michel Aoun
Freedom and constraint are two aspects of the same necessity. - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Freedom can be a frightening thing when you are not used to it. - Zana Muhsen
Freedom is an inside job. - Sam keen
Freedom is actually a bigger game than power. Power is about what you can control. Freedom is about what you can unleash. - Harriet Rubin
Freedom is born of self-discipline. No individual, no nation, can achieve or maintain liberty without self-control. The undisciplined man is a slave to his own weaknesses. - Alan Valentine
Freedom is greatest when the boundaries are clearly defined. - Chuck Coonradt
Freedom is the emancipation from the arbitrary rule of other men. - Mortimer Jerome Adler
Freedom is the recognition of necessity. - Friedrich Engels
Freedom, after all, is simply being able to live with the consequences of your decisions. - James X. Mullen
I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do. - Robert Heinlein
I know but one freedom and that is the freedom of the mind. - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
I was enclosed in the four walls of my new freedom. - Thomas Merton
If we wish to free ourselves from enslavement, we must choose freedom and the responsibility this entails. - Leo Buscaglia
Man is free, but not if he doesn't believe it. - Giovanni Giacomo Casanova de Seingalt
Man is not fully free unless he is master of himself. - Epictetus
No one is truly free, they are a slave to wealth, fortune, the law, or other people restraining them from acting according to their will. - Euripides
One of the greatest mental freedoms is truly not caring what anyone else thinks of you. - Unknown
People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use. - Soren Kierkegaard
Perfect freedom is reserved for the man who lives by his own work and in that work does what he wants to do. - Robin G. Collingwood
Real freedom lies in wildness, not in civilization. - Charles Lindbergh
The basic test of freedom is perhaps less in what we are free to do than in what we are free not to do. - Eric Hoffer
The freedom now desired by many is not freedom to do and dare but freedom from care and worry. - James Truslow Adams
The freedom we are looking for is the freedom to be ourselves, to express ourselves. - Don Miguel Ruiz
The greatest enemy of individual freedom is the individual himself. - Saul David Alinsky
The human animal needs a freedom seldom mentioned: freedom from intrusion. He needs a little privacy quite as much as he wants understanding or vitamins or exercise or praise. - Unknown
The last of human freedoms - the ability to chose one's attitude in a given set of circumstances. - Sigmund Freud
The moment we desire to be something, we are no longer free. - Zen Proverb
The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good, in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it. - John Stuart Mill
The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an invitation to dinner without giving an excuse. - Jules Renard
The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson
The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant. - Maximilien Robespierre
The trouble with fighting for human freedom is that one spends most of one's time defending scoundrels. For it is against scoundrels that oppressive laws are first aimed, and oppression must be stopped at the beginning if it is to be stopped at all. - H. L. Mencken
The war for freedom will never really be won because the price of freedom is constant vigilance over ourselves and over our Government. - Eleanor Roosevelt
The way to final freedom is within thyself. - Unknown
There are two freedoms - the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; the true, where he is free to do what he ought. - Charles Kingsley
There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally. - Don Miguel Ruiz
There is no greater freedom than letting go. - April Grisham
To free your world, free your mind. - Bryon Katie
To really be free, you need to be free in the mind. - Alexander Loutsis
True freedom surfaces when you reach a stage when it no longer matters to you whether you are free or not. - Unknown
True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made. - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
When people are free to do as they please, they usually imitate each other. - Eric Hoffer
You have the freedom to be yourself, your true self, here and now, and nothing can stand in your way. - Richard Bach
You will never be free until you free yourself from the prison of your own false thoughts. - Philip Arnold
You'll never understand true freedom until you experience the freedom of being completely true to yourself. - Unknown
It is preoccupation with possession, more than anything else that prevents men from living freely and nobly. - Russell


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Curriculum RE - Lesson plan A matter of life and death
What the lesson is about
Introduce ideas about life after death to encourage pupils to think about their personal views. This lesson, suitable for key stage 3 and 4 pupils, requires film and music clips readily available on YouTube.
- Pupils can understand why people believe in the afterlife.
- Pupils can understand religious and non-religious views of the afterlife.
- Pupils can think about their own views on life after death.
How it works
Have a nine-square grid on each desk, with each of the squares including a statement on life after death, such as: "There is no such thing as life after death"; "Everyone has a soul that lives on after death"; "Hell is a place of suffering and torment". Ask the pupils to rank each statement. According to how strongly they agree or disagree.
Explain that some people believe in an afterlife. Ask pupils to complete a spider diagram suggesting five reasons why people believe in life after death.
Draw a chart on the board and alongside it put the reasons the pupils have come up with. Show a video of the film What Dreams May Come (the section from 25 minutes to 29 minutes) and play a section of I Will Follow You Into the Dark by Death Cab for Cutie (the first one minute 15 seconds) - or choose suitable excerpts from other filmssongs. Ask the pupils to write down the key idea about life after death they get from each clip.
Then ask pupils to select an idea from the list of reasons on the board and put it on the chart. Discuss the clips and what they say about how heaven and hell can be perceived.
Taking it further
Discuss what it means to have a personal idea of heaven or hell. Model your own version of what heaven or hell means to you, whether a constant supply of chocolate or Girls Aloud playing 247.
Ask pupils to create their own heaven and hell, based on the ideas raised in the film clips but using their own imagination. They can then create their own poster depicting their ideas of heaven and hell.
Find accounts of the afterlife and discuss them with the class. Do they have anything in common? Why might they be similar? Find accounts of near-death experiences. How reliable are they? What can we learn from them?
For a plenary, split the class into two teams and play a game of noughts and crosses, giving a nought or cross each time they give a correct answer to a question on why people believe in life after death. Ask pupils to feed back their views of heaven and hell to the class.
Where to find it
A lesson plan, ranking grid and PowerPoint introducing life and death can be found at www.tes.co.uklife-after-death. The original lesson was uploaded by sidraf.
Further reading
Examples of near-death accounts are available at the Near Death Experience Research Foundation: www.nderf.org and The Big Book of Near Death Experiences by P. Atwater (Hampton Roads Publishing).
For a discussion of evidence for life after death, including hauntings, out-of-body experiences and psychics, try Is There An Afterlife?: A Comprehensive Review of the Evidence by David Fontana (O Books), a psychologist and former president of the Society for Psychical Research.
Open evening
An open evening presentation for prospective parents, including basic explanations of each religion
Quotes for RE displays
Various religious and motivational quotes that can be used for display re-quotes
Assessment levels posters
Posters setting out what pupils need to do to reach each key stage 3 level
RE collection
A collection of resources around Christianitychristianity
Religious experience
A series of PowerPoint resources to support teaching about religious experience.


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Still publishing its flagship National Geographic magazine, the not-for-profit National Geographic Society (NGS) has expanded into an array of venues to enhance our knowledge of the big blue marble. The NGS has staked claims in the worlds of television and the Web, as well as in book publishing and map-making. With News Corp., it operates the National – more... Geographic Channel US, a cable channel that reaches about 70 million households worldwide. The organization also supports geographic expeditions (it has funded more than 8,000 scientific research projects), and sponsors exhibits, lectures, and education programs. The NGS was founded in 1888, the year the first issue of National Geographic magazine was published.
During the 120-plus years since its founding, the NGS has grown to become one of the world's largest not-for-profit scientific, educational, and conservation organizations. Its activities now extend into film, television, radio, music, books, DVDs, school publishing programs, exhibits, tourism, retail, and interactive media. Besides the award-winning National Geographic magazine, the organization publishes several other titles, including National Geographic Traveler, National Geographic Explorer, and National Geographic Kids.
As might be expected, the NGS's publishing operations are geographically diverse. National Geographic magazine is published in more than 30 local-language editions and has subscribers worldwide. Poor advertising prospects ultimately led the group to wind down regular publication of its National Geographic Adventure magazine, which was printed eight times a year and focused on adventure travel and eco-tourism. It still publishes special biannual issues of National Geographic Adventure, however, and it plans to maintain the brand online and in books. National Geographic had failed to sell the magazine because it was unwilling to leave its own name on the cover, and potential buyers weren't interested in a magazine simply titled Adventure.
The organization's National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) is owned by a pair of suitors. Fox International Channels, which operates, develops, and distributes factual and general entertainment channels, owns 52% of NGCI. One of the fastest-growing cable networks worldwide, NGCI reaches some 165 countries. NGHT, a unit of the National Geographic Society, holds a 27% stake while a BskyB subsidiary owns another 21% share.
NGS is enjoying the big screen, too, thanks to its global reach. The Society's National Geographic Entertainment (NGE) division plans to produce up to 15 films by 2013 through a joint venture with Imagenation Abu Dhabi. The films, which will focus on people's relationship with the world, their environment, and each other, are budgeted between $5 million and $60 million. NGE also has acquired the rights to the film Blue Man Group: Mind Blast, a 3-D, live-action comedy that began distribution to IMAX and other theaters in early 2011. In 2010 NGE released Restrepo, a documentary that follows a platoon of US troops in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley; it won the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize.
Besides movies, NGS works to stay ahead of competition such as Discovery Communications by diversifying. In recent years, the organization has bought educational and English as a second language (ESL) publisher Hampton-Brown, as well as The Green Guide, publisher of an environment-oriented website and newsletter. The move has paid off. Education publisher Cengage Learning in mid-2011 announced it's acquiring NGS's school publishing unit and extending its use of the NGS brand. The deal will expand NGS's world-class content -- including images, video, and articles. – less


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Discussion in 'White Noise' started by lazy jack, Mar 25, 2010.
What did you have and did you like it. I had pizza and I loved it.
today i had cornbeef and rice
hey i had pizza too
dude pizza kicks azz
Pork fried rice awesome
Taco Bell
TOASTER STRUDDLES!!!!!!!!!!!:yesnod:
pork fried rice sounds good... i had a pack of top ramen :frown5:
There was definatly another one of these threads. Must of died, how suprising...
Pizza. Delicious bacon cheese pizza...
Bacon on pizza? sounds kinda wierd
that sounds good to me...all i had today was my own saliva lol....:frown5: i'm hungry
It is; but it's so insanely delicious that you need to try it some time. It used to be practically unheard of a few years back (I only knew of a single restaurant, home owned, that put bacon on pizza). But when I discovered how bacon melds with the flavor of pizza so well, I fell in love with it. I've never ordered a pizza without bacon on it to this day. :lol: Nothing like straight-up cheese and bacon pizza... Or a meatlover's pizza.
Burger King
Whopper w/cheese!