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I recommend this book for students ages 10-13 who are studying Martin Luther and the Reformation.(I actually read it with my 9 year old, who is pretty bright.But I don't think it will hold the attention of most 9 year olds.) The book gives you a real good feel for how it was for the clergy in this time period and the tension that existed, and continued to be a problem, in a revolutionary time period for Christianity.I did not really understand the historical difference between Protestantism and Catholicism until I read this book, which is historical fiction.It is a great supplement to your textbook reading, which doesn't really give you a feel for how things were for individuals entering the clergy and sympathetic to the reformers' cause.I give it 3 stars because it took a little while to get into the story, but it is worth it, and it isn't too long to get through it.It will also explain the important role John Wycliffe played in this time period.
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When young John of Wycliffe arrives at Oxford University,he finds it a fascinating and perilous place.With his friend,Sebastian Ayleton, John experiences the terrible plague called the"Pestilence" (the Black Death), and he becomes involved in clashesbetween university factions as well as riots among the townspeople.Whenever he can find time away from his studies, John's favorite placeis the inn of the Kicking Pony.There he and his companions discussthe political and religious issues of the day, and it is with hisfriends that he first shares his growing vision of an English Biblefor all Englishmen to read.In the darkness of medieval England,John's pursuit of truth gleams like a solitary star: the morning starthat promises the sunrise to come.He paved the way for thetheologians of the next century and opened hearts in preparation forthe great Reformation itself.
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Students and staff learn how to use a snarePosted on Dec. 19, 2019
Grouard Northland School students and staff participated in another land-based learning adventure recently! This time, learning how to snare rabbits and squirrels. The experience began with Local Elder…
Teachers experience being a student on Professional…Posted on Oct. 7, 2019
On Friday, October 4th, principal and teachers located in Area 1 - Bishop Routhier School, Hillview School, Gift Lake School, Grouard Northland School, Paddle Prairie School and Susa Creek School gathered…
Rachel Starr appointed Grouard Northland School PrincipalPosted on Aug. 6, 2019
Northland School Division (NSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Starr as Grouard Northland School Principal. Rachel, who has been a Homeroom Teacher and Cree Language Instructor at Grouard…
Air Quality NoticePosted on May. 31, 2019
Attention parents and guardians: We are aware of the air quality concerns in the community. If you decide to keep your child or children home due to air quality concerns please contact the school so…
2019-2020 ECS RegistrationPosted on May. 13, 2019
ECS Registration - May 14, 2019
Numeracy Night at Grouard Northland SchoolPosted on Apr. 3, 2019
Grouard Northland School staff with support from the Area 1 learning team, hosted Numeracy Night for students, parents, and community members on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Everyone in attendance had a…
NSD hosting "What We Heard Community Engagement" at…Posted on Feb. 22, 2018
Northland School Division (NSD) invites parents, community members and staff to a second community engagement "What We Heard" on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Grouard Northland School. The session…
NSD hosting community engagement sessions to discuss…Posted on Jan. 30, 2018
Northland School Division (NSD) is kicking off a series of community engagement sessions next week (February 7, 2018) to discuss education programming and student success. The sessions are part of NSD's…
Employment Opportunity - 1.0 FTE temporary Educational…Posted on Oct. 23, 2017
Employment Opportunity - 1.0 FTE temporary Educational Assistant (PUF)
School Board Trustee Elections information for parents…Posted on Oct. 12, 2017
Do you want to ensure Grouard Northland School students are strong in identity, healthy and successful? Have your voice heard and vote for a school board trustee! School Board Trustee Election Day is…
Grouard Northland School participates in Orange Shirt…Posted on Sep. 28, 2017
On September 27th, the school honoured and brought awareness to the experiences of residential school students by wearing orange t-shirts. Thank you parents and families for your support.
Summer Job OpportunitiesPosted on May. 1, 2017
Check out these opportunities for summer jobs: Grouard Kapaweno Literacy Camp Coordinator Job Posting Apr2017 DRAFT Grouard Kapaweno Literacy Camp Counsellor Job Posting Apr2017 DRAFT
Kindergarten RegistrationPosted on Apr. 27, 2017
Kindergarten Registration
We Need Your Voice!Posted on Apr. 5, 2017
Tansi, Hello! Gord Atkinson, Northland School Division's Superintendent of Schools would like to thank parents, community members, Kapawe'no First Nation members and school staff for providing input during…
Family Fun NightPosted on Apr. 5, 2017
Come and join us at Kapawe'no Community Hall on April 5 from 5-7:30 pm. Family Fun Night
Community Conversation at Grouard Northland SchoolPosted on Mar. 28, 2017
Tansi, Hello! Northland School Division invites parents, community members and Kapawe'no First Nation members to a community conversation Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The purpose of the conversation is to…
Grouard School Times Jan/Feb 2017Posted on Feb. 10, 2017
Grouard School Times Jan/Feb 2017
Community Engagement DiscussionPosted on Jan. 6, 2017
The Government of Alberta is committed to working collaboratively with members of the Northland School Division community to take action and help ensure a positive future for students of the division.…
Christmas Dinner 2016Posted on Dec. 20, 2016
Employment Opportunity - Success Coach WWAHPosted on Dec. 6, 2016
Employment Opportunity - Success Coach WWAH
Temporary Employment Opportunity: Full time Educational…Posted on Nov. 30, 2016
Temporary Full Time Education Assistant II (PUF)
Grouard School Times November 2016Posted on Nov. 17, 2016
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Grouard School Times September 2016Posted on Oct. 3, 2016
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New Principal at Grouard Northland SchoolPosted on Jul. 12, 2016
Northland School Division No.61 (NSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Lemay as Principal of Grouard Northland School. Karen has accumulated a wealth of experience while working for NSD.…
Aboriginal Day 2016Posted on Jun. 22, 2016
This was a great day for the kids. We went down to the Cultural Village where the kids got a chance to try their hand at washing laundry by hand, cooking bannock over a fire and exploring a tipi.
Community Helpers Visit - High PrairiePosted on Apr. 12, 2016
We went to the High Prairie RCMP Detachment. they gave us a tour of the facility, their vehicle and their equipment. The kids loved sitting in the police car vehicle and got to turn on the sirens.…
Community Helpers Visit - Christie's GreenhousePosted on Apr. 6, 2016
Today we took the ECS class and Grade 1 to Christie's Greenhouse. It was an excellent visit. The kids toured the greenhouse. We saw all the new seedlings and got to watch someone transplanting the…
Community Helpers Visit - Freson Bros. IGAPosted on Apr. 5, 2016
Today the ECS and Grade 1s received a comprehensive tour of High Prairie's Freson Bros. IGA. We went behind the scenes and got to see all the hard work that goes into preparing food for us to eat and…
Swimming LessonsPosted on Apr. 5, 2016
We have been going to swimming lessons the last few days. The kids are doing great. It's made a huge difference in even one day. Yesterday a few kids were really afraid to get wet and today, they…
Archery Tournament in EdmontonPosted on Mar. 12, 2016
Students from Grade 4-8 attended the National Archery competition in Edmonton this past weekend. The kids had a great time and did really well for their first year in the Archery Club and their first…
Science Fair 2016Posted on Mar. 10, 2016
Science Fair - The students from grades 1-8 had great displays that held the attention of the ECS class. Thanks to all the parents and judges that help make this a memorable day for the kids.
Beckie Scott Visits Grouard Northland SchoolPosted on Feb. 25, 2016
Beckie Scott - Canada's Gold Medal Cross Country Skier joins Andrew from Ski Fit North to teach the kids a few things about cross skiing.
100 Days of SchoolPosted on Feb. 23, 2016
It was our 100th Day of School. The students had fun with the theme day and enjoyed the variety of numeracy activities organized by the classroom teachers.
January Assembly 2016Posted on Feb. 5, 2016
We had a lot to celebrate this month; birthdays, perfect attendance and classroom recognition awards. We enjoyed rice crispy treats and lemonade together before we returned to class. We enjoyed a lot…
Skating in PeavinePosted on Feb. 3, 2016
We had a great day skating in Peavine. The kids have been getting better and better every time :)
Family Literacy Day - The Teddy Bear PicnicPosted on Jan. 27, 2016
Today was our Family Literacy Day. The teddy bear's invited us to their picnic and we enjoyed different activities in the classrooms. We build bears, listened to the Teddy Bear's Picnic song and read…
Building Challenges, Reading Buddies and Dance in…Posted on Jan. 26, 2016
Building challenges, reading buddies and dancing up a storm in our dance unit. These kids have some moves.
Jammie Day 2016Posted on Jan. 21, 2016
We had a nice cozy day, dressed in our night time best.
Jersey Day 2016Posted on Jan. 15, 2016
Well it was another successful School Spirit Day. Looks like there's a huge Oilers following up in these parts!
Trickster Theater 2015Posted on Dec. 7, 2015
The school is home to some talented actors! Students of all ages recently performed plays at the school with help from Trickster Theatre. The company visited the school to educate and help students create…
Trickster Theatre AssemblyPosted on Nov. 23, 2015
Today, we started working on our Trickster performances. We had an assembly first thing this morning and we had eager participants wanting to join in the fun.
Fire Hall VisitPosted on Nov. 13, 2015
Today, grades K-4 explored the Grouard Fire Hall and had an up close view of the fire trucks and equipment. They even got to use the fire hoses to spray the "fire" with. The kids all received little…
Remembrance Day CeremonyPosted on Nov. 10, 2015
Today several students hosted our Remembrance Day Ceremony. They shared stories of family that served in the wars and explained the meaning of Remembrance Day to the younger students. Great job today,…
Halloween Assembly - Duct Tape the Staff 2015Posted on Oct. 30, 2015
We had a great day today! The kids looked great! We lucked out this year and got to duct tape two people to the wall this year! The lucky winners were Edward Chalifoux and Don Tessier! It was great fun…
October Assembly 2015Posted on Oct. 29, 2015
Lots to celebrate this morning. We had many awards to hand out, from perfect attenders to academic achievement awards. Lots of smiles as we celebrated their good work!
Twin Day 2015Posted on Oct. 16, 2015
We had a great day today with Twin Day and the Cake Walk. Thanks for all the support! Have a look at our cuties!
Meet the Staff NightPosted on Oct. 9, 2015
Come meet your child's teacher and school staff. Hope to see everyone there!
Duct Tape the Staff to the WallPosted on Oct. 5, 2015
It's that time of year again for the students to pick their favorite staff member so they can duct tape them to the wall! Students and staff bring in their change and put their money in the jar of the…
Terry Fox Run 2015Posted on Oct. 2, 2015
We had a great turn out for our Terry Fox Run on Friday. Lots of family showed up to join in on the walk and the students made donations for us to send to the Terry Fox Foundation. A great way to end…
Orange Shirt Day 2015Posted on Sep. 30, 2015
A huge thank you to all the parents that help their children find something to wear today; it was a sea of orange. Pretty much all of our staff and students wore orange t-shirts or found something to…
Community Engagement Open HousePosted on Aug. 24, 2015
Come join us for our first Community Engagement event of the year. The open house will be on Thursday, August 27th from 11-2. See you there!
New PrincipalPosted on Jul. 14, 2015
Grouard Northland School is pleased to introduce Shelly Hamelin as its new Principal. Shelly is no stranger to Northland School Division. After graduating from the University of Lethbridge in 1998, she…
Positive Literacy Results for Northland SchoolsPosted on Jun. 30, 2015
Northland School Division No.61's (NSD61) long term vision for the division-wide Literacy Initiative is coming to fruition after three years. Gail Sajo, Literacy Supervisor, presented the latest progress…
Grade 9 Graduation CeremonyPosted on Jun. 19, 2015
Tonight family and friends gathered to celebrate with this year's Grade 9 graduates.
ECS GraduationPosted on Jun. 13, 2015
Today was the day the ECS graduated from kindergarten and are on their way to Grade 1! It was a beautiful event with a surprise visit from Sparkie the Fire Dog. He came to present a special award…
Grade 1 & 2 Trip to High PrairiePosted on Jun. 10, 2015
On June 10, 2015 the grade 1 &2 class spent a fun filled day in High Prairie, for an end of year adventure. First we had lunch at Kentucky Fried Chicken, went to the park and spent and hour swimming…
Grade 1 & 2 trip to the Bird Conservatory in Slave…Posted on Jun. 9, 2015
On June 09, 2015 the Grade 1&2 class went on a field trip to the Slave Lake Bird Conservatory. We spent an afternoon of touring the bird banding lab, going on a nature walk, roasting hotdogs and learning…
Northland Games 2015 - The GamesPosted on May. 29, 2015
It was a great day in Grouard and the kids had a lot of fun competing in the various events. Big thank you to everyone that showed up and help us out today!
Robotics Competition - Fort McMurrayPosted on May. 23, 2015
On May 23rd students from Grouard Northland School and Peerless Lake joined students in Fort McMurray for a robotics competition. The mats used in practice were very different from the mats used in…
Northland Games 2015Posted on May. 20, 2015
A signature event for Northland School Division No.61 (NSD61) is just around the corner! May 29th marks the 28th edition of the Northland Games! Hundreds of athletes will travel to compete in the regional…
Summer Reading ProgramPosted on May. 19, 2015
"The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go." –…
Hatching Chickens in the ClassroomPosted on May. 7, 2015
For the last 21 days we have been incubating chicken eggs. The kids have taken turns turning the eggs and making sure the incubator has been doing its job by keeping them warm. The children have become…
School Bus Driver Appreciation DayPosted on May. 4, 2015
The Student Transportation Association of Alberta's has declared May 4th, 2015 "School Bus Driver Appreciation Day". Join us in recognizing and celebrating our hard working, dedicated School Bus…
Indigenous Youth Science and Traditional Knowledge…Posted on Apr. 28, 2015
The Faculty of Native Studies - University of Alberta is co-hosting a Traditional Knowledge - Science Fair with Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta, and the Treaty 6 Confederacy. The vision of the fair…
Early kindergarten Registration and ScreeningPosted on Apr. 23, 2015
We will be holding an Early Kindergarten Registration and Screening night on April 29th from 5-7 pm. Hope to see you there.
Regional Spelling Bee 2015Posted on Apr. 21, 2015
Schools across Northland School Division are busy preparing for the Regional Science Fair! Bishop Routhier School in Peavine Métis Settlement will once again host the event on Monday, April 27, 2015.…
Author to Visit GrouardPosted on Apr. 15, 2015
Eric Walters has traveled to so many different areas of the world so he knows about the different worldviews and can give that sense of realism in his stories. They are so realistic you feel as though…
Attendance Improvement Initiative Awareness CampaignPosted on Apr. 7, 2015
The Attendance Improvement Initiative - 'Every Day Counts' Awareness Campaign runs from April 6-10, 2015. Click here to listen to our radio advertisements and learn more about the Attendance Improvement…
ECS' Teddy Bear PicnicPosted on Mar. 31, 2015
After finishing a month long unit on bears, we had a Teddy Bear Picnic. The kids loved it!
Pajama Day 2015Posted on Mar. 31, 2015
We had a great turnout on Pajama Day. Some of our kids even brought their teddy bears!
KTC/NSD61 Robotics Tournament UpdatePosted on Mar. 25, 2015
Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council (KTC) and Northland School Division are hosting the 1st Annual KTC/NSD61 Robotics Tournament! This Kindergarten to grade 12 event is scheduled for March 28, 2015at Back…
St. Patrick's DayPosted on Mar. 17, 2015
St. Patrick's Day at school brought out lots of shades of green. The students and staff looked great!
Substitute Teachers' Appreciation WeekPosted on Mar. 9, 2015
Northland School Division No.61 (NSD61) takes this opportunity to thank substitute teachers for their valuable service to students, staff, schools, parents and community members. "In times of illness,…
Skating in PeavinePosted on Mar. 4, 2015
We have been going skating in Peavine. We have been a few times now, and the kids are getting really good at skating. For some kids, this is has been the first time they have gone skating and even by…
Photography ContestPosted on Mar. 4, 2015
A reminder that the Northland School Division Photography contest deadline is this Friday. Click here for details about the contest and how to submit a photo!
Community Conversations: Guiding Principles for an…Posted on Mar. 2, 2015
Alberta Education is holding community conversations to develop guiding principles for an amended Northland School Division Act. To support attendance, there will be events in five communities within…
Pink Shirt Day 2015Posted on Feb. 25, 2015
The kids came out in droves of pink! They looked so good and left little messages around the school for people that they appreciate! The kids had lots of great things to say about their school mates,…
Twin DayPosted on Feb. 20, 2015
Twin Day was a great day. Lots of smiling happy faces today!
Have your say in EducationPosted on Feb. 17, 2015
Parents have a direct impact on education and that's why Grouard Northland School is asking for their support. We will be contacting parents to complete the annual Accountability Pillar Survey by February…
Travel Club - England and Rome 2017Posted on Feb. 4, 2015
We are going to England and Rome in 2017! The trip is open to students currently in the Grades 4-7. For more details, join us at our Parent Meeting on Wednesday, February 18th @ 7 pm. Hope to see…
Grouard Northland School recognized by Alberta MilkPosted on Feb. 3, 2015
Club Moo, Alberta's school milk program, started in 1985 and has grown from 9 schools the first year to 340 schools today! Alberta Milk recognizes schools that reach major participation milestones!…
Grade 3/4 Science Experiment - Making Crystals with…Posted on Feb. 2, 2015
Today the big reveal happened in Ms. Kristel's Grade 3/4 class. The kids made two types of crystals; sugar and Borax, so no taste testing today!
National Literacy NightPosted on Jan. 27, 2015
We had a great time at Literacy Night last night. We read the book "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch. Then we enjoyed a few activities afterwards.
Family Literacy DayPosted on Jan. 26, 2015
We are hosting a Literacy night starting at 6PM! Come on over to the school with your children to enjoy some fun family activities and read "Love You Forever"!
Christmas ConcertPosted on Dec. 17, 2014
The Christmas Concert is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. Please have students in their classes by 4:45. Christmas dinner will follow. Hope to see everyone there.
School Spirit DaysPosted on Dec. 12, 2014
Throughout t the school year, our student council and staff put on a variety of school spirit days. So far, we have already had Crazy Hair Day, Jersey Day and Pajama Day. It's been a blast. Click…
December FunPosted on Dec. 8, 2014
It' s that time of year, classes are busy preparing for our annual Christmas Concert. Along with the concert preparations teachers have special activities for the kids; making gingerbread men, gingerbread…
Grouard Thunderbirds vs. High Prairie RCMPPosted on Dec. 5, 2014
The High Prairie RCMP were invited to play a friendly game of basketball vs. our grade 5-9 students. The game was intense and was close from beginning to end. The students from the other grades cheered…
Halloween CarnivalPosted on Oct. 30, 2014
This year, the ECS class put on a Halloween Carnival and it was very successful. We had a great turn out and everyone really seemed to have fun! Thanks for everyone's support and time.
Culture Camp - Marten Lakes 2014Posted on Oct. 22, 2014
This week, we all had an opportunity to explore our roots out a Marten Lakes. We sang songs, and went on a Scavenger Hunt and learned about prairie chickens. It was a great day(s).


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On September 12, 2013, the City of Helotes adopted Ordinance No. 509. The ordinance allows for the implementation of a 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) within the City and it's extra-territorial jurisdiction.
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With the hustle and bustle of life keeping us in an ever-increasing flurry – what needs to get done, who needs to be where – this time of year can lose a bit of its magical luster as we get older and slip into the robe of responsibility that is adulthood and parenthood.
We carry that magic around with us well after childhood. It might not always be so easy to see as we grow older and our focus finds itself divided among so many other things than we concerned ourselves with as children (though several years ago, I did spend winter wearing a Macy's "Believe" button on my coat), but it's still there, even if below the surface. It's in the smiles on our faces, the kindness in our hearts and minds, and our actions to others – now, and hopefully all through the year.
So when a child, all but the age of six, starts asking questions on just how Santa Claus can do all he does, I admit, I started to wonder if the magic of the holidays season was already beginning to fade away from our household. I was feeling crushed.
When what, to our wondering eyes did appear, but a tiny little gnome, but no reindeer.
Not long after the questions began to arise from our oldest, our family returned home from an evening story time at Barnes & Noble and there, sitting in our living room, was a small gnome. With him was a note, explaining to us that some of Santa's elves were doing reconnaissance work in the area and dropped off this little gnome, who wanted some visiting time with a good family. Unlike those elves on shelves we hear so much about, the note explained that gnomes aren't the mischievous types or cause trouble. Instead, they just like to play hide and seek, careful not to move when we humans are around, but often enjoying finding places to hide out until we can find them.
Though his stay is only temporary until he hops a ride back to the North Pole with Santa, the little guy, whom our kids named Rex, has reinvigorated the energy and magic of the holiday in our home. Since his arrival, our kids awake, anxiously looking forward to what funny places Rex found to hide in overnight. Together, we share in the silliness, the laughs, and somehow, this little guy has very simply brought back a bit of magic to all of us, and made many of the questions of weeks past fade away.
Thanks, Rex. We owe you big time for the visit.
With the crisp, cool weather of autumn in full swing, and the chilly frost of winter preparing to make its way in (if it hasn't already), I absolutely love the coziness of this time of year. Hunkering down inside the house, watching the leaves blow by the front windows (and later the snow fall to the ground), some festive music on the radio or programming on the television, and a good drink in hand to sip on while soaking it all in.
Yes, I sound like one of my favorite Onion articles about Mr. Autumn Man making his triumphant and cliched return, but that's okay.
All that in mind, I have to admit, that one beverage I miss having in my hands as I hunker down is a nice glass of beer.
For those of you who aren't tired of hearing about my low-to-no carb and added sugar diet in an effort to bring my cholesterol down, it has meant that beer, like much else, has been off the menu the past several months. I've instead been having an occasional glass of red wine, which I enjoy, but it admittedly is an entirely other animal.
So, this season, I've picked up a new favorite as I enjoy all the cliches of the season – hot apple cider. When the kids go to bed and I'm attempting, post-our nighttime responsibilities (because let's face it, when those kids finally fall asleep, it's a shotgun start to get anything done around the house or next-day prep we couldn't get to earlier), I've been pouring myself a mug of apple cider and popping it in the microwave for a good two minutes so that it's nice and piping hot for a little bit of time on the couch decompressing with the window, the TV, some music, or even a little silence.
Hot cider with spices, known as Wassail goes back centuries to Europe, a yuletide tradition.
My own transition from beer to cider as my indulgent beverage of choice seems to be in direct opposite to their paths (especially that of hard cider) in early America, where, according to the Smithsonian, the once popular apple beverage (popular with and easier to make for colonists and settlers than beer because barley was harder to grow in New England), was eventually dwarfed by waves of Germans and eastern Europeans settling in the midwest where an easier environment to grow barley in, and their own love of the brew, brought beer across the pond in a more robust way.
So while I admit to some longing for an Oktoberfest or Winter Ale as we move into this chillier holiday season, I'll stick with it, saving the beer in the fridge for company and keep substituting a nice steaming mug of apple cider when that cold winter craving (and weather) comes a calling.
The crinkle of leaves, the windy nights.
You can go ahead and enjoy all the pumpkin spice whatever you like. I've never been a fan of pumpkin other than decoratively.
For me, other than the aesthetics of a neighborhood or roadways lines with multi-colored leaves, the thing I look forward to the most this time of year is Halloween specials. I'm not a horror movie guy, so Jason, Freddy, the rest of you will have to sit this one out. The old, original Universal crew of Dracula, Frankenstein and friends? Okay, those I'll get behind. And maybe one day I'll talk about the wonder that is Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. Or how I have to watch Arsenic & Old Lace with Cary Grant at least once a season.
But beyond those, there's something I really, really dig this time of year on the same level of those classics, and that's watching family-friendly Halloween specials with the kids. I love it. Absolutely love it and look forward to it every year. Sometimes it's a weekend, nighttime treat with a big bowl of popcorn for all of us and some apple cider to sip on. Or, it's just a spur of the moment afternoon viewing because it's Autumn and why not?
Either way, Fall and Halloween specials with the kids are my bag, and I wanted to pass along some of my personal favorites to recommend for anyone looking for some non-scary, but intensely entertaining treats for the eyes of your little ones, or even just you.
So, let's hope into this leaf pile of nostalgia and spooks, shall we?
Silly Symphonies – The Skeleton Dance
The Skeleton Dance, a Walt Disney short from 1929, in all its black and white glory, is simply that – a group of skeletons that come out of the cemetery when the sun goes down and dance the night away, with macabre music made on their very own bones.
Mickey Mouse in Lonesome Ghosts
Lonesome Ghosts is a 1937 Disney short featuring Mickey, Donald, and Goofy as ghost hunters tricked into an old house by a group of mischievous ghosts looking for some entertainment. This one, in full-color, is another Disney classic.
If you possibly get iffy at times about the use of firearms in old cartoons, as I tend to be a bit wary of, know Mickey does bring a shotgun with him into the home. Standard for cartoons of the day, it's good to know upfront should you want to put it into both a historical and safety context for any young ones, as I've tried to while we enjoy. Or, if unlike me, you don't care about that sort of thing, then enjoy all on its own.
Donald Duck in Trick or Treat
Capping off the Disney trio is my favorite of the three – Trick or Treat from 1952, featuring Huey, Dewey and Louie enlisting the help of a witch named Hazel (voiced by the late, great voiceover legend June Foray) for some Halloween comeuppance against their Uncle Donald, who proves to be the worst uncle in the world with the tricks he plays on the boys.
The opening and closing song of "Trick or Treat" will get stuck in your head, but it's so much fun to sing, you won't mind.
Halloween is Grinch Night
I'm always intrigued by the fact that the Grinch was one of Dr. Seuss' most popular characters, but only appeared in that one published tale when he stole Christmas. Other than that, he's been relegated to screen appearances, perhaps fueled by the adage about small doses. With its typical Seussian rhymes, it focuses on a young Who from Whoville who confronts the Grinch on Halloween/Grinch Night in an effort to stall him from making it to Whoville and scaring the entire population.
There's familiar canine companion Max, and a lot of bizarre, surreal elements during the scare-sequence that might seem like something out of a Dali painting brought to life, but in the end, this sing-song tale of facing your fears is a fun Halloween romp that was actually written by Dr. Seuss himself! Minus Karloff this time around, Hans Conried, a familiar face to TV audiences in the 50s/60s and prolific voice-over actor, brings his refined diction to the titular Grinch.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Come on, does this one really need much of a write-up? This one has been a classic for decades.
Though no matter how many years go by, you can't help but ask why this group of kids are so incredibly mean to poor Charlie Brown (and in this case, Linus, too).
Linus waits in the pumpkin patch for the Great Pumpkin to arrive on Halloween night, while the rest of the Peanuts gang go trick-or-treating in ghost costumes, where ol' Chuck gets nothing but rocks. While yes, moments in it serve as a great reminder to not be so mean to people (what is your problem all the time, Lucy?!) the classic animation and characters still make it a fun tradition each and every year.
Curious George Halloween Boo Fest
I refer to this as a contemporary classic and it's quickly become one of my staples of the fall season.
Seriously. I will watch this whether kids are in the room or not. And it's not just because the Man in the Yellow Hat is my spirit animal.
Taking place primarily at the Man's country house (my favorite setting for the PBS Kids Curious George TV series, which alternates between their city apartment and the man's family home in the country), George is intrigued by the neighborhood tales of No-Noggin, the scarecrow whose head disappeared years and years ago and now comes back at Halloween to kick off people's hats and take them as his own.
Great songs, great characters, and just enough spooky Halloween atmosphere without being scary, this has become such a favorite of mine that when it recently came off of Netflix, I had to go out and buy a copy on DVD so we could have it.
So there's your homework this season. To enjoy some fun viewings with your little ones or on your own that still stand the test of time in my opinion and are the perfect on-screen companion to the month of October.
Grown-Up Bonus Viewing: Send the kids to bed and delight in all the kitsch of 1970s pop culture with the Paul Lynde Halloween Special, where Mr. Center Square himself guffaws his way through a haunted castle with Margaret "Wicked Witch of the West" Hamilton at his side and cameos by everyone from Betty White, to Florence Henderson, to KISS and H.R. Puffenstuff's Witchiepoo.
It's been a big week in our household.
It was my wife's birthday, which required a little detour from our plans to go out to dinner as a family due to authorities searching for an armed suspect in the wooded areas outlying our neighborhood.
So, we ate at home, Meg insisting upon cooking a delicious dinner of breaded chicken, broccoli and mac and cheese, despite my offer and attempts to cook dinner myself. (Though admittedly, she's a much better cook than I could ever hope to be). I gave the kids baths while she got dinner underway and we kept abreast of the events unfolding outside (a shelter in place was activated for the neighborhood and surrounding area, advising us all to stay indoors) via a scanner app on my phone.
Dessert was provided in the form of a yellow birthday cake with chocolate frosting (Meg's favorite) courtesy of her sister who baked it and dropped it off the night prior. And I had taken the kids birthday shopping over the weekend, so presents were already on hand. A few candles later and we had our own little birthday party amid the chaos going on nearby, and an impending storm to boot!
In the end, it probably worked out for the best, as our little lady of one year was a cranky-pants and our little guy of four years was in that over tired-loopy-careless-so I don't pay attention to anything around me at all mode, so a restaurant night with the two of them may not have panned out so well.
The kids were excited to unveil their gifts, which they picked out themselves – a scarf, an adult coloring book ("To calm you," the little guy told her) and a book on Thomas Jefferson ("Because I know you like history, and books, and Thomas Jefferson's your favorite president," he explained) and a copy of Mike Nesmith's new autobiography and the accompanying CD from me.
The evening wound down with the storm on its way out of the area, not as strong as once predicted and everyone settling in for the night after an evening of excitement, both good and uneasy (they still hadn't located the suspect, who disappeared into some swampland and authorities having to pull out as the strongest part of the storm rolled in).
And believe it or not, that wasn't even the biggest dose of excitement for our week. We had one other bit of energy running through the household as we told the kids, and then friends, that this Fall we'll be welcoming yet a third little one to our home, outnumbering parents but making for an equal cat to kid ratio.
So how about that?
I know. Sometimes I question our sanity too. 🙂
The adventure continues!
This past Valentine's Day, our son and daughter each got cards in the mail from their grandparents. Inside our son's card was a ten dollar bill. He immediately became very excited, with a wide smile and look of excitement on his face. I imagined that images of a new action figure or some type of toy was dancing through his head.
He pulled the money from the card, his smile still ear to ear, looked at Meg and I and said "I know exactly what I want to do with it!"
Here it comes. We braced ourselves for whatever store he's earmarked this for already.
"I want to donate it to someone who doesn't have a lot of money so that they can use it."
Flabbergasted. The only way to explain our reaction as we stood there taking in the response that we completely did not expect.
Don't mistake my surprise for anything but, as despite my shock, Meg and I were so incredibly proud to realize this is where our little guy's heart lies. Trips down the toy aisle, looking through store ads, or the ubiquitous little mini catalogs that seem to come with many of his Imaginext action figures could often make us think that's all he thinks about, point to each one he wants (and it's usually the equivalent of, oh, all of them).
But here, faced with the reality of cash in his hand, he wanted to give it away, to help someone less fortunate than he and it meant the absolute world to see.
Altruism is defined as the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
During a 2008 talk at Stanford University, Michael Tomasello, co-director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany discussed about his research on "processes of social cognition, social learning and communication, and language in human children and great apes" and very notably, the idea of altruism and its natural occurrence in children.
According to Tomasello, children have an almost instinctual desire to help, inform and share, doing so without expectation or the desire for a reward.
"There is very little evidence in any of these cases that children's altruism is created by parents or any other form of socialization," Tomasello said during the discussion as chronicled by the Stanford Report.
As the children grow older, though, their spirit of cooperation becomes shaped by how they judge their surroundings and perceive what others think of them. As they become more aware of what's around them, Tomasello says they also become more worried about what it means to be a member of a group.
"They arrive at the process with a predisposition for helpfulness and cooperation," he said. "But then they learn to be selective about whom to help, inform and share with, and they also learn to manage the impression they are making on others – their public reputation and self – as a way of influencing the actions of those others toward themselves."
In contrast, Tomasello's studies showed that apes were in it mostly for themselves. Undergoing similar experiments as the children were, the apes had the ability to work together and share but instead chose not to do so. He says that while a child's sense of guilt or shame might guide a decision to share candy with another child who helped them get it, the apes had no qualms about working with another to get a piece of food and then keeping it to themselves.
According to Tomasello, human beings have a sense of "we," a shared purpose, a bond that he says explains even simple social norms such as what makes it rude to walk away from an activity with another person without any type of advance warning.
"This sense that we are doing something together – which creates mutual expectations, and even rights and obligations – is arguably uniquely human even in this simple case," Tomasello said.
Uniquely human. Yet it's amazing how many of us, so uniquely human in our altruism at that early age, have it fade away as the years go on, focused more on how any given situation, person, or the world, can benefit us, rather than those around us. I think that we're all guilty of it.
So what do we do? How do we help a child maintain that sense of heart and generosity? How do you foster it now so that they can keep it as they continue to age? And is there a way to turn back the dial on ourselves and shed the selfishness that for some come with age?
I have no idea. I wish I knew the answers.
What I do know, though, is how proud Meg and I are of the boy he is today and have no doubt he'll continue making us proud for many years to come.
So here we are. Halfway through the winter season here in the northeast, the holidays over, the decorations all put away (minus the red and white lights out in front of our house that seem to nag at me whenever I see them yet never call to me with the urgency needed to get my butt outside and take them down), and a new year has begun.
I know I can't be the only one who deals with feelings of a letdown post-holidays. In fairness, though, I fully admit I reach a point over the holidays when I've had my fill of everything – festivities, openings, family gatherings, the clutter, all of it, and want back to the normalcy and routine of the rest of the year. So let me make that part perfectly clear from the get-go.
I think you know what I mean, right? When it's all over, you're stuck cleaning up, putting everything away, in some cases finding room for additional things in the house (especially if you have kids).
I mean, sure, you might catch a great post-holiday sale (net lights for under 3 bucks?! Ornaments for under a buck? A nice wreath for under 4 bucks?!) and be ahead of the game for next year at a fraction of the cost.
But taking out those things, there always seems to be something else…something intangible about the way the season changes once the holiday ends. Call it wishful thinking, call it hopelessly optimistic, but no matter the year, no matter what's going on in the world, it always seems, when the days countdown to the holiday, all those elements of the season just somehow seem to come together and create that perfect stew known as the Christmas spirit.
It's a feeling, seen in every smile, every snowflake, every Christmas light you pass on the street.
And then, in a flash, it's all gone.
Then it's back to the grind and with it, there's something just a little…different about the attitudes in the air.
I certainly don't want Christmas every day. For that, I refer you, as I do my son when he starts wishing it was every day, to the first tale in the Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas special. In it, Huey, Dewey and Louie's wish for Christmas every day is granted and when they wake each day, it's Christmas morning. And boy do they get sick of it really fast.
What makes it so special is gone.
But what about that invisible something? Is it only special as well because we don't get the best of each other all the rest of the year, even if we want to?
Is it possible to bottle it for the rest of the year?
I dunno.
It makes me think of a song from 1978's Christmas Eve on Sesame Street – a special we break out every year that still remains one of my favorites. It's lyrics, perhaps, sum up the best way to to maintain the spirit the other 364 days. How to, Keep Christmas with You, so to speak.
When Christmas time is over and presents put away, don't be sad
There'll be so much to treasure about this Christmas day and the fun we've had
So may happy feelings to celebrate with you
And, oh, the good times hurry by so fast,
But even when it's over there's something you can do to make Christmas last
Keep Christmas with you
All through the year,
When Christmas is over,
You can keep it near.
Think of this Christmas day
When Christmas is far away.
Keep Christmas with you
All through the year,
When Christmas is over,
Save some Christmas cheer.
These precious moments,
Hold them very dear
And keep Christmas with you
All through the year.
Christmas means the spirit of giving
Peace and joy to you,
The goodness of loving,
The gladness of living;
These are Christmas too.
So, keep Christmas with you
All through the year,
When Christmas is over,
Save some Christmas cheer.
These precious moments,
Hold them very dear
And keep Christmas with you
All through the year.
It's that time of year for many.
Decorations go up, lights strewn around the house, frantic attempts to finish shopping in time, and that age-old question "what do you want for Christmas?"
It's an answer that in youth came with ease. I see it in our son with how easily he rattles off a few ideas whenever anyone asks him what's on his Christmas list (and, we, the killjoy parents reminding him there's such a thing as too much). But I get it. I was there once right where he is, where the possibilities were endless and exhilarating.
As time goes on though, I find myself puzzled when asked that question by a relative getting ready to do some holiday shopping. I rarely have an answer. Even as an adult, in the past, there's been books, or a nice sweater or shirt. But, the more time that passes, the more I really and truly find myself wanting nothing.
Scratch that. Wanting nothing but the chance to just get together, have some good food, some good company, and spend time with people.
I know. It's a cliche. A total Christmas commercial cliche.
Maybe it's a sign of age. Or maybe it's a sign that I'm becoming quite boring (if I was ever really interesting to begin with), but whatever it may be, it has become what I look forward to the most at the holidays.
It may sound naive, it may sound cliche, but I'll gladly take it. No wrapping required.
"You really have built yourself a wonderful life."
For a lot of folks, the end of a year is a bit of a refresher, closing out the bad of the previous 365 days while welcoming the good and the potential of the year ahead. But it can also be quite a time of reflection, looking back at the year that's coming to an end and seeing how far our lives have come from the year before, the year before that, the decade before that, and so on.
Relatively recently, as a friend and I were catching up on life, and what was going on, including the birth of my daughter this past Fall, the incredible growth of my son, now 3, and what both my wife and I had been up this past year (from family outings and projects, to fixing up our little home, her increased freelance writing gigs, my baby steps into some publishing), my friend looked at me and said, very casually "you really have built a wonderful life for yourself."
And he's right.
It's the kind of thing that I don't take stock of as often as I really should. I've admitted in the past to what a list-maker I am – constantly setting multiple goals each day and mentally flogging myself for not accomplishing all of them. Always looking to what the next project or accomplishment can be. Whether it's another attempt at trying to sell a script, a job pursuit, a house hunt. It's always something. Some, next attainable goal, leaving little to no time to reflect on how much I really do already have.
When I met this friend roughly ten years ago, I was in my mid-20s. I was fresh off a delayed graduation from college, living at home, trying to cut it art-wise as a low-budget indie filmmaker, and working a quality control job at a factory with my eyes set on journalism.
Needless to say, my life's changed quite a bit in those past ten years. I left the Quality Control Job at the factory, landing an entry-level reporter job at a weekly paper. That led to a full-fledged reporter job at the daily paper soon after, leading into a foot-in-the-door job doing digital media/web content for a local television news station. That in itself then led to various positions over the years, from assignment editor, assistant news director, a reporter, and a new anchor. It was a long journey over almost a decade, but the experiences along the way were, despite the struggles within, what was dreamed off as I sat doing quality control forms back in the day. And during my tenure in news, I re-sparked my love of the theatre by getting involved in community theatre productions, meeting the woman who'd become my wife, bought a house, got married, and had our first child.
I'd leave news for a job on the professional side of academia, keeping my feet in the creative pool through pieces for this blog, various websites, and the occasional TV appearance on Mass Appeal, one of my favorite stops in New England, to pal around with hosts Ashley and Seth and some mid-morning Dorky Daddy life tips.
I'd see the publication of my first comic book series, which, as a fan of comics most of my life, is still an incredible feeling, to hold one's own work, tangibly, in their hands.
This year we welcomed our second child, our daughter, to the world, and nothing beats coming home to see her crack a smile and the open arms of my son, who can make you feel like you've been gone an eternity with the welcoming hug upon arrival.
In those 10+ years, I went from drowning in credit card debt to not owning a single credit card. Sure, the student loan debt is still there, but it's paid on, steadily, and more than the minimum amount, every month, chipping away as best I can.
The day job isn't always perfect. But then, very few jobs are, am I right? Neither was my career in news, no matter how much I miss the work at times.
Yes, there are bills. There will always be bills. Yes, the small house that was perfect for the two of us seems a bit cramped with us, two kids and three cats. But that too will eventually change over time.
You catch my drift, I think.
So much time can be spent focusing on what we feel has to be accomplished next, that we don't step back and see just how far we've come.
And man, I feel I've come a damn long way.
Thanks for the reminder, Clarence. My friend's name isn't Clarence, but it seems appropriate in name-changing to protect the innocent.
Maybe with a new year beginning, I need to make it a point to still maintain goals, but not to allow them to make me lose sight of what wonderful things I already have in this life. Because it will (and already has) go by pretty quick. If you don't realize, respect, and appreciate what you have while you have it, it's going to go by even quicker.
For the past several years (at least since becoming homeowners), I've tried to do something a little different than the standard candy giveaway on Halloween night.
I'm by no means the person handing out toothbrushes or bags of pennies that I sometimes encountered when I was a kid, but I do like to break things up a little bit from the sugary sweets that kids find at so many houses on that night of ghouls.
So, in what has become a bit of a tradition, I hand out comic books to kids coming to our door. Age appropriate, of course.
It began with piles of coverless comics that I would buy in bulk from my local comic book store. Often times they were from the 70s or 80s and had lost much value due to their lack of cover. So, the store was just looking to get them off their hands, selling them in piles for around $2-3.
I couldn't resist. They ranged from talking animals (Disney Ducks, my favorite!) to long-underwear wearing Superman or Batman (the classic derring do-gooders of yesteryear. Not the dark avengers so commonplace today).
And with piles in hand, I would hand out books to kids as they made their way up our front steps.
Another year I was not so lucky to find such coverless treasures, so I would raid 50 cent bins, but that could get pricey. Sometimes I'd just go through piles of comics I didn't want anymore that I knew would take more time and effort to sell than they were worth.
Then, last year, something quite fantastic happened. Comic book companies and distributors got together and following in the steps of the annual Free Comic Book Day (traditionally in May), began offering stacks of full-color mini-comics specifically to be handed out on Halloween in what they call Halloween ComicFest.
Fortunately for me, my local comic shop was participating and for $5 I was able to purchase a pack of 20 comic books to hand out to the ghosts and ghouls at our door. With different titles to choose from, I spent $20 and walked away with four packs. That's four different comic titles totaling 80 books. We were well-stocked and fortunately for me, well-received when kids would come by.
Those kids who didn't care for the comics had a choice of a small, plastic Halloween toy, like a spider-ring or vampire teeth, that my wife had the foresight to pick up.
So, I followed suit this year, with three packs of comics safe for all ages – Archie, Grimmiss Island, and the Boom Studios Halloween Haunt, featuring various short comic stories that are safe for kids but can entertain adults as well. And this year there's 25 comics in a pack, so I got more bang for my buck!
I really recommend it.
And I won't lie. When there's a lull, I tend to sneak a few reads while I'm waiting for the kids.


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Lucky Clovers
Symbol of Hope, Faith, Love, Happiness, Wealth, Health and Luck
Originated from Ireland
Folklore/Superstitions: According to Christian mythology, Eve brought a four leaf clover with her when she was expelled from Paradise. Hence, it is said that anyone lucky enough to be in possession of four leaf clovers has consequently a piece of the blessed Paradise.
The clover was a symbol of rebirth for the Celts, and its return to the landscape signaled the beginning of spring. The shamrock was sacred among the Druids and was frequently used in rituals. Four-leaf clovers, possessing an extra leaf, were even more hallowed: Druids believed carrying one allowed them to see demons and would ward off evil spirits, which is probably the talismanic belief that gave rise to the shamrock's association with luck.
Fun facts: It's often said that Ireland is home to more four-leaf clovers than any other place, giving meaning to the phrase "the luck of the Irish."
There are no clover plants that naturally produce four leaves, which is why four-leaf clovers are so rare. Your chances of finding a four-leaf clover are a measly one in 10,000. It's that rarity that accounts for the luck associated with four-leaf clovers. In other words, you're lucky just to find one, so it stands to reason that more luck will follow.
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The "Vote Against, Not For" Election?
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Racing Queensland has moved to quell unrest following the resignation of two representatives from an industry board.
Barry Taylor and Brad Steele have both resigned from the Queensland All Codes Racing Industry Board which oversees the three racing codes in Queensland.
The resignations could not have come at a worse time with racing officials in negotiations for new wagering rights in Queensland.
The QACRIB has representatives from the three codes and sits above the three other boards which govern racing, harness racing and greyhounds.
There has been behind-the-scenes friction between Taylor, a Townsville solicitor and the QACRIB deputy chairman, and Kevin Dixon, the QACRIB chairman and also chairman of the racing board.
Steele who was on the QACRIB and chairman of the harness board, resigned from both yesterday.
An extraordinary meeting was held at Eagle Farm on Tuesday night.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Michael Byrne, chairman of the greyhound racing board and a member of the QACRIB, reaffirmed support for Dixon.
"The chairmen, boards and Racing Queensland executive have our full backing to pursue their current direction, which is to build a strong foundation for the future of racing in Queensland," he said.
"The Boards have delivered at all levels required and have already delivered positive results for all codes in our first year of operation."
Racing Queensland chief executive Darren Condon said the organisation had made significant progress since the board was elected in May 2013.


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Mamadou Sakho has vented his frustrations at Liverpool on Snapchat after being frozen out of the first-team this season. The 26-year-old France international, who was sent home early from the club's pre-season tour of the United States before rejecting a move to Stoke, has not played for the Reds this season. Speaking ahead of today's visit by Hull, Klopp revealed the centre-back was close to a return to full fitness, but added that it wasn't "how the player feels, it's about how I feel".
However, it would seem Sakho is unhappy with his treatment and said on Snapchat: "Now it's three weeks since I am fit to play games. "I finish all my rehabilitation work. They don't want me to play also with second team lol! Why I don't know. "Still working hard like Scouse Soldier! Still not talking cos (because) I want speak on pitch.. I will speak soon for the people who support me and don't understand the situation. "Still happy to live in my 'Liverpool Country' with my family, hope to have chance to play soon to give my best like I try to do always! "I accept my situation but I can't accept the lie… The fans deserve to know the true! Thanks for your support." Sakho has taken down Snapchat posts.


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"Plug and play" is a description we are now used to, and which we expect as standard from modern tech. But there are certain things we still want- or need- to have an expert execute for us.
Would you, for example, pick up a new car, just collect the keys and drive off? Would you have a gas cooker delivered and connect it yourself to the mains? Do you get your new smart phone and just use it, or do you set up ring tones, screen savers, download specific apps etc?
Sometimes, it pays to have something checked first, and/or the features of a new acquisition explained to you. The same applies to shower toilets, especially if there is no cost involved. It's about getting your full value for money.
For most people, when a shower toilet is installed, it is the first time they have had such a piece of assistive technology. If they did see one at first hand, it was probably months before, and they may have either forgotten some of the key features, or not even be aware of them. And we all know stories of small or large building projects that have not been done quite to standard.
These are all reasons why it pays to have a shower toilet commissioned. It is part of the package, to shows a degree of care above and beyond. And it is proven time and again to be, whilst not a life saver, a life changer.
Firstly, there are a raft of Regulations with which to comply in connecting any fixture to the mains water supply. That includes not only Building Regulations/ building control, but also water regulations (WRAS).And there is a need for application of a degree of common sense.
To cite a real life example, just last week we commissioned a shower toilet to find it had been fitted to the floor using basic wood screws. These will rust, and potentially not be strong enough to hold the toilet in place long term, especially if the WC is being subjected to greater loads than 'normal' if the user is transferring from a wheelchair. Imagine the consequences of the WC tipping or moving as you try to get on or off….
As a user you may have a skin sensitivity, so need the douche warm water set cooler. You may have forgotten how to operate it, or not realise the various techniques available.
Such detail is all addressed in a commissioning visit.
It's the extra peace of mind that the WC is properly fitted, compliant with all relevant Regulations, it has been set up to the user's own personal requirements, and, most importantly, they understand how to use it properly. It means the headaches of return trips to rectify poor workmanship, or explain to the user how the kit works, are minimised.


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- return
- The change in the value of a portfolio over an evaluation period, including any distributions made from the portfolio during that period. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary————The annual return on an investment expressed as a percentage of the total amount invested. Financial Services Glossary
* * *▪ I. return re‧turn 1 [rɪˈtɜːn ǁ -ɜːrn] verb1. [transitive] FINANCE if an investment returns a particular amount of money, that is the amount of profit it makes:
• This high-performing fund has returned 20.8% a year on average over the past decade.2. [transitive] COMMERCE to take a product back to the shop you bought it from to get your money back, or to get other goods in exchange for it:
• Any product purchased from Milo may be returned for a full refund.3. [intransitive] to go back to a previous activity or state:return to
• The mine returned to production in November.
• The striking teachers have now returned to work.4. [transitive] if you return a telephone call, you telephone someone because they have telephoned you:
• The minister didn't return a call asking for comments on the crisis.5. return a cheque BANKING FINANCE if a bank returns a cheque, it refuses to pay it because there is not enough money in the account to do so; = BOUNCE:
• If we have to return a cheque, a charge of £15 will be made.6. return a verdict LAW if a jury in a law case returns its verdict, it says whether it thinks someone is guilty or not[m0] ▪ II. return return 2 noun1. [countable, uncountable] FINANCE ACCOUNTING the amount of profit made from an investment:
• British government bonds have produced a total return of 8.52% so far this month.
• a slump affecting the returns from investmentacˌcounting ˌrate of reˈturn abbreviation ARR accounting rates of return PLURALFORM [countable, uncountable]ACCOUNTING FINANCE the amount of profit made from an investment, measured as a percentage of the value of the assets used in the investmentˌgross reˈturn [countable, uncountable] ACCOUNTING FINANCE TAXthe amount an investment produces before tax is taken off:
• Interest is taxable, so the bond's 7% gross return would be worth 5.6% or 4.2%, depending on the tax rate.inˌternal ˌrate of reˈturn internal rates of return PLURALFORM abbreviation IRR [countable, uncountable] ACCOUNTING FINANCEa measure of the value of an investment, expressed as a percentage and calculated by comparing the profit in a year with the amount that was originally invested:
• The average internal rate of return for the industry is 6.6%.ˌnet reˈturn [countable, uncountable] ACCOUNTING FINANCE TAXthe amount received from a company's activities, an investment etc, after costs have been taken away:
• The higher the total expenses of the fund, the lower the net return to investors.ˌrate of reˈturn rates of return PLURALFORM [countable] ACCOUNTING FINANCEthe amount of profit that a particular investment will make, expressed as a percentage:
• a guaranteed rate of return of 7%2. [singular, uncountable] when someone or something goes back to a previous activity or state:
• Favorable government rates have aided the company's return to profitability.
• the return of petroleum prices to the highest levels since mid-February3. [countable] TAX an official form that is filled in and sent to the tax authorities so they can calculate how much tax is owed:
• Over 12.2 million taxpayers filed federal returns electronically this year.
• allegations that the company had falsified its corporate tax returnˌannual reˈturn [countable]LAW an official statement signed by the directors and secretary of a limited company in Britain, containing details of the company's shares and assets, which must be sent once a year to the Registrar of Companies:
• Every company is required to file an annual return.4. [uncountable] COMPUTING the button that is pressed on a computer keyboard when you have finished typing an instruction; = ENTER:
• Enter the filename and press Return.5. also ˈproduct reˌturn [countable] COMMERCE the act of taking or sending back a product you have bought, in order to get your money back or to get other goods in exchange:
• We accept any return for any reason and will refund or replace the product.
• Our customer service department deals with product returns.[m0] ▪ III. return return 3 adjectivereturn ticket/fare etc a ticket etc that allows you to travel to a place and back again; = round-trip ticket/fare AmE:
• The package includes the return air fare from the UK and accommodation.
* * *Ⅰ.return UK US /rɪˈtɜːn/ verb► [T] ACCOUNTING, FINANCE if a business or an investment returns an amount of money, it produces a profit: »
Last year all 60 branches of the business returned a profit.»
The account is low-risk but returns just 0.5% interest.► [T] COMMERCE to take or send a product back to the company that sold it to you. You usually do this if you want them to replace the product or to give you back your money: »
Customers who return goods must present a receipt to get cash or credit.► [T] to give back money that will not be used or that should not have been paid: »
If the sale does not go through, the agent is obliged by law to return the deposit.»
The department will return any overpayment or set it against your next tax bill.► [T] to phone someone who has called you earlier: »
I left several messages on his answer-phone, but he never returned my call.»
He did not return the multiple messages left on his cell phone.► [I] to go back to an earlier situation or to start doing something again: return to sth »
The refinery may not return to full production until later in the summer.»
Most women return to work at the end of their maternity leave.return to growth/profit »
The business is expected to return to growth next year.● return a cheque — Cf. return a cheque● return a verdict — Cf. return a verdictⅡ.return UK US /rɪˈtɜːn/ noun► [C or U] ACCOUNTING, FINANCE the amount of profit made by an investment or a business activity: »
The program guarantees lenders a return of 10% interest.»
A fixed-rate investment will give you below-average returns.return on sth »
We need to monitor our return on advertising.make/see a return (on sth) »
They need to charge prices of over $20 a barrel in order to make a return.»
If the market improves, we can make a return of $10,000 on our investment.»
a positive/negative returna good/high return »
I want an investment which offers a good return.»
a low/modest return»
produce/offer/yield a return► [C or U] COMMERCE a product that is returned to a company because the buyer is not satisfied with it, or the act of returning products to a company: »
An error in the manufacturing process led to hundreds of returns from dissatisfied customers.»
Check that there is a return policy in case there is a problem with the goods that you buy.► [C] (also tax return) TAX an official document with details of your income that you send to the government tax department each year so that income tax can be calculated: »
It is possible to file your return online.»
When you have submitted your return, the Revenue promises you instant acknowledgement of its receipt.»
complete/do your return► [C or U] a situation in which someone or something goes back to an earlier position or activity: »
a return to profit/growth/stability»
The last year has seen a return to normal in the banking sector.► [U] (also return key) IT the key on a computer keyboard that you press to give an instruction, or to start a new line in a document: »
Type in your name and then press return.► (UK also return ticket) TRANSPORT a ticket for a journey to a place and back again: return to somewhere »
I need a return to Kings Cross Station.● by return (of post) — Cf. by return of post→ See also ACCOUNTING RATE OF RETURN(Cf. ↑accounting rate of return), ANNUAL RETURN(Cf. ↑annual return), GROSS RETURN(Cf. ↑gross return), INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN(Cf. ↑internal rate of return), LAW OF DIMINISHING RETURNS(Cf. ↑law of diminishing returns), NET RETURN(Cf. ↑net return), PRODUCT RETURN(Cf. ↑product return), RATE OF RETURN(Cf. ↑rate of return), SALE OR RETURN(Cf. ↑sale or return)Ⅲ.return UK US /rɪˈtɜːn/ adjective► UK TRANSPORT relating to a journey to a particular place and back again: »
a return journey/ticket/fare
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Return — Re*turn , n. 1. The act of returning (intransitive), or coming back to the same place or condition; as, the return of one long absent; the return of health; the return of the seasons, or of an anniversary. [1913 Webster] At the return of the year … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
return — re·turn 1 vt 1 a: to give (an official account or report) to a superior (as by a list or statement) return the names of all residents in the ward return a list of jurors b: to bring back (as a writ, verdict, or indictment) to an office or… … Law dictionary
Return — Re*turn , v. t. 1. To bring, carry, send, or turn, back; as, to return a borrowed book, or a hired horse. [1913 Webster] Both fled attonce, ne ever back returned eye. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. To repay; as, to return borrowed money. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Return — may refer to:* Return (architecture), the receding edge of a flat face * Return (finance), the financial term for the profit or loss derived from an investment * Tax return, a form submitted to taxation authorities * Carriage return, a key on an… … Wikipedia
return — vb 1 Return, revert, recur, recrudesce are comparable when they mean to go or come back (as to a person or to a place or condition). The same distinctions in implications and connotations are evident in their corresponding nouns return, reversion … New Dictionary of Synonyms
return — [ri tʉrn′] vi. [ME retournen < OFr retourner: see RE & TURN] 1. to go or come back, as to a former place, condition, practice, opinion, etc. 2. to go back in thought or speech [to return to the subject] 3. to revert to a former owner 4. to ans … English World dictionary
return — [n1] coming again acknowledgment, answer, appearance, arrival, coming, entrance, entry, homecoming, occurrence, reaction, reappearance, rebound, recoil, recoiling, recompense, recompensing, recovery, recrudescence, recurrence, reestablishment,… … New thesaurus
Return — Re*turn , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Returned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Returning}.] [OE. returnen, retournen, F. retourner; pref. re re + tourner to turn. See {Turn}.] 1. To turn back; to go or come again to the same place or condition. Return to your father … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
return — ► VERB 1) come or go back to a place. 2) (return to) go back to (a particular state or activity). 3) give or send back or put back in place. 4) feel, say, or do (the same feeling, action, etc.) in response. 5) (in tennis) hit or send (the ball)… … English terms dictionary
return to — index continue (resume), renew (begin again), reopen, resume Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
return — (izg. ritȅrn) m DEFINICIJA 1. sport, v. retern 2. inform. tipka na tipkovnici kojom se prigodom pisanja prelazi u novi red; razmaknica, enter, povratnica ETIMOLOGIJA engl … Hrvatski jezični portal


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Tip: Buy shoes that match your skin tone, it'll make your legs appear longer. 😉
Happy Friday, have a safe weekend.