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pramodc84When I first saw this film, I didn't realize that it wasn't about aliens at all. It's about the return of demons. Notice it's all about a priest's resurgence of belief, and a preordained moment of redemption-if-dared-and-attempted. There is no alien technology or weaponry or clothing of any kind, only a clawed, naked beast creature and lights in the sky.
Furthermore: The running joke throughout the movie is that people see these "invaders" in a way that's related to their particular frame of mind: The cop sees them as prankster kids, the bookstore owners see them as "a hoax to sell commercials," the Army recruitment officer sees them as invading military, the kids see them as UFOs... and the Priest sees them as test of faith. This understanding of the film removed my hatred of the "You've got to be kidding me; they were killed by WATER!" concept. In fact, the priest's daughter had been referred to as "holy" (as revealed during Mel's key monologue)–recognized by all who saw her at her birth as "an Angel;" and her quite particular relationship to water is shown to be very special and spiritual: In other words, she has placed vials of what are, essentially, HOLY WATER all around the house. (And the creature's reaction when coming in contact with this blessed liquid is EXACTLY like monsters/vampires being splashed by spiritual "acid.")
This view of the movie also explains the creature's actions: They act like superior tricksters, are not able to break in through closed doors, can be trapped behind simple wooden latches –all mythological elements of demons and vampire-like creatures of lore. It also explains the news over the radio at the end of the movie that an ancient method of killing the creatures has been found "in three small cities in the Middle East" - one would suspect the religious "hubs" of the three main Abrahamic traditions, each discovering the "mystic methods" of protection-and-dispatch that I've noted earlier.
Note also: All the Christian iconography throughout the movie, the references to "Signs and Wonders" (the true meaning of the title), the crucifix shapes hinted-at everywhere (check out the overhead shot, looking down on the street driving into town) and the ultimate fact that the entire movie is built around a Priest rediscovering he is not abandoned to a random, Godless, scientifically-oriented Universe but, rather, is part of a predicted and dreamed-of plan.
Now –these creatures may for all intents and purposes be some sort of extraterrestrial or inter-dimensional "aliens" –but the point of the movie seems to be that they are, in the ACTUALITY OF THE FILM WORLD, the dark stuff from which all the character's tales of devils and night-creatures were born.
@http://www.quietearth.us/articles/2012/08/This-theory-will-make-you-rethink-everything-about-M-Night-Shyamalans-SIGNS 5 years 7 months ago
CoffinDancrEveryone has fun hating on M. Night, but I think this film shows his masterful ability to create and sustain tone and intensity. 8 years 8 months ago
IreneAdlerThis is a movie I can't really decide to like or dislike. It's got a nice element of suspense and mystery, one or two good actors and some good scenes... but somehow I still have a problem with it.
For one thing I find it ridiculous that they read stuff about aliens in a "scientific" book, I mean that's just rubbish, like anyone on earth knows stuff like that, come one...
The ending is also a bit strange, the part with the baseball bat is a bit pointless...
And in general, I always have difficulties believing that aliens who have the technology to come from God knows where on a spaceship or whatever, would be hindered by the walls of a house or by a door... but I get it that this was necessary to allow for those scary scenes inside the house to happen.
All in all it's okay - nothing too special, but neither the worst I've ever seen. 5 years 9 months ago
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The last voyage of "Komet."It was a year later before "Komet" salled again, on the 7/8 th. of October, 1942, she left Flushing pretending to be a "Sperrbrecher." She was given a mine sweeping escort, 4 of whom ran into mines off Dunkirk, it had been only 4 hours earlier that this area was swept for mines by German sweepers, the British obviously topping up this field in the interim.
"Komet" stopped at Dunkirk, to await for the mine sweepers to again clear the area, on the 12th. she was at Boulogne on the way to Le Havre, and then whilst being escorted to Cherbourg ran into British Naval forces off Cap de la Hague, at 0205 (2.05 AM ) on the 13th, within 12 minutes, it was all over, after 2 heavy explosions on board, "Komet" sank.
The British had been aware that an important ship was trying to break out into the Channel, and set up 2 groups, made up of 9 Hunt Class Destroyers to sit in wait. The group of 5 Hunts, caught "Komet," set her on fire, as well as 2 of her escorts, thus disposing of yet another German Armed Merchant Raider.
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Mirkwood's Blade - Chapter Thirty-eight - The Battle Begins
Chapter Thirty-eight
When she had no more tears, Novarwen slowly lifted her head. Crying would do no good now. Now she had to do something, something besides crying on the floor of her room. She got to her feet, her legs shaking, and wiped her wet face.
The survivor. The one man who had survived the attempt to retake Osgiliath. She could go find out who he was. That would be something to do, and maybe she could help him. Novarwen took a deep breath and left her room before she felt the need to weep again.
The city was in disarray. She could tell as soon as she set foot in the streets. An almost living undercurrent of panic throbbed throughout the citizens. The civilians were on edge, their eyes wide and their hands twisting, and the soldiers' faces were all frozen in the same blank mask that effectively concealed fear. Novarwen shivered at the sight of them.
"Bring him this way!" called a voice taut with fear and anxiety. Novarwen's head snapped around, and she saw a blond soldier leading a group of men who bore a stretcher. She could not tell if the man lying on top of the stretcher was barely breathing. His face pale, and a few arrows protruded at sharp angles from his body. Novarwen gasped as she recognized him. It was Faramir. Dead, she thought dully, remembering his face in Denethor's hall - raw with shock and grief at his father's uncaring words. He tried to be the son his father wanted, and now he is dead.
She threaded her way through the crowded streets, pushing aside soldiers and children to get to Faramir. "Where are you taking him?" she asked of the blond soldier.
"To Lord Denethor," the soldier replied, never breaking his stride. "Where else would it be fitting to take the Steward's son?"
"Let me come with you," Novarwen said, matching her pace to his. "Please. I need to do something or I'll go mad."
The soldier rounded on her. "You're the Elf who came with Mithrandir, aren't you?" he demanded. Novarwen nodded, nervous at the hostile tone in his voice. "They say you can fight. So pick up a sword and fight, if you're so good at it! If you wanted to do something so badly, why didn't you ride out with Faramir? If you want to do something, help us defend the city! There's so much that has to be done! While you're at it, why don't you fly to Mordor and vanquish Sauron himself, if you need to do something so badly? It would save a few lives!" He whirled and quickened his steps, and the others followed him, leaving her behind.
Novarwen stared after them. The soldier's outburst did not shock her - she suspected that all of Minas Tirith's soldiers would lash out with all the fury in their hearts if given half a chance - but that didn't keep it from hurting. She did not deserve those words, and she knew it.
She trotted firmly after the soldiers and Faramir, catching up again with the blond soldier in the lead. "You cannot blame me for all of this," she said, holding his eyes and making him look at her. "I'm not condemning you for wanting to blame someone, but put what blame there is on those who deserve it." She gave a fleeting half-smile. "Put it on the Orcs out there, in the form of arrows. Put it on your Steward, who should have prepared you better. Put it on yourselves for not seeing what was there to see. But do not put it on those who couldn't have done anything about this." She stopped walking, and he stopped too. "Please let me walk with you."
The soldier's eyes blazed for an instant with anger - and then he bowed his head. "You may, if you want," he said quietly, and moved on.
"Thank you," Novarwen answered, drawing level with him again.
It was not a long walk to the Steward's hall. "Quickly!" urged the blond soldier, leading the bearers of Faramir's stretcher up the steps to the flat ground. Looking ahead, Novarwen saw Denethor, attended by Pippin, running down the stairs outside. There was a look of anguish on his face. It seems he's forgotten who sent Faramir out to die, she thought angrily.
The men laid Faramir down in the shadow of the White Tree. Denethor ran to bend over his son. "Faramir!" the Steward gasped. "Say not that he has fallen."
Novarwen glanced at the blond soldier, remembering her words to him. Put the blame on your Steward, who should have prepared you better. It seemed he remembered them too, for his voice was hard as he answered the Steward. "They were outnumbered," he said harshly, his eyes angry. "None survived."
Denethor staggered away, his sleeves flapping in the wind, and Pippin quickly knelt by Faramir's head. The hobbit tentatively touched Faramir's temples, and Novarwen saw his eyes widen. "He's alive!" he cried. Novarwen gasped, but Pippin never took his eyes off Faramir's face. "He needs medicine, my lord!"
"Alive?" Novarwen whispered. She too reached out and felt for a pulse at Faramir's neck. There it was - faint almost beyond recognition and growing steadily weaker, but it was there. He was alive. She whirled around and added her pleas to Pippin's. "Lord Denethor, he needs to be taken care of!" she called. But Denethor was stumbling blindly toward the parapet, his steps as unsteady as a drunken man's. Turn around, you fool! Novarwen raged silently, feeling Faramir's feather-light pulse beat weakly against her fingers. Turn around and hear us!
Denethor did not turn around. Novarwen saw him freeze as he looked out over the parapet, and she almost screamed in rage and fear. Your son is dying! she cried in her mind. Do him some good for once in your miserable life and save him!
She was utterly unprepared for the next words she heard from Denethor's lips. "Abandon your posts!" he roared suddenly. Novarwen sprang to her feet, staring incredulously at him - at this time of desperate battle, the ruler of Gondor was urging his soldiers to run from a fight to save their land? "Flee! Flee for your lives!" Denethor bellowed at the soldiers on the levels below.
Then a flash of white caught Novarwen's eye as Denethor turned, and Gandalf's white staff flew up and struck Denethor on the side of the head. The staff knocked into the Steward's belly, and then hit him to the ground with a blow on the back. Gandalf spared only a glance for the prostrate Steward before he shouted to the soldiers, "Prepare for battle!"
Novarwen felt like cheering, but cheers at this moment for Minas Tirith were somehow inappropriate. She released her emotions instead as a gasp for air, and turned to the blond soldier. "Get Faramir inside," she told him swiftly. "Get him tended if anyone can be spared, but get him somewhere safe inside the city." The blond soldier nodded and barked an order to the stretcher bearers. They hoisted Faramir and carefully carried him down to the sixth level.
Novarwen turned to Pippin, who still knelt under the White Tree. "Come on," she said, catching hold of his hand and pulling him onto his feet. They joined Gandalf at the parapet, and Novarwen asked, "What can we do?"
Gandalf made for the stairs down to the next level. "Fight," he answered tersely. "Get your bow and fight. That is all that anyone can do now."


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New to this...have an iWatch also, how do you change the track color as you are tracking (prior to moving) so that it's not that dark brown color? I'd like it to be something more colorful to show up a bit better, that dark color was blending in with the streets.
You can change the currently recording track with the same method here. After you start the track, go to your saved tracks page and it will appear there with a default name/date/time title.
How do I change the order that tracks and routes are displayed? I have numerous tracks in magenta. I added a route in yellow that I want to follow. However, the route is drawn first then the tracks are drawn over top of it obscuring the route. I want the opposite. I want the tracks drawn first then the route drawn last so it is visible over top of the tracks. Is there a way to control this?
There isn't a way to control what displays first, but you can turn some tracks 'off' so that they aren't displayed on the map by toggling the 'visible on main map' option shown in the first screenshot above.
Thanks Ashli. In my case I want to leave the other tracks displayed, since I will be traversing only a portion of that track and don't want to miss the turnoff. Since the order in which tracks and routes are displayed can't be controlled, can it be manipulated? The algorithm that draws the tracks and routes on screen isn't random. Can I configure my planned route or track such that the algorithm will draw it on top (last)? This is a question more for the programmers than the users I guess. How is the database traversed to draw the tracks and routes? Alphabetically? By date created? By date modified? By folders alphabetically? Routes first then tracks second? If we know this then we can edit/name/create or track/route to have it displayed on top. What do you think? Cheers. John.
It ends up being multiple things that affect how tracks display on the map. It's not straightforward from the code how it works but here's what we empirically determined:
Thanks. I have managed to get them to display with the one on top that I want there. :-)
Two questions related to this topic.
1. Is there a way in the Android version of the app to change the color of more than one track at a time? I have dozens of tracks that I need to change to a common color. One at a time is tedious. Alternatively, can I just change all the tracks in a folder to a certain color at once?
2. Black or gray isn't shown as option for a track color. How to do I change a track color to black?
1) There is not, however you can post that idea publicly on the Community Forums -- that will let other users vote and comment, and you can follow the progress of ideas.
2) Sorry about that, it looks like there isn't a way to select black or gray. Please feel free to request that as well. Or, you can vote for this idea, which would allow custom color selection from the website: https://help.gaiagps.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/115001272248-Allow-editing-of-trail-route-colors


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Parent-Teacher Partnership
We strive to have 100% parent involvement with this amazing school and want you all to be informed as our busy lives require us to prioritize what we can and cannot attend.
There are a LOT of ways to help serve at our school. Anytime, anywhere we can use some help! Please reach out to Brittnie Harris (the PTP Chair) if you'd like to be placed on any of the event committees or to volunteer to serve at any of our events.
PTP Meetings
Our next PTP Meeting will be Thur, February 7th at 2PM at the school. Remember, attending meetings counts toward your 10 hours of volunteer time!
Volunteer Hours
For the 2018-2019 school year, all families are required to volunteer 10 hours per semester. Hours are recorded and maintained by a grade representative. Representatives are also tasked with contacting families to fill volunteer needs at various events. You can contact your rep to report hours or inquire about volunteer opportunities.
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Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli on fashion, cinema and imagination
May 24, 2019 | By Cassandra Napoli
Feb 22, 2018
MFW: Gucci. If ever there was a show that stopped everyone in their tracks and evoked some strange inner sentiments, this one (titled Cyborg Donna Haraway's essay The 'Cyborg manifesto" ) Gucci, from the mind of Alessandro Michele was it.
Inspired by the film, 'Tale of Tales', Michele approached Makinarium a company that produces visual effects. Six months in the making and the result – a pale green theatre with only operating tables as props around which models ' zomberly' walked, carrying otherworldly accoutrements, some with replicas of their own heads, others, cradling a lifelike chameleon, a fawn, the Gucci snake, or a baby dragon.
Michele sent out a beautiful and elaborate mix of cultural and cross-gender silhouettes. Russian Babushka scarves, tailored suiting – one with an apparent shroud, British tweeds, Chanel styled jackets, ballooning track pants, a flowing cape draped over a scarf print dress, pyjama suits, fluid trousers and gowns.
The list goes on with endless piles of fabulous jewellery and accessories strung around and across every form. Michele spoke of 'being and becoming' – is this his raison d'etre? – Lizzy Bowring
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It's amazing what two weeks of being with family and friends can do for a man. There is a visible difference in each man on the team after having two weeks at home with his loved ones. Everyone is relaxed and at ease with each other. Everyone is ready to get going, to "get the clock started." The clock is the year that we will spend in Afghanistan, and that clock doesn't start until the day that our boots are on the ground there.
My kids were in really great shape. The school-age kids are doing well in school, and the little ones are doing well. It was great to see them and spend time with them. The goodbyes were actually easier this time, because they've already seen me leave and then come back, so they know that they are not being abandoned. I explained to them that this next stretch will be about twice as long as the first one, and they seem to feel that they can do that. It was sad to leave them again, but it wasn't as traumatic as it was in January.
I'm grateful for that. For them more than for me. It's hard to see my kids in pain.
We found out today exactly what day we will be flying to Afghanistan. It's good to know, and to know that we won't be suffering a bunch of "mickey mouse" on the way there. Our travels should be quick and direct. We like quick and direct. We don't like slow and circuitous. Many people have had the slow and circuitous route to Afghanistan, but we won't. We are truly lucky boys.
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Feels like homeCorso Vittorio 308 is a guest house located on the first floor, with a lift, at the street number 308 at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome. In the centre of Rome and just a 10-minute walk from the Vatican City. This air-conditioned property, offers luggage storage facilities and a safe. Free WiFi access is available throughout. The 5 recently renovated bedrooms are equipped with a minibar and an electric kettle and the private bathrooms come with a shower and a hairdryer.
For guests who wish to explore the city of Rome, Piazza Navona is a 10-minute walk from the property and the Pantheon is 1 km away. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 30 km from Corso Vittorio 308.
The attention to all the details of decors is designed to make you feel at home in their spacious rooms. In the breakfast hall their staff prepares a rich continental buffet and in the comfortable common areas you can relax sipping a hot tea and reading a book from the library.
Eco-friendlyEcological A/C and Heating systems, Ecological wall painting, Filtered and decalcificated water.
RomeCorso Vittorio 308 is situated a 10-min walk from the Vatican City and Piazza Navona. The Pantheon is 1 km away.
How to get there
By carThe building is at the beginning of the Traffic Limit Zone (ZTL) of Corso Vittorio, that has a lot of parking spaces. You can reach from GRA (Grande Raccordo Anulare), following the indication of Roma, Città Del Vaticano, which is few meters away.
By trainFrom the Station âTermini' of Rome, take the bus no. 64 for 12 stops or no. 40 for 6 stops upto the halt C.SO VITTORIO EMANUELE/TASSONI, cross the road to the building no. 308 of Corso Vittorio Emanuele II.
By flightFrom the International Airport Leonardo da Vinci - FCO it is 30 km.
- Leonardo Express-> from the airport of Fiumicino take the train "Leonardo Express" upto Roma Termini (departure every 30 minutes - non stop).
- Take the bus ATAC 64 (P.za Stazione S. Pietro) or bus ATAC 40 (Borgo Sant'Angelo) and get off at Corso Vittorio Emanuele/Tassoni.
From the International Airport Ciampino - CIA
- You can take one of many buses run from the Ciampino Airport upto the Termini Station, the duration is around 40 minutes. Then take the bus ATAC 64 (P.za Stazione S. Pietro) or bus ATAC 40 (Borgo Sant'Angelo) and get off at Corso Vittorio Emanuele/Tassoni.
By SubwayThe closest metro station is OTTAVIANO (METRO Line A) distance about 800 meters from the B&B.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 308
00186 Rome
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BreakfastBright and spacious breakfast room with a hearty breakfast buffet where the staff will be ready to serve tea, coffee or cappuccino.
A Family room with connected roomsTheir connected rooms allow you a peaceful stay with your children.
- All the monuments and sites are of walking distance.
- Plenty of Bars and Restaurants.
No. 2, 3, 5
Double Deluxe
Three beautiful spacious double bedrooms with a view.
Rates : on request
No. 1
Triple Deluxe
A bright colored triple bedroom with attached bathroom.
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Family suite
A family suite can be arranged by connecting 2 rooms.
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No. 4
One quadruple spacious bedroom with unique street view.
Rates : on request
Rate Information
- Rates mentioned are per room per night based on 2 people sharing, unless otherwise stated.
- Rates mentioned are in Euro (EUR).
- Rates mentioned include breakfast.
- Rates mentioned include service charge & hotel tax.
- Rates mentioned exclude city taxes
- Rates mentioned include Wi-Fi
- Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid separately during your stay.
Property Information
- This B&B is on request.
- Rates can be changed without prior notice.
- They accept VISA, MASTERCARD & bank transfers.
- They are open all year round.
Extra Bed Policy
- Extra bed for adult is EUR 20 p.p.p.n. including breakfast.
- Extra bed for child between 2 to 12 years is EUR 20 p.p.p.n. including breakfast (upon request).
- Cots 0 -2 years is free including breakfast (upon request).
- Single occupancy rates are minus Euro 20 p.p.p.n.
Pet Policy
- Pets are not allowed.
Booking policy
- To guarantee the booking they require a valid credit card.
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel 14 days or more prior to arrival date, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 13 - 7 days prior to arrival date, they will charge a cancellation fee of 1 night.
- If you cancel between 6 - 3 days prior to arrival date, they will charge a cancellation fee of 2 nights.
- If you cancel less than 2 days prior to arrival date, they will charge a cancellation fee of 100% of the total booked amount.
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Harbormaster / Cape Porpoise Pier
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Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
How to Reach Us
The Town of Kennebunkport has miles of waterfront, including both river and ocean front. The Town shares a harbormaster with the Town of Kennebunk to patrol the Kennebunk River. The Town also has a Harbormaster in Cape Porpoise for all other water bodies.
The Harbormasters enforce the Kennebunk River Ordinance, the Waterfront Ordinance and the laws of the State of Maine that concern water safety. The positions are also responsible for maintaining the mooring registration list, mooring waiting list, mooring assignments, and mooring inspections.
Kennebunk River
Jim Black, serves as the Harbormaster for the Kennebunk River. The harbormaster operates out of Government Wharf, off Ocean Avenue. The Wharf is a Town-owned facility, maintained by the fishermen. It has about 200 feet of berthing space. Fishermen use the wharf for accessing moorings. There is no fuel for sale at Government Wharf, although fuel can be purchased at two marinas further up the river.
Contact the Kennebunk River Harbormaster, Jim Black at (207) 205-0991.
Cape Porpoise Harbor
The Kennebunkport pier is located in the Cape Porpoise Harbor off Pier Road. The harbor is home to approximately 120 moorings, with the majority used by commercial fishermen. The harbor is protected from the ocean by a number of small islands, with the Goat Island Light marking the entrance to the harbor. At low tide there is a depth of 8' at the pier. The Harbormaster monitors VHF Channel 16.
Pier membership is required for all who wish to tie up to the pier for loading and offloading, temporary minor repairs and refueling. Electricity and water are available to members at no additional charge. Fuel is available to all visiting boats during regular hours, and to members 24 hours per day through the use of a Keegard fueling system. Also available to members is a punt float for dinghy tie-up. Commercial membership is $625 per year, with punt $400, and recreational membership at $400 per year.
Contact the Cape Porpoise Harbormaster, Chris Mayo at (207) 967-5040.
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The Cookery's Hanson Cottage is located behind The Cookery in downtown Fish Creek. This cottage is a perfect location for a couple on their Door County getaway. A block off the main street makes it a quiet location, but within walking distance of all that Fish Creek has to offer.
Remodeled in 2009, The Hanson cottage is an historic cottage with modern amenities. This cozy one bedroom unit features a queen size bed and a bathroom with a granite countertop and a tub/shower. The main living space has an open floor plan with a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining area. A deck with an eating area and gas grill, cable television, as well as heat and air conditioning are also featured in this cottage. We provide all linens.
Shops, restaurants, the Fish Creek beach, and Peninsula State Park are all within walking distance. Centrally located in the northern part of Door County, Fish Creek is the perfect place to be located for your Door County getaway.
The Cookery's accommodations are available to rent May through October. Weekly rentals preferred, July through mid August. A two night minimum is requested May, June, late August, September and October.
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Games in the North: What to watch on January 6th
Following a December which left many Welsh football fans feeling deprived of games to watch due to weather conditions, it finally seems as if there will be a full round of fixtures across the many tiers of welsh football found in the North of the country. Here are some of the best games from some of the divisions.
Connah's Quay Nomads v Barry Town United (Welsh Premier League, 2.30pm)
It should be a truly spectacular clash as high flying Connah's Quay Nomads take on the ever passionate Barry Town United, who are continuing to impress in their maiden season back in the top flight of Welsh football.
With just two games left in phase one, Barry Town United find themselves on the brink of the top half before the split. Their game is a must win on Saturday if they want to harbour any hopes of earning a spot in the top half portion for Phase Two.
Their opponents, the Nomads, have already proven that they are one of the league's top sides as they are second in the league table with only four losses in 20 games thus far. But Barry have everything to play for and will bring all the passion their fans are renown for, which has helped carry them to the position they find themselves in on Saturday.
Denbigh Town v Caernarfon Town (Cymru Alliance, 2.30pm)
The Cofis are having a sensational season and at a glance it could appear that Caernarfon are a shoe in to win this game, especially after Denbigh's disappointing 3-1 boxing day defeat to a mid table Ruthin Town side.
But go back just a couple more weeks and Denbigh put five goals past a Rhyl side, who on paper looked fairly even to, if not slightly better, than the Denbigh Town side, proving the quality Denbigh can bring to the table, making this fixture an exciting encounter.
Add to this the fact the Denbigh are yet to have drawn a game so far this season and the story line of very capable underdogs taking on dominant favourites, and it could well be the type of match that offers a little bit of everything.
Chirk AAA v Buckley Town (Welsh National League Premier Division, 2pm)
A huge clash in the WNL Premier Division, as the two sides are currently separated by only two points, and both are in title contention. A win for Buckley would establish themselves as Brickfield's main contenders for the title as they have a game in hand on the men leading the division.
On the other hand, a win for Chirk would keep them breathing down Brickfield's necks as their closest challenger. Everything is to play for in this encounter making it an excellent choice if you wish to watch football in North East Wales.
Llanberis v Llangefni Town (Welsh Alliance League Division One, 2pm)
As for those wishing to watch a game in the North West, this 4th v 2nd match-up in the Welsh Alliance League holds an abundance of potential, with Llangefni being slight favourites to win the game.
Llanberis' last game saw them concede eight goals and only score one against a mid table Llandudno Albion team. But, Llanberis' fourth place was not earned through luck, so if Llanberis bring their best, this tie should be and one exciting to say the least.
Maesgwyn v Brymbo (Welsh National League Division One, 2pm)
Undefeated Brymbo travel to Maesgwyn, who after a superb start to the season, have found themselves with seven wins and four losses in eleven games. Brymbo are heavy favourites for the game but Maesgwyn have proven numerous times this season they are a very capable outfit.
A win for the Steelmen would create good distance between Brymbo and the other competing sides at the top of the league, whereas Maesgwyn will be playing with 100% effort as consistent performances need to be quickly found to maintain their high league spot for the rest of the season.
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text: More Info Number of students served by GEAR UP > 1999-2006 cohort: 1,653 > 2000-2007 cohort: 2,028 > 2006-2013 cohort: 979 > 2011-2018 cohort: 817 > 2018-2025 expected cohort: about 1200 ** In 2006, the Department of Education changed the guidelines for what students were served, reflecting the dramatic change in cohort sizes. More Info GEAR UP PARTNERS > Hamilton County Schools > The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga > Chattanooga State Community College > Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce > Chattanooga Police Department > Junior Achievement > The Tennessee National Guard > Region's Bank > TechTown Learning Center Students in some of the highest-needs schools in Hamilton County will continue to get concentrated support to help them graduate from high school and complete college, thanks to the renewal of a federal grant this month. GEAR UP, a grant-funded U.S. Department of Education program, got the go-ahead to plan for its next cohort with a more than $5.1 million award this fall. GEAR UP tracks groups of students from sixth and seventh grade through their first years of college or post-secondary education. The local program has served students since its first grant cycle in 1999. Since 2006, the program's participants have increased graduation rates from 58 to 70 percent. "These students run into a lot of obstacles and hurdles," said Hunter Huckabay, the director of the program. "We are evaluated based on if we are getting students ready for college and if they are successful once they get there." Huckabay said… [Read full story]


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Private lessons are available and set up on a case-by-case basis.
Students under the age of ten accepted, following a parent-teacher consultation.
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Take Washington St. exit heading west from I95; after seven stop lights and 1/2 mile, pass the Pepsi warehouse and Southern States, then take a right on N. Bayard. We are inside the chain link fence on the right (there is a banner hanging on this fence).
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Head west on Rt. 36 (this becomes Washington St.). After passing over I95, follow directions above.
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If you choose I85, take rt. 1 north, bear right at the light, N. Bayard will be on the left in approximately one mile.
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- Chex cereal - 7 c
How to make puppy chow:Melt butter, peanut butter and chips. Pour over cereal. Put in paper bag. Add powdered sugar and shake bag.
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Hello, fall! Which means in LA, "Hello, more summer!" I've been quiet online as always seems to happen in July and August, but now I'm back to school. And hoping to be consistent…
So, here's a quick update on life:
I finished my script! "Finished" is a loose term though, mind you. It's got a lot of issues and I think about those issues pretty often. But I finished it on August 31 for a lab submission and I have only to say, I'm so proud I did it. The sense of finishing something (albeit a draft) is huge and surprisingly energizing. A few days after I immediately headed over to the library to pick up some research materials for my next script. And in another week or so I'm going to re-open the draft and make edits. You've gotta layer your projects.
I have mixed feelings about the script right now, to tell the truth. Again, I have a lot of characters. But, unlike June Falling Down, this is a true ensemble movie. Now I have two main story lines along with maybe four subplots? Maybe more. A few weeks ago I said to Chris, "the plot is like this," and I interlaced all ten of my fingers. "Just add five more fingers and that's what the plot is." It took so dang long to construct this thing. And then even now I'm not sure if I hit the right emotional impact. I hit somewhere around it, but I have to go back and massage it. What a weird way to talk about that, but for some reason that makes sense to me.
Who knows. Maybe it won't be the next movie? Maybe just part of it will be. Maybe part of it will be a play (hint: yes, part of it is going to be a play).
The other news is we are finally – finally! – actively looking for a new apartment. Not that exciting to you, but if you saw the shithole that we made this movie out of, you'd be excited too. (We told ourselves, "one month," and it became four and a half years!!! *^#@#%^*%!) And perhaps it will be a new filming location? Probably it will be, let's be honest.
Otherwise, I'm really pushing hard with, well, everything. I neglected perks while finishing the script (everything essentially fell apart for a while there in August), but I'm back to rolling clay for mobiles and painting portraits and writing thank yous and sending magnets, so stay tuned! (Again: anyone in LA wanna be an unpaid intern? I'll make you a matcha latte?)
And I'm re-working myself back into being an actor. It's the thing that always gets put on the back burner. Possibly because going in and hoping to be chosen can feel really useless at times, especially for projects that I'm not always excited about (but sometimes I really am excited! And I'm up for hire right now, dontcha know!) and I'm certainly excited about my own work (and my own work is a lot more, well, work). But, I'm re-dedicating myself this fall and with June work winding down, I don't have a choice. Because I don't see myself staying here in LA forever, so make this most of it, Rebecca! Come on.
That's all for now. I'm back online. Let's do this.
Oh yeah! And we're headed to the Santa Cruz Film Festival in October! You should totally come because we're gonna be there! October 14 (a Saturday) at 7pm. Yes yes yes.


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Temporary Tourist – Part Two.
After visiting the Whitney and dragging Lauren to look at a couple of potential new apartments in the city, we had a lot of ground to cover on Sunday.
We slept in and all we wanted was a little bit of good brunch grub. We went to The Diner in Meatpacking. Lauren ordered Huevos Rancheros with orange juice and I had eggs, toast, bacon with a side of greens and a cup of Mud coffee. Chelsea Market was next on our list so we perused the shops and headed to the High Line. Thankfully there were not very many people out and about yet so we had a nice stroll along the railroad tracks/ art park/ public space.
After the High Line we traveled up to Columbus Circle. This is my favorite spot in the city. During the summer I like to go to Whole Foods, grab lunch and sit in Columbus Circle while people watching. Not to mention, the view from the atrium of the Time Warner Center makes you fall in love with New York time and time again.
After Columbus Circle we headed for a walk through Central Park – where there happened to be an adorable children's Ice Skating Competition at the Wollman Rink. Maybe it's because I'm from Florida where there is no such thing as snow [except for sno-cones] but I thought the little kids skating competition was the cutest thing ever.
Monday we rode the Staten Island Ferry, visited St. Patrick's Cathedral and dined at Malatesta in the West Village. Thanks for visiting, Lauren! I kind of enjoyed being a tourist for the weekend!
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NTSB Identification: GAA18CA401
14 CFR Part 137: Agricultural
Accident occurred Thursday, July 05, 2018 in Rochelle, IL
Aircraft: Grumman G164, registration: N6795Q
NTSB investigators will use data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator, and will not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.
Aircraft was departing a private strip and crashed under unknown circumstances.
Date: 05-JUL-18
Time: 20:55:00Z
Regis#: N6795Q
Aircraft Make: GRUMMAN
Aircraft Model: G-164B AG CAT
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: AERIAL APPLICATION
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 137
Aircraft Operator: HENDRICKSON FLYING SERVICE
City: ROCHELLE
State: ILLINOIS
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Grumman G-164B Ag Cat, N6795Q: Accident occurred July 05, 2018 in Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois
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Families growing coffee in northern Uganda are wealthier than those depending on seasonal crops such as maize and groundnuts, a study has found. The study, The potential of coffee to uplift people out ofRead More »
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The Missouri Growth Association has released An Evaluation of the Missouri Historic Preservation Tax Credit's Program's Impact on Job Creation and Economic Activity Across the State, a 34-page report by Dr. Sarah Coffin, Rob Ryan and Ben McCall of St. Louis University.
According to the report, the tax credit is responsible for 43,150 new or retained jobs with an average salary of $42,732 as well as $669.8 million in new sales/use and income tax revenues to state and local government.
The report confirms advocates' assertions that the credit enjoys wide usage and largely benefits small developers. Coffin and company found that, as of 2009, the range of historic rehab tax credits issued goes from $399 to $20.1 million.
About 33% of the projects that have received Missouri historic rehab tax credits have used less than $50,000 in credits. Taking the number up to usage of $100,000 or less, there is a majority of 57% of projects. Less than 13% of projects used more than $1 million in credits.
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Study on Missouri Historic Tax Credit: 43,150 Jobs, Most Tax Credit Projects Small
by Michael R. Allen on Tuesday, March 30, 2010
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How do we even begin to argue with our representatives when the facts seem to be so clearly written on the wall?(This is not a rhetorical question.) I don't even know how I can write them for their support of the tax credits when there is such ignorance abounding.
- 11:13 AM, March 30, 2010
- Michael R. Allen said...
Good question. Now that there is HB 2399 (see blog post from later today), you can write your Representatives and ask them to oppose that specific bill.
Ultimately, though, I think our side will need to present a counter-proposal and rally support behind it rather than waiting for the governor to make all of the moves.
- 11:22 PM, March 30, 2010
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I had a quick thought and idea on Christmas Eve and got out the camera and tripod. Since I had a the tree up and it was positioned perfectly next to the fireplace, it was time for a cloning shot. You'll have to excuse the blue painter's tape around the fireplace since we (and I mean wifey) are painting the house's interior trim. Anyway feel free to comment.
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Kresge-supported project provides easily accessible information about 'community benefit' requirement for nonprofit hospitals
As more Americans qualify for Medicaid or other health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, health policy analysts predict that demand for hospital-based charity care will shrink. The projected decrease in charity care would free resources at nonprofit hospitals to provide other community benefits – activities that improve the overall health of the population.
The 2010 Affordable Care Act clarified, expanded and introduced greater transparency into what are known as "community benefit" requirements for federally tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals. These hospitals now must:
- Conduct a community health-needs assessment at least every three years and develop a strategy to meet those needs
- Adopt and publicize a written financial assistance policy
- Limit charges, billing and debt collection practices aimed at individuals who qualify for financial assistance
Nonprofit hospitals also must comply with the community benefit requirements of the states in which they operate. To help policymakers, public health departments, hospitals, community leaders, advocates and other stakeholders understand community benefit requirements, The Hilltop Institute at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, has created an online resource called the Community Benefit State Law Profiles.
"Many states have had community benefit requirements for a long time," says Hilltop Senior Policy Analyst Martha Somerville. "However, we found tremendous variation among states. This tool can help policymakers assess where their states stand now and determine where they want to go. It also can be used by advocates and people in the community who want to know what the state requires hospitals in their area to do. That knowledge can be a lever to get hospitals involved in community-based health improvement efforts."
Created by Hilltop's Hospital Community Benefit Program the free tool spells out community benefit requirements state-by-state. Users can sort information by state or by a specific community benefit requirement such as those concerning financial-assistance policies, limits on hospital charges or debt-collection practices. Users also can compare community benefit requirements across multiple states and read the actual laws and policies.
Hilltop's Hospital Community Benefit Program is supported by grants from The Kresge Foundation's Health Program and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The Kresge Foundation works to expand opportunity for low-income people in America's cities. Its Health Program seeks to reduce health disparities among children and adults by addressing conditions that lead to poor health outcomes.
Large hospital systems with facilities in multiple states will find the website of interest, predicts Julie Trocchio, senior director of community benefits and continuing care at the Catholic Health Association of the United States. "People who work in those systems will want to know what is required in various states as well as at the federal level."
Legislators and advocates who are concerned about community benefit requirements in their state and want to see what other states require also will find the website useful, says Trocchio, who describes Hilltop as a valuable "objective and nonpartisan resource."
The New England Journal of Medicine reported in April 2013 that tax-exempt hospitals devoted approximately 7.5 percent of their operating expenses to community benefits in fiscal year 2009. More than 85 percent of those expenditures went to charity care and patient care services, with only about 5 percent going to community health improvement programs.
Historically, the Internal Revenue Service has recognized nonprofit hospitals as charitable organizations exempt from taxes because they provided charity care to patients unable to pay. In 1969, the IRS expanded the kinds and scope of activities hospitals could report to support their federal tax-exempt status by establishing "community benefit" as the legal standard for hospital tax exemption.
"Tax exemption is a big issue for hospitals," Somerville says. "The estimated value of federal, state and local tax exemptions to the nation's approximately 2,900 nonprofit hospitals was $12.6 billion in 2002, and one would expect that number to be much higher now. Hospitals will want to comply with federal and state requirements to qualify for both federal and state tax exemptions."
- Community benefits that qualify nonprofit hospitals for federal tax exemption include:
- Free and discounted care to uninsured and low-income patients
- Payment shortfalls for services provided to Medicaid patients
- Activities to improve health in the community the hospital serves
- Programs to increase access to care, such as subsidized health services
- Medical research
- Educating health professionals
The Catholic Health Association, Association of State and Territorial Health Officers, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Network of Public Health Law and other groups are helping Hilltop spread the word about the Hospital Community Benefit Program and state law profiles. Hilltop also has sent email bulletins to more than 6,000 individuals across the country, including members of Congress and state legislators who serve on health or finance committees.
"When the Affordable Care Act is fully implemented in 2014, there should be less demand by uninsured patients for free and discounted hospital care. Although there will still be a role for hospitals to provide charity care," Somerville says. "One hopes that some hospital resources previously devoted to charity care can be redirected to prevention initiatives that address the root causes of disease and disability -- the social, economic and environmental determinants of health."
Kresge's David Fukuzawa agrees."The Affordable Care Act presents a huge opportunity for hospitals to invest in efforts to help make the places where low-income families live, learn, work and play safe and healthy," says Fukuzawa, who directs Kresge's Health Program. "They have unique knowledge of the kinds of problems vulnerable people in their communities face and, with less demand from charity care, the resources to join with other community partners in improving health."
Somerville says she anticipates that requiring nonprofit hospitals to assess and address community health needs will foster new partnerships.
An asthma-mitigation program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is one example of how successful hospital-community partnerships can improve health, says Hilltop Policy Analyst Gayle Nelson. Working with nontraditional partners, the hospital identified asthma hot spots, neighborhoods where children were readmitted to the medical center for asthma treatment at higher-than-normal rates. The hospital and its community partners discovered that many of the children frequently readmitted with severe asthma lived in unhealthy substandard housing owned by the same landlord. The program partnered with the local Legal Aid Society, which helped tenants form an association to compel the property owner to make repairs.


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Okay everyone I have a very exciting announcement to share with y'all. Last week my Dad took me to go look at some pre-fab outdoor buildings to see about turning one of them into a tiny home. We looked at quite a few buildings until I saw "the one." The minute I walked into "the one" I knew that was the one that would be my tiny home!
I hope to go back in May to talk about how many windows I want in the home, the type of porch I want, and to further discuss about the 2 lofts. That's right- 2 lofts! One sleeping loft and one sewing loft! At this point I can't tell you which one I'm more excited about! I've always wanted my own sewing area and it's finally happening!
Yesterday my parents and I were at Home Depot and decided to price some materials I'll need to get. Thankfully I'm wanting to start purchasing items a little at a time to make the cost not appear to be as much. It was fun though looking at all the things that might go in my tiny home- even looking at insulation was fun to me. It's just the idea that soon I'll get to purchase these things and make my home!
Maybe in June I'll have some pictures of the tiny home building itself..one never knows. ;)


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A Little about myself: I haven't always loved chickens it all started March of 2008. In school we decided to raise some chickens from eggs to see how they developed. We started off with 24 eggs but only 11 made it to were they actually made it to hatching. I didn't really care at first until I looked in the brooder and 1 little chick was wanting me to pick it up and hold him. Of course I tried to ignore it but I started warming up to the little chick. So I picked him up and held him for a few minutes and it just started falling asleep. Thats when I got really attached to the little thing.
Weeks passed and the little chickens grew bigger. We lost one to some kid that squeezed it to hard and killed it. By this time I had gotten to attached to all of them I got really angry at the stupidness of this kid, but I couldn't do anything about it. A few days later the same freaking kid was in the room and messing with the chickens which were running from him. He caught the one that I have loved dearly and dropped it!!! As soon as e got in the the teacher yelled at him to get the beep out of there and he did. The chick I notice was bleeding on his waddles I went over and picked the poor little boy up(now I knew he was a boy) and he had a cut in his waddles I was so sad. The teacher let me take the rest of the day off to tend to my little boy.He turned out fine in the end but he still has a messed up waddle from that incident.
Months passed and it turned into June. The County fair was coming around and I brought Kernal(I named him) and his little pullet Sandy. We went to the fair but we had to wait 7 days until they judged him. After 7 days of being there from 4pm-10pm the judging day finally arrived. After the judge judged all of the chickens Kernal ended up taking Champion Cockral. I couldn't believe it!
Fro mthen on I was addicted to chickens. My new friends I made there didn't help either Hopefully this Spring I'll have some brand new chicks YAY!
Now if I could just figure out how to post up pictures :\
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the Love and Guts art show. Here's a shot of Pat Ngoho setting up the gallery.
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Steve and I are on our way to New Zeland for the Oakley bowl-a-rama. One week there then on to sydney.
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A new passion project for me. My Nephew Paul had very bad stroke over a year ago and is relearning how to do everything including talking. I am getting him together with an amazing artist Fidalis Buehler.
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