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Police: Ga. Man Used Craigslist to Sell Cars He Didn't Own
He convinced victims to pay a deposit, then made off with the money.
Police are looking for a man who posed as a sales rep for a Georgia auto dealership and scammed thousands from people who answered a Cragslist ad.
Gwinnett Police said a man identified as Jeff Manders went to Honda Mall of Georgia near Buford, Ga., obtained the vehicle identification number and description of cars, then posted the cars for sale on Craigslist with a price lower than the dealership's.
He allegedly convinced victims to pay a deposit and then meet him later to complete the sale. He made off with the money.
Manders lives in Barrow County, police said.
Police said a representative from the Honda dealership reported the possible Craigslist scam on Aug. 3. Several customers had come to the business, asking about two specific cars on its used car lot — a 2002 Honda Accord and 2002 Ford Ranger. The customers said they saw the cars on Craigslist.
"The dealership's representative stated at first it wasn't a big deal, but then they learned that some of the customers were actually being asked to place deposits on the vehicles belonging to the dealership," police spokesman Cpl. Ed Ritter said via email. "When the listed telephone number is called, a male by the name of Jeff answers the telephone and attempts to sell the cars and obtain deposit money from the interested buyers."
On Aug. 4 and 5, police were contacted by three victims who said they all met Manders at the Honda dealership on Aug. 2 and gave him a total of $3,600 in deposits.
Each met with the man, gave him a deposit on the car and completed a phony bill of sale, on which the name of the dealership's sales manager was forged.
"Each of the victims was supposed to meet Jeff back at a later time to pay the rest of the money and take possession of the car; Jeff obviously never returned," Ritter said.
Police have obtained warrants for Jeff Manders for three counts each of theft by deception and forgery. He also is wanted in DeKalb County on a U.S. Marshall's Service warrant for probation violations.
"Attempts have been made to locate Mr. Manders at his Barrow County home, but attempts have been unsuccessful," Ritter said.
Manders drives a dark-gray 2006 Mazda Tribute with deer antlers across the back windshield and the initials KMA in the middle. Police say he has a girlfriend in Rome, and may travel back and forth between Barrow and Floyd counties.
If you have any information on this case, contact Sgt. Conlon with the GCPD Motor Vehicle Theft Unit at 770-513-5354.
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Europe in Action 2015 – Self-Advocate report
by Sara Pickard
I attended a conference which was called Europe in Action 2015 which focused on "Families and Self-Advocacy" and took place on the 21st to 22nd May in Rome, Italy.
The theme of the conference was around families and self-advocacy, and there were a lot of very interesting presentations made from self-advocates from different countries and backgrounds.
There was quite a good range of people attending the conference from other countries and Italy, including other self-advocates, families, translators from the different countries and family based organisations like Mencap, so quite a lot of people to network with and this was very interesting.
As part of the conference, there were parallel sessions as well as plenary sessions, and each parallel session included a number of self-advocates who gave presentations, so I was one of these self-advocates who presented, and spoke about my role as a Community Councillor for my local community in South Wales.
This session was very well attended by other self advocates, fellow Inclusion International colleagues and whoever else wanted to come to that particular parallel session. I thought it went extremely well.
During the conference there were always a lot of interesting people to talk to and it was really inspiring to hear their backgrounds.
I really liked how each presentation that was made by experts and the self-advocates highlighted those areas where there had been great success made but also where there have been areas where things haven't been working as well.
This really came out well when the EPSA general meeting met and the self advocate representatives shared issues from the different countries. We spoke about what were some of the challenges in self advocacy, such as
- talking about more education around self advocacy,
- the challenge around funding,
- getting new members,
- setting up self advocacy group that are truly independent from service providers,
- the use of technology,
- the right kind of support,
- getting groups to work together a lot better
I also raised that the new government in the UK want to get rid of the Human Rights Act and people with an intellectual disability in the UK don't know how this will affect us.
These were just some of the issues that were raised. It was a great opportunity to raise these things and discuss things as a whole group.
There were lots of people from self-advocacy groups that Inclusion International could link with through EPSA. Although the EPSA steering group talked about the problems of keeping up good communication between their members. There are problems with a lack of funds, translation and of good support to help people stay in touch with each other.
I think that Inclusion International could do a lot of fantastic work on identifying areas for more self-advocacy groups to speak up and get involved in Inclusion International's work, I think it's about getting the word out there to these groups through the campaigns work and building networks at conferences like the one in Rome.
I was so grateful to be at an event like this in Rome where we could bring our views on what we as Inclusion International is about. As well as listening to what amazing things are happening across other countries.


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The Rubens tour with Mistral-S spots
The Rubens tour with Mistral-S spots
The Rubens recently toured their native Australia, promoting their latest studio album, Lo La Ru. Lighting designer Tim Beeston from Flash Bang Productions lit the stage with Ayrton's new Mistral-S spot luminaires, supplied by South West Solutions.
'I designed a ladder system incorporating mirror balls and small spot beams,' said Mr Beeston. 'The Mistral-S with its small, light profile was the ideal fixture for my ladder system. We also compared it against a very well-known profile fixture and, with its flat field, the Mistral-S was definitely the better instrument.'
Eight Mistral-S fixtures were hung on four ladders, along with eight mirror balls below each one. These were used for beam looks, projecting onto the mirror balls and as back spots. The fixtures remained hidden for the first half of each gig, concealed behind a large silk backdrop, only to be revealed by a spectacular kabuki drop during the 10th song of the set.
When the tour stopped at The Forum in Melbourne, Mr Beeston adjusted the rig, incorporating South West's newly purchased Ayrton Bora-S wash luminaires, positioning three on the downstage truss for backdrop framing during the second set and as backdrop washes during the first set.
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Tamil MPs speak against NEP to HRD Minister
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At the time of the Jacobite uprising in 1745-46, Bonnie Prince Charlie used Culloden House as his lodging and battle headquarters prior to the fateful battle on Culloden Moor. Today, this elegant ivy-clad hotel in majestic grounds serves as a luxury hotel offering traditional highland service and cuisine. A wonderfully comfortable drawing-room with magnificent Adam plasterwork, fine antiques and a large open fire is a warm and welcoming place to relax and there are 28 charming bedrooms each uniquely decorated some with crystal chandeliers and marble fireplaces. Leisure activities available include croquet, tennis, walks, spa treatments and sauna. Complimentary wireless internet.
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Reviewing Concepts Covered In Business Law In St. Charles, MO
In Missouri, local laws apply when an owner chooses to start a new business or expand their current company. All prerequisites must be met before a business license is provided. A business plan is essential to the overall process. An attorney provides advice about Business Law in St. Charles MO for prospective owners.
Setting Up the Business
When starting a business, the owner must select a business type. Among the choices are a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, and corporation. The type defines whether or not the owner will hire employees and need worker's compensation insurance. It also determines who pays taxes and if shareholders or a board of directors is involved.
Securing Intellectual Property Rights
Companies must also protect their intellectual property rights. The company logo, trademarks, and specific content that belongs strictly to the business is protected by applicable laws. Copyrights and trademarks are secured for these reasons. Any violation of the law is prosecuted to the highest degree. Any financial gains acquired through the use of the company's intellectual property are recovered through a lawsuit.
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Product liabilities could present a serious financial loss. An attorney explains all instances in which the liabilities could occur. The business owner must secure the right liability insurance coverage to protect their interests. Typically, general and global liability insurance provides adequate coverage for the probabilities. The attorney could also present methods based on clauses in the company's contracts that protect against the liabilities.
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Contracts are vital for all businesses, and attorneys introduce clauses to protect against breach of contract. The details outline the expectations of the company as well as their client. All terms of partnerships are also defined in contracts, and they prevent either party from deviating from their individual responsibilities.
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All the sit-ins and sign-waving on the news lately in the wake of the Senate's confirmation of the Court's newest Justice, Brett Kavanaugh, have gotten us thinking about the power of protest.
Sometimes even the littlest gestures can have big impacts. Take for instance the time 15 protesters stood outside the Golleher Alumni House
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VIII THESES ACCEPTED IN THE UNIVERSITIES OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND DURING THE YEAR 1954 HIs section has again been compiled with the courteous co-operation of the Heads of Modern Language Depart ments in the Universities of Great Britain and Ireland. While the items enumerated are not guaranteed to represent an absolutely complete list of all Modern Languages theses approved for degrees during the calendar year 1954, it is thought unlikely that there are any but occasional omissions. The following details are given for each item listed below: author's name, author's University, title of thesis, degree for which approved. I. FRENCH (a) Medieval Caffrey, G. S., St Catharine's College, Cambridge, A critical edition of ' The Life of St John the Almoner' according to the MS.R. ]. 46 of Trinity College, Cambridge, Ph.D. (Cambridge). Elcoat, G., Emmanuel College, Cambridge, A critical edition of the' Roman d'Aquin', Ph.D. (Leeds). Keighley, J. B. W., Queen's College, Oxford, The sequence of 'Saint Eulalia'; a literary and linguistic study, B.Litt. (Oxford). Polak, Miss L. L. G., Westfield College, London, French Pilgrims to Jerusalem in the 15th century, M.A. (London). Raeside, I. M. P., University College, London, 15th Century Chroniques de Pise, Ph.D. (London).
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Your Mass InMail Messaging Sucks – Here's How to Make it Better
I received a tragic InMail on LinkedIn the other day. Yes, TRAGIC. Here's a (slightly edited to protect the identity of the culprit) look at this sad, sad message: Searching for a job role in the city for a leading company. We are looking for someone who has done relevant work. If you do not have […]


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Filed under: Children, Displays, Libraries, Programs, Public Art, Teen | Tags: Alameda County Library, art, Art is Education, Castro Valley Library, Children, free
It's March and that means it's officially Art is Education Month presented by the Alliance for Arts Learning Leadership. The goal of this year's theme, "Creating a Better Future Together," is to inspire and share student visions of how we can make positive change for ourselves, our communities and our world through the arts. You can find out more about Art is Education at their website: http://www.artiseducation.org/10/
The Castro Valley Library is offering several programs in celebration of Art is Education. A pre-school quilt, Bollywood Music Concert, Duct Tape wallet program and more! See all event on our calendar below.
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We had a great Spring Break at the Castro Valley Library! We started off the week with a visit from Sulphur Creeek, and a hands on Drummm program. Monday we offered a Baby Sitting Workshop, had two movies later in the week, a Berkeley Rep Theatre Workshop for aspiring actors, a Preschool Storytime, Lego Club Play Day, and finished the week off with a Teen+Senior Video Gaming program. We hope you had a great Spring Break, and were able to participate in some of the programs we offered. Back to school next week, but summer is right around the corner and so is our Summer Reading Game. The Summer Reading Game begins June 13th and the theme is One World, Many Stories. Check out our Event Keeper for more information on the Summer Reading Game and other upcoming events. You can also subscribe to our Event Keeper by using the RSS feed button in the middle of the Event Keeper page.
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Association of Bay Area Governments
Saturday, APRIL 9th
The Castro Valley Library
The devastating magnitude 9.0 earthquake in Japan is a reminder to all of us in the Bay Area that we must be prepared for earthquakes and tsunamis. Residents should evaluate whether their home needs to be retrofitted, secure their home's contents and keep an emergency kit.
Join Danielle Hutchings, ABAG Earthquake and Hazards Program Coordinator for a workshop on retrofitting your home and preparing for the next big one. The Castro Valley Library will host this two hour workshop. No registration is necessary.
Visit ABAG's Earthquake and Hazards Program page @ http://quake.abag.ca.gov/
Take the Quiz on ABAG's site and find out if your home and emergency plan are ready for the next big one @ http://quake.abag.ca.gov/residents/
about the seismogram at the top
This seismogram from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, recorded ground motion near ABAG's office in downtown Oakland. The station is located 57 miles from the epicenter and measured peak ground acceleration (PGA) of 0.2g (percent gravity). The Loma Prieta earthquake was centered near Santa Cruz California in 1989 and measured magnitude 6.9. Find out how this earthquake compared to the 1906 earthquake.
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Filed under: Children, Libraries, Programs | Tags: Alameda County Library, Castro Valley Library, Children, free, Legos, Libraries, Play
We had a blast today building anything our imaginations could create. Boats, airplanes, cars, and any kind of truck we could think of. Check out our gallery below and join us next time! We'll be creating again on March 12th @ 1-2pm
Filed under: Children, Libraries, Programs | Tags: Alameda County Library, Castro Valley Library, Children, coyote hills, East Bay Regional Park, free, Program, Reptiles
Snakes weren't the only reptile visiting the Castro Valley Library with the Coyote Hills Naturalist Program. A lovely little box turtle named Shelby joined Fox the gopher snake to educate and entertain us. The kids learned lots of facts about reptiles and shared their own knowledge with the Naturalists. Special thanks to the wonderful Naturalists and docents with Coyote Hills Regional Park. Be sure to check out the Naturalist's calendar and visit them soon: http://www.ebparks.org/activities/naturalists
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Our next Lego Club Meeting is all about transportation!
Garbage trucks
Tow trucks
Construction trucks
Fire trucks
Mail trucks
Semi trucks
Police cars
When: February 12, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm
Where: The Castro Valley Library Chabot/Canyon Room
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Snakes of Coyote Hills Naturalist Program
February 10, 2011
2:30-3:15pm Pre-school session
3:30pm-4:15PM school age session
We are going to have a blast with Coyote Hills Naturalist Kristina Parkison! We will get up-close and personal with reptiles. Discover the unique qualities of these slithery, scaly friends, and why they're beneficial for our environment. Participants will get to meet and touch Fox, Coyote Hills's resident gopher snake.
PROGRAM IS LIMITED TO 50 PARTICIPANTS per SESSION. Register in person or at 510.667-7900
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We enjoyed our last Lego Club for 2010 today at the Castro Valley Library. Our theme was winter and we built some sleighs, Christmas themes and lots of spaceships (as usual). More than 200 builders and their parents turned out to burn off some holiday energy and build lots of unique creations. The TRO (Teens Reaching Out) Volunteers were incredibly helpful as usual (some even built their own creations), and the library is very thankful for their help.
Happy New Year and see you next year on Saturday, February 12th for our next Lego Club!
Filed under: Children, Programs | Tags: Castro Valley Library, crafts, free, holiday, movies, winter
Don't sit around the house bugging your sister this season! Come join us for a movie, visit from Sulphur Creek or make a holiday ornament. Everything is FREE!
Check out our calendar for exact days and times.


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When it comes to roller skating Hunter is a lost cause. In order to get up and rolling, Hunter hires a skate instructor to show her the ropes. But when a bad fall causes her skating lesson to be cut short, Hunter is carried back home by the instructor and given a lesson of another kind. Collapse
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MRI Interventions' ClearPoint® Surpasses Single-Year Milestone of 500 Procedures in 2016
500th Procedure Marks 70th ClearPoint Procedure Performed at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MRI Interventions, Inc. (OTCQB:MRIC) today announced that its ClearPoint® Neuro Navigation System was utilized in 500 minimally invasive brain surgeries during 2016. The 500th procedure was performed at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, which also marked the 70th procedure performed at that facility. The ClearPoint Neuro Navigation System combines highly accurate stereotactic targeting with real-time, intra-operative MRI imaging.
"The ClearPoint Neuro Navigation System has proven to consistently provide precision equal to or better than traditional stereotactic frame systems enabling improved accuracy, patient safety, and real-time tracking information for a variety of neurosurgical procedures including electrode implantation, laser ablation, and biopsy of small, deep-seated lesions," said Dr. Robert E. Wharen, Jr., Chair of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, who performed the milestone-reaching procedure.
"More than 1,450 patients have benefited from the sub-millimeter accuracy and real-time, MRI visualization that the ClearPoint Neuro Navigation System provides," commented Wendelin Maners, Vice President of Marketing for MRI Interventions. "Achieving 500 procedures in one year represents a 33% year-over-year increase in procedures, and demonstrates the growing adoption of our technology among leading functional neurosurgeons. We are proud to work with innovative neurosurgeons and medical centers, such as Mayo Clinic, to offer minimally invasive surgical options for their patients."
About MRI Interventions, Inc.
Building on the imaging power of MRI, MRI Interventions is creating innovative platforms for performing the next generation of minimally invasive surgical procedures in the brain. The ClearPoint System, which has received 510(k) clearance and is CE marked, utilizes a hospital's existing diagnostic or intraoperative MRI suite to enable a range of minimally invasive procedures in the brain. For more information, please visit www.mriinterventions.com.
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Statements herein concerning MRI Interventions, Inc. (the "Company") plans, growth and strategies may include forward-looking statements within the context of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding the Company's future events, developments and future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. Uncertainties and risks may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements. Particular uncertainties and risks include those relating to: the Company's ability to obtain additional financing; estimates regarding the sufficiency of the Company's cash resources; future revenues from sales of the Company's ClearPoint System products; and the Company's ability to market, commercialize and achieve broader market acceptance for the Company's ClearPoint System products. More detailed information on these and additional factors that could affect the Company's actual results are described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, both of which have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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An Ashbrook High School senior has been awarded a scholarship in honor of the Green Wave's retired basketball and golf coach.
Megan Farris is the recipient of the inaugural Coach Larry Rhodes Athletic Scholarship sponsored by former NBA great and Gastonia native James Worthy. The scholarship is worth $2,000 to be applied toward Farris' college education.
Rhodes, who coached basketball at Ashbrook through the 1970s, presented Farris the award during a ceremony at Ashbrook on Tuesday, May 29. The award will be presented annually to a student who exhibits dedication to their studies, teammates and Ashbrook High School.
During her senior year at Ashbrook, Farris has participated in the Teacher Cadet program working with special needs children at Webb Street School. She has also played varsity basketball and soccer.
She will graduate from Ashbrook on Saturday.
This fall, Farris plans to attend Elon University as a Teaching Fellow, majoring in both secondary education and special education. She also plans to coach high school sports.
The Rhodes Scholarship is one of several academic scholarships that Worthy has awarded to Gaston County students over the past several years. Worthy surprised Rhodes — who coached him through his senior year at Ashbrook in 1979 — with the naming of the scholarship in his honor during a visit to Gastonia in early May.
Rhodes began his coaching and teaching career at the former Ashley High before moving to Ashbrook. He won 10 conference championships as a varsity head boys basketball coach, and his 1967 Ashley High team claimed the NCHSAA 4A state title. The Ashbrook gymnasium has been named in his honor.
You can reach Eric Wildstein at 704-869-1828 or Twitter.com/TheGazetteEric.


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DNA Replication animation shown in class
A 1 minute 30 second tutorial about DNA Replication:
Do you need more than just a quick review? Or, were you absent the day we discussed this? This 10 minute long video will "reteach" the topic of DNA replication:
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Transcription & Translation tutorial (a longer, 13 minute tutorial):
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Transcription (1 minute 28 seconds). It is good despite the fact that "transcription" is spelled incorrectly in the title: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztPkv7wc3yU
Translation (1 minute 39 seconds): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6O6uRb1D38&list=PL1AD35ADA1E93EB6F
DNA, Transcription & Translation "Rags to Riches" game. Try to win the BIG BUCKS!!
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The Waddell Research and Development Center is one of the country's largest facilities for aquaculture research with several buildings for hatcheries, spawning facilities, and support labs. Its visitors center provides dorms and conference facilities. Its 35 ponds range in size from 0.5 to 1.25 acres for controlled research. The pond facilitates experimental replication is regulated as to salinity and water depth. Used by staff and researchers/students from the state's academic institutions.
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April18-21 Cooking School, Miss and Little Miss Vidalia Onion Pageants, Onion Maze, Onion Cook-off, Tasting Competition, The Onion Run, parades, carnival, rodeo, street dance, onion shootgun shoot, as well as a Dutch oven cooking demonstration.
Woodbine Crawfish Festival
Woodbine GA
April26-27 The annual Crawfish Festival is a family oriented event and offers something for all ages from children's amusements to arts & crafts, to cloggers, square dancers and live bands.
Colleton County Rice Festival
Walterboro SC
April26-28 Rice Run-Walk, Dog Show, Open Car Show. Performance by Common Ground.
Sacred Heart Garden Festival
Augusta GA
April26-28 Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center in downtown Augusta, GA will be the focus for classic southern gardening during its annual garden festival. Join us as we celebrate the advent of spring and raise funds to support the magnificent sacred heart cultural center.
Hazlehurst BBQ Fest
Hazlehurst GA
May3-4 The competition is sanctioned by the Georgia Barbecue Association.
Seafoodfest on the River
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Dani's Deal – Orioles Nest – Get $25 for just $12.50
Posted by Dani Gurrie in Blog Posts, Picks of the Week, Picks of the Week on Thu, Dec 6, 2018
I bet you've experienced Bingo Buddha before, or at least you've heard it from a friend? Do you love bingo? Or how about just wanting to find a fun place to grab great food and drink? Then the Orioles Nest #331 is the place you need to check out.
The Fraternal Order Orioles is a social organization that was organized in August 1910. It is comprised of men and women who want to make a difference in their respective communities by serving the community in a variety of ways. On the local level, Nests and Auxiliaries sponsor various fund raising events for members and their families; provide food for the needy during the holidays; support local projects, such as the YMCA/YWCA, rehabilitation centers, hospice care, etc.; award scholarships to members or their immediate family members so they can continue their education; as well as participate in many other functions.
The vision of Oriole's Nest #331 is to support the youth of Frederick County. Come visit our restaurant , take advantage of our daily food specials. Vist our bar open till 2:00 am 7 days a week with daily drink specials and happy hours !!! We also have CASH BINGO every Wednesday – Saturday starting at 7:00pm.
It's a private club, but you don't have to be a member to enjoy – if the doors are locked, simply ring the bell, sign the guest register and have some fun! Consider joining – only $20 per year!
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So… here's a fun bit of festival news.
We're going to have our own festival beer!! The guys at Three Blind Mice Brewery will be brewing this beer with our help on June 4th. We're going for a pale ale around 4% ABV using a fairly modern new British hop called Olicana.
But with a TWIST… of elderflower. The plan is for Willinghamers to collect elderflower umbels on the weekend of the 2nd & 3rd of June and bring them to the yellow transit van parked behind the Bank micropub between midday and 9pm. Here they'll be processed and bagged to take to the brewery on Monday. (We're hoping the elderflower season and weather treats us well!!)
As a BONUS if we get enough elderflowers we'll do a second smaller brew at Bexar County Brewery. (We're scheduling a festival brew day that week anyway, so there'll be 2 festival beers… the bonus is they'll both use Willingham elderflowers if we all harvest enough;)
So… on the 2nd & 3rd of June go get pickin'…
Notes on collecting elderflowers:
1. Stay away from busy roadsides
2. Don't trespass
3. Pick the most newly opened umbels at least 75% open
4. Avoid dirty, yellowing, and part-dead flower umbels
I.e. elderflowers along the backroads, in parks, recs, down footpaths and bridleways are all the best "fair game".
We're taking community suggestions for the beer name. Please post here if you have a naming suggestion. These will be pooled, shortlisted, then voted on (means to be determined) to finalise the beer name.
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Will Rogers World Airport continues to soar
New airlines, nonstop flights and continued investment set Oklahoma Citys airport up for a successful year.
New airlines, nonstop flights and continued investment set Oklahoma Citys airport up for a successful year.
The Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) recently accepted the company's proposal to acquire and redevelop the armory, which includes restoring the building and creating a unique brewery, hotel and restaurant experience.
Oklahomas first Container Store is scheduled to open in September near Penn Square Mall.
The Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority is proceeding with an unprecedented effort to build a public parking garage wrapped with apartments and retail.
Renovated 1960s high rise re-opens June 28.
Owners of the popular Patriarch in downtown Edmond are set to open a beer garden and food hall that will overlook downtown's Scissortail Park when it opens next year.
Construction, connectivity and new development present opportunities to downtown's showcase district.
OKC, the State of Oklahoma and the Chickasaw Nation have closed on land agreements for the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum (AICCM).


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whether it could be for breakfast, lunch or diner, you can't wrong with it, I am talking about Egg salad Sandwich!! ,,, I know you will thank me later,,,
- 4 eggs
- mayonnaise
- pinch of salt ( optional)
- parsley
- green onion ( only the leaves)
- black pepper ( optional )
- bread – 2 slices
- tomato ( optional)
- lettuce
Step1 : boil the eggs in a pot for about 10min and after let them cool in cold water for 2 to 3 min
Step2: Remove them from the shells and separate the yellow from the white part. chop the white parts into small pieces and then put them back together in a bowl. On a side chop the parsley and the green onion and mix all of them together,,
Step3: Add some mayonnaise as well as black pepper and a pinch of salt then give it a good mix.
Step4: On a side prepare your bread, tomato, and lettuce AND…….
And last but not least, make a perfect sandwich for yourself,,,, uhm…. it is so delish right…..!
I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do,,,,
Till then, Love and joy on your way,……..


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Y'ALL. Just an FYI I have a few things in the works that I can't really write down yet because I am uncertain of how they are going to pan out, but hopefully soon I will have some good news to share with you soon.
Lately, I've been feeling and thinking that maybe I'm just not "sick enough" for someone to want to help me with this eating disorder. I've felt like "well, maybe I'm not actually that sick" or "maybe I've just made this all up in my head" "maybe I don't physically appear sick?" or finally, "maybe I don't actually have an eating disorder". But is that true? Could I really have just dreamed it all up? I don't think so. I think that all of those negative thoughts and feelings come from my Ed not wanting me to seek help and not wanting me to get better. My Ed (and me for the most part) think I need him. He thinks that I can't do or handle life without him. While I share both of these thoughts and I can't really actually imagine my life without him (because, quite frankly he has been a gigantic part of my life for so long now) deep down, I do know that life without Ed is probably possible. I don't know that life yet, but it's a really nice thought and life to consider.
I spent many of my lunch breaks last week looking up positive and encouraging eating disorder videos. Videos that were filled with positive notes and tips to maybe try and overcome an eating disorder. (Also, I watched a lot of Kid President videos. Sometimes, he just makes you feel good about yourself and sometimes you just need to hear encouraging words from a child.) I also found a site where I could download a recovery journal for absolutely free. Maybe that will help me and guide me through this whole process.
At this point, I don't know where I'm doing. I feel like I am standing in the middle of a bridge and if I go left, I stay with Ed and go back to his comfort zone and ultimately choose death, but if I go right, I choose the bright side and choose life, love, happiness and all that freedom. Recovery embodies hope for life and encompasses a happy glow.
I'm really scared though. If I get help, it means I have to eat like a normal person….scariest thing in the world. It means I can't be afraid of food anymore, which is an anxiety all on it's own. It means that my yogurt addiction has to lessen. It means…well it means a lot of things, but mostly good things. I know that it's a long, long, painful process and journey, but sometimes, you just have to choose to go right. Life is too short to constantly be worrying an anxious, right?


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Cameron Waters has become the first repeat winner in the Australian Formula Ford Championship this season after taking victory in round four at Queensland Raceway today.
The Linde Mygale driver took victory in the final race of the weekend and once again proved that consistency counts as the other round contenders came to blows on the final lap of the weekend.
Matt Brabham emerged from the carnage to take second for the round ahead of Nick Foster, who was forced to fight back from 17th to second in the final race, but it was Waters who stared and extended his championship lead in the process.
"I wasn't happy finishing third in the first two races of the weekend, but as it's turned out, those finishes were important and I was able to control the final race. We really improved the car across the day and it was good enough in the final race to build a gap and race calmly to the finish," Waters said.
"It's really good for the championship again, especially with Nick [Foster] having a DNF in race two. He was really strong this weekend, so to come out on top at the end ad to gain a few more points in the title race is a good feeling.
"I can't wait for Sandown in a few weekends time and hopefully I can continue this momentum and clinch another round win and a good amount of points."
In just his second round this season, Brabham was once again right at the front of the field, but he almost undid all his good work in the final race, making contact with Foster and the unlucky Jack LeBrocq.
"It was a tough weekend, especially with the changing weather conditions, but it was also very exciting from my perspective," Brabham said.
"I was a little lucky to still come away with second in the round after the final race, but fortunately I did enough in races one and two to secure the result. There was plenty of good racing this weekend between all the drivers, so to come away with a podium and another trophy is a great result."
Foster was left to wonder what might have been after a small error in the wet race two saw him DNF. The race one winner fought back to second in the final pace, showing incredible speed to salvage third for the round.
"I'm just really disappointed, we had the speed to win this weekend, but I made a mistake in race two and threw it away. The final race was really tough, but enjoyable at the same time. I'm probably a little lucky to finish on the podium, but I'll take it," Foster said.
Jack LeBrocq eventually finished fifth for the round after being in contention for victory, ahead of Liam Sager and Garry Jacobson, while Mathew Hart, Shae Davies, Andre Borell and Tom Williamson rounded out the top 10.
The next round of the championship will take place at Sandown International Motor Raceway on September 9-11.
Find the Australian Formula Ford Championship on twitter@ffordaustralia to keep up to date with Australias premier junior development category.
2011 AUSTRALIAN FORMULA FORD CHAMPIONSHIP (after four rounds)
1. Cameron Waters, Mygale SJ011a, 176
2. Nick Foster, Mygale SJ011a, 123
3. Jack LeBrocq, Mygale SJ011a, 99
4. Garry Jacobson, Mygale SJ08a, 93
5. Matthew Brabham, Mygale SJ10a, 89
6. Tom Williamson, Mygale SJ011a, 84
7. Trent Harrison, Mygale SJ011a, 73
8. Liam Sager, Spectrum 012, 56
9. Jesse Fenech, Spectrum 012, 40
10. Nick Cassidy, Mygale SJ011a, 22
1. Cameron Waters, Mygale SJ10a
2. Matthew Brabham, Mygale SJ10a
3. Nick Foster, Mygale SJ10a
4. Jack LeBrocq, Mygale SJ11a
5. Liam Sager, Spectrum 012
6. Garry Jacobson, Mygale SJ08a
7. Mathew Hart, Spectrum 012
8. Shae Davies, Spectrum 012
9. Andre Borell, Mygale SJ10a
10. Tom Williamson, Mygale SJ11a
1. Cameron Waters, Mygale SJ10a
2. Nick Foster, Mygale SJ10a
3. Liam Sager, Spectrum 012
4. Mathew Hart, Spectrum 012
5. Tom Williamson, Mygale SJ11a
6. Garry Jacobson, Mygale SJ08a
7. Matthew Brabham, Mygale SJ10a
8. Jack LeBrocq, Mygale SJ11a
9. Daniel Erickson, Spectrum 012
10. Caleb Rayner, Spectrum 011b
1. Jack LeBrocq, Mygale SJ11a
2. Matthew Brabham, Mygale SJ10a
3. Cameron Waters, Mygale SJ10a
4. Andre Borell, Mygale SJ10a
5. Garry Jacobson, Mygale SJ08a
6. Shae Davies, Spectrum 012
7. Mathew Hart, Spectrum 012
8. Liam Sager, Spectrum 012
9. Caleb Rayner, Spectrum 011b
10. Tom Williamson, Mygale SJ11a
Related articles
- Formula Ford – Foster Holds Off Hard Charging Brabham For Victory (beyondtheredline.org)


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As we welcome the season of spring, I am here to bring you my favourite teas of the new season. My taste for teas is ever changing, so a tea I loved in the winter may not get reached for much until colder weather returns. We are not quite into the iced tea weather, but I do have some hot teas that I would like the discuss that definitely deserve some attention.
First and foremost, I want to apologize to a certain tea for not giving it the credit it deserved when I first bought it. This is the Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice flavoured black tea. I bought this on pure recommendation from a youtube video and luckily found it while wandering around Indigo once, even loving the tin can that it came in, but when I made my first cup of it I was a little less satisfied. The punch of the cinnamon was too strong for me, but times have changed. I tried making this tea again, but along with another tea bag of a much smoother and sweet flavour, taking both of the tea bags out after a few minutes of steeping. This tea was so much more enjoyable the second time around. I realized that I didn't want to waste two tea bags every time, so I went back to just using the tea bag alone, but taking it out after it steeping for a short while and have been enjoying this tea ever since! It definitely has aa punch of cinnamon, but you can be the judge of how much impact it has on your taste buds. I think this tea is a perfect tea for colder days as it really gives that sense of being the drink to warm you up.
Very similar in flavour, the Good Earth Sweet & Spicy tea for Keurig machines also got its redemption with my taste buds. When I first started using my Keurig 2.0 (review here), I ordered a bunch of K-cups online and decided to try out this flavour in the caffeine free herbal version, rather than the black tea ones. The flavour was very strong, and similar to the first tea I mentioned, I set this one aside and wish I didn't have so many K-cups to go through in order to finish them off. I learned my lesson with this one just recently, and it has become a K-up that I will reach for often now. When I brew this tea, I brew about 8oz into my cup, and then add in hot water after to dilute the flavour ever so slightly so that it doesn't hit me as hard with the flavour. The flavour itself is bits of sweet orange and spicy cinnamon combined in a caffeine free red tea infusion. I definitely would consider buying the black tea version of this once I run out of the stock that I have. I did add a small bit of agave to this from time to time to add an extra hint of sweetness.
Are you surprised that I managed to make it this far in a tea flavour blog post and not mention David's Tea yet? Shocking, I know! You don't have to wait much longer because my third favourite is the David's Tea Yogi Berry oolong tea. I tried this flavour in stores as an iced tea when I was getting too warm wearing my winter jacket while shopping and needed something refreshing to cool down. The scent of the loose leaf tea is quite strong and people may normally pass on this because it is such a strong smell, but the flavour of the tea when tasted is quite different. The smell hit you with a lot of berry scents, but the taste is a nice balance of berries and ginger. This low caffeine tea is packed with strawberries, raspberries, currants, and ginger root. The addition of kombucha powder is a bonus because of its enzyme-packed detoxifying powers. I'm always a fan of a great tasting ginger tea! I think it is an amazing tea to have served over ice, but also as a hot beverage as well. The only downside to this tea is that I can smell it in my room because that smell is still so strong that the tin does not conceal it all the way.
Lastly, the tea I became obsessed with over the past while is the Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane tea. This is a smooth decaffeinated green tea with an amazing blend of flavours such as cool peppermint, creamy vanilla and a dash of cinnamon. Mostly you can just taste the peppermint flavour, and sometimes the green tea, but it is seriously the best green mint tea that I have ever tasted! Unfortunately, it is a seasonal tea that only comes out around Christmas, and I was late to the party on this one. I bought one of the last boxes of tea bags from a local Goodness Me to keep at work and was never able to find it again after that when I wanted a second box of it to keep at home. Using the magical powers of Amazon.ca, I found a tea flavour that was pretty much the exact same, but under a different brand. I purchased two boxes of this to stock up, and because it came in sets of two, and now have two boxes of the Trader Joe's Candy Cane Lane decaf mint green tea. The illustrations on these boxes is even cuter than the other brand I had, so this one wins the last spot of favourite tea flavours this time around.
That's it for favourite tea flavours this time around folks! If you have any tea flavours that you think I should know about, please let me know! Comment below which flavours you love and I will make sure to check them out soon. I love trying new tea flavours, and I try to collect new ones as I finish off older ones.


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Hi everyone! The TRAVO team has been working on this challenging project for over a year and we're extremely excited to share it with all of you Product Hunters! We created this product because sometimes our purpose for travel isn't flexible in terms of timing. Personally, I had situations where I needed to get somewhere by some specific time for meetings, weddings, and other events by a specific time but the planning process seemed broken. Traditionally, almost every travel site optimizes for price while making timing flexible. Lots of day-long searches, or finding the cheapest weekend to go somewhere. In addition, they seemed to just give me a ton of flights that didn't work for my trip; leaving me sitting there trying to see if my flight gets in on time for my meeting. I also would always have my Google Maps open to see where my meeting is relative to the hundreds of hotel choices, and if there's in heavy traffic areas, getting from one place to another on time is pretty difficult. TRAVO optimizes for timing and requires the user to just input a single thing - a traveler's commitment location or date(s). TRAVO uses billions of data points to formulate a complete itinerary and provide timing-centric tools around your objectives to modify flights, lodging, and ground transportation. We have every major flight carrier, over 800,000 lodging options, and ground options that include ridesharing, public transit and rentals. The entire trip is in front of you and any changes you make will instantly recalculate your trip. We also make it easy to share with friends and co-workers. I think there are lots of different uses for this product and I'm excited to make it open and completely free to the public and see what people do with it! Happy to answer any questions you have!
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This is seriously going to change the world of business travel, or just mission-oriented travel in general. Even if I have a dedicated assistant, it could take them hours to plan all the details to a conference in Shenzhen (or some city unfamiliar to you or the assistant). Now it's all done in less than 5 minutes, from departure ground transportation to the airport to the flight itself, all the way to arrival ground transportation to the hotel for the event, and back. Everything is meticulously planned algorithmically using the huge data warehouse at the disposal of Travo. This is a tremendous execution on technology integration and product.
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@kuangwei_kdubbs_hwang thank you Kuangwei! We'll continue to improve and make it better for you!
What an awesome product! Let's face it: planning a work trip sucks. It's time-consuming, clunky, and broken when it comes to being tailored to your schedule. I tried TRAVO and it is SO much better. In a few minutes, I was done. All I did was tell it where I needed to be & when and it did the rest. No need to flip back-&-forth between different airlines, hotels, and maps to piece together a trip and I wasn't left feeling like there was a better itinerary out there for me. TRAVO did all the legwork. How great is that! Booking a trip shouldn't be one size fits all -- TRAVO understands that and designed the trip around me. Do yourself a favor and try it out!
@masilva48 Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it!
Just tested this out and really love it. Based on the amount of time it spent me to book a trip for someone recently, this may save me a ton of time next time I need to book a trip. EDIT: I will add the the flights are sending me in quite a weird way. Seeing what would happen booking a meeting in SF, departing from San Diego took me by way of Salt Lake City which is quite out of the way. I see that I can change the flights if I don't like what was automatically populated, but SD to SF should be straightforward.
@katie_weiler Thanks Katie! Keep checking back, this tool is about to get really good, very quick!
@taelee @katie_weiler I had the same experience. I tried it for a conference in Toronto and it has me flying in and out of Pittsburgh and STAYING in Pittsburgh. Hmmmmm :( Also, traveling on my preferred airline / rental / hotel is table stakes for me for a travel tool.
@justinpirie @katie_weiler Hey guys this is great feedback. One of the biggest challenges we have is finding the balance between load times vs. recommendations. If we were to do a deep search, the load time for the initial search would increase by 2X but the recommendations would be much more accurate. Instead, what we tried to do is improve the selection tools after it gives the user a "starting point" - you should be able to find the flight you want using the filters, etc. At the same time, we're planning to develop a "deep search" vs. "light search" functionality that the user can get in preferences. @justinpirie, the behavior you describe sounds completely different from Katie's. It shouldn't recommend you to stay in pittsburgh under any circumstance when you have no commitments there. Can you do me a favor and send me your search URL to email@example.com so I can take a look? Lastly, for preferred airlines, etc. have you checked out user preferences? After, you added those preferences, if you go to the hotel/flight/rental tabs, you can click on "show preferred" which will surface all of your preferences to the top! Let us know if you have any issues by using the chat function at the lower right hand corner of the site.
@taelee @katie_weiler @travo Ah- I see. You think the conference is Toronto, OH not Toronto, Canada! https://www.travo.com/results?si...
@justinpirie @katie_weiler @travo Ah- got it. BTW guys, the reason why this feedback is so amazing is that just by you sending me these messages, the engineers are figuring out how to improve our results without too much loading time difference and we might have a solution. :) To our guys, feedback from actual users are really motivating. Please check back tomorrow for it to take effect. Thank you everyone!!
Very interesting... Shared it on FB.com/groups/inditraveller to get more people to try it
@inditravlr Piyush, thanks!


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Academic conference 21–23 August 2019 in Munich (arrival 20/8, departure 24/8).
The talks will be in English.
Venue: Schloß Fürstenried, Munich.
This conference is a part of the project The Openness of the Universe for Free Will and Special Divine Action, funded by the John Templeton Foundation.
The topic of the conference
While at our conference 2017 (see the proceedings) we investigated claims that miracles or human free actions are impossible or incompatible with the laws of nature, this conference will investigate the nature of human free actions and of divine actions. In which respects would free human actions be similar to divine interventions, and how would they be dissimilar? In which sense does human freedom have degrees, and in which sense would God be perfectly free? Is the existence of free human actions (of some kind) incompatible with atheism? What would constitute reasons for believing in free will of a certain kind? What would constitute reasons for believing in a divine intervention? What is the prior probability of a divine intervention? Is the existence of probabilistic laws of nature/processes necessary for free will or necessary for divine interventions? What possible kinds of divine action are there? What kinds of possible free human actions are there?
The Speakers and the titles of their talks
- Timothy McGrew – 'The Formal Epistemology of Testimony: Beyond Hume and Earman'
- Timothy O'Connor – 'How Do We Know That We Are Free?'
- Thomas Pink – 'Reason – Human and Divine: the Jesuits on Motivation'
- Richard Swinburne – 'Phenomenological Evidence of Libertarian Free Will'
- Alin Cucu – 'Does Energy Conservation Preclude Dualistic Agent Causality?'
- Barbara Drossel – 'How the Laws of Physics Leave Room for God's Action'
- Johannes Grössl – 'Timeless Reaction – How an Eternal God Reacts to Free Decisions of His Creatures'
- Christoph Halbig – 'Reasons & God's Discretion'
- Lydia Jaeger – 'Human Liberty Between Scientific Determinism and Liberty of Creation'
- Peter Jedlička – 'Neurodeterminism and Free Will'
- Uwe Meixner – 'Miracles With and Without Free Will – Free Will Without and With Miracles'
- Dietmar von der Pfordten (TBC) – 'Freedon as partial, inherent non-necessity'
- Josef Seifert – 'Do Divine Attributes and Actions Render Possible and Foster Human Free Will or Destroy It?'
- Daniel von Wachter – 'Agents Can Initiate Causal Processes'
Information for the speakers
Additional literature for each talk
Abstracts of the talks
Timetable of the conference
Registration is required at Mr. Nolte (rnolte AT iap.li). Places are limited. If you register and then cannot come, please inform us without delay.
The conference fee is 60 € (25 € for students). After your registration is confirmed, please kindly transmit the conference fee to the following account before the conference:
Account holder: Int. Academy for Philosophy
Reference: Conference fee Munich 2019
For students and doctoral students there are some scholarships of 300 € available; if you are traveling from abroad, you may apply for 400 €.
In order to apply, please write to rnolte AT iap.li and send us your CV with photo and a brief letter describing why you want to attend. Apply now, at the latest 31 July 2019.
Accomodation and Meals
We recommend to book a room at Schloss Fürstenried. Please book your room directly with the castle, email: Reservierung.Fuerstenried (at) eomuc.de. Please add that you will participate in the conference, otherwise the rooms will be more expensive.
Cost for rooms per night:
- Single room: 47,00 € per person
- Double room: 42,00 € per person
- Multi-bed room (3-4 people): 25,00 € per person
- Surcharge if you stay only one night: 10,00 € per person
Cost for meals (please reserve these meals by email when booking your room, by writing to Reservierung.Fuerstenried (at) eomuc.de):
- Breakfast: 10,00 € per person.
- Lunch: 15,00 € per person.
- Dinner: 15,00 € per person.
You may pay for the accomodation and the meals in the Schloss Fürstenried at the reception, either on the day of departure or earlier.
During the three days of the conference (21 – 23 August) we plan to eat dinner at a local restaurant "Einkehr zur Schwaige", Forst-Kasten-Allee 113, which is located 250 m away from the Schloss Fürstenried. We hope you can join us. Therefore, we advise not to book the dinner in the Schloss Fürstenried.
Daily plan (Wed. 21 August – Fri. 23 August)
Breakfast: 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. (in the dining hall)
Lecture 1: 09:00 – 10.15 a.m.
Coffee break 1: 10.15 – 10.45 a.m.
Lecture 2: 10.45 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Lunch break 12.00 – 2.00 p.m. (lunch from 12:10 – 1 p.m. in the dining hall)
Lecture 3: 2.00 – 3.15 p.m.
Coffee break 2: 3.15 – 3.45 p.m.
Lecture 4: 3.45 – 5.00 p.m.
Coffee break 3: 5.00 – 5.30 p.m.
Lecture 5: 5.30 – 6.45 p.m.
7.00 p.m. departure for dinner.
In the three breaks, coffee, tea, water, and some fruits will be available (for free).
Timetable with the speeches: please see here.
How to get to the venue
- At the airport at the entrance to the S-Bahn, buy, at a machine or at the counter, a single ticket for 4 zones for 11.60 €. (Information)
- From the airport Munich, take the S-Bahn 8 (towards Herrsching) (or S 1), leave at Marienplatz (38 minutes, 12 stops).
- From Marienplatz, please take the Underground U3 (towards Fürstenried West), leave at Fürstenried West (17 minutes, 12 stops).
- From U-Bahn station Fürstenried West, it is about 1.4 km (18 minutes walking) to Schloss Fürstenried, Forst-Kasten-Allee 103, 81475 München. Taxis are available at the exist of the U-Bahn station Fürstenried West. If no taxi is available, order a taxi at +49-89-19410.
FROM THE MAIN STATION (Hauptbahnhof):
- At the main station, buy, at a machine or at the counter, a single ticket for 1 zone for 2.90 €. (Information)
- From the main station (Hauptbahnhof), please take the underground U7 (towards "Neuperlach Zentrum"), leave at Sendlinger Tor (1 minute, next stop).
- From Sendlinger Tor, take the Underground U3 (direction Fürstenried West) until Fürstenried West (16 minutes, 11 stops).
- From U-Bahn station Fürstenried West, it is about 1.4 km (17 minutes walking) to Schloss Fürstenried, Forst-Kasten-Allee 103, 81475 München. Taxis are available at the exit of U-Bahn station Fürstenried West. If no taxi is available, order a taxi at +49-89-19410.
Please enter in your navigation system: Forst-Kasten-Allee 103, 81475 Munich. There are sufficient parking spaces available at Schloss Fürstenried. The main gate is usually closed, please use the door bell at the right side of the main gate.
Dinner on the 20th August in the Schloss Fürstenried was cancelled. Some will be at the Einkehr zur Schwaige as of 7 p.m. on Tuesday the 20th (which is the only restaurant in walking distance), but you may also eat at another restaurant in Munich.
The reception of Schloss Fürstenried is generally open between 7:30 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
If you arrive on the 20 August between 8 and 10 p.m., please use the door bell at the left side of the gate.
If you already know that you will arrive past 10 p.m. on 20 August, please send an email to Reservierung.Fuerstenried (at) eomuc.de in advance, in order to receive an entry code. You may then enter that code at the display at the right side of the front gate; a locker will open automatically with your room key. With that room key, you can open the main gate, the door into Schloss Fürstenried, and your room.
On the day of arrival (Tue. 20 August), the rooms are available as of 1:00 p.m. (probably earlier, if there is no conference before the 20th).
At the last day (Sat. 24 August), checkout time is 09:00 a.m. Please leave your rooms by then.
We wish you a good trip to Munich and we look forward to meeting you at the conference.


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Zombies. Love. Zombies in love? We've heard it all now. If you grew up watching horror movies, George A. Romero horror movies, then you know zombies just can't fall in love. They are mindless, soulless creatures whose only desire is to eat the warm flesh on the living. They don't feel, think, and they definitely don't fall in love. Still, the zombie genre has come a long, humorous way and that's why Warm Bodies has the potential to work. At least for this generation of movie goers.
Warm Bodies stars Nicholas Hoult, star of the upcoming Jack the Giant Slayer, as R, the zombie who falls in love with Julie, played by Teresa Palmer (I am Number Four), in a post apocalyptic world where zombies have nearly wiped out the human race. After an encounter with the lovely Julie, R starts to slowly regain his humanity. Young Julie sees the changes in R and tries to convince her father, chameleon John Malkovich, and friends, Analeigh Tipton (Crazy, Stupid, Love), and Dave Franco (21 Jump Street) of his transformation. Soon, R and his friends, which includes Rob Corddry (Hot Tub Time Machine), are fighting along side the humans to save the world from far more frightening creatures, Bonies.
This is proving to be a good year for Hoult. He has come a long way from his About a Boy roots. Hoult, a British born actor, stared in the drama/comedy as a young boy who helps an emotionally immature man "grow up". This film introduced Hoult as a talent to keep an eye on and for good reason. Since then Hoult has been in a couple of big budget movies including Clash of the Titans with Sam Worthington and X-Men: First Class starting James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender. It was in X-Men: First Class that Hoult started dating his co-star (and now ex) Jennifer Lawrence who is having a great year of her own.
Hoult isn't done yet. In 2014 he set to star with Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road. In that same year the second installment of X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past, is set to come out. In the film Hoult will reprise his role of the Beast. This will reunite Hoult with Fassbender, McAvoy, and even Jennifer Lawrence who plays Mystique, the shapeshifter. While that has all the ingredients of what could be a drama filled reunion, especially in Hollywood, Hoult and Lawrence have been able to keep things professional and civil. Hoult has been quite the gentlemen in fact by even wishing Lawrence well at the upcoming Oscars.
Warm Bodies hits theaters Friday, February 1, 2013.


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The Out Journeys team visited Fort Lauderdale in the second week of May to be a part of the Annual Convention of IGLTA. The experience was truly memorable and special; more so since we were the only representatives from India.
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Awake in wonder… Edinburgh International Magic Festival
26 June – 4 July 2015
The sixth Edinburgh International Magic Festival transforms into a world of dreams – a hub for magic, illusion and wonder. Audiences are invited to embrace the adventure as some of the world's most accomplished magicians take over Edinburgh's Summerhall this summer from 26 June – 4 July 2015.
- MagicFest held at Summerhall for the first time, launching a brand new festival hub
- Magic and Variety Gala Show moves to Festival Theatre, home of the Great Lafayette
- New MagicFest Opening Night Party with live show tasters
- New adult magic classes for first time this year
- New late night 'witching hour' shows for adults only
This year Summerhall, Edinburgh's 'Art Laboratory', is the new MagicFest hub creating an irresistible world of wonder and adventure with live shows, exhibitions, food, drink and doughnuts all at one magical campus.
Kevin McMahon, Artist Director of Edinburgh International Magic Festival, said: "We've dreamed of having MagicFest on one site since we started the festival back in 2010, so it's incredibly exciting to takeover Summerhall for 8 days and pack it full of magic. Imagine entering a portal, and winding up somewhere where the normal rules don't apply. It's kinda like that but with drink and doughnuts."
Start your magical adventure at the MagicFest Opening Night Party on 26 June with dancing, spontaneous close up performances, tasters from the live shows, music, food, drink, wily wizards and epic adventures until the wee witching hours.
For the first time the Magic and Variety Gala Show moves to the Festival Theatre to close the festival on 4 July. A venue directly associated with the Great Lafayette, the Gala Show sees Cirque du Soleil stars performing alongside international illusionists for a night of magic, sleight-of hand, circus and mind-reading.
On the night, Rafael performs a wacky, surreal, gothic take on the fictional nightmare figure that is Dracula; blink and you'll miss four-time World Champions of Quick Change Illusion Sos & Victoria with their modern take on the art of Transformation; Cirque du Soleil star Xavier Mortimer has a reflection that isn't just confined to the mirror; Taiwan's Mike Chao performs one of the most striking manipulation magic acts in the world; Men In Coatstake you to their world of cartoon madness on a conveyer belt of nonsense; Scotland's Colin Cloud returns with a brand new show predicting your behaviour; 'Magic Circle Stage Magician of the Year' John Archer, recently hired by Derren Brown for his Dad's birthday, returns to wrap up the Magic and Variety Gala Show. MagicFest Artistic Director Kevin McMahon will also present the 4th Great Lafayette Award during the evening.
For those looking for a sense of adventure, Tower of Illusion transforms the beautiful world of Camera Obscura into a realm of unnatural creatures and treacherous mysteries. Lord of the Rings meets the Crystal Maze for this unique treasure hunt. Returning to Lauriston Castle after two years of sell out shows, The Secret Room travels back in time to explore clandestine laboratories and hidden passages as three of Scotland's finest magicians animate the castle's intriguing past with stories, performances and illusions.
At Summerhall, this year's festival will feature four main theatres, a magic shop, interactive illusions, a ceilidh as well as events in the Summerhall courtyard. Krispy Kreme have this year become Principal Venue Sponsor, supporting the events taking place on site. The festival has been awarded a 'New Arts Sponsorship Grant', funded by the Scottish Government, and delivered by Arts & Business Scotland to further develop the relationship with Krispy Kreme.
Damian Austin, UK Retail Sales Manager, Krispy Kreme, said: "Every day our store teams create magic moments for our customers, and no matter what age you are, magic has that wonderful way of drawing you in and leaving you amazed at what you have just experienced. We are really excited to be sponsoring the MagicFest again this year."
Carl Watt, New Arts Sponsorship Grants Manager said: "Arts & Business Scotland is delighted to be supporting the Edinburgh International Magic Festival through the New Arts Sponsorship grant scheme. Edinburgh is renowned worldwide for having a wonderful portfolio of festivals and MagicFest plays its part through this annual international magical celebration. We wish them and their partnership with Krispy Kreme every success this year."
Italian photographer Barbara Scerbo brings her breath-taking 'Illusion' Exhibition from Rome to Summerhall, making striking use of mirrors to disturb and fascinate the imagination. 10 by Mark Elsdon is an entirely new kind of immersive live performance, 10 magic tricks in 10 minutes with 10 words for just 10 people at a time.
MagicFest hosts a number of one-off special events and lectures this year. Scotland's best close-up magicians choose magic to match your meal, giving you a real appetite for illusion at Magic à la carte. Kevin McMahon's Quantum Magic is state-of-the-art magic fused with incredible science; you'll understanding Quantum Physics in four minutes, have your thoughts projected into reality and witness an impossible levitation just inches away.
Professor Richard Wiseman explores the new science of sleep and dreaming. Find out how to get the perfect night's sleep, decode your dreams and bring more magic into your life with The Magic of Sleep and Dreaming.
Feature length documentary Our Magic by R Paul Wilson (BBC 'The Real Hustle') reveals the art of magic as seen by thirty of the most respected performers and creators of magic. Followed by a Q&A with Paul, audiences can ask about the real secrets in magic and find out why mystery is important and wonder is essential. For those who want to learn more about the art of magic, R Paul Wilson's How Magic Works is a lecture for everyone, and teaches how to perform incredible effects and to recognise magic as an essential part of life.
This year's festival offers world-class mentalism and theatrical magic from some of the world's best illusionists. Finland's Robert Jägerhorn's Waiting for Hitchcock is a charming, light and playful hour, bubbling with mimicry of silent movies, chaplinesque slapstick, excitement and magical disappearances.A MagicFest first, Flemish circus company Cirque Cirqulaire's Working Classdoesn't just demonstrate magic illusions, but interweaves them beautifully into a poetic story. This is a compelling, wordless performance in which the impossible is seemingly obvious.
Witness jaw-dropping escapology, Derren Brown-style mind-reading feats and fabulously dexterous close-up magic from a master of his craft Ali Cooks' The Art of Astonishment. Described as the closest thing in the word to a real life Sherlock Holmes, Scotland's Colin Cloud is potentially the most dangerous man in the world! He will deduce everything about you and, quite literally, get away with murder in Kills.
Micromagic, close-up magic or sleight of hand is still the most performed style of magic in the world. 'Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year' andconsultant on Wolf Hall and Hugo, Dr Houstoun pulls back the curtain on some of the most incredible magicians of days gone by in A Compendium of Curious Characters and Exquisite Marvels too Strange to be Believed.Discover unbelievable sleight of hand illusions and con games with the world expert R Paul Wilson in Intimate Miracles, an immersive, engaging and personal way to experience magic in the company of a true master.
MagicFest's new late night events promise to entertain, intrigue and have you squirming in your seat. Creating a moment of magic takes practice and effort and Edinburgh's Ricky McLeod's Trixology for adults uncovers the secrets behind several killer magic effects. Luke Eaton's The Late Night Horror Magic Show invites you on a tour of the dark side with his menagerie of misfits; it's bizarre, disgusting and totally insane!
Magic School was created six years ago to teach and inspire children to perform incredible magic for their family and friends. This year Kiran's Trust, who support Young People in the Arts, Music, Writing and Sports, are thrilled to be championing the magic workshops for children. Magic School's wizardry workshops offer 7-10 year olds the choice of either a 2.5 hour workshop or a 5-day course with fun show for parents. Street Magic Master Class led by 'Magic Circle Close up Magician of the Year' Will Houstoun, gives 11-15 year olds the chance to learn some mind-blowing techniques and the secrets behind sleight-of-hand. Admission to Magic School is selective, Squibs need not apply!
Time travelling Victorian magic duo Morgan & West unload another boxful of bafflement and impossibility in Morgan & West's Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Show For Kids (and Childish Grown-Ups)! Witness a mountain of mysterious magic, a hatful of hyper-reality, and of course a truck full of tricks and tea. Why not fight a dragon, solve mysteries and thwart peril at every turn inMagic Quest. Testing memory, agility, sixth sense and card throwing skills with six devious challenges, teams of five will need to work together to prevail in a fast moving, magical 'Crystal Maze' environment. MagicFest Top Hat Ceilidh celebrate the life of Aberdeenshire magician, and inventor of the 'Rabbit from the Hat' trick, John Henry Anderson. Spin, stomp, twist, snap your fingers, vanish, reappear and saw your partner in half until the witching hour!
MagicFest has championed and supported up-and-coming talent in the world of magic since launching in 2010. The War of the Wizards Under 18's andOpen War of the Wizards competitions are hotly contested and continue to promote and reward a new generation of magicians to perform jaw dropping magic.
Sam Gough, General Manager of Summerhall said: "Summerhall are buzzed that MagicFest has chosen us are their hub and centre of magic this summer. We are excited by the prospect of the festival and look forward to welcoming audiences and magicians to the venue. We hope this will lead to a long term partnership with the team behind the festival."
Edinburgh International Magic Festival runs from 26 June – 4 July 2015. Full details of the 2015 programme can be found at www.magicfest.co.uk. Tickets for all events can be booked online via the website, in person at The Fringe Box office, 180 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS or by calling the box office on 0131 226 0006.
Follow MagicFest on twitter @magicfest and facebook.com/edmagicfest
MagicFest Venues: Summerhall, Festival Theatre, Camera Obscura and Lauriston Castle.


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Bumps in the Night
by bj max
Returning from a recent trip to Florida, Sugar Booger and I made our usual right turn onto Hacks Crossroad. This road skirts the city and takes us directly into the suburbs avoiding I-240, the super high-speed loop around Memphis that I steer clear of whenever possible. But Hacks Crossroad has some issues. Namely a three mile section that, for some reason, is always cratered with potholes. The highway department does its best to keep them patched but heavy traffic pounds them out faster than they can fill 'em up.
After twelve hours on the road we were tired, just trying to make it home and I wasn't paying attention like I should have been. It was just gettin' dark, you know, that time of day when it's hard to see anything no matter how young your eyes or how bright your headlights. Then suddenly, from out of the twilight this pothole of Biblical proportions emerges and faster than you can say bulls-eye, BAM! We hit it dead center. Godfrey Daniels! The impact was so violent that it simultaneously popped the right speaker grill out of the dash, re-arranged several of my cervical vertebrae, and caused poor Sugar Booger to swaller' her chewin' tobacco.
The motorcycle seemed to have taken the hit in stride. Well, at first anyway. We continued on towards home but at the next traffic light, when accelerating away, I felt, no that's not the right word, I sensed a slight tremor. Just my imagination I thought. But no; at every light I feel something. There it is again. Just a slight shimmy. I still hadn't mentioned it to Sugar Booger, but as we made the last turn towards home she spoke up and said the bike felt like it was wiggling.
Ah ha! So she feels it, too. When Sugar Booger feels anything out of the ordinary going on with the bike then it's big. She seldom notices the various peculiarities particular to our motorcycle. You know, the little things that make up its personality and soul. No, her interest lies more in where the motorcycle will take her, the view from the saddle and what's over the next hill. That's why her awareness of that slight shudder was noteworthy.
Two minutes later we rolled into our garage, thanked the Old Master for another safe trip, disconnected the various umbilicals and powered down. We had just completed 2,497.7 miles according to my GPS and what a trip it was. We managed to pull off a ride to Key West during the peak of hurricane season without being threatened by tropical uprisings. And, since hurricane season is the off season too, we had the place virtually to ourselves.
The next day, after unpacking and putting our gear away, I finally got around to examining the bike. I went over it with a fine tooth comb checking everything. Honda, for some reason, decided to use caged bearings instead of tapered bearings in the steering head of the 1800 and this caused a stir within the Gold Wing faithful. It was said that the caged bearings couldn't bear the load and triggered the tank slappers some riders claimed to have experienced. So I paid particular attention to the steering head but I found no slack or play. I even checked the frame for cracks and faulty welds because Honda, to their eternal shame, shipped a few thousand Gold Wings out with flawed welding, and there had been instances of cracked frames within certain VIN numbers. Honda actually crated my friend, Buck's '04 Wing up and shipped it back to the factory where it was completely disassembled and everything reattached to a new frame. But mine checked out OK and besides, according to Buck, there were no symptoms. He actually discovered the flaw after being alerted to the possibility by a popular 1800 tech board thread.
As you can probably imagine, when word got around I got all kinds of suggestions as to the source of my problem. But one in particular kept cropping up. The local Honda dealer and several of my friends thought that I might have broken a cord in the front tire. So, as a last resort, I took the brand new tire that I had mounted for the Florida trip off, and re-mounted the tire I had removed just ten days earlier then took the bike out for a spin. At the time, I thought maybe the problem had been solved. But in retrospect, I think it was simply wishful thinking. We had a ride coming up to the Ozark's; location of some of the most awesome roads in the world, and I couldn't miss that. Could I? So, despite the negative signals, I turned my brain off and started packing.
The next day, we saddled up and made the trip to Gaston's White River Resort near Mountain Home, Arkansas. The three hundred mile ride was fantastic. The leaves were showing some color and Push Mountain Road, new to us, was a motorcyclist dream come true. It has been compared to the Dragon, but in actuality the only semblance to that famed piece of asphalt was an enterprising photographer shooting speed shots at about the half-way mark. If I had known then what I know now, I wouldn't have enjoyed that road quite so fast.
Later that afternoon, as we rolled through Mountain Home, Sugar Booger and I noticed that the bike was once again shaking back and forth at low speeds only, it seemed to be more pronounced now. Buck, riding directly behind us, noted that he could actually see the bike doing the hula as we cruised through town. Since we were within a few miles of our destination we continued on and I made a mental note to do a perfunctory check on arrival.
While the crew was checking in at the lodge, I was wallowing around in the dirt checking my rear tire and something just didn't look right. The tread seemed deformed and stretched, but I couldn't be sure. So I asked Lou, who just happens to be one of FedEx's higher up muckety muck experts on tire wear and failure, if he would mind taking a look. He didn't and got down in the dirt with me, ran his hand over the tire, poked and prodded, then declared that the polyamide belts were separating from the carcass. Looked pretty bad, according to him, and that was enough for me. I turned my brain back on, parked the bike and the next day Sugar Booger and I hitched a ride home with the support team.
Later, after trailering the bike home, I took the wheel off and shoved it across my glass smooth garage floor and it was so out of round that it made only a couple of revolutions before falling over. I've been running this brand of tire for several years and never had a problem, but now I was a little bit concerned about buying another one. However, according to Lou, there is less than a two percent failure rate on all tires and the odds of this happening again were even, no matter the manufacturer. He said if I liked the tire, by all means buy another one. So I did.
When I think about how hard we rode Push Mountain that day on a tire that was literally coming apart at the seams, it gives me the willies. I actually risked our lives because I was too hard headed to admit there was a problem. I dared to be a fool and that's a dangerous thing on a motorcycle. But to paraphrase an old proverb, it's also the first step towards wisdom. Lesson learned.
Merry Christmas from Dixie