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Welcome to the car rental Catania Airport information page with information on Catania Airport car rental options, including which side do you drive on, transmission types, local Catania driving stress, licences, and more. You may also compare your Catania Airport car rental options and search for the best available Catania car rental rates in the search box below.
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Catania Airport Car Rental Desk Locations
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Driving is on the right side of the road.
All Catania Airport rental cars are automatic transmission.
Your local drivers' licence is required.
An International Drivers' Permit (or IDP) may be required, especially if your local drivers' licence is in a language other than the local language (you may inquire when you pick up your car).
An International Drivers' Permit (or IDP) may be required, especially if your local drivers' licence is in a language other than the local language (you may inquire when you pick up your car).
Catania Driving Stress Level: 8/10
General disregard for traffic signals, traffic lines, and so on makes driving interesting and stressful for those that are used to some order. Many roads in cities were built before cars and are narrow and lack parking. Some people charge 'watching' fees for your parked car to ensure that it isn't damaged or stolen.
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Learn how to protect yourself when renting a car at Catania Airport.
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Do your babies still get up at night for a feeding or to be changed? sometimes.
Where do your children sleep? Ally sleeps in her nursery in her crib.
Ben's in his own crib down the hall. He's pretty good about sleeping through the night unless he's sick or something.
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The 52nd traditional shooting competition was held on Sunday at Jakha Tsiezou organized by the Jakhama Youth Society.
With the observation of the local Chiinyi festival, the annual shooting competition was participated by around 150 youth.
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At the UBC Hospital MS Clinic, you are seen by the members of the UBC Hospital MS Clinic Team that includes a variety of health care professionals and researchers: neurologists, nurses, neuro-ophthalmologists, occupational, speech and physical therapists, social workers, clinical trials staff, and genetic counselors/geneticists.
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Ellen Page, known for taking edgy, daring roles, is set to star in Freeheld, a drama about New Jersey-based car mechanic Stacie Andree. The story centers on Andree and her girlfriend, police detective Laurel Hester. The duo fought to secure Hester's pension benefits after she was diagnosed with a terminal disease. Page will step into Andree's soiled work boots. No word yet on who will play Hester.
The feature-length film will be based on Cynthia Wade's award-winning short documentary on this very subject. It nabbed the Academy Award for Best Short Documentary in 2008.
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Oh, Villains. That was just embarrassing.
Tonight's mud challenge ass-whooping on Survivor: Heroes vs Villains proved that the Villains' entire team of weaklings just don't stand a chance against the Heroes' brute force of nature when it comes to anything physical.
So is there any way the Villains can win? Plus, want dish on who definitely won't make it to the very end? And which former Castaway was too naked and, um, jiggly to even be pixelated?
I have the scoop...
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The Villains Will Always Lose Physical Challenges: Tonight's Sumo'an Mud Wrestling Immunity and Reward Walloping Challenge proved that the Villains' smahts can never win against the Heroes' brawn in a physical contest. The "tribe full of misfits" (Parvati's words) are hindered by scary-scrawny Courtney and Tyson and the older and weaker Randy, Sandra and Jerri. No one can deny the power of Parv's batting eyelashes, but they cannot row a boat or wrestle an opponent to the ground (or mud). It doesn't matter if James, Tom, Colby, J.T. and Rupert aren't speaking with "one voice" when victory depends solely on brute strength. Too bad for the Villains that James only revealed his nasty nature after this season began.
The Villains Made the Right Decision: These veteran all-stars know better than to keep a Lil or Vecepia around this early in the game for the sake of self-preservation. Not that I'm comparing Randy with past Survivor rejects—far from it. Randy's a rock star and the game won't be the same without barbs like "Paradise my ass...The only paradise about this hellhole is leaving it." At least he got his wish tonight?
Russell's Tricks Will Backfire: By emptying his tribemates' canteens and other hijinks last season, the Puppetmaster devastated his Foa Foa tribe. But this is a different game, and winning challenges is crucial to the Villains' success. Russell is making a rookie mistake by choosing self-preservation tactics over tribal success. Every time the Villains go to Tribal Council it is an opportunity for his tribemates to send him home.
Tyson Says... "Those heroes were waiting to wallop on us a bit. I guess they must have all been eating steroid sandwiches before the challenge. They were all crazy-eyed and it was almost scary to look in their faces. Not that it was intimidating, but I worried for their sanity." Who will entertain us with wicked witticisms when both Randy and Tyson are voted out? You know li'l Tyson's ousting is inevitable, so let's enjoy him while we can.
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Based on the previews, it looks like the Villains' in-fighting will send them to Tribal Council once more—but we didn't see any footage of Courtney, the obvious next choice. The next Hero on the chopping block could be Cirie. As one of our commenters pointed out (holla, Curtis!) last week, when Stephenie texted "You should've stuck with me" to Cirie last Thursday night, she replied, "Hindsight is 20/20"—not "Whatevs, the jury is so voting for this 'gangsta in an Oprah suit.'" In other words, Steph revealed that Cirie won't make it to the final.
Time to reveal the Samoa Castaway who mistook camp for a nudist colony! Turns out Shambo's freak flag wasn't the only thing flapping at Galu: The loud and proud former Marine often paraded around camp in nothing but her mullet. So why weren't viewers "treated" to this tribute to Richard Hatch? Maybe because, her dismayed tribemates tell me, her "girls" were never still enough to pixilate. And here we thought starving and dehydration were Survivor's greatest hardships.
Moving Castaways (sans brain-scarring imagery, promise) are the subject of next week's insider scoop: How the contestants really get to Tribal Council. (Walking? Think again.)
Whose torch do you think Jeff will snuff next? Cast your vote in our Heroes vs. Villains exit poll!
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Themed "Viva Veloce! - The Passion for Speed", the Goodwood Festival of Speed kicks off on July1 with the Moving Motor Show including test drives of contemporary cars up the Goodwood Hill, followed by a static show for the remainder of the weekend, starring the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the McLaren MP4-12C and Ferrari 458 Italia. The Vauxhall Ampera will also be on show.
Other highlights include "Contemporary Formula One" with six of today's F1 teams on hand featuring drivers such as Lewis Hamilton, Mark Webber, Nico Rosberg, Jarno Trulli and reigning F1 world champion Jenson Button. F1 legends including Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi and Damon Hill will also tackle the 1.16-mile hillclimb.
The Forest Rally Stage will see current WRC and IRC teams performing in more than 50 historic rally cars, with sideways action from Ken Block, Miki Biasion, Jimmy McRae and Russell Brookes.
Names from the world of motorcycling who will be at Goodwood include Giacomo Agostini, Kevin Schwantz, Aaron Slight, Leon Haslam, Neil Hodgson and Trevor Nation.
The Red Bull X-Fighters freestyle motocross team will be in action on Saturday and Sunday while world trials champion Dougie Lampkin will make a much anticipated return to the Festival.
A quirky feature this year will be "Cars, Stars and Guitars", a display of 20 cars immortalised in song titles or lyrics, while the Aviation Show at the Goodwood Aerodrome will allow manufacturers of aircraft to showcase their products as, above, the Vulcan, Hunter and Red Arrows carve through the air.
Other new cars to watch out for at the Moving Motor Show include the Aston Martin One-77, the Bristol Fighter, Koenigsegg Trevita, Nissan Juke, RS versions of the GT2 and GT3 Porsche 911 and the supercharged Toyota iQ.
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New Delhi | Gold prices drifted lower by 0.20 per cent to Rs 31,446 per 10 grams in futures trade Wednesday as participants reduced their exposures, triggered by a weak trend overseas.
At Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in October fell by Rs 62 or 0.20 per cent to Rs 31,446 per ten grams in business turnover of 107 lots. The metal for delivery in August contracts traded lower by Rs 46 or 0.15 per cent to Rs 31,048 per ten gram in 893 lots.
Analysts said offloading of positions by traders on the back of a weak trend in the overseas markets mainly influenced gold prices at futures trade. Globally, gold traded lower by 0.03 per cent to USD 1,331.30 an ounce in Singapore.


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Emergency Management > Flood Information
Flood Event September / October 2016
Event Summary
Above average rainfalls across North East Victoria in recent months, particularly in the upper catchments culminated in a series of flood events in local rivers and streams through September and early October.
The Broken Boosey creek system, which reached minor flood levels on three occasions over this period affected predominantly rural land and local roads from Tungamah, through Katamatite, Numurkah, Nathalia and across to Barmah.
More recently, significant releases from Hume Dam and high flows down the Ovens River contributed to major flood levels being reached along the Murray River at Bundalong, Yarrawonga (downstream), Tocumwal and Barmah.
This incident was managed by Vic SES with support from a range of agencies including Moira Shire along with a number of local volunteer groups. A number of community sandbagging staging areas were established which contributed significantly to levee protection from Koonoomoo to Barmah.
At this time, all stream levels described above have now fallen below minor flood levels. These levels continue to be monitored by the Bureau of Meteorology with a chance of continued above average rainfall through until Christmas.
The impact of this event at this time has been limited in the short term to agricultural land immediately adjacent to these waterways.
In excess of 100 properties have experienced short term isolation caused by residual flood water remaining on ground and across local access tracks. There have also been initial reports of isolated pasture and crop loss and a number of local roads have sustained damage. In addition, a number of the properties are holiday homes which ironically, normally enjoy the benefits of their proximity to our natural waterways.
The impact of this event is likely to be felt for some time to come as the closure of Parks along the Murray River limits access to tourists.
Council has commenced its recovery from this flood event. Whilst not as large as 2012, our efforts remain focused on supporting those who have been impacted. If you or someone you know has been impacted, let us know by calling Council on (03) 5871 9222 or by email - email@example.com
Current Hazards
While flood waters have receded, there are a number of important warnings and advice that remain in place.
Tree Hazards
Parks Victoria have reported a significant number of large trees have fallen into the Murray River and throughout its parks. Please take note of the following warning advice from Parks Victoria;
Boating Safety Messages
Bundalong Boat Ramps
üBoth the Paisley Street and Pyke Street boat ramps are OPEN following inspection by Goulburn Murray Water.
Lake Mulwala Boat Ramps
All boat ramps on the main lake body of Lake Mulwala remain OPEN.
Cobram Boat Ramp
The boat ramp at Thompsons Beach, Kennedy Park is CLOSED and is expected to remain closed for some weeks.
Earthen Boat Ramps
Whilst the parks remain closed along sections of the Murray River from Yarrawonga to Barmah, boat ramp access is obviously restricted. Once reopened, these ramps should be used with appropriate caution. In particular, be mindful of trees, boggy approaches, submerged obstacles and other hazards.
General River Conditions – on and off water
Boating can be dangerous following a flood event. There can be debris, submerged trees and other dangers in the water. Please be aware of these dangers and take care.
Speed limits on water will be strictly enforced as sections of the river reopens. This is to protect all users of the water. Other key warnings include;
Be safe on our roads
Flood water over roads is well understood as a hazard and the warning remains in place to not enter flood water.
What's less understood is that roads that have been affected by flood water can deteriorate quickly and so please, be aware that traffic conditions can change quickly.
If you notice dangerous road conditions please contact Council on (03) 5871 9222 or ring VicRoads on 13 11 70.
All road closures are listed and maintained on the VicRoads website - www.vicroads.gov.au
Mosquito and Insect Hazards
There are a lot of mosquitoes about, that is obvious. They breed well in stagnant waters and so the best advice is to drain any water from containers such as pot plants, tyres, buckets, and roof gutters (if blocked by leaf debris) to control mosquitos around your home / business.
It is also important to protect yourself from mosquito bites by wearing long, loose fitting clothing and by regularly applying repellent (containing Picaridin or DEET) to all exposed skin.
Keep mosquitoes out of your home by closing doors and windows, and repairing or sealing damaged fly screens.
Useful tips on how to avoid being bitten by mosquitos can be found on the better heath channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/mosquitoes-can-carry-diseases
Animal Hazards
Many animals, great and small have been moved from their homes by flood water and like us, they can be a bit grumpy and disorientated. As they try and get home, you can assist by looking out for our furry and not so furry friends.
Kangaroos, koala's, turtles and wombats are all relocating back to parks and forests and many need to cross roads. Please take care and give them some time if necessary.
Be aware of snakes that have been sheltering in unexpected places including sheds and homes. They're grumpy too and not to be messed with. If you accidently do get bitten by a snake get immediate medical attention by calling triple zero (000).
Do not approach wild or stray animals. For advice about dealing with animals contact Council or an animal shelter, as listed below.
For urgent animal welfare issues, contact Agriculture Victoria on 136 186 or your local veterinarian.
Local Wildlife Rescue Shelters:
Deb - 0418 328 671
Kirsty - 0447 636 953
Kylee - 0417 560 910
Loretta - 0417 288 944
Other Information
National Park Closures
Parks and public land closures are in place for most impacted areas, these include:
Murray River: Reserves and parks from Yarrawonga to Barmah, includes Barmah National Park, Yarrawonga, Cobram and Tocumwal Regional Parks
Goulburn River: Closures are in place for Shepparton Regional Park and Lower Goulburn National Park
Ovens River: Warby Ovens National Park closed from Wangaratta to Bundalong
For the latest list of Park closures call 13 19 63 or go to www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/safety/flood-affected-parks
The flood event has affected access to the river and this will remain for coming weeks and in some cases months.
That said, there are plenty of other activities that will attract tourists to our region. From the award winning 'Farm gate trail' to a fantastic array of events on across the region from now through to Christmas there's something for everyone.
Visit the Sun Country on the Murray website links below for further information:
Drinking Water
There are no current warnings in place in relation to drinking water across the area impacted by flood water.
Goulburn Valley Water and North East Water operations staff are continually monitoring systems to ensure drinking water supplies remain safe and sewerage assets remain functional.
For the latest info or report a fault call;
Goulburn Valley Water 1800 454 500 or go to: www.gvwater.vic.gov.au
North East Water 1300 361 633 or email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Health and Wellbeing
The effects of a flood event on our wellbeing can vary, regardless of the immediate impact of flood waters in and around our homes.
Mental Health and general counselling services are provided at each of the following local health services;
Other services are available by contacting;
website: http://www.primarycareconnect.com.au/services/counselling/


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Okay so every time I try to join a server I get a message that says Failed to Login: Error, it started happening this morning. I am really getting frustrated with it, and have no idea why it would be happening. I can log in to Minecraft.net and all, I just can't join servers.


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Position Papers
The UKs glass industry is highly diverse. The industry is spread throughout the country and employs thousands of people making it a vital economic force that has a crucial role to play in the prosperity of the UK. And like many other manufacturing industries the UKs glass sector is competing in tough international markets.
One of the key roles of British Glass is to represent the views of all the different sectors that make up the UKs glass industry. As part of that role we are constantly lobbying politicians and civil servants at local, regional, national and EU level to consider the impact of legislative changes on the industry.
The following Position Papers outline the position of British Glass on various pieces of existing and proposed legislation and issues that affect its members.
Because of the differences in the various methods of manufacture, the industry is divided into 5 main sections under the general headings: Container glass; flat glass; scientific/technical glass; domestic glass; and fibre glass.


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Carbon Leaf
Me and My Brother
World Cafe Live - Wilmington
500 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE, 19801
Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM
This event is all ages
In 2014 Carbon Leaf faithfully re-recorded their biggest album, Indian Summer, in order to regain control of the songs they owned, but that were contained on a master recording that their former record label, Vanguard Records, held rights to. For 2015, the band is repeating this successful formula by re-recording their 2006 sophomore effort, Love Loss Hope Repeat. Only this time, Carbon Leaf is not remaining faithful to the original.
"After coming off of a successful 2 year tour behind Indian Summer, the label was eager to keep momentum going so we dove head first into the studio, without really having the new songs developed," says Carbon Leaf's front man Barry Privett. "This, coupled with an extremely small window for recording resulted in an album of songs we believed in that just didn't reach their recorded potential. For the re-recording, we get the chance to address all of the things we didn't like, or that didn't work. Now, it's a completely different album. It was a blurry time and we were left scratching our heads, and vowing not to adhere to a schedule just for the sake of keeping on schedule if the work is not done."
"With Love Loss Hope Repeat Reneaux, the band achieves a more textured album that envelops the listener. "The original album was just so aggressive, heavy on vocals and drums, and the acoustic instruments were pushed to the side. It just always felt like we were selling something or like every song had to sound like a radio single. There was just no nuance to help the stories breathe."
In addition to wanting to get the music right, it's paramount for the band to have complete control over the songs they write, now that they have embraced being independent artists once again. With owning a new master recording, they no longer have to watch a chunk of their recorded history get funneled to a label they are no longer in business with.
"We have been together 23 years now, and our fans love this idea, of re-
recording existing music in between the new releases, and hearing the
band evolve as we re-acquaint them with music from our catalogue. In
doing so, we are also introducing a lot of newer fans to music that they
haven't even considered. Our bassist and drummer haven't even played
on some of the earlier stuff, and yet have been with us for 7 years now,"
Privett says.
Yep. grammatically incorrect. There are three of us, not 2. And none of us are actually blood related. Get over it.
Schuyler Fisk, Sam Wilson, and Carl Anderson all grew up in central Virginia and connected after all being fans of each others solo projects. Individually, they are all accomplished songwriters/ recording artists/ performers and have all had their own individual successes. Carl and Schuyler both having released 2 solo records of their own and Sam having released numerous albums as a part of his Americana rock band Sons of Bill (a band with his brothers Abe and James).
$22 SRO - $27 Seated + Fees
Please be advised that if you're attending a show at World Cafe Live at the Queen in Wilmington, you should make plans to dine elsewhere beforehand. There are two great restaurants right across the street and plenty of others a few blocks away – we recommend Merchant Bar, La Fia, Chelsea Tavern and Twisted Soul.
Upcoming Events
World Cafe Live - Wilmington
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This week sees us launch a new brand identity for the Arts & Business Awards - with 2017 marking a special 30th anniversary edition of the awards in Scotland.
Jamhot are delighted to be partnering with Arts & Business on the design & branding for the prestegious awards ceremony, celebrating the best in creative partnerships between companies and arts organisations.
The 2017 awards are held at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on 23rd March and we're looking forward to what promises to be a great celebration of creative partnerships.


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Be Good To Yourself
I don't have to try to keep busy - busyness has found me, so I have no excuse to be bored, EVER. Between doing stuff in the house toward getting it ready to put on the market, the ups and downs of my mother's recent cancer diagnosis, job hunting, and just general LIFE stuff, it's finding balance that has become a bit of a trick.
I'm not a driven person, and I like my down time as much as anyone. I'm not going to say that I'm busy every minute, because I'm not. I'm just trying to balance myself, so I get stuff done and still get some space and do some things for myself. Life is a long haul, and this year will be hard on many levels, so no break from last year. If I don't take care of myself, I won't make it through. Or, I'll make it through as a total train wreck, which isn't a good option.
My counselor, after listening to the latest events in my life last week, asked me how I was doing, and what I have been doing to take care of myself. I'm glad he asked that, because I have not been good at doing that in the past. I've gotten better over time, but it's still a very valid question. What am I doing to make sure that I can face my challenges, get some rest, accomplish my goals, meet the needs of my kids, and still have some down time and fun?
I'm no guru, but here are my basic strategies for keeping it together more often than not:
Prioritize. Do the most important stuff first, whatever that is at any given time. Is it more important to clean the kitchen, or to talk with one of my kids who needs my attention? (It depends, and sometimes I can multitask, like when Safety Guy wants to talk cars - he doesn't mind if I do stuff while we chat. But if one of my kids needs me to focus on them, that's the top of the heap of what must be attended to, and I do that first. Dishes can usually wait!) Make a short list, if necessary, for each day, of a few things to get done. If you finish the short list, do a few more things. A long list is a discouragement. A short, FINISHED list is a victory.
Be honest. If I'm used up, maxed out, and ready to blow a gasket, I have to say so to whoever needs to hear it. Nicely, but firmly, sometimes I just need to say, "Please stop doing that." Or, "I have to take a break from this." Or, "I can't really talk about this right now - can we revisit it later?" Or, "I need help." (That's the hardest one of all for me to say.)
Be realistic. Not everything is going to get done. Not everyone is going to be happy at the end of the day. Mistakes happen, and so does crap. Sometimes "Oh well!" is the best thing you can say when something derails your plans for the day. Very little in life is worth losing my temper over, or getting hyper-stressed about. It doesn't mean I don't care; it means that I choose what to really care about, and some things are just unimportant or can be delayed or adjusted.
Make the best of it. I do NOT have the life with all the answers, I have to work with what I've got. Some days are great, some days are okay, some days truly stink. Whatever each day brings, I need to handle it with care and try to make it better however I can with what I've got at hand. I guess that's the definition of grace, really. I hope and pray that whatever comes my way, I can be a vessel of God's grace to whoever needs it around me (and to myself, which I often fail to do).
Pray. I struggle with this sometimes. (Okay, a lot.) Faith isn't easy for me. But many years ago I read a wonderful little book, 'The Practice of the Presence of God' by Brother Lawrence. He practiced what I would consider a form of meditation, or mindfulness, being aware of God all the time, in every circumstance. I would like to be better at that. If the Lord knows everything and everyone, then nothing surprises Him, and I can talk to Him at any time. Sometimes I can manage that in the moment of crisis or struggle, and sometimes I have to visit Him at the end of the day with a list of concerns, questions, praises and sorrows. But I try to pray.
Make time for myself. Sometimes that's time on Facebook, where I have family and many friends. Sometimes that's working on a project (quilting, art, gardening - whatever I'm drawn to in order to relax). Sometimes it's a nap, or going to bed early or sleeping in. When I can, I need to allow myself "time off" from the press of other responsibilities. Those other things will always be there. They aren't going anywhere. If I take a break, I can come back to them refreshed and ready to tackle them.
There's nothing new here, nothing fancy or having a catchy buzz word or a hashtag. Just simple common sense. Maybe it will help you too. I hope so, if you need it.
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Library displays local artist's A Creative Life art exhibit
Thursday, Jan 09, 2014 12:18 pm
The Airdrie Public Library is presenting its first art exhibit for 2014 with A Creative Life featuring the paintings of local artist Tami Hort.
"I hope the art on display will relate to people on many levels," Hort said.
The art captures a range of things from beautiful landscapes, to animals and flowers, to a busy city scene captured in bright colours that portrays a moment in time.
"The landscapes are from places people in the community will recognize; Big Hill Springs, the Bow River, the Okanagan, the Dean House Shack in Calgary, the red sands of PEI," she said.
She also has a lovely collection of city scenes of destinations such as New York, New Orleans and Venice.
Though Hort prefers to create using oil paints, the exhibit includes a series of cat portraits done in pastels, as well as paintings done using acrylic and watercolour.
"I chose to display an array of paintings – including animals, figures, portraits, still life, landscapes and flowers – to showcase a small selection of the variety of my artwork," the self taught artist said.
The art in the collection is not only of different things but illustrates Hort's ability to adapt to many artistic styles such as the realistic portraits of Ukrainian dancers to the romantic, almost dreamy piece entitled Window To My Soul, which captures a beautiful woman in an extravagant dress in contrast to the simplistic almost muted background. Her New York scenes are brightly coloured in a way that speaks to the busy, in your face perception of the city.
"I see everything as a painting so sometimes it is difficult to choose what to create on canvas," she said.
"Despite some people thinking I should have a 'style,' I've decided to paint everything. I love that versatility."
"This is Tami's first solo exhibit at the library and the library was so happy to share her work with the public as she has been a committed artist and teacher in the community for many years," said Veronica Funk, art program co-ordinator for the library.
Hort has volunteered at the library as an instructor for children's art classes, teaches four classes of home school art lessons for Grades 1 to 12 and provides adult art enrichment as well as art therapy for an assisted living centre.
She is afflilated with the Calgary Sketch Club, Airdrie ARTS, The Ukrainian Arts Council, Scottsdale Artists' School, the Federation of Canadian Artists in Vancouver and holds the position of the second vice president and fundraising chair for the Calgary chapter.
"Airdrie has many remarkable artists. It's not often the community gets to know who these individuals are or has the opportunity to see their bodies of work," Hort said.
"It's my pleasure to present my gift and I encourage everyone to take the time to view the art display and please leave a comment."


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Singer Melba Moore offers support to ex-husband amid Ponzi scheme charges
R&B singer Melba Moore is lending her support to her embattled ex-husband, music producer Charles Huggins, as he prepares to stand trial for allegedly running a $5 million (£3.13 million) Ponzi scheme. Huggins faces up to 20 years behind bars amid allegations he conned wealthy clients, including comedian Steve Harvey and American football great Emmitt Smith, into investing in diamond and gold mining in West Africa, only to use the money to fund a record company and other business ventures from 2008 to 2011.
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Moore, who accused Huggins of "economic spousal abuse" during their lengthy marriage, insists she is simply repaying the kindness her former husband showed her at the start of their relationship decades ago.
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CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Canada's economy remains robust despite economic turmoil in the United States, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said on Wednesday, with government finances in the black and growth expected this year and next.
In a speech to a Calgary, Alberta, business audience, Flaherty said Canadian economic fundamentals remain solid, even though the U.S. housing and credit markets are in turmoil.
"Canada's economic future is bright and I say that based on the economic fundamentals of this country, which are solid," Flaherty said in his speech.
While the Bank of Canada warned on Tuesday that Canadian inflation could spike to 4 percent and has cut its forecast for Canadian economic growth to just 1 percent from 1.4 percent, Flaherty remains optimistic, predicting budgetary surpluses and more growth.
Most economists expect positive economic growth in Canada this year and in 2009, the minister said.
"Different experts have different views about the likely growth but it's all on the plus side in terms of positive economic growth for Canada this year and next," the minister told reporters. "We're satisfied that we're on track in terms of our budgeting for Canada, that we will continue to run a surplus in Canada and of course, a balanced budget."
The minister also repeated promises to continue cutting taxes while reducing the government's debt.
Flaherty also told reporters in Calgary there was no U.S.-style housing "bubble" in Canada and lauded recent steps by the government to tighten amortizations on government backed mortgages and raise downpayments.
"They are modest changes but we do want to encourage Canadians to build up equity in their homes," he said, adding that the government wanted to avoid "anything" like the U.S. housing-sector crisis.
"Our concern has been a tendency for longer amortization period of 40 years and purchasers putting very little money down."
The changes, due to take effect in October, include ending government-backed mortgages with 40-year amortization periods, and a new requirement that buyers have a minimum down payment of 5 percent.
Flaherty declined to comment on inflation, other than to note that the Bank of Canada had emphasized on Tuesday that the risks to its inflation outlook were balanced. The bank sees inflation tipping above 4 percent by early next year.
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Writer's Craft #17 – Gotta go
In my 2003 novel, Throne Price, a toilet issue disrupts tensions between my hero, Amel, and his brother D'Lekker after D'Lekker releases Amel from the room he's been locked in for the better part of a day.
Amel tried to slip past him.
D'Lekker dropped the bar he was holding into both hands, despite the pain it must have caused him, to block Amel's path. "I don't think Mother wants you out!" His pain made him cruel. He pressed closer until they almost touched. "Maybe I should put you back in your room."
Amel put his open palm on the bar and said simply, but firmly, "Lek, I need to use the bathroom."
D'Lekker had not expected so ordinary a response. He looked confused, and then moved aside with an awkward jerk.
How do you deal with bathroom matters in your writing? Share examples and/or give your opinion on when it is right or wrong to include elimination in the story, and why.
April 25, 2011 8:18 am
I include bathroom breaks the way I include anything else: when they advance plot or character. Some people who find stories where characters never go to the bathroom unrealistic, but I tend to assume that things happen in the blackout. One scene ends with a character packing up the remains of his shattered time machine; the next starts with him feigning sleep on a bench: most likely, he's gone to the bathroom somewhere in between.
When potty breaks matter to the story–like in your example, or if someone overhears a conversation they shouldn't while they're in the bathroom, or a human travels to another planet and discovers that its inhabitants don't go to the bathroom at all, &c–then I'll include them. Otherwise, I skip them. I don't want to know *every* detail of the lives of characters I read about, and I suspect that people reading my writing feel the same way.
April 25, 2011 9:08 am
Aye, I agree, it only really makes sense to include it if it's relevant to the plot. You don't include that the characters breathe or eat, unless they're having trouble breathing or if their food ran out or something.
On the other hand, if I were writing something humorous, it could be worked in as a constant nag for the characters or something. But again, that would mainly serve to advance the plot and not just being there for the sake of realism.
Kari T permalinkApril 25, 2011 10:48 am
Am I the only one who is envisioning the Austin Power's toilet scene? "Who does #2 work for?" hehe. (Actually, there were many 'potty' scenes in this franchise)
I have a few 'relief' scenes in my story. They're included for a reason. I notice that alot of authors include these types of scenes. (Just read one in Diana Gabaldon's 'Snow and Ashes', but here there was no reason for it and I thought it could have been cut. )
Then there is the famous Harry Potty scene of Weeping Myrtle being flushed out to the lake (for shame, JK, no first stop to a sanitary center). And another in 'Water for Elephants' – but here the character was doing something else on the toilet besides relieve himself).
Often I think these scenes are 'filler', and I like the comment above about word count. They could have been cut, yes. I need my scene because it leads in to another, more important one.
April 26, 2011 4:54 am
As with others I tend to think these happen off scene. I think it also depends on how close you write. If your narrative distance takes us through the characters' lives at a level of minutiae then to not include daily ablutions would be a mistake. Believe it or not, the daily toilet can inform character too. I wrote a novel where the protagonist had serious germ phobias. His use of an outdoor toilet in Sumatra with nothing more than a bucket and his hand to clean himself was a real peak in his character arc!
April 26, 2011 12:33 pm
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April 27, 2011 4:44 am
There has been a trend (hopefully ending) over the past few decades to include details in books that were deemed "unsuitable" in the literature of the past. Bodily functions and intimate sexual details figured prominently, along with increasingly graphic violence. It was as if a challenge had been laid down: Hasn't been done before? Gotta do it! Then it almost seemed de regueur; if one didn't include all the gritty details — sexual positions, zit on the buttocks, sounds emitted while on the pot, the way the blood dripped — one's writing wasn't as "genuine" as someone who did. One might be considered prudish or hung-up, and there were workshops available to help you past it.
The curiosity of the reader, morbid, puerile or otherwise, may often want more detail than a writer cares to include. As a reader, I more often feel the reverse; I don't care to follow the characters into the bathroom or the bedroom. I know what happens in there, and my imagination is quite up to supplying the details if necessary (more often not). I see such detail included in many stories where it does little or nothing to advance the plot or develop the character. It is almost as if the author is saying, "Okay, here's your gritty realism. Happy now?"
In my own writing I, like the other commenters, feel that bathroom breaks are not necessary unless they are pivotal to the story, and no other device or scenario would work as well. And when including them, I try not to embarrass my character by including descriptions which he or she would not want millions of readers to know.
April 27, 2011 6:34 am
I think it depends partially on the style. A high fantasy novel is unlikely to have the hero take a leak before going into battle, for example. I tend to only use it in very limited ways if it can be used to further the plot or is relevant to increasing discomfort or tension for the character. For example, I have a woman character dressed as a monk sleeping in an inn amidst a bunch of men, listening to them get up to use the chamber pot and needing to go desperately herself but holding it for fear of discovery. If it weren't for the fact that she's concealing her gender, the issue wouldn't need to come up.
April 27, 2011 6:56 am
The one thing that strikes me about the passage is that "bathroom" is a modern American euphemism. "Toilet" is also a euphemism. Seems out of place in fantasy–or any non-modern-mundane setting. But having to piss (or the alternative) is a nice ploy for being let out of confinement!
April 27, 2011 11:38 am
Ditto on the general consensus: no stopping for potty breaks until the story requires it. Same is true for meals, sex, sleep, bathing, and any other basic need.
Yes, these needs can humanize the character. Yes, sometimes these basic bodily functions come to have greater meaning–as when someone tries to assassinate your character in a toilet stall, or when part of the humiliation and pain of imprisonment is having to wallow in your own waste. But in general, you shouldn't need to resort to such crude measures gratuitously.
This said, I do have people ask me technical questions sometimes. If you posit a universe with multiple star-faring races–yes, there will be some people who want to know how they eliminate wastes in their star ship. Probably a good thing to know where the bathrooms are in any set where you characters will be spending a lot of time–the house, a ship, etc..
April 27, 2011 7:03 pm
"This said, I do have people ask me technical questions sometimes."
This gets the end of the MST3K theme going in my head:
'If you're wondering how he eats and breathes
and other science facts (la-la-la),
Just repeat to yourself, "It's just a show,
I should really just relax…"'
Johnp permalinkMay 30, 2011 12:19 pm
Although I agree these items can slow the story, the flip side can sometimes leave the reader with a sense of "unreality" that reduces the ability to immerse yourself in the story (as in, the difference between a "yeah, it's ok" response and "don't want to put it down" response.
The best example I can think of is Lee Child's Jack Reacher. To sum up for those who haven't read them, Reacher is an ex-army type now in his 50's who gets involved in investigations.
The unreality sets in because –although he is getting on to middle age– he is constantly moving from locale to locale, drinking coffee and eating starch, never exercises, never sees a dentist and yet he is never ill, not even laid up with traveller's guts from changing water, has perfect teeth and always physically bests his opponents, sometimes multiples at a time.
No, I really don't want to read descriptive scatalogical detail but some reality has to stay in place or risk losing the reader at a gut-level believability check.
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Peter Vogel has updated CMI Pro – his software recreation of the classic Fairlight CMI. Here's what's new in CMI Pro 1.5: Major App rewrite, with lots of improvements. Audiobus support, both input and output. Send any audio to other apps, or sample new voices from the output of other apps. New Synthesizer and Sequencer Engines. Better… Read More CMI Pro Gets Updated With AudioBus Support & More
Peter Vogel has rebranded his iOS instruments, formally sold as Fairlight Instruments apps, under his name. This is part of the rebranding of Fairlight to Peter Vogel Instruments. The app changes, at this point, are limited to the logo and app name. No functional changes have been made, other than a very slight improvement in MIDI… Read More Peter Vogel CMI Pro
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UVI has introduced DarkLight IIx, a new virtual instrument inspired by the most iconic synths of the 80's, the Fairlight Computer Music Instrument. Here's what UVI has to say about their new virtual take on the Fairlight CMI: We took our obsession to the next level, creating a complete set of instruments, sounds and sonic tools deeply… Read More DarkLight IIx – A Virtual Fairlight For Your DAW
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Thomas Dolby and Fairlight's Peter Vogel got together for an interview with Australia's ABC Big Ideas. They discuss their influences, their careers and how their careers intertwined with the Fairlight CMI synthesizer. via Failed Muso


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Cole Fotheringham is on a mission for his mission.
The All-County tight end for San Clemente's football team signed with Utah on Wednesday, the first day of the national letter-of-intent signing period for football.
Fotheringham, a senior, will start his Mormon mission shortly after graduating from San Clemente in the spring and then join the Utes football team in 2018.
Utah recruited Fotheringham as a tight end. He is a fast 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, and he hopes to still be that way after his two-year mission.
"I'll be a tight end when I get there," he said. "Unless I gain like 50 pounds during my mission and they move me to defensive line."
Taking a look around Orange County high school sports:
• Ed Drzanek resigned as football head coach at El Modena, where he will remain as athletic director and will coach the freshman football team. Assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Matt Mitchell was promoted to head coach. Drzanek took over the El Modena program in 2010 when the Vanguards finished 2-8. In 2015, they finished 8-5 and advanced to the CIF-SS Southern Division semifinals for the second year in a row.
• Brent Mertens resigned as Crean Lutheran's football coach to accept a coaching position in Colorado. Mertens coached the Saints for three seasons. The 2015 season was the school's best, as Crean finished 9-4 and advanced to the East Valley Division semifinals.
• Segerstrom is expected to announce the name of its new football coach early next week. Mike Maceranka, the only football coach in the school's history, accepted the coaching position at Laguna Hills.
• Matt McDonald, Mater Dei's 2015 starting quarterback until he was injured, has transferred to Mission Viejo. He will be a senior for the '16 season.
• If there are "obvious" transfers, McDonald's move is one. At Mater Dei, he was replaced by freshman JT Daniels, who went on to be an All-County selection and has a sizeable lead in any race for the Monarchs' starting quarterback position. At Mission Viejo, a place known for excellence at quarterback, he will try to replace 2015 O.C. offensive player of the year Brock Johnson, who is graduating.
• Kids will transfer if they and their parents – especially the parents – see a better opportunity for a college scholarship and/or the chance to be on a CIF championship contender. Acknowledging that reality here is not an endorsement.
• Football players who did not get Division 1 offers can participate in the California Showcase at the Great Park in Irvine on Feb. 20. Presented by former UCLA coach Terry Donahue and the National Football Foundation, the event, in its fourth year, is an opportunity for seniors to show their skills to Division II and III and NAIA coaches. Visit cashowcase.org for information.
• On a warm and sunny Wednesday afternoon, San Clemente football player Donte Harrington signed with Boise State, which is in significantly colder Idaho. His parents, Don and Christine Harrington, were asked if they know of a nearby cold-weather clothing store, to which they quickly replied in unison, "The Columbia store!" The Harringtons have already loaded up on winter wear at the outdoors gear company's outlet in San Clemente.
• The Sunset League Vs. Trinity League Baseball Challenge begins Saturday with two games: Mater Dei at Los Alamitos, 10 a.m., and Santa Margarita vs. Huntington Beach at Canyon High, noon. It is a preseason event that continues Feb. 13 and 17. The CIF-SS season officially starts Feb. 27.
• The National Football Foundation's Orange County Chapter has a shortage of memberships among county football programs. Every spring the chapter puts on a brilliant Scholar-Athletes dinner that awards scholarship gifts to many county players, and membership fees help make that happen. Email chapter president Steve McKay at firstname.lastname@example.com for details. Booster clubs are encouraged to represent their programs with a membership.
• Servite's Alan Clinton is this school year's California athletic director of the year, as selected by the California State Athletic Directors Association. Clinton also is among the state's more successful wrestling coaches.
• The 2016 girls volleyball season will start Aug. 22, one week earlier than previously scheduled. The CIF Southern California Regionals, the qualifying tournament for the state championships, was moved to a Nov. 16 starting date, one week earlier than previously scheduled, thus forcing the CIF-Southern Section season to start one week earlier.
• All six of Saturday's Nike Extravaganza evening-session games will be streamed live at FloHoops.com. There are different subscription fees. Visit the website for details.
• An endorsement of Rich Fisher, new football coach at Santa Margarita: "After knowing 'Fish' for years I can say the school couldn't hve picked a better coach, person or mentor to lead the young men of Santa Margarita." That came from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
• Membership in the Sea View and South Coast leagues for the 2016 football season will be Mission Viejo, San Clemente, San Juan Hills, Tesoro and Trabuco Hills in the South Coast League; Aliso Niguel, Capistrano Valley, Dana Hills, El Toro and Laguna Hills in the Sea View League. Four teams traded places as happens after two seasons: San Clemente and Trabuco Hills move from the Sea View to the South Coast; Dana Hills and El Toro move from the South Coast to the Sea View.
• Officials, specifically starters, are needed for track and field. Contact Speed Castillo at 714-778-4421 for information.
• Orange Lutheran baseball coach Eric Borba will manage the USA Baseball 12-and-under national team this summer.
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