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SportsBetting Documentation
Follow the instructions below to install and configure your PokaTheme!
In order to install, activate and use SportsBetting child theme, you first need to make sure Poka v3 Theme is already installed on your site. If not, follow the instructions provided in Poka v3 Documentation.
The zip you just downloaded contains all the files you are going to need, in detail:
- SportsBetting child theme
- Documentation
- Demo content
Upload the pokatheme_sportsbettting.zip file which is inside your main zip via the WordPress Admin Panel.
To do so, go to "Appearance" > "Themes" in the menu, then select the "Install Themes" tab at the top of the page. Once you are at this page, select "Upload," then "Choose File" to locate the .zip folder on your computer and select "Install Now."
Once you have installed the theme, you can go back to the "Themes" page in
the WordPress Admin Panel ("Appearance" > "Themes") and select "Activate" SportsBetting child theme.
Importing demo content
If you want to enable one a demo content you have two options. You can either do it automatically or manually. We recommend the automatic option as it is the simplest and fastest, requiring a single plugin installation. Below you can find detailed instructions for both options:
Automatically (Recommended)
- Activate SportsBetting child theme
- Install and activate One Click Demo Import
- Go to Appearance > Import Demo Data and click "Import Demo Data"
- Activate SportsBetting child theme and locate in your zip the folder of the demo content
- Import the content
- Go to Tools > Import and Install WordPress Importer
- Click "Run Importer"
- Choose the .xml from your zip and click "Upload file and import"
- Select your current user as the import author, check "Download and import file attachments" and click "Submit"
- Import widgets
- Install and activate Widget Importer & Exporter
- Go to Tools > Widget Importer & Exporter
- Choose the .wie from your zip and click "Import Widgets"
Contact form (optional)
Each demo contains a contact page with a contact form. If you wish to use this form BEFORE demo import you need to install Contact Form 7
After successful Content Importing
If you imported demo content you will notice that some new pages have been created. The one with the name Homepage has been set as your front page in wordpress options. This is the page you can use for the homepage of your site and you can customize it using all the available shortcodes.
If you haven't imported demo content you can create your own page and then you can set it as "Frontpage" at Settings/Reading "Front page displays" and select "A static page".
After importing demo content if there are any caching issues and you don't see the updated styles you can try updating your visual styles manually from Theme Settings -> Visual Settings and click Update.
Additions and removals compared to Poka v3
Differences in Visual Settings
SportsBetting uses specific styling for header, reviews, review taxonomy and category, which means the following options were removed under "General" Tab:
- Header Style
- Review Style
- Taxonomy Review Style
- Category Style
Bet Tips
SportsBetting adds a new post type called Bet Tips.
Bet Tips custom fields
The affiliate link for the bet tip.
The affiliate link for the bet tip.
The odds of the bet.
The sponsor of the bet.
Starts at
When the bet starts.
Differences in Reviews
SportsBetting adds new fields for Reviews. Below you can find which Review fields were added or removed:
Added custom fields
Free bets promo text (replacing Free spins promo text from Poka v3)
The free bets promo for the reviews.
Removed custom fields
Because SportsBetting uses standard style for Reviews the following options were removed:
- Review style
SportsBetting uses some additional shortcodes. Below you can find shortcodes that were removed, added or replaced:
Added shortcodes
[three_panels news=""]
The shortcode to use if you want to display a three panels news view.
news: The news you want to display. You shoud pass the IDs of the news separated by comma. Example: 12,23,33
[latest_bet_tips num="" cat="" title="" two_cols="" show_all_tips_button="" pagination=""]
Use this shortcode to display the latest bet tips.
num: You can specify a category by it's ID
title: The title for the latest bet tips (default: Latest Bet Tips)
two_cols: Set this true (default: false) if you want to display bet tips in two columns and fit in smaller areas.
show_all_tips_button: Set this false (default: true) if you want to hide "Show all tips" button
pagination: Set this true (default: false) if you want to display pagination
[bet_tips_sidebar num="" cat=""]
Use this shortcode to display the latest bet tips on the sidebar.
num: The number of latest bet tips to display
cat: You can specify a category
[icon_block label="" url="" img=""]
Use this shortcode to create a text block with an optional image and/or link
label: The label of the block
url: Optional url if you want it to link somewhere
img: Optional icon for the block
[latest_videos num="" title="" cat="" videos="" small=""]
Use this shortcode to display the latest videos.
num: The number of latest videos to display (default: 5)
cat: You can specify a category
videos: You can choose specific videos to display
small: Set this to true (default: false) if you want to fit in smaller areas.
[bookmakers_table num="" title="" cat="" sort="" reviews=""]
Use this shortcode to display the bookmakers reviews.
num: The number of bookmakers you want to display (default: 10)
cat: You can specify a category
sort: You can choose how to sort the results ( rating | title | date )
reviews: You can choose specific reviews to display
[subscribe inline=""]
Use this shortcode to display a subscribe form.
inline: Set this to true (default: false) if you want to display an inline form.
Replaced shortcodes
[single_affiliate_freespins] replaced by [single_affiliate_freebets title=""]
A single bet view for your selected review.
title : The title of the Broker box you want to display.


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The wind up mechanism has been fully tested and is in good working condition. When in operation fireman climbs up the ladder. Please do not miss the opportunity to add this to your collection. The toy is all original in very good cosmetic condition...The wind up mechanism is in good working condition... The ladder has most of the wear on the entire toy..
The item "Vintage Marx Japan Tin Litho & Plastic Wind Up Climbing Fireman VG Must L@@K" is in sale since Monday, January 08, 2018. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Vintage & Antique Toys\Wind-up Toys". The seller is "bbrsales" and is located in Ocean City, Maryland.This item can be shipped worldwide.

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Alaska Fish Radio reports that the commercial salmon catch for 2014 will likely be half as much as 2013. Many people might not know this, but pink salmon comprise the largest portion of commercially caught salmon in the state – king salmon the smallest. Pink salmon numbers are expected to be down substantially, with chums, coho and kings dropping – but not as drastically – while sockeye salmon are expected to increase by about 14%.
These projections are for all of Alaska, and it should be noted that king salmon are not targeted in the Kuskokwim commercial fishery – a relatively small number are caught incidentally during the chum and coho commercial fisheries, however. The article notes that there hasn't been a commercially targeted king salmon fishery in the Yukon River for six years.
It should be noted that king salmon numbers are down throughout most of the state, not just the Yukon and Kuskokwim drainages.
AK Fish Radio's report can be found at: http://www.alaskafishradio.com/ak-salmon-catch-projection-for-2014-down-47/
For the full ADF&G report that the AK Fish Radio article was based on go to: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/FedAidPDFs/SP14-10.pdf


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Church Service on 5 July2014 at 11am
The Service was held in St. Peter's as usual at 11am.
The Opening Prayer was given by George Campbell
Announcements were given by George Henderson and included: *Prayers are requested for Victor Francis *there is a card to sign for the 40th Wedding Anniversary of Tom & Judy Harper *The Churches Together Bandstand Service is 13 July in Watford *the Market Harborough Regional Conference is 13 July. You are all welcome to attend but we need numbers for catering purposes *Hilary Buck was ordained an Elder at the Coulsdon Regional Conference *International Prayer Requests include Jenny dietricht, whose recent surgery revealed serious cancer; Sue Lawson has been cancer-free for two years, praise God, but is suffering memory loss and other side-effects of the tratement for the cancer; Willie Mandel has had his parathyroid removed; Mike Rasmussen is to have surgery for cancer and Bernie Schnipper has retired due to ill health with his on-going health struggles. Bernie worked in the churches legal department *St. Peter's church Barbeque is tonight. We are all invited and the cost is £7. There is to be a presentation to Chris Cottee in honour of his 60th Birthday—there is a card at the front to sign
Hymns were led by David Silcox:
Hymn 1. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Hymn 2. Here Is Love, Vast As The ocean
Intercessory Prayerwas offered by Phillip Halford.
Hymn 3. Ancient Words H
ymn 4. I am A New Creation
The Sermon was given by David Stirk on the subject of Communion: The one cup, one loaf, one body speak of Unity. The 'Book' reveals God to us. James 2:14-17 tells us that our works demonstrate your faith. Faith will save you, but if you say you have faith but don't show this by your works, then your faith is dead. You can't show your faith by holding it up for anyone to see, but you demonstrate your faith by your life. Love without works is also dead, and you show your love by your works. By this will all men know that you are disciples, if you have love toward one another. Romans 11:32 says God committed all to disobedience. During the war a men threw himself on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers, but if he had been captured, would he have done the same to save his captors? Jesus did! Romans 5:6-10 God demonstrates in ways that cannot be denied, that he is love, he is grace, he is God. He chooses us rather than the other way around. John 15:16-19. He chose the 12 Apostles, even Judas was hand-picked. John 13:18, and all was planned before creation! Ephesians 1:4 It is in the communion service that we see portrayed for us the love and mercy of God. God demonstrates his love with his works!
The final Hymn was I Sing The Mighty Power Of God after which the Closing Prayer was led by Mike Barlow


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Monday, February 27, 2012
[UPDATED] Blackface sketch gives hallyu a black eye
Oh, dear God! This is 2012, isn't it? There is absolutely no excuse for this kind of thing at all.
It being funny is not an excuse (it's not funny; it's puerile and juvenile). Them portraying comic book characters is not an excuse (the comic book portrayal is itself racist). And certainly being ignorant of how offensive this is to people in a lot of other countries is no longer an excuse.
That last point was already covered (by me and others) in the past. Specifically, I made the point that while some portrayals of black face may indeed be innocent, enough of these cases have hit the fan of global media that they can no longer be construed as innocent, just ignorant. And if you are trying to make your brand loved around the world, as LG is trying to do, and I assume MBC is trying to do with the Hallyu Korean wave, then you have to stop this. Not now, but yesterday.
Other than that, Eat Your Kimchi says pretty much all that needs to be said about this.
Stupid. Stupid Stupid.
Take a look while you can, because if they have even an ounce of smarts to them, MBC will take that down forthwith.
MBC has gotten the message and apologized for this. Meanwhile, Roboseyo has a lengthy post on this as well.
... Sphere: Related Content
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I wasn't able to see the video, but I don't think that Korea has had THAT many incidents of blackface. Even with all the media attention on racism in the U.S., you still hear reports of some anchor or politician (people who should definitely know better) making blatantly racial remarks.ReplyDelete
Korean advertisers/producers are tuned into KOREAN society. A few reports here and there about objection to those ads is not enough to help people understand WHY it is wrong in a meaningful way. As we know, growing up in a racial diverse society does not make one a racially aware person. You can be a white person who grew up in mostly white Malibu or a black person who grew up in mostly black South Central.
I would definitely criticize the Korean media if there was negative programming regarding mixed race Koreans because Koreans grow up with this awareness, but racism toward black people is not really part of Korean history. Koreans in Korea have not had the need for the most part to self-reflect on their racial identity due to its homogeneity. It is ignorance, but may not be the crime that it is made out to be.
Thanks for the post and the link.ReplyDelete


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Joanna Gaines is expecting her fifth child with her husband Chip, so her friends threw her a baby shower over the weekend to celebrate her baby boy's impending arrival. But what do you get for a woman who's already had four children? Instead of going the traditional route, the Fixer Upper host's friends got creative and threw her a book-themed baby shower!
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Portage County District Library Issue #31
Portage County District Library will be appearing on the November 3, 2020 ballot as Issue #31.
We are asking for a 1-Mill, 10-year property tax levy to supplement our operating budget.
What is the current funding situation?
At present, PCDL is one of the only systems in the area that relies solely on state funding. Because we do not currently receive any money from local property taxes, our funding levels are largely decided in Columbus, rather than here in Portage County. Our system currently operates with an annual budget similar to Kent Free Library or Reed Memorial Library in Ravenna, however, instead of one location, we operate five branches, outreach services, and cover a population with roughly five times as many people as those libraries. When you account for our budget and service population, Portage County District Library is the third-worst-funded library in the state of Ohio, ranking 249 out of 251.
Why now?
Because we do not receive any local revenue, our funding levels fluctuate from month to month depending on the money the state takes in from sales and income tax. When those amounts decrease, as they have this year, it has a direct impact on our budget. Similarly, when the state decides to cut funding to libraries, as they did in 2009, we have nothing else to fall back on. This has led to reductions in hours and the closing of library branches. Having never fully recovered from the 2009 cuts, we are out of other options.
Why 10 years?
Our goal is stable and sustainable funding. We want to make sure that we can follow through on our commitments to public service and outreach to the communities we serve. Because of this, we believe 10 years will give us the necessary stability to make long-lasting changes to our services. It is important to note that with a 10-year levy, the amount you pay in year 1 will be the amount you pay in year 10, as the rate will stay the same even as property values increase.
Will this increase my taxes?
Yes. Residents of our service district currently pay $0 in property taxes to support the public library. Therefore, any funding increase will result in an increase in taxes. The annual increase will be $35 for a home valued at $100,000.
What will the library do with the money?
Taking community input into account, our board has identified six priorities in our strategic plan, they are:
• Restoration of hours at all branches
• Purchase of a bookmobile or similar mobile service location
• Providing weekly mobile service to each school district that does not have a branch location
• Doubling the library's current outreach to homebound patrons and assisted living facilities
• Updating and expanding all Library Express service locations to include one in each city or township served by PCDL
• Working with local communities in identifying a location for the establishment of a new branch library


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Organisation: North Central Railway
Location: Allahabad
Tender Value: Rs.32,63,000/-
Due Date: 29-December-2017
Contact: Sr DEN Coord.
Ph No: 0532-2601265
Email: email@example.com
Detail: Manning of unmanned L-xings in in BRN-ETH and HRS-HRF section under ADEN / Track / TDL.
Organisation: Director General Naval Project
Tender Value: Rs.3,19,00,000/-
Due Date: 26-December-2017
Contact: Lt Col B S Grewal
Ph No: 08912577498
Email: email@example.com
Detail: Augmentation of auxiliaries support services bay
Tender Value: Rs.1,48,17,000/-
Due Date: 20-December-2017
Detail: Provision of Washable Apron in Chheoki Station at Platform No. 2 / 3 under ADEN / MZP.
Tender Value: Rs.2,17,225/- -
Detail: Reconditioning of 12 Volt batteries released from various vehicles such as Truck, Canter, Jeep, Fork Lifter, Staff Cars & RRV etc. under Divisional Engineer / Track / North Central Railway, Allahabad.
Tender Value: Rs.4,14,000/-
Detail: Hiring of 01No. Inspection Vehicle i.e. Toyota / Tata Sumo / Scorpio or Tavera in perfect good condition for ADEN / MZP.
Tender Value: Rs.5,50,550/-
Detail: Annual Maintenance Contract and supply of spares required for repair of DRT (USFD Equipment) of Electronics & Engineering Co (I) Pvt Ltd. Mumbai for N. C. Railway, Allahabad division under DEN / Track / NCR/ALD.
Tender Value: Rs.59,62,000/-
Due Date:: 20-December-2017
Detail: Rebuilding of Hume Pipe Bridge No. 486 at Km. 677 / 21-23 with RCC Box under ADEN/ CAR.
Organisation: Central Coalfields Ltd Location: CCL Command Area
Tender Value: Rs.33,41,453/-/-
Contact: AK THAKUR.
Ph No: 06512360716
Email: email@example.com
Detail: Construction of sitting gallery at Gandhi Nagar Colony, CCL, Ranchi
Organisation: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd
Location: RINL visakhapatnam
Tender Value: Rs.10,14,86,566/-
Due Date:: 17-December-2017
Contact: P K Satapathy.
Ph No: 08912518277
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Detail: as per para 1 of NIT
Organisation: Naval Dockyard
Tender Value: Rs.28,50,000/-
Due Date:: 16-December-2017
Contact: Cmde Shailesh S Chitale
Ph No: 08912578000
Email: email@example.com
Detail: Contact Details: MDM, Tel:2816753 Type of Contract Item rate contract based on specification IAFW 2249 and 1779 A Revised 1955 with Schedule A List of Works to be priced by the tenderer. Period of completion Nine months
Tender Value: Rs.1,03,,4,26,74,.00/-
Due Date:: 13-December-2017
Detail: Execution of works in connection with Ardh Kumbh Mela-2019 at NYN-COI station.
Tender Value: Rs.15,89,76,52,.80/-
Detail: Heavy repair of administrative building and old hostel building of IRTMTC and repair to staff quarters by providing toilets bath and PVC over head tank in Subedarganj colony no 1 2 3 etc under ADEN-HQ-II-ALD
Location: RINL, Visakhapatnam
Tender Value: Rs.73,30,077/-
Tender Value: Rs.82,80,000/-
Detail: Provision of Covered Shed and Drainage on LHS No. 20 & 22 between Lusa and Khairahi under ADEN / CAR
Tender Value: Rs.2,56,58,41,.23/-
Due Date: 12-January-2018
Contact: Sr DME.
Ph No: 0532-2560341
Email: email@example.com
Detail: Complete housekeeping work of Manikpur Running Room and provision of 5 KVA DG set along with provision of Coolers for 3 year
Tender Value: Rs.7,06,45,09,.04/
Due Date: 3-January-2018
Ph No: 0532- 2601265
Detail: Combined tender for a ALD MKP Replacement of water supply arrangement at station of ALD MKP section b MKP Provision of terminal maintenance facilities at Manikpur station
Organisation: East Central Railway
Location: Dhanbad
Tender Value: Rs.42,92,799/-
Tender Value: Rs.32,20,000/-
Due Date: 27-December-2017
Detail: Provision of Standard Height Gauge on RUBs in the section of ADEN / MZP.
Tender Value: Rs.3,92,82,19,.75/-
Due Date: 22-December-2017
Detail: Modification of officers club at Railgaon.
Tender Value: Rs.33,19,931/-
Ph No: 0532- 2560341
Detail: Transportation of Line Boxes of Diesel loco Pilots of passenger/ Goods Train from locomotives to nominated places and back to locomotives at COI for the duration of 03 Year.
Tender Value: Rs.10,49,931/-
Due Date: 12-December-2017
Contact: Mechanical
Ph No: 0532-2223341
Email: email@example.com
Detail: Hiring of Piecemeal Vehicles (AC and Non AC) for the officers of NC Railway Allahabad, visiting New Delhi for 12 months.
Organisation: Central Coalfields Ltd
Location: CCL,Command Area
Tender Value: Rs.56,08,980/-
Contact: AK Thakur
Detail: WBM Road from check post No.01 to Raham at Magadh project of M-A Area
Tender Value: Rs.40,03,250/-
Detail: Providing and fixing sprinkler for Y-Road at Amrapali OCP 800mtr. Under Magadh-Amrapali Area
Tender Value: Rs.55,32,826/-
Detail: Improvement of (16x3) 48 units (Three Blocks),B type QTR. Upgrading sanitations, kitchen of CISF colony under M-A Area
Tender Value: Rs.84,24,000/-
Detail: Supply of drinking water for 90 days through 78 nos. tractor water tankers project affected families in villages under Magadh OCP and Amrapali OCP under M-A Area.
Tender Value: Rs.2,04,94,216/-
Due Date: 11-December-2017
Detail: Renovation of external drain, sanitation and pipeline at KSP Ph-II Area of BnK Area under Kayakalp Scheme.


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text: Monthly Archives: July 2014 How Homes Are Valued How Homes Are Valued How Homes are Valued Homes are valued a lot like everything else: They are worth what people will pay for them. The Maybach Exelero, the most expensive car in the… Written by Doug Goss July 1, 2014 No Comments About our blog Our agents write often to give you the latest insights on owning a home or property in the local area. Recent Posts 8 Smart Home Technology Trends that Can Save You Money Selling Your Home: 3 Must-Knows Before You List What is a Contingency? Writing a Home-Offer Letter – Is It a Good Idea? Buy a Fixer With an FHA Loan Archives September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 October 2015 July 2015 March 2015 November 2014 July 2014 March 2014


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By Sherrie Norris
Forty years of service to any community effort is a huge milestone, but four decades of service to the High Country and its victims of domestic abuse is an especially great achievement to celebrate.
The party is just days away and will be combined with the annual "Midnight at the OASIS" fundraiser for OASIS, the non-profit organization serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Watauga and Avery Counties since 1978.
The 15th Midnight at the Oasis will be held on Friday, May 18 from 7 – 11 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Inn & Suites in Blowing Rock. The signature event will feature live music by Soul Benefactor with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a Middle Eastern themed food and a cash bar. A photo-booth will be set up to capture those favorite moments throughout the evening. Guests will also have the opportunity to hear success stories from survivors here in the High Country.
One hundred percent of proceeds raised at this event will be used to operate OASIS's confidential, emergency shelter for victims and families fleeing intimate partner violence. As a spokesperson for the organization said, "Working together, we can break the cycle of violence in our community."
OASIS, the acronym for what the organization does best —Opposing Abuse with Service, Information, and Shelter — serves hundreds of clients and children each year. All OASIS services are free and confidential and includes the following: a 24-hour crisis line in English and in Spanish, crisis counseling, temporary, emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, case management services, information and referrals to community resources, legal and medical advocacy, support groups and prevention programs.
Tickets to the event are $40, which includes a commemorative wine glass for attendees.
Sponsorships are still being accepted on gold, silver and bronze levels.
The Meadowbrook Inn is located at 711 Main Street in Blowing Rock.
Tickets are $40 and may be purchased online at oasisinc.org or by sending a check to OASIS, Inc. P.O. Box 1591, Boone, NC 28607.
For more information, call (828) 264-1532.


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So If you log in to Uplay you can get Watch Dogs for free untill the 13th.
I have always wanted to give watch dogs a try but never got round to it so this is my chance!
I got the original for free some time ago - It got a lot of bad press because of the ubisoft "we can't promo a game that actually represents our game" fiasco.
Saying that, the story was a blast - not anything mindblowing that is going to alter your opinion on 3rd person story-based adventure games… but worth playing for the core story - especially if free.
The biggest let down was the interactive multiplayer parts - where people can enter your single player game and try to hack you etc… That never really worked… and I can't imagine it is any better now.
If you haven't played it… I'd say grab it.
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Hello my wonderful people, Kc!! I do hope that my post finds you all perfectly perfect! It's possible! I'm feeling awesome in my life and I want that for all who read this post. There has been a turn around in the weather and I feel positive things coming in my personal life. Springs breeds rebirth (new)! There are so many more opportunities to get out and enjoy this wonderful world of ours when the weather is bright and happy.
I love this time of the year for SL also! There always seems to be so much more to do with all the fairs, hunts, gacha gardens and sidewalk sales. A lot of awesome creators come out and bring their best work for us residents to enjoy and make our virtual lives look and feel that much more fantastic with their creativity! A little side note, it is also an opportunity to see your fellow residents and to possibly meet new people, now that is exciting! I whole heartedly urge you to get out and enjoy SL.
One of the places you can start is at the Anti-Event. I know the name may sound a little put off but what it's really about is finding those out of the box, quirky, crazy, fun and experimental items that you wouldn't typically find on the grid. Such as La Bella Boutique's Cartoon Lipstick. These lipsticks are fabulously fun in 10 luscious colors with an applier hud for Catwa, Genus, LAQ, Lelutka, Omega, and Vista. You can take a peek at my pic and catch your ride at the bottom of this post. The Anti-Event goes on from March 17th til April 7th. I hope to see you out and about inworld!
Thank you! I hope you have enjoyed this little piece of my world and that you will return for more pieces (smiles). Until the next time …. be safe, happy and full of Second Life!
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It is a condition of dermal melanocytes creating bluish or brownish patch near eye due to increased amounts of melanin-producing cells.
It is most frequent in Asian populations. Prevalence is around 0.2% to 0.6% in the Japanese population; true incidence not clearly known.[1]
- Mostly caused by birth
- Caused mostly around the eye area, otherwise nose and cheeks
- Laser treatment may be often required
- May likely develop glaucoma
- Regular check-ups required
- More prevalent among females than males
The condition is caused by excess melanocytes in tissues of the eyes. This causes hyperpigmentation around the eyes and eye area. No definite causes of nevus of Ota are known; however, some believe it is because of genetic mutation.
Ages affected: Mostly comes through birth, few acquired from adolescence.
Self-diagnosable: Symptoms of bluish or brownish patch near the eye area, cheeks, nose, forehead, or whites of eyes should be reported to medical professionals immediately.
People may experience:
Skin patch - Hyperpigmented skin patch which is of blue or brown color
Tissues - Thickening of tissues around the eyes
Spread - The pigmentation may spread or grow over time
Self-care: Any observation of discoloration around the abovementioned areas should be reported to a doctor. Regular check-ups are required during the condition.
Medications: It requires a medical diagnosis to understand the condition. Depending on the situation, the doctor may suggest laser treatments, therapies, or medications for the discoloration. Cosmetic products may also be suggested to cover the pigmentation patch.
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Those who experience anxiety attacks know that there is no greater dread than the feeling of a panic attack approaching. It can come out of nowhere at times, when all seems to be going well and you are feeling totally fine. Panic and anxiety attacks can literally feel like you are having a heart attack. In fact, a great number of people who experience a panic attack for the first time go to the hospital with the belief that they are having a cardiac arrest.
This shows how impactful a panic attack is, negating the misconception that it is a thought-based or emotional experience in which the person is "hysterical." The truth is that it is very much a physical experience and can feel like your body is on a spinning cycle inside your own skin, and nothing you can do will slow it down. You want to literally run away from yourself.
Anxiety and panic attacks can feel different in each person and manifest from completely different stimuli, and in many cases none at all.
There are some misconceptions regarding people with anxiety disorders, that they are unable to stop worrying about seemingly unimportant things, and they can perceive situations as much worse than they actually are. I feel that this is an oversimplification of another person's life experience. For that person, their reality is just as accurate and real as mine; it's the lens from which they see their world.
For example, take someone who has a fear of riding the train because they are afraid that something bad might happen. This is not an irrational fear; it's a possibility—a really small possibility—but it's there, so I don't think that should be dismissed as irrational. There are more extreme examples and experiences where these hypothetical events, fears, and anxieties can hinder someone's ability to live a happy and fulfilling life, and that's where it can be life-altering.
Anxiety can interfere with the enjoyment of life and disrupts feeling and being productive in a way that you want. Thankfully, anxiety and panic are treatable conditions, and learning about them is an important first step. My first recommendation to anyone experiencing anxiety or panic is to look at what you are eating and putting in and around your body.
- Caffeine/Coffee or soda
- Sugar (even chocolate for some)
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Energy drinks
These are all potential triggers to an attack or continued anxiety. To put it simply, any substance you put in and or around your body that has the ability to accelerate or reduce your heart rate should be cut out asap!
Also, there are many cold and flu medications that contain ingredients that have the ability to affect some people's heart rate, which can trigger anxiety symptoms. As always, ask your doctor first before taking anything. I'm not a doctor, but through my own research and experience, I have found that the following are some of the ingredients that can affect heart rate:
- Phenylephrine
- Diphenhydramine
- Acetaminophen
- Phenylephrine
- Diphenhydramine
There are also physical factors that can be underlying triggers; for example, there are many heart conditions that cause a fluctuation or fluttering heartbeat that can trigger general anxiety or a panic attack. So if you have panic attacks, it's a great first step to first ensure your physical health bases are covered.
Anxiety disorders can be caused by either one or a combination of factors. These include genetic factors, ongoing stress, family history, physical health issues, or trauma.
Here are some holistic options to deal with general anxiety and to help prevent attacks:
- Talk to a trusted friend or therapist
- Talk to yourself (ask yourself questions about how you feel)
- Meditate
- Get moderate exercise that helps you feel calm, such as yoga
- Walk
- Get fresh air
- Take time to go to therapy
- Try your best to eat healthily (this is obvious, but it makes a difference)
- Journal how you are feeling to help track your moods
There are many times when someone can be dedicated to an anxiety awareness practice and still experience anxiety or anxiety attacks. In those cases, therapy and possibly medication are a great bridge of support.
There is no shame in asking for and getting help, and you should actually feel empowered and proud that you are choosing to take control of your panic or anxiety and taking steps toward living the life you want. If you feel you want to speak to a medical professional, talk to your doctor about your anxiety symptoms so he or she can make a proper diagnosis and help make the most accurate recommendations.


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However, messy period sex can put a damper on things if you don't know how to go about it the right way. Here are some tips and advice that you should know before getting your red wings.
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Jimmy and I arrived a RM at 1.30 when the all the girls were inside having lunch,. I was met by Joyce and our cook Agnes. All the girls were just finishing their lunch as I went into the lounge… I was met with shouts of …"it's JOHN TIPPER"……. Plus a lovely welcome song.
Many hugs later, the main question is where is Anne-Marie???? (they were not happy to be told she was back in the UK). Followed by many shouts of "where is Janet" and many calls of "where is Peter.". I think I was their 4th preferred option..
I explained that Anne-Marie and Janet would be over in July with many others.. " Is Peter coming?" was the most asked question. Sorry Peter, I think you had better change your holiday plans…
After being dragged by many hands to come and see the new baby rabbits (not easy for me, no being the right size to squeeze through the very small gate to the rabbit enclose, I was astonished just how many rabbit we now had….I could have sworn we only had two in December?
After saying a quick hello to Malika (one of our guards dogs) who roams free as she just loves the girls…. There were many shouts of "sorry, sorry" when Malika in her great excitement to see me jumped up down waging her tail, but just managed to scratch my arm in her frenzy. The tiny bit of blood that appeared brought much concern and the insistence of the Detol bottle making an appearance.
Off to see the boys!!! Jimmy leading the way and me following in out van close behind.
We arrived at Rafiki Familia as the boys just arriving back from playing in a nearby field with Ray, out brilliant manger…
Again many shouts of "its John Tipper" and a few of "Hi dad". They showed me into the small compound.
They boys are amazing, bright eyed full of fun and seemed very happy to be there.
Ray, Mercy and Nancy from Rafiki Mwema were all smiles as the boys jostled around.. My first impression was of a happy family group.
They had written my name on the blackboard and a lovely welcome message.
Then they all sang welcome to Rafiki Familia to me. It was very moving.
I had brought some clothes, footballs, kit and football boots, from the kind donations we have received over the last few weeks.. Unfortunately I could only bring a small selection due to the meager BA baggage allowance, but the next group coming in July can bring the rest.
There was much excitement as the suitcase were opened. I think the greatest excitement was for the football stuff. I was extremely impressed with how well behaved they were, not pushing and shoving despite their obvious excitement..
Seeing the boys putting on their boots ( a few who picked totally the wrong size, just because they looked snazzy) and kicking the football around in their small compound in their obvious excitement, was very moving.
Ray has done unbelievable job, (with the help of the staff at Rafiki Mwema) to get this place and get all the boys out of the police station to this, their safe haven.
However, the place and compound is just too small.. We need to find these boys a home with some land where the boys can play football and other games as kids like to do the world over.
Of course we will need to raise more money, but I believe we need a place of similar size to Rafiki Mwema where the boys can have their own beds and room to play outside.
So my first priority this trip, is to try and find them a bigger home…. Well according to Anne-Marie it is!!!!
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bodie went to the railway and tossed his bag onto the platform. bloody doyle he muttered. stupid pillock. bodie sighed and kicked the bag with his toe. leave it to his partner, no, his ex-partner, to put him in this position. He hated being cornered, and doyle saying the three words that put him into that proverbial corner is what had bodie running. stupid stupid!
A railway is a railroad track it can be on earth or underground. Underground it is called a subway. Above ground it's called a railroad track.
It was there, goading me like a moth to a flame. Probably older than the city itself. Was there safety inside?
Probably not. But the thing that hunted me was far more terrifying that an old railway station.
Old, rusted trains creaked in the wind as I made my way into a hiding place. Just long enough to catch my breath.
But it was here that I would take my last.
I saw the railway from where I was standing, fifty feet away behind the trees. She was there too,I remember. I remember seeing the kook-aid slouch down her dress and the lights shine brightly. I remember the moon and the way it made the shadows so much longer, the wait longer too.
The railway? Susie wondered. The railway? I've never heard of it.
Jakob stared at her. "I can see the look on your face! You don't know what the railway is!"
Abashed, Susie nodded with red cheeks.
Jakob smiled gently at her. "No worries! I'll take you there!"
Jakob took her hand gently in his brown calloused one and fled out of the forest and into the city.
railway lines remind of Spokane. I learned to fall asleep to the sound of the trains. Then when I moved back to Denver, I couldn't fall asleep with out the sound of a train.
He didn't see it coming. Even the dull rumble of the oncoming horde couldn't warn Terry about the impending pain and doom. Then again. He didn't want the warning. No one really knows if he just simply laid and waited for the train to come.
Sometimes I wish I could burn your bones by the ticket stall, throw the ashes into the space between the tracks and the solid ground.
I used to have yours, woven around my own as vines on an aging house, but now?
Now I only have my own.
I'm in the middle of the railway. Waitin' for her, but she's not here. Look for the right and left. She's not here. Again. She always do this. I'm tired of all those promisses. Tired. Always.
Railway conjurs images of a dysfunctional transport system. Smelly. Crowded. Late. Expensive. The usual suspects that haunt your mind when forced to catch a Melbourne train. Oh yes. And a feeling of failure. Who else catches a train to work? Only the poor, great unwashed.
It wasn't anything special, no significant marker between some 'two worlds'. Still, I felt conflicted going across. Maybe it was the weight of the knapsack on my shoulder. Once I felt the gravel on the bottom of my shoe, I knew I could not turn back.
Dan's favourite place to waste time was definitely the railway. It was the place where he met Phil, had his first kiss. It holds a special place in his heart. This has always been just another fact to Dan, like having dark hair or one sibling.
The railway runs through an abandoned field. Its long metal beams seem to stretch forever into the distance, slowly rusting away. Time has forgotten about the rails, but the land hasn't. It slowly takes it in, rusting the bars to a dull reddish mud.
She steps into her car, the red one, behind the dining car. Her escort leaves her at the door, so it is just herself, and the automaton powering the controls. He is one of the newer models, the ones that look human. She remembers the ones her father used to have when she was a child. Big bulky things, that resembled gorillas rather than people. No, he is streamlined, his hands just past his waist, and not his knees.
"Welcome aboard the Trans-City Railway, Miss. Destination, please?"
"Greenfield park."
"Thank you."
"Please keep all luggage inside the carrier at all times. Should you have any need of assistance, The In-Car Automaton will be available." the PA crackles once more falls and silent.
The ICA turns out to be a Railway Use Server, middle class for most Auto's used by the TCR.
"Miss, Are you in need of refreshment?" The ICA-RUS inquires politely.
Amelia looks up from the missive in her hands. she shakes her head.
"Perhaps a glass of sparkling water?"
He grins,subtle of course, but she's noticed that he is more expressive than many of the Auto are made out to be.


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Bright and early before the crowds begin to flood the streets of Cody, Wyoming, we're out taking photos and exploring the historic and reportedly haunted Irma Hotel. Built in 1902 by William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, the hotel still caters to travelers today. Then we're off to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, which features five separate museum and thousands of artifacts, photographs, paintings, true life exhibits, and lots more.
Last stop is the Museum of the Old West at Old Trail Town, which features an assortment of storefronts and clapboard cabins gathered from the region and assembled on the original town site of Cody City. The site includes a collection 26 buildings, dating from 1879 to 1901, one hundred horse-drawn vehicles, plus an extensive collection of Native American artifacts and memorabilia of the Wyoming frontier. Another great stop and lots of great photos.
Then we're finally on our way to Yellowstone National Park. The oldest National Park in the United States, the park attracts some three million visitors every year, and I think we met at least half of them. Of course, this is peak season for all National Parks, and I expected the crowds. We enter through the east gate and pass by Yellowstone Lake, the largest high elevation (over 7,000 feet) body of water in the country. Absolutely, beautiful, we're snap, snap, snapping away with the camera. Then we visit a number of basins with spitting, boiling pots, before making our way to Old Faithful. We, along with hundreds of other people sit waiting for the expected 100 plus foot eruption of water and we are not disappointed.
Now we begin to make our way to the north end of the park, eagerly anticipating the sight of some stunning wildlife, which we have heard is more prevalent there. Unfortunately, the best we do is the butt-end of one buffalo who has his head buried in the trees, and the head of another who is sitting in tall grass. It's all ok though, we've got a lot of trip left. Making our way through the area that was severely damaged 20 years ago in the devastating fire of 1888, the views of new growth, with toothpick like stripped trees is stunning.
Finally, we reach the great state of Montana, bedding down for the night in Livingston with big plans for the next several days.


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Dear Parents/Carers,
I hope you all managed to enjoy some time off over the Easter holidays. It's lovely to see the lighter mornings and longer evenings now that it's spring. We are looking forward to more sunny days to expand our outdoor learning.
Cheeky Monkeys
We welcomed Emily McQuillian to the Cheeky Monkey team on 19th March. Emily will be working on a Tuesday and Wednesday from 8.00am to 5.30pm. I'm sure you will join me in wishing Emily all the best in her new role with Wee Rascals.
Busy Bees
We will be welcoming a new member of staff to the Busy Bee team as of 20th May. Connie Smith will be working on a Monday and Tuesday from 9.00am to 5.30pm. Connie is a qualified Practitioner who is currently working in an after-school club. Connie is looking forward to further developing her knowledge in Early Years Education with us here at Wee Rascals.
Staff Training
Shannon Innes is getting on very well with her SVQ and has been meeting with her assessor every 2 weeks.
Jade Webster and I have both applied to start our degree in August 2019. The course is BA Childhood Practice and will be done as a distant learning course.
Outdoor Play
Although we are into spring and we have had some nice days, the rain always makes an appearance! Please ensure your child has the appropriate clothing and footwear each day for outdoor play. Having clothing suitable for this is very much appreciated.
The nursery will provide sun cream for the children - we use Nivea for children (50+). If your child can not use this sun cream, then we would require you to provide us with an appropriate high factor sun cream that can be kept at nursery. This needs to be provided to enable your child to go outside on sunny days. It is important to protect children from UV rays which cause skin ageing and wrinkling, and also contributes to skin cancers such as melanoma.
Dates for your Diary
Coffee Morning 25th May - We will be holding our annual coffee morning from 10.00am-12.00pm. All monies raised will be donated to our charity of the year 'Friends of the Special Nursery', a charity of Aberdeen maternity Hospital's Neo-Natal Unit for premature and sick babies. www.specialnursery.org/ Tickets are now on sale for £2.50 per adult and £1.50 per child. We will have face painting, tattoos, bake sale, raffles, tea, coffee, croissants, butteries and more!
Graduation Photos 28th May- All children leaving to go to school will have the opportunity to get their photo taken with their Graduation gowns and hats on. We will do individual photos as well as one group photo. This will happen on Tuesday 28th May at 9.30am. For any children not at nursery on this day, can we please ask that you come in for 10am to have your photo taken. (Please remember this does take some time as the children need to get individual and group photos).
Parents Evening 5th June - Parents evening will start at 6.15pm. We will be handing out letters in the near future asking for a time that's most suitable for you. We will try our best to get you booked in as near to your desired time as possible, but this is not always possible.
Graduation 20th June - Graduation this year will take place at Wee Rascals nursery. We are keeping our fingers crossed for a dry day so we can hold this in the garden. But if the typical Aberdeenshire weather makes an appearance, we will have this indoors. Graduation will take place at 4.30pm. For any school leavers not at nursery on a Thursday afternoon, can we please ask that they are dropped off at nursery at 4.20pm.
Sports Day 29th June - Sports day will be held at the Kintore Playing field behind Kintore School and will start at 10.30am, and finish no later than 12.00pm. We will have lots of different sports activities:- lucky dip, face painting/tattooing and a snack table. We will make an agenda prior to the day and post it on our Face book page, as well as display it in the nursery so everyone is aware of what race will take place and when. If you wish to have a paper copy, please just ask. Money raised will go towards our yearly charity – www.specialnursery.org
Stay and Play starting 9th September - This will be on all week and time slots will be allocated. A letter will go out asking you for your preferred day and time (this must be on a day that your child attends nursery) and we will do our best to allocate you a time as close to your request as possible. Stay and Play lasts no more than an hour per child.
Kilt Walk - Suzanne, Jade, Amber and myself will be taking part in this year's 26 mile Kilt Walk in aid of our charity of the year. Some of us have started our training already and have realised how tough it's going to be! But with more training and each other for support, we will be sure to complete the full 26 miles! There is a sponsor form on the front door of the nursery or a link is regularly shared on our Facebook page if you wish to sponsor us.
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The safety of your children is paramount here at Wee Rascals, therefore it is important for us to know who is coming into the building at all times. To ensure the welfare of all service users, we ask that you do not let anyone into the building at any time.
Busy Bee Topics
Some of the children had been telling the ladies about some of the Disney movies they had been watching, and were very enthusiastic about this, which led onto the other children discussing characters such as Elsa, Mickey mouse etc. We thought it was the perfect reason to do a topic on Disney. Whist discussing 'Beauty and the Beast', the children were learning about the time. Some were confident at identifying where the o' clock, quarter past and half past marks were on a clock. We also spoke about equality and how everyone is different, but should be treated the same regardless of how they look etc.
The children showed excellent creative skills whilst constructing their own castles. Not only did this promote language and discussion of shape recognition, but encouraged creativity and imagination.
The children were very excited to help construct a letter to send to Disneyland, informing them of their current area of interest and asking for an autograph. This enabled the children to work on their mark making skills. Some of the children are now showing more control of the pen, allowing them to transition from making marks to creating letters.
We also had a 'dress up' day during this topic, where the children could come along as their favourite Disney character and donate 50p to our charity of the year. We raised £10.50 on the day.
Whilst talking about 'The Little Mermaid', one of the children mentioned that she had lost her voice. This led to a discussion about different ways we could communicate if we were unable to use our voice. Pointing and writing were the most common answers, which developed into a conversation about sign language. We watched a clip on you tube to see if we could learn some basic words. We practiced the sign for hello/goodbye, no and yes.
The girls in the Busy Bee room did some responsive planning to fit in with the children's interest in Easter. A responsive plan is when we respond to the children's interest that day and come away from any planned activities for that morning/day. When the children were talking about their Easter plans, this prompted the girls to change the expected plan for the day and respond to their interests. The children created their own Easter eggs, read an Easter story, and created their own Easter cards.
We are just about to move onto a topic about transport. This became an area of interest after speaking about 'Cars', the movie.
Cheeky Monkey Topics
The children in the Cheeky Monkey room have been extending their knowledge of what is healthy food and what is unhealthy. They did a tasting activity, where they tried a variety of different foods such as blueberries, lemon, popcorn, avocado and marshmallows. As well as giving opportunities to discuss taste, likes and dislikes, it also gave the children a variety of textures to explore.
The boys and girls were also given the opportunity to participate in a counting activity. We used some seeds to count in sequence up to 10, with some managing to go beyond this.
During our topic about animals, the children helped to create their very own Zoo, using Duplo. This allowed the children to develop their ability to make complex structures. They also demonstrated good problem solving skills throughout. We discussed how the different animals have different marks such as stripes and spots – someone telling us that a tiger has strips! Following on from this discussion, the children took part in a sorting activity, which provides children with many opportunities to learn maths concepts.
Our animal topic led onto 'Mini Beasts'. The children went on a bug hunt in the garden, and they demonstrated great investigation skills, working together as a team to find some mini beasts – many hiding under stones! We found some spiders, slaters, beetles and snails! The ladies discussed other kinds of mini beasts with the children, and we started talking about grass hopers. Everyone began practising their jumping skills, trying to lift both feet off the ground, whist pretending to be grass hoppers.
The children also had their very own caterpillars; we watched the caterpillars change over a 2 week process until they finally turned into butterflies. We discussed the life cycle and how we can protect the caterpillars to ensure they are able to reach the butterfly stage. Once the butterflies were strong enough, we let them go out into the world.
We have just recently been learning about sports and how being active and healthy is good for our bodies. Kirsty has been teaching the children some yoga, building strength and balance. Some of the children participated in some football activities, where they had to aim for the "skittles" to knock them over – this required some serious concentration and also taught the children about turn taking. We also took out the small stilts when out in the garden. The children really surprised us with their ability to balance on the stilts whilst moving forward.
We continue to learn about sports and will soon be practicing for our very own sports day!
Little Bunnies Topics
We started this year off with the topic 'On the Farm', where the children did lots of animal recognition, naming the animals they had seen, pointing to them when asked where each one was, and some children managed to sort them into pairs of the same kind. We touched on colour recognition throughout this topic also. Using the cows' spots to count/recite, we worked on our numeracy.
The children made their own animals from their painted foot prints and hand prints. We used the tractors from the small world box to run through the paint and make tracks on the paper. We practiced "milking a cow" using the rubber gloves and making tiny holes in the fingers and filling them with water. We made our own farmyard in the tough spot using coco pops as the mud, weetabix as the bales, and cornflakes as the corn in the field.
We then moved onto 'Mini beasts' where the children tried a threading activity, pretending it was a spiders web. This was great for developing their fine motor skills and concentration.
We made our own play dough and creepy crawlies, and when out in the garden, we looked for bugs, but as the weather wasn't the greatest, we did an inside bug hunt, where we hid various mini beast pictures around the room. The children then went searching for them.
For art and craft, the children made butterfly prints by folding their painted pictures in half to make them symmetrical.
In the messy tray, there was cooked spaghetti to resemble wiggly worms, as well as our little plastic insects, such as our spiders in the sand, with frozen bugs in the ice as well as in the mud, all of which allows the children to explore in different sensory activities.
Our next topic was 'Food', where the children explored so many textures, playing in a variety of food. We have explored ways in which the children can incorporate food into daily play activities, such as using it to paint with, as well as role play. Children had the opportunity to use the cutting utensils with bread.
Children have been practising their physical skills, using the balance beam.
The children have shown a keen interest in things Disney of late, and so we then decided to move onto 'Fairytales as our next topic. We did a bean exercise activity, where the children used their gross motor skills to be runner beans, jumping beans etc. They used loose parts to make a fairy tale castle, using the blocks also, working on their tower building abilities.
We had the 3 bears porridge out in bowls to play in, made fizzing fairy potions, as well as fairy soup and fairy dust.
Our current topic is 'Pets', which we have just started.
Trips / Visits
The Wednesday children in the Busy Bee room attended a trip to the Aberdeen Gymnastics centre and Dobbies Garden Centre on the 20th of March. At the gymnastics, the children learnt how to put their bodies into different shapes. They took part in an obstacle course, where they had to practice their balancing skills, turn taking, jumping and 'rolley polleys'.
After a cool down session, we headed off to the Garden Centre for a snack and to pick some vegetables to grow in our green house. The children picked out some carrots and onions to try and grow…… we will keep you posted with the progress of this!
Policies of the Term
Each term, the nursery focuses on certain policies. Policies this term are...
You will find a copy of these policies on the parents notice board by the main hall. Parents are welcome to read our policy folder at any time.
We provide breakfast each morning between 7.30am and 8.15am. The children get a different cereal each morning, rotating between five different types. Just a reminder, that breakfast stops being served at 8.15am, so please make sure your child is in prior to this. Snack is provided at 9.30am for all children.
Both the Busy Bees and the Cheeky Monkeys have a Sharing day each week. This is always on a different day to ensure the children always get the opportunity to bring a toy to nursery over a five week period. Can I please ask that the children do not bring toys into nursery out with set sharing days?
Please remember that a written notice period of four weeks must be given for your child leaving nursery. Parents should still give the nursery written notice if their child is starting school in August.
Kind Regards
Rachael Farman
Nursery Manager


text: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin Share on Tumblr Maybe Stephin Merritt needs ironic distance. Throughout his prolific career, he's never written a truly autobiographical song before (clarifying re: "Papa Was a Rodeo" that he wasn't dating a guy named Mike at the time). On his 50th birthday, he began to write 50 of them. The results are mixed; this is no sprawling masterpiece like 1999's 69 Love Songs, which Merritt admits this project answers. But it's still Merritt, and if his batting average isn't up to his post-69 work, there's still plenty of good stuff. In a booklet that reprises a conversation with Daniel Handler that began in 1999, Merritt admits that when he made 69 Love Songs, he couldn't get arrested professionally. Since then, Merritt has sought smaller scale organizational principles for the Magnetic Fields—songs that begin with "I," distorted songs, etc. This time, the concept came from his record label, Nonesuch, which encouraged him to make a five-disc set of autobiographical songs (and not coincidentally offering a pricey five-LP set as a deluxe part of the rollout). Each of the 50 songs covers a year of Merritt's life, starting in 1966, when he turned one year old. While Merritt and his fellow musicians use over 100 different instruments throughout the album, he adds further constraints by allowing an instrument to be used a maximum of seven times in the set. It's a method to create order out of a perhaps chaotic life, but the constraints make the arrangements—and sometimes the lyrics—seem forced in a way that rarely happened on 69. This problem is compounded by material that's simply weaker, thanks to a literalness that we never expected or really wanted from Merritt. While in the past he may have more subtly taken on the role of an activist ("When My Boy Walks Down the Street"), here he takes topics head-on. With "They're Killing Children Over There"— well, you wouldn't exactly expect Merritt to write a funny song about Vietnam, but humor would have helped such straight-faced lyrics like, "So we went to see the Jefferson Airplane/ Odetta was the opening act." Still, each of these five discs has its highlights, and as with 69, they may vary for each listener. Disc one's first chestnut is "A Cat Called Dionysus," about the family pet that hated him in 1968. Only Merritt could get away with writing a song about a pet cat without making it seem twee, and it helps that the accompanying melody (and the songwriter's bass baritone) is fairly brooding. Of "Eye Contact" (for 1972), Merritt notes that he had only recently discovered Sun Ra's Strange Strings, but despite the outré inspiration and background din, the Andes melodica carries a melody that makes this one of the hookiest songs on the whole set. Sometimes a sharp lyric sells a throwaway melody, as on "Life Ain't All Bad" (1977): "You killed my dog you killed my mice/ You made my house a den of vice/ Na na na na/ Na na na You're dead now…/ Na na na na life ain't all bad." This is also the song that teaches you that Merritt once worked on an ice cream truck with an abusive drunk. The songs grow on you, like the first single "Foxx and I" (1983), about the Ultravox lead singer. "Weird Diseases" (1992), about epilepsy, is a grim subject with a title that scans so perfectly that it seems Merritt was put on earth just to convert such things into pop songs. It's followed by "Me and Fred and Dave and Ted" (1993), the kind of uke-heavy pop song that would have fit on 69 Love Songs. The lyrics and melodies get more endearing more often as the set continues, and there are moments when he strikes the perfect balance of non-fiction and ironic distance. One of the best is Merritt's 9/11 song, "Have You Seen It in the Snow," originally written for cabaret act Kiki and Herb. Its gorgeous, wistful melody supports a lyric about the beauty of New York City, never directly addressing the 2001 tragedy but with a shadow hanging over its bittersweet salve. As Merritt, now 52, crosses his half-century mark, he hasn't lost his sense of humor. The funniest couplet among these 50 songs may be its closer, "Somebody's Fetish": "Nothing's too strange for somebody's palette/ Some spank the maid and some wank the valet." Anyone who's followed the Magnetic Fields over the years will need to hear 50 Song Memoir, but many will wish this witty summation of a life had more consistently enduring songs.


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Hi, there. It is me again. Weekend is coming. What will you do in your weekend? Spending weekend is not only to go somewhere or have a vacation. But, you can decorate your won house or apartment. You can re-decorate some parts in your apartment. Here, I will share about attic apartment presenting cute design. Are you curious? Let's check these pictures here.
Let's start from the living room first. We see grey sofa and a round glossy table here. There some cushions with cute design such as human face decoration. White theme of the wall and wooden floor give cozy nuance. The puff is designed with white and orange theme. How about the window? It looks so charming with semicircle shape. Some plants in the pots near the semicircle window with white chasing. Can you see a home library here? There is a large bookshelf near the sofa. White bookshelf is presented with many arranged colorful books give cheerful nuance.
Not too close from here, you can see a comfy dining area with white theme also. Look at this picture. There is cute dining room with white dining set and white rug. The plant on the white table generates fresh atmosphere. The kitchen cabinet looks so charming with wooden drawer and white theme. It is a chic combination.
How about the bedroom? Lovely bedroom with wooden floor presented here. The most interesting thing here is the wallpaper as the headboard. It is located under the white attic.
Another bedroom and craft room designed with white bed theme. I like clothes hanger made from wood. There are some goods hanged there, such as the hat, gloves and bag. The unique mirror resembles a body attached in the white wall. It looks so awesome.Read more »


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This locomotive, a 19D (2644) was modified by SAR Assistant Mechanical Engineer, David Wardale in 1979, and she was the precursor of the famous Class 26 "Red Devil". Also known as "Spookie", her days of service ended prematurely in 1984. Had steam not be discontinued in South Africa, who knows what the future would have held for this almost intact "experiment". She lay rusting away at Sanrasm for years, her double Lempor exhausts buried in a tree, seemingly never to ride the rails again, and it was hoped that she would be one of the few locos at that graveyard that would make the journey to Reefsteamers, and just maybe somebody would help her run once again. Alas that was not to happen. In April 2014, armed scrap thieves entered the premises of Sanrasm and cut the frames of her to get at the bearings. It was the death knell of this historically significant steam engine. She is now history, these images are all that remains.
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Stew Tomatoes
Ingredients10 pounds home grown tomatoes
2 tablespoons salt
lemon juice
InstructionsPlace tomatoes in large pot, fill with hot water, place over high heat, and scald for about 10 minutes. Drain, and place in cold water. Skins with slide right off. Core out middle and reserve juices that come from the tomatoes. Place whole tomatoes and reserved juices in a large pot over high heat. Sprinkle in salt and stir. Bring to boil and cook for 5 minutes.
Put 1 tablespoon lemon juice in each sterilized pint-sized jar. Place whole tomatoes in each jar, smash down and add as many as will fill jar, add juice to 1/2 inch from top of jar. Top with lids, then place in hot water bath for 7 minutes. Remove with thongs and place on towel to cool. Tighten lids and store in dry cool place.
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The Put-in-Bay Music Festival (new event)
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial's longstanding tradition of celebrating peace through music has evolved into hosting the first Put-in-Bay Music Festival on Saturday, June 10, beginning at 11:00 AM.
"Perry's Victory is excited to be a part of the Put-in-Bay Music Festival," said Park Superintendent Barbara Fearon. "Music brings us together, exposes our commonalities, and promotes an atmosphere of peaceful coexistence." This event is made possible only through the help of several valued partners. The Miller Boat Line is the primary sponsor of the Put-in-Bay Music Festival, she said, adding the event also benefited from an Ohio Arts Council grant that matched the ferry service's contribution. Heidelberg Distributing is sponsoring two cornhole tournaments and the National Park Service is making substantial in-kind contributions.


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Pulsating, high-energy and sensual – with a guitar lick that will have you craving more WIPEOUT is the newest single from New Age Notion.
Recorded at Airlock Studios (Powderfinger, The Jungle Giants and The Belligerents) with Yanto Browning and mastered by Grammy award winning engineer William Bowden (Goyte).
WIPEOUT announces a new sonic palate for the band exploring greater production and electronic elements whilst still incorporating and infusing the bright guitars and expansive choruses from previous releases.
New Age Notion are Ryan McErlean (Vocals, Guitar), Riley Smith (Lead Guitar) and Cameron Smith (Drums). The Brisbane based indie-pop rockers formed in 2015 and have quickly garnered a dedicated fan base. The band have also had exclusive support slots with Montaigne (Triple J Album of the Year) As it Is and Masketta Fall in just this short period of time.
The journey of New Age Notion began when lifelong friends Riley Smith and Ryan McErlean made the decision to take their love of music to the next level after playing together for over five years and start a band. Very quickly thereafter Cameron Smith, brother of Riley, stepped in as the band's drummer.
New Age Notion's debut EP 'What Happened to Forever' arrived in 2016 and holds sentimental value for the band as it is not only their debut single, but was the first song the band wrote together. The EP is a collection of songs from the formative years, taking inspiration from personal experiences of love, heartbreak, and friendship.
It debuted with high praise from Kyle Butcher of Blank Gold Coast describing it as "vocals that are precariously dancing between blues and pop…The production on this track is great, and the drums help build up to the chorus perfectly…Considering this track is a debut single from New Age Notion, I am definitely keeping my eye on them."
The band's image, aesthetic, appearance and sonics are all a major component of what makes up New Age Notion demonstrating the band's dedication and commitment to their craft.
After completing their national EP tour the band took some time to write and record new music and now WIPEOUT has arrived. This is the first song from the new collection of music from the band and will be a part of the new EP which will be released in 2019.


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Need a gift idea for the holidays? How about a cast iron skillet? Do you currently use one? They are super beneficial to cook in, and way better for your health than "non-stick" pans.
Here is a list of reasons from Lily Nichols on why you need to start using one!:
1. Naturally Non-stick
Non-stick pans made with Teflon are everywhere these days, but they aren't good for our health. When heated to high temperatures, and especially when the pan is dry (like when you're preheating a pan before searing meat or stir-frying), they release chemicals into the air called perfluorinated compounds (PFCs). Scratched non-stick releases even more PFCs into your food. Studies have linked certain PFCs, namely PFOA and PFOS, to numerous health problems relating to hormones, liver dysfunction, and brain health. PFCs are particularly important for mothers to avoid, as it passes through breastmilk. (Environ Sci Technol, 2006)
PFC bioaccumulation has become an increasing public health concern as emerging evidence suggests reproductive toxicity, neurotoxicity and hepatotoxicity, and some PFCs are considered to be likely human carcinogens. – Public Health, 2010
These chemicals not only make their way into your food, but they end up down the drain and in landfills, polluting waterways and ending up back in the food chain (like fish that live in contaminated water). Even worse, they take many years to biodegrade.
But, back to the bright side… When "seasoned" properly, cast iron pans are naturally non-stick, just without the chemicals. For more on seasoning and caring for cast iron, see #2.
2. Easy To Clean
I grew up cooking in cast iron, mostly because that's what my mom used, and I got used to how easy it is to clean. I remember the first time I cooked a meal in a stainless steel pan I couldn't believe how much "elbow grease" I had to use to scour off the brown bits. With cast iron, food releases from the pan easily, making clean up a breeze.
Some people find cast iron difficult to care for, so here's my simple solution. Once your food is ready, simply serve up, emptying the pan. With the pan still hot (and presumably holding it by the handle with a hot mitt) take the pan to the sink and under hot running water, scrape off any food bits with your metal spatula. Return the pan to the stove to dry, wipe with a paper towel dipped in a little oil, and enjoy your meal. (That last sentence is how you maintain the seasoning on your cast iron pan. If you don't dry the pan and add a little oil, the pan can rust.)
The above method literally takes 30 seconds and saves me from having to scrub the pan and damage the seasoning. If I happen to be lazy and leave the pan dirty, no big deal. I'll do the above (wash, dry, wipe with oil) and set the pan on the stove on low for 5 minutes to restore the seasoning. Lodge also has a great tutorial on caring for cast iron.
3. Fortifies Food With Iron
How would it sound to have a pan that actually fortifies your food?
Cast iron is it!
While it's well accepted that cast iron increases iron content of food, few sources actually quantify the change, which always made me question if that was an old wives' tale. In a little known study from 1965, researchers measured the iron content of 7 foods cooked in cast iron or glass. Acidic foods and those cooked for longer periods of time accumulated the most iron. Tomato sauce, for example, had 87.5 mg of iron when cooked in a cast iron pan, but a mere 3.0 mg when cooked in a glass pan (per 100g serving, which is less than ½ cup). Even non-acidic and quick cooking foods, like eggs and fried potatoes, averaged a five-fold increase in iron content when cooked in an iron skillet.
This is especially good news for menstruating females or pregnant moms who have increased iron needs or, for whatever reason, don't eat enough iron-rich foods.
4. Cheap
Cast iron remains some of the most inexpensive cookware on the market. A brand new 10 inch cast iron skillet is a mere $25 (and probably $5 at a thrift store). On the other end of the spectrum, a quality heavy-bottomed stainless steel pan that same size will run you over $100. And, because cast iron lasts forever, it's a one-time purchase. I'll explain in #5.
5. They Are (nearly) Indestructible
Let me paint you a picture to illustrate my point. A few years ago, I came across a cast iron pan that had been sitting out in the elements for at least a decade. This thing was so corroded, it was almost beyond repair. I'm not really sure what inspired me to attempt to refurbish this thing. A metal scraper was too wimpy to take off the centimeter-thick layer of iron oxide, so I resorted to a thick chunk of scrap steel to scrape off the worst of it (do I sound like a hobo yet?). Then with a little help from a wire brush and a lot of determination, I had that pan looking good as new in an afternoon.
That same pan is part of our outdoor gear and is regularly placed directly over a campfire when we car camp. Like I said, nearly indestructible. And unlike any other cookware, cast iron improves with age. With each use, the cooking surface becomes more smooth, allowing oil to seep into the surface and continually improve the seasoning (or as some like to call it, the patina).
But Teflon coated non-stick pans? If you use a metal spatula by accident once, the thing is trashed. Really though, stop cooking with scratched non-stick (see #1) Even if your non-stick is unscratched, any cookware that requires you use plastic utensils is icky. Cooking with a plastic spatula melts tiny bits of plastic into your food. Ew! Really, there's no reason to own a non-stick pan (or plastic spatulas) when you have cast iron!
6. Even Cooking Temperature
Cast iron pans are noticeably hefty and their weight is part of their magic, allowing them to hold heat longer than most other pans. This works well, whether you're searing a steak at a high temp, or simmering a stew on low. If you don't have the most reliable stove, a cast iron pan can help prevent you from accidentally burning dinner. Non-burnt dinner is always a win!
Thursday's Training:
"Climbing Annie"
Double Unders
AbMat Sit-ups
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Facing what it admits are production bottlenecks as it moves to roll out its critical Model 3 from its big factory it Fremont, California, Tesla has agreed to give workers at its German engineering unit a substantial pay increase.
German daily newspaper Die Welt reported the wage pact that included a new pay structure that will raise workers' salaries by about 30% from current levels, the division's works council said.
"We will now get to a competitive wage level," a spokesman for the company's works council, which is required by German law, said this week after a staff gathering at Tesla Grohmann Automation GmbH.
Tesla founder Elon Musk is counting on Grohmann's automation and engineering expertise to help it ramp up production to 500,000 cars per year by 2018 through the design of ultra-efficient factories.
(Tesla trying to tie up loose ends with Grohmann customers. For the story, Click Here.)
Before being bought by Tesla last year for 150 million euros, Grohmann helped clients build highly automated and efficient factories, including battery assembly lines for electric cars.
"The workforce was informed today that we will introduce a pay structure" at Grohmann, which has about 650 workers, the council said, without elaborating. Tesla workers are represented by the influential German union IG Metall.
In an emailed statement, Tesla said the new remuneration structure, retroactively effective from Oct. 1, guarantees staff "a fair and competitive salary" and will include a pay raise for apprenticeships.
(Click Here for more about Elon Musk's rocky relationship with Grohmann's founder.)
However, it did not confirm the 30% figure but it appears Tesla met the demands for a wage increase of between 25% and 30% first laid out by the German workers last spring when they threatened to strike as Tesla stepped up preparations for production of the Model 3.
In April, after the German workers issued their initial strike threat, Tesla pledged a five-year job guarantee for all Grohmann employees up to at least 2022. Each workers will also receive a 10,000-euro grant of Tesla stock and an additional bonus of 1,000 euros with their April pay and a monthly salary increase of 150 euros, according to Die Welt.
The disclosure of the settlement with the German workers could raise tensions at the Fremont plant where workers have complained of low pay. In addition, Tesla has recently dismissed between 400 and 700 employees, including a good number from the Fremont plant, for not meeting the company's performance standards.
(Tesla CEO Musk flies to Germany to help avert strike. Click Here for the story.)
Meanwhile, Tesla warned in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that bottlenecks of an unspecified nature have left the company behind with its planned ramp-up for the Model 3.