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Day 1:
Arrival at Entebbe you are met by UTB Holidays staff then transfer to Jinja and check-in at the Jinja Nile Resort. Overnight at Jinja Nile Resort.
Day 2:
Visit to the Bujagali Falls. Return to the Jinja Nile Resort for lunch. Afternoon you visit the Source of the Nile. Dinner and overnight at the Jinja Nile Resort.
Day 3:
Depart Jinja after breakfast and travel to Fort Portal. Lunch to be taken en route. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge.
Day 4:
Kibale Forest National Park for a nature walk and a view to Track the Chimpanzees Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge.
Day 5:
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the second largest park in Uganda for a stay at Jacana Safari Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Jacana Safari Lodge.
Day 6:
Morning game drive, move with packed Lunch. In the afternoon Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel Dinner and overnight at Jacana Safari Lodge.
Day 7:
Nature walk in the forest of Maramagambo and a game drive in the Ishasha sector. Depart for Bwindi National Park. Dinner and overnight at Volcanoes, Bwindi.
Day 8:
Depart and go tracking for Gorillas in Bwindi Forest. Dinner and overnight at Volcanoes Bwindi.
Day 9:
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Mburo National Park. Dinner and overnight at Mantana Mburo.
Day 10:
Morning game drive at Lake Mburo National Park. After lunch proceed to the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe for an overnight stay. Overnight at the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe.
Day 11:
Transfer to Entebbe Airport for the return flight.
Cost of Safari Includes:
- Full board accommodation at Jinja Nile Resort, Ndali Lodge, Jacana Safari Lodge, Volcanoes Ecolodge, and Mantana Camp.
- Bed and Breakfast accommodation at Imperial Resort Beach Hotel.
- Park fees to Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo National Parks.
- One Gorilla Permit per person (subject to availability).
- One Chimpanzee Permit per person ( subject to availability).
- Entry fees to Bujagali Falls and the Source of the Nile.
- Launch trip on the Kazinga Channel.
- Private Internal transportation in a 4 wheel drive vehicle, inclusive of driver, driver's allowance, fuel and taxes.
Cost of Safaris Does Not include:
- Any costs of personal nature, e.g. drinks, laundry, tips etc.


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Spokane Jill Stein Visibility Schedule:
Mondays: 7-9 a.m. @ Trent/Hamilton, 4-6 p.m. @ Trent/Hamilton
Tuesdays: 5-6 p.m. @ Lincoln/Monroe
Wednesdays: TBA
Thursdays: TBA
Fridays: 7-9 a.m. @ Ruby/Division, 4-6 p.m. @ Ruby/Division
Saturdays: After 10 a.m. meeting @ Lincoln/Main. [Reminder: no meeting Sept. 3]
Sundays: TBA
We will be meeting on these days, at these times, at these places every week; so expect us to be there and JOIN US anytime you are available. We can add locations and times as more people join. Signs are provided but feel free to create your own to show your support for Jill.
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- August 29, 2016 at 4pm – 6pm
Trent @ Hamilton
E Trent Ave & N Hamilton St
Spokane, WA 99202
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In honour of Valentine's Day this Sunday, I've put together a list of my top five favourite couples in books.
1) Alexia Tarabotti & Conall Maccon (Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate series)
She's preternatural able to nullify the powers of vampires and werewolves…and he's the werewolf alpha of the Woolsey pack. Their relationship is fiery, passionate and marked by their utterly devoted love for each other. Add in the steampunk, high-society, Victorian era setting and this series makes for a highly enjoyable romp. There's quite a lot food described though (because such things are very important to Alexia) and I always have a massive craving for treacle tart whenever I re-read this series.
2) Kady Grant & Ezra Mason (Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff)
So, they're barely in the same place for the entire book and for a rather large chunk of it they're not even together…but I still loved their relationship. I loved all their interactions together as the world dissolved around them. It was funny and charming and in many ways quite bittersweet. It helps that the book as a whole was amazing and I CAN'T WAIT for the next one!
3) Sam & Sybil Vimes (Discworld series by Terry Pratchett)
The relationship between Sam Vimes and Lady Sybil is one of my favourite parts of the whole Discworld series. I just love how…understated it is. Their romance is a quiet burn throughout the Night Watch stories and watching them move from their first meeting, through to marriage and eventually to the birth of Young Sam is a delight. I love Sybil's quiet support and love for Sam and his need (and most often confusion) to do the right thing for her. I mean, they're super, super, super rich and yet Sybil still darns his socks for him (because she thinks that's what wives should do) and he always wears them (even though the thick solid stitching isn't the most comfortable thing). But he loves her and she loves him…and it's wonderful.
4) Micah Grey & Drystan (Micah Grey series by Laura Lam)
The progression of their relationship is a beautiful thing. In fact, to be honest, Pantomime and Shadowplay are both beautiful, gorgeous, lyrical reads – Laura Lam's writing is brilliant, utterly brilliant – and Micah's and Drystan's relationship is painfully sweet, unique and perfectly paced. Love it. Love them.
5) Neve & Max (You don't have to say you love me by Sarra Manning)
This is pure, unadulterated, guilty pleasure reading for me. Yes, it's a standard romance plot with not too many surprises…but Neve is such a fantastic character and I really identify with her and her struggles with body image. I re-read this one all the time and I just can't help but love the relationship between Neve and Max as they move from friends-with-benefits towards something more…
So how about you? Do you agree with the couples I've chosen? Who're your favourite couples?


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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has decorated a lofty 15-meter evergreen festooned with 50,000 colorful lights and 850 traditional Vietnamese conical hats, installed a life-size Seven Dwarfs' house, created a storybook inspired by the highlands town of Sapa, and prepared for Christmas carols to be sung in five languages during the festive season.
All this, and Père Noël, aka Santa Claus, will anchor the holiday celebrations at the hotel beginning on December 2.
The enchantment starts the moment guests step inside the marble lobby. The interiors of the French colonial hotel will be covered in an assortment of batik ornaments, silk lanterns, woven bamboo baskets filled with fresh flowers, and embroidered fabrics trimmed with pom poms, tassels, ribbons and traditional copper coins.
All of the decor is inspired by the mystical mountainous town of Sapa - the only town in Vietnam that actually sees snowfall from time to time. Located in Vietnam's remote northwest mountains, Sapa is famous for its many different ethnic groups and its rugged, romantic scenery.
A soaring 15-meter Christmas tree takes center stage on the hotel's rooftop garden balcony, Le Balcon. This year's evergreen will be illuminated with more than 50,000 bedazzling lights and decorated with some 850 traditional conical hats made from palm leaves.
In addition, a special children's holiday book, Once Upon a Time in Sapa, will be presented to guests to commemorate the hotel's 115th anniversary. The beautifully illustrated, hardcover book is filled with timeless stories and Vietnamese folktales about the area. The hotel is also hosting a unique Sapa drawing competition for children, with the chance to win a special prize for the whole family.
In the spirit of the season, more than 30 Metropole staff will dress up and serenade guests with popular Christmas carols in five languages, including French and Vietnamese. The staff will perform over two days, on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so that they may reach out to the many visitors staying at the hotel during the holiday period.
"We could have hired a professional choir, but we want to give our guests a personal touch by singing to them in their native language," said Mr. Franck Lafourcade, the Metropole's General Manager.
Once again, Vietnam's most storied hotel will be keeping the magic of Christmas dreams alive with a spectacular program of holiday feasts and events during the most wonderful time of the year.


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("Thorntons" or "the Company")
Strategy Review
Thorntons today announces the conclusions of its strategy review and how management will re-position the business over the next three years. The aim is to rebalance the organisation and capitalise on Thorntons' brand strength through a more focused retail estate with a differentiated customer proposition, a renewed customer focus and a compelling commercial, franchise and online offering.
Key points
· This strategy:
§ Creates a de-risked business delivering returns over the medium term in line with the sectors in which we operate and positions the Company for sustainable future growth
§ Creates a profitable and sustainable Own Store channel of around 180 stores with a differentiated and less seasonal proposition
§ Focuses on driving good growth from our Franchise, Commercial and Thorntons Direct channels
- Our Franchise estate will grow as Own Stores are closed and replaced with a Franchise in the majority of locations, thereby protecting contribution and customer goodwill
- Our Commercial channel will continue to grow strongly benefiting from increases in breadth and depth of distribution
- Thorntons Direct will see its role change as the 'customer direct' segment aligns with and supports Own Stores
§ Delivers savings in supply chain and central costs of more than £2m on an annualised basis, the benefit of which will be delivered from FY2012/13 onwards
§ Has been developed to ensure that we maintain and grow our factory production levels within current capacity as we rebalance our business across all channels
· Current trading continues to be challenging, in line with our expectations
· The Thorntons Board expects to recommend a nominal final dividend for the year ended 25 June 2011. Thereafter, the Board intends that dividends in the medium term should be sustainable and progressive with dividend cover broadly in line with sector peers.
Jonathan Hart, Thorntons' Chief Executive, commented:
"Thorntons is a strong, trusted and highly valuable brand with excellent potential. Our goal is to refocus the business across all channels and seek to deliver industry competitive returns over the next three to five years. Although we see the prospect of weakness in High Street footfall and consumer sentiment continuing, I am confident that this strategy is right. We continue to adapt in order to meet the changing needs of our customers, while at the same time retaining our current presence on the High Street through our Own Stores and our Franchise business."
For further information please contact:
Nadja Vetter / Emma Crawshaw, Cardew Group T: 020 7930 0777
A presentation for investors and analysts will be held today at the offices of Investec (2 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7QP) at 11.00am.
The review has re-affirmed our confidence in the strength of the Thorntons brand, which continues to gain market share year on year. Thorntons' existing multi channel approach has not only allowed us to spread risk but has also enabled us to meet the changing needs of our customers. It provides the platform for a successful restructuring as well as opportunities for future growth.
In recent years, there have been significant changes in consumer shopping behaviour and this, combined with limited investment in our stores, has led to the situation where our Own Store portfolio requires restructuring, both in terms of location and proposition.
We strongly believe that our Own Store portfolio remains important to the future success of the Company, not only as a profitable distribution channel, but also in being instrumental in bringing the brand to life, supporting and driving sales across the whole of the business.
Restructured Own Store portfolio
We have performed a detailed store by store review of our portfolio which has concluded that Thorntons:
§ can run a sustainable and profitable Own Store channel of between 180 and 200 stores
§ will close a minimum of 120 stores over three years, taking advantage of the lease expiry profile, at a total cost of £4.2 - £4.8 million
§ will explore opportunities to close up to a further 60 stores over the same period, and
§ may re-site or open stores in the UK's top 100 retail locations if opportunities arise and if the potential is confirmed.
A differentiated Own Store proposition
Our objective is to encourage existing customers to visit and purchase more frequently, therefore we will:
§ Develop a differentiated and less seasonal business - while Thorntons will always be strongly associated with the key selling seasons, we will grow the relevance of other all year round gifting occasions in our customers' lives e.g. birthdays, anniversaries, congratulations, thank yous, etc
§ Create relevant new products - we will extend our core gifting category by introducing an innovative range of good value "little gifts"; launch some of our existing best-selling gifting ideas from Thorntons Direct; increase the number of opportunities to customise gifts; and develop a new flagship boxed chocolate brand in 2012
§ Improve the merchandising and displays - we will be refreshing our overall approach; introducing lower density merchandising in store; more products displayed out of packaging; and more space for the quality of the chocolates to be demonstrated
§ Improve the customer experience - the store teams will lead the transformation of the retail offer and a new customer sampling and service programme will be launched in the next couple of months.
Implications for manufacturing and other channels
Our plan has been developed to ensure that we maintain and grow our factory production levels within current capacity as we rebalance the business across all channels.
Our Commercial channel will benefit from the reduction in the Own Store estate and become the main sales channel over the next three years. We anticipate further growth in breadth and depth of distribution and increased market share during key seasons, in particular Easter.
The Franchise estate will play a key role as we restructure our Own Store portfolio. We will seek to secure a Franchisee in the majority of locations where an Own Store is closed and so protect contribution and customer goodwill.
Thorntons Direct
Thorntons Direct is expected to continue to grow and will see its role change as it becomes more closely aligned with our Own Stores.
We foresee continued steady growth in the short term and will be investigating the potential over the medium and longer term.
Improving efficiency
We will continue to improve business efficiency, lowering costs and increasing profitability in order to support the implementation of the strategy. We have been undertaking a comprehensive review of all major costs and contracts and yesterday announced the outsourcing of our warehouse operation and distribution function. Overall we will deliver savings in our supply chain and central costs of more than £2m on an annualised basis, the majority of which will benefit performance from 2012/13 onwards.
Management changes
As a result of a split in his marketing and retail responsibilities, Peter Wright, Marketing Director, has decided to leave the Company and will step down as a Director, leaving the business on 1 July 2011. The Board of Thorntons would like to take this opportunity to thank Peter for his contribution and wish him all the best for the future. Jonathan Hart will assume overall responsibility for the Own Store channel.
Current trading
Current trading continues to be challenging, in line with our expectations.
Store Portfolio
Stores as at 26.06.10
New Stores
Stores as at
Own Stores
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J.J. Duenas
Sr. Well Intervention Engineer
J.J. is a Senior Intervention Engineer for BP in Houston. He holds a BS( Honors) in Petroleum Engineering from UIS ( Colombia) and has over 25 years of experience in Production, Completion and Intervention. He has worked on different Engineering, Operations and Project management assignments in the USA and overseas for Schlumberger, Aramco and BP.
He is currently working in Deep Water GOM providing engineering support to the intervention activities.


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Welcome to Guideposts to Happiness, our blog about helping you find tidbits of wisdom and happiness in your life, with Will Meecham.
Will Meecham, MD, MA comes to us by way of his blogging for the excellent Tom Wootton at Bipolar Advantage. He was a surgeon that suffered the loss of his career at age 42. This forced him to explore the popular and technical literature surrounding mood disorders and trauma. Combining his study with professional help, he gradually gained ground against these difficulties.
We're happy to welcome him to his own blog here at Psych Central, to help people understand how to navigate through their own mood concerns and unexpected traumas that life throws at us. He hopes to offer his own ideas, reflections and advice about how to find the way toward great happiness within our own lives.
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Russell Packer: from jail cell to uni graduate
THIS story has nothing to do with the NRL finals, but it's a Cinderella story in September, all the same.
Last Wednesday, St George Illawarra forward - and soon-to-be Tiger - Russell Packer, slipped on a graduation gown and mortarboard felt cap.
Two years ago, he was wearing prison greens.
With his partner Lara in tears and much-loved five-year-old son Marley and seven year-old daughter Madison staring up at their 115kg father, Packer accepted his graduate certificate in business at the University of Wollongong.
Packer achieved the results in the same dominant fashion he displayed in the front-row for the Dragons this year, graduating from his two subjects, accounting and financial management and operations managements, with high distinction.
Which, given that his outstanding academic level of intelligence was recognised just four months ago by being included on the Dean's Merit List - awarded to the top 5 per cent of students within the faculty - it should come as no great surprise.
However, how this story will widen your eyes is just how Packer, who spent 12 months in jail for a violent alcohol-fuelled assault in 2013, achieved what very few of the many thousands of rugby league players ever would, or could.
Equally, who he stood smiling in his gown on Wednesday for?
And why now, he has aspirations to work alongside the game's leader and decision-makers at the NRL.
"I'd love to do an internship at the NRL before I retire. The NRL is such a big business, I'd definitely be open to any opportunity like that," Packer said.
"Just to get the work experience and see things from a different perspective as well.
"I've also got plans to do an MBA at the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of NSW before I retire."
When Packer walked out of prison, he never envisioned that his desire to change the course of his life and that of his family, would include uni assignments at 6am before training, or pouring through text on every of the Dragons away-trip flights over the past two seasons.
"The boys would call me a nerd with my reading glasses on and my laptop out, but it's not how you look, it's what's going on inside your brain," Packer said.
"The thing is, the biggest wake-up call I got was when I did get out of jail was I thought; 'I'm going to have to go and apply for a job.
"I went to write a CV and I couldn't write anything apart from, playing NRL.
"I didn't have any qualifications. I just played footy.
"I didn't grow up in a conventional upbringing. I've said before, I was 12 when I first started drinking 12 to 18 beers.
"So, footy were my skills from the age of 18 to 23, I then went away (to jail) for a year and got out and I had nothing, except skills in league.
"Which, means a lot while you're playing NRL, but I couldn't get a job as a butcher's assistant by saying 'oh, by the way I've got skills in passing the football'.
"For the majority of people playing in the NRL, that is the reality of it.
"Because NRL stops eventually.
"I kind of know what it's like to retire - having spent two years out of the game, not getting paid and doing other things.
"Graduating, it's a silver lining for everything I went through.
"I have something to be able to transition into a different career, which is going to last a lot longer than my football career."
Like this story, the keyboard warriors will publicly deface anything Packer attempts for the rest of his life.
The game, they hammer into the comment box of forums, doesn't need a person who spent a year in prison in 2014.
And who cares, if for the 12 months after being released, Packer, who has sworn off alcohol, needed to re-establish not only his footy career, but his relationship with Lara and his children?
But if the game, including other players, administration, coaches and welfare staff can't learn from Packer's story, than who?
"Time is the only thing that allows you to change," Packer said.
"For example, you can't just come out of prison and expect life is back to normal.
"From the ground up, I've managed to rebuild my career as a football player, but more importantly I've rebuilt my life with my family.
"We've really grown as a family and with the Dragons, I've grown as a man.
"I lost everything, but the things I missed wasn't anything material it was being there to help my kids have a shower, or dressed after swimming or taking them to school.
"And they are the big reasons why I don't drink alcohol, I try to live my live the cleanest way possible because I would never want to be in a position where I jeopardise those things ever again in my life.
"My two kids and my partner are my driving force. They're kids who lost their dad for a year because of a choice that I made.
"And that's why I endeavour to pay them back through this hard work to achieve these results.
"I want to show them that it's possible for someone to do the wrong thing and still with commitment and passion, come out and correct there lives and use education as a tool."
NRL boss Todd Greenberg said: "Rugby league has always been about giving people a second chance and Russell has grabbed his with both hands.
"His commitment to making a success of his life on and off the field is an inspiration to everyone in the game."
Which is the same reason why Packer wanted his story told.
"Hopefully, some of the boys that are playing NRL, who are thinking that maybe they don't have the time, read this and just have a crack," Packer said.
"It wasn't easy, but I did it."


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MTV on 'Buckwild' Cancellation: 'This Was Not an Easy Decision'
It's official: MTV is pulling the plug on Buckwild following the death of cast member Shain Gandee.
"After careful consideration, MTV will not be moving forward with season two of Buckwild in West Virginia," the network said Wednesday in a statement. "We love the cast and the show and this was not an easy decision, but given Shain's tragic passing and essential presence on the show, we felt it was not appropriate to continue without him. Instead, we are working on a meaningful way to pay tribute to his memory on our air and privately."
On Tuesday, a source close to the show confirmed with The Hollywood Reporter that MTV was taking Buckwild off the air in an effort to duck any potential controversy. The news had producer J.P. Williams fuming.
"This is the network that has shows about teen pregnancy," he lamented to THR. "They'll stick by a show that allows you to abandon a child, but a kid dies by accident doing what he does for a living [mudding] and they cancel the show? There's something that smells of s--- here on every level."
STORY: 'Buckwild' Producer Rips MTV: 'This Will Get Ugly'
In deciding to cancel, MTV execs also recognized that Gandee was the show's breakout star. Production on the second season had been suspended after the 21-year-old was found dead April 1 in his vehicle, along with his uncle and a friend, after going off-roading, or "mudding," on a remote road in West Virginia.
The network will pay tribute to Gandee on Sunday with a special, Buckwild: WV to the NYC, after airing a marathon of the series' first season. The program was shot before filming began on season two.
"Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time for our family," said Gandee's parents, Dale and Loretta Gandee, in a statement. "We have truly felt all the love and know that Shain is resting peacefully. Shain was an incredible, outgoing, and positive person who was loved by whoever he met. We are honored that we were able to let the world see what a wonderful son we had."
They added: "He was the best son anyone could ask for. As we look to honor him in our lives every day moving forward, we are happy to share some of his last moments doing what he loved best: having fun and making people laugh."
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Teens are going through fragile years in their lives. Disruptions can seem like the end of the world, even if nothing really changes. Teens are among the most difficult people to talk to during divorces, too. Though they understand what's happening, they also may have the independence to stay away from home, participating in more school events or staying overnight with friends.
Even toddlers need to know what's happening during divorce
The end of a marriage is tough but having to get your kids through it is often more difficult. They may not be old enough to understand why mom or dad isn't living in the same home any longer. They might not understand why you argue or can't spend time together.
Parenting can be hard, but a good plan makes a difference
In homes where two parents get along and work well together, it can be hard to raise children on the best of days. That's why it is so easy to understand the difficulty of raising children when parents are in a state of conflict.
Custodial interference can lead to jail time, fines
Custodial interference is a serious problem for some families following divorce. It may be one parent who tries to withhold custody or both who fight over returning their children to the other home.
Talking to your toddler about divorce: 3 tips
When you're going to have a divorce, it can be hard to imagine how you're going to explain it to your child. This is particularly true when your child is young. A child who is only 3 or 4 years old may not fully understand what a divorce is.
Is a post-divorce modification easy to get approved?
After a divorce, one of the things you may have to deal with is a post-divorce modification. This modification might be used to help change custody or to ask for a different portion of assets. Each modification is unique, so your attorney will need to review a requested modification or help you produce the documents you need for a modification of your own.
Don't let high-conflict relationships hurt your children
You and your ex-spouse never got along well, but it's come to a point where you both know that you have to change or risk harming your relationship with your child. You are involved in a high-conflict relationship when it comes to your child, but there is help.
Get to know your rights when you are unmarried with a child
When you and your child's parent are not married, it can make life a little more difficult. The father of the child likely has to pay child support, and you have to designate visitation times and custody arrangements. In reality, it's similar to how people who go through a divorce have to raise their children, but they have the divorce to worry about at the same time.
Family law: Divorcing with kids during the holidays
Most people, including family law attorneys, would agree that divorce is one of the most challenging life events a family will ever face. When the divorce is still ongoing during Christmas or other major holidays, these challenges can increase even more. Some issues that may arise during a holiday divorce include the following:
Surprising reasons why you should sign a prenup
It's still common for people to get married without signing a prenuptial agreement even after hearing all the horror stories that come with every divorce in the Lakewood area. A prenuptial agreement can wind up saving you thousands of dollars and quite a lot of stress. Let's take a look at some surprising reasons why you should sign a prenup.


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After another astounding week of MMA action that featured events from the WEC, Strikeforce, Bellator and Sengoku, entries for The Sunday Junkie touched on topics across the board.
But with Saturday's "Strikeforce: Houston" show fresh on on everyone's mind, this week's reader-feedback feature enjoyed a healthy amount of Strikeforce discussion.
And while two new champions were crowned and officials sustained another difficult night, this week's winning entry comes from Steve "Monarch," who argues that Strikeforce needs to take a hard look at its ruleset.
For his winning entry, Steve wins a free one-year subscription to "Fighters Only" magazine, the world's leading MMA and lifestyle magazine. He'll also be invited onto MMAjunkie.com Radio to discuss his topic with the show's hosts.
Want to submit to next week's edition of The Sunday Junkie? Scroll to the bottom of the page for instructions (and be sure to include your name and hometown). And check out all the entries below.
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Why has Strikeforce chosen to ban elbows to the head of a grounded opponent? I believe it may be an attempt to increase fighter safety and reduce cuts. It's interesting to note that at "Strikeforce: Houston," every main card fight had a cut at some point in the fight, and they were all due to punches. The fact of the matter is that Strikeforce's major competitor, the UFC, has a stranglehold on MMA, and if Strikeforce wishes to compete with the UFC, I think it would be pertinent to adopt the exact same set of unified rules. Elbows on the ground put more weapons in a fighter's arsenal and – should the fighters choose to utilize them – a more entertaining and decisive fight may ensue. Is there a point when imposing rules to protect fighter safety will detract from the fights themselves and affect the outcome of the bouts?
Steve "Monarch"
Chicago, Ill.
Bobby Lashley, with the exception of Herschel Walker, is likely Strikeforce's most recognizable fighter. He was defeated Saturday night by an undersized and ring-rusted Chad Griggs, leaving Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker out of another reputable sell. Along with Jake Shields' departure and Fedor Emelianenko's loss, Strikeforce's list of seat-fillers is dwindling. With Lashley's top-tier wrestling ability, he was coddled alongside lame competition for too long. It's easy to tell that it wasn't Griggs' bite-sized hammerfists that did Lashley in but more than likely his own exhaustion. Seven-month layoffs are common to divisional champions – not budding, overconfident hulks. What Coker has to do now is put his chips in safer investments: K.J. Noons threw some of the best combinations in recent MMA memory, "Jacare" Souza is shaping into a dynamic fighter, and Daniel Cormier's fury is insatiable. Let these guys carry the promotion with skill – not hype.
Daniel Lago
Hialeah, Fla.
It is frustrating to witness referees who risk fighter safety because of inexperience. Watching Jorge Gurgel suffer a flash knockout after the bell followed less than two minutes later by an illegal knee to the head from K.J. Noons at "Strikeforce: Houston" shows dangerous misjudgment on referee Kerry Hatley's part. Expert MMA officials have developed intuitions that new referees should model their practice after. "Big" John McCarthy's actions, for example, throughout Strikeforce's title fights demonstrated a few simple techniques distinctly different between novice and expert. "Big" John stays perpendicular to the fight and physically gets between contestants – like he's breaking up a fight – rather than pulling at a fighter's arm. Hatley positioned himself behind Noons at crucial moments, leaving him too far away from the action to intervene immediately and aggressively. We need veteran MMA referees to mentor and guide the next generation of MMA officials and future of MMA.
Kindra Waluk
Eureka, Calif.
Black House MMA has become one of the best teams in all of MMA in the past year, and Saturday night's "Strikeforce: Houston" card just proved that for any fighter looking at becoming a champion, it could be a great time to get out of your lease and see if The Black House MMA has any openings for another roomate. With champions in the WEC, Strikeforce and UFC, the Black House is looking a lot more like the Gold House. With the potential to have pound-for-pound top-10 fighters, MMA legends and title holders in your corner, fighters could find themselves holding a belt of their own if they make the move to this house.
"Humpty Sean" O'Briant
Raleigh, N.C.
While the MMA community celebrated the recent victory in Ontario, Canada, the news that the British Columbia Medical Association is seeking to ban MMA largely flew under the radar. Citing the recent death in South Carolina and the injuries sustained at UFC 115 in Vancouver, the BCMA wants the Canadian government to ban MMA at the federal level and will be taking this resolution to the Canadian Medical Association. A resolution by the BCMA and potentially the CMA will carry considerable weight at a national level. Certainly, the BCMA is overlooking factors such as the importance of safety measures and regulations (not present in the South Carolina death) and also the acceptability of injuries in MMA when compared to other contact sports, but the conclusion is clear – we still have a long way to go.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
After watching "The Expendables" movie this weekend, it really made me understand the impact of MMA as a sport in general. Quite often, MMA fighters and trainers are brought on set only as part a fight scene and/or to instruct the actors. In some cases, fighters have been asked to act, but it's generally in a low-budget film. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson as "B.A. Baracus" in "The A-Team" and Randy Couture as "Toll Road" in "The Expendables" have everybody talking this summer and asking, "Who are these MMA guys?" I hope there is a sequel to both movies. To think, we have been cheering for them though their ups and downs, from championship title reigns to the passing of the gaurd. This is just the beginning to a beautiful start for our sport.
Marc Potts
North Fort Myers, Fla.
MMA is the greatest sport out there, but there is one thing that is killing its credibility, and that's the amount of talent it takes to compete. There is no way an "athlete," no matter how athletic, could go out AND take some lessons for a couple years and play in the NBA. You can't just practice throwing a football and then quarterback for the Green Bay Packers because you're athletic. NHL players have been playing the game since elementary school. NBA, NFL, MLB – these are sports that are picked up in high school or earlier. These kids have years of experience not just practicing but competing. If someone was to make the big leagues in their late 20s, Hollywood would make a movie about it; it's that rare. How long until ex-football players like Marcus Jones, Matt Mitrione and Brendan Schaub can't leave their sport and compete in ours based purely on athleticism?
George Wells
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Fantasy play is a two-faced mistress that can provide some great pleasure but has some heavy drawbacks. As fans, we naturally become drawn to individuals and tend to compile a list of our personal favorites. The problem with fantasy play is that to be successful, your picks cannot always reflect your fighter preference. It is not hard to see the drawbacks of fantasy play when viewing an MMA event. My question is does the gratitude of a solid fantasy play outweigh the pleasure of picking against your favorite fighter? Even worse, is a horrible score in your fantasy play worth ruining your overall enjoyment of watching a pay-per-view because your favorite fighters won, and you did not pick them? I find myself so obsessed with a great fantasy play that I may be missing the true enjoyment that watching an MMA event once provided me!
Cal "Compundfracture" Rocha
Milton, Ontario, Canada
At Bellator 25 this past Thursday, one of the announcers talked about the lack of high-caliber wrestlers in women's MMA. We have seen male wrestlers make the transition (Randy Couture, Brock Lesnar and Daniel Cormier) and now two former female Olympic medalists in freestyle wrestling are involved in MMA. 2004 Athens Games silver medalist Sara McMann fought two amateur matches
this summer – winning one by a first-round TKO and the other via unanimous decision. 2008 Beijing Games bronze medalist Randi Miller is about to have her first MMA match in Japan, where she'll face No. 3 ranked 145-pounder Hiroko Yamanaka. With a win, Miller could be signed to Strikeforce and – more importantly – get a shot a Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos' title. Miller has been training at Matt Hughes' H.I.T. Squad for a few years now. Could these Olympians bring a new level of competition to women's mma?
MarQ Piocos
Las Vegas, Nev.
Randy Couture's UFC 118 fight with James Toney will not be a clash of MMA vs. boxing. It will be a clash of two men under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts – one of whom is an experienced MMA pro and the other a newcomer with an impressive boxing base. If Couture takes Toney down and pounds him out/submits him, it proves nothing more than that an experienced MMA pro should have too much for a newcomer – whatever his base. If Toney keeps it standing for a few minutes and then unleashes a fight-ending flurry that puts Couture's "lights out," then he has adapted his game to include takedown defense and wrestling; he's no longer a boxer, he's a mixed martial artist. Even a quick Toney knockout (a la Ray Mercer vs. Tim Sylvia) would only prove what we already know – it's MMA and anything can happen on the night.
Swindon, U.K.
With the news of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dropping out of his rematch with Frank Mir at UFC 119 and being replaced by Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, I'm no longer interested in paying for this card. While I am glad Nogueira bowed out rather than fighting through an injury and repeating a horrible performance, there's just nothing on that card to replace a rematch I was really looking forward to. If Mir is smart he will take advantage of Filipovic's lack of ground game and get the quick submission like he did against Cheick Kongo – though if he decides to test out his striking, it could be interesting. But other than that, Chris Lytle is the only one on the card worth paying to see. Then again, curiosity of just how good the other "Nog" is might just be enough to get a few pay-per-view buys.
Selma, Ala.
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Dear Saloniste, Salonista, Saloniere,
Mark your calendars, the second Toronto Literary Salon is waiting for you. We are delighted to announce that the next Salon will take place Tuesday, June 22, at the much-buzzed-about Thompson Toronto, featuring an amazing roster — French and English finalists for the 2010 Trillium Book Awards.
Do what engaged and curious people have done for centuries and gather with writers for a Salon. The point? To amuse each other, to be inspired by writing and culture, to expand one's knowledge and opinions through conversation. Salons are where true dialogue (and yes, often feisty arguments) emerge. Want to know what happened at the lively first Salon? Find some coverage here and here and here.
The Toronto Literary Salon is pleased to present a fascinating series of Canadian writers throughout 2010, writers who will spark discussion and provoke an exchange of ideas with you. Featured on June 22nd: finalists of *both* the English and French Trillium Book Award and Trillium Book Award for Poetry. That's right, this Salon will have two discussions happening at the same time. English in one side of the Thompson's Ballroom and French in the Screening Room.
Leading the English Salon is our Salon Host, Nathan Whitlock and featured finalists Susan Holbrook, Alexandra Leggat, Emily Schultz, Karen Solie, Cordelia Strube and Matthew Tierney. Leading the French Salon is our Salon Host, Marc LeMyre, and featured finalists Ryad Assani-Razaki, Nicole Champeau, Jean Mohsen Fahmy, Daniel Soha, Jacqueline Borowick and Michèle Matteau. Join one Salon conversation or the other, or feel extra-Canadian and wander between the two languages.
We are delighted that Ben McNally Books will join this Salon and have all the finalists' books on display.
For your calendar:
Toronto Literary Salon
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Place: The beautiful Thompson Toronto, 550 Wellington Street West
Time: This free event opens at 6:30 p.m. for drinks and mingling. The French and English Salon discussions will start around 7 p.m.
See you there!
More about Thompson Toronto: Thompson Toronto will open June 2010 in the eclectic arts and design neighborhood of King West Village, adjacent to the financial and entertainment districts. Designed by Studio Gaia all 102 guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the city furnished in a contemporary, luxurious and comfortable fashion. Its three dining facilities cater to all tastes: a modern incarnation of a traditional Diner which will be open 24 hours; upscale Italian Cuisine by Scarpetta, the acclaimed restaurant by renowned Chef Scott Conant; and Wabora Sushi. Other hotel amenities are a pool, a state of the art screening room, an exclusive lounge/club, a private rooftop bar and event space.
More about the Trillium Book Awards: The Ontario government established the Trillium Book Award in 1987 to recognize the incredible quality and diversity of Ontario writers and writing. This prestigious Award is the province's leading award for literature. The quality of Ontario authors and writing speaks for itself with the international acclaim achieved by past Trillium winners including Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje, Timothy Findley and Anne Michaels. The Trillium Award is open to books in any genre: fiction, non-fiction, drama, children's books and poetry.
More about the Toronto Literary Salon: Some good news for people who want to know their Canadian authors better. Toronto's The Spoke Club, the Thompson Toronto and Open Book: Toronto have partnered to present a lively new event series, the Toronto Literary Salon. The series will be quarterly and rotate between the two arts & culture hubs, The Spoke Club and the Thompson Hotel. Our inaugural Salon was in April 2010 at The Spoke Club, featuring Canadian writers Joey Comeau, David Eddie, Russell Smith and Nathan Whitlock.
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text: Your most intimate relationships are in transition, which means you're being called upon to be especially flexible and resilient. One particular idea comes under the microscope—that of "the perfect marriage." I believe there is such a thing, indeed I have evidence that there is. The perfection comes not from the static quality of the relationship but rather from its ability to grow, to change, and to transform with the people involved. There must be a mutual commitment to healing; mutual respect for each person's physical and psychic integrity. With that includes recognition of free choice in all matters, especially relating to the partnership itself. I recognize this violates most of the commonplace definitions and concepts of marriage, which seem to be focused around rigid concepts and presumption of ownership. That model is not going to survive the onslaught of the 21st century, and your life is too full and too rich to be constrained by any factor not of your choosing. Here is the challenge: when established structures change, there needs to be a new set of ideas and guidelines to replace them. Those are best if driven by what the people involved agree to as their bottom-line, most essential values. Any relationship between two people will either be based on a dominant-submissive model, or based on consensus. Consensus is based on mutual values. That is the starting point and that is the destination.


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Struggling U.S. financials Citigroup Inc. (C) and Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. (MER) may get another equity injection from state-owned Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), the fund's managing director told Reuters.
Their valuations would make it tempting – as both firms are trading near their 52-week lows – but Bader al-Saad said it's more about the companies' plans for recovery.
"In Citi or Merrill, if there is good opportunity, we will look into it. Do we increase our stake? It all depends on the performance and strategy," Saad said when asked whether KIA might raise its stakes in both troubled U.S. banks.
In January, the $250 billion Kuwaiti fund agreed to invest $3 billion in Citigroup and $2 billion in Merrill. Back in 2006, the KIA invested more than $700 million in the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, making it the bank's No. 1 investor at the time.
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In March later, KIA invested an undisclosed amount in Visa Inc.'s (V) historic initial public offering.
Should KIA – the world's oldest sovereign wealth fund – follow through with its intentions, its contributions would rank near the top in the list of Citigroup's lifesavers. In addition to the $3 billion Citigroup already received from KIA, the beleaguered Citigroup has received a $7.5 billion cash infusion from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and nearly $7 billion from Singapore Investment Corp. Pte. since last fall.
And in addition to the previous $2 billion from KIA, Merrill said in late December it would receive a $6.2 billion cash infusion, with up to $5 billion of that coming from Singapore's state-run Temasek Holdings.
Lehman Looking for Capital
With its stock down more than 16% this week and more than 53% on the year, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEH) has begun looking overseas for more capital, The Wall Street Journal reported.
The Wall Street firm has already spoken with one investor in South Korea, where it is well-connected through its vice chairman Kunho Cho, the newspaper reported.
Bailouts Across the Board
State-run sovereign wealth funds currently control $3 trillion – a figure experts expect will soar to $12 trillion by 2015. For perspective, the estimated U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) for 2006 was slightly more than $13 trillion. Some forecasts say that they will control $20 trillion by the middle of the next decade.
The richest sovereign funds include the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, or AIDA ($875 billion), the Government of Singapore Investment Corp. ($330 billion), and Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, or GPFG ($322 billion), although several others could be even larger.
And with such a fat wallet, many of these "Global Cash Barons" have been on a spending spree bailing out financials or investing in emerging market upstarts.
For an in-depth look at sovereign wealth funds, their motives and how to profit from them, check out Money Morning's Investment Report: Three Ways to Profit From Sovereign Wealth Funds – the "Next Wall Street"
News and Related Story Links:
- Money Morning:
With a Charge Into Visa IPO, Kuwait Would Become Latest Sovereign Fund to Boost its U.S. Financial Sector Role
- Money Morning:
Merrill Lynch is the Latest Beneficiary of Global "Cash Barons" Move on U.S. Financial Services Sector
- Money Morning:
Merrill Lynch is the Latest Beneficiary of Global "Cash Barons" Move on U.S. Financial Services Sector
- Wall Street Journal:
Lehman Is Seeking Overseas Capital


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I have an error trying to implement an api from AppNext...
Here's the very simple code:
And this is the error I get:Code:public class AppNext extends MovieClip { var appnextExtension:AppnextASExtension = null; public function AppNext() { appnextExtension = new AppnextASExtension(); appnextExtension.init("5908545098APPIDEXAMPLE");//Set your AppID appnextExtension.showPopup(); //showtheinterstitial }
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It seems that there's an import missing for AppnextASExtension...
It should be something like: import.com.AppnextASExtension <-- right? but with the correct one, of course. Makes sense?
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They are trying to skip that error, but is still popping up... (?)
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Lambrick and the Mission of God
As Christians, we are all called to participate in God's redemptive work in the world. This call leads us to engage our prayers and lives, personally and together, in everyday evangelism, compassion, social action, and justice. As John Stott, the late bible teacher and champion of God's heart for justice, once said,
"We must be global Christians with a global vision because our God is a global God."
'As we go' in His world (Matt 28), we act together locally and partner with others globally.
In Our Neighbourhood
We believe that where we are matters. It was God's deliberate plan to place us in Gordon Head and Victoria. Our task then is to discern what it is to be His ambassadors and servants right here today.
Wiseways Preschool and Daycare loves and serves local families in our neighborhood every weekday. Our Youth ministry builds relationships with local teens through mid-week groups, school ministry and camps at Imadene. The English Language Learners (ELL) groups seek to impact the lives of visitors and first-generation immigrants with the love and message of Jesus. We also support the work of Victoria Pregnancy Centre.
In Victoria
Since 2007, our major local partnership has been with the Mustard Seed. Each month we get to show love and respect to those on the fringe, by cooking and serving the Agape Meal - sign up below. Every year we participate in events and fundraisers throughout the year.
In Ethiopia
We are partnered with Food for the Hungry (FH) in a development project in the Sasiga area of Ethiopia. FH works with churches, leaders and families to better health, supply clean water, create agricultural and economic options, provide education for all, empower women, care for a fragile environment and aim for sustainability after a decade. Between 110 sponsored children and direct giving, we provide $70,000 of support per year. In 2017 the region graduated and we were there to celebrate with them. Excitingly we are continuing support as the team relocates 30km and starts to bring hope to a further 25,000 people in the 'Mid-Highlands' area.
In India
Our partnership with International Justice Mission, Mahima Homes (through Partners International) and freedom businesses in Kolkata has rescued trafficked and enslaved women and children, cared for and re-skilled them, brought perpetrators to justice and fought for systemic change. We see $15,000 annually from our budget go to this work and we will be building a vision team to visit the ongoing work in the region.
In the world
In addition we support our church family members wherever God takes them, especially if there is financial implications to their calling:
- Brent & Shelley Weeks (SonSet Solutions, Australia)
- Sue Priestley (Operation Mobilization, Canada)
- Deb Morris (Retired from Interserve, Canada)
- Kelly Johnson-Gahaya & Celo Gahaya (Lighthouse Training and Counselling Centre, Rwanda)
- Clayton Dougan (Evangelism International)
- Aimee A (IVCF, Asia)
- Jenn Taylor (ABWE Canada, Chile)
- Daniel & Sandi Mcdougall (ISMC, University of Victoria)
These people and projects, alongside many others that have connected with Lambrick over the years are faithfully prayed for weekly at Prayerwerks.


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Two adulterous lovers go from pillow talk to possible murder in this sexy, brain-teasing thriller. Mathieu Amalric directs and stars as Julien, a middle-aged salesman embroiled in a steamy love affair with a married woman who, after a round of kinky sex, makes a startling suggestion. Suddenly Julien is caught up in a police investigation-but just what exactly happened? Based on a novel by celebrated crime writer Georges Simenon, this beguiling cinematic puzzle unfolds in an elliptical style that keeps the audience guessing every step of the way.
Official Site: www.ifcfilms.com/films/blue-room
Director: Mathieu Amalric
Writer: Mathieu Amalric, Stéphanie Cleau and Georges Simenon
Producer: Paulo Branco, Remi Burah and Olivier Pere
Cast: Mathieu Amalric, Léa Drucker, Stéphanie Cleau, Serge Bozon, Laurent Poitrenaux and Blutch
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CelebrityTweet: Twitter Without All You Non-Famous People
Over the past few months, lots of notable people have joined Twitter, ranging from Shaq, to Britney Spears, to Arnold Schwarzenneger. While some of these accounts are merely maintained by the celebrities' teams, if tracking all of their updates (and no one else's) is your thing, CelebrityTweet has done the grunt work of filtering out just the stars.
The site is essentially a Twitter timeline that displays the most recent updates of only "famous" Twitter users. I put that in quotes because I haven't heard of a lot of people on the list, and other far more famous Tweeters like Karl Rove, Taylor Swift, and Natalie Gulbis aren't there. But, nothing to fear, you can simply get in touch with the site's (soon to be famous?) creator, Ian Corbin, if you'd like to report of other celebrities that use the microblogging tool. The site also lets you reply to the tweets directly, and links you to the stars' other websites and social networking profiles if available.
Of course, Celebritytweets would essentially be rendered useless if Twitter had a "groups" feature, where you could build your own "celebrity" list and filter to see only updates from your favorite stars. But for now, it's a quick and fun aggregator of Tweets from some supposedly famous people you may or may not have heard of.
See Also: 25+ Celebrity Twitter Users


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Dining Out: November 2001
Quebec City, Que.
(Near Mt. Ste. Anne and Stoneham.)
When a friend who knows Quebec City suggested Gambrinus, we decided to check it out. We weren't disappointed. Gambrinus is Italian with a French accent and an emphasis on seafood.
It's located in the old city, across Place d'Armes from the Chateau Frontenac, and offers a non-smoking section that is truly separate from the smoking one-a rarity in this city. Though we attempted to parler Français, the maitre'd and our waiter immediately broke into English-a welcome relief.
A strolling musician helps set the tone, which is formal but not uptight. Waiters appear when needed but don't hover. And the food will have you making plans to return. The wide-ranging menu is in French with English subtitles. But the best deal, as in most Quebecois restaurants, is the daily prix-fixe table d'hote, which includes a choice of appetizer (perhaps a paté or a seafood antipasto), soup or pasta, entrée (from catch-of-the-day to caribou filet) and dessert, with prices ranging from about $15 to $25 ($22 to $35 Canadian). Save room for that dessert. The crème brulée with sirop d'érable (maple syrup) is divine. -H.N.
Information: 418-692-5144; reservations recommended.
Harry's Cafe
Mt. Holly, Vt.
(Near Okemo)
You have to have faith to find this restaurant. It's a rural 10 miles from Okemo-so rural we were tempted to turn back. Then the parking lot we decided to turn around in-a full lot, by the way-turned out to be Harry's. This multi-ethnic restaurant will satisfy even the pickiest eater. Meat-eater? Go for the Jamaican jerk pork. Prefer seafood? How about scallops casino. Vegetarian? Try the veggie burrito. Can't make up your mind? Make a meal from the wide-ranging appetizers. Pair the excellent Pad Thai with a Greek Salad or steamed ginger chicken wontons. The red shrimp will spice up your life-deep-fried in a red curry batter and drizzled with hot red chili, garlic and lemon sauce. There's even a kids menu, with favorites such as chicken fingers and buttered spaghetti. Many restaurants attempt such a wide-ranging, multi-ethnic menu, but few succeed as Harry's does. -H.N.
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MONTREAL, MARCH 27, 2013- The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) Council of Commissioners has confirmed that a proposed new high school in Côte Saint-Luc will be named Wallenberg Academy. It will begin operations for the 2014-2015 academic year, provided an optimum number of 60 students enrol next fall.
EMSB Chairman Angela Mancini stated that unlike previous attempts to bring a new mainstream high school to the former Wagar High School facility, now called the Giovanni Palatucci Facility, plans call for an appropriate window to be given to introduce an enriched curriculum and an open house in early fall 2013. The new school would cohabitate with John Grant High School, Marymount Adult Education Centre, the CARE Program and the EMSB Book Processing Centre.
The EMSB ran a successful name the school contest last fall and early winter. Commissioner Syd Wise, who heads the task force studying the option, notes that there was a natural connection between the names of Palatucci and Wallenberg. Palatucci was an Italian police official who saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. Raoul Wallenberg was a Swedish diplomat who saved tens of thousands of Jews in Nazi-occupied Hungary. Consideration was also given to naming the school after two distinguished Montrealers, the late poet Irving Layton and the late writer Mordecai Richler.
It is the intent of the EMSB to start the school with Secondary I students. The school concept has the full cooperation of the City of Cote Saint-Luc and Mayor Anthony Housefather, who sits on the task force. Plans call for sports concentration, heritage languages and enriched science, English and music programs to be offered.
A public information meeting will be held in May for parents and an open house next fall, followed by a registration period.
For more information call 514-483-7200 ext. 7429.
Michael J. Cohen
Communications and Marketing Specialist
English Montreal School Board
(514) 483-7200, ext. 7243


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It was just a third meeting of this new meetup group but they're already at the full speed! J/vaCon #3 was a very nice event! Organizers are full of energy and very commited.
I was there talking about automated tests – explaining what is the
unit in unit tests and why it should be more than a method or a class.
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Dogs are man's best friend, but there's a close runner-up — and that's a good, ice cold beer.
This summer, you and your pup will be able to let your hair down at Orlando's first dog bar, Boozehounds Dog Bar, WESH reports.
With plenty of splash pads, agility equipment, artificial turf and more around the park, your dog will have plenty to do while you sip on local craft beers and catch your favorite sports on the big screen.
Not into craft beer? They'll offer tap and canned beers, ciders and wine too, said Lainie Pekich, co-founder of Boozehounds Dog Bar.
A day pass to the bar will run you $10, or you can opt for monthly passes for $20. Think this will be your new favorite hangout? Purchase a discounted annual pass for $149 before the grand opening.
Before entering the Boozehounds Dog Bar make sure your dog meets the following requirements:
You and your furry friend may have a new man cave.
Read more here.


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Marketing Scoop Episode 2.30 [Content]: How Uber and Search Engine Journal Do Their Content Marketing
Have you ever wondered how big brands do their content marketing? On episode 2.30 of Marketing Scoop we explore how Uber and Search Engine Journal select and run their long-term content marketing campaigns, specifically focusing on Uber's "Safety and Access" campaign alongside Search Engine Journal's podcast launch, and how they integrated their podcast into their live events.
Joining us for this one are:
Luis Rodriguez – a gentleman who is a highly versatile SEO and digital marketing expert as well as being Web and SEO Lead for Uber in Latin America
Kelsey Jones – a lady who loves great ideas and helping brands reach their potential. She's the founder and chief marketing strategist of Six Stories, a Kansas City-based digital marketing consultancy, and StoryShout, the first and only news content marketing agency.
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Disney Characters at Disney Parks - Do Adults and Character Meet and Greets Mix?
Disney characters are common sights throughout all the Disney Parks in the world. Step inside any of them and you'll routinely see children hugging their childhood heroes (or princesses) of the magical lands. Where's the joy in a boy's face when he high-fives the honey bear Pooh? What little girl doesn't love posing with Princess Jasmine from Aladdin?
But there are adults who pose with either human or other-animal pals of the thrill kingdoms as well. Wedding couples pose with lavishly-dressed Mickey and Minnie Mouse, macho guys hang around with Pooh, and women with attitude pose with the Disney Fairies. But some adults think that adults doing photo ops with their lovable characters are just plain absurd. That brings up a question to any Disney Parks visitor: are adults and character meet and greets inappropriate or just part of the Disney experience.
The Types of Disney Characters
Disney characters come in various forms and appearances. Besides their various origins, like cartoon shorts and theatrical features, they come in two distinct types:
- Fur Characters: For me, adults generally can handle fur characters better than children because they intimidate most of the latter group. They are clothed from head to toe, with their human heads concealed by masks and helmets that look like the characters they portray in the parks.
But they are not limited to the non-human mammals whose outerwear are named after (such as Eeyore, Pooh, Rabbit, or Tigger). Human characters in animated series retain their cartoonish features by portraying themselves as fur characters, with Woody, the Queen of Hearts, and Buzz Lightyear as examples.
- Face Characters: Unlike their fur-coated counterparts, face characters fuss with their makeup more than them to appear human and realistic. They wear slightly lighter clothing and show their made-up human faces to the Guests. Examples include all the Disney Princesses, the Mad Hatter (who was once a fur character until about the 80's), the Green Army Men, and Captain Jack Sparrow.
Thoughts of Those who Think Meet and Greets are for Everyone
Most people who have been to any Disney Park at least once have seen that it's perfectly fine to meet a Disney Character. They know that it's not just a kiddie park because they know that there are thrill rides with height restrictions and distinct thrill levels. (Just think of the rush you'll get when riding Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort, for instance!)
Also, many couples get married there and spend their honeymoons together, thus giving them the opportunity to meet their favorite characters. Even adults without their under-18's in tow act like they are in childhood and meet Mickey and the gang like they did in their first park visits. Some of them even collect autographs to keep track of who they met as well. Generally, they think that there's no age limit to meeting favorite characters at any park under Disney's ownership.
Thoughts of Those who Think Meet and Greets are Just for Kids
Some adults only think of adults and character meet and greets as bad chemistry, and there are a lot of reasons why. The main reason is because they simply view all the Disney Parks as places "just for kids," not counting the young at heart. They think of some pair of huge, middle-aged men posing with Pooh as a juvenile and immature act.
Adults who use the "Disney is only for kids" mentality would rather ride "it's a small world" several times than to pose with someone like Chip or Dale. Just like the parks, meeting the residents of them is just too childish for people who think so.
Thoughts of Those who Think Meet and Greets are A Waste of Time
According to The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, the problems with character greets are time-wasting and elopement. The latter of the two problems bothers parents who especially have children with autism. (As long as parents stay with younger ones all the time, this shouldn't be a problem.)
Other problems include disruption of touring plans. Especially if they are somewhat rare (Brer Rabbit of the controversial film Song of the South is a great example of a rare character.) characters entice children to have photo ops with them. Adults who think that meeting Mickey and his friends are making them waste their times are usually those with touring plans.
Should adults meet Disney Characters as much as children? The answer is an absolute yes - the late, great Walt Disney once said, "You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway." But even as adults, there are rules to follow when meeting your Disney friends:
- Never Overlook the Times Guide and the Guidemap: The Times Guide is a useful tool for finding out when and where the characters meet, as well as the Guidemap. Look for the Mickey glove icon in the latter.
- Have Your Cameras Ready, Pens Uncapped, and Autograph Books Open: Make sure you take off the camera lens cap and power on your digital cameras. Oh, and test your pens, preferably before the outing.
- Courtesy, Please: Be nice to the characters - don't grab their tails, ears, or whatever they have on them.
- Reserve a Character Meal, if Possible: If you especially have a touring plan, a character meal won't make it askew. Breakfasts are the best meals to do so.
By using common sense around the characters, both adults and children can find pleasure in meeting them. You really don't have to meet one if you travel without kids if you don't want to or if it's too juvenile. After all, Disney is not Disney without them!
(Note: adults are defined as those 18 or older. This Hub not only applies to Americans who visit the Disney Parks on their soil: the original Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California; and the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. I'm applying this to those who visit Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney Studios Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, and Hong Kong Disneyland as well.)
Here's A Question for You:
Can Adults Meet Disney Characters in the Disney Parks?
Other Links on Meeting Disney Characters
- Adults at Character Meet and Greets
This post on Theme Park Insider inspired me to write this Hub. The tale of one woman talking to Goofy for a lengthy amount of time much to the dismay of the thread starter's daughter gave me the subject of adults meeting Disney characters.
- Meeting Disney Characters on Your Walt Disney World Vacation
This is for families and other groups (as well as singles) who go to Walt Disney World and want to know how to approach the characters. Trust me - it's useful!
Other Useful WDW Hubs
- The Pros and Cons of Staying Inside the Walt Disney World Resort: The Pros
What does it really take to book a room at a Disney-owned piece of lodging?
- Happy Walt Disney World Resort Holidays - Christmas Happenings in 4 Parks
Walt Disney World and Christmas go together perfectly - and there are great events and specials happening in the four parks!
- Autistic Children and Family Vacations at the Walt Disney World Resort Can Coexist!
With careful planning, family vacations at the Walt Disney World Resort with autistic children can be possible!
- Walt Disney World: What Annoys You?
From screaming children to chanting South Americans, some things at the Walt Disney World Resort make most Guests hit the ceiling even on places with the sky above them.
- The Many Months of Walt Disney World Crowds
Know the Whens of going to Walt Disney World from the Whiz Kid Forte Herself!


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Everyone Brave is Forgiven
Chris Cleave
- First edition
- First printing
- Signed by the author
When war is declared, Mary North leaves finishing school unfinished, goes straight to the War Office, and signs up. Tom Shaw decides to give it a miss – until his flatmate Alistair unexpectedly enlists, and the conflict can no longer be avoided. Young, bright and brave, Mary is certain she'd be a marvelous spy. When she is – bewilderingly – made a teacher, she instead finds herself defying prejudice to protect the children her country would rather forget. This dazzling novel weaves little-known history, and a perfect love story, through the vast sweep of the Second World War – daring us to understand that, against the great theatre of world events, it is the intimate losses, the small battles, the daily human triumphs, that change us most.


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This Spring and Summer we have some really fun and useful things we are going to focus on at The Avenue Church! We have a Bunco Night for the ladies, a Men's Retreat, Baptisms, our annual Summer Celebration, Service Days (where we can put our vision into action), "Summer of Psalms" sermon series and an emphasis on Gospel Communities, Gospel Friendships and Gospel Fluency. Man that's a lot! However Easter and Holy Week stand in front of these things begging for our attention!
As we observe Holy Week, we are asking God to prepare us to care. That this week we would look at the life of Jesus and be amazed at it. Jesus, was the perfect Prophet, Priest and King for you! On Good Friday we will experience a unique service. We will surely feel the weight of the sacrifice of Jesus at the cross. On Sunday a Celebration! We will celebrate that Jesus was raised and that we too with Him have been raised to eternal life. Even if you aren't sure about that, you should come and explore the claims that Jesus made about himself and the historical account of his death and resurrection.
Make It Better
- Pray with us- We are praying that the story of Jesus this week would change lives all over the Kansas City area and at The Avenue specifically.
- Don't Miss Good Friday- April 18th, 6:30pm at FCA. This mostly musical experience will bring us face to face ti what Jesus did on the cross for us.
- Don't miss Easter- April 20th, 10:45am at FCA. This will be a Celebration Service of our risen Lord Jesus! The perfect ending to Holy Week.
- Invite Someone- Studies show that most un-churched Americans will respond to a personal invite to go to church Easter Weekend. Call friends and family, share our facebook picture on your wall and bring someone with you! Everyone Bring One!
- Pray some more with us- We couldn't pray too much this week. Pray for our church, for singe people, families, marriages and for our church to have a burden for the people God has sent us to share the Gospel with.
- Help Tear Down Sunday- Almost our entire church serves regularly (thank you church, you're awesome!) and it will be a specific groups Serve Sunday on Easter. But holiday's are always better if more folks chip in so everyone can get onto other festivities.
- Be Super Friendly- All over KC, people will go to church for the first time, or the first time in a while. Will they leave thinking the church is a friendly place? Will we make them feel welcomed and wanted? Hospitality is a whole church thing!
- Read A Gospel- Sunday, I challenged us to pick up the Bible this week and read the Gospel accounts of Christ. That is Matthew, Mark, Luke or John in the New Testament. Pay close attention to Jesus himself, how He encountered others, what He said to them. This is the week to follow Jesus closely.
- Follow Desiring God's Holy Week Blog- I read the Palm Sunday post during service, but the other posts will be really good from what I hear.
- Soak It In and Worship- This is Holy Week, "holy" means to be set apart. So when the time comes, lets not be let circumstances or distractions take our attention away from Jesus. Let's worship Him!


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Work Done. Last week the U. S. Senate:
¶ Debated the tariff bill.
¶ Adopted an amendment permitting manufacturers and organized labor to intervene in customs cases involving valuation and classification of imported merchandise; rejected an amendment permitting them to intervene in customs cases involving reappraisement and protest against collectors decisions.
¶ Adopted a Cutting Amendment to eliminate from the tariff bill the ban on "obscene" books (see p. 16).
¶ Rejected the King Amendment proposing to grant independence to the Philippines; rejected the Broussard Amendment providing an international conference to decide...