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Malacca was once a thriving trading port. Today it teems with history. While it no longer enjoys the glory days of centuries gone by, it still is a melting pot of cultures that came to establish themselves through ancient conquests and trade.
Today it is one of Malaysia's most visited region and city. It attracts tourists in droves all year round from overseas and from the local population in Malaysia.
In 2008, the city was awarded a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its unspoilt architecture of the old town and its glorious history. This renewed the city's draw of tourists and the phenomenon is not fading any time soon.
A day trip to Malacca will definitely be a great day out, especially when you do it in a group; family, friends or colleagues. There are plenty of attractions to fill up your day and whet your appetite for a repeat visit.
1. A'Famosa Resort Malacca
2. Melaka Wonderland Theme Park & Resort
3. Jonker Walk
4. Air Keroh Lake
5. Malacca On Bike – Day Tours
6. Malacca River
7. Dutch Square
8. The Shore Sky Tower
9. The Stadthuys Malacca
Malacca Popular Tourists Attraction Places
1. A'Famosa Resort Malacca
This resort is named after the famous fort built by the Portuguese to protect Malacca from invaders. A'Famosa Resort Malacca is set in a lush countryside with tropical greenery as far as the eye can see.
It is one of the region's most sought after leisure spots and it welcomes thousands of visitors every year. The resort is easily accessible as you will see the resort when driving on the North-South Highway.
Coming from Singapore, it is a four hour ride from downtown Singapore including the time it takes to navigate through customs and immigration at the causeway.
Visible from the North-South Highway, A'Famosa Resort is a short distance away from the historical town of Melaka. It is just a mere an hour drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and one and half hour drive from Kuala Lumpur.
Are you in Malacca for business or pleasure? A'Famosa Resort will answer to both cases. It is built on all of 1,300 acres and there is a championship golf course of international standards here among other attractions.
- The championship golf course: The golf course was designed by the master golf course architect Ross C. Watson, an Australian. It has beautiful greens and fairways fringed by tropical coastal flora. There are 27 holes in all at the golf course. The clubhouse has the best panoramic views of the whole resort as it is built on high ground. Here you will find fine dining, a business center and VIP accommodation.
- Animal World Safari: This is a fantastic place to see animals roaming in the wild, right inside the resort. There are tigers, lions, raccoons, giraffes, rabbits and lemurs on their own Monkey Island.
- The Water World Theme Park: Here you will find some of the best rides in all of Malaysia as well as many more water games and exciting activities for children and adults alike.
- Accommodation: There is plenty of accommodation here. You can choose to have rooms or suites at the Resort Hotel, the villas or at the Condotel.
- Cowboy town: Here, you will find enacted Wild West shows featuring almost real life cowboys. The shows are exciting and they will leave you breathless.
2. Melaka Wonderland Theme Park & Resort
Malaysia has some of the best theme parks in all of Southeast Asia. The Melaka Wonderland Theme Park & Resort is one of the best in Malaysia itself, it is also the latest addition to the theme parks that are already in Malacca. The theme park is located in Malacca state at the beautiful and exotic tourist area of Ayer Keroh Melaka.
Also read: How To Get To Malacca From Singapore
The theme park is a wholesome collection of fun activities for everyone. Adults, teens and children will all have a fabulous time here and the memories will last you and your family and friends a long long time. Set in natural surroundings, the greenery is as enchanting as he water rides and slides are exciting.
The Melaka Wonderland Theme Park and Resort spreads across 360 acres of land which means that everything is not crammed in one place. It is ideal for a leisurely day out for family or groups of friends.
- The Tornado Chaser: A wild water slide where you will be thrown into a swirling pool after a fast ride down. It is the first of its kind in Malaysia and the memories of this ride will not fade for years. It is the most popular slide here and people come from far and wide for the extraordinary experience.
- Lazy cum Crazy River: a slow moving river with numerous twists and turns and plenty of fun activities for the young and the young at heart.
- 1 Big Wave pool: This is a beach front like place where there are gentle waves that kids love to play in very much. You can sit and relax or you can opt to join in the fun too.
- Adventure Island: This is an island of fun for children no matter their age. It is an 8 slide complex made to be one great play area that kids really love.
- Natural recreational Forest: This is a lush forest with local tropical foliage where a nature walk is always rejuvenating and a beautiful place to take pictures for the memories.
3. Jonker Walk – Famous Night Market
Jonker Walk is a street in Malacca right in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a famous street globally for its rich collection of authentic antiques, the cultural aspect and the architecture; most of the shop buildings here are from the 17th century which makes them several hundred years old.
Lovers of antique items will always come to Jonker Walk as part of their Malaysian itinerary. Visitors come from as far as Singapore, a four hour drive from this coastal city for the best bargains of items and jewelry of bygone eras.
In the Dutch colonial period, it was the street in which the servants of Dutch masters had their homes. Soon the well-heeled locals started to live in the area and they opened shops as well.
The street has a strong Chinese influence; there is even a Chinatown owing to Chinese immigration over the centuries.
- The weekly market: The Street is closed to traffic an all Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. This is to allow the market to thrive and it does this very well between 6:00 pm and midnight. It is here that traders will display their wares and invite you to see and buy.
- The antiques: It is on Jonker Walk that you will find genuine antiques from the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British colonial periods. You will also find ancient Chinese items on this street. There will be a wide collection of fabrics, jewelry, wooden clogs, arts and crafts and other memorable items at prices you will not get anywhere else in the world.
- Jonker Street Food: It has some of the best eateries in Malacca. It is at the end of the street that you will find Geographer's Café, a famous place for great drinks and nyonya food in Malacca.
4. Air Keroh Lake
The Air Keroh Lake is the place to visit if you are looking for a great water sports venue. The lake, clean, calm and vast is a great place for people who want to play in the water in a serene and attractive environment.
It is set in a splendid tropical environment and it is green all round. One of its best attributes is that it is only 11 kilometers from the Malacca city. This makes it ideal for people who are visiting the city but want the calmness of the countryside for part of their tour.
Also read: How To Get To Port Dickson From Singapore
The lake is an ideal place for lovers; there are cabins and huts for rent if you want to extend your stay at the lake. There are also facilities to ensure that it is family friendly. For a group coming from Singapore or Johor Bahru, it is only a four hour ride by car.
- Water sports: Do you enjoy sailing? This is the place to be when you want a great day on the water. Here you will find safe, clean and reliable sailing boats that will soon have you feeling the wind in your hair as you skim over the lake. You will also find canoes and boats all for rental at the shore.
- Fishing: Have you ever had the urge to catch your own dinner? You can do that at Air Keroh Lake. With a rental boat, and some necessary equipment, you can have a part of the lake as your own where you can spend some quiet time with a friend or loved one floating on the water. With luck, you can catch some fish as well.
- Other facilities: Other facilities you can enjoy include a large playground, jogging paths and kiosks where you can buy some good food and cold refreshments.
5. Malacca On Bike – Day Tours
Most tourists will prefer to walk around the city and attractions near Jonker Street as most historical places are within a small radius. For attractions outside town most visitors will prefer to drive around.
There is an alternative way to make tours more interesting in and out of town; riding a mountain bike around the attractions.
Malacca is known for its historical significance, but there is a whole world of beauty and adventure beyond the UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are beautiful rubber and palm plantations stretching on and on and one of the best feelings is to feel the wind against your face on a bike where you are in a green plantation or open fields.
- The bikes are will maintained, safe and reliable. They will take you all over the city and to the other attractions beyond. The freedom you feel when riding a bike in a guided tour makes for a great day out with your family and friends. The bikes are rented out depending on the duration you want. You can opt for a short ride of about 3 to 4 hours or a whole day package.
- You will be provided with helmets for safety and the guides are well informed about the best sights, the terrain and they are also friendly and helpful.
6. Malacca River – Relax and Nice View
Malacca River is a slow moving river that cuts across the city. This is one tour that you should do as the first thing after getting to Malacca. This tour will let you get a good overview of the city whether you choose the walk or the cruises.
If you chose the walk, you will find that it is clean, safe and easy to walk even when you are in a group or with small children. The graffiti here is colorful and intriguing and lovers of street art will find plenty to look at and enjoy.
- The river cruise: The Melaka River Cruise operates everyday between 9 a.m. and 11.30 p.m. the cost is affordable and it is well worth the cost anyway because the sights are great when being seen from the river. The Malacca River is not very wide. This gives you the opportunity to take in the city sights at close range.
- The river cruise at night: If your stay in Malacca extends to the evening, take a night cruise on the Malacca River and get ready for one of the most spectacular river cruises you will ever have in your life. Most of the buildings on either side of the river have bright decorative lights all about them which will excite your eyes to no end. Add the twinkling reflections on the water and the cruise will be as magical as it can ever be.
- The Jetty: The jetty area is bright with canopies to shelter you from the hot Malacca sunshine during the day as you enjoy your time along the river walk. At night, catch the breeze here before you leave town; you will love it!
7. Dutch Square
Dutch Square also known as Red Square is one part of Malacca that inspired the awarding of the city as a World Heritage site. It is situated just to the south of the main part of the city near the St. John's Fort.
It is easily accessible and a lot of local and oversea tourists come to visit Dutch Square every day. Dutch Square is clearly visible from St Paul's Hill which is not far off. In the vicinity of the Dutch Square is the Cheng Ho Culture Museum.
The history that is held within this place is immense. You will experience the history from the Malay Empire days, to the Portuguese invasion days, to the Dutch period and the current situation. Having a good guide is a plus because he will put all the attractions in perspective besides adding an anecdote or two to his explanations.
- Mini Lisbon: It is the only site that maintains its true Portuguese identity so well in the entire country. It is the place where the culture of the Portuguese exhibits itself in all its splendor. This is a place that looks like nothing much has changed for the last 400 years. Today, it hosts lots of tourists looking to enjoy its restaurants, entertainment spots and its unique stalls.
- Malacca Hotel: This is the main hotel in this part of the city. It offers accommodation with all budgets catered for.
- The Stadthuys: This is the most recognizable building in the whole area together with its red clock tower. It was the seat of the government during the Dutch colonial era. Nearby are the A'Famosa Fort and St. Johns Hill.
8. The Shore Sky Tower
The best way to see the sights of a city is to visit the sights themselves, to see them from a distance and to see them from above.
For many years, the visitors to Malacca would only see the sights from the ground; then came the Shore Sky Tower, the highest man made structure in Malacca and many miles beyond.
Today, you can experience some of the most breathtaking views of Malacca from very high; as high as the 42 floor viewpoint of the Shore Sky Tower. Apart from the cityscapes themselves, you will be able to look as far as 50 kilometers from Malacca on either side.
Apart from that, there is plenty more that you can do at the Shore Sky Tower.
The Shore Sky Tower is an elaborate development on the shores of the Malacca River. It is planned to be the premier shopping, dining and accommodation center in Malacca when it is complete.
- The Observation deck: The top floor of the Shore Sky Tower will give you the most panoramic views of the city and beyond. This is a part of your tour to Malacca that you will do yourself disservice to miss. The fee is affordable for everyone and the photo ops are to die for up there.
- Dining and wining: Enjoy fine dining at the Shore Sky Tower. You find splendid restaurants with the widest local and international menus anywhere in Malacca. You will also find fine bars where you can have the best wines and classy cocktails among other refreshments.
- Oceanarium Complex: This development will have the longest oceanarium complex in the whole world bringing together business, accommodation and fine shopping to Melaka.
9. The Stadthuys Malacca
Are you a history buff? Do you like photogenic places where you can walk around and feel one with the heritage of a place rich in history?
Then when you get to Malacca, visit The Stadthuys as it is also known as a matter of priority. It holds a lot of secrets and stories from the Dutch colonial period.
Here you will find a vibrant atmosphere with many tourists visiting The Stadthuys every day. They will be from locals or from Asia countries and other country in the world. It is also a good place to people-watch.
- The Dutch Administration Center: This is the large red building that hosted the offices and residences of the Dutch Governor during the colonial era. Here will be the famous and one of the most photographed building in the city, the Stadthuys. There will also be the Christ Church which is also from the Dutch period. From the British period in the Victorian years you will find the Queen Victoria's Fountain. The Chinese have always had a presence here for centuries and this is represented by the Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower. It is dedicated to a benevolent Chinese trader who was highly admired and respected in his day.
- Souvenir shops around Jonker Street: You can buy inexpensive souvenirs ranging from hand-crafting shoes, nyonya attire, antique sculptures, jewellery to foods at the shops in Jonker Street and stalls that will be at the Red Square. You will find good bargains here and you may just land a great antique at an unbelievable price.
- Nearby attractions: The best thing about The Stadthuys is that most of the other attractions in the city and especially in the World Heritage Site are all accessible easily on foot, by car or by riding a bicycle.
- Great photos: Carry your camera along for some of the best sites to take pictures from at The Stadthuys. It is these pictures that will remind you of the great time you had at Malacca.
The Best Way To Get Around Malacca
When you have a day trip to Malacca from Singapore, you need to have the best transport arrangements to ensure that you have the time of your life.
The most convenient way to get to Malacca and back to Singapore is to use a privately hired taxi to and from there. SGMYTAXI is the leading firm in this field.
Their taxis are large 7-seater vehicles that are fully air-conditioned, well maintained, and spacious to give all passengers a comfortable ride even with their luggage. The drivers are well trained, professional and well versed with all the routes to Malacca and all its attractions.
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FW: Scheduled Street Closure for the 2013 National Governor's Association Conference
- Contact: Paul Metcalf (202) 727-4383
February 21, 2013
Scheduled Street Closure for the 2013 National Governor's Association Conference
(Washington, DC)-The Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Transportation would like to inform the public of the street closure due to the 2013 National Governor's Association Conference.
Beginning at 12:00 pm, Friday, February 22 through 9:00 pm, Monday, February 25, 2013, the following street will be closed.
* E Street between 13th & 14th Street, Northwest
For more information: http://www.nga.org/cms/home.html.
Motorists traveling in the area of this event may experience delays and should consider alternative routes, if possible. The Metropolitan Police Department and the District Department of Transportation would like to remind motorists to pay full attention whenever operating any motor vehicle and to be mindful of heavy pedestrian traffic that may be associated with special events. These street closings are subject to change without notice based upon unanticipated events and prevailing conditions.
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Belgian Railways (NMBS) has increased its fares by an average of 5.9 percent.
BRUSSELS --The price of a monthly or annual season ticket went up by 6.25 percent from midnight on 31 January. Belgian Railways says that the fare rises are necessary to compensate for inflation and rising energy costs.
The price of special multi-journey tickets has also gone up.
The price of a ten-journey Go Pass ticket for passengers under 26 years has risen by 8.7 percent to 50 euros.
The ten-journey Rail Pass has gone up by two euros and now costs 73 euros.
The Union of Train, Tram and Bus Users (BTTB) has slammed the price increases.
The BTTB says that the fares have gone up while the quality of the service offered by NMBS remains bellow par.
BTTB's Jan Vanseveren told the VRT "punctuality on the railways has hardly improved."
"Furthermore, during the cold snap it was apparent that NMBS provides passengers with too little information. Many passengers were not given any information while they remained stranded on platforms or in trains."
However, Belgian Railways maintains that train travel in Belgium is still cheaper than in neighbouring countries.
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Champion Horse Cloned
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Italian researchers announced on April 14 that the first clone of a sterile horse is healthy and thriving. The Arabian colt, a genetic copy of U.S. endurance rider Valerie Kanavy's two-time World Champion horse Pieraz, proves that researchers can preserve a gelding's genetic material. Pieraz-Cryozootech-Stallion (Pieraz 2), will be used for breeding only.
The colt was born on Feb. 25 at the Laboratorio di Tecnologie della Riproduzione-Consorzio per l'Incremento Zootecnico (LTR-CIZ), a research facility on the outskirts of Cremona, Italy. He was foaled by a surrogate Haflinger mare. She is about the same weight as--but smaller in stature than--an Arabian, and she was chosen because of her temperament and milk production. The cloned foal weighed 42 kg (about 92 pounds) at birth. He is the second horse clone to be born in the world. The first one was born in 2003 under the supervision of Cesare Galli, DVM, of LTR-CIZ. (The first cloned equid was a mule born at the University of Idaho in 2003.)
In cloning, using microsurgery techniques, scientists remove the nucleus from an egg cell, which contains the cell's genetic material, creating an enucleated egg. A somatic cell (any body cell other than an egg or sperm cell) is placed adjacent to the enucleated egg, making sure the membranes of the two cells are in contact. An electric pulse fuses the egg cell and the somatic cell with the new genetic material. The cell is then treated in media that allows it to develop into an embryo, which can be implanted in a surrogate mare's womb and carried to term.
Cryozootech, a company founded by Dr. Eric Palmer in 2001, supplied the cells for cloning Pieraz with the help of Genopole (a genetics company in Evry, France). Palmer and Galli began working together in 2002 on the project that resulted in the gelding's clone.
Galli wrote in a LTR-CIZ announcement, "This new approach opens the possibility of preserving the genetic heritage of many exceptional horses whose genes are presently lost because of the castration." Pieraz was endurance's World Champion in 1994 (at Den Haag, Holland) and in 1996 (at Fort Riley, United States), and he is now retired at Kanavy's farm.
Kanavy, who has the right to breed mares to Pieraz 2, said, "Although he should look like 'Cash (Pieraz's barn name),' we don't know all the health issues. What Cash accomplished was partly because of his training. Were he (Cash) still a stallion, his sperm would have the same DNA (as the clone) and when combined with a mare, there would be a real good chance that you would get a capable foal. We won't know those answers for maybe 10 or 15 years."
While cloning is controversial, Palmer reasons that "cloning gelded champions will produce stallions on the geldings' behalf, allowing the best performance horses to be the fathers of the next generation. The clone of a gelded champion would allow 50% more genetic progress than using a full brother."
DNA specimens of 30 equids, most of which are champions in endurance, show jumping, dressage, and eventing, with a few endangered breeds of horses and donkeys, are stored in the genetic bank. Another champion endurance horse and a show jumper are being cultured for cloning.
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- The Big Ten has four teams (Ohio State, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska) ranked in the top ten of the latest AP Top 25 Poll, while Alabama maintains its grip on the No. 1 spot.
Alabama remains No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 Poll, with the Crimson Tide receiving an overwhelming majority of votes to stake their claim as the nation's best team. Though the top four of the poll—Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, Michigan—remain unchanged after Week 6, there was important movement elsewhere in the top 25.
Western Michigan is ranked for the first time in school history, as the Broncos are off to a 6–0 start under coach P.J. Fleck. Meanwhile, Stanford has dropped out of the poll for the first time since early last season. Others dropping out include North Carolina and Colorado, who both lost in Week 6. Here are three thoughts on the latest poll:
1. The Big Ten is dominating the top ten
Four Big Ten teams are in the top ten of the latest poll, the first time the conference has achieved this feat during the regular season since 1960. In addition to the Buckeyes and Wolverines in the top four, Wisconsin checks in at No. 8, while Nebraska is cruising along at No. 10. The success was expected from Ohio State and Michigan, while the Badgers and Cornhuskers entered the season with a little less fanfare. As we noted in our Big Ten preview however, Wisconsin and Nebraska were both primed for bounce-back seasons this year after some unlucky losses in close games in 2015. Though Michigan State has faltered, the Big Ten remains top heavy. Soon, though, these teams may start knocking each other out of College Football Playoff contention. Wisconsin will have a chance to really shake up the picture this weekend when the Badgers host Ohio State.
And while the Big Ten is soaring, the Pac-12 is on life support, with only two teams in the top 25, though at least Washington should have a solid chance for a playoff spot.
2. Tennessee stays put
I like the decision from the AP voters not to punish the Volunteers, who stayed at No. 9 after a double overtime loss to Texas A&M on the road. You can argue Tennessee doesn't deserve this high of a ranking considering the big deficits it has faced and skin-of-their-teeth wins it has pulled off this season, but dropping the Volunteers after the loss in College Station would have been foolish. To Tennessee's credit, it has faced a tough schedule through the first half of the season. And that schedule only gets tougher this week, as the Volunteers welcome Alabama to Knoxville on Saturday.
3. Some seats are cooling
While one of the coaches on our hot seat rankings has already been fired (Les Miles), others are faring much better. Kevin Sumlin has the Aggies at No. 6, and a strong finish to the season will certainly buy him some more time. (Of course, Texas A&M's problem under Sumlin has been capitalizing on hot starts.) In addition to Sumlin, Gus Malzahn should be breathing a little easier at Auburn as the Tigers entered the poll this week at No. 23. We touched on Nebraska's emergence this season, which is great news for Mike Riley, who is in a tough spot trying to improve on the consistent success of the coach he replaced, Bo Pelini. And though it's still hard to imagine Jim Grobe becoming Baylor's long-term solution at head coach, he's making a decent case for himself, leading the Bears to a 5–0 record and the highest ranking in the Big 12 at No. 11.
Full AP Top 25 Poll
1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Clemson
4. Michigan
5. Washington
6. Texas A&M
7. Louisville
8. Wisconsin
9. Tennessee
10. Nebraska
11. Baylor
12. Ole Miss
13. Houston
14. Florida State.
15. Boise State
16. Miami
17. Virginia Tech
18. Florida
19. Oklahoma
20. West Virginia
21. Utah
22. Arkansas
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Neil Young: Red Rocks Live Trailer (2000)
"Neil Young, Friends & Relatives" 05 December 2000 Music 122 mins
The Godfather of Grunge is back (not that he ever really left) on this two-hour live performance video. Filmed at Colorado's Red Rocks Ampitheatre, this concert features the legendary rocker kicking out all sorts of jams -- from anthemic rock songs to acoustic ballads -- with his talented backing band. A highly original and inspiring performance, complete with a rainstorm and a farfisa, results! The set list includes "Harvest Moon," "Razor Love," "Cowgirl In The Sand," and many more.
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How To Disable Animated GIF Images in Messages in iOS 10
Some iPhone and iPad users may want to turn off the animated GIFs Images in the Messages app in iOS 10. We'll help you find a way to turn off this feature that may be inappropriate for children or people who don't want to see inappropriate images.Published Sep 15, 2016 by lobo235
Last updated on Sep 15, 2016
With the release of Apple's new iOS 10 for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad there are many new features that have been added to the Messages app which allow for a more interactive experience. One of these new features allows users to search for and send animated GIF memes to other users. There are many parents who may wish to turn off this Messages feature for their children due to the sensual and inappropriate nature of some of the animated GIF images. There is currently only one good option to remove that feature and that is to downgrade the Apple device to iOS 9. It would be really nice if Apple had thought about children when adding this new feature and seen the need to add a new restriction in the Restrictions Settings to allow parents to turn off this feature for their children. If you are upset about the lack of this feature like I am then send Apple some feedback using the form on this page: iPhone feedback.
Hopefully with enough comments and feedback from parents Apple will add restrictions for this new Messages feature but until then if you'd like to downgrade to iOS 9 here is a page that will give you those instructions: How to downgrade back to iOS 9 if you don't like iOS 10. Sadly, if you didn't make a backup in iTunes and archive it before upgrading to iOS 10, you will lose anything you have in your phone when you downgrade and you won't be able to restore a backup that was made using iOS 10. This is a good reason to always make sure you make an iTunes backup and archive it before doing any new major version iOS update in case you need to downgrade and you don't want to lose data in your phone, tablet, or iPod touch.
Apple provides some of the best restrictions for locking phones down for kids but they really dropped the ball on this one so be sure to use their feedback form to let them know that you'd like this new animated GIFs feature protected with a restriction in iOS 10. The iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad are great devices but if Apple doesn't make them safe for kids to use they will begin to lose a large group of consumers who purchase the devices for their children and want to use restrictions to make them safer. Apple and other device manufacturers have a social and ethical responsibility to do what they can to protect the youth of the world.
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Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge says all she has to do is walk down the hall peek in to Chet's office to see that Iowa's Governor is heavier, less physically-fit than he was just a year ago.
All right, she didn't say that about Culver, but she did say that about Iowans. Maybe I'm the only one who thought it was odd that, once again, the Culver/Judge administration is talking about getting healthy. A year ago, Culver himself was talking about getting fit when promoting "Lighten Up Iowa." How did that turn out Chet? Silence…
Last year, Chet implied that he was trying to get down to his fighting weight of 220 pounds, the same weight he was when he was a tight end at Virginia Tech. It's likely that if he were to be in the lineup today he would be at left tackle. I guess he just couldn't swing getting up at 4:30 in the morning to work out when he was out drinking beers with Bill Knapp the night before.
Iowans shouldn't be surprised to learn that the Governor talked a good game about getting healthy, but actually packed on the pounds. It's just the way Culver is, and we need to accept it.
Here is how you translate Chet:
"I want to get my body fat down" means "I'm going to do that liquid diet where you drink beer and eat bar food."
"I will cut the budget" means "Surprise, surprise. While revenues are in the tank, I've actually signed in to law the largest budget in Iowa's history!"
"Now is not the time to raise taxes" means "We are going to eliminate federal deductibility which would raise taxes on thousands Iowans in year in year one, and then soak everyone in year two."
Can Iowans really believe anything this guy says? This is getting ridiculous.
Speaking about ridiculous…
I see that Iowa GOP chairman Matt Strawn was in Le Mars last night. One would have thought he might have traveled to NW Iowa just the day before when FOX News and a bunch other media affiliates were in town for Senator Ensign's visit.
Seriously, the Ensign trip was on the books for months in advance, what a wasted opportunity. I'm sure someone like Carl Cameron would have found the time to ask the RPI chairman his thoughts about Ensign's visit, which would have allowed him the opportunity to promote RPI's event with Haley Barbour later this month.
Missed opportunity if you ask me. Go figure.
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Three midwives retire from hospital
Three midwives who delivered thousands of babies have retired from Wexford General Hospital after 70 years of service between them.
Marie Moore, Geraldine Morris and Rena Breen were the toast of families, friends and colleagues at a retirement function in the Táin Room at Ferrycarrig Hotel last weekend.
Fellow hospital midwife Alison Bone said everyone was assembled to celebrate the women's retirement but as colleagues they were sad at the loss of their friendship, camaraderie, their skills and years of experience. She wished the trio health and happiness on their next adventure.
Marie Moore, from North Wexford worked in the maternity unit of the hospital for over 25 years, starting out as a midwife and finishing as manager of the special care baby unit.
Rena Breen, also living in North Wexford worked as a midwife in Wexford General for over 30 years, retiring from the special baby care unit while Geraldine Morris, originally from Dublin, was a midwife in the hospital for over a decade.
During their years of service, the three midwives delivered many thousands of babies.
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Wait...Novick isn't running for Governor. But the former US senatorial candidate did consider it, he says, in a remarkably candid post on Blue Oregon today. It's probably smart for Novick to avoid a run for the office—he doesn't need to start looking like the perennial losing candidate, and John Kitzhaber is widely regarded as unbeatable in the 2010 race. Still, it's a shame. Novick's a smart guy, a straight-shooter, and hell, he's funny. Hardly anyone in Oregon politics is really FUNNY. Have you noticed?
The post is lengthy, but fascinating. I offered the chance to expand on it here, but Novick said he'd worked pretty hard on the post and didn't want to mess it up by talking. I know how he feels. Speaking of which, don't forget to tune in to 620AM KPOJ tomorrow morning at 8 if you want to hear me massacre the Mercury's news section with bad jokes.
Highlights include Novick's staff picks, especially lobbyist Kristen Leonard for chief of staff: "Kristen is one of the smartest, most respected people in the Capitol," Novick writes. "The Mercury named her Salem's best lobbyist, for good reason." Novick also nominates Clackamas County Commissioner Lynn Peterson (another person who has dropped out of the gub's race—a shame, because it's looking like a Viagra commercial, right now) for his transportation department, and a Republican for economic development. He wants Joanne Fuller from Multnomah County to run Oregon's Youth Authority, and Rosie Sizer's husband Dan Noelle and David Rogers for criminal justice advice. "Yes, I am concerned about the Chasse case. But I still think Rosie is a pretty big brain on the justice system," he writes. David Rogers is an advocate for sentencing reform, and quoted most recently in the Mercury here and here, if you want to see his smarts in action.
Novick also nominates freshman legislator Jules Bailey for his department of energy. "Although I'm all for renewable energy, from what I've heard, I tend to be a bit dubious about claims about Oregon becoming the "Saudi Arabia of …" (fill in the blank)," Novick writes. "But there's no reason we can't become America's Japan (Japan being the most energy efficient nation)." There's your mandate, Bailey: make us America's Japan!
Policy-wise, Novick focuses on K-12 education—on getting children ready for school, and on recruitment of a new generation of teachers. "I think that the gap between rhetoric and reality seeps down into the classroom," he writes. "The elites build castles in the air, people who know better (including teachers) are left without realistic elite-approved advice to give kids about their futures, and the kids wind up confused." This part of his pitch is so extensive, one couldn't help thinking Novick is submitting his resume for a job as Kitzhaber's education adviser. It reminded me of watching season four of The Wire—all the problems with our country's education system, and our state's education system, candidly discussed.
If only we didn't have to bother with all this democracy and "voting" nonsense, I would appoint Novick governor tomorrow. (In my mind, I actually have this power—there are also statues of me all over the state, and Sunday is renamed after my mother). But you go on, now, boys...raise your money, talk about yourselves a lot, and see you at the ballot box next year.


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West Ham's Payet double adds to McClaren's Newcastle woe
West Ham United 2-0 Newcastle United
Slaven Bilic gave Steve McClaren another miserable evening as West Ham finally got their home campaign up and running with a 2-0 win over Newcastle last night.
Goals in each half from Dimitri Payet proved enough to fire the Hammers up to fifth in the Barclays Premier League, and leave McClaren's Newcastle stuck in the bottom three.
Bilic famously masterminded McClaren's darkest hour in management eight years ago when his Croatia side beat England 3-2 at Wembley.
That defeat prevented the Three Lions qualifying for Euro 2008 and cost McClaren his job as England boss, as well as a large chunk of his credibility.
And in their first competitive meeting since that rain-soaked night, Bilic once again came out on top while McClaren's Toon side are still winless, having not scored in the league since the opening day of the season.
Hammers skipper Mark Noble said: "Payet doesn't just create and score goals, he works hard and plays for the team. That's why the team and players work so hard.
Bilic said: "Three points at home are vital because you want yours fans to go home happy, to go to the pub and have a drink.
"I know why they gave me the job because next year the club is moving to a new stadium and we need a really good season at Upton Park. I didn't set targets in terms on top 10, our target is we want a good team that can defend with numbers, than can attack with numbers, who can keep the ball.
"If we succeed in that that should give us more points. I don;t know if we will be fifth or 15th."
West Ham could sense Newcastle were there for the taking after just nine minutes when £10.5m summer signing Payet capped a sweeping move with a stunning opener. Noble collected Diafra Sakho's backheel in the penalty area and laid the ball back for the French midfielder to coolly sidefoot a curling effort into the top corner.
Three minutes into the second-half, West Ham doubled their lead.
Victor Moses was desperately unlucky not to mark an impressive first appearance with a goal when he ran almost the length of the field following a Newcastle corner, only to crash his shot against the crossbar.
The ball bounced down and out towards Payet, who thumped it into the net.
Northern Ireland striker Martin Paterson has signed for League One club Blackpool until the end of the season.
The 28-year-old left Huddersfield in January to join Orlando City, but only played once in the MLS.
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The Romans' decision to divide Britain over 2000 years ago was driven by the pride of a foreign army and when they left, both sides were re-united in the rich culture of the Middleland. But the deep scar remained, and a 1000 years later, the island split once again along the line of the wall, into the Kingdoms of England and Scotland. The borderlands became a zone of anarchy. Then in 1603, the border vanished and peace returned. Now the border may be about to appear again.
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He said in reply, "I will not," but afterwards he changed his mind and went. (Matthew 21:29)
Thank goodness our God gives second chances. And more.
For years I said, "I will not."
I never actually said, "I will not." More like – I am not ready or I am
not sure or I think I will hang around the vineyard gate.
I liked
God. I was pretty close to him when I was a child. But as I got older,
other things took precedence. I prayed to him once in awhile, when I
needed something. But there was little worship. No daily prayer. No
Then I changed my mind.
I will always remember that
day, sitting at Mass, with my husband and 2 little boys, suddenly
knowing that it was time to commit. I wanted to become Catholic.
me at the time, it seemed to come out of the blue. But looking back, I
can see that there was a lot that happened that led up to that day.
often feel sad about those days when I did not know God. When I did not
worship God. When I did not make Him the Lord of my life.
But then I think about people like St. Augustine. Look at his late conversion and what became of him! "Late have I loved you, O Beauty, ever ancient, ever new."
Look at Paul. Saint Paul.
Maybe some of us have to be later than others. And was I really late?
I have known God in some way all of my life. I have no doubt that he has always been with me. Even when I was avoiding him.
it seems to me that my whole life has been headed in the same direction
– towards God. I know I have made some detours, but God makes straight
with crooked lines.
So here I am.
Was I late? Or was I on time?
Does it matter as long as I am with Him now?
is still calling me into the vineyard. He is calling all of us - with
ministries and sacrifices and the little everyday conversions that
happen in our lives of faith.
I still avoid those things that scare me a little. I still often say No.
But I hang around that vineyard gate and then I change my mind again.
Praise our God of Second Chances.
Dear Lord, thank you for never giving up on me, for calling me again and again. Thank you for loving me. Amen.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Our God of Second Chances
Written by Colleen at 9/28/2014 12:00:00 AM
Labels: conversion , second chances , sunday reflection
3 comments :
- Michael said...
Beautiful reflection. Obviously it does not matter if you are late or not - you are with Him and that is all that matters!
God Bless you!
- September 28, 2014 at 8:54 AM
- Jean Wise said...
I taught on this verse at church Sunday but wish I had your title before that. Love that name for God - God the Second chances. perfect! and well worth of humble worship
- September 29, 2014 at 1:31 PM
- Colleen said...
Michael, thank you. God bless!
Jean, I think it was something my spiritual director told me. I have loved this title ever since.
- September 29, 2014 at 9:48 PM
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By Charlie Pena, CBS 62/CW50 Intern
Oakland County is the place to be according to a recent poll on Wallethub. Rochester Hills, Beverly Hills, Novi, South Lyon, Troy and Birmingham all made the top ten places in Michigan to raise a family. The poll was separated into categories including affordable living, education, economics, entertainment and safety to name a few. None of the remaining cities in the top ten share a county, leaving Oakland the obvious choice.
Some wouldn't believe that Oakland County has some the most affordable living. All of the places in Oakland recognized as top ten cities were also rated highly in affordability. If you don't have to pay as much for a house you will have more money for family activities. Hiking, swimming and playing sports are an option at any of Oakland's beautiful parks. Bay Court Park in Clarkston, Drake Sports Park in West Bloomfield and Orion Oaks Park in Orion Lake are just three of the many Oakland County recreation areas that are rated above four stars.
Another highlight of this poll was the fact that all six cities have great education systems. Imagine sending your child off to school every day and not having to worry whether they are going to get the care they deserve. With fieldtrip opportunities in every direction, Oakland County schools have it made.
A report on Apartmentlist.com ranked Rochester Hills as number seven out of the top ten places to raise a family in the United States! The nicest part about living in Oakland County is that you get the luxuries and entertainment of city life along with the peace and serenity of the country in reach.
With all the economic growth taking place in southeastern Michigan right now there will most likely be an influx of people moving to this area within the next few years. Make your move fast! if you're settling down and want to find a good place to raise a family, you can't go wrong in Oakland County.
Charlie Peña is a Digital Media Specialist who studied at Lansing Community College. He is a CBS 62/CW50 Community Affairs intern who enjoys filming and editing video along with recording and mixing music.


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Beyond the Law/
Dozens of times in the Gospels, Jesus "amazes" his listeners. Here are a few of my favorites:
- They were amazed, saying "What sort of man is this, whom even the winds and the sea obey?" -Matthew 8:27
- They were on the way, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus went ahead of them. They were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. Taking the Twelve aside again, he began to tell them what was going to happen to him. -Mark 10:32
- And all who were with him were amazed at the catch. -Luke 5:9
Does Jesus amaze us?
Is he so shockingly unique that we, his followers, are sometimes a little afraid of him?
Or perhaps Jesus of Nazareth is just a little too familiar. Thanks be to God, we have countless opportunities to read the Bible and hear about Jesus. But that familiarity shouldn't tempt us to think Jesus is tame, or even predictable.
A posse of Pharisees and Herodians learned that, to their public disgrace. You know the story: these clever men approached Jesus about paying taxes, thinking they could trap him into saying something heretical or traitorous.
They came and said to him, "Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man and that you are not concerned with anyone's opinion. You do not regard a person's status but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not? Should we pay or should we not pay?" -Matthew 12:14
Jesus was onto their little ruse, of course, so he asked for a coin to study.
They brought one to him and he said to them, "Whose image and inscription is this?" They replied to him, "Caesar's." So Jesus said to them, "Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." They were utterly amazed at him. -Matthew 12:16-17
These savvy, sophisticated men were "utterly amazed." Jesus' logic accounts for everything: both the necessity of law and the supreme good of worship.
St. Paul emphasizes Jesus' teaching when he writes to the Romans:
Pay to all their dues, taxes to whom taxes are due, toll to whom toll is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due. Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. -Romans 13:7-8
Love fulfills the law.
What a marvelous lesson to contemplate, and to teach to our children! Rules are important, but even better than slavish devotion to the law is LOVE.
Pope Francis' official announcement of the Jubilee Year of Mercy is the Bull of Indiction Misericordiae Vultus. In this truly beautiful document, he highlights our Christian duty to go beyond the law.
For his part, Jesus speaks several times of the importance of faith over and above the observance of the law. It is in this sense that we must understand his words when, reclining at table with Matthew and other tax collectors and sinners, he says to the Pharisees raising objections to him, "Go and learn the meaning of 'I desire mercy not sacrifice'. I have come not to call the righteous, but sinners" (Mt 9:13). Faced with a vision of justice as the mere observance of the law that judges people simply by dividing them into two groups – the just and sinners – Jesus is bent on revealing the great gift of mercy that searches out sinners and offers them pardon and salvation. One can see why, on the basis of such a liberating vision of mercy as a source of new life, Jesus was rejected by the Pharisees and the other teachers of the law. In an attempt to remain faithful to the law, they merely placed burdens on the shoulders of others and undermined the Father's mercy. The appeal to a faithful observance of the law must not prevent attention from being given to matters that touch upon the dignity of the person.
The appeal Jesus makes to the text from the book of the prophet Hosea – "I desire love and not sacrifice" (6:6) – is important in this regard. Jesus affirms that, from that time onward, the rule of life for his disciples must place mercy at the centre, as Jesus himself demonstrated by sharing meals with sinners. Mercy, once again, is revealed as a fundamental aspect of Jesus' mission. This is truly challenging to his hearers, who would draw the line at a formal respect for the law. Jesus, on the other hand, goes beyond the law; the company he keeps with those the law considers sinners makes us realize the depth of his mercy.
Jesus calls us to generous, attentive, self-effacing love. Christians live "beyond the law" not like vigilantes or tyrants, but as lovers. The law "Thou shall not kill" almost doesn't make sense to lovers who have not the least temptation to harm their neighbors.
The trick is loving much and loving well.
And the only way to acquire more love is to ask for it. That's where prayer comes in, begging God to make us better lovers. This kind of prayer pleases God--who IS love (1 John 4:8)--especially when we ask for help to love those who make loving so difficult.
Pope Francis' universal prayer intention this month is "Politics: That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity." The Apostleship of Prayer children's ministry provides a reflection and activity to help children and the adults who care for them consider the relationship between love and the law.
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Drinking: now why didn't I think of that? Cider, sweetie darlings!
Watching: Losing Iraq (2014). Warning: graphic content, as in death, not just destruction.
Listening: to Mama Rosin
Reading: gearing up for see below
Writing: about to be tested for a project so wish me luck because I want this gig. "You want me on that team. You need me on that team. Who's gonna do it? You?"
Feeling: how to explain the world to your kids? Russkiy Mir, the Russian World, a neighbor for whom life, the economy and everything is a zero-sum game, a neighbor on a mission to not just peacefully cohabit but to oppose, to challenge. Or ISIL. Being asked is it true a group intended to pick a random Norwegian family, invade their home, kill them and put it on the internet? Are they coming here? Could that happen to us? Having to ask your children not to look at graphic pics or watch any videos, not even on a dare, ever, please promise me, because once you do you can't not see them and there are things in this world you don't want to recall, trust me, it's bad enough you know these things are happening to someone somewhere. The mother in me just wants to shield them and the woman in me just wants to bulletproof them and the human in me just wants to make them understand that it's their world too and that their voice and choices matter, so use them wisely and make them conscientiously. Destruction is easy. Building, restoring, preserving. That's what I hope they'll always focus on.
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For now, though, Trump is letting House Speaker Paul Ryan lead the way. This is how Trump pays Ryan back for all that help Ryan gave him in the Wisconsin primary and the general election.
If Trump's strategic goal in letting Ryan lead with his plan on healthcare reform was to isolate and minimize Ryan, it's working.— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) March 14, 2017
The people in Washington D.C. don't get what is going down. But here in Poca, West Virginia, I can see what Trump is doing -- as I have for almost two years now.
Donald Trump became president despite Ryan. President Trump just began taking the speaker down a peg or two as Trump pays the speaker back.
In the Wisconsin primary, Ryan and Governor Scott Walker supported Ted Cruz, who trumped Trump. The president has made his peace with each man over that.
But then there was the Billy Bush tape released in October in which Trump bragged that because he was rich, beautiful women let him grab them by their -- well, readers know the quote.
"Speaker Paul Ryan told House Republicans on a conference call Monday morning that he's done defending Donald Trump and will focus on maintaining his party's increasingly imperiled House majority, according to sources on the call," Jake Sherman and John Bresnahan of Politico reported on October 10.
To say that annoyed Trump understates the situation. Now that Trump is president, he can teach Ryan a lesson.
And so Trump let Ryan roll out the plan, and the president let Ryan take the heat from both the Freedom Caucus in the House, and the RINOs in the Senate.
Ryan made the opening bid.
President Trump will make his counter-offer, likely letting Secretary Dr. Tom Price take the heat for it. Then Trump will enter later, cut, and close the deal.
This looks more like a Lyndon Johnson move. If we had sane Democrats -- say a half-dozen who are willing to cut a deal -- things would go smoother.
By the way, I noticed Chuck Schumer has threatened The Wall with a government shutdown. Don't leap on that. He is looking for a way to throw Trump off his game.
Thus far, Schumer has not succeeded.
The slow-walking of the Cabinet (the Senate still has not seated four Cabinet members nearly two months into the presidency) drew nary a tirade from Trump. That's unusual. Perhaps Trump's disinterest shows the unimportance of the Cabinet to President Trump.
More likely, Trump is picking his battles better these days. Presidential appointments are where the president kisses the ring of the Senate. He's not in the mood.
At any rate, I like Ryan Care but I see the plan lacks support.
Trump does too.
This is not the final plan.
From the New York Times:
House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, facing a formidable new impediment thrown in his path by the Congressional Budget Office, worked Tuesday to line up support for his bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
The C.B.O. on Monday predicted an increase of 24 million people without health insurance by 2026 under the Republican plan, but also forecast $337 billion in deficit reduction over the same period, a better-than-anticipated assessment that House Republican leaders hoped would help quell a revolt from their most conservative members. A vote could come next week.
Mr. Ryan was counting on that deficit reduction — as well as tax cuts for high earners and insurance and medical device companies — to entice members whose Republican constituents have been itching to see the law crumble.
"I think what we unite upon is much greater than what divides us in this," Representative Kevin Brady, Republican of Texas and the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, which is responsible for part of the repeal measure, said on Fox News on Tuesday. "We have some ideas that have been brought to us, and I certainly have worked with our House conservatives to make major changes already in this."
Mr. Ryan's calculus at this point is less strategic — how to actually get a bill that would replace the health care law to final passage — than tactical: how to muster enough votes to get the measure through the chamber he leads. If he can do that, the Senate would almost certainly alter the bill significantly, a fight likely to take weeks.What the New York Times misunderstands is that 14 million of those 24 million will leave willing.
They do not want to pay for health insurance.
So the Republican plan has far more support than the Democratic plan. Republicans need to realize that.
And President Trump does.
Right now, President Trump is watching Ryan spend his political capital on a plan to nowhere.
That has to amuse Donald Trump almost as much as playing Rachel Maddow last night like a French horn. Trump released those two pages from his 2005 tax return, just like he gave the New York Times his 1995 return last October.
In both cases, Trump came out ahead.
People keep falling into his traps because they think they are better than he is. But they are fools.
Ryan is good. Very good. Washington insiders tagged Ryan as an up-and-comer when he moved to Washington after college and became a staffer.
He served six years, then went home to campaign for Congress, and he has been there for 18-plus years. In fact, this is his tenth term.
The rookie candidate president is schooling him on how things work outside Washington. Welcome to the bigly leagues.
Ryan may not realize that now, but when he does, he may want to thank Donald Trump for what will be a very expensive lesson.
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Review of "Thames Water Utilities"
"You have a leak!"
In October last year Thames Water wrote to us and the three households who we share a water supply line with, to inform us we had a leak. They arranged within 2 weeks to come and visit the house to make sure the leak wasn't within the house.So on the appointed day I waited in a very helpfful young man came turned the water off in my house and informed me thatthe leak wasn't not in my house. My neighbours also had a visit and were told the same things. Sigh of relief no huge bill, or so we thought.
A few weeks later a large brown envelope popped through our door. Upon opening the letter I discovered a large information pack from Thames Water entitled Household you have a leak. On the top of the information pack was a hand written note saying "Please fill in Acceptance form. Tick yes to shared supply and section C. Please call Paul on......." So I rang Paul, who informed me that although the leak was not in my house it was somewhere on the shared supply line that ran through mine and my neighbours back gardens and it would need replacing.So I sat down and started to read the information pack. The information pack starts by saying that this leaflet contains important information about your water supply - please read. Basically the leaflet informed be that the leak on my supply line was my responsibility as it was located on my property. Thames water would offer me a special discounted rate that would save me £300, and would cost £150 for the new pipe and another £150 to have a breakthrough, a total cost of £300.
So what is a breakthrough, well I read the information and couldn't find anything to tell me what this was or if I needed it. So I rang my Dad. My Dad before he retired was a water engineer and use to do consultancy for Thames Water. So I explained evrything to him and asked what on earth a breakthrough was and I did I need it. Dad's advice was to get Thames Water to replace the pipe as they would do it cheaper and properly, he then went on to explain that a breakthrough was the pipe that came off the supply line into the house. Yes, I did need it, he explained that if the pipe was replace and not the breakthrough the increased water pressure could cause my old breakthrough to leak and I would need to call Thames water out again to replace it. So based on that advice I sent off my acceptance form.A week later I hadn't heard anything so I asked my neighbours if they had heard anything. The only person who had heard from Thames Water was the one who hadn't sent back their acceptance form. they had received a rather abroupt phone call from Thames Water who apparently had told tem that if this wasn't repaired their property would be severly damaged. They had sent back their form after the phone call.
In November we had a letter from Thames Water explaining that one of their crews would be out just before Christmas to dig up our back gardens to repair the pipe. The gardens would then be returned to their former state. So December came and went, as did January. Half way through February we had a letter to inform us that the crew would be out on the 7th March for three days and we'd all need to be at our properties while the work was being done.So I arranged to work from home for the days neccessary. So today I dropped my children off at the childminders and school and rushed home to be here for 9am when they were suppose to arrive. At 9.30am I received a call from Thames Water explaining that one member of the crew had called in sick and they wouldn't be able to do the work until next week. So I asked when next week and they said Monday, not a problem as my hubby would be off.
So that's where we are now. So what do I think about Thames Water's service, well although they're literature is quite detailed I was surprised not to find anything regarding the breakthrough. I was lucky that my Dad knew about it. Their communication is good when they want something, but hopeless when they have finally got you to agree to the work. As for the inconvenience caused today, well it wasn't too bad, but it could have been better if I hadn't been dealing with snooty woman, who was making me out to be an inconsiderate b***h. She didn't care about the inconvenince I was being caused, only that that it had too been done when it was convenient for them.Okay, small update here. Sitting at home playing with the boys and power rangers there's a knock at the door. Open door to be greated by... Thames Water. Sorry to bother yo Mrs Hammond, our crew is coming out on monday to do some work for you and your neighbours do you mind if I come in and take a look around. I'm now confused. Haven't you already done this I ask. Yes, but Paul did the initial survey and he now no longer works for us, so I need to just establish what and where the crew needs to work, is okay for me to come in. Sighs... Yes okay then. Show this guy around he does nothing but look around and asks if by Monday I cold clear the top of the washing machine and move it out the way as his crew will need to get into the space. Great more work today. Moves outside, Mrs Hammond you'll need to move your Guinea Pigs from this area because of the work, also could you clear everything that's in this surrounding area. Yet more work to my to do list. Anything else.. get fed up by this stage... would you like me to dig the hole for you as well! Okay, maybe a little out of line, but really anyone would think I'm awkward! He apologies for the intrusion and leaves. Roll on Monday, so glad hubby dealing withthem Monday not me, I'm losing patience!
I'll update the review again when my pipe is replaced. I'm not convinced they'll repair the garden to it's former state especially as they said they're going to use concrete!Okay, the last update to this review. I now have a new water pipe, my water pressure is 10 time better, so I suppose that does indicate a leak somewhere along the pipe. They have removed the stop cock in the back garden which left a whole in one of my patio slabs. Thames water kindly filled this in with concrete and matched the pattern of my other patio slabs. My garden is back to its former state and I have to say I'm very impressed by the work they have done. The breakthrough was done done very efficiently and quickly although I'm not overly impressed that to get to my internal stop cock I'll have to move my washing machine each time.
If you have a leak and your water board offer to do the work for you, after my experience I'd certainly recommend you take them up on the offer.
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Julieshobs published 10/03/2007good review. Jules.
louwill23 published 08/03/2007They're really giving you the run around! I'd be really cheezed off! x
ang_2906 published 08/03/2007What a hassle - Ang
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By Todd Beamon
As President Barack Obama prepares to announce his executive orders on immigration in the coming weeks, he is believed to be considering two major actions: granting temporary relief from deportation and giving work authorization to millions of illegal immigrants.
"There are two ways this could go," Marshall Fitz, director of immigration policy at the Center for American Progress, told Time magazine. Obama could either be seen as "the deporter-in-chief, or the great emancipator. Those are the two potential legacies."
What Obama plans to do continues to remain a secret, Time reports, but aides have declined to say how many of the estimated 11 million illegals could be helped by his actions.
"He seems resolute that he's going to go big and go soon," says Frank Sharry, executive director of the pro-reform group America's Voice, who has met with Obama.
"I don't want to put a number on it," cautioned a senior White House official, noting that the president planned to take action before the November congressional elections.
Regardless of the steps he takes, Republicans will charge the president with granting amnesty to millions of illegals.
Obama has requested $3.7 billion in emergency aid from Congress to address the escalating crisis of illegal minors being arrested at the South Texas border in recent months — and both Republicans and Democrats have whacked billions from the request in bills they plan to vote on next week.
"How Congress chooses to act in the coming hours and days will determine whether the president succeeds in his plan to nullify the immigration laws of the United States," Alabama GOP Sen. Jeff Sessions told Newsmax in a statement on Saturday.
"No member — House or Senate, Democrat or Republican — should support any bill with respect to the border crisis that does not include language explicitly prohibiting the administration from taking such action," Sessions added. "Congress must foreclose any possibility of these unlawful executive actions before congressional funding is granted. This is an essential precondition."
The work permit issue is a particular hot button among Republicans, as the nation grapples with a 6.3 percent unemployment rate — 10.7 percent for African Americans — and reports that nearly all of the job growth since 2000 went immigrants, both legal and illegal.
Of the nearly six million more people working in the United States since 2000, 5.7 million of them are immigrants, according to the study by the Center for Immigration Studies.
In other words, the number of new jobs obtained by native-born Americans fell slightly during the period, from 114.8 million to 114.7 million.
During the period, immigrants have obtained jobs across the full employment spectrum: construction, food service, retailing, office support, management, computers, and healthcare.
"Immigrants have made gains across the labor market in lower-, middle-, and higher-skilled jobs," Steven Camarota, the center's research director, told The Washington Times.
Republicans and those opposing immigration reform argue that granting more work permits to illegals would drive native-born joblessness even further, contrary to business leaders and reform advocates who argue that more immigrants would ease labor shortages in a variety of fields.
"During a time of low wages, high unemployment, and surging welfare rolls, the Senate bill doubled the existing and expansive rate of legal immigrant and guest-worker admissions into the U.S.," Sessions charged in a recent opinion piece for The National Review.
He was referring to the bipartisan Gang of Eight comprehensive reform legislation passed by the Senate in June 2013. Sessions is a senior member of the Senate Budget and Judiciary committees.
"If mass immigration is so good for the economy, why then — during this long sustained period of record immigration into the U.S. — are incomes falling and a record number of Americans not working?" he asked.
According to Time, Obama's options include expanding his 2012 executive order that created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA).
DACA ended the threat of deportation for as many as 670,000 illegals between the ages of 15 and 31 who were brought to the U.S. before their 16th birthday. Obama recently extended the program for two more years.
The most aggressive option here, Time reports, would be for Obama to broaden DACA to anyone who could have gained legal status under the bipartisan Gang of Eight bill that passed the Senate in June 2013.
The legislation would have covered as many as 8 million illegals, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. It is unlikely that Obama goes that far, Time reports.
"You can get to big numbers very quickly," Fitz told Time, who estimated that illegals numbering in the seven figures could be affected by any DACA extension.
Another option would be to expand the program to include some family members of those who are already eligible.
"While there are several options to provide temporary deportation relief, we expect an expansion of the DACA program to other groups of individuals to be the most clear opportunity," a congressional aide told Time.
Obama has the authority to take these executive actions, legal experts tell Time.
"As a purely legal matter, the president does have wide discretion when it comes to immigration," said Stephen Yale-Loehr of the Cornell University Law School. "Just as DACA was within the purview of the president's executive authority on immigration, so too would expanding DACA fall within the president's inherent immigration authority."
Categorical grants of affirmative relief to non-citizens have been made 21 times since 1976, by six different presidents, according to a report from the Center for American Progress cited by Time.


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